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Thursday December 1, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
 

Mutual Toasters is having a Christmas Party and looking for new members!

Location: 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, MI 49508
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
Event Type: In-Person and virtual
Please RSVP to Josh, Vice President of Education by email at jwinkelstein@hastingsmutual.com or by phone at 517.488.2676 (please leave a message)

You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes early so you do not miss anything.  We will have refreshments, a Table Topics contest, and possible humorous speech. There is no charge so what do you have to lose?  See you there!

Posted by David F. Carr on November 27, 2022

Thursday December 1, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 

Part 2 of 2 Part Training Event on Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday, December 1 from 7-9 PM.  Online event via Zoom.

Attendance by Club Officers is required for both sessions to receive credit for your club. The success of your clubs depends on you being trained to fulfill your role. 

At this Club Officer Training, you will:

  • Learn from the club officer training sessions
  • Gain the confidence and skills to lead your club to success this year

Main Sessions Presentations will include:

  • Building a Championship Club
  • Building for Continued Success
  • Speech Contest Overview
  • Officers Breakout Sessions

We are using Zoom for this training. The training will be from 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT (GMT -4). The meeting room will open at 6:30 PM for Sign-in and to allow everyone to get set up.

NOTE: You only have to register once for both days. When you register you will not receive the link for the meeting at that time. The day before the training, you will receive an email with a personalized Zoom link just for you. If you hold multiple office roles, you only need to register once. You must attend both meetings via video (computer, laptop, tablet, or app on cell phone) to receive officer credit.Edit

Posted by David F. Carr on November 4, 2022

Tuesday December 6, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 

Part 1 of 2 Part Training Event on Tuesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 8 from 7-9 PM. Online event via Zoom.


Attendance by Club Officers is required for both sessions to receive credit for your club. The success of your clubs depends on you being trained to fulfill your role. 

At this Club Officer Training, you will:

  • Learn from the club officer training sessions
  • Gain the confidence and skills to lead your club to success this year

Main Sessions Presentations will include:

  • Building a Championship Club
  • Building for Continued Success
  • Speech Contest Overview
  • Officers Breakout Sessionse

We are using Zoom for this training. The training will be from 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT (GMT -4). The meeting room will open at 6:30 PM for Sign-in and to allow everyone to get set up.

NOTE: You only have to register once for both days. When you register you will not receive the link for the meeting at that time. The day before the training, you will receive an email with a personalized Zoom link just for you. If you hold multiple office roles, you only need to register once. You must attend both meetings via video (computer, laptop, tablet, or app on cell phone) to receive officer credit.Edit

Posted by David F. Carr on November 4, 2022

Thursday December 8, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 

Part 2 of 2 Part Training Event on Tuesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 8 from 7-9 PM. Online event via Zoom.


Attendance by Club Officers is required for both sessions to receive credit for your club. The success of your clubs depends on you being trained to fulfill your role. 

At this Club Officer Training, you will:

  • Learn from the club officer training sessions
  • Gain the confidence and skills to lead your club to success this year

Main Sessions Presentations will include:

  • Building a Championship Club
  • Building for Continued Success
  • Speech Contest Overview
  • Officers Breakout Sessions

We are using Zoom for this training. The training will be from 7:00 – 9:00 PM EDT (GMT -4). The meeting room will open at 6:30 PM for Sign-in and to allow everyone to get set up.

NOTE: You only have to register once for both days. When you register you will not receive the link for the meeting at that time. The day before the training, you will receive an email with a personalized Zoom link just for you. If you hold multiple office roles, you only need to register once. You must attend both meetings via video (computer, laptop, tablet, or app on cell phone) to receive officer credit.Edit

Posted by David F. Carr on November 4, 2022

Saturday December 10, 2022 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
 

Christmas Holiday Celebration
District Executive Committee Meeting for all Area and Division Directors, District Officers and Invited Guests.
Location: Hybrid – Details will be coming soon.

Posted by David F. Carr on November 27, 2022

Tuesday December 27, 2022 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
 

Attention VPPRs and all Toastmasters interested in promoting your club! You can get credit in Pathways for implementing any or all of these promotional techniques. Join us for Online Training on how to use these tools to promote your club. 
 

December Topic: How Meetup works and how to use it effectively


Everyone is encouraged to stay for the Marketing Committee Meeting immediately following

Future Topics – (check back to the Calendar for listings on the last Tuesday of each month)

  • The Brand Manual: Why it is so valuable. How to use it.
  • How to create ads and promos for Facebook and Instagram
  • Marketing Skills 101: Writing Hooks and Headlines
  • The basics of Canva; how to use it to create event flyers for print or digital use.
  • How to get attention for and event by writing a Press Release and where to send it.

Questions? Contact PRM@62toast.com

Posted by David F. Carr on December 6, 2022

Tuesday December 27, 2022 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
 

Be a part of the D62 Marketing Committee!

Through the Club Growth Director’s guidance and leadership, the Marketing Team analyzes the need, opportunity, and potential for new clubs in the District and helps prepare an effective marketing plan, including club building and retention programs. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8258645216

Members of the marketing committee help in various roles including but not limited to, strategic planning, content creation and the effective delivery of that content utilizing a variety of delivery channels.  

Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the marketing committee. Members should enjoy the opportunity to get social and inspire others to benefit from being a Toastmaster! 


We hope you will join us. Contact Julie Gessner at juliemgessner@gmail.com for details. 

Posted by David F. Carr on December 7, 2022

Monday January 9, 2023 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
 

Join West Michigan Advanced Toastmasters (WMAT) “New Year, New You” Open House meeting, featuring:

Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking
Presenting: 17 Minutes to Your Dream

Walk away with skills to overcome self doubt, and strategies to get your dream on track.

Contact club President Nancy Tuohy for zoom information at nancyhtuohy@gmail.com
 
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT, and the opportunity to interact with Darren LaCroix!!

Posted by David F. Carr on January 2, 2023

Wednesday January 18, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 

District Executive Committee Meeting for all Area and Division Directors, District Officers and Invited Guests.
Location: Online – Link will be sent with agenda.

Posted by David F. Carr on October 3, 2022

Monday January 23, 2023 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
 

For information, the TRIO will be in Las Vegas on January 23 and 24 for mid-year district leader training.  

Posted by David F. Carr on January 7, 2023

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