September 2019 – It’s Sustainability – Toastmasters International District 102

September 2019

District leaders in the Toastmasters
International Convention 2019, Denver, Colorado.
Browse photos.

District Leader Address

Selina Chong, DTM

It’s
Sustainability

I remember during the District Leader Training in Denver, every District was asked to come up with the Vision and Mission statements. I reflected upon my purpose of coming in to serve our members, about the People, their Potential and Progress.

Putting in the ideas, with a bit of amendment, the District Director, Program Quality Director and I agreed with this vision for District 102, “A district with sustainable quality clubs where members unleash their potential and become effective leaders.” Yes, sustainability. What we plan and workout should not be short term plan but rather a plan that works for at least the next couple of terms that help the clubs to sustain.

Commonly, clubs are chartered and dissolved. Sometimes it is unavoidable but we can reduce the numbers of clubs closed through sustainability. Members are the most important assets and if members are happy with their development in Toastmasters, with their potential being unleashed, they will be happy staying with the clubs and contribute to the new members. When we have happy members, quality clubs would automatically exist.

Let’s all continue doing our best not only by attending our club meetings but also by sharing the benefits and our success stories to those who are looking to develop themselves in becoming a better speaker or leader. Together, we can do it!

Selina Chong, DTM
Club Growth Director,
District 102, Term 2019-2020
Toastmasters International
Email: cgd@tmdistrict102.org

Notices

September Renewal – Whilst we are so overwhelmed with so many public holidays, let’s not forget our membership renewal. Let’s do it earlier to avoid interruptions to your membership benefits and contests eligibility. Read the full reminder here.

District Council Meeting (DCM) – The 1st District Council Meeting will be held on 21 September 2019 from 10 am to 12 pm. All District Council Members (Presidents, VPEs, Area
Directors, and District Officers only) are required to attend this meeting. No proxy is allowed. Please register your attendance, raise your motion if any, and see the minutes for the last DCM and the current DCM report.

Diamond Club Award Points for DCM – Register for DCM by 14/9/2019 and earn 2 to 3 points. Attend DCM on 21/9/2019 and earn another 2 to 3 points. For President and VPE only.

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 August 2019 – Congratulations to 116 members from 56 clubs across 9 Divisions in District 102 for achieving Education Awards in August 2019, both in the Pathways Education Program and Traditional Program. District 102 Education Awards recognition list for August 2019. Check the list here.

Contests, Expo Workshop & Program Quality Campaigns – We have compiled a summary of updates on contest rules, upcoming workshops and current Program Quality campaigns. Check it out here.

Club Growth Campaigns – We have designed exciting campaigns and fabulous rewards to motivate and stimulate membership growth and club growth throughout District 102. See the full details on our Facebook page now!

District 102 Annual Conference 2020 – During the Welcome Dinner on 5 June 2020, the Annual Conference Organising Committee will recognize the Club and Division with the highest number of paid delegates. If more than 5 of your club members sign up the full package, your club will also receive 3% Diamond Club merit points! Register yourself now.

Ask Gurmeet, Ask Marianna – The joint PR initiative of District 51 and District 102 has concluded with both District champions
giving beneficial sharing for our learning. Watch Gurmeet’s video here, Marianna’s video here.

Due Dates

14/9/2019 – Register for Semi-Annual Business Meeting to earn 2 to 3 Diamond Club Award points.
21/9/2019 – Attend Semi-Annual Business Meeting to earn 2 to 3 Diamond Club Award points.
30/9/2019 – Area Directors to complete all Club Visits and submit the reports to TI.
30/9/2019 – Clubs to inform Program Quality Director for any plan to organize Club Speechcraft Program until March 2020.
30/9/2019 – Clubs to participate in the poster contest and earn 1 to 3 Diamond Club Award points.