Spreading the Word

Mariam Durrani is taking full advantage of winning our Region 3 Advisor Linda Williams' personal Toastmasters cup at the Marketing workshop. She is talking up Toastmasters to her teammates and supervisor.

The teammate Mariam carpools with took this picture after learning how Mariam won it.

A supervisor commented on the "new addition" to her mug collection, but then noticed there was only one mug on Mariam's desk. When asked where the collection was, Mariam stated, "the mug collection is just that... a collection. Toastmasters is a path for speaking and leadership which I endorse." The supervisor smiled and nodded.

It is great to know that Mariam is doing her part to build "A Toastmasters Field of Dreams."

Brink's Demo Is a Jewel of a Meeting

District 25's Marketing Team presented one of their solid-gold demo meetings at Brink's U.S. headquarters in Coppell on Friday, Oct 11th.

Nineteen potential Brink's Toastmasters attended the meeting led by Club Extension Chair Michael Sheridan.

Michael Weinmann, a member of the Off the Cuff club and a Brink's employee, arranged for the meeting and gave the Ice Breaker speech. Kathryn Burkhart of the Michael's Craft Masters club gave the Advanced speech.

Three Brink's employees did not hesitate to step up for Timer and to answer the Table Topics questions in great style.

Also assisting with meeting roles were Ted Martin of Keller Communicators, Lt. Governor Marketing Cindy Hinckley, District Governor Dean Lampman, and Public Relations Officer Jodie Sanders.

All the Brink's folks were friendly, enthusiastic, and asked lots of questions. We expect them to join District 25 very soon, and you can take that prediction to the bank.

Jodie Sanders
Public Relations Officer
jodiesanders@d25toastmasters.org

Build It and They Will Come!

Are you looking for some ideas for membership growth to achieve your club’s Toastmaster field of dreams?

Come to our next D25 Marketing Workshop on Saturday, October 19th from 1-3 pm. Our Region Advisor Linda Williams will be leading the training.
 
In this interactive session you will explore ways to get more members for your club. Membership building is a year-round activity, not just a seasonal effort.

Location and registration information is on the D25 website.

Build the dream!

Build the field!

• Build the team
• Build your strategy
• Everyone gets to play
• Prepare for the big game

And when you do, they will come!

Don't Hesitate, Be A Charter Member of The Evaluators Club!!

We can all benefit from enhanced Evaluation skills. There is a wonderful opportunity to be a charter member of a brand new Advanced Club in District 25 named "The Evaluators." Karen Platts is a member of Metrocrest Toastmasters and is leading the effort to form this new club. Potential members should have attained the CC/CL designation.

The focus of this new club will be to develop more effective evaluations by providing feedback to the speech evaluators as well as to the speakers. These additional evaluations will incorporate meaningful and invaluable observations to enhance evaluation skills.

We want to charter immediately so please contact Karen for further details on submitting your application.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m. The location is First United Methodist Church, 2201 E. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010. Contact Karen at 214-643-6547 or TMkdplatts7@gmail.com.

Mansfield Sunrise Plans a Triple Play Day

Mansfield Sunrise has big plans for Monday, September 9. They will begin the day with an Open House for their regular 7:00 a.m. Monday meeting at the Mansfield Public Library, 104 South Wisteria Street, Mansfield, TX 76063.  You are encouraged to arrive at 6:45 a.m. to get a name tag and get settled before the meeting begins.

Later in the day there are two additional opportunities to hear special speakers and experience Toastmasters. See the flyer below for details.

Janet Horton
VP Public Relations
Mansfield SunriseToastmasters
817-584-2307

Nationstar Speaks!

Nationstar Mortgage has joined the ranks of corporate sponsors for Toastmasters.
 
With the support of executive management, followed by extensive internal promotion, the District 25 Governing Body hosted an Open House and Demo meeting with 45 guests in attendance.  The chapter chartered Aug. 9, 2013, with 23 members.

Pictured above are Nationstar Chief Customer Officer and executive sponsor of the chapter, Dana Dillard, right, and Deborah Toledo, CTM, winner of the “Name the Chapter” contest.

The Nationstar Speaks chapter meets over the lunch hour each Wednesday at the company’s Convergence Location in Lewisville, Texas.  Nationstar employees Ada Widemon and Joyce Trimble are the club’s sponsors.  

To contact the Nationstar chapter, email Toastmasters@nationstarmail.com.    

Nationstar is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and employs 7,700 across the United States.

Joyce Trimble

Score BIG! and Win the Dues Renewal Game

Why are smart clubs already collecting their dues renewal payments?

Because they want to have all their members renewed by the September 30 deadline and they know that starting early is the key to success.

Now there's another reason: Our new Score BIG! promotion. Here's how your club can get the most points for your member renewal payments. All payments must be entered online at TI by September 30 to count.

All clubs with dues renewals of at least 65% of their base membership will receive a special Score BIG! ribbon.

65% of base membership renewed: 3 points. You've made a field goal, but why settle for that?

75% of base membership renewed: 6 points. Touchdown! This is a good score but there's room for improvement.

85% of base membership renewed: 7 points. Touchdown with the extra point! This is a winning score — a healthy number of members means a strong club that can win a championship.


Here's how your points can equal rewards:
3 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for a $25 TI Store gift certificate. Two certificates will be awarded.
6 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for a set of CC/CL manuals (4 of each) OR a $50 TI Store gift certificate. Two prizes will be awarded.
7 points = Eligible clubs will be entered in a drawing for their choice of one of the following: Full-Size Banner, Portable Lectern, Battery-Operated Timing Lights OR a $100 TI Store gift certificate. Two prizes will be awarded.

Of course, just as in the past, you will get the Early Bird ribbon by having at least six renewals entered online by September 30.

See what your club's base membership number is here or ask your area governor.