2022-2023

TLI Coordinator
TBA

Leadership Training report available and will be updated multiple times during club officer training season. (check link on right sidebar of this page)

If there are any questions or concerns please email the TLI Coordinator directly at TLI@d25toastmasters.org

 

TLI training dates and details can be found on calendar below. Registration is required. If virtual meeting – Zoom link will be provided. Dates/Times and Details with Eventbrite registration links are on calendar events below.

Below calendar are details of supplemental sessions.

Winter TLI Season is upon us! There will be 13 sessions hosted by D25- 7 led by the district and 6 by the Divisions. This winter our general session will focus on becoming an effective team leader.

For President’s, we are again holding our special President’s Breakfast training on January 7- please be sure to register for that special session instead of the general officer training on the same date.

All information will be updated on the D25 Calendar including the Supplementals offered and the registration links. As always- our training is FREE and open to any Toastmaster, not just officers. You can also find the most up to date information on the TLI webpage. You are also welcome to join us in multiple trainings if more than 1 supplemental session interests you. Please see list of supplementals offered below- registration links are found by clicking the date that you choose to attend. More information to come on the Division TLI sessions.

 

Friday Jan 6, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “Club Coach Training” by Alex Conrad, Club Retention Chair.Club coaches are required to have training, and we always need more club coaches. Please come to this training so you can be ready to help others.
2. “How to Design, Develop and Deliver Powerful, Polished Presentations” by Safaraz Nazir. Do you yearn to walk on to a platform and quickly “wow” the audience? This education session -conducted by 5-time DTM and someone who has completed all 11 Toastmasters education pathways- will help you build that confidence. It covers proven tools, tips, and techniques designed to add the “Power of Wow” to the content and delivery of your presentation, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced speaker, you’ll find a tip or two to make your presentations more impressive, effective, and memorable.

3. “Base Camp Manager” by David Winkowski. Toastmasters International regularly updates the Base Camp page. Come and learn how to manage and navigate the newest changes and effectively administer your club.

 

Saturday Jan 7, bridge opens at 8am, training starts promptly at 830am

1. “Creating Quality Contests” by Jerod Blackman, District Contest Coordinator. Is your club ready for this year’s contests? If it is new to you some and learn best practices, tips, and techniques for a smooth contest. If you’ve held them before, come and knock the dust off or share your experience to help others succeed.
2. “How to Host a Speechcraft” by Kelley Rene Daniels.What’s a Speechcraft? It’s a fantastic opportunity to utilize your public speaking skills and draw non-Toastmasters to your club. Come learn how to host a Speechcraft and bolster your club’s membership.
3. “How to Plan, Prepare, and Practice for the International Speech Contest” by Safaraz Nazir. Each year about 25,000 to 30,000 Toastmasters compete at the club level in the international speech contest. Only 28 advance to the semifinals and eight advance to the finals. Do you dream of competing in the World Championship of Public Speaking semifinals or finals? In this session, you’ll learn the art and science of conquering the hearts and minds of your audience and the judges. Join 3-time World Championship of Public Speaking Semifinalist and 2-time First Runner Up to discover what makes a winning speech.

 

Jan 7 is also President’s breakfast, and Leadership panel, bridge opens at 8am, training starts promptly at 830am

1. “Leadership Panel” By Ninfa Flewitt IPDD & District Leadership Committee Head. If you have ever wondered if YOU have what it takes to be a leader in our District, the answer is “YES!!” Do you have to start with the really big roles first? No way! Find out what areas are available and perhaps you’ll find that your skill set can benefit the district while helping you gain leadership experience. This new take on a Leadership Panel is sure to have something for everyone! After a short panel discussion, 10 past and present district leaders will present in a speed dating style session.

 

Monday Jan 9, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “FreeToastHost Custom Webpage Design for Beginners” by Jai Erwin, Area 34 Director. Does your club know how to create webpages on your FreeToastHost website? Does that itty-bitty teeny tiny screen make it hard for you? Do you think that you cannot create web pages? Well, this session is for you! This session is designed to help non-webpage developers learn simple tricks that will allow them to create new pages for their club’s website. (It is assumed you will have some familiarity with the Admin Console.)
2. “1 Weird Trick to Get 30 Members in your Corporate Club” by Dave Papenmeier, Program Support Chair. You will learn how corporate clubs are different, how to co-opt your company, receive resources to take back to your company and what actions to take.
3. “Judge’s Training” by Jamie Pickering & Larry Prince, District Chief Judge.District 25 will need over 150 judges for our upcoming contest season. Have you been a member for 6 months? Learn to be a contest judge! Planning on competing? Get a leg up on your competition by understanding what judges are looking for. Please note that this is a 90 minute session.

