From time to time District 53 or its member clubs host training and leadership events online or in person that are recorded or otherwise documented to be of use to the community. Watching or attending these events does not count toward officer training for clubs, for the purposes of the Distinguished Club Program‘s goals 9a and 9b.


Past Presentations

Some of our past presentations are available as videos or as downloadable PDFs or other resources. View our list of available resources here.

  • Workshop: Table Topics Contests
    Tackling Table Topics A workshop with Freddi Dogterom, Accredited Speaker Accredited Speaker Freddi Dogterom presented an engaging and interactive workshop on how to excel in Table Topics contests. This online session provided participants with essential techniques to think on their feet and deliver impactful responses under pressure. Participants had the opportunity to… Read more: Workshop: Table Topics Contests
  • Presentations for Club Officer Training
    Webmaster and Past District Director (2020-21) Andrew B. Watt DTM created these presentations to help address some challenges that clubs were facing, to be used as part of club officer training in June-August 2024. Advice for Corporate Clubs From Prospects to Members Public Relations and Advertising Due to Andrew’s own… Read more: Presentations for Club Officer Training

Upcoming Events

Some of our upcoming, uncredited training events are listed below: check back often!