Wells Fargo President and Chief Operating Officer John Stumpf: "I’m often asked how Wells Fargo team members can get ahead. As a veteran Toastmaster, I see great things for leaders engaged in this development opportunity. In fact, the future is promising when one can speak with a deeply rooted sense of enthusiasm and clarity, which are taught through Toastmasters." Read the entire letter.

Welcome Lisa Jenks as the District 6 Public Relations Officer.

Lisa joined Toastmasters 2 ½ years ago. In that short time, she has organized an Adopt-a-Highway program at Marsh Winds, set two world records with www.urdb.org - Most People Simultaneously Answering a Table Topics Question at a Toastmasters Event and Greatest Age Range Among Attendees at a Toastmasters Event. Last year she organized a group outing to a Twins game with the club names posted on the big screen - AND members leading the crowd on the big screen in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch.

Lisa already plans for all of us to set yet another world record during lunch at the February 20 TELI. You won’t want to miss it! She is excited by the possibilities in promoting District 6 clubs and Toastmasters! Feel free to contact her through the District 6 website Contact form.

Educational Presentation Schedule

The Educational presentation schedule is now available in a printable .pdf document. (45 kb)

Let's Set Another World Record!

Come for the Education!
Stay for the Luncheon and World Record!

That's right, District 6 Toastmasters will be setting a new world record at the TELI luncheon - and YOU can be a part of it! What is the record, you ask? We can't tell you that, but we can tell you that it features Toastmasters at their best, that it will be exceptionally fun, and that we need you to participate! The world record will be videotaped and posted to the Universal Record Database (www.urdb.org).

So, please, join us for the full TELI experience - the educational sessions, the luncheon, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking - and the world record!

Online Registration Available

Plan now to join us on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at TELI, which will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Park Place in St. Louis Park, MN. There will be Officer Training opportunities and Educational Sessions in the morning, followed by a luncheon program. Welcome special guest Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking. Registration for the officer training & educational events only is just $5. Include the luncheon program for a total registration fee of $35. Choose between a pork loin or vegetarian luncheon selection. If registering for the full event, your registration must be received by February 15, 2010.

Online registration link
Alternatively you can register by completing the registration form and sending it to Dru Jorgensen per the instructions on the form.

Nominations are now open for the offices of Lt. Governor Marketing, Lt. Governor Education & Training, District Governor and all 10 Division Governors for the 2010-2011 Toastmaster Year. Please see links below for Officer Qualifications (Officer Qualitifications) District Officer Nominating Form (Dist Off Nom Form) and a Qualifications Checklist (QualCheck).

All candidates for District Office will be contacted to set up an interview with the Nominating Committee. Qualified candidates that do not meet with the nominating committee prior to April 23 may run as a floor candidate at the Annual Business meeting held during the Spring Convention, Saturday April 24, 2010.

Please contact Nominating Committee Chair Joan Watson, toastmasterjoan@hotmail.com with questions or nominations.

District Officer Mission, Purpose & Qualifications
District Officer Nominating Form
District Officer Candidate Qualifications Checklist

The second round of Officer Training is underway and runs through February 28, 2010

Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and leader, but this potential needs to be developed. How can you help? By getting involved in the Youth Leadership Program. This year's YLP chair is Ravi Rai. Whether you are member interested in helping by volunteering, or if you are a visitor and would like to know more about bringing the program to your community, please visit our YLP page for more information. Downloadable brochure available here.

Recently we have received several inquiries through the Contact form regarding incorrect club information in our Find a Club listing, such as an error in a Club's website URL, meeting information, etc. We have even been contacted on things like contact email or phone which is strictly listed on the Toastmasters International website. We get our information from their website, so please verify your information there in the Conduct Club Business section. If you need help navigating the TI website or understanding how to verify and/or change your club's information, please refer to one of the following tutorials:
Verifying Your Club's Information on the TI Website (without logging on)
Update Your Club's Information on the TI Website

Once you have updated your information at TI, please allow a reasonable amount of time for our site to display the most recent information.

District 6 would like to thank everyone who has helped in any way with forming our newest clubs. Growing as a District is what will help us continue being successful and Distinguished. Is your club listed here? Be sure and get a club website set up so you can grow your club as well! If you have an idea or lead for a new club or want to help others as they charter, please contact Lt. Governor Marketing Catherine Rai Cardenuto using the Contact form. By working together we can share the great things Toastmasters International has to offer with everyone.

Clubs chartered in the 2009-10 year

Division	Area	Club #	Charter Date	Club Name	Location
Metro	44	1411166	11/05/2009	The 5th Amendment	Minneapolis