Changing of the Guard

This is an interesting time of year as a member of the Trio. The Club Growth Team is still working hard to achieve Club Growth goals and at the same time, I am learning and preparing for my new role as Program Quality Director. I have some exciting things to share with you regarding both roles.

Club Growth

We have four clubs that are working toward chartering by June 30. A bilingual club (English and Spanish), A Toastmasters club for members of the co-ed business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, and an online club for alumni of Concordia College, Moorhead. And of course, we are excited about the great strides our Presiding Excellence Club is making.

Presiding Excellence Club

Rich Andresen, DTM and Cathi Droz, DTM are chartering another new club in District 6 focused on Leadership called the Presiding Excellence Club – please see our website for more details. Fill out this form to receive updates on upcoming meetings and to join this great club which focuses on leadership roles in an organization. You can be a newer Toastmaster or a more seasoned Toastmaster, a club officer, or a Toastmaster considering leadership roles. If you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to Rich Andresen at pres6.toastmasters@gmail.com or 763-232-3777. You’re invited to our upcoming meetings (all at 7:00 p.m.) on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is on May 6 at 7:00 PM. The Zoom link will be sent to you after completing the Google form.

New club sponsors and mentors are needed as are club coaches for our existing clubs

We are always looking for members who want to grow in their leadership skills by serving on the Club Growth team. Click here to learn more about serving as a new club sponsor, a new club mentor, or a club coach for an existing club. We currently have clubs looking for a club coach – please share your love of Toastmasters and leadership skills with members who could benefit from your talents and experience! You may also request a club coach for your club here by completing the Club Seeking Club Coach form.

Upcoming Train the Trainer sessions for Club Officer Training Round One

Well-trained club officers are equipped to enhance club quality, develop and lead successful teams, and thrive in the Distinguished Club Program. All of these abilities contribute to fulfill the club mission. Club officers dedicate valuable time and provide a tremendous service to Toastmasters.

When club officers are well-trained to perform their duties, club members are better served. This makes the member experience more positive, which leads to a quality club experience and increased member retention. Without properly trained leaders at every level, districts and clubs cannot meet members’ needs or introduce the benefits of Toastmasters to others.

We’re trying something New for the 2021-2022 Train the Trainer sessions. All Division and Area Directors should choose the Train the Trainer session that works best for them. We will offer our trainers a completely immersive experience during these sessions. By the end of our three-hour Train the Trainer session, you will be equipped with all training materials, content, and activities needed for our round one club officer training.

Any Toastmaster interested in assisting with club officer training should attend one of these sessions as well.

Benefits of this format:

  • All Area Directors and Division Directors can experience the training first hand before moving forward with planning, coordinating, and conducting a training session.
  • During the Train the Trainer session, we will cover the material, have time for participants to learn the reason WHY we’re training on a module and to ask questions.
  • Attending these sessions will help ensure more consistent training sessions for our club officers.

Train the Trainer is offered for our District Leaders and anyone who has a passion for training. Simply register for the training date and time that works best for you by clicking on the date below:

May 15 from 9am – 12pm
OR
June 12 (after DEC) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30pm

Warm regards,
Linda

About the Author:

Linda Dorn, DTM is the District 6 Club Growth Director for the Toastmasters Program year 2020 – 2021.