Events in February 2024

  • Heart of a Champion: Ramona J. Smith

    Heart of a Champion: Ramona J. Smith


    14 February 2024

    Heart of a Champion: Ramona J. Smith

    Ramona J. Smith, 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking®, will be presenting "Heart of a Champion" at Duchess County Toastmasters on Wednesday, 14 February 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.  Please register to attend, and plan to arrive 10 minutes early!

    DUTCHESS COUNTY TOASTMASTERS SPECIAL EVENT ON WEDNESDAY 2/14 @ 12:00PM - This is a FREE event! You must pre-register!

    Event Description:

    Join us for the Heart of a Champion event with the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking Ramona J Smith!

    This is the ultimate online gathering for all the current and future champion speakers out there! Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a go-getter, or simply someone with a burning passion to succeed, this event is for YOU!

    Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and energized by Ramona J Smith, who showcased that determination and perseverance CAN lead to greatness as she impressed the world with her showstopping motivational speech "Still Standing".

    Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best, and unleash the champion within you!

    Mark your calendars and get ready to ignite your inner fire this St. Valentine's Day with a passion following your dreams at our Heart of a Champion event!

    This is a free event hosted by the Dutchess County Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership development club located in New York State's heart, the Hudson Valley. Our club not only supports you in achieving your dreams of improving your public speaking skills, but also developing you into the leader the world needs! Come join a group of supporting and caring people to help you develop into the best version of yourself, while building lasting memories with supportive peers.

    Registration link: http://tinyurl.com/RAMONA2018

  • Nominations Close for District Leadership Committee

    Nominations Close for District Leadership Committee

    All day
    15 February 2024

    Contact the District Leadership Committee about becoming an elected officer of District 53 in the 2024-2025 program year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

    More information

  • District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting (Rescheduled)

    District Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting (Rescheduled)


    26 February 2024

    The District Executive Committee is composed of the District Director, the Program Quality Director, the Club Growth Director, the District Public Relations Manager, the District Administrative Manager, and the District Financial Manager; and the Division Directors and Area Directors of District 53. The Region Advisor and International Director for District 53’s Region are ex officio members.
    Update: The February 19, 2024 meeting has been rescheduled to February 26 at 7:00 pm
    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 or the District Administrative Manager.