D50 After Dark Podcast
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Chapter Markers
(0:00) Opening Excerpt
(1:35) Division Directors Chat Begins!
(2:35) How Leading as a Division Director Is Going in 2024-2025
(20:15) Contest Season: Getting Ready to Work in Contests!
(25:20) Clarification on What Division Directors Can Do During a Contest
(26:01) Changing Some Roles within Clubs to Fit Club Differences
(31:07) Focus on Members to Refresh or Revitalize a Club
(33:00) Engaging the Young Millennial Crowd
(36:01) The Emergence of the Virtual Club’s Zoom Master
(37:04) Fundamental Feature of Toastmasters: Human Connection
(38:25) COST-SAVING TOOLS: Utilizing Digital Forms (Google Forms) for Voting
(40:40) Pathways and Basecamp Revamped to Be More MOBILE FRIENDLY
(42:07) Refining Toastmasters to Be the Perfect Organization for Millennials
(44:45) Developing Substance along with Experience and Knowledge
(46:28 – 1:04:22) Why Toastmasters?
(50:00) Toastmasters will prop you up, not fire you for making a mistake and learning.
Summary
In this special Christmas episode of D50 After Dark, six division directors from District 50 Toastmasters gather to share their experiences and insights. The panel includes Herb Kulp (Eastern), Tommy Kenyon (Frontier), Daniel Foyt (Metro), Cle Kimble (Plains), Roderick Gowdy (Southern), and David Haney (Town North).
The directors discuss their journeys into leadership roles, noting how initial hesitation gave way to discovering valuable opportunities. They explain that division leadership focuses more on motivating and supporting other leaders rather than direct club involvement which is the role of an area director.
The discussion explores modernizing Toastmasters to engage younger generations through digital tools while maintaining the essential human connection that makes Toastmasters unique. They discuss adapting club formats and roles to meet current needs while preserving core communication and leadership development opportunities.
Directors highlight the collaborative spirit in contest organization, sharing experiences about overcoming nervousness and supporting each other’s events. They emphasize the importance of cross-division support and participation in these competitions.
In sharing their “Why Toastmasters?” stories, David Haney reveals how Toastmasters helped him overcome professional setbacks after struggling with emotional communication in corporate settings. Cle Kimble discusses how improved communication skills enhanced her relationship with her millennial son, teaching her to become a better listener and more supportive parent.
The panel emphasizes Toastmasters’ exceptional value, comparing the $10 monthly dues to the substantial personal and professional development opportunities available. They conclude with a call to action, encouraging members to find their unique role within the organization and take advantage of growth opportunities. The episode ends with holiday wishes and anticipation for upcoming events in the new year. any questions or to accept the challenge, contact District 50 Club Growth at CGD@D50tm.org.
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