September 19, 2017

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In this Issue:  Member Renewal - deadline September 30th  Discount for Fall Conference - deadline September 30th Social Media Hacks Workshop - September 30th  Club Incentives

Toastmaster Testimonial 50 Years in Toastmasters On the radio as a successful Disc Jockey for WIST pop music radio in Charlotte, North Carolina, Toastmaster Bill Truitt was told by his boss, "You need to join Toastmasters". Fi nd out why: click here.

LEADERSHIP The Authentic Leader When Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, wrote a moving essay on that popular social network about the death of her husband, Dave Goldberg, she was—without obvious intention—practicing the art of authentic leadership. Read More

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Dealing with Toxic Coworkers When a colleague is a toxic influence, you probably can't replace them. However, you can take steps to minimize the ways their behaviors impact you and your job performance.  Read more

Communications Elevator Speech The first impression we make on people is crucial. That’s why introducing yourself with a strong “elevator speech” is so important. Maybe one day you’ll hop on an elevator and travel up 30 floors with the CEO of a company for which you’ve always wanted to work, or with the key investor you’ve been pursuing for your new business venture. Read more

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Deadline is September 30th Dues FAQ

SOCIAL MEDIA HACKS WORKSHOP DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30TH Get the results you want from Social Media Saturday, September 30th 8:30 am registration opens U.S. Post Service Union Hall 734 Roswell Street Marrietta, GA 30060 Learn more LEADERSHIP  Email the following Toastmasters   Club Coach : yberta@gmail.com   Club Mentor : yberta@gmail.com   Club Sponsor : TM.KariEvans@gmail.com How to start a new club : TM.KariEvans@gmail.com

YOUTH LEADERSHIP Our Youth Leadership Program needs YOU! The culmination of this program is the youth speech contest at our final Fall Conference, Saturday, November 17th. Find out how you can help

SMEDLEY AWARD DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30TH Smedley Award Facts  Putting Together an Open House Membership Building Contests Open House News Release Template Incentives

Opportunities to Volunteer Why Volunteer? Volunteer for the Fall Conference. Volunteers for Public Relations D44 TALK RADIO "The Power of Change" Every Monday 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Click Here

For Leaders

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP Resources to help you become successful.  MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: Deadline Sept. 30th SMEDLEY AWARD: Deadline Sept. 30th Sample email reminders encouraging members to renew their membership. Value of membership Table Topic Questions Celebrate your members What is the minimum requirement to remain a club in good standing? FAQ Any Club Officer can submit a membership renewal.

SPEECH CONTESTS Humorous and Evaluation Contests. Division Contest information. Contests end in September. Photo Release Form Before you take picutres at your Toastmaster event make sure you have a signed photo release form.

LEADERS IN THE KNOW  For those of you who like to be prepared. District 44 Calendar Moblie App designed to help you perform your club meeting role. VPE let your members know. Pathways: See what members are getting from their Pathways experience.

‌ FALL CONFERENCE - NOV. 17-18 Reasons to attend the fall conference - especially for first timers. Volunteer for the Fall Conference Build a basket to get your club noticed District 44 Fall Conference Registration Discount ends September 30th. ** Reminder to all club President's and VPE we need you at the business meeting on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Michelle Hanchey, DTM x2 Public Relations Manager PRM@D44Toastmasters.org