Improv Workshop of 2013

Enjoy the photos from the Improv Workshop put on by Advanced Toastmasters, Lyceum Toastmasters, and Toastitarians! This provided a great learning experience for bringing Improve concepts to our speeches. It was a great meetting

Ellen O’Connor Pieklo D65 Toastmasters Public Relations Officer

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District 65 Conference Volunteers Make 2013 Spring Conference a Success

On May 3-5, 2013, District 65 hosted its spring conference at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, New York. With three days of events, the only way to accomplish this is to have many dedicated volunteers to help. Please take time to thank the many volunteers who made this conference a

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Morning Knights Toastmasters to Host Open House on May 10th.

Morning Knights Toastmasters (morningknights.toastmastersclubs.org), invites residents to its open house to meet members and listen to speakers talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. Morning Knights Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,”

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Guide to Toastmaster Acronyms

Many Toastmasters can be confused by the acronyms that are used frequently when listening or speaking to another Toastmaster. The following is a great cheat sheet to deciphering those you’ll commonly find in Toastmasters’ materials.

Most Commonly Used Acronyms in Toastmasters:

IP: International President

IPIP: Immediate Past International President

PIP: Past International President

ID: International

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2013 Triple Crown Awards for the Spring Conference

At the Spring District Conference, members who have submitted three educational awards in this District will be recognized at the Saturday Evening Banquet.  Currently, there are 22 members who will be recognized for the Triple Crown Award:

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2013-2014 District 65 Nominations

The Nominating Committee has submitted their report and the following  candidates have been nominated for District 65 Leadership positions for 2013-2014. Elections will be held at the District Council meeting on May 4, 2013 which will be held immediately following the C&L Luncheon at the Spring

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District 65 Leadership At Work

District 65 Leadership in Action

2013 Central Division Spring Contest

On April 6th, the 2013 Central Division Spring Contest will be held at the Genesee County Communit College, One College Road, Batavia, NY. 14020. The day will begin at 8:30 am with registration and a continental breakfast. Contests begin at 9:15 am. If you will be attending please email

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2013 Pat Panfile-Ben Luce Award Nomination Request

Dear Fellow Toastmasters in District 65

Do you know of a Toastmaster who is outstanding not only at giving presentations, but in being a leader as well? A person who would bend over backwards to help not only their club and its members, but other clubs and members as well?

Now is the chance to

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Speak, The Movie :: Growing Your Club’s Membership

“GROW YOUR MEMBERSHIP…OR ELSE!”

Timothy Shea, VP-Public Relations Empire Statesmen Toastmasters

The High Performance Leadership (HPL) program—completion of which is a requirement for the Advanced Leader Silver award—features five projects offering instruction and practice in such vital leadership areas as developing a vision, goal-setting and planning, developing plans and strategies, and team-building. It also gives

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