Important Annual Club Events

The Toastmasters year begins July 1 and ends June 30.

July ~ Officer training for all club officers
August ~ Club Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests ~ Invoice or Announce semi-annual membership dues ~ Worldwide International Speech Contest
September ~ Area Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests ~ Send semi-annual membership dues to International to arrive by October 1
October ~ Division Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests
November ~ Elect new club officers for six-month officer terms ~ Fall District Conference
December ~ Install new officers ~ Send new officer list to International and District officers
January ~ Officer training for all club officers
February ~ Club International Speech & Table Topics Contests ~ Invoice or Announce semi-annual membership dues
March ~ Area International Speech & Table Topics Contests

Send semi-annual membership dues to International to arrive by April 1
April ~ Division International Speech & Table Topics Contests
May ~ Hold election of new slate of club officers ~ Spring District Conference
June ~ Install new officers ~ Send new officer list to International and District officers ~ Regional International Speech Contest

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Building A Club Resource Library

What if we had information that was relevant to others and we wanted to share it? The information is available in other places. Nevertheless, we want to put it into one new convenient place. We want it to be easy to find and easy to use. We want to offer it in an interesting and efficient format. Moreover, we want the information to be valuable and beneficial to the users.

The technology is available and almost everyone has access. Because we want it to be a level playing field, open source programs and shareware seem effective core tools with which to achieve this goal. How to make it a reality is the challenge. We have been building tech skills and for several years. Join us and put your skills to use now to assist in building this resource.

We have collected a lot of information, ideas, documents and files from our Toastmasters' experiences. The clubs are excellent learning laboratories and consistently add to the sum of our resources. Having web sites to facilitate club communication and connection helps the clubs function and grow. The next logical step is to build a resource library for members to access information that helps them on their personal development paths.

If you are reading this, you already have an interest. This blog allows multiple authors to contribute articles. Become a part of the development team for this resource. Add input in the comment form below or email me with your interests and you can make it happen. The clubs work because of the commitment of the members and from the synergy of our intention to learn. Add your expertise to the energy of this group resource service.

This site is the beginning foundation of a Toastmasters Club Library, welcome fellow creators!

What You Will Find Here . . .

This is an additional source of information and useful documents. This information can assist you in both your personal development and in supporting the club.

Look around to see what is available. Please let us know what you need if you do not find it here. We are always looking to add valuable information that will aid us in becoming our best.

Thank you for your commitment to yourself and to the members of your club.