Leadership Mondays Teleconference

Next Call: Monday, May 21
One Month?

Monday Teleconference Calls

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Call in number: 605-477-3000

Access Code: 120650#


Every Monday District leaders will host a teleconference on a rotating series of topics relating to club leadership, membership, educational opportunities, mentoring, youth leadership… the dial in number is 605-477-3000, then use participant code 120650# to join the call. No need to RSVP - just dial in.

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Speech Cookie To The Rescue - Friday, May 18

Wednesday

$30 at the door


Time: 6:30 PM
PwC Toastmasters
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Building
300 Madison Avenue
Manhattan

  

“Speech Cookie To The Rescue”

Have you ever struggled with thinking on your feet, or had a difficult time organizing your thoughts? If so, then this presentation is for you!

Tammy Miller (past Toastmasters International Director) demonstrates a sure-fire way to help you think on your feet and organize your thoughts. Based on her book, “My Life is Just Speech Material, and, So Is Yours,” Tammy will provide you with the Speech Cookie, an original and highly effective tool to help you give a better response in any given situation. Join us for this fast-paced, energetic presentation.

“Tammy Miller exemplifies enthusiasm, energy, fun, superior speaking skills. and excellent leadership skills all rolled into one!  I have had the pleasure of hearing Tammy speak and watching Tammy lead.  She has great stage presence, knows how to connect with people, and gives significant value to her listeners.  I heartily recommend Tammy Miller to any meeting planner or organization looking for a first rate speaker and trainer.”
Dilip R. Abayasekara, Ph.D., Accredited Speaker
President, Speaker Services Unlimited
International President, 2005-2006, Toastmasters International

“Tammy is a one woman comet – her energy and joy for life inspire. Her book and presentations are a resource for anyone facing a diagnosis of cancer who wishes to incorporate humor, practical solutions and healing messages into their, or their loved one's treatment.”
Aileen Schulman Galley, ACSW, LSW, Administrative Director,
Penn State Cancer Institute at Mount Nittany Medical Center

“I wanted to take the time to tell you what an inspiration you were for me and, I am sure, the other women in attendance.  Your enthusiasm and imbedded humor is wonderful. Thank you so much!”
Lori Ricard, Penn State Harrisburg Commission for Women

2012 District 46 Spring Conference - May 19, 2012

Spring to New Heights

Spring Conference All Day Package

Includes Saturday’s conference events, contests, workshops, speakers, buffet lunch and buffet dinner. You’ll enjoy a full day and evening of educational and entertaining speeches, workshops and presentations. Network with your fellow Toastmasters. Learn new skills. Enjoy both the International Speech and Table Topics Contests.

Six dynamic workshops on leadership, communication and personal growth

District 46’s finals of the Table Topics and International Speech contests

Display your club’s banner in the Parade of Banners and show your club’s pride

Celebrate your achievements during the Hall of Fame

Attend the business meeting and support your candidates for district office

Enjoy light continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Hear great speeches, meet new people, and enjoy the Toastmasters experience

Purchase tickets for raffle prizes and 50/50 cash raffle

$150

Add to Cart

District 46 – 2012 Spring Conference
Saturday, May 19, 2012

New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
102-05 Ditmars Boulevard
East Elmhurst, NY 11369

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2012 Spring Festival

The District 46 Spring Festival
Monday, May 14 – Sunday, May 20

An Entire Week of Great Events for Toastmasters and Their Families

Featuring Six World-Class Speakers and Presenters

Spring Festival

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Olivia Schofield - From Berlin to New York's District 46 - May 14-20, 2012

Olivia will be making four appearances during the
District 46 Spring Festival Week, May 14-May 20.

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2012-2013 District Officer Nominating Committee Report

Monday, March 26, 2012 06:30 AM Written by Steve Chen, DTM/IPDG

Committee Chair Steve Chen, DTM/IPDG has submitted the report of the 2012-2013 District 46 Officer Nominating Committee to the District Governor:

Madam District Governor:

On behalf of the 2012 District 46 Nominating Committee, I am pleased to report the following Toastmasters have been nominated for their respective district Trio positions:

District Top Three Officers
District Governor Raisa Serebrenik, DTM
Lt. Gov. Ed. & Training Kazuo Noguchi, ACG/ALB
Lt. Gov. Marketing Jennifer Chan, DTM
Tushar Deshpande, DTM
Neerja Purang, ACG/CL

 

Pending District Council’s approval of the expansion from the current 6 divisions to 8 divisions on May 19, 2012, following Toastmasters have been nominated as Division Governors for their respective divisions:

Division Governors
Division A Tom Marino, ACS
Division B Michael Sachs, ACG/ALB
Division C Sandro Fusco, CC/ALB
Division D Martin Feinberg, ACS/ALB
Division E Christina Ament, CC/ALB
Division F Gouri Seetharam, ACS/ALB
Division G Letitea Archer, DTM
Allan Sabo, CC
Division H Nancy Rocks, ACB/ALB

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District 46 Annual Website Contest Results

The Panel of Judges has Spoken. The Results are In.

