District Meeting September 2018

September 22, 2018, 9 – 11 am Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave, Winnipeg


District 64 Council Meeting at 9AM


Education session, 11:15 am: “Be a Coach / Be Distinguished” presented by Brenda Smith and Rolande Kirouac

Last year, Brenda and Rolande partnered up to take Comedy Club Eh! to the next level. It worked! The club went all the way to President’s Distinguished. In this workshop they will share a few valuable tips and resources that they used in order to create success.

Are you ready to step up as a club Coach? Is your club positioned for growth? Then, join us for this 45 minute workshop that will take you on a journey to success!

Upcoming Club Officer Training Dates and Locations (September 2018)

The next officer training event takes place on Saturday September 8 in at the Fall Rally in St. Andrews. Training is free as always, but attendance at the Fall Rally requires registration payment. See the Fall Rally page for more information.

Please ensure your club executives are aware of the following details regarding biannual club officer training:

  • Clubs must have their officers trained twice per year
  • Club Officer lists due at Toastmasters.org by June 30 annually
  • First training sessions take place between June 1 and August 31 annually
  • Second training sessions take place between December 1 and February 28 annually

Clubs with officers attending training receive credit toward the training goal in the Distinguished Club Program. In order for clubs to receive credit, the District’s Program Quality Director must record the names of officers trained.

  • All first round training that qualifies for Distinguished Club Program credit will be completed by August 31 annually.
  • All mid-year training that qualifies for Distinguished Club Program credit will be completed by February 28 annually.

Sign up for any of the above sessions online at https://tinyurl.com/District64Summer2018Training

Other opportunities, if available, will be posted here and on the District’s Facebook page, or contact the Club Officer Training Coordinator to inquire about other dates.

Why Consistency is Key

by Jennifer Lusby

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Ahh, April in Winnipeg. Normally a time for rejuvenation, for spring cleaning, and for starting to plan all of the fun activities you’re going to do (outside) this summer.  Be it patio hopping in town or getting out of town, there are so many things to do in such a short amount of time it’s easy to see why one of the first things to go are regular Toastmasters meetings.  

But I’m here to tell you that is NOT a good plan!

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Make Great Posters and Get Noticed

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Looking for an easy tool to make great posters to promote your clubs on your website or social media? I am going to recommend trying Canva.com.

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This website provides you with all of the tools you need to make visually-appealing  posters for your club’s next amazing event, or whatever you need.

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to posting images on the internet. Canva also provides users with custom templates designed specifically for emails, websites, Facebook, Twitter and more. Never worry about what your posters are going to look like from one site to the next.

Get creative and have fun.


Bonus Tips for Making Effective Posters:

  • Less is more; keep your poster free of distracting elements that don’t serve the main message
  • Target only 2-3 colours and fonts; too much of either may hurt your poster more than help
  • Read out this really good blog post by Kimberly Mak on how to create effective posters
  • When in doubt, reference the official Brand Manual published by Toastmasters International for information

Nominate Inspiring and Talented Toastmasters for the 2018 Eric Stuhlmueller Memorial Award – by Carol Runions

Have a look at the list of winners of the Eric Stuhlmueller Memorial Award! You’ll recognize the names of Toastmasters who began, not as “great leaders” but as new club members. They worked their way through the basic manuals, developing the skills that allowed them to take on leadership roles in their clubs, in District 64 and in their communities.

Who are the leaders in District 64 whose names are not yet on that list?

Who do you know that has stepped up to the opportunity to serve as a member of a District committee or the coordinator of a special event? Who has become an inspiring role model for others to do the same?

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Who are the Toastmasters whose communication skills have led them to enter contests, lead training sessions and give educational presentations? Who has been invited to make a keynote address outside Toastmasters? Whose job offer came as the result of their dedication to building excellent communication skills?

Read the guidelines and get a nomination form from the District 64 website. Submit your nominations before February 28th!

Don’t forget that great leaders are great communicators! Set your plans to develop the skills and take the actions that will let you earn a nomination too!!