Web Site FAQ

Q: How do I find information on this website?

A: Please look at this page.

Q: What if my Club Information is wrong?

A: When you click on any of the links to Club Information in the Club Lists (see Clubs section in the Left-hand navigation area), you are actually going to Toastmaster International's World Headquarters (WHQ) site. Therefore, you must notify them not us, if the information is incorrect. The best way to change your club information is by going to the Club Business section located in the left column of the main page of Toastmasters International's Site. You will need your club number and password to log in. The only exception would be if we have your Club Name or Number wrong and you've already verified that it's correct on the WHQ page.

Q: How do I get my Club Contest Date or winners on the website?

A: You don't. Because ther are over 175 Clubs in the District, we would never be able to keep up with this information. Therefore, we only put up dates and locations for Area and above contests.

Q: How do I get my Club Website listed on the District website?

A: We'll list your Club webpage on the List of Club Websites. Just email me at the email address listed on the bottom of every page. But first, look at the Club Website Help page. And don't forget to (1) provide a link to http://www.d27tm.org and (2) notify WHQ that you have a webpage.

Q: I have lots of questions about TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) and Officer Training. How can I find out more information.

A: Go to the TLI FAQ page.

Q: Where do I register online for TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) and Officer Training?

A: Go to the TLI Online Registration page.

Q: How can I find out who got credit for TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) and Officer Training in my Club? How can I make corrections? How much time do I have to make corrections?

A: To find out who has been credited with attending training check the results spread sheet. It is usually updated shortly after each TLI session. If you do find a mistake contact the Lt. Governor Education and Training or the TLI Deans. You have until November 30 for the Summer sessions and May 31 for the Winter sessions to make corrections. For more information and contacts go to the TLI page.

Q: How can this website help me increase the membership in my Club?

A: We can't specifically. However, there are many aids in the resources section to help you. Also, you should definitely make sure that either your Club President, VP Membership, or someone from your Club is monitoring the District 27 Hotline. For information about how the Hotline works from a guest's perspective, please look at the Hotline page. To get an email for all potential members who contact the Hotline, please ask the Hotline Coordinator to subscribe you (see the the Contact Us page).

Q: Is there a way to keep up with major District events through email?

A: The YahooGroups Email List is a very low-frequency email list that you can use to keep abreast of information from the District. All Toastmasters are encouraged to subscribe, but it's extremely important that all Division Governors, Area Governors, and Club officers subscribe.

Q: I have a question I don't see listed here. What should I do?

A: Email questions at d27tm.org. Someone will put you in touch with who knows the answer.

For Division And Area Governors:

Q: I'm an Area (or Division) Governor. How do I get my Contact Information listed on the website?

A: Use the Contact Authorization Form. You must use this form because WHQ requires us to maintain copies of authorizations for this information. It also enables us to keep it in a database.

Q: I'm an Area (or Division) Governor. I have a last-minute emergency change to my Contest or TLI Supplemental Training information. What should I do?

A: Because it takes us a couple of days minimum to get it posted and not everyone will go to the website immediately prior to your event, the website is not the best place to publicize this information. You should also be using the YahooGroups email list and emailing all other Division Governors and Area Governors.

Q: I'm an Area (or Division) Governor. How do I get my Contest Date and Location information listed on the website?

A: Use the Contest Date/Location Selection Form. Normally, we have them added within 48 hours. However, it may take until the end of the next weekend. Plase let us know if we don't get it up by then. However, because there are so many contests in such a short time, we cannot take the information through any other means (although we will take minor changes if they're sent to the webmaster using the link on the bottom of any of these pages or on the Contact Us page).

Q: I'm an Area (or Division) Governor. How do I get my Contest Winners listed on the website?

A: Use the Contest Winners Form. Normally, we have them added within 48 hours. However, it may take until the end of the next weekend. Plase let us know if we don't get it up by then. However, because there are so many contests in such a short time, we cannot take the information through any other means.

Q: I'm an Area Governor. Can I put up a flier for my contest?

A: No. Because there are over 40 Areas and there are usually 1-2 revisions for each flier, we just wouldn't be able to keep up-to-date on them all. Instead, you can put your flier up on your own website and use the form to provide a link to it.

Q: I'm a Division Governor. Can I put up a flier for my contest?

A: Yes. You can either email us a Word Document or PDF or you can put your flier up on your own website and use the form to provide a link to it. Please make sure it's less than approximately 150K so that people with slow Internet connections can still get it.

Q: I'm a Division Governor. Can I put up a flier for my TLI Supplemental Training?

A: Yes. You can either email us a Word Document or PDF or you can put your flier up on your own website and we'll provide a link to it. Please make sure it's less than approximately 150K so that people with slow Internet connections can still get it..

Q: I'm a Division Governor. You have a form for me to put my Contest Dates on the website, but I don't see a form for TLI Supplemental Training Dates. Did I miss it?

A: No, you didn't miss it. Because the information is so completely different for each Supplemental Training session, just email it to the TLI Director. Be sure to include any information necessary to comply with the location's security measures, parking, and Metro (although that information is probably better put on a flier or your own website).