We are committed to the health and safety of our members. With gatherings of any kind discouraged or prohibited by state and/or municipal governments, all District 53 meeting activities have transitioned to online. The annual conference, originally scheduled for May 2, had been canceled and replaced with an online District Council Business meeting on May 30. Division speech contests have completed (online & in-person) and District Evaluation Contest completed on May 16th. The District International Contest will take place on May 30th. In addition, all clubs have ceased in-person meetings and have chosen whether to resume meetings either online or suspend until restrictions have been lifted. For additional information, go to the District 53 Coronavirus Update.
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...
Club achieving any of the Distinguished Club Program goals P1, P2, P3, or P4 will receive special “recognition baskets” consisting of Path Pins and Level Tags for rewarding their members. Learn more...
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