august, 2023
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Welcome New Toastmasters! New Member Orientation
Event Details
Welcome New Toastmasters!
New Member Orientation is for NEW Toastmasters who join between May 2023 – June 2024 to help them on their Pathways journey, meet their goals, understand meeting roles, learn about leadership opportunities, member support, and more.
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OVERVIEW:
New Member Orientation on Thursdays will be conducted via ZOOM on the 1st and 3rd of the month from 6:30 – 7:30 PM and the 2nd and 4th of the month from 7:30 – 8:30 PM.
No sessions will be conducted on a 5th Thursday or holidays, i.e., Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Paid membership in a District 56 club, mentor assignment, and welcome email from Toastmasters International will be required before approval for participation.
PURPOSE:
District 56 new members will participate in onboarding training, giving them information on accessing educational resources and will be guided to select their path to begin their Toastmasters journey.
OBJECTIVES:
-To guarantee that all new members who join a District 56 Toastmasters Club receive an orientation to the Pathways Education Program within the first two weeks of admission to a club.
-To guide all new District 56 members through the path selection process and ensure a path is selected by the end of the new member orientation.
-To explain why Toastmasters wear many hats.
-To provide additional resources to help new members complete Level 1 in their selected path.
Registration will be approved for members who join between May 2023 – June 2024 only. Registration must be submitted 24 hours before the requested date.
Did you join Toastmasters BEFORE May 2023? We have a program for you. The Pathways Training – Enroll / Refresher Program. Registration dates and links may be found on the D56 Calendar.
Welcome to District 56 Toastmasters!
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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM, 2023-2024 Program Quality DirectorHonored to serve as your Program Quality Director (PQD)! The Program Quality Team will leave no Toastmaster behind. For example, we have planned new member orientations, club officer information sessions for aspiring club leaders to help all clubs have 7 club officers at all times, Pathways training and enrollment for Toastmasters who are not enrolled, speech contest and functionary training well before the season begins to help all clubs plan, prepare and lead a successful and fun club contest, and form a full pipeline of trained speech contest functionaries. The Program Quality Team will include all Toastmasters in recognitions earned; no Toastmaster will be left behind. As the PQD, I am responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning and executing the District conference. Education Goals: I promote all members in achieving education awards and recognizing those achievements. I oversee and promote training for club, area, and division officers. Training Programs: I plan, organize, and direct the district's training programs. District Conference: I am responsible for all aspects of the district conference. I plan, organize and direct the event. Speech Contests: I coordinate and supervise the International Speech Contest at the district level and facilitate a smooth flow of information at speech contests. This is the year to elevate a strong foundation of quality clubs! The PQD Team will help every club meet its educational goals and become a Distinguished quality club. Ready for some FUN? Register now on the District calendar for our fun and exciting events and training in the 2023-2024 year.
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Danyell Williams, PQD Team
Danyell Williams, PQD Team
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
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Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team
Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
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Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team
Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team
Program Quality Training Chair
Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.
Program Quality Training Chair
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Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team
Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles. He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer. Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.
New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer
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Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team
Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team
New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair
Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.
New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair