News
& Announcements
May 2, 2022
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Toastmasters.org site will be
down May 7 and 8
and should be restored May 9, 2022
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VIDEO announcements:
May 2022 Trio Message
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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP 2022-2023
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Candidates Showcase: Recorded 10-minute interviews with all the
candidates will be available soon; in the meantime, you can read candidate biographies at: aztoastmasters.org/candidate/.
District Council members will vote on the 2022-2023 District Leaders at the District Council Meeting.
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VIRTUAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 17
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Virtual District Council Meeting (DCM) Tuesday, May 17, 5 pm to 7
pm
Club presidents and VPs of education, as members of the District Council, are requested to attend and represent their club at the District Council meeting. We need a quorum to elect next year’s district officers and conduct other business. Proxies are not allowed for virtual meetings. Please note that this year's meeting is being held on the Tuesday before
conference.
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RISE UP – CELEBRATE YOUR SUMMIT!
at District 3 Conference May 20 - 21, 2022
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COUNTDOWN TO – A weekend of fun and camaraderie with fellow Toastmasters and friends. Celebrate your achievements and hear from 3 inspiring keynote speakers about what you can achieve by taking it to the next
level.
Just 4 days left to purchase IN-PERSON tickets - Get inspired during live educational sessions, network with fellow Toastmasters, share in the celebration of achievements, and cheer for
your 2022 division speech contest winners as they compete in the District Table Topics and International Speech Contests. May 6, 2022 is the last day to purchase any in-person ticket for Conference.
Virtual Conference tickets must be purchased by 11:30 pm on May 19, 2022.
Virtual tickets solely for the district contests may be purchased up until shortly before each contest begins. Virtual
International Contest tickets will be available up to 7 pm on May 21st.
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Don’t wait!
- May 6: LAST DAY to purchase in-person tickets
- No tickets will be sold at the door
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Purchase your tickets TODAY!
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OUTSTANDING TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR (OTMOTY)
Deadline to Submit Nominations – July 1, 2022
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Nominations for Outstanding Club Member (OCM) are complete and separate from OTMOTY. It’s time to consider your OTMOTY nomination. You could nominate your OCM or yourself.
Each year, the District recognizes a Toastmaster whose dedication and commitment has significantly served their Club, Area, Division or District. To nominate someone for this award or yourself, complete and submit the online form. It will be reviewed by the committee, and the winner will be announced at the annual awards celebration.
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Outstanding Area Director of the Year (OADOTY) and Outstanding Division Director of the Year (ODvDOTY) awards deadline for nominations is July 1, 2022.
Each year, all Area Directors and Division Directors in good standing and completing their term of service are eligible. To submit someone for this award (even yourself), complete and submit the form. It will be reviewed by the committee, and the winner will be announced at the annual awards celebration.
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CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT
June 4, 2022 from 9 am to 1 pm
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Questions?
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CLUB INCENTIVES DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2022
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Member Promise + Bonus! Submit each new member application with sponsor name by June 1st to [email protected]. New members will receive a pin and sponsors will be entered into a bonus drawing for a prize (value about $25).
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Pay It Forward – May and June are PIF months
Help a club by Paying It Forward. Go to https://aztoastmasters.org/pay-it-forward/ for guidelines. Contact a club on the list, attend their meeting, complete the reporting form, and be eligible for prizes.
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Distinguished Club Program (DCP) – The first 50 clubs to achieve
Distinguished status by June 1 will receive a $50 TI gift certificate. VPs of Education, send an email to [email protected].
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BEAT THE CLOCK: MAY 1 – JUNE 30
Toastmasters International Membership Building Program
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Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members between May 1 and June 30 will receive a Beat the Clock ribbon to
display on your club's banner.
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MAY LUNCH & LEARN WEBINARS
Mark it on your calendar – make it a lunch date!
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“Find Your Voice”
- May 13, 2022
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“The Struggle is REAL:
Learning a Second Language” - May 27, 2022
Lunch & Learn webinar videos
available on YouTube - recent sessions click HERE
“How to give Evaluations in Real Life” presented by Jovita Robertson
“Stepping Up to Leadership” presented by Nancy Starr-Cassidy
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Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Program with this month’s blog by
Dr. Steve Broe:
“The Three Greatest Things About Going to District 3 Conference”
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Michael Holian – Journey to International Director
A blog by Nancy Duckett, DTM, District Public Relations Manager 2021-2022
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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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- 5/2 Saguaro Toastmasters Open House MORE INFO
- 5/2 ElectionBuddy Training for DC Members MORE INFO
- 5/6 LAST DAY FOR IN-PERSON CONFERENCE TICKETS MORE
INFO
- 5/7 Think Tank Toastmasters presents Kentucky Derby Open House MORE INFO
- 5/13 Lunch & Learn – Find Your Voice MORE
INFO
- 5/19 LAST DAY FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TICKETS MORE INFO
- 5/20 - 5/21 DISTRICT 3 CONFERENCE MORE INFO
- 5/27 Lunch & Learn – The Struggle is REAL: Learning a Second Language MORE INFO
- 5/1 - 6/30 Beat the Clock Membership Campaign 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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