Hello District 6,

Happy December! As we near the end of 2023 thoughts of New Year resolutions come to mind. I get excited to think about new goals and envision future success. I hope you do, as well.

This year I was very excited to complete my DTM, the Distinguished Toastmasters achievement.    I want to encourage all of you to reach for this Toastmasters goal. It’s a very educational and rewarding process. Please don’t be intimated. Yes. it takes time, but you can accomplish it in small steps. Each step is highly rewarding.

Here are the current DTM, Distinguished Toastmasters requirements, from the Toastmasters International website:

The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest educational achievement in Toastmasters.

To earn the DTM, you are required to:

1. Complete two learning paths,
2. Serve as a club officer for two six–month terms or one annual term, participate in the preparation of a Club Success Plan, and participate in a District-sponsored Club Officer Training,
3. Serve a complete one-year term as a District leader,
4. Serve successfully as a club mentor or coach,
5. Serve successfully as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program,
6. Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.) Members can receive access to the DTM project on Base Camp once they have completed one path and Levels 1, 2, and 3 in a second, unique path. To receive this project, email educationprogram@toastmasters.org.

Please refer to the Distinguished Toastmaster Award Application for a complete list of requirements.

Thank you all for your efforts and contributions in 2023. I hope this has inspired you to think about your personal goals and new ideas for the year ahead. Here’s to a new year. May you have a successful and wonderful 2024!