Calling District Leaders

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

What’s Up Wednesday!!
“Great things never come from comfort zones.”
– Neil Strauss

CALLING DISTRICT LEADERS

It’s that time of year, when we start to look to you, our members, to say yes to a new experience within District 50. The District Leadership Chair, past District Director, DaWane Wanek, and I invite you to apply to join the District team. Positions for election are:

  • District Director
  • Program Quality Director
  • Club Growth Director
  • Division Director (6 positions available)

Other positions that are appointed by the District Director include:

  • Area Director (26 positions available)
  • Finance Manager
  • Administration Manager
  • Public Relations Manager

To run for an elected position, there are some forms that need to be filled out. Please consider this opportunity to give back to District 50 as well as yourself and apply today by clicking here.

We will host a live Fireside Chat in January where you can learn more about the benefits of leading with our District and why saying yes opens so many possibilities! Questions? You can email leadership@d50tm.org.

bookstore bucks

Bookstore Bucks!

Bookstore Bucks in column E of the Bookstore Bucks Club Balances 2024 – 2025 sheet are expiring soon! Many of our clubs have submitted their receipts for reimbursement.

Submit your receipts to finance@d50tm.org so we can begin the reimbursement process. All requests for reimbursement must be received by 11:59 on December 31st.

TLI: TEACH. LEAD. INSPIRE!

Tuesday, December 10th was our first TLI of the season and many of our officers got a Jump Start!! Don’t miss the opportunity to grab your DCP point. The new Base Camp training was held twice and one of the quotes was that “The new Base Camp is a luxury”. Join your fellow officers for the next TLI on Saturday January 18th at UTD! You can click Register or visit the TLI webpage for more information.

Saturday, January 18th, 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM, Kick Off TLI at UTD
Saturday, January 25th, 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM, Eastern TLI at TJC West *Possible keynote speaker
Tuesday, February 4th, 11:00 AM – 1:50 PM, Mid-Day Zoom TLI
Saturday, February 15th, 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM, Last Chance Zoom TLI

Let's Get Ready for Contest - stage curtain

It’s not just the Holiday Season – it’s the Contest Season!

District 50 will be having 2 contests in the spring. The Tall Tales and International Speech contests are going to be a delight for us to witness and we can’t wait to listen to everyone who will be competing! Area contests start Saturday February 22nd and will run through Saturday March 15th. For more information on the contest schedule, you can visit the Contest Page on the D50 website.

What’s in a word?

This week’s Word of the Week is Jolly: Adjective. Definition: Full of high spirits or delight; cheerful and lively.

In a sentence: “The team worked in perfect harmony to create an unforgettable event. The audience erupted into jolly laughter as the speaker shared a humorous story. Her jolly demeanor made everyone feel at ease during the meeting.”

Challenge: Throughout your meetings, find opportunities to incorporate jolly into your speeches, evaluations, or table topics. Whether you’re describing the atmosphere of a story, someone’s personality, or even the holiday spirit, let the word jolly bring a cheerful tone to your language! Let’s make it a jolly Toastmasters meeting!

Hustle and Bustle

This time of year, there is so much “more”. More traffic, more trips to the grocery store to prepare for company, and the various dishes and meals we’re cookin’ up. More mail, more people in our homes, and sometimes, less time to get it all done. At one of my club meetings this week, there was more laughter than we’ve had in a long time and had more guests, and I got to really connect with someone who is brimming with excitement and a zest for their future. I love these organic moments that are authentic, real, and inspiring. My hope for you is to look for those glimmers, soak in the scenery that you get to experience, and find those moments of joy, fun, and laughter, and that you have the very best as the 2024 year comes to a close.

Sending you holiday cheer,

Kimberly Ross, DTM
District 50, District Director
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