We will start Friday evening with the banner parade.  Then we will all be enthralled with the amazing responses our contestants give as they answer a Table Topics question. 

The business meeting on Saturday will be filled with excitement as we elect our District Leaders for 2012-2013.  If you are a current District Leader, Club President, or Vice President of Education, you will be casting your club’s vote at this meeting so you want to make sure your club’s voice is heard. 

We will then Recognize Your Success at the Hall of Fame Luncheon by acknowledging all of the awards and accolades that our club members have achieved since our Fall 2011 Conference.  Come out and see our newest class of Distinguished Toastmasters as they receive the highest award in Toastmasters, and cheer for all of the incredible accomplishments by our clubs and club members! 

There will be six education sessions to choose from that will vary from Communication, Leadership, and Personal Growth – definitely something for everyone to learn from and enjoy.  Saturday evening will finish with our International Speech Contest.  How exciting will it be to see the person who will represent District 50 on the International Semi-Final stage in Orlando, Florida, in August of 2012!!

 We are also very fortunate to be having a visit from our International Director David McCallister, DTM, who will be giving us an inspiring keynote address as well as presenting one of our educational sessions.

It’s hard to believe that you can get all of this and more for $105.00!!  If you sign up before the end of contest season, you can take advantage of this early pricing.  There are also many pricing options available to meet any budget, so visit the District 50 website at www.d50toastmasters.org to sign up today.  Hotel rooms will be $99 and you can sign up for your hotel room on the D50 website as well. Plan on reserving your room so you will not miss a minute of the fun and excitement!!

We hope to see you there!

Paulette Harvey, DTM, PDG

2012 Spring Conference Committee Chair

Add five (5) new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters!” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. 

Membership applications and payment for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be no later than March. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit.

In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off* their next club order with World Headquarters (not the District 50 Store).

* Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

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Questions?

Go to: http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding/MembershipContests.aspx

Or contact: Millicent Godfrey, DTM
District 50 / LGM 2011-2012
lgm@d50toastmasters.org or 214/554-5597

• District Governor 
• Lieutenant Governor Education and Training
• Lieutenant Governor Marketing 
• Division Governor

Each candidate shall be a Toastmaster member in good standing and meet the qualification for the office being sought. Qualifications and duties for offices can be found on the District 50 site: 

• District Officer Mission, Purpose and Qualifications
• Nomination Form

Pat Moriarty - Southern Division - Waxahachie Toastmasters – 1st
Stephen James - Plains Division - Plano Talkers Club – 2nd
Richard Yang - Vista Division - Texas Dragons Toastmasters Club – 3rd

Humorous Speech

Rob Davis - Frontier Division - Intuitively Speaking Club – 1st
Mike Grant - Southern Division - Waxahachie Toastmasters – 2nd
Emmett Shankle, III - Eastern Division - Longview Toastmasters – 3rd

Special Thanks to the entire District 50’s Got Talent Fall Conference team lead by Jodi Mejia.

Toastmasters International World Headquarters is:

• Sending more funds to the district to support your club and district officers.
• Increasing hours of operation at World Headquarters, starting October 1 to a 12-hour day.
• Getting an upgrade to the website to be more user friendly, better for online sales and online training.
• Hiring more staff to serve our expanding membership.
• Training smarter and delivering more with eLearning for club officers and increased digital content coming in the next 6 months.

Buy a non-fat vanilla latte at Starbucks for $5.20 or a combo meal at McD’s for $6.50 to compare the value of Toastmasters. We are the best deal around.

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Pre-Requisite

Leadership (club officers) from potential adoptee club wants adoption. (No pressure! No coercion!) Adopting club agrees to adopt the club, with appreciation of honoring the adopted club members.

What is Adopt-A-Club?

A club that has strong quality meetings 'adopts' a challenged club to improve quality of club meetings through interaction, guidance, and example. 

How Long is the Adoption Period?

6 months

When Should a Club Be Adopted?  (Membership 13 to 19)

Ideally, a club should be adopted before a club requires DG/LGM to search for a Club Coach.

What Does Adoption Look Like?

At least three members of adopting club become members of the adopted club. Other members of the adopting club are encouraged to visit. Adopting club meets with adopted club to clarify club culture and current reason for existence; encourage creation of a tagline or slogan for club to refocus and re-energize. Toastmaster materials can be used including The Successful Club Series on how to be a Distinguished Club, the Best Club Climate, Meeting Roles & Responsibilities, etc. 

How Does It Work? - Get JOVIAL!

• Pre-requisites must be met before progressing to the next step; last step should be throughout!
• Join: At least 3 adopting club members join adoptee club becoming dual members
• Observe: Dual members and others from adopting club (as available) visit adoptee club meetings for at least 3 meetings (participating and fulfilling roles as requested by adoptee club)
• Visualize: Using the facilitation speech (from Discussion Leader Manual) conduct discussion on ideal future state of the club; include
• Why adoptee club was created and whether reason is still valid
• What adoptee club likes and wants to keep as part of their club
• What adopting club observed using Toastmaster feedback standards (both positive and opportunities for improvement - specific, helpful, motivational)
• What suggestions adopting club has for adoptee club
• Standards of what the club will look/feel like in the future, include pre-meeting activities
• Create a club tagline or slogan (Vision/Mission module questions can spark discussion)
• Implement: Operate like envisioned club. Conduct Toastmaster modules (e.g. Creating the Best Club Climate, Moments of Truth, Meeting Roles & Responsibilities, Keeping the Commitment)
• Lite and Laugh! Be serious about keeping it lite and find opportunities to laugh. Dr. Smedley says we learn most in moments of enjoyment. Ensure the experience and meetings are fun!

Can This Be Combined With A Club Coach Activity?

Yes! Club Coach(es) are often grateful for additional energy. See added synergy if Club Coach(es) is from adopting club. Club Coach(es) is in addition to three members joining from adopted club.

Rewards

Adopting Club: 20% off NEW BANNER  

Adopted Club: Leadership Excellence or Successful Club Series

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Millicent Godfrey, DTM
LGM 2011-2012
214/554-5597
lgm@d50toastermasters.org

• Vice President of Membership and Area Governors

What:

• Interactive conference call
• Focused discussion on topics related to membership
• Open sharing of ideas and experience to help everyone learn and grow

When:

• Mondays, 9 to 10 p.m., starting July 11, 2011 (holidays excluded)

How:

• Dial in at (712) 432-3066 and enter access code 291871# (service provided by freeconferencecall.com)
• All Attendees please use *6 to mute, *6 when you want to speak (unmute)

Cost:

• FREE (long distance charges may apply)

Topics to be covered on a weekly basis, but not limited to:

• DCP Review
• Attracting New Members
• Dues Renewal (time permitting)
• Membership Retention
• New Member Orientation & Mentoring Membership Drives (time permitting)
• Low Membership: Club Lifecycle & Revitalization
• How "Treating Your Guests like Royalty" will boost Membership.
• Signing Up New Members: Process & Practice
• Corporate Clubs and their challenges
• Community Clubs and their challenges
• Promoting Toastmasters Among Friends, Family, Colleagues and Perfect Strangers

Lieutenant Governor Marketing
Millicent Godfrey, DTM
lgm@d50toastmasters.org