February 2020 – Stay On Track – Toastmasters International District 102

February 2020

Public Relations workshop by Division R with District team sharing on Introduction to PR, Poster Design and Social Media Marketing.

District Leader Address

Dr. Yvonne Leong, DTM

Stay On Track

Dear Esteemed Members,

Happy New Year 2020! We are mid-way through the Toastmasters term 2019-2020. 7 months have quickly past us, with 5 more months to secure our 2019-2020 achievements. How have you performed so far? Have your clubs and members achieved their goals? Have your areas and divisions achieved their goals too? I am sure most of you if not all, are on track or have plans to close the term strong. Yes, me too. I am extremely excited to see the results of the programs/initiatives that we started at the beginning of the term. When that happens, we will achieve our target – as a Smedley Distinguished District!

I would like to remind you to review your journey in Toastmasters and understand your current status. If you have already achieved your goals for the term – my sincere congratulations to you! I hope you can continue to support your club members, the areas, the divisions and even the district in achieving their goals too. If you are thriving to achieve your goals for the term – no worry, you are not alone; hold dear to your goals, visualise the benefits that you will get after you achieve your goals, share them with your friends. Let’s walk alongside each other, motivate and cheer one another to the finishing line. Stay on track and we will meet and celebrate our successes at the Annual Conference 2020 on 5-7 June.

Dr. Yvonne Leong, DTM
District 102 Director
Term 2019-2020
#AspireToExcel #102ForSmedley

Notices

Nomination for 2020-2021 Officers – Planning to start or continue your leadership journey in Toastmasters? Nomination for District 102 Officers term 2020-2021 will close on 25th February 2020 5pm. Fill out these forms and send them to your District Leadership Committee Chairperson, Ho Fong Ming, DTM at ho.fongming@gmail.com. Forms – Nominating Forms, District Leaders Agreement and Release Form, Candidate Application Form, District Leader Biographical Information Form.

Diamond Club Award – We would like to recognize clubs achieving more than the requirements of DCP. You may provide data for Diamond Club Criteria here and check the status Diamond Club award here. Find out the qualifying criteria here.

Education Awards January 2020 – Congratulations to 205 members from 57 clubs across 9 Divisions in District 102 for achieving Education Awards in the month of January 2020, both in the Pathways Education Program and Traditional Education Program. Check the list of achievers!

Pathways Adoption Top Achievers – Congratulations to Top Club, Area and Division achievers in District 102 on Pathways Adoption by Members as of 9 February 2020 data by Toastmasters International. We look forward to more clubs with 100% Members adopt Pathways, with all Areas and Divisions having increased members adopting Pathways, before Pathways Education Program is 100% implemented with Traditional Education Program Phase Out by 30 June 2020 across all Districts in Toastmasters International. Check the details here.

District 102 Leadership Expo – Leaders are not born. They are made. Leadership is a choice. Leaders are not defined by a title or a position. It’s about inspiring and influencing others to make a difference. Join us on 21st March 2020 for an intensive, engaging and transformative one-day Leadership Expo to learn how to become a better leader. Contact the Organizing Chair Kaarthi at 012-2057975. Read more here.

Club Officer Training Round 2 (COT2) – All clubs, Areas and Divisions, please confirm the attendance of your club Officers. Contact TLI team in case of any issues. To arrange for Supplementary COT2, please arrange with TLI Team. Area/Division Directors please submit attendance to TLI Team a few days before 29 February 2020. Check the latest COT2 schedule and register yourself here. The deadline to attend COT2 is before 29 February 2020.

Moments of Truth Round 2 (MOT2) Survey – The second round of MOT is now conducted to serve as a midpoint check of the progress of each club. All club members please fill up. Choose your language among English, Mandarin, Tamil or Malay. Read all details here. The deadline to complete filling up MOT Survey 2nd Round is by 29 February 2020 to be counted towards Diamond Club Award.

Toastmasters’ Got Talent – It’s your chance to perform and showcase your talent! The competition will be held on 5 June during the Welcome Dinner. Open to all paid delegates only and shall be limited to group entries only with a minimum of two members. For enquiry, please contact your Division Director or AC2020 Dinner Director, Lee Yau Sin, DTM at 012-2218421. Read full details here. Register for Annual Conference 2020 here.

Share Your Annual Conference Experience – Attended a great Annual Conference before? Still loving it? Let’s share your story here! Special gift for 3 best stories! See what has been posted here.

Toastmasters Public Showcase Events – Let’s play a part to help our friends learn more about Toastmasters. Organize the Speakathon events and showcase your speakers and evaluators to the public. Raise awareness and recruit members to your clubs. All Divisions, Areas, Clubs and individuals are invited to organize. Read the details in English or Chinese.

Show Your Club Video – Want potential members to find your club on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google and YouTube? Just use your phone or camera. Record a video of your club or members. Save it on Google Drive or Dropbox. Then send us the link. We will help you to edit video, promote your club online, give you Diamond points and reward you with FREE club signboard. Start here, start now.