Welcome to Founder's District Toastmasters

Crazy-Busy
Too busy? Always running
behind? Learn steps to embrace our fast-paced world yet unsnarl your frantic life. Stop being busy, start being happy and still get things done

Getting Great Publicity
The Art of Working with the Press
Great publicity is the key element in building a business or a Toastmasters club. Lee Pound, a long- time newspaper editor, writing coach, and CFO, will reveal how to make editors your allies in the quest for publicity.

Judges Training
Every Contestant deserves a panel of well-trained judges and our district asks that judges attend training every two years. This session will train you to be an effective judge, or as a contestant - learn the criteria by which you'll be judged. Train now and gain the opportunity to judge Fall Speech Contests.

Prep-Check
Nailing Your Presentation
Why wait until your speech evaluation to find out that you forgot something? Come learn about a speech presentation checklist to nail the presentation have-to’s and ensure audience involvement, all while cutting your preparation time in half. You will display extra confidence knowing that you have a well-prepared presentation.

Meet the Monkey
Why are some managers running out of time when their staffs are running out of work? It's the monkeys! Learn how to recognize the "monkey" or the "next move" and only take it when it belongs to you.

Mentor and Mentee
Come and learn how to catch the big fish and not let it get away. Discover from each other what we are looking for in the mentor and mentee. You will learn where to go to find the big fish in a pond, river or ocean. Join Barbara Barrientos and learn to give the Mentor and the Mentee the FISH.

The Power of PowerPoint
“Oh no! Not another (boring, obnoxious, irritating) PowerPoint presentation!” One of the greatest tools for helping our audiences to “get” the presentation is also the most abused. Learn how to take your presentation and outshine every other presenter that steps up that day!

Robert's Rules Rock
Order, order, order in the ... meeting? There is a time and place where Robert's Rules rock. Don't be caught blissfully blithering or lucidly lost, learn the basic rules of order.

Speech Writing
Spinning a yarn but looking at a blank sheet of paper? This workshop will help you with strategies for effective speech writing.

Themed Meetings & More
Learn how to keep your club meetings fun and interesting while meeting members' needs.

Websites 101
Websites are a critical contact source for potential new members. Learn the basics for building your club website. Review tips and techniques to improve your existing website.

When You Are the Table Topics Master
Table Topics Masters have the power to encourage or destroy. There is a wealth of information on how to respond to a TT question; there is little on how to be the TT Master – until now. District Governor Ken
Sisco, DTM, leads this thought provoking session.

7 Sparkling Secrets: How to Communicate with Anyone
Ideal skills for better communication, training and sales. Learn to:
• Enhance speaking & training skills
• Establish greater rapport and authentic connection
• Give instructions/directions that others will understand
• Boost sales and your natural charisma factor

Facilitator Sheryl Roush, DTM, PDG, AS, is known for her sparkling presentation style. Sheryl has received the prestigious NSA Golden Microphone Award.

Box Lunches (with soda or water) Available; vegetarian alternative

Box Lunches (with soda or water) Available; vegetarian alternative