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Administrative News

Start collecting dues in mid-August -- they are due 10/1

Note that Clubs that do not get them in by October 1 may have their fall contest contestants disqualified because the Club or member may not be in good standing.

  • The Semiannual Membership Report forms are mailed to the Club President on September 1.
  • The completed Semiannual Membership Reports must be postmarked by October 1 and received by WHQ by 5 p.m. PT by October 10 (for DCP Credit).
  • Clubs meeting this deadline receive 1/2 point in the Distinguished Club Program.

Don't wait for all your members to pay before you send in your Semiannual Report and dues check. Treasurers can renew online at the Toastmasters International Renewals page .

Check WHQ for the status of your dues renewals.

Fall Contest Season -- new VPE's, it comes sooner than you think

In July and August, Clubs should begin to prepare for the Table Topics and Humorous Speech contests, which they should hold in late August or early September. Note that Area and Division Contests are usually held in mid-September and October. See also the Contest Section.


TLI News

Verify Summer TLI Attendance for DCP

Club Officers should verify TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) attendance by checking on this web site (or by checking with the Lt Governor Education or the TLI Dean). Corrections can be made until approximately November 15 by contacting the TLI Dean.

When the spreadsheet is available, there will be a link to it either at the top of this page (under Special News), or on the main TLI page.


News For Area Governors and Division Governors

Post your contest winners

Area and Division Governors can post the winners of their contests on the Contest Winners Form

  • During September and October, Areas should hold their Table Topics & Humorous Speech Contests.
  • By September 30, the Area Governors should perform their first round of Area Visits. The forms for the first round of visits are given to the Area Governors at their training in June.

Fill Out Contest Date/Location Selection Form

Area and Division Governors (or their representatives) should fill out the Contest Date/Location Selection Form for their contest.

  • Area Governors, Division Governors, and their representatives who want their contact information published on the website can use the Contact Authorization Form.
  • During October, Divisions should hold their Table Topics & Humorous Speech Contests.

Areas and Divisions should prepare for Fall Contests

Between July and September, the Areas and Divisions begin to prepare for the Table Topics and Humorous Speech Contests. These contests are usually held during during September and October for Areas, and in October for Divisions.


Contest News

It's Fall Contest Season again!

We are preparing for the Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests. The Clubs should have their contests in late August and early September. The Area Contests start in mid-September and the Divisions start having their contests in October. The District will hold its Contests at the Fall Conference in the beginning of November. For further details see the Fall Conference Page.

See the following Contest Resources throughout the year:

  • See the list of Contests by Date and by Area to see the details for the Area and Division Contests.

  • Also, look at our Contest Aids to find helpful hints on contests, contest forms, and judging ballots.

  • Or attend one of the Contest Training Activities.

  • See the list of District Conference Winners

  • Area and Division Governors, if you want to add your contest date or modify the information for your contest fill out our Contest Date/Location Selection Form. The information will go to the Lt. Governor Education and Training, and to the WebMasters.

  • Area and Division Governors, if you want to list the winners of your contests, please fill out our Contest Winners Form. The information will go to WebMasters who will list the information.
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See the August, 2008 edition of the District 27 newsletter.

News For Clubs
It's time to collect dues . . . read more

 
Be sure to check the TLI Training Results now!

 
It's Fall Contest Season and it's time to prepare for club contests . . . read more

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