Public Relations
Public Relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.
–PSRA
The District 33 Public Relations Manager (PRM) is responsible for informing the local community about club and District events and member achievements, which enhances the public’s awareness of the organization and its members. The PRM also keeps members informed of Toastmasters activities, news, and events, such as Club Officer Training, Contests, and the District Conference.
The Public Relations Manager, is also the guardian of the Toastmasters image and brand, and promotes awareness of and adherence to the Toastmasters branding guidelines found in the Brand Manual below.
Roberta Nadler, CC, D33 PRM 2023-24
Brand Manual
The brand manual was created to help you communicate and implement the Toastmasters International brand. When you use these branding standards, the Toastmasters International brand will become stronger. By communicating one consistent Toastmasters identity, the brand will be recognizable and it will accurately symbolize the benefits of this great organization we are all proud to be a part of.
Follow these guidelines when creating Toastmasters materials.
Public Relations Resources for Clubs
Here is a list of resources that may be very helpful for Club Vice Presidents Public Relations, and anyone working on public relations in the club or district.
If you are a Club VPPR, be sure to check out the Club Leadership Handbook. The VPPR role is covered on page 26.
Toastmasters Brand Manual
See the Brand Manual section above!
Toastmasters International, Facebook Group for Members
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToastmastersInternationalMembers/
(District 33 has it’s own, listed in the Blue Social Media section below)
Canva – a great tool for making graphics, fliers, and other media that can be used for websites, printed media, and even social media posts. District 33 has a Canva Pro-Account that Divisions and Area’s can use, and can be shared with clubs for development of media within their divisions. Contact us for details.
https://www.canva.com/
FreeToastHost – a free website tool for Clubs (and Districts) of Toastmasters International. Includes tools for managing membership, communication, and even meeting agendas with role assignement tools.
https://www.toastmastersclubs.org/
Looking for help with your clubs FreeToastHost site?
https://support.toastmastersclubs.org/
Make your Club Website Count!
There is no one right way to make your Club’s website — However, there are some key things it must include, and that must be done for it to be found, and to be useful. People are trying to find your club! Make it easy for them!
- Showcase WHO you are
- Tell WHERE and WHEN you are by posting meeting dates, times, and directions.
- Provide CONTACT information for an interested guest to use to reach out.
- Include your club’s website address in Toastmasters.org Find-A-Club tool, by adding it in Club Central >> Club Contact and Meeting Information.
District 33 Social Media
Check out District 33 on these various Social Media Platforms!
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/d33.toastmasters/
Facebook Group
www.facebook.com/groups/143166852421529
Instagram
www.instagram.com/d33_toastmasters/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCthdIPx8PRS_xhXMKsfEQ
Twitter
twitter.com/tmdistrict33