All District 53 meeting activities will remain online only until in-person meetings can again be safely resumed. In addition, all clubs have ceased in-person meetings and are either meeting online or have suspended until restrictions have been lifted. Based on current guidelines, sanitization and health protocols are the responsibility of the sponsoring organization in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts — thus, the District recommends that clubs not meet in person for the foreseeable future. For additional information, go to the District 53 Coronavirus Update.
Incoming Club Officers: Get the latest versions of the Club Leadership Handbook and Distinguished Club Program & Club Success Plan, plus additional resources to help you start the year right. Visit Club Officer Jumpstart
| Day, Date & Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10 6:30pm-9:00pm | Online Leader Training | |
| Sat, Aug 22 9:00am-12:30pm | Online Leader Training |
Visit the Toastmasters International Online Meetings Resources page for tips, software comparisons, fliers to promote online meetings, online 'ribbon' backgrounds, TI branded Zoom backgrounds, and information about online speech contests. Visit the Online Meeting Resources page...
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