District 71 Northern UK & Ireland

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Toastmasters UK North & Ireland

Conference

Attending a Toastmasters conference, whether it is a District conference or an International conference is an opportunity to experience the best of what Toastmasters offers. There is an opportunity to network, to strengthen your knowledge and, above all enjoy fun, fellowship and being part of the Toastmaster family.

The District 71 “Fulfil Your Promise” conference was held online on 21-23 May 2021 and the International Convention was held online on 23-28 August.  The toastmasters.org website has more information about the 2021 Convention, and you can also access a range of sessions from the 2020 Convention.

Contest ribbons
Competitions

District Leadership team Structure
Elect the Leadership team

Toastmaster of the year
Toastmaster of the year award
Brenda Lannon

Brenda Lannon, Program Quality Director

It is important for all committee members in a club to understand what it is the other members are trying to achieve, why they are doing it and how they can support each other.

This incentive supports the Club’s Success Plan by providing clubs with a better chance of achieving their goals under the Distinguished Club Program (DCP)

Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. This incentive rewards clubs which renew 80% or more of their membership base at 30th June 2021. Having a good base of experienced members is important to offer mentoring to new members and stability to the club. 

It’s a good idea to follow up with members who do not renew to help club officers to understand the reason for not renewing and to extend an invite to rejoin at a future stage. They may be happy to stay on the club’s email list with this in mind.

James Finnegan

James Finnegan, Public Relations Manager

Good PR attracts new guests, invites discussion and improves the reputation of the Club and Toastmasters generally.

Elizabeth Jordan
Elizabeth Jordan, DTM, Club Growth Director

Elizabeth Jordan, Club Growth Director

Many clubs experience a loss in membership at September renewals as existing members leave the club for lots of different reasons. Recruiting in the early months helps to maintain the membership based upon the number of members at 30 June.

Maintaining a healthy membership number (25+) gives the club a much better opportunity to hold quality meetings with enough members to avoid double roles. Quality club meetings attract new members. Healthy club growth is an important part of Club Success.