"Be wise like water and adapt, adjust, and APPRECIATE whomever you are with and wherever you are."
- Debashish Mridha
"Be verbal in acknowledging your appreciation."
- Catherine Pulsifer
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District Conference
Greetings District 65 members,
I am looking forward to this year’s District Conference. The District Leaders voted to change the schedule so that we could bring more to our members. It is on a Zoom platform so you can enjoy this from your home at no cost. You will receive the link for this when we get closer to the date. No worries, the zoom links will be available to you one week before the event as we always send them out with explanation.
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, we are holding the District Annual Meeting of the District Council. This meeting is important to attend as it is when we elect our District Officers for the program year 2023-2024. We also vote to accept or make changes to the alignment for the incoming year and hear important status reports regarding the budget and audit.
The members of the District Council are the Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Education, and the members of the District Executive Committee:..District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, the Immediate Past District Director, Public Relations Manager, Administrations Manager, Finance Manager, Division Directors, and Area Directors. Please note that proxy voting is not allowed.
On Friday, April 28, 2023, we hold the Tall Tales speech contest.
Saturday, April 29, 2023, is the International Speech Contest. We have several educational presentations and an awards ceremony. I hope that you watch for the itinerary that Sam Otto, Program Quality Director, will make and Keith Flint, Public Relations Director, will make sure that you receive. We do not want you to miss any part of the excitement.
Yours in Toastmasters,
Kate Olsen, DTM, PDG
District Director, 2022-2023
For questions contact Kate Olsen
by email klolsen@rochester.rr.com
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District Incentives
OPEN HOUSE INCENTIVE January 1- May 15, 2023
The District 65 Quad believes that it is important for all our clubs to work on membership building.
We have decided to incentivize all clubs to hold two OPEN Houses between January 1, 2023, and May 15, 2023.
For each Open House a club holds in District 65, they will receive a $25 TI Gift Certificate.
Please send the following information after you have held your Open House to District Director, Kate Olsen, at klolsen@rochester.rr.com in one email communication.
- Club must show proof of advertisement
- Provide date of event
- Club name and Club number
- Name and address of member who the certificate is to be mailed.
- Number of guests and new members from event
Last date to submit information is May 31, 2023.
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2023 District Conference
Calling all District 65 Toastmasters!
The District 65 Virtual Spring Conference is Thursday April 27 to Saturday, April 29!
No Registration required!
Here’s what we have planned for you:
· The District Council Meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 6:30PM EST
· The Tall Tales Speech Contest on Friday, April 28 at 5:30 PM EST
· The International Speech Contest on Saturday, April 29 at 1PM EST
Keynotes by:
· Diana Robertson, Lights, Camera, Action: Mastering On-Camera Presenting.
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Friday, April 28 at 4:30 PM EST
· Kristy Tyson, Triumph Through Trials.
- Saturday, April 29 at 9:20 AM EST
· Ted Corcoran, DTM, PIP, How to write a speech in ten minutes.
- Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 AM EST
· Jeff Sobel, DTM, ID, How to Talk up Toastmasters.
- Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 AM EST
· Varun Puri, Where the future of AI + public speaking is heading.
- Saturday, April 29 at 3:45 PM EST
Do you have a family member, friend, businessperson, community leader, local politician, or media personality who is an outstanding communicator or leader or simply wants to advance their respective career to the next level?
Invite them for the District 65 Conference because it’s free.
Thanks
Ryan Kelly, DL4
2022-2023 District 65 Conference Chair
Samuel Otto, DTM
2022-2023 District 65 Program Quality Director
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Member Who Demonstrates the Core Values of Toastmasters International
Nominate a member from your club who demonstrates the core values of Toastmasters International.
If selected, the member will receive a Core Values Coin at the District recognition Ceremony on April 29, 2023.
Nominations must be received by Friday, April 7, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
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Establish your Club Leadership Committee: Club President appoints a Club Leadership Committee of three members in good standing; one of whom being the Immediate Past President as the chair- at least two weeks before club elections.
- The Cub Leadership Committee selects candidates for each of the club offices.
- Prepare for Club Officer Elections the first meeting in May.
