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Toastmasters Talk issue 7

November 25, 2023

A Message from the Club Growth Director, events around the District, anniversary celebrations, Division contest photos and results .. and much more!

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Toastmasters Talk issue 6

November 18, 2023

A Message from the Program Quality Director, an overview of how the District is doing, opening of bids for the 2025 conference, Division Contests, Forthcoming Events, a Shout Out to members, Key Dates & Resources

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Toastmasters Talk issue 5

November 11, 2023

A Message from the District Director, an overview of how the District is doing, opening of bids for the 2024 conference, Division Contests, Forthcoming Events, a Shout Out to members, Key Dates & Resources

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Toastmasters Talk issue 4

November 3, 2023

This week’s newsletter has Halloween treats, club growth award winners, news about upcoming training opportunities and Pat Johnson Past International President
Sparks our imagination to find ‘Shining Stars’ among our midst. Plus much more.
It features contributions by James Finnegan, Mairead Dillon, Danny Banks, Athlone Club, Tralee Toastmasters, Elizabeth Jordan & Steve Campion

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Toastmasters Talk issue 3

October 28, 2023

This week’s newsletter includes highlights from our Hall of Fame event, celebrations from around the District and useful information about contests and special events.

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Toastmasters Talk issue 2

October 21, 2023

A competition to help celebrate the 99th anniversary of Toastmasters International, membership milestones at Tralee Toastmasters, top tips for promoting your club and congratulations to our Triple Crown award winners

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Toastmasters Talk issue 1

October 14, 2023

Celebrating the 99th anniversary of Toastmasters International, the membership growth success of Elvet Speakers and 25 years of service by Ber O’Conner of Powdermills Toastmasters. This issue also features training about parliamentary procedures and speech contests

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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.