The judging is over in the District 46 Annual Website Contest. Club websites were categorized as FreeToastHost 2.0 or Self-Hosted, and have been scored according to their performance in four areas. Clubs are listed alphabetically according to the judge’s overall scoring.

First, Second and Third Place Winners in each category will be announced at the Spring Conference.

First Place in each category will receive:

  • Recognition in a brief ceremony at the District 46 Spring Conference.
  • Invitation to a special event during the conference.

Second Place and Third Place in each category will:

  • Be announced at the District 46 Spring Conference.
  • Be listed in the Hall of Fame booklet.

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District Newsletter - Spring 2012

Membership Retention and Growth - Your Club Needs Both

Written by Heath Suddleson, DTM, International Director 2009-2011
New Member

This article contains thoughts, ideas, and tactics for retaining the members you have and for bringing new members into your club. Toastmasters from all over the world have contributed to this project. It is not intended to be an absolute list of ways to build membership, but it is intended to give you specific ideas on how to advertise your club, while still allowing you to use your own imagination and creativity. Rather than attempt to list over 100 ways to build membership, this list is designed to give you just the top 25 ways to advertise a corporate or community club.

If your club uses a combination of the growth methods and a combination of the retention methods, you will be able to maintain a substantial and active membership. Most clubs that are at 12 members or lower ended up that way because they had no on-going membership building campaign. Every club will lose members over the course of time and you need to have a constant supply of fresh faces, ideas, and talent.

Use this list by asking each club member to select one or two things that they will be responsible for managing. This way each person does a little and collectively your club achieves a lot.

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The Traveling Gavel is making the rounds.

Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club captured it on April 16th.

Grab the Gavel for Your Club.

Traveling Toastmaster

Also Noteworthy...

Press Releases and Release Forms Available

Clubs that want to promote themselves can quickly create professional-looking news releases by using the sample formats available on the Toastmasters International Website. Video and photo release forms are also posted, and should be used whenever capturing images for promotional purposes. Click for the Sample News Releases and Video Release and Photo Release. These links are also available on this website under Clubs / Public Relations.

Youth Leadership Program

Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and leader, but this potential needs to be developed. The Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is designed to provide young people, 12-18 years of age, the opportunity to develop and practice communication and leadership skills. Download the Youth Leadership Program flyer.

Clubs - Download Three Training Series for FREE from Toastmasters

  • The Successful Club Series
  • The Better Speaker Series
  • The Leadership Excellence Series
 All 3 Sets

Members going for their ACS or ALB awards are required to make two presentations from these educational and leadership training series. Your club can download the entire set of Acrobat manuals and PowerPoint presentations for free, saving $179 over the physical products.

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Welcome New Clubs

02-01-2012 - Club #2205317
Moody's Toastmasters Club
New York, NY  -  Area 43

01-20-2012 - Club #2187898
R/GA Toastmasters
New York, NY  -  Area 31

12-12-2011 - Club #2053481
Hess Express
New York, NY  -  Area 36

11-28-2011 - Club #2013368
GGHC Toastmasters
New York, NY  -  Area 46

11-22-2011 - Club #2030245
Toastmasters @ Everyday Health
New York, NY  -  Area 45

09-29-2011 - Club #1977696
Nielsen Toast Ratings
New York, NY  -  Area 41

This Week in 46

General

Tonight 6:30PM - Speech Cookie To The Rescue

Saturday, 19th - District 46 Spring Conference

The Big Picture

District 46 Spring Conference

May 19

Club Officer Elections

Now – May 31

Beat the Clock Membership Campaign

Now – Jun 30

Officer Training

Jun 1 – Aug 31

Upcoming Club Events

Thursday, May 31st
Come and Talk
Co-op City Toastmasters
Bronx, NY 10475

Thursday, June 7th
Speak Out To Inspire; Speak Out To Achieve
Westchester Advanced Toastmasters
White Plains, New York 10606

Click for Special Events Calendar

Speakers Wanted

Thursday, May 24th
Toastmasters of Riverside Church (Torch)
New York, NY

Click for Speakers Wanted Calendar

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