Toastmasters District 53 - Toastmasters District 53

From the District Director

Dear D53 Toastmasters,
This month’s Toastmaster Magazine featured Lark Doley, suggesting 7 questions be asked of guests visiting your club. She believes that the answers to these questions give the officers some insights to who the guests are and what are their specific interests. These questions also serve to hold the officers accountable for implementing what is part of their job responsibilities. Continue reading...

View the October Member Awards. Congratulations!

Join us in congratulating your fellow Toastmasters who have achieved education and leadership awards during October, 2018.

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Online Pathways Training - Weekly Zoom Calls

Have questions about Pathways?
Need help with Pathways and Base Camp?
Want to see how Pathways works?

Connect with computer or smartphone - no camera required

Register for Thursday Sessions

Noon to 1:00 PM

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Two Webinar Series Announced!

Promote Your Club
Conduct Successful Contests

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Announcing the first D53 Virtual Leadership Intensive

Saturday, Jan 12 - 9:45am-2:30pm

“Create Your Own Path…and LEAD”

Join us as four leadership experts from across the District help you navigate your path as a leader.

You will learn how to:

Influence others without any authority
Create a strong team culture to boost effectiveness
Navigate conflict and change with more ease

District 53 Speakers Bureau

Whether a lecture, keynote, business meeting, or presentation, let the District 53 Toastmasters Speakers Bureau help you find a dynamic speaker for your upcoming event. Learn how...

Promote Your Next Club Event

Clubs, Areas and Divisions can promote speak-outs, social or educational events, webinars and other activities when they are open to all Toastmasters and guests. Post your event...

Submit Prospective Club Leads

Do you know of a company, organization or group that could benefit from Toastmasters? Provide District 53 with their contact information and we will follow up. Click to submit a lead...

District 53 Incentive Awards for Clubs & Members

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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New Member Incentive

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.

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Show Off Your Club’s Colors

Enter your club’s photo in the Toastmasters International Brand Photo Contest and CC the Program Quality Director for an entry in District 53’s monthly drawing for a $100 TI gift certificate.

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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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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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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...

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...

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...