Events in March 2024

  • Divisions B and C Speech Contests

    Divisions B and C Speech Contests


    9 March 2024

    The Division Directors of Divisions B and C invite you to join them for the Division level speech contests on 9 March 2024.

    Location

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    Agenda

    • Briefings for contestants and functionaries will begin at 8:40 am
    • The contests will begin at 9:00 am

    Contact

    • General questions from Division B Clubs - Ebru Unal - divbdir@d53tm.org
    • General questions from Division C Clubs - Selina Tourjee - divcdir@d53tm.org
    • Contest Master - Paul Randolph, DTM
    • Contest Chief Judge - Katie Vrabel, c32dir@d53tm.org

    Save the Date! Volunteer! Be in the Audience!

    595 Tolland Turnpike
    Manchester, CT 06042
    Unted States

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  • Steering Committee Meeting

    Steering Committee Meeting


    18 March 2024

    The District Steering Committee is composed of the District Director, the Program Quality Director, the Club Growth Director, the District Public Relations Manager, the District Administrative Manager, the District Financial Manager, and the Division Directors of District 53.  The Region Advisor and International Director for District 53’s Region are ex officio members.  It meets on the third Monday of the odd-numbered months.

    Attendance of other persons at this meeting is by invitation of the District Director. To place an item on the agenda for a specific meeting, please contact the District Administrative Manager or the District Director at least three business days in advance.  To receive a link to the meeting, please contact the District Director (dd @ D53tm . org ) or the District Administrative Manager (dam @ d53tm . 0rg )

  • Growing Your Club - Membership Math vs. Membership Mindset

    Growing Your Club - Membership Math vs. Membership Mindset


    30 March 2024

    Growing your Club with Freddi Dogterom, AS & DTM
    Growing Your Club: Membership Math Vs Membership Mindset
    Date: March 30th, 2024
    Zoom Room Opens: 9:45am for Networking & Division A Director Coffee Chat
    Main Program: 10:00am-11:30pm
    Description:
    March 30th will be our third Saturday Success Series event. The topic is one that is high on everyone's mind: Growing Your Club!
    Our guest presenter will be the amazing and fabulous Accredited Speaker Freddi Dogterom, DTM.
    Freddi is a life-long, passionate Toastmaster. She is one of 12 Canadians and one of 17 women in the world to earn the Accredited Speaker distinction. She will share strategies on how she grew her home club during the pandemic from 21 to over 50 members.
    The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with an opportunity for everyone to ask questions and to contribute any success strategies you've used in your own clubs.

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  • Spring Membership Renewal Period ends

    Spring Membership Renewal Period ends

    All day
    31 March 2024

    Clubs and members must complete the process of paying their six-month dues for April through September by March 31. You can pay your dues at Toastmasters.org, or to your club treasurer.

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