July 2023 Leader Letter

Don't Miss Convention Keynote! — The next best version of yourself is waiting to be ignited. Join Lisa Nichols at the 2023 International Convention for game-changing ideas and action steps to jumpstart the greatness that is within you. Register now and enjoy early-bird savings.

Start the Year with High Club Morale — Recognizing your new club officers with a ceremony is a fun way to kickstart your club's success in the upcoming program year. Adapt the Club Officer Installation Script to make it unique to your club. Invite a club mentor or District leader to conduct the club officer installation. Showcase your club officers and recognize how their roles will guide the club. You can even present token items to club officers as thanks for their service!

Revitalize Your Club's Growth with 4 Easy Steps — 1) Keep your club’s information up to date in Club Central. 2) Check your club's email every other day. 3) Reply to all emails from prospective members in a timely manner. 4) Include your online meeting information in the “Club Contact and Meeting Information” section of Club Central to help guests attend. For more helpful tips, read Find a Club Best Practices.

Add Some LinkedIn Sparkle — Give your LinkedIn profile a professional edge and promote your Toastmasters club involvement to your network by downloading a custom Toastmasters International LinkedIn banner.

New Club Officers: Plan for Success — Congratulations, new club officer! This is a fulfilling opportunity to grow as a leader and help your members achieve their goals. Prepare for your term by referring to the Club Officer Resources, the digital Club Officer Kit, and the Club Officer Tutorials. Your Club Executive Committee should also meet to discuss the club budget and Club Success Plan.

The Club Roster — This page, accessible through Club Central, includes your paid club members' names and contact details, when they joined the club, if they have selected a path, and more! Take a moment to familiarize yourself with this helpful resource.

Celebrate Your Club Members — Becoming Distinguished takes effort from many members. Use the Membership Recognition Certificate to acknowledge members that helped your club become Distinguished for the 2022–2023 program year.

Spice Meetings Up — If your club meetings could use a little variety, the Master Your Meetings handbook is full of fun themes and events ideas. Members will welcome the creativity and guests will be more likely to become your newest members!

Get Excited! 2023 Toastmasters Convention — Enjoy a sneak peek of this year's convention opportunities, whether you're attending online or in person in The Bahamas. Preview the speaker lineup, read about the keynote, and discover how you can get social with fellow Toastmasters during this four-day event.

How to Maintain Your Motivation — A fresh beginning can fill you with energy, but how do you maintain that motivation? Start the new Toastmasters program year right with these tips for staying confident, in control, and connected.

Talented Duo Co-Chair Convention in The Bahamas — There isn't a better pair to chair the 2023 International Convention than Distinguished Toastmasters Anthony “Tony” Longley and Pamela D. Rolle. Learn how their 30-year friendship plays a significant role in how they've taken on the task of welcoming members to this year's hybrid convention.

Tune In! Mastering the Toast — A toast is simply a short speech, yet many fail to master the art. In this episode of The Toastmasters Podcast, the hosts speak with “toast master” and Toastmaster Eddie Rice, who offers advice on how to prepare and deliver a meaningful toast.

Make Your Club's Voice Heard — Your club will soon vote on International Officer and Director candidates. Voting will take place next month during the Annual Business Meeting. More information on club proxy assignment will be emailed to Club Presidents, Secretaries, and liaisons this month.

Club Coach to the Rescue — Club coach is one of the most fulfilling, yet challenging, roles in Toastmasters. Consider these suggestions to help make the coaching experience a success, for both coach and club.

Membership Applications Reminder — All new, dual, and reinstated members who join a club are required to fill out the Membership Application, available in 11 languages. Clubs are also required to keep copies of all applications. Transfer applications must be sent to membership@toastmasters.org for processing, as transfers cannot be completed in Club Central.

Speech Contest Semifinalists — Results from region quarterfinals are in! Discover the two winners who are representing your region at the 2023 International Speech Contest Semifinals. These semifinalists will compete in a fully hybrid contest to advance to the World Championship of Public Speaking® at the Toastmasters International Convention on August 16-19.

Month-End Closing — Clubs that qualified to receive the Beat the Clock Award or become Distinguished will be notified in August. Clubs that achieved Beat the Clock will appear on the Membership Building Programs For Clubs page under the 2023 archive, and the Distinguished Performance Reports will then be finalized.