 

Thurs Jan 12, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “OBS Studio- a Pretty Cool Tool to Add Impact to Virtual Presentations” by Michael Levy. We have a pretty cool tool at our disposal with OBS Studio- a free, fabulous tool that adds value to presentations and works in conjunction with Zoom. Michael will showcase what the OBS Studio application does and how it can be used as your presentation platform and shared via with Zoom.
2. “Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea: Truths, Lies, and Strategies for Dealing with Negative Feedback and Criticism” by Amy Shirley. If you’re putting yourself out there in the world, you’re bound to receive negative criticism at some point. Whether it’s in the form of someone who didn’t like your presentation, mean comments on content you created, or well-meaning loved ones who disapprove of your choices, those remarks can feel like a sucker-punch to the gut. In this lighthearted presentation, learn how to keep Negative Nancys and trolls from getting under your skin, silence your inner Karen, and reach for the stars with confidence and grace.
3. “Contest Chief Judge Training” by Larry Harmon & Larry Prince, District Chief Judge. Being a Chief Judge is administrative, not difficult. Expand your leadership capabilities by learning to be one of our District Chief Judges.

 

Tues Jan 17, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “Inspiring our Youth through the Youth Leadership Program” by Tammy Kasterke. Ever thought of leading a Youth Leadership Program but not sure how to do it?  This session is a panel discussion of experienced YLP leaders ready to share ideas and inspiration for you to lead a YLP in 2023!
2. “HYBRID:  Bridging the Gap, Breaking Through the Log Jam” by Jason Jett, Division C Director. Have you or someone you love been a victim of a hybrid meeting that could use some improvements? Does the thought of a hybrid meeting, where people are both on zoom and in the room, keep you up at night? Do you want to know how to bridge the gap between your live audience and your virtual audience? Jason is here to help with the remedies you might need for a healthy hybrid meeting.
3. “Advanced Zoom Meeting Master” by Alex Conrad. Assuming you know how to log into Zoom, how to chat and turn on and off your camera and microphone…now what? Alex will teach us breakout rooms, annotation, screensharing, sharing files and MORE! Have a question? Come get it answered!

 

Fri Jan 27, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “Making Pathways Work for You”by Jim Jameson, Pathways Coordinator. Do you have a good understanding of what Pathways offers, and how it can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs? Do you have questions about Paths or Projects? Come to this session to find out how you can take control of your Pathways Journey and make it work for you! (This session will be tailored to the needs of the attendees.)
2. “New Club Mentor Training” by Donna Fossmeyer, Program Quality Chair. Mentoring a new club takes a particular set of knowledge. Come learn how to effectively set new clubs up for success.
3. “Contest Chief Judge Training” by Larry Harmon & Larry Prince, District Chief Judge. Being a Chief Judge is administrative, not difficult. Expand your leadership capabilities by learning to be one of our District Chief Judges.

 

Sun Jan 29, bridge opens at 1pm, training starts promptly at 130pm

1. “Creating Quality Contests” by Jerod Blackman, District Contest Coordinator. Is your club ready for this year’s contests? If it’s new to you some and learn best practices, tips and techniques for a smooth contest. If you’ve held them before, come and knock the dust off or share your experience to help others succeed.
2. “Judge’s Training” by Larry Prince, District Chief Judge, & Jamie Pickering. District 25 will need over 150 judges for our upcoming contest season. Have you been a member for 6 months? Learn to be a contest judge! Planning on competing? Get a leg up on your competition by understanding what judges are looking for. Please note that this is a 90 minute session.
3. “What to do in the Aftermath of Disappointment” by Gregory Rutledge. Disappointment is all too familiar in recent years but it’s not a new thing, it is a part of the human experience. What is less common is a viable solution to apply afterwards. Find out the 6 steps to bouncing back from disappointment that have been used by countless others for years with 100% success rate. Those odds are never disappointing. Time to stop gambling with your future and move forward the right way!

