Prepare for Mid-year Training — District Directors, Program Quality Directors, and Club Growth Directors: Please complete your Mid-year Training registration as soon as possible and reach out to the Training Team at training@toastmasters.org with any questions or concerns. Additional communications about Mid-year Training, including Pre-work assignments, will be emailed to you in the coming weeks. Be sure to schedule ample time to complete the Pre-work. The more prepared you are, the more you'll benefit from the experience.

Area Directors: Prepare for Second Round Club Visits — Each District must establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with its clubs. Area Directors play a critical role in creating this relationship through club visits, which are required twice a year. However, because clubs may benefit from additional visits and support, we recommend visiting your clubs at least four times per year. The second round of club visits begin December 1 and can be submitted beginning December 15. To continue to participate in the Distinguished Area Program, the Area Director must submit at least 75 percent of the Area Director Club Visit Report compared to the club base. Please reference the District Recognition Program guide, page nine (9), for more information.

Tune In! Jocelyn Tyson — In this episode of The Toastmasters Podcast, 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking Jocelyn Tyson reveals her journey to the world stage.

Relive the World Champion Excitement — Enjoy the top three speeches from the 2023 World Championship of Public Speaking®.

The Gift That Makes Hearts Happy — Are you looking for a truly heartwarming gift for someone who appreciates Toastmasters? Make a donation (under the Gifts section) on their behalf to the Ralph C. Smedley Memorial Fund® today!

Plan for Year-End Supply Orders — With the holidays fast approaching, it's important to place your supply orders by Wednesday, December 13. All product orders placed by 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Time on December 13 will be shipped no later than Friday, December 22. Due to the holiday schedule and year-end inventory, all orders received after that date will begin shipping on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. This includes any orders marked for express delivery. If you have any questions or concerns, please call +1 720-439-5050, ext. 1406 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, or email supplyorders@toastmasters.org.

2024 Accredited Speaker Program — Is there a professional-level speaker in your District who should pursue this prestigious designation? The Accredited Speaker Program is designed for those who combine expert knowledge in a particular subject with mastery of the spoken word. Members who are interested in applying should review the Accredited Speaker Program Handbook and ensure that all application materials are submitted to accreditedspeaker@toastmasters.org between January 1 and January 31, 2024.

District Elections Deadlines — Do you know someone that would like to take on a leadership opportunity within the District? If so, encourage them to submit their District Leader Nominating Form to the District Leadership Committee Chair. Check with your District Director or District Leadership Committee Chair to confirm the deadline to submit the form. Reference Protocol 9.0 District Campaigns and Elections for additional details about the process.

Updated Brand Manual and Portal — The Brand Manual makes it easier than ever to learn how to design brand-compliant materials for your District. Branded assets like logos and fonts can now be downloaded directly. The new Brand Portal makes it simple to find templates for commonly used items and images for your materials, or to submit a Trademark Use Request for items you seek approval for. Email brand@toastmasters.org with questions on leveraging the Toastmasters brand.

District Leadership Committee Handbook — Do you have questions about the District Leadership Committee (DLC)? The District Leadership Committee Handbook has been developed to provide a better understanding of the DLC process to the District leadership team, DLC Chair, DLC members, and candidates. The handbook shares ways to identify candidates and to build a leadership legacy in the District. Please take an opportunity to review this important resource.

Kindred Spirits Speaking — Learn how the Rotary/Toastmasters alliance continues to foster mutually meaningful experiences.

A Season to Toast — Imagine you're gathered with friends and family over the holidays, your drink of choice in hand. Then someone asks, “Would you like to give a toast?” Here's a quick guide to getting your words out right.

2024 Base Camp Update — To help ensure a smooth transition to the 2024 launch of the new and improved Base Camp, where members access and engage with Pathways, please remind them to submit their education achievements in both Club Central and Base Camp. Get more details about the online portal's new, exciting features and how you can prepare club members for the upcoming transition to a more user-friendly, intuitive experience on this webpage.

New Email Authentication Requirements — Do you use an email service provider like Constant Contact or MailChimp? Do any of the members in your District use Gmail and Yahoo for their emails? Read about the changes coming to Gmail and Yahoo accounts and learn about how your emails could be affected.