Toastmasters District 53

    Congratulations to the 2019-2020 District 53 Leadership Team

    District Director: Linda Grace Farley, DTM
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    ​Program Quality Director: Andrew Watt, ACG, ALB
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    ​Club Growth Director: Akihiro Ishii, DTM
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    ​Administration Manager: Norman Thibodeau, DTM
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    ​Public Relations Manager: Sara Nowlin, ACS, ALB
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    ​Finance Manager: Daniel Terrell, ACB, ALB

    Division A: Kevin Shannon, ACG, ALB

    Division B: Henry Kudisch, CTM

    Division C: Jorge Villalona, ACS, ALB

    Division D: Robert Kirkendall, ACS

    Division E: Mohan Padamati, ACS, ALB

    Division F: Steve Lanning, ACS, ALB

    Division G: Brian Kissel, ACG, ALB

    Toastmasters Leadership Institute Has Begun!

    Day, Date & TimeLocation 
    Sat, Jun 29
    8:30am-2:00pm    		Manchester Church of Christ
    595 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06042
    Sat, Jul 6
    1:00pm-4:00pm    		Baptist Church of Chinese
    55 Country Club Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410
    Sat, Jul 20
    8:30am-2:00pm    		UCONN Stamford
    1 University Place, Stamford, CT 06901
    Sat, Jul 20
    8:30am-2:00pm    		Marist College
    Lowell Thomas Building, 3399 North Road,
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Sat, Jul 20
    9:00am-2:00pm    		Groton Public Library
    52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340
    Sat, Jul 27
    8:30am-2:00pm    		MassMutual Learning And Conference Center
    350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020
    Sat, Jul 27
    8:30am-2:00pm    		Wildwood School
    Main Campus, 2995 Curry Road Extension
    Schenectady, NY 12303
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    5 new members

    New Member Incentive through June 30th

    Members who personally sponsor 5 new members between July 1st and June 30th will receive a $25 TI gift certificate from District 53 and pin of recognition from Toastmasters International. Here's what you need to know...

    Incoming Club Officer Jumpstart

    Clubs will no longer receive printed copies of the Club Leadership Handbook and Distinguished Club Program & Success Plan. Download your copies today and get a head start on July 1st

    View Officer Downloads & Tutorials
    Beat the Clock

    Beat the Clock! Add 5 New Club Members

    Clubs that add five new, dual or reinstated members during May and June will earn the Beat the Clock! award and add a ribbon to their banner plus a Toastmasters supplies discount. Learn how to Beat the Clock!...

    View the May 2019 Member Awards. 

    Join us in congratulating your fellow Toastmasters who have achieved education and leadership awards during the previous calendar month.

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    District 53 Incentive Awards for Clubs & Members

    Pathways DCP Migration
    Like pilgrims who settle in a new land, clubs that journey to Pathways will be rewarded by District 53. By achieving from two to all six DCP education goals through Pathways, clubs can earn from $25 to $100 in Toastmasters Gift Certificates.
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    Moments of Truth
    Clubs conducting the Moments of Truth module will receive a $25 TI gift certificate and recognition at the next District Conference.
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    Share Your Success Secrets
    What sets your club apart? How do you make your meetings so much fun that members just can't stay away? What has your open house attract so many guests? Share what your club does to create fun, excitement, interest, and satisfaction, and your club could win a $100 TI gift certificate.
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    Open House Incentive
    The District will award the club a $50 Toastmasters gift certificate for conducting a successful event. Hold an Open House and submit the event flier or agenda, guest attendance report, and the names of at least two new members who joined.
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    Club Chartering Incentive
    The member who recommends a prospective club will receive a $10 gift card after a demo meeting is held for the prospective club. When the club charters, the same member will receive an additional $15 TI gift certificate, plus acknowledgment on the District website and newsletter.
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    New Club Incentive
    District 53 will provide newly chartered clubs with a personalized Toastmasters Club Banner (Item 322), a $100 value when the club charters within two months of their first demo meeting and at least 20 memberships are paid through the end of the next membership period.
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    Club Historical Reports

    Do You Know Your Club History?

    Help plan your club's future by leaning how your club did over the past decade, or longer. Click the DCP History link to review your club's past performance. Find your club's history now...

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    Find Tools & Aids Right Here!

    The Toastmasters resources you are seeking can be found at your fingertips. Officer tools, contest kits, educational modules and more. Grab what you need...

    Hands Raised to Volunteer

    Volunteers Wanted

    District 53 wants enthusiastic people interested in learning and growing, while also making a difference for their fellow Toastmasters. Click if this sounds like you...