SMEDLEY AWARD Deadline Program Dates: August 1 – September 30 Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the …

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SMEDLEY AWARD PROGRAM Program Dates: August 1 – September 30 Can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members with a join date between August 1 and September 30? Accomplish this goal and you’ll qualify to receive a Smedley Award ribbon, named in honor of Ralph Smedley, which you can display on your club’s banner. Qualifying clubs can also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the …

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SMEDLEY AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to the two clubs in our district: Dynamically Speaking Club CanOrators Toastmasters Club We could not be more thrilled and proud of their accomplishments including this Smedley Award where we have seen they successfully gained 5 new members just in the months of August and September. What is their secret?  Better to hear it from them, as Ron MacTavish of Dynamically Speaking has shared: “… our philosophy about attracting new members.  We run stellar meetings, which are renowned for their high energy.  …

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SMEDLEY CLUB AWARD Message from Eugene Sicat, District 42 Club Growth Director Big salutes and congratulations to the two clubs in our district, Wascana Club and Dynamically Speaking, who have already added five new members as of September 15, and we are still 15 days before the deadline for the prestigious Smedley Club Award.  As of September 15, we have 3 other clubs who are very close to reaching 5 new members.  By September 30, we sure hope more clubs …

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Your Club needs to add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members to qualify for the Smedley Award. This membership drive will run until September 30th. Clubs that are successful in achieving this will receive a ribbon from TI, 10% off a TI store order, and a TI webcam/microphone from the District.

Your Club needs to add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members to qualify for the Smedley Award. This membership drive will run until September 30th. Clubs that are successful in achieving this will receive a ribbon from TI, 10% off a TI store order, and a TI webcam/microphone from the District.

Smedley Award

Open the door of opportunity to others. Invite others to join you at a Toastmasters meeting to help your club win a Smedley Award.

Celebrating a half-century adventure in Toastmasters Embarking on a half-century journey with Toastmasters, Dave Cartledge is a living testament to the incredible power of effective communication and leadership. Speaking with this seasoned Toastmaster to celebrate his remarkable 50th anniversary, we learn of a wealth of experiences, wisdom, and invaluable lessons learned throughout this extraordinary half-century adventure. Dave Cartledge, an active member of MVP Advanced Toastmasters interviewed by Christina Kruis. Which was the first club you joined? Foresters Toastmaster Club, Edmonton …

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Recognized Area Director  Time Frame: October 31 & April 30Requirements: Submit all AD reports one month early Earn in October, and in April. Prize:  Glass coffee mug

HELPING CLUBS FOR SUCCESS I am so excited to be part of this year’s District Leadership team.  This is a great opportunity for me to give back to this organization where leaders are made and to help our clubs succeed.  One of the initiatives that was introduced in the past couple of years was the 30-60-90 days plan to help clubs stay informed on what needs to be accomplished to reduce any surprises. 30-60-90 Days Plan Round 1: Club Officer …

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Around District 42 I have been deeply engaged in collaborating with the District team while acclimating myself to the responsibilities of the Club Growth Director role. I’ve been actively engaging with the Region 4 teams, forming dedicated teams for both the Club Coach and Club Extension Committees. My efforts have also encompassed formulating a comprehensive market analysis plan for the district. Despite our district’s current count of 100 clubs, there is a pressing concern, as five clubs hover on the …

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D42 Status Club Officer Training (COT) As of November-2023: 69.43% of officers trained Highlights: several clubs that have trained all their officers – 7 of 7 during this 1st round of training: Waters Edge (A01) Twin Rivers Club (A15) Calgary Talking Toastmasters (C11) Calgary Pace Setters Club (D23) Igniters (E6) Treasure Chest (B18) B.L.T. Toastmasters Club (B18) Heart of the Rockies (A1) WPTM Communicators (A10) MVP Advanced (A27) Connected Communicators Toastmasters Club (D2) Inspired Toastmasters (F29) See detailed status per division …

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Leadership Keys 1 2 3

For every imagined goal, a Toastmaster role will lead you to success. Follow the three Leadership Keys and step by step attain your goals. See the attached checklist to get started. Ready                  Resources Set                        Team Go!                       Next Step LEADERSHIP KEYS IN DEMAND Corporations, organizations and communities are hungry for leaders that will propel them into the future successfully.  Consider this short list of required qualities and imagine what other skills you can develop through Toastmasters. Relate to others                                      Active listening …

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How can I inspire you? Dear District 42 Members How can I inspire you? What do you need to take your Toastmaster membership to the next level? Let’s recap a bit & then look forward. This has been quite the year. We held the first Tall Tales Contest in many years. To say the least, it was fun. Our International Speech Contest winner, Joanne Smith, went to Regional Finals. We had star-studded training, organized by the divisions & the district. …

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DID YOU KNOW District 42 Website February 17, 2022 Visit the District 42 website to begin exploring. It is a treasure trove of information. To help with navigation on the District website, there are several tabs to click on: Home, About, Events, Members, Clubs, Districts, Opportunities, Blog, Find a Club and Search. These tabs are located at the top of the home page. If you click on home, you will return to the main page of https://d42tm.org If you’re planning …

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Igniters Toastmasters Another year of Igniting Spirits! Igniters Toastmasters like many other clubs had a challenging year. We were able find solutions and energize the members to keep Igniting Spirits! We are proud of being a President’s Distinguished Club for the past 7 years in a row and a place where laughter, learning, and friendship flourished. Mentoring is a cornerstone at our club to help members grow. Our President embraced using Zoom for our meetings. Having technical expertise and being …

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What is your goal?

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL? Message from the District 42 District Director Katrina Aburrow, DTM He who fails to plan is planning to fail.  Sir Winston Churchill Most of us are familiar with this quote from Sir Winston Churchill.   It means a lot to me because of my experience in planning through Toastmasters.   I used to think that I had zero experience in planning and my lack of confidence in strategic planning made job interviews particularly scary.   I didn’t realize that …

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  AWARDS TIME FRAME REQUIREMENTS PRIZES Smedley Award Aug 1 – Sept 30 5 New/Dual/Reinstated Members Ribbon & 10% Discount on TI Store Smedley Award (D42 Award) Aug 1 – Sept 30 5 New/Dual/Reinstated Members Bluetooth Speaker 1 per Division Talk Up Toastmasters Feb 1 – Mar 31 5 New/Dual/Reinstated Members Ribbon & 10% Discount on TI Store Talk Up Toastmasters (D42 Award) Feb 1 – Mar 31 5 New/Dual/Reinstated Members Bluetooth Speaker 1 per Division Beat The Clock May …

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Talk Up Toastmasters

It’s that time of year again – February!   Time to Talk Up Toastmasters! Let’s ramp up our membership recruitment efforts for our clubs!   Talk Up Open Houses We invited guests to January Open Houses. Or we are going to invite them to our February Open House. Guess what – your club can win a membership recruitment award!   That’s right, sign up your guests. Then get them involved as new members in your club from February 1 to …

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RECOGNITION and INCENTIVES Smedley Award Time Frame: August 1 – September 30Requirements: 5 New/Dual/Reinstated MembersPrize: $25.00 Gift Card   WINNERS Beat The Clock Time Frame: May 1 – June 30Requirements: 5 New/Dual/Reinstated MembersPrize: Beat the Clock ribbon, discount code for 10% off their next club order at the TI store. WINNERS Talk Up Toastmasters Time Frame: February 1 – March 31Requirements: 5 New/Dual/Reinstated MembersPrize: Talk up Toastmasters ribbon, discount code for 10% off their next club order on the TI store.Click …

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