Welcome to District 3 News April addition. The following news and announcements are for this month. We hope you will share the April News with your club members.

VIDEO announcements:

April 2022 Trio Message: https://youtu.be/Y_I1C1pkZRo

RISE UP – CELEBRATE YOUR SUMMIT!

at District 3 Conference May 20 – 21, 2022

2022 Spring Conference Promo Video

GET READY – GET SET – WATCH THIS >>
https://youtu.be/QYUSjU96nIA

2021-2022 International President Margaret Page, DTM,

has an important message encouraging you to take advantage of all the benefits offered by attending the District 3 Conference coming up May 20th and 21st. View her message now >>
https://youtu.be/H1ABnzxRmos
Don’t wait!
  • April 15: LAST DAY to buy Climbing Party tickets at a DISCOUNT
  • April 26: LAST DAY to book hotel within the DISCOUNT block
  • May 6: LAST DAY to purchase tickets for Conference
  • No tickets will be sold at the door

Purchase your tickets TODAY!

Clubs – Help support your District 3 Conference while promoting your club

> Purchase an advertisement in a Conference Program booklet <

Details and deadline contact Conference Chair at: conference@aztoastmasters.org
> Create and donate a raffle basket from your club <
Contact Julie Miller julie59miller1@cox.net or Janice Steinman at janicesteinman.tm@gmail.com

CLUBS: SELECT YOUR OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBER (OCM)
Deadline to Submit – April 15, 2022

Honor one member’s service to the club by selecting them to be your club’s Outstanding Club Member of the Year 2021-2022. Outstanding Club Members will be recognized at conference with a pin. Submit online at: https://aztoastmasters.org/outstanding.
Questions: Contact DJ Reed at cgd@aztoastmasters.org

CLUB & MEMBER INCENTIVES
Membership & Distinguished Club Program (DCP)

Will you be the Tipping Point for your club’s next DCP goal?

A prize will be awarded for the first 100 qualified submissions. Submit by June 1, 2022. For details go to: https://aztoastmasters.org/tipping_point/. Questions: Contact Tammy Gallagher at dcp@aztoastmasters.org

Member Promise + Bonus!

Will your new club member receive a Toastmasters pin? Submit new member applications with sponsor names to cgd@aztoastmasters.org. BONUS – sponsors will be entered into drawing for a prize (value about $25). For details, go to: https://aztoastmasters.org/district-info/incentives/#promise.

Club Events – new members and a big prize!

Only about 8 weeks left to hold your club events and submit to cgd@aztoastmasters.org. For details, go to https://aztoastmasters.org/district-info/incentives/.

VIDEOS & PODCASTS YOU’LL WANT TO CHECK OUT

Membership Busters – playlist of all FOUR March Membership Busters videos: https://bit.ly/3Dvm2TA

DCP – Becoming Distinguished – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USYt_fvxncw
Watch this video for tips on how to submit and track educational awards.

District 3 Conference: the Place You Want to Be – https://youtu.be/VIfugwhkwGE

Hear from conference committee and Trio members about exciting details for the upcoming District 3 Conference May 20-21, 2022.

Grand Canyon Echoes Podcasts

Featuring conversations with fellow Toastmasters and Don Griffith, DTM, PID. Tune in at https://aztoastmasters.org/grand-canyon-echos-podcast.

APRIL NEWS ARTICLES & RADIO INTERVIEWS
Michael Holian, DTM, Toastmasters Region 3 International Director

If you missed the March 29th live RadioX Interview with Michael Holian, DTM, PDD – Toastmasters Region 3 International Director, you can still listen to the entire recording!
 

“Cheers to Toastmasters and All They Do” https://bit.ly/3qVi3La

In the News: March 27, 2022
SanTan Sun News, page 16: https://bit.ly/3KhJGpv

APRIL LUNCH & LEARN WEBINARS
Mark it on your calendar – make it a lunch date!

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“How to Give Evaluations IRL (in real life)” – April 8, 2022
presented by Jovita Robertson, more Info: https://bit.ly/3tYvBY2

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“Stepping Up To Leadership” – April 22, 2022
presented by Nancy Starr-Cassidy, more Info: https://bit.ly/3NGZjZy
Lunch & Learn webinar videos available on YouTube – recent sessions click HERE
“Life, Legacy and Communication” with MariaAngelica Deeb
“Stepping Into A Better You” with Coach Pam Smith
If you have questions, please contact Colleen McNeese training@aztoastmasters.org

NEW BLOG POSTS TO READ

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Program

This month’s blog by Dr. Steve Broe: “Building Membership in Spring” https://bit.ly/3u04VpW 

Questions: Contact your DTM Program Chair, Steve Broe, DTM at dtm@aztoastmasters.org

Tucson Festival of Books – ‘Not just another Toastmasters booth’

A blog by Nancy Duckett, District Public Relations Manager 2021-2022: https://bit.ly/36PrW6f

DISTRICT 3 EVENTS CALENDAR

Promote your event on the District 3 Events Calendar. Visit the calendar to view events and training opportunities. Go to https://aztoastmasters.org/events/. Here’s a quick look ahead:

  • AREA and DIVISION Speech Contests all month!
  • 4/4 Superstition Virtual Open House
  • 4/5 Rx for Speakers Open House
  • 4/8 Lunch & Learn – How to Give Evaluations IRL (In Real Life)
  • 4/13 Speakers Bureau
  • 4/13 Club Coach Roundtable
  • 4/15 LAST DAY FOR CONFERENCE DISCOUNT TICKETS
  • 4/22 Lunch & Learn – Stepping Up To Leadership
  • 4/27 Speakers Bureau
  • 5/1 – 6/30 Beat the Clock Membership Campaign

Your 2021-2022 District Leadership Trio
District Director David Hopper, DTM
Program Quality Director Karen Hewitt, DTM
Club Growth Director DJ Reed, DTM