Meet Your New Team for 2020-21
District Director
Program Quality Director
Club Growth Director
Rena Weikle DTM
Dotun Eliezer DTM
Richard Mattis DTM
Now that the voting is finalized, we can introduce the new team for the 2020-21 year. Their terms will start July 1, 2020. In the meantime, they are all focused on finishing strong this year and setting up for a fantastic year to come. Please congratulate them and if you are interested in getting involved in a role, please express your interest by clicking here, or reach out to any of them.
Voting for 2020 Spring Council Meeting Finalised!
There were 201 votes cast. There were a total of 168 club votes. 92 club votes were required for quorum. Quorum has been achieved and the results are official.
How is COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting District 99?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought on many changes to our society. The Board of Directors for Toastmasters International have been meeting and makeing changes which they are promoting on their web page at https://toastmasters.org/COVID-19. They have also issued directives to districts to which District 99 must adhere.
How is that impacting your club? Listen to District Director Lana Sweeney give her overview in the video to the left. And, read the information on District 99’s COVID-19 Status page.
Visit the COVID-19 Status page for information about the current status of district operations, tips on meeting online and a list of clubs that are going to be meeting online.
Register your club to let us know you are still meeting in virtual space by filling out this form.
Club Officer elections for program year 2020-21 are recommended to be conducted during the first club meeting in May. For support on how to conduct elections online visit Toastmasters International Club Officer Elections FAQ.
Club Marketing Master Class (20-May-2020)
Check out this masterclass which is a panel discussion with an industry expert, Al Wynant, sharing insight on how to grow and sustain an online meeting attendance
This masterclass provides introductory learning on the following topics:
1. What to expect post COVID-19
2. Best practices for starting online
3. Online tools and technology evaluation
4. Creating an interactive online experience
5. How to inspire virtual meeting participation
6. Sustaining online meetings
Presentation materials are available for download here.
Related resource: Club Marketing Masterclass(24-Nov-2019)
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Club Marketing Master Class (20-May-2020)
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many of our clubs have adapted their meetings into an online format. This has a deep learning curve for some.
In this masterclass, industry expert, Al Wynant on May 20, 2020, shared insights on the strategies, tips, tricks and tools for growing and sustaining an online meeting attendance.
It was an honour to have Al share his 30-year experience on this subject matter.
Watch these sessions and download the presentation materials compiled to help your club finish the […]
Be a recipient of the club growth awards!
The District conference is getting close and there are opportunities to become an award recipient in any of these categories:
- Membership Retention
- Club Retention
- Club Extension
- The Big Push Awards
Whether you are a club coach, an area director, a division director, a member/club officer that is excited about this opportunity or you are currently working towards your DTM in the legacy program, access the […]
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