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Club Officer Training Round 2

Do you have questions about club officer roles? Do you have an “ah hah!” moment to share? Do you know what you need to do to finish the second half of the year strongly?  This second round of training is not the same as the first.  Come to District sponsored officer training to meet with your counterparts in other clubs. If many come together to share, you may find ways to make your experience as an officer smoother and your club even better.

If you are not a club officer but would like to hear more about it you are welcome to attend.

Because sharing is critical to this part of club officer training, we would love to see every club officer come out to one of the sessions. We will not be training one club at a time! Our trainers are all volunteers and they get nothing but personal satisfaction from contributing to the District in this way. Some even book off work to do this, giving up precious vacation days. Please be considerate of everyone’s time and energy.

The first chance is December 17, 8:30 am, Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. Please send an email to David Woodcock (woodys@mts.net) with your name, club(s) and officer role session you will be attending.

The second opportunity is January 14, Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). Please register using the form on our website:  http://www.district64.ca/images/Documents/TLI__2017_Registration_Form.pdf

We are also planning a downtown noon hour event, TBA.

If your club would like to host a weekday evening session and have a facility with lots of room, please contact David.

If your club is not able to get into Winnipeg, please contact David  (copy to ProgramQuality@District64.ca) for options.

Sign up, show up, and speak up, please!

 

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Speakers Bureau Opportunity

The District 64 Speakers Bureau has received a request for a speaker.

In order to qualify for this opportunity you must:

Be a Toastmaster of good standing in a club of good standing
Achieved a Competent Communicator designation or higher
Event Details:

Date April 28, 2016. Event is in the evening.

Organization: Nigerian Professionals in Manitoba

Audience Size: 30

Length of Presentation: 30 minutes

Topic: They want to improve their verbal communications skills. Specific requirements are to identify “mistakes” during job interviews. They also have a need for networking skills. You will be expected to promote Toastmasters as part of your presentation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Michael Bayer at michael@qapi.guru with the following information:

Name

Highest Toastmasters Designation received

Home Club

Phone

email

Topic Title

Short description of your speech

We will forward the information to the client. When a decision is made, we will contact all speakers advising them of the client’s decision.

If you want to be a permanent member of The Speakers Bureau and be included on or website which will launch in the next month, please complete the attached form and return to michael@qapi.guru

For Word users: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2b1e1f411050b4e80a2cd088/files/speakers_bureau_agreement.docx

For Pages Users: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2b1e1f411050b4e80a2cd088/files/speakers_bureau_agreement.pages

PDF for Everyone else. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e2b1e1f411050b4e80a2cd088/files/speakers_bureau_agreement.pdf

We will forward the information to the client. When a decision is made, we will contact all speakers advising them of the client’s decision.

If you have any questions please call Michael Bayer at 204-237-9257

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Top Ten Reasons to Attend Toastmasters Leadership Institute

TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND TOASTMASTERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

1.    Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) is a one day Leadership Training and networking event that will benefit all Toastmasters.

2.    Club Officers can complete the second half training requirement to achieve their Club’s Distinguished Club Program (DCP) point.

3.    Phil Squire will share his vast knowledge and heritage of this century old venue, the Saint Norbert Arts Center.

4.    Chicken Souvlaki, Rice Pilaff, Lemon Potatoes and Veggies! Yum, can’t wait!!!

5.    Embark on an enlightening Toastmasters International web journey with Toastmaster Darryl Gervais DTM.

6.    Learn how to handle those awkward and/or potential club damaging issues with Toastmaster and Past District Governor Marian Kremers B.Sc. DTM in her session “Putting out Fires”.

7.    Understand Leadership opportunities beyond the Club with Toastmaster, Past District Governor and Past International Director Lyle Appleyard’s (DTM) session “So You Think You’ve Done it All”?

8.    Visit the District Bookstore and pick up those needed manuals or supplies.

9.    Door Prizes?  Did someone say Door Prizes?

10. Enjoy the peaceful, quiet seclusion that this venue offers, and capture some breathtaking shots of the wildlife and scenic masterpieces on this river bound peninsula.

Registration is simple. Download the registration form, email it to delilahb@libertytax.com, or drop if off at 102 – 1345 Pembina Highway. Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, Visa/Master or Debit in person, mail, or by phone (204-996-8649).

A full day of educational sessions, hot lunch, coffee breaks and so much fun for only $19.00! What a great way to spend Saturday January 16th, at the Saint Norbert Arts Centre. See you there.

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Keystone Speakers – Monday Jan 18

Happy New Year from  the members of Keystone Speakers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571088479808368/?ref=bookmarks), the only Toastmasters Club in District 64 focused on developing the professional speaking skills.

Have you made any new years resolutions?

This year, do something different. Make a resolution that you will NEVER take your speaking to the professional level. make a resolution you will never come out to one of our meeting to check the club out. That way, we know you will come out to a meeting and see how you will take your speaking to the professional level. How do we know? Because, realistically, you never keep your New Years Resolutions.

So resolve not come out to our next meeting on Monday, January 18, 6pm at Millennium Library.  Don’t call Michael Bayer at 204-237-9257 or email michael@qapi.guru for more information.

Let’s see if you can keep that New Years Resolution!
Michael Bayer, MBA

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Keystone Speakers – Learn to Market your Speaking Skills – Monday December 21

Tired of all the holiday prep? Tired of all the crowds out shopping? Hope you never see a mall for at least a year? Want something different?

Come out and meet some normal people, hear professional speakers present and learn marketing skills from an established professional.

Our next meeting, is on Monday December 21 6:00 – 9:00 at the Millennium Library. During the open session we’ll finalize our web site design. We will have a speaker presenting a 45 minute speech they are scheduled to do in the new year. This will give us practise in giving professional level evaluations.

In our closed, members only session, we have a special guest via Skype. Accredited Speaker Sheryl Rousch will led us through basic marketing we can use to promote ourselves.

How can you attend the closed session, get listed on the web site and learn how basic marketing? Simple, join Keystone Speakers Toastmasters (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571088479808368/?ref=bookmarks) on the 16th and plan to stay for the entire evening.

Want more information? Call Michael Bayer at 204-237-9257 or email michael@qapi.guru

Michael Bayer, MBA