 

Monday Jan 30, Hosted by Division D, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1. “Inspiring our Youth through the Youth Leadership Program” by Tammy Kasterke. Ever thought of leading a Youth Leadership Program but not sure how to do it?  This session is a panel discussion of experienced YLP leaders ready to share ideas and inspiration for you to lead a YLP in 2023!
2. “Making Pathways Work for You” by Jim Jameson, Pathways Coordinator. Do you have a good understanding of what Pathways offers, and how it can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs? Do you have questions about Paths or Projects? Come to this session to find out how you can take control of your Pathways Journey and make it work for you! (This session will be tailored to the needs of the attendees.)

 

Wed Feb 1, Hosted by Division F, bridge opens at 5pm, training starts promptly at 530pm

1.  “How to Host a Speechcraft” by Kelley Rene Daniels. What’s a Speechcraft? It’s a fantastic opportunity to utilize your public speaking skills and draw non-Toastmasters to your club. Come learn how to host a Speechcraft and bolster your club’s membership.

2.  “Judge’s Training” by Greg Pick. District 25 will need over 150 judges for our upcoming contest season. Have you been a member for 6 months? Learn to be a contest judge! Planning on competing? Get a leg up on your competition by understanding what judges are looking for. Please note that this is a 90 minute session.

3.   “Making Pathways Work for You” by Jim Jameson, Pathways Coordinator. Do you have a good understanding of what Pathways offers, and how it can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs? Do you have questions about Paths or Projects? Come to this session to find out how you can take control of your Pathways Journey and make it work for you! (This session will be tailored to the needs of the attendees.)

 

Sat Feb 4, Hosted by Division E, bridge opens at 8am, training starts promptly at 830am.

1. “Recipe for Humor” by: Kim Story, DTM & Michelle Debenport, District PRM. While attending the D25 Spring ’22 Conference, Michelle & Kim realized they had more than just Toastmasters in common. A decade apart, they had both studied stand-up comedy with Dean Lewis. From this realization, a vision was born. A uniting of two different comedic styles and a desire to share these principles of comedy to help their fellow Toastmasters take their speaking to the next level. Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and into the Comedy Zone? Bridge the gap between average presentations and excellent, entertaining presentations that get more callbacks.
2. “Building an Accountability Structure for Success” by Patty Wyatt & Jon Lukacher. We will identify the difference in a mentor and an accountability partner, understand the benefits of an accountability partner and how to choose one. Participants will learn how to find an accountability partner, establish the framework of the relationship, manage expectations and implement accountability measures. We also will do breakouts and debriefing on basic scenarios that an accountability system may work through.

 

Sunday Feb 5, Hosted by Division A, bridge opens at 1pm, training starts promptly at 130pm

1. How to Design, Develop and Deliver Powerful, Polished Presentations” by Safaraz Nazir.Do you yearn to walk on to a platform and quickly “wow” the audience? This education session -conducted by 5-time DTM and someone who has completed all 11 Toastmasters education pathways- will help you build that confidence. It covers proven tools, tips, and techniques designed to add the “Power of Wow” to the content and delivery of your presentation, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced speaker, you’ll find a tip or two to make your presentations more impressive, effective, and memorable.

2. “Base Camp Manager” by  David Winkowski. Toastmasters International regularly updates the Base Camp page. Come and learn how to manage and navigate the newest changes and effectively administer your club.

 

Saturday Feb 11, Hosted by Division B, bridge opens at 8am, training starts promptly at 830am

1. “1 Weird Trick to Get 30 Members in your Corporate Club” by Dave Papenmeier, Program Support Chair. You will learn how corporate clubs are different, how to co-opt your company, receive resources to take back to your company and what actions to take.
2. “Club Coach Training” by Alex Conrad, Club Retention Chair. Club coaches are required to have training, and we always need more club coaches. Please come to this training so you can be ready to help others.

 

Sunday Feb 19, Hosted by Division C, bridge opens at 1pm, training starts promptly at 130pm

 “Maximizing Open House Opportunities” By Bridgette Beal. Bridgette is part of the district PR team. In this workshop she will share best practices, tips, hints and happily, helpfully provide methods to maximize the growth opportunities from an open house. After this workshop- all you’ll have to do is do it!