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Club Officer Election Workshop
Learn how to encourage your members to take the next step in leadership as well as how to perform a proper election from our District Parliamentarian, Bill Kirby, DTM.
Tuesday April 11th 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting ID: 859 9354 1095
Passcode: 097088
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Team Transitioning and Collaboration Workshop
Presented by the Pathways Committee
We are coming to the close of our 2022-23 Toastmasters year. Your club will be or have already selected a new leadership team for the coming program year. On Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30pm, the Pathways Committee will present a Team Transitioning and Collaboration workshop to help prepare the current and new leaders for what’s to come. Please join us in this interactive session to share your experience and get answers to your questions.
Tuesday May 23, 2023, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
On Zoom
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Club Officer Training
Saturday June 10, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday June 13, 2023
6:00pm - 9:00pm
On Zoom
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A 3-Point Check-Up for Your Club
"A Toastmasters Club that has the right program does not lose its members " - Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
Three areas to focus on when evaluating your club experience.
1. Environment.....Conducive to learning (cleanliness of the room or virtual environment).
2. Encouragement.....Supportive and a safe place to learn and practice.
3. Excellent Examples:
.....Demonstrate your leadership skills and continue to improve each meeting.
.....Pathways project speeches and evaluations
.....Be prepared and on time
.....Offer to help before and after the meeting
.....Welcome guests and members
.....Volunteer for committee and officer roles
.....Show everyone you care
.....Respect differences
.....Be supportive
.....Be considerate
.....Establish a sense of camaraderie within your club and work together
Linda Lathrop, DTM, PDG, PDD
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Meet our New Region 9 Advisor
I am excited to begin the job of Region Advisor for Region 9, beginning April 1, 2023. The term extends through June 2024, overlapping with the existing RA’s term of office for the first three months. Patricia O’Reilly, DTM, currently holds the role and, in addition to her other hard work, will help to train me and transition to the job. The Region Advisor’s role is to support district leaders in fulfilling the district mission (to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence).
Our district is part of Region 9, which includes districts 31, 45, 46, 53, 61, 65, 83, and 119. It extends north to south from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia in eastern Canada to central NJ, with Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York between the borders.
RAs work closely with District Directors, Program Quality Directors, Club Growth Directors, and Public Relations Managers to support them as needed, including running district leader training, mentoring, problem-solving, and leadership building. Just as a club coach or mentor does not solve problems, the RA offers guidance and demonstrates adherence to Toastmasters core values to help district leaders through their challenges.
I look forward to working with the new leadership teams for 2023-2024, getting to know you better, and visiting districts.
Lynda Starr, DTM PDD
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April Club Anniversaries
5460...........AM Lockport..........................4/1/1984
6635...........UB Westwinds...................... 4/1/1999
1263588.....Canandaigua Community
...................Toastmasters.........................4/5/2010
1027292.....Orange Orators ....................4/12/2007
1196232.....The Larkin Leaders...............4/21/2009
3641921.....Tiger Tales Toastmasters......4/28/2014
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Dear Patty
Dear Patty,
Recently, I attempted to submit my level 3 completion for the Engaging Humor Path. I gave the speeches to only one club and received my evaluations. I submitted both the before and after project assessments. From my understanding, everything is completed.
Here is a screenshot of my page with only 67% completion. Do you see something I forgot to do?
Baffled Barry
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Dear Baffled Barry,
If it is any consolation, you are not alone.
Step one: activate the third blue box. It should now look like this.
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Step two: launch the Level 3 completion by clicking on the blue box. You have now opened a detailed set of instructions from Toastmasters International which will guide you the rest of the way to completing L3.
Baffled Barry, now you must wait for the VP Education to approve your level. Once approved, you will see the level completed.
Special note, if this is your first time through Level 3, you will need to notify Base Camp that you have completed the roles of Toastmaster, Table Topics Master, and Evaluator before Level 4 will be opened for you. This may be completed under your Base Camp profile which is accessible by clicking on the silhouette or your profile picture on the upper right side of your education page.
Best of success,
Patty
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You can find:
- A calendar of District events
- When and where all District 65 Clubs are meeting
- Information about upcoming trainings
And more!
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