www.d44toastmasters.org as of 08/10/2016 v7 Page 1 District 44 Leaders: Welcome to the District Leadership Team! 2016-2017 marks our 4 th year as District 44. As we emerge to being this new journey, we as your District staff are committed to support and motivate the members we serve and ensure they successfully achieve a higher quality club and member experience through the (DCP) Distinguish Club Program Education, Membership and Training Goals. As district leaders you are the first impression our members within District 44 will have of Toastmasters and District 44. This year, we continue our work to fulfill the district mission by inspiring and empowering clubs to plan and set goals. Through it all we will maintain a positive and supportive environment where members will learn and grow. Keeping the lines of communication open will be key to our success. Understanding the needs of our members will be a requirement that will help the district emerge as a strong and exciting district that all can be proud to call their own. Individual member’s success will be our focus. The decision you’ve made to serve as a district leader will be exhilarating and an experience that will transform your leadership and communication skills. This Leadership Directory contains District, Division, Area, and club officer contact information within District 44. Please use the information contained herein for Toastmasters purposes only. Thank you for your continued dedication and service to District 44 Toastmasters. I wish you the best in your term. Sincerely, Vicki Noethling, DTM District Director District 44 State of Georgia Toastmasters West of I-85
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District 44 Leaders: Welcome to the District Leadership Team! 2016-2017 marks our 4th year as District 44. As we emerge to being this new journey, we as your District staff are committed to support and motivate the members we serve and ensure they successfully achieve a higher quality club and member experience through the (DCP) Distinguish Club Program Education, Membership and Training Goals. As district leaders you are the first impression our members within District 44 will have of Toastmasters and District 44. This year, we continue our work to fulfill the district mission by inspiring and empowering clubs to plan and set goals. Through it all we will maintain a positive and supportive environment where members will learn and grow. Keeping the lines of communication open will be key to our success. Understanding the needs of our members will be a requirement that will help the district emerge as a strong and exciting district that all can be proud to call their own. Individual member’s success will be our focus. The decision you’ve made to serve as a district leader will be exhilarating and an experience that will transform your leadership and communication skills. This Leadership Directory contains District, Division, Area, and club officer contact information within District 44. Please use the information contained herein for Toastmasters purposes only. Thank you for your continued dedication and service to District 44 Toastmasters. I wish you the best in your term.
Sincerely,
Vicki Noethling, DTM District Director District 44 State of Georgia Toastmasters West of I-85
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THE VALUES OF TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Toastmasters International’s core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member, and respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a means of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the future.
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL VISION Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, giving them the courage to change.
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders
THE DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL VALUES
Integrity
Respect
Service
Excellence
THE MISSION OF THE TOASTMASTERS CLUB We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
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THE TOASTMASTERS PROMISE
As a member of Toastmasters International and the _______________ Toastmasters Club, I promise… To attend Club meetings regularly; To prepare all of my speeches to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Basic
and Advanced Communication and Leadership Manuals; To willingly prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments; To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations; To help the Club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to
learn and grow; To willingly serve my Club as an officer when called upon to do so; To treat my fellow Club members and our guests with respect and courtesy; To bring guests to Club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership
offers; To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition
programs; and, To maintain honest and ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities.
MEMBER PLEDGE
“I, ________________________, in the presence of my fellow members of the ___________ Toastmasters Club, make this firm obligation… To attend meetings regularly and prepare fully for each assignment; To apply myself to the program outlined in the Toastmasters manuals; To participate actively in Club activities; To evaluate others in a positive, constructive manner; To build open, friendly relationships with my fellow members; and, To bring other new members into the Club so that they can also gain the benefits of
Toastmasters.”
CLUB PLEDGE “We, the members of the ______________ Toastmasters Club, pledge … To support you in your quest for self-development; To provide you with positive, helpful evaluations; To maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere; To give you opportunities to help others; and, To make your Toastmasters membership a rewarding and fulfilling experience.”
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LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
District 44 Calendar of Events ……………....... 5 Communication & Leadership Track ……….… 12 District Leadership Team ……………………… 13-17 Division Directors ……………………………….. 18 Area Directors …………………………………… 18-19 Alphabetical Listing of Clubs …………….….…. 20 Alignment as of 7/13/16 ………………………… 23
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Training Austell, GA Location EPIC Center
Club Officers Training, General Session and Educational Sessions for all members.
25-30 Club Officer Training
Division Make up Training
31 Club Deadline
Clubs conclude Table Topics and International Speech Contests. Submit winners to Area Director.
Feb 2017
1 TI Incentive Begin “Talk up Toastmasters” Membership Campaign. Clubs adding 5 new, dual or reinstated members between now and
March 31 will receive a ribbon from TI and a 10% discount on your next TI order.
2 Club Officer Training
Toastmasters Leadership Institute: Mid-Year Training Turner Chapel, Marietta
Club Officers Training, General Session and Educational Sessions for all members.
3 District Audit
Meeting
District Audit Committee Meeting
15 District Deadline
Mid-year audit due to WHQ – July 1 – Dec 31. Monthly District Treasurer Report ending December due
to District Trio.
8-28 Club Officer
Training
Division Make Up Training – date/locations TBD
25 DEC District Executive Council Meeting (DEC) – Smyrna
Community Center – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Nomination Committee Interviews 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
28 District Deadline
Deadline for District completion of officer training to receive DCP credit.
Mar 2017
1 District
Incentives
Begin District March Madness Education and
Membership Campaign. Rewards and recognition will be announced at the spring Conference.
Begin “District Early Dues Submission” Contest. All clubs submitting dues for 80% of membership by March 15 will be entered into a special drawing and awarded Club investment
bucks at spring Conference.
1 Club
Deadline
Begin April Dues Renewal Period.
7 Area
Deadline
Areas conclude Table Topics and International Speech
Contests. Submit winners to Division Director
12 Area
Deadline
2nd Round 2017 Club Area Visits must be completed
15 District
Deadline
Monthly District Treasurer Report ending January due to
District Trio.
15 Club
Incentive Deadline
End District Club PR Contest (Newsletter, Website, Media
Relations, and Creativity). Winners will be recognized at the spring Conference
17 Area Deadline
First 2017 Round Club Area Visit Reports must be submitted to TI (note that this is D44’s 2nd 2017 report)
25 DEC District Executive Council Meeting (DEC) – Smyrna Community Center – 9:00 – 1:30
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31 Club
Deadline
April 1 Club Dues Renewal period ends. A club with fewer
than 8 members becomes inactive. April 1 dues renewals must be received at WHQ for DCP
membership and active club status credit.
31 TI Incentive Deadline
End “Talk up Toastmasters” Membership Campaign
Apr 2017
1 -30 District Deadline
Monitor District and Division Success Plans and address gaps with DEC members.
New Clubs
Club Retention Educational Goals
Membership Goals
11 Division
Deadline
Divisions conclude Table Topics and International Speech.
Submit winners to PQD
14 District Deadline
Monthly District Treasurer Report ending February due to District Trio.
22 DEC District Executive Council Meeting (DEC) – Smyrna Community Center – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
30 District Deadline
Q3 District Treasurer Report due to WHQ
May 2017
1 TI Incentive Deadline
Begin “Beat The Clock” Membership Campaign. Clubs adding 5 new, dual or reinstated members between now and June 30 will receive a ribbon from TI and a 10% discount on
your next TI order.
12-13 Conference Spring Conference – Renaissance Midtown Atlanta
District Table Topic and International Speech Contest Awards Banquet, including the District Toastmaster of the
Year Award and CL Award Recipient. Hall of Fame
Educational Programs/Mentoring/Coaching Workshop
Networking Business Meeting
13 District Deadline
Monthly District Treasurer Report ending March due to District Trio.
13 Area Deadline
Second 2017 Round Area Club Visits must be completed
31 Area Deadline
Deadline for Area Directors to submit second-round club visit to WHQ
Jun 2017
1 District
Planning
Begin Transition Planning for new District Officers
3-4 District
Planning
District Leadership Session – Complete Calendar; Review
2017-2018 Budget and District Success Plan
15 District
Deadline
Monthly District Treasurer Report ending May due to District
Trio.
10 District
Training
Area and Division Director Training 2017
17 DEC District Executive Council Meeting (DEC): 2016-17 End
of Year Celebration – Smyrna Community Center – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Training
30 TI Incentive Deadline
End “Beat The Clock” Membership Campaign.
30 Club Deadline
Club Officer lists due to WHQ
30 District Deadline
Due to WHQ incoming District Leadership Bank Signature Cards
Toastmasters International Recognition
Communication Track Leadership Track COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR (CC) Requirements:
Completed the Competent Communication manual See the CC award application (Catalog no. 1225) for details ADVANCED COMMUNICATOR BRONZE (ACB) Requirements:
Achieved Competent Communicator award (or achieved Competent Toastmaster award)
Completed two Advanced Communication manuals See the AC awards application (Catalog no. 1226) for details. ADVANCED COMMUNICATOR SILVER (ACS) Requirements:
Achieved Advanced Communicator Bronze award (or achieved Able Toastmaster award or Advanced Toastmaster Bronze award)
Completed two additional advanced communication manuals (may not be those completed for any previous award)
Conducted any two programs from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series
See the AC awards application (Catalog no. 1226) for details. ADVANCED COMMUNICATOR GOLD (ACG) Requirements:
Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver award (or achieved Able Toastmaster Bronze award or Advanced Toastmaster Silver award)
Completed two additional advanced communication manuals (may not be those completed for any previous award)
Conducted a Success/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program or a Youth Leadership Program
Coached a new member with the first three speech projects
See the AC awards application (Catalog no. 1226) for details
COMPETENT LEADER (CL) Requirements:
Completed the Competent Leadership manual See the CL award application (Catalog no. 1227) for details ADVANCED LEADER BRONZE (ALB) Requirements:
Achieved Competent Leader award
Achieved Competent Communicator award (or achieved Competent Toastmaster award)
Served at least six months as a club officer (president, vice president education, vice president membership, vice president public relations, secretary, treasurer or sergeant at arms) and participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this office
While serving in the above office, participated in a district-sponsored club officer training program
Conducted any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series
See the Leadership/Distinguished Toastmaster Awards application (Catalog no. 1228) for details. ADVANCED LEADER SILVER (ALS) Requirements:
Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award (or “old” Competent Leader award)
Served a complete term as a district officer (district director, lieutenant director, public relations officer, secretary, treasurer, division director or area director)
Completed the High Performance Leadership program
Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or coach See the Leadership/Distinguished Toastmaster Awards application (Catalog no. 1228) for details. DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER (DTM)