October 2023 News
October 2023 News
Dear Members,
Now that the year has started, we have many incentives and programs up and running! Please read through these October 2023 news and announcements to see how you can earn many rewards. We encourage you to check out https://aztoastmasters.org/
A Message From Your Trio
Save the Date for Conference
Unlock the Secrets, Embrace the Thrill at D3’s Spy-Themed Conference Event!
’00Toast: Agent of Influence’ promises a day full of excitement, intrigue, and unforgettable memories. Prepare for an immersive experience that will leave you feeling like a true agent of influence! 
Save the Date: April 26th & 27th 2024
Save the Date: April 26th & 27th 2024 
Stay tuned for more updates as we unveil the secrets and surprises waiting for you at this spy-themed extravaganza. 
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to mark your calendars and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! 
Call for Nominations!
Calling for nominations for Communication & Leadership Award
This award is the highest honor District 3 Toastmasters can bestow upon a non-Toastmaster. It recognizes individuals within our communities who have demonstrated outstanding communication & leadership skills. Any member or club in good standing can nominate someone for this award.
Nomination form and details about past winners can be found at: https://aztoastmasters.org/
Nominations due by February 1st, 2024
This award is to be presented by District 3 at the Annual Conference
District 3 at Phoenix Pride Festival
Phoenix Pride Festival
D3 Toastmasters invites you to join us at the Phoenix Pride Festival on October 21 and 22. We are looking forward to this event and hope to see you there!
Want to be a volunteer, reach out to CGD@aztoastmasters.org
2023-2024 Speech Contests
The two District 3 speech contests for the 2023-2024 contest season are: Evaluation and Internatio
Area contests will be held Online, and Division & District contes
- Online contests are defined as those in which all participants are online.
- Hybrid contests are defined as those in which some participants (contestants and judges) are onsite in a physical location, and others are online.
- View the dates for Area, Division & District contests on the D3 website: https://aztoastmasters.org/
events/ - Speech contest rulebook https://www.toastmasters.org/
resources/2023-2024-speech- contest-rulebook
Treasure Hunt
Join us on a Treasure Hunt
Join us on a Treasure Hunt to discover the Treasures of Toastmasters. Download a map, check the rules, complete the activities and move closer to discovering the Treasure Chest.
Prizes:
Members who complete a map will receive a pick from the Treasure Chest Quarterly & will receive one entry into a drawing for a trip to Antigua or Barbados (two winners).
Contest ends June 30th, 2024.
See map for rules and details on how to play.
Download map at https://aztoastmasters.org/
Power of Three incentive
View all District 3 Incentives on the D3 website: https://aztoastmasters.org/district-info/incentives/
Your 2023-2024 District Leadership Trio
District Director Steve Feld, DTM
Program Quality Director Sara Mayer, DTM
Club Growth Director Tom Tiboni, DTM
