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Create a Digital Workspace for your Club’s Administration with Google and Free Toast Host

One of the continuous challenges of running a club is getting new officers trained and setup to take over club operations. Despite our best efforts, some key decisions and processes are inevitably missed and forgotten over time.

For all of the core things that need to stay with the club, it’s time turn to “the cloud“. By creating a Google Account using the Administrator’s email address from Free Toast Host (FTH), you will be given access to some of Google’s suite of free apps such as Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Docs, and much more. Click here to view an infographic that helps explain Google Apps (pinterest.com).

Here are some of the cool advantages:

  • The account belongs to the club, not an individual. This means that all of your photos, blog posts, (etc) stay with the club.
  • Learn new skills using modern tech. You don’t need to be a “techie” to take advantage of Google’s apps. Start by sharing a few files on Google Drive and build up your expertise from there.
  • End the endless emails and collaborate via the cloud. Files you save on Google Drive can be “shared” with club members of your choice, allowing them to review, edit and comment on your latest work.

Have I got you interested? Great, here is how to get started:

  1. As your club’s FTH site administrator, click here to create a new Google Account using your FTH Admin email address.
  2. Fill out the rest of the form as required, then submit. Don’t forget to write your password down somewhere safe!
  3. Check your email inbox (the one that is linked to the FTH email address you just registered) for your account verification link. As per the instructions, click the verification link in the email to officially activate your account.
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    click the verification link to activate your new Google Account
  4. After your account is set up, you may be prompted to add your mobile number, but we’ll skip that step today.  Instead, click the link to manage your account profile to proceed.

That’s it! You are now setup to start using Google apps with your Free Toast Host account. Have fun!

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District 64 Meeting & Second Round Club Officer Training Saturday, December 16

District 64 Meeting & Second Round Club Officer Training Saturday
December 16 , 2017
9:00 AM
Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave, Winnipeg

District Meeting Agenda:

9:00 am – 10:30 am  Meeting (Theme: Respect) 

  • Get updated on Member success, Club progress and District developments
  • Hear from our Awards Committee and District Leadership Committee
  • Enjoy cake and coffee to celebrate the the upcoming Holidays
  • Network – learn from each other!

10:45 am – 12:15 pm   Club Officer Training (Feel the Excitement!)

  • Mid-year Club Officer Training
  • Share your successes and questions
  • Please pre-register with Stephen Clark with the names and positions of attending officers ClubOfficerTraining@District64.ca

12:30 pm – Advanced Club Meetings  (Advance Your Skills)

  • Talking Books – Dec. 16 (Follows training)
  • The Officers Club – Dec. 16 (Follows training)
  • Pick up literature or talk to members of our other advanced clubs: Virtual Toastmasters (2nd & 4th Wednesdays @7pm), A.S.A.P. (Once a month Saturday am), Comedy Club, Eh! (3rd Thursday except Dec, 5:15 pm), Keystone Speakers (one Monday evening per month)

Further Incentive to Attend:

  • Announcements of Club events around the District – Send to Administration Manager by December 12, please!
  • District Bookstore stocked with Manuals and promotional supplies and Ingrid is willing to take orders (Bookstore orders)

See you there!

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News From 42

It’s been a busy fall season for all five clubs in Area 42.

There has been a focus on building memberships and creating a sense of comradery. Get this – U of W Toastmasters has a returning member from 10 years ago. How’s that for loyalty? It’s all about being an active member, as well as visiting your neighbouring clubs.

The word is out – Area 42 Toastmasters can attend up to four meetings a week at the noon hour. Our clubs are all within walking distance of the downtown core. All five clubs take a different spin on a meeting focus, so meetings are always exciting. With the completion of manuals on the minds of Area 42 Toastmasters, this is a great way to accomplish this goal.

Some recent initiatives within the clubs is also sparking a renewed vigour and interest in the Toastmasters program. First, in response to an increase in formal speeches, Licensed To Speak is introducing the “Speech Blitz” which aims to showcase speeches only. With this new initiative, they hope to broaden the opportunities for their membership to advance through their development manuals at a pace that matches the demand. The Forks Toastmasters welcomes an ‘International’ speaker to every other meeting. They also hold a roundtable evaluation ensures everyone gets a chance to speak.

Next up – moving beyond comradery and into rivalry (what’s wrong with a little competition?)

–
Paul Graveline
Area 42 Director