Category: District News

June 2024 Club of the Month

Congratulations to Determined to Master Speaking for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in June! Determined to Master Speaking earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs and individuals that posted on social media in […]

Pathways Webinar in Spanish!

Pathways Webinar in Spanish. Learn about the new features and how to navigate the New Platform. Q&A session. Registration link –> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlfuihqDIsHtcDS_B1FMnYP7SlivqrMmAH

June 2024 Club of the Month

Congratulations to Determined to Master Speaking for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in June! Determined to Master Speaking earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs and individuals that posted on social media in […]

May 2024 Club of the Month

Congratulations to Sugar Speakers Club for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in May! Sugar Speakers earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs and individuals that posted on social media in May include: Anh […]

April 2024 Club of the Month

Congratulations to Firm Speakers Toastmasters Club 2521 for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in April! Firm Speakers earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs and individuals that posted on social media in April […]

Beat the Clock Membership Building Award: May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024

Clubs that gain five new, dual, or reinstated members between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, will receive a Beat the Clock Award ribbon, a one-time 10% discount from your Toastmasters International (TI) store order, and a TI gift certificate from District 56! Members must pay for at least […]

Congratulations District 56 2024-2025 elected Leadership Team

District 56 2024-2025 Leadership Team members were elected during the district’s annual business meeting on May 4 at the 2024 Spring Conference and will begin their term on July 1. Elected member of the Trio are: District Director Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM Program Quality Director Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM Club Growth […]

Club of the Month – March 2024

Congratulations to Master Evaluators for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in March! Master Evaluators earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs and individuals that posted on social media in March include: American General […]

Club of the Month – February 2024

Congratulations to UHCL Toastmasters for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in February! UHCL Toastmasters earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs that posted on social media in February include: Dance and Toast Determined […]

Club of the Month – January 2024

Congratulations to Storytellers for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in January! Storytellers earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs that posted on social media in January include: Dining Out Toastmasters Club Firm Speakers […]

D56 Spring Conference Virtual Parade of Banners

The D56 2024 Spring Conference is right around the corner on May 3rd and 4th. To celebrate our members and clubs, we will have a virtual Parade of Banners of D56 Clubs. It’s easy to participate! Take a picture (or a screenshot) of your club members and your club banner. […]

Talk Up Toastmasters Membership Building Program

The TALK UP TOASTMASTERS membership program is the chance to encourage members to invite guests to a special meeting where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters’ many benefits. Then add 5 new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31 and earn a Talk […]

Business Networking Activities Added to District 56 2024 Spring Conference

Corporate Clubs and Business Professionals! On Friday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. join the Toastmasters District 56 2024 Spring Conference to connect with professionals from various industries and expand your network. Highlights include A fireside chat with keynote speaker, Farzana Chohan, DTM, ID – she is a […]

Club of the Month – December 2023

Congratulations to Southeast Houston Toastmasters for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in December! Southeast Houston Toastmasters earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! Other clubs that posted on social media in December include: Pensadores de […]

Club of the Month – November 2023

Congratulations to Pensadores de Houston for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in November! Pensadores de Houston earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! The following clubs are also recognized for social media engagement in November. […]

Club of the Month – October 2023

Congratulations to Frankly Speaking for posting Toastmasters Club News on their own social media OR the District 56 Facebook group and getting the most engagement in October! Frankly Speaking earns a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate! The following clubs are also recognized for social media engagement in October. Pensadores De […]

Smedley Membership Building Award

  Clubs adding 5 new, dual, or reinstated members will receive a Smedley Award ribbon, a one-time 10% discount from your Toastmasters International (TI) store order, and a TI gift certificate. Amount TBD.

Join the July Jumpstart and Renew Your Dues Now for $45

Did you know that the Toastmasters 6-month membership dues renewal will increase to $60 on August 1? Renew your October to March dues TODAY through July 31 for $45 to join the July Jumpstart and save $15 before the increase!

Beat the Clock Membership Building Award

Clubs that gain five new, dual, or reinstated members between May 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023, will receive a Beat the Clock award. Offered to the first 50 clubs.

Marketing Mondays: Club Marketing Guides

Join the February 27th virtual Marketing Monday session from 8 PM to 8:30 PM to help your club’s marketing efforts, add new members, and set them up for success on their Toastmasters journey! In this helpful 30-minute Marketing Monday session we will share over 40 marketing materials including handouts, templates, and […]

Congratulations, Get to Know Me Tag Winners!

Everyone who participated is a winner; their club now has a great way to reach potential new members. These videos look so inviting on the home page of a club’s own website. Visit these clubs and see how they’re showcasing members and encouraging people to join the fun of Toastmasters!

Get to Know Me Tag – My Toastmasters Journey Club Video Challenge

You Be the Judge! Here are the qualifying entries received for the Get to Know Me Tag – My Toastmasters Journey Challenge.

Please review each and use the Google Form (see blog post) to vote for your First, Second, and Third Choices. Voting closes on February 8, 2023, at midnight.

March Madness: Grow, Retain, and Renew

Our fellow members are our greatest asset! Clubs that renew 100% of their July 1, 2022, base membership number by March 15, 2023, will earn a Toastmasters Gift Certificate.

Prioritize Member Retention

The topic at tonight’s Marketing Monday is Prioritize Retention and its importance to the long-term success of your Toastmasters club. Ensure that more of your members are renewing; attend Marketing Mondays tonight.

Three Club Officer Training Opportunities Left!

Three Club Officer Trainings left this term for Toastmasters’ Club Officers and all members to come together–network, share ideas, and be inspired. Officers receive training on how to best serve their clubs. All Toastmasters can expand skills as communicators and leaders.

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