As we embark on a new year in Toastmasters, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve you as your District Program Director.
My responsibilities include all aspects of education and training within our District by supporting quality clubs, member retention, promoting the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) also the planning, organizing, and executing the district conference.
We want to see each member reach their potential as confident leaders and speakers. This will be achieved by utilizing resources in Toastmasters International.
https://www.toastmasters.org/education
https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview
If your club is Interested in going hybrid, this resource can be found here.
https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/news-and-announcements/hybrid-meetings
If you are a new member or if you have been contemplating of checking the program, please reach out to us. We are more than willing to serve and provide the information you may need. You can also see some of the benefits by accessing Why Toastmasters, or visit our clubs, join in the conversation, and develop your skills through the Toastmasters educational program.
I hope you are eager to achieve your goals. It will be pleasure and honour to serve you along with the District Program Quality Team.
PQD Team Members
Myrna Barthe, DTM
Program Quality Club Chair
Carl Naus, DTM
Chief Judge
Guerdah Felix, DTM
Pathways Chair
Melanie Taddeo, DTM
Spring Conference Co-Chair
Guerdah Felix, DTM
Spring Conference Co-Chair
Dimitra Bolton
DTM Chair
Cynthia Ayres, DTM
Incentives Chair
Jennifer Barrera CC, ALB
EasySpeak Chair
Adam DeMille
FreeHostToast Chair
Teresa Carolan
Mentoring Co-Chair
Gillian Sheldon, DTM
Mentoring Co-Chair
Melanie Taddeo, DTM
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibilities Chair (IDEA)
General District 86 Resources
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
- Distinguished Toastmaster(DTM) Award Requirements: Toastmasters International -Distinguished Toastmaster
- Accessing the Pathways Mentor Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=SZZUPKrSvyU - Pathways Updates and Maintenance Schedule: Toastmasters International -Pathways Updates
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
- Distinguished Toastmaster(DTM) Award Requirements: Toastmasters International -Distinguished Toastmaster
- Accessing the Pathways Mentor Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=SZZUPKrSvyU - Pathways Updates and Maintenance Schedule: Toastmasters International -Pathways Updates
Click here to download the PQD Incentives
- TI Online Meetings: Toastmasters International -Online Meetings
- Timer Zoom Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Timer Zoom Backgrounds
- Core values Zoom Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Core Values Zoom Backgrounds
- Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Zoom Background
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
- Online Meeting Tips for Club Officers: Toastmasters International -Online Meeting Tips for Club Officers.
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award Application: 8956-pathways-dtm-award-
application-ffe-(1).pdf (azureedge.net). - Build Confidence with Toastmasters: https://www.youtube.com/user/
Toastmasters. - Why Should I Bother with Club Officer Training? What is in it for ME?: Why Should I Bother with Club Officer Training? What is in it for ME? – Toastmasters District 86 (toastmasters86.org).
- Club Officer Tools: https://www.toastmasters.org/
leadership-central/club- officer-tools . - Club Officer Roles: https://www.toastmasters.org/
leadership-central/club- officer-tools/club-officer- roles.
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- How to request DTM project: First complete at Level 3 of your second path and then contact Toastmasters International to release the DTM Project. Email educationprogram@toastmasters.org and request access the DTM Project. Once granted read through the Distinguished Toastmaster resources to learn about the current requirements.
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award Application:
- Build Confidence with Toastmasters
- Challenging Conversations Presentation by Monique Levesque-Pharoah.
- Leadership Checklist by Margaret Page DTM
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Running a Successful Hybrid Club Meeting: Toastmasters International -Running a Successful Hybrid Club Meeting.
- District 86 Hybrid Meeting Guide
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Build Confidence with Toastmasters: https://www.youtube.com/user/
Toastmasters. Communicating Across Cultures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sP0fBcEEWLc&list= PLARJuJxGkTBTFQeOZOVRXnIrzhDGb UsqC .
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- Quick Video Tips : Video Tips (toastmasters86.org)
Easy Speak
Easy-Speak is a meeting management software program written by a Toastmaster for Toastmasters designed to minimize human effort in the administration of the club and maximize the data available to run the club effectively.
Contact District 86 Easy Speak Chair – if you are interested in learning more about the product. The Easy Speak Chair is very knowledgeable about the software and how it can help your club and make the entire meeting management process for VPE’s easier and more productive.
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- District 86 – Area and Division Success Planning: 1490 District Recognition Program (azureedge.net)
District 86 Contest Information
District 86 is having
the International Speech contest and Table Topics contest this year.
- Members have an excellent opportunity to develop
and showcase their public speaking skills.
- Contests provide different opportunities to engage
and help members develop through Toastmasters.
- Looking to attract new members, invite guests to
your contest.
The International
Speech and Table Topics online contest periods in District 86 are:
- Club Contests: November 1, 2023, to December 31,
2023.
- Areas with four or less clubs in good standing 8
weeks prior to the Area Contest, will send two contestants from each club
to the International Speech Contest and two contestants from each club to
the Table Topics Contests to compete at the Area contest.
- Areas with more than four clubs in good standing
8 weeks prior to the Area Contest, will send one contestant from each
club to the International Speech Contest and one contestant from the club
Table Topics Contest to compete at the Area contest.
- Area Contests: January 1, 2024, to February 15,
2024.
- Divisions with four or less Areas will send two
contestants from the Area International Speech contest and two
contestants to the Table Topics Contest to compete at the Division
contest.
- Division Contests: February 16, 2024, to March 25,
2024.
- Divisions, will send the first place contestant of
the Division International Speech contest and the first place contestant of
the Table Topics Contest to compete and the District Level Contests.
- District 86 Contest: April 18 2024, 4pm -10pm.
- Winner of the International Speech Contest goes
on to the Region Quarter Final.
- Table Topics Contest concludes at District level.
Toastmasters’
International provides the resources below on their website to support Speech Contests and Online Meetings. Be
sure to read Speech Contest Rulebook Explanation of Changes.
Wishing you a fun and successful contest season!
The Program Quality Team is here to support You!