District 71 Northern UK & Ireland

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Placeholder events

The following events have been designated as “placeholder” as some important information is missing, such as the Zoom details

Date/Time Event
18/11/2023
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Division G contests . Humorous speech and table topics

Divison G contests

Details TBC

02/12/2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
District Officer Training round 2 - Birmingham

In-person training event for District Officers

03/12/2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
District Officer Training round 2 - Dublin

In-person training event for District Officers

10/01/2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting

Online event to which all members of the District are welcome

27/01/2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Division G COT 2

Second round officer training
Details TBC

24/02/2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Club Officer Training - round 2

Online club officer training event

09/03/2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

This online meeting of the District Executive Committee is to head the draft realignment plans and consider relevant motions.

The District Executive Committee consists of the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, PR Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors and Area Directors.

 

16/03/2024
12:00 am
Division G contests . International speech and evaluation

Division G contests

Details TBC

06/04/2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

This online meeting of the District Executive Committee is to vote on business to set before the District Council and to receive the nominations report from the District Leadership Committee.

The District Executive Committee consists of the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, PR Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors and Area Directors.

 

10/04/2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting

Online event to which all members of the District are welcome

11/05/2024
All Day
District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting

This meeting of the District Executive Committee is to consider business to be set before the District Council.  It will take place during the District Conference, at a time and place to be announced.

The District Executive Committee consists of the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, PR Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors and Area Directors.

 

11/05/2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
District Council Meeting

This meeting of the District Council is to review progress on the District Success Plan, vote on proposals for realignment and other relevant motions, and elect the incoming District leaders for the 2024-25 term.

It will take place during the District conference.

The District Council consists of the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, PR Manager, Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Immediate Past District Director, Division Directors, Area Directors and the President & Vice-President Education of each member club in good standing.

 

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.