Talk Up Toastmasters Spring Contest

Running from February 1 through March 31, 2010, the spring version of the Talk Up Toastmasters member contest has been announced!  Add 5 new, dual, or reinstated members during this period and earn a special Talk Up Toastmasters ribbon for your club.  Qualifying clubs and top clubs in each division and the district are eligible for bookstore gift certificates!  See the flyer below for more details!

TALK UP TOASTMASTERS!!! February 1-March 31st

Marketing Campaign from Toastmasters International

From February 1 through March 31, 2010, every club in Toastmasters will participate in this campaign.  Get 5 New, 5 Re-Instated, or 5 Dual members and get an award from International.  District leadership is working on a fun campaign to promote this!  But don't wait for us to begin.....start building your membership!

Let's also not forget to keep the members we have!  Look below at the chart from Toastmasters International's Moments of Truth.  If your club is below 12 members....consider this timely module.

Over 750 Haitian Toastmasters are in Port Au Prince Area

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http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/News/Announcements/HaitianRelief.aspx


Toastmasters and Haitian Relief


January 18, 2010

How You Can Donate

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake last week, the people of Haiti need the most basic of care and supplies. More than 750 Toastmasters are located in the Port Au Prince area, one of hardest hit regions.

Setting up a disaster relief fund collection system within the clubs, areas and districts falls outside the charitable and educational purposes of Toastmasters International; however we recognize that many of you would like to lend your support.

Should you want to contribute, we recommend that you contact the American Red Cross. The organization is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster. Simply go to www.redcross.org. There you'll find the How to Help section located in the middle of the page. Simply click on Donate Now and select Haitian Relief and Development from the list of options. There you will be taken to a page where you can register.

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On a related note ... For our members who have an iTUNES account, donations can be made to the American Red Cross' Haitian Relief effort in $5, $10, $50, $100, and $200 amounts.  One-hundred percent of all donations go to the Red Cross and the Haitian people in need.  This method is very quick and efficient too.  iTUNES then sends you an e-mail receipt for tax purposes and confirmation of your gift / donation.

Podcast for District News-News we can Use!!

Hello Fellow VPPR's!!

We did it!  Finally a Podcast has come to District 27 and I am excited to share the news with you!  Please do pass this along to your perspective clubs and share news we can use!  Press the play button beside the URL to listen to this in your browser!

Re-formation and Re-alignment w/ Joe Jarzombeck (8m 5s)

Your feedback is appreciated!  Anyone interested in participating in this endeavor, please let me know.

A special acknowledgement to Davin Peterson from Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club!  He is the VPPR there and was one of the first to send the Podcast to his club.  Way to go Davin!!

Hello Fellow VPPR's

What a great conference call last night! There were really good questions shared last night and hopefully you have found this to be beneficial to your club's success.

Our next call is scheduled for February 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Please continue to use the same call in and access code: 712-432-0111, Access Code: 248964#

I wasn't able to post the WAV file onto the site, however, please call in to hear the call if you would like a review at : 712-432-0211, Access Code: 248964#

Attached is the District Winter Newsletter. Please share with your club members:
http://www.d27tm.org/support_files/newsletters/D27_newsletter_winter2009.pdf

Shu has reminded us that there is a Super Thursday on January 21, 2010:

Thursday, January 21, 2010
Division F - Super Saturday/ Super Sunday Elective – Evaluate the Champs
Fairfax Public Access 2929 Eskridge Road Fairfax, VA 22031
Course: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
POC: Shu Bartholomew/Bill Malthouse

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Division F - Super Saturday/ Super Sunday Elective – The Art of Effective Evaluation (Part II)
Long & Foster Training Room
492 Blackwell Road
Warrenton, VA 20186
Course: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
POC: Sue Worden/Bill Malthouse


Saturday, February 20, 2010
Division F - Super Saturday/ Super Sunday Elective – Team Building
Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015
Course: Noon – 2 PM
POC: Walt Okon/Bill Malthouse


If you have attended the Summer TLI, you will get credit for the Winter TLI by attending one of the above. Please go to the District 27 Website for up to date TLI information at: www.d27tm.org

Thank you so much for all you do!
Mo
PRO, District 27

VPPR Teleconference is January 13, 2010!!

Please use the following information to log onto the call:
Dial in# 712-432-0111 Access Code- 248964#

Bring with you any questions, suggestions or concerns you have. We are mid-year and need to end strong! I am counting on hearing from most of you tomorrow. The call will be recorded for those who missed it and notes will be disseminated.

Thank you for all you do!!

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