THRIVE IN DISTRICT 5
May-chen Martin-Kuo, DTM
District 5 Director 2015-16
dd2016@d5tm.org
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
• A clear vision – President Distinguished District
• Consistent focus on the critical success factors – emphasize on building new
clubs
• A positive environment – New ideas and discussion are encouraged. When
an issue is presented, it will be addressed in a timely manner keeping the
mission first.
• Training
• Support – Trio, PRM, AM/FM/LM, Division Governors, District Leader Mentors
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WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU
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Build one New club – a club lead, a mentor, and a sponsor
Visit your club and submit the report on time (11/30 and 5/31)
Attend Training
Conduct Area Council Meeting
• Why? – locate contest chair, discuss club leads, develop new leaders, follow up
on their DCP
• How? – Your choice – in person, conference call, email forum, etc.
• Report any issues IMMEDIATEDLY
• Attend DEC meeting 6-8PM, (Dinner served at 5:30)
• Every 2nd Tuesday at Serra Mesa Library (Except Aug DEC is on 8/4)
• 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
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HOW TO GENERATE CLUB LEADS?
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S.M.A.R.T GOAL SETTING
• Are you SMARTER than your District Director?
• What are your SMART Goals for 2015-16?
• 1) President Distinguished Area (After this training,
you will find it achievable. If not, let's talk...)
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• 3)
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Joyce Persichilli – pqd2016@d5tm.org - 7608035998
Bob Dietrich – cgd2016@d5tm.org - 6195181907
Your Division Director -
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RISE. COURAGE. ENTHUSIASM.
• TI's core value – R.I.S.E – Respect,
Integrity, Service, Excellence
• Courage
• Be persistent
• Be open-minded
• Enthusiasm
• Help each other to be right, be
better
• Focus on finding a solution
• Encourage/Appreciate each other
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BEST PRACTICES
• Start early
• Though TI website is not available till 7/28.
Request club officer/member information
for your incoming division director today
• central2016@d5tm.org,
eastern2016@d5tm.org,
inland2016@d5tm.org,
northern2016@d5tm.org,
southern2016@d5tm.org,
western2016@d5tm.org
• Build Trust
• Communicate
• Delegate
• Share information/knowledge with your
clubs officers periodically – This may
involve you presenting the same concept
over and over several times. Pick a
manual to practice the skills to deliver the
information effectively and get your next
educational award at the same time
• The Entertaining Speaker (Item 226A)
Speaking to Inform (Item 226B)
Facilitating Discussion (Item 226D)
Specialty Speeches (Item 226E)
Speeches by Management (Item 226F)
The Professional Speaker (Item 226G)
Persuasive Speaking (Item 226I)
Interpersonal Communication (Item 226M)
Special Occasion Speeches (Item 226N)
Humorously Speaking (Item 226O)
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DISTRICT COMMUNICATION
• Area directors Email format
• a4d2016@d5tm.org => Area 4
Director
• a34d2016@d5tm.org => Area 34
Director
• You may choose to forward the
email to as many account as you
choose
• Division directors Email format
• Central2016@d5tm.org => Central
• fm2016@d5tm.org => Financial
Manager
• speakersbureau@d5tm.org =>
Request from speakers bureau
• prm2016@d5tm.org => Public
Relations Manager
• cgd2016@d5tm.org
• pqd2016@d5tm.org
• dd2016@d5tm.org
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
• DEC meetings – every 2nd Tuesday 6-8,
except for 8/4
• 8/1 Award and Installation Ceremony
• 9/12 or 9/26 – Contest Training
• 10/16 – District Business Meeting
(President, VPE, District Officers)
• 10/17 – District Conference
(International 2nd Vice President Visit)
• Oct-Nov – Humorous/International
Speech contest
• Nov/May – Area visit report due
• Remind your clubs
• Jun – Aug: Club Officer Training
• July – Sep: Thrive in D5 Challenge 1
• Aug/Sep: Membership Building
(Smedley)
• Sep – dues are due
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10/17 – District Conference
Oct – Nov: Area contests
Dec – Feb: Club Officer Training
Dec - March: Thrive in D5 Challenge 2
• Feb/Mar: Membership Building (Talkup)
• Mar – dues are due
• May – June: Beat the clock
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RESOURCES
• District Leadership Handbook:
http://www.toastmasters.org/dlh
• Serving Clubs through Visits: A Guide for Area
Directors (Item 219)
www.toastmasters.org/219
• How to Build a Toastmasters Club (Item 121)
www.toastmasters.org/121
• Club Leadership Handbook
www.toastmasters.org/CLH
• Toastmasters International District
Recognition Program
www.toastmasters.org/DRP
• Distinguished Club Program and Club
Success Plan (Item 1111)
www.toastmasters.org/1111
• Speech Contest Rulebook (Item 1171)
www.toastmasters.org/1171
• Training Club Leaders (Item 217)
www.toastmasters.org/217
• Area Director Training Materials:
• TI slides, participant workbooks
http://www.toastmasters.org/LeadershipCentral/District-LeaderTools/Training/Division-and-Area-GovernorsTraining-Materials
• District 2015-16 Contest:
http://www.d5tm.org/wpcontent/uploads/2015/06/206EP-ConductQuality-Speech-Contests-D5-2015-16version.ppsx
• Thrive in District 5 Challenge – Fall - July 1st –
September 30th: http://www.d5tm.org/thrivein-district-5-challenge/
• Club Officer Training material (including district
incentives) and dates:
http://www.d5tm.org/club-officer-trainingsummer-2015/