District 91 Newsletter
June 2021
It's time to change

June is the last month in the Toastmasters year, yet for some it is a start of their journey in a new role. It's a perfect time to evolve and explore, to give back and gather up, and thrive despite the challenges.

Fantastic things for you and your club are within reach:
  • Learn about our talents
  • Beat the clock in membership building contest
  • Get awards and incentives
  • Tune in the inspiring message from our District leaders
Talents of Toastmasters
Did you know that Toastmasters are brimming with talents? Our fellow members went above and beyond this month to share the magic and raise our community's profile.

We were on the radio 📻
  • Our Club Growth Director and Program Quality Director-elect, Rupa Datta took her public speaking to the next level when she was interviewed by Andy Hessey on Wycombe Sound radio. Listen here as Rupa tells the world what Toastmasters is.

We were in the newspapers 📰
  • Solent Speakers, Spinnaker Speakers, Shilling Speakers clubs appeared in the local newspaper emphasising how Fun Toastmasters public speaking groups help people across Portsmouth, Fareham and Havant gain confidence and leadership skills.

We were on the stage 🎉
  • Excalibur Speakers, Berkeley Square Speakers, City Limits Speakers, London Communicators and Early Bird Speakers joined together to make an outstanding musical play. Read about their opera in our blog and watch it here.
From Strength To Strength
Our community is an amazing place, despite all the challenges the world throws at us.
Let's make it even better and expand it even more!
By adding new members this month,
besides sharing fun and workload, bringing diversity and fresh views to your club,
you can win fantastic prizes to develop your club further!

Please invite your friends, colleagues, team members, managers, clients, students, mentors, mentees, neighbours...
and share the joy of Toastmasters!
The first 25 clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members till the end of June will receive £50 for their club in the Beat the Clock award.

Congratulations to the Connected Speakers London club that leads the way! 🥇
Message from our District Director
News from Helena and Rupa
Let’s Become the Distinguished District!

Our 89 clubs achieved Distinguished status! For our District to become Smedley Distinguished, just 11 more clubs need to achieve Distinguished status or above. So invite the guests back, bring friends and reach the educational goals!
And remember, the date for submission of your club officer lists is 30 June.

Helena Boden-Brewer
Program Quality Director,
District Director-elect
Transitions, Targets and Training

Just like that, we have now only a few weeks left until the end of the Toastmasters year. 
Do you know how your club is performing in the Distinguished Club Program?
It is not too late to bring a friend to your club meeting, sign up for a committee role or simply deliver that speech or help with that role to bring energy and enthusiasm into your club meetings.

Rupa Datta
Club Growth Director,
Program Quality Director-elect
Prepare for the New Year
Has your club had the club officers elections? Is the list submitted in the Club Central?
  • If not, what are you waiting for?
  • If yes, congratulations as your club has begun its journey towards the Distinguished status in 2021/22 programme year!
Please also check the training dates with your Area & Division Directors to get prepared for success.

In case you are still thinking if joining the committee really worth it, discover here and get inspired by what Nana Mensah, VP Membership from 1st London Toastmasters learned during this year. According to Nana, "with the help of a great team, you are capable of more than you imagine"!

Claim Your Incentives
Learn why you should claim in the video message by our Past District Director Jean Gamester and use these instructions to get the rewards straight to your club account.

Save the Date
District Program Quality team is working hard to ensure useful and interesting events are there for you.
Some key dates this month:
  • 10 June - Oxford Internationals Club launch
  • 12 June - Division J Summer Leadership Institute
  • 13 June - Mental Health workshop by Brian Skelton
  • 27 June - Thriving with Parliamentary Procedure by Pat Johnson

Get the links to register in our District 91 Calendar.

Many events are being added so check our calendar regularly.
June Magazine Available Now
The June issue of the Toastmaster magazine is packed with the exciting news and valuable advice.

  • Learn everything about public speaking in a multilingual world.
  • Find the tips on crafting a compelling presentation.
  • Keep your club healthy with the five vital questions to ask.
District Vacancies
Explore the opportunities beyond your club! Check our leadership vacancies and choose the one where your talents will grow the most!

If you are still hesitant, Clare Crowther answers why you should be a club coach.

Roles available for every taste and past experience - from club mentor, club coach and webinar manager - to club retention team member, club quality committee member and PR team member. Various time commitments can be accommodated.
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