Club Success Plans

YOU are wonderful! Your direct efforts in submitting the Club Succes Plan before the September 30^th deadline will make a difference for our District this year!

I want to personally thank every club member, club officer, Club Coaches and Mentors, Area Director, Division Director, and the District leadership for your patience and contributions to the Club Success Plan submissions this year! I am pleased to inform our District 42 members, that 102 out of 105 clubs submit their Club Success Plan!  That represents a 97% success rate for our District – YOU should all be proud! Wishing your club much success this Toastmasters year – together we can achieve great things!

DCP Program – Tier 1: Momentum Makers

Congratulations to 20 clubs for starting the year strong! (Check the table below) This early milestone honors clubs that build early momentum in their DCP goals, setting the tone for a successful year!  The criteria for this award were for D42 clubs to achieve 3 DCP points by September 30^th. 

Blueprint for Success Award Recipients

Astonishing Achievement! 70 Clubs in District 42 achieved the Blueprint for Success Award! (Check the table below) The Blueprint for Success Award recognizes Toastmasters Clubs that demonstrate commitment to strong leadership, planning, and growth.   All 70 clubs met the three (3) required criteria:

1. Submitting Club Officer list before June 30,
2. Minimum of 4 officers trained by August 31, and
3. Submitting the Club Success Plan by September 30. 

This award celebrates clubs dedicated to building a solid foundation for growth, engagement, and excellence – setting the stage for a successful Toastmasters year. Congratulations to the following clubs who achieved this year’s Blueprint for Success Award.

Club Officer Training – Round 2

Round 2 Leadership Development and Club Officer training starts November 1 and will run until the end of February.   For this round, we will be focusing on Handling Difficult Conversations, Club Officer Roles, and The Perfect Open House. 

• November Noon Hour Sessions (Alberta) – November 12, 19, and 29th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm MST or 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST (Online)
• November 15 – Division E – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST (Online)
• November 24 – Division D – 6:30 – 9:30 PM MST (Online)
• December 7 – Division C – 6:00 9:00 PM MST (Online) – Stay tuned for Calendar App!
• January 17 – Division A – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST (In Person) – Stay tuned for Calendar App!
• January 31 – Division B – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST (Online) – Stay tuned for Calendar App!
• February Noon Hour Sessions (Saskatchewan) – February 3, 10, and 24^th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST or 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST (Online)
• February 9 – Division F – 6:00 – 9:00 PM MST (Online) – Stay tuned for Calendar App!

*External District Club Officer Training Sessions will be communicated to the Division Directors and Area Directors as they become known*

To support the Training and other District led events, there are currently two scheduled Tech Training sessions, “Behind the Scenes with Tech Training – Gain Hands on Experience with Tech!”  This 50-minute session will explore Zoom Events and you will learn to help hosts and speakers during events, learn the difference between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Events, and help guide attendees between rooms.  No tech background require – just curiosity and a willingness to learn. 

• November 1 – 9:30 – 10:30 AM MST
• November 8 – 9:30 – 10:30 AM MST

*Additional dates to follow – Tentatively

 D42 Conference

The conference committee is looking for additional volunteers in various areas such as facilities, publicity, sponsorship, etc.  Also, the previous Conference Chair recently stepped down, and we are looking for a replacement. 

A Toastmasters conference chair is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale event like a district conference. This role involves overseeing the budget, managing a team of volunteers, coordinating with the venue, and ensuring all aspects of the conference, from logistics to program design, align with Toastmasters standards. The chair acts as the central point of contact between the District Leadership Team, venue staff, and other committee leads to create a successful event. 

Skills gained

• Advanced leadership: Develop strategic thinking, decision-making, and team management skills at a high level.
• Project management: Gain experience in managing a large-scale project from conception to completion.
• Problem-solving: Learn to anticipate challenges and find creative solutions in a high-pressure environment. 

If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing the conference in the Spring please reach out to PQD@d42tm.org

 A Special District 42 Message from International President, Aletta Rochat

The District 42 Trio met online with International President, Aletta Rochat on October 8^th and we were able to share our vision and goals for the District this year.  Aletta was kind enough to record a special message to our District 42 members.  We hope her words inspire you and give you the courage to keep fighting for your goals so we can all achieve success – together.  Let’s make this last year as District 42, a year to remember!  To hear Aletta’s special message to our District 42 members, listen HERE.

Stacey Kaminski
D42 Program Quality Director