District 65 Toastmasters

Greetings District 65.  Can you believe we are already well into the second half of the Toastmasters year?  Time has a way of slipping by and before you know it the year will be over.  Here is a recap of where we stand today:

• 64 CC’s, our goal is 138, the district is behind 74
• 27 AC’s out of a goal of 39, the district is behind 12,
• 101 paid clubs; our goal is 106 the district is behind five new clubs,

Member payments are at 1987 the goal for the district for June 30 is 4024…..

As you can see, we have accomplished a lot in the first half of the year but we have much more work to do over the next five months.  I am confident we are up to the challenge. I am very proud of how everyone is pulling together to make District 65 the best ever.  Please encourage each other to put forth the extra effort for your clubs to become Distinguished or better.

The goals for educational awards are well within reach.  The club and membership goals will require much more effort.   We are fast approaching April, the most critical month for dues renewals. Now would be an excellent time for clubs to present the Moments of Truth Module from the Successful Club Series.  It is an excellent barometer to see how your club is doing for club growth and retention. If your club does not have the module you may download it from the T. I. web site.  I challenge each club to do the Moments of Truth module between now and March 1.  The person giving the module can receive credit towards an AL leader award!

Another major initiative I want to tell you about is the marketing toolkit that has been developed by Central Division Governor Jared Kronenburg and Professionally Speaking President Jim Contino.  It is a very aggressive marketing campaign designed to help every club in the district to increase membership and to build new clubs.  The plan was presented to the District Officers on January 16, and at the four club officer training sessions.  We feel this is a good plan and has the potential to recruit new members and build new clubs.  The feedback from the club officers has been very positive as well.

Here is the plan in detail: