Tag: 2022-23

Last Word Toastmasters: An invitation

Posted on | by Andrew Watt, DTM

Greetings Divisions D & E Toastmasters,

Are YOU a Toastmaster looking for more opportunities to speak?

Hello from the Last Word club! We are the only Toastmasters club in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. We are doing hybrid meetings, both in-person and virtual. 

  • Would you like to be our guest speaker and wow the crowd?
  • Maybe think of having a dual membership with us?
  • Come visit and see what you think.
  • Last Word is friendly and fun!

We meet at our president’s workspace in Pittsfield, Hi-Tech Mold & Tool. It has a nice meeting room, with a big TV screen for the Zoom calls.

Our next meeting is June 20th. We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 to 8pm. We are taking July 4th off and returning July 18th.

Drop us a line for more info, address and link at ToastmastersLastword@gmail.com

And check out our website, https://lastword.toastmastersclubs.org

With our best,
— David C, VPPR
— Eric, PRES and TRE

From the CGD: 12 June 2023

Posted on | by Andrew Watt, DTM

12 June 2023

Greetings fellow Toastmasters!

Bettyann Peck, DTM, Club Growth Director

Club Officers’ List Submission Deadline is June 30, 2023!

It’s that time of year again…Club Officer Lists need to be updated by June 30, 2023! If any clubs miss the deadline, they will not be able to access CLUB CENTRAL on the TI website, and cannot carry out any club business, like processing new member applications OR submit any education awards. Additionally, no new officers will receive notices of any required District training.

If any clubs are currently suspended – they still need to update their club officer list. Because Suspended clubs do not have access to Club central, any current officer needs to email the club officer list to this address (and using this form). . By acting well in advance of the June 30th deadline, clubs will also avoid any possible disruptions on the TI website that could occur around the end of the month, and it also earns the club one requirement of DCP for the next term!

Thank you for your involvement with building new clubs, which I sincerely appreciate. Our district has chartered more new clubs this year than the last several years combined because of the work you have done. But many clubs have struggled. Many clubs weren’t aware that the most fundamental aspect of good club health starts with a new Club Officer list being updated through Club Central on the Toastmasters website before the June 30th deadline. 

I wish you all continued success and thank you again for your contributions this past year. If anyone needs assistance with this, please contact your Area Director or call me anytime at (203) 854-5498.

Yours in Toastmasters Service,
Bettyann Peck, DTM
Club Growth Director, 2022-23

Steve Lanning, Club Coach Chair

Episode 9: Steve Lanning

Posted on | by Sarita Patel
Steve Lanning, Club Coach Chair
Steve Lanning, Club Coach Chair

Take the Lead with Steve Lanning 

Meet Steve Lanning, twice all-around Distinguished Toastmaster and everyone’s go-to Toastmaster extraordinaire.  Learn about his Toastmasters and leadership journeys. He openly shares what he is involved in and all the opportunities that opened for him during his time with Toastmasters. Interested in being a guest at one of Steve’s clubs? Find out more information below!

  • 5340 Speakeasy Toastmasters
  • Toastmasters of Downtown Springfield

Episode 8: Philip Pape

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Put the work into Toastmasters with Philip Pape

Meet Philip Pape and learn about his Toastmasters and leadership journeys. He openly shares what he is involved in and all of the opportunities that opened for him during his time with Toastmasters. 

Interested in being a guest at one of John’s clubs? Find out more information below!
~Talk It Up Toastmasters

Reach out to Philip on Instagram: @witsandweights 

Episode 7: Donna Peterson

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The Advantages of Toastmasters with Donna Peterson

Meet Donna Peterson, a leader in her own right! Get to know Donna and her navigation through Toastmasters. Donna is the Chief Executive Officer of World Innovators, a business-to-business marketing firm with over three decades of experience in developing and strengthening relationships to drive growth for clients. As a member of New Dawn Toastmasters, she has honed her leadership abilities through a deeper understanding of diverse communication styles. This has enabled her to secure additional clients through more persuasive speeches and presentations. Listen in as she shares the pearls of club meetings, how to stay motivated and how to resonate with future members and leaders.

Feel free to connect with Donna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaapeterson/
Interested in being a guest at Donna’s club? Find out more information below!
Club: New Dawn Toastmasters

URL: 7723.toastmastersclubs.org

Episode 6: John Hogan

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Giving Back to Toastmasters with John Hogan, DD

Meet John Hogan, the 2022-2023 D53 District Director! Get to know John and learn about his Toastmasters and leadership journeys. He openly shares why he considered embracing district leadership and his motivations behind support not only her friends and colleagues but all the clubs, areas, and divisions within our District.

Interested in being a guest at one of John’s clubs? Find out more information below!
Colonel Ledyard Toastmasters 3007

Interested in learning more about leadership roles and opportunities, email us at pqd@d53tm.org. 

Episode 5: Nancy Cook

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Define your Goals with Nancy Cook, DL5, EC5, PM2, 

Meet Nancy Peck-Cook, cancer survivor, marathon runner, best-selling children’s book author! Listen in on how Nancy used Toastmasters to not only define her goals but find more focus and direction to achieve goals within and outside of Toastmasters. Get an insight on how she utilized the many opportunities our district has to offer anyone! 

Interested in being a guest at Nancy’s club? 

Speakeasy Toastmasters 

Check out Nancy’s Book and Website below: 

Book: Skiing is Believing

Website: https://nancypeckcook.com/

Stephanie Roy

Episode 4: Stephanie Roy

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Fill your time with productivity with Stephanie Roy, AD 

Meet Stephanie Roy, everyone’s go-to Toastmaster! Get to know Stephanie and what she has gotten out of Toastmasters to not only further her career outside of Toastmasters, but also how she has given back to the organization in such little time! Stephanie Roy started her toastmaster’s journey in November of 2020 and if people would like to connect or find out more about what I do outside of Toastmasters, they can go to linktr.ee/stephanie.anne

Interested in being a guest at Stephanie’s club? 

~Nathan Hale Toastmasters (VPE & SAA)

~Talk It Up Toastmasters (VPE & SAA)

Episode 3: Patti Walter

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Our Members Matter with Patti Walter, PQD

Meet Patti Walter, the 2022-2023 D53 Program Quality Director! Get to know Patti and learn about her Toastmasters and leadership journeys. She openly shares why she considered embracing district leadership and her motivations behind supporting not only her friends and colleagues but all the clubs, areas, and divisions within our District.

Interested in being a guest at one of Patti’s clubs? Find out more information below!
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Blue Chip Toastmasters

Interested in learning more about leadership roles and opportunities, email us at pqd@d53tm.org.