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

Toastmasters.org site will be down May 7 and 8
and should be restored May 9, 2022

VIDEO announcements:

2022 May Message: https://youtu.be/_BNnk3ea4wg

May News: MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP 2022-2023

Candidates Showcase:

Recorded 10-minute interviews with all the candidates will be available soon; in the meantime, you can read candidate biographies at: https://www.aztoastmasters.org/candidate/

Candidates Corner LIVE on May 14 from 10 am to 2 pm:

Talk with candidates in Zoom breakout meeting rooms. https://aztoastmasters.org/events/live-candidates-corner/

District Council members will vote on the 2022-2023 District Leaders at the District Council Meeting.

MAY NEWS: VIRTUAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 17

Virtual District Council Meeting (DCM) Tuesday, May 17, 5 pm to 7 pm

Club presidents and VPs of education, as members of the District Council, are requested to attend and represent their club at the District Council meeting. We need a quorum to elect next year’s district officers and conduct other business. Proxies are not allowed for virtual meetings. Please note that this year’s meeting is being held on the Tuesday before conference.
Meeting information and Zoom link: https://aztoastmasters.org/events/district-council-mtg/

RISE UP – CELEBRATE YOUR SUMMIT!
at District 3 Conference May 20 – 21, 2022

COUNTDOWN TO – A weekend of fun and camaraderie with fellow Toastmasters and friends. Celebrate your achievements and hear from 3 inspiring keynote speakers about what you can achieve by taking it to the next level.

 

Just 4 days left to purchase IN-PERSON tickets – Get inspired during live educational sessions, network with fellow Toastmasters, share in the celebration of achievements, and cheer for your 2022 division speech contest winners as they compete in the District Table Topics and International Speech Contests. May 6, 2022 is the last day to purchase any in-person ticket for Conference.

Virtual Conference tickets must be purchased by 11:30 pm on May 19, 2022.

Virtual tickets solely for the district contests may be purchased up until shortly before each contest begins. Virtual International Contest tickets will be available up to 7 pm on May 21st.

 

Don’t wait!
  – May 6: LAST DAY to purchase in-person tickets
  – No tickets will be sold at the door

OUTSTANDING TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR (OTMOTY)
Deadline to Submit Nominations – July 1, 2022

Nominations for Outstanding Club Member (OCM) are complete and separate from OTMOTY. It’s time to consider your OTMOTY nomination. You could nominate your OCM or yourself.
Each year, the District recognizes a Toastmaster whose dedication and commitment has significantly served their Club, Area, Division or District. To nominate someone for this award or yourself, complete and submit the online form. It will be reviewed by the committee, and the winner will be announced at the annual awards celebration.
Click on “District Forms” at: aztoastmasters.org/members-resources/

Outstanding Area Director of the Year (OADOTY) and Outstanding Division Director of the Year (ODvDOTY)

Awards deadline for nominations is July 1, 2022.

Each year, all Area Directors and Division Directors in good standing and completing their term of service are eligible. To submit someone for this award (even yourself), complete and submit the form. It will be reviewed by the committee, and the winner will be announced at the annual awards celebration.

Click on “District Forms” at: aztoastmasters.org/members-resources/

May News: CAREER & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT
June 4, 2022 from 9 am to 1 pm

Register in advance for this event at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucOCgrjktGNHyLClYP81xXR05cIKZfbTp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Questions?
Contact Randy Casarez at impact@aztoastmasters.org.

CLUB INCENTIVES DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2022

Member Promise + Bonus!

Submit each new member application with sponsor name by June 1st to cgd@aztoastmasters.org. New members will receive a pin and sponsors will be entered into a bonus drawing for a prize (value about $25).

For details, go to: https://aztoastmasters.org/district-info/incentives/#promise.

Outstanding Area Director of the Year (OADOTY) and Outstanding Division Director of the Year (ODvDOTY)

Awards deadline for nominations is July 1, 2022.

Each year, all Area Directors and Division Directors in good standing and completing their term of service are eligible. To submit someone for this award (even yourself), complete and submit the form. It will be reviewed by the committee, and the winner will be announced at the annual awards celebration.

Click on “District Forms” at: aztoastmasters.org/members-resources/

Pay It Forward – May and June are PIF months

Help a club by Paying It Forward. Go to https://aztoastmasters.org/pay-it-forward/ for guidelines. Contact a club on the list, attend their meeting, complete the reporting form, and be eligible for prizes.

Distinguished Club Program (DCP)

The first 50 clubs to achieve Distinguished status by June 1 will receive a $50 TI gift certificate. VPs of Education, send an email to dcp@aztoastmasters.org.

Tipping Point for your club’s next DCP goal

A prize will be awarded for the first 100 qualified submissions by June 1. For details go to: https://aztoastmasters.org/tipping_point/

BEAT THE CLOCK: MAY 1 – JUNE 30
Toastmasters International Membership Building Program

Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members between May 1 and June 30 will receive a Beat the Clock ribbon to display on your club’s banner.

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

“Find Your Voice” – May 13, 2022
presented by Barbara Schumacher, DTM, more Info: https://bit.ly/3y9hm5r

“The Struggle is REAL: Learning a Second Language” – May 27, 2022
presented by Leah Pennington, more Info: https://bit.ly/3LyKBCf
Lunch & Learn webinar videos available on YouTube – recent sessions click HERE

“How to give Evaluations in Real Life” presented by Jovita Robertson

“Stepping Up to Leadership” presented by Nancy Starr-Cassidy

If you have questions, please contact Colleen McNeese training@aztoastmasters.org

BLOGS & PODCASTS

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Program with this month’s blog by Dr. Steve Broe:

“The Three Greatest Things About Going to District 3 Conference”

Questions, contact Steve Broe at dtm@aztoastmasters.org

Michael Holian – Journey to International Director

A blog by Nancy Duckett, DTM, District Public Relations Manager 2021-2022 https://aztoastmasters.org/michael-holian-journey-to-international-director/

Grand Canyon Echoes Podcasts

Feature conversations with fellow Toastmasters and Don Griffith, DTM, PID. Tune in to a recent conversation with District 3 Conference Chair, Wendy Durfee at https://aztoastmasters.org/grand-canyon-echos-podcast.

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:

– 5/2 Saguaro Toastmasters Open House
– 5/2 ElectionBuddy Training for DC Members
– 5/6 LAST DAY FOR IN-PERSON CONFERENCE TICKETS
– 5/7 Think Tank Toastmasters presents Kentucky Derby Open House
– 5/11 Speakers Bureau
– 5/11 Club Coach Roundtable
– 5/13 Lunch & Learn – Find Your Voice
– 5/14 LIVE! CANDIDATES CORNER
– 5/17 DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
– 5/19 LAST DAY FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TICKETS
– 5/20 – 5/21 DISTRICT 3 CONFERENCE
– 5/24 New Horizons Open House
– 5/25 Speakers Bureau
– 5/27 Lunch & Learn – The Struggle is REAL: Learning a Second Language
– 5/28 Area Director Forum
– 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