Tuesday, August 9, 2011

News you can use from your Area 34 Governor - Shani Brown


Hi everyone,

Fall Conference is next month. Please encourage some of your confident members to speak. Even if they don't make it this time, the behavior path is set for next time and so on. It's all about building confidence.

Toastmasters is dead. Long live Toastmasters. The old brand goes out of commission on 8/17 and the new brand replaces it. The most important element of the new Toastmasters brand isn't the new logo, it's the new story. Toastmasters has always emphasized speaking and leadership. Now, the emphasis will be on leadership, supported, of course, by speaking. More in the weeks to come (wink).

There are some good marketing and public relations resources at http://www.toastmasters.org/July2011MPR. If you're a VP with one of those titles, check it out.

Dues are going up from $54 to $72 annually beginning October 1, 2011. The reasons include: more programs and services and expansion of infrastructure (TMI is really much bigger now and its members more demanding). The additional funds will enhance member support and services and enable the implementation of the five-year strategic plan voted in last year. Want more info? http://www.toastmasters.org/2011duesincrease or email duesincrease@toastmasters.org

Achieving President's Distinguished is an honor that represents good participation and good leadership throughout the year. One of the easiest goals to attain is leader training. If you don't have a minimum of four leaders already trained, please make it so. Here's a website with all the details. I'll be checking in with you about this by phone or on my next Area Governor's visit. The fee is $10. Cash or check payable to "District 14 Toastmasters" will get you in the door.

Thanks for getting everything and everyone off to a good start in July! Please feel free to call on me with ideas, concerns, or questions. My primary role is to help your clubs be more enjoyable and effective and to help you grow as individuals. I stand ready to serve. 

SHANI C. BROWN
AREA 34 GOVERNOR

PHONE: 770-644-0241
EMAIL: speakshani@bellsouth.net
WEBSITE: www.shanibrown.com
CLUB WEBSITE: www.theknowledgeclub.com


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