A Message from Your
Lieutenant Governor Marketing

Dear Members,

Do you have any New Years resolutions?

If not, don't worry — I have a few for the upcoming year, and they’re all about you. I see a 2010 full of membership growth in your clubs. I see a 2010 that opens its doors to hundreds of new Toastmasters developing themselves as speakers and leaders.

Here is how our District looks for the first half of the year:

Membership Payments:
Goal by 7/1/2010: 7204
Total: 3289
Status: 45.66%

Club Renewals:
Paid: 147
Unpaid: 11

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Ben Lappen
Lieutenant Governor Marketing

Realignment Committee

Every year, the number of clubs that District 31 hosts expands as towns, businesses, and organizations build new Toastmasters training programs to benefit their communities. Due to the expansion of new clubs, the District has to realign our Areas and Divisions to ensure each segment of our District structure is balanced and poised for success in the upcoming year.

Volunteer now! Members are needed to analyze the trends of club growth in the District and make recommendations as to the structure of D31 Areas and Divisions for the 2010 - 2011 year. Anyone passionate about Toastmasters and interested in helping design the District's structure for the upcoming year is welcome to volunteer.

Benefits:

  • The job is fun. You will work on a small team of 4 - 5 people, and will have the opportunity to analyze the District structure and make suggestions to the team.
  • The job makes a difference. Area and Division Governors will be appointed and elected to make the Areas and Divisions that you create successful.

Your Dynamic Marketing Team:

Bash Turay
District 31 Intellectual Revolutionary
Doug Sheadel
Club Extension Chair
Richard Baker
Club Retention Chair
Bob Demilia
Membership Chair

What can you do to help?

  • Start a Club — Have you been thinking of starting a new club in your business or community? Contact me: lgm@district31.org. I'd love to help you get started!
  • Serve On a Demo Team — Do you love speaking about Toastmasters? Do you love meeting new people? Apply to be on a team that helps companies and organizations fulfill on their goals by creating new clubs. Contact Doug Sheadel: Dsheadel@modspec.com.
  • Generate New Leads — Think you might know of an organization or community that would benefit by starting a Toastmaster club? We'd love to hear your ideas! Contact Bash Turay: BashTuray@yahoo.com or attend a Marketing Meeting at a T.L.I, Conference, or Special Marketing Meetings.
  • Be a Part Of a Dynamic Team — We welcome new ideas and new talent. Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer your time and service. You will enjoy the experience, and you will gain further skills that will benefit your life. Contact me: LGM@District31.org.
  • Be a Club Coach — Put your leadership skills and experience to work by coaching a struggling Toastmasters Club. Click here or email Rich Baker at richard_baker@3com.com.

I am looking forward to serving a great year with you!

- Ben Lappen