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Get Social
Podcast: Episode 10 features TI President, Richard E. Peck, DTM
- Welcome to our special guest, Toastmasters International President Richard E. Peck, DTM, as we discuss the effect of the pandemic and recovery on Toastmasters meetings, and hear about how his passions of motorsport and photography relate to Toastmasters.
Find a list of all prior episodes and distribution channels here.
- In this Member Spotlight, Rovina Suri spotlights Ines Ben Cheikh, whose message encourages all members. Step out of your comfort zone. Just do it! Many people are there to support you in your journey.
- In this blog on Personal Growth, Henry Miller gives us 10 tips to help control nervousness when you are up at the podium, including discussing positive and negative effects of a little adrenalin.
Visit our blog page to read this and many other articles about a variety of topics, including member spotlights, club management, and personal growth.
Watch the replay of the GREAT Event featuring Nishant Chandrashekar, who provides tips for both Zoom hosts and attendees.
Access all past and upcoming events here.
Hybrid Meetings in the Toastmasters Magazine
Here’s a little club-hopping news: Birgit participated in a Toastmasters panel that discussed hybrid meetings, which was written up in the Toastmasters Magazine. Read it here!
District News
New PR Resources Page for Clubs
In our ongoing site redesign, the new PR Resources page is now live! You will find a wealth of information, including tools and tips you can use for club promotion, from your club website to newsletters to flyers, plus a section that is dedicated entirely to District 101’s PR awards.
Welcome to our Newly Chartered Club
District 101 would like to welcome another new club to the Toastmasters family. Congratulations to the Intercontinental Advanced Toastmasters Club!
It’s a tie! Congratulations to Women L.E.A.D., Leadership 101 and Samsung Speaks for receiving the “D101 Vibrant Club of the Month” award, and earning the additional $30/month in District credit. See who else was a Vibrant Club this month here.
The May newsletter highlights new blog and podcast content, as well as various winners announced during the District 101 Spring Conference, including the speech contests, PR awards, and the District 101 leadership team for 2021-22.
And read all prior newsletters here.
Vaibhav’s May District Director Message
As we hear stories from members, take some time to reflect on the concepts of flow and deliberate practice. Think also about how these practices may affect your audience and how you can grow your audience by way of club membership for more effective practice.
And read all prior District Director messages here.
Get advice here on how to secure your meetings with Zoom settings and host controls, and how to do PR without sacrificing meeting security.