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Posted May 7, 2024
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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 Director Kathleen Washington, MS5

Elected Division Directors are:

  • Fernando Turegano, DTM – Division L
  • Debbie Demrest, EC5 – Division M
  • Alison Nissen, DTM – Division N
  • Zaida O’Connor, EC3 – Division O
  • Robert Kieschnick, EC5 – Division P
  • Basma Kakoun, DTM – Division Q
  • Cynthia Abdon, DTM – Division R
Posted April 18, 2024
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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 Toastmasters
  • Clear Lake Toastmasters Club
  • Determined to Master Speaking
  • Mary Ann Faremouth-Sandland
  • Pearland Toastmasters Club
  • Pensadores de Houston
  • Rasheed Hooda
  • Southwest Houston Toastmasters
  • Spaced Out Toastmasters
  • Wilhelm Mwengi

Want to be eligible to win a gift certificate AND get the word out about your club’s latest news?

Just post your news in the District 56 Facebook group, on your personal or club social media, or submit it through our news portal on the D56 website. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #TMD56ClubOfTheMonth so we can find it! The post with the most engagement (likes, comments, and shares) each month will win a Toastmasters International Gift Certificate and will be featured in the D56 Messenger and on our website. You can win once, but your recognition can be ongoing!

Learn more at toastmastershouston.com/incentives

Posted April 14, 2024
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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 to Master Speaking – Toastmasters Club
  • Dining Out Toastmasters
  • Frankly Speaking
  • Master Evaluators Mente Abierta
  • Pensadores de Houston
  • Timmons Talkers Toastmasters
  • UTHealth Houston Speaks!

Want to be eligible to win a gift certificate AND get the word out about your club’s latest news?

Just post your news in the District 56 Facebook group, on your personal or club social media, or submit it through our news portal on the D56 website. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #TMD56ClubOfTheMonth so we can find it! The post with the most engagement (likes, comments, and shares) each month will win a Toastmasters International Gift Certificate and will be featured in the D56 Messenger and on our website. You can win once, but your recognition can be ongoing!

Learn more at toastmastershouston.com/incentives

Posted April 11, 2024
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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 Toastmasters Club 2521
  • Katy Toastmasters Club
  • Master Evaluators
  • Mente Abierta
  • Pensadores de Houston
  • San Felipe Plaza Toastmasters Club
  • Spaced Out Toastmasters Club
  • UHCL Toastmasters

Want to be eligible to win a gift certificate AND get the word out about your club’s latest news?

Just post your news in the District 56 Facebook group, on your personal or club social media, or submit it through our news portal on the D56 website. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #TMD56ClubOfTheMonth so we can find it! The post with the most engagement (likes, comments, and shares) each month will win a Toastmasters International Gift Certificate and will be featured in the D56 Messenger and on our website. You can win once, but your recognition can be ongoing!

Learn more at toastmastershouston.com/incentives

Posted March 29, 2024
District News

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.
  • Send the photo and club name to [email protected] by April 10th. (Only 1 photo/slide per club, please).

Don’t have a club banner? No problem, just send a photo (or screenshot) of your club members and your club name to be included.

Posted February 11, 2024
District News

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 up Toastmasters ribbon and special discount code for 10% off next club order from Toastmasters International.

District 56 will also provide the first 50 clubs with 5 new, dual or reinstated members receive a Toastmaster gift card.

Learn More on the District 56 Incentives Page –
https://toastmastershouston.com/incentives/

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