News
& Announcements
March 7, 2022
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VIDEO announcements: March 2022 Trio Message
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MEMBER REMINDER:
Semi-annual renewals due by March 31, 2022
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Semi-annual Toastmasters International dues are $45.00 for April 1 through September 30 and payment must be
submitted by a club officer to Toastmasters International by March 31, 2022. Club officers must enter payments through Club Central to Toastmasters International. Club dues are separate and are collected by a club officer for your club.
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Why wait, renew NOW and earn a gift pack from the Incentives List:
- Clubs that have 75% of members renewed by March 10, 2022 will be eligible for a $50 gift pack.
- Clubs that have 100% of members renewed by March 17, 2022 will be eligible for a $100 gift pack.
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DISTRICT 3 CONFERENCE – Buy your tickets now!
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Join your fellow Toastmasters and “Rise Up – Celebrate Your Summit!” on May 20-21,2022 at Harrah’s Ak-chin
Resort in Maricopa, AZ. Take advantage of bundled Climbing Party tickets – available only until 4/15/2022. All ticket sales end on 5/6/2022.
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Special Conference Newsletter February 11, 2022:
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NEW! Membership Busters – Friday evening series during March, 6:30 pm to
7:30 pm presented by leaders in the District.
- March 4: “Closing the Sale” presented by Jeff Morud, DTM
(video recording will be available on YouTube)
- March 11: “How to Handle a Guest” panel discussion moderated by Mike Kaml, DTM, Membership Chair
- March 18: “Member Retention and Engagement” presented by Jim Eng, DTM
- March 25: “Making Meetings Fun” presented by Sithari Edirisooriya from New Horizons Toastmasters
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Member Promise plus Bonus
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Pay It Forward – In full swing for February, March, May, and June. Are you aware of any clubs that need help filling roles for meetings? Does your club need help?
It’s as easy as 1) Contact a club on the list, 2) Attend their meeting, 3) Complete the reporting form, and 4) Be eligible for prizes.
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ON THE ROAD TO DISTINGUISHED (DCP)
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Congratulations! Airpark Toastmasters – first in the District
- 1st Tipping Point award for submitting a member who “tipped” the club to received a DCP goal.
- 1st Club to meet all 10 DCP goals.
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Become a Sponsor or Mentor for a new club
Opportunities are available in the Phoenix area and Tucson. Learn more about it at:
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Help a struggling club become successful, grow membership and achieve Distinguished status. Contact DJ Reed at [email protected] for a list of clubs you can help.
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DTM Plus - Distinguished Toastmasters, you can make a
difference
Distinguished Toastmasters and Level 4 or 5 members, share your expertise and help clubs with special event
meetings. Contact DJ Reed and sign up today [email protected].
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Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Program – Dr. Steve
Broe
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Join Our Open House - Wednesday, March 23
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All active District 3 Toastmasters are welcome to join the meeting via Zoom and see what the Speakers Bureau is all about. The guest speaker will be Brooke Bonder, an International Award-Winning Host, TV/Stage Actor and Fortune 500 Spokesperson, Motivational Speaker and
Coach. Brooke will also be presenting in-person at the District 3 Conference in May.
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The Speakers Bureau meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month via Zoom. No fees to join. You just need to apply and audition. Attend as a guest and check us out. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Steve Feld, Speakers Bureau Chair at [email protected].
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Travis Hardin from Speakers Bureau read live on PBS KIDS Story-Time in February to honor Black History
Month. Travis read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This classic is a fan favorite depicting a young black boy as he experiences his first encounter with snow. https://fb.watch/byEdGWd2YQ/
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MARCH LUNCH & LEARN WEBINARS
Mark it on your calendar – make it a lunch date!
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March 11, 2022 - presented by MariaAngelica
Deeb
“Sharing Your Legacy: How Do You Want to be Remembered”
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February 25, 2022 - presented by Coach Pam
Smith
"Stepping Into a Better You"
Lunch & Learn webinar videos available on YouTube - recent sessions click HERE
“Audiences Don’t Need Speakers” with David P. Otey
“Is It Time for Your Club to Get Social?” with Don Griffith
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - WE NEED YOU
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Tucson Festival of Books, March 12-13, 2022 in Tucson
An opportunity for Tucson area clubs to promote your club and invite guests while volunteering at the District 3 Toastmasters booth on the campus of the University of Arizona. We have 2-hour slots available 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Phoenix area clubs are
welcome too, since visitors may attend virtual or hybrid meetings. To sign-up, contact Nancy Duckett at [email protected].
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VIDEOS ON DEMAND – District 3 YouTube Channel
Catch that missed Lunch & Learn webinar, get Zoom meeting training, find out how to update the club officers roster in Club Central and more…
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DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DISTRICT 3 PODCAST?
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DISTRICT 3 EVENTS CALENDAR
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Promote your event on the District 3 Events
Calendar. Visit the calendar to view events and training opportunities. Go to https://aztoastmasters.org/events/. Here's a quick look ahead:
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- Area Speech Contests all month! MORE INFO
- Talk Up Toastmasters Membership Campaign (Feb 1 - Mar 31) MORE INFO
- 3/4 Membership Busters series: “Closing the Sale” MORE INFO
- 3/5 Competitive Edge Contest Winners Practice MORE INFO
- 3/8 Speech Contest Drop-in Q&A MORE INFO
- 3/9 Speakers Bureau MORE INFO
- 3/9 Club Coach Roundtable MORE INFO
- 3/11 Lunch & Learn – Sharing Your Legacy MORE INFO
- 3/11 An Introduction to Toastmasters MORE INFO
- 3/11 Membership Busters series: “How To Handle Guests” MORE INFO
- 3/15 Rx for Speakers – Luck of the Irish MORE INFO
- 3/18 Membership Busters series: “Member Engagement and Retention” MORE INFO
- 3/23 Speech Contest Drop-in Q&A MORE INFO
- 3/23 Speakers Bureau MORE INFO
- 3/25 Lunch & Learn: Stepping Into a Better You MORE INFO
- 3/25 Membership Busters series: “Making Meetings Fun - Games” MORE INFO
- 3/29 Maverick Toastmasters’ 10 Year Anniversary! MORE INFO
- 3/30 Twilite Toastmasters Club: Leadership Presentation MORE INFO
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Your 2021-2022 District Leadership Trio
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District Director David Hopper, DTM
Program Quality Director Karen Hewitt, DTM
Club Growth Director DJ Reed, DTM
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Join: Facebook members group
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Listen: Grand Canyon Echoes podcast
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