Hello, District 6 Toastmasters! Welcome to a brand new Toastmasters year! 

I am honored to be your 2023 – 2024 Public Relations Manager! I have an excellent team lined up to help spread the word about District 6 clubs and its talented members. Good PR is vital to many Toastmasters activities. You can’t run a business or expect an event to draw a large crowd without appropriate media attention. Likewise, Toastmasters clubs can’t remain strong without attracting new members while retaining current members. 

The main goal of public relations is to generate positive awareness of the Toastmasters brand to attract and retain members. It requires keeping the public fully informed of club or District activities through effective communication and media relations. Overall, good PR will build membership, gain public recognition, and enhance perception. 

An effective public relations and publicity program requires the support and involvement of every Toastmaster. Well-planned, well-organized, and well-conducted meetings, programs, and events provide a solid foundation for good PR.  

As a Toastmaster, you are the best cheerleader for your club to shout from the rooftops about all of the amazing things that you and your club are doing throughout the Toastmasters year. Advertise your meetings on your club’s Facebook page, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Meet Up and Eventbrite. Feature your club’s special events such as Speechcraft and Open Houses on the District 6 Facebook page and Toastmasters International Facebook pages. 

As your Public Relations Manager, I am here to help you with tips, tricks, and strategies to get the word out. In addition to providing several resources for you over the course of the year, I will be holding VPPR seminars starting in August and sending VPPR emails. I am also available to answer questions or give training to help you utilize the tools that Toastmasters International has designed just for you. Whether your question is big or small, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss all things Public Relations. 

Finally, I am looking for someone to manage the District 6 Podcasts. If you are working towards your DTM, this may be a perfect opportunity for a project. Please contact me for more details if you are interested. 

This is an exciting time to be a Toastmaster! I look forward to serving you throughout this year!