May/June 2025 Newsletter
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| 2024-2025 District 6
District Director Toastmasters International
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From our District Director
Dave Schaal, DTM Time for Transition |
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The last month has been very busy for the District. We have completed our Annual Conference including the Online Only, Evaluation and International Speech contests and our business meeting where we elected new leaders for the next year. We are now planning for next year, recruiting District leaders and helping clubs meet their goals! Read More |
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Program Quality Director Toastmasters International |
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From our Program Quality Director
Alli Tripp, DTM
End of Year Deadlines and Goals |
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It’s that time to do some spring cleaning with your club and get ready for the fresh new year! First, be sure that you have your new officers election. You are going to want to have all seven officers submitted into Toastmasters before the end of June and you can start now in May. Read More |
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Club Growth Director Toastmasters International |
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From our Club Growth Director
Tara Bolanda
Announcing The Get Outside Your Club Challenge |
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Do your club meetings feel stale? If so, I want to challenge you to do the Get Outside Your Club Challenge! I encourage you to get together with the members of your club and plan a social event. With warmer weather ahead, this is the perfect time to plan a party or picnic outside. This is a great way for the club members to get to know each other and build camaraderie. I challenge you to do this regardless if your club meets in person or meets virtually. Read More |
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| 2024-2025 District 6
Public Relations Manager Toastmasters International |
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From our Public Relations Manager
Karrie Krear, DTM
Reflecting on a Year of PR |
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It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve District 6 for a second year as the District Public Relations Manager (PRM). I have been able to continue my growth journey in Toastmasters marketing and PR just as I hope that you have as well. I thought it would be fitting as I am personally reflecting on my PRM journey to reflect on some key PR and marketing strategies in Toastmasters. Read More |
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| 2024-2025 District 6
Speechcraft Chair Toastmasters International |
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From our Speechcraft Chair
Bill Lemetry, DTM
A Speechcraft Success: How I Attracted New Members to My Toastmasters Club |
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Organizing my first Speechcraft program was a blend of excitement and some trepidation. As a Toastmaster, I knew how powerful this program could be in introducing people to the art of public speaking. What I did not anticipate was how transformative it would be—not just for the participants, but for our club. Read More |
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Pathways Chair Toastmasters International |
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From our Pathways Chair
Paul Lubinski, DTM
Finishing This Year Strong, Starting Next Year Strong |
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Fellow Toastmasters, I acknowledge and appreciate all your contributions to the learning success of yourselves and your fellow members. I again send gratitude to the leaders who gave me opportunities to speak on Pathways topics at their clubs: Rochester Suburban, Purple Presenters, Riverbluffers, and Hudson Rise ‘n Shine. Read More |
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| September 28, 2022 when Super Communicators poached the EGG from Hutchinson II. |
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The Elusive Gilded Gavel (EGG) Deb Luu, DTM |
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The EGG is Back!! After two years in hibernation, the EGG , The Elusive Gilded Gavel is ready to hit the road. Will you be the first club to capture it? Free publicity for your club as your capture will be posted on the D6 website and Facebook! Go to https://d6tm.org/elusive-gilded-gavel/ to learn the history of the EGG, updated rules, and what you need to do when you capture it. The EGG will be available for capture starting June 1st. Questions, please contact the EGG Chair, Erik Biever, at [email protected] |
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