Learn more about our candidates that you will be voting for at the District council meeting on May 4, 2025
Karen Issacs, DTM, PRA past Region Advisor, cordially invites you to watch the District Candidates Showcase, which will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
Register for this event:
https://bit.ly/D11CandidateShowcase25 OR D11 Candidate Showcase 2025
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We kindly ask that you log into Zoom by 6:45 PM ET for a tech check
- Please RSVP by April 21stto confirm your participation.
Join us for an unforgettable District 11 Spring Conference on April 26, 2025, where we bring together inspiring leaders, expert speakers, and dedicated Toastmasters to help you Believe & Achieve as we enter the next 100 years of Toastmasters excellence!
Keynote Speaker: Stefano Cossalter
Master the Art of Public Speaking with a Champion!
Stefano Cossalter is a 7-time Public Speaking Champion, TEDx coach, and keynote trainer with over two decades of experience. Renowned for his innovative coaching techniques that blend NLP, hypnosis, and dynamic speaking strategies, Stefano has shaped champions in the art of communication. As one of the most decorated Toastmasters in British Columbia history, he will empower you to captivate audiences, overcome fear, and elevate your public speaking skills.
Don’t miss this high-energy keynote that will set the tone for a day of growth and transformation!
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lamia Katbi, MD
Unlock the Five Pillars of Optimal Health
Dr. Lamia Katbi, MD, is a renowned pediatrician, author, and wellness advocate, helping families and individuals achieve mindful, balanced living. As the author of Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Five Pillars of Optimal Health, she blends medical expertise with a holistic approach to wellness, self-care, and mindful living.
Learn how to integrate health and well-being into your professional and personal life with Dr. Katbi’s insightful session!
Guest Speaker: Valerie Mrak
Transform Conflict into Creative Collaboration
Valerie Mrak is a TEDx speaker, award-winning filmmaker, and conflict transformation specialist who helps individuals and teams turn inaction and infighting into action and innovation. She interviewed six Nobel Peace Prize winners and former gang leaders, uncovering the secrets of creating possibilities in the most challenging relationships. With experience working with organizations like AT&T, Rotary International, and the National Park Service, Valerie’s expertise will help you navigate difficult conversations and build stronger, more collaborative teams.
Discover how to turn conflict into connection in this thought-provoking session!
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sobel-Berlow
Elevate Your Leadership & Personal Brand
Lisa Sobel-Berlow is a leadership expert, engagement professional, and digital marketing strategist who has dedicated nearly two decades to helping solopreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses communicate with confidence and build lasting connections. A seasoned Toastmaster, Lisa has served as a Club President, Area 66 Director, and conference presenter, using her MBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership to help professionals enhance their leadership, communication, and branding strategies.
Join Lisa’s session to learn how to amplify your presence and lead with purpose!
Get ready to learn, grow, and connect at the 2025 District 11 Spring Conference! Mark your calendar for April 26, 2025, and secure your spot for a day filled with dynamic workshops, inspiring keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities.
District 11 Participates in Toastmasters’ Global Advertising Campaign
What is the Global Advertising Campaign?
District 11 has invested funds to allow Toastmasters International to advertise in our geographic area through LinkedIn. This campaign is designed to increase Toastmasters brand awareness to non-members.
These campaigns have run in other geographic regions previously and have received tremendous results: 60 million viewer impressions and 150,000 click-throughs where people took action!
Toastmasters International will provide two different ads and a special landing page for individuals to learn more about Toastmasters. They are also providing a free downloadable document that offers reasons to join Toastmasters, and public speaking tips.
To see reports from Toastmasters International about results for District 11:
Click link for Month One: Month One
Click link for Month Two: Month Two
When is the Campaign running?
Toastmasters International will run ads through LinkedIn beginning January 8, 2025, for 90 days. 2025 will be the year of Toastmasters’ strongest ads to date