by Jim Kearney | Oct 21, 2024 | Division H
Clubs struggle to get new members and keep them. This happens all the time, which begs the question, why? Me personally, I look at this as a business. If I was running a business and I had customers (guests) I would want to keep their repeat business (keep them...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 16, 2024 | Division H
Woo Hoo !!! We have a new corporate club in Division H. Everyone give a hearty warm welcome to Bolthouse Fresh Foods Toastmasters Club. The club newly chartered on 9/26/24 and they already have one goal met. Awesome way to start the Toastmaster journey.
by Jim Kearney | Oct 16, 2024 | Division H
Introduction Toastmaster Districts run incentive programs because they want to reward individuals and clubs for achieving goals, delivering a high-quality club experience, and supporting the club’s mission. Incentives can help clubs focus on member recruitment,...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 15, 2024 | Division H
What Is Mentoring Mentoring is a relationship between two or more individuals designed to unlock their potential. Mentors are excellent sources of information, a trusted advisor. Through the relationship they nurture the mentees growth and guides the mentee toward...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 11, 2024 | Division H
For some reason there are many clubs that seem to not know what the Distinguished Club Program is or why we have it. If you are wondering the same thing, there is an article about that very subject. You can see that article by clicking here. I recommend that you read...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 11, 2024 | Division H
Introduction The Distinguished Club Program is the measuring stick for Toastmasters International to know the health of a club. There are two requirements that need to be met in order to qualify for the DCP (membership and goals). For the Membership requirements three...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 10, 2024 | Division H, Pathways
The Ice Breaker Project – Introduction Ice Breaker activities are designed to help people connect and get to know one another. The Ice Breaker speech fulfills the same purpose. It is each Toastmaster’s opportunity to share something about themselves. You...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
As of 20241004 This is your club’s membership status. Column H indicates the renewal status for Oct renewalsColumn I indicates the renewal status for April renewals Any club with less than eight members in Column H needs to have at least eight members by March...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
Man, oh man, setting up Free Toast Host is so difficult. I can never readily find help in an easy-to-understand format. I sure wish there was someplace I could go that would just show me the step-by-step actions I need to make use of a FTH site. Have you ever felt...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
Do you know why people think a DTM award is beyond their reach? The answer is simple enough, they do not know what is involved and are afraid to step out of that comfort zone to try and find out. It usually takes someone to push them in that direction for them to...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
As an Area Director you fill a crucial and fulfilling role that helps hone leadership, mentoring, and networking skills. There is an excellent article about this from Toastmasters International. You can read that article by clicking here. Plenty of Toastmasters...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
Area Directors are required to visit each of their clubs at least twice a year. During these visits they are witnessing the clubs meetings and interactions to see if a club is on track to maintain a healthy successful status. Often times people ask me what do the Area...
by Jim Kearney | Oct 4, 2024 | Division H
Our next District 33 Hall of Fame is on 16 NOV 2024. This event is used to recognize Clubs and Members achievements. It is also the opportunity to acknowledge our District Leadership Team for their service as a District Officer or District Leader. The Hall of Fame...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 27, 2024 | Division H
In order for Toastmaster Clubs to be considered ACTIVE, they need to have eight or more members registered in the club by Sept, 30 and at least three of those members need to be previous members. Renewing the minimum of eight members will ensure that your club...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 26, 2024 | Division H
We are finishing off the first quarter of the Toastmaster year. To be on track for a successful year your club should have certain tasks already accomplished and goals already reached. How does your club stack up? Your Club website data is all updated to reflect...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 26, 2024 | Division H, Training
The Club Success Plan is a helpful tool to assist your club in achieving Distinguished status. This plan is broken intofive sections, along with an area to list contributing members and a list of created action items. With a solid plan andteamwork, your club will be...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 26, 2024 | Division H
March 2025 We are now entering the second Membership Renewal period of the year. Dues remain $60.00 for the current six-month period and need to be paid by March 31, 2025. The one-time fee for brand new members also remains at $20.00. All clubs need at least eight...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 14, 2024 | Division H
The goal of the District is to have all clubs at charter strength. We are in the first renewal period of the year. Everyone congratulate Memorial Hospital and Speak Up Toastmasters Clubs. Both clubs are currently at charter strength. The renewal period finishes at the...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 14, 2024 | Division H
It’s renewal time, how many of your club members renewed their dues for this period? For any given club in Toastmasters to remain a viable club, each club must have a minimum of 8 members. The Division goal is to have all clubs at Charter strength by the end of the...
by Jim Kearney | Sep 14, 2024 | Division H
The following two minute report was presented at the DEC and DCC meetings on Sept 14, 2024 for Division H status: Division H Director – 2 minute report by Jim Kearney, DTM Three Area Directors – Juanda Ford, Britney Brimm, Mary Reyes Membership Goals 1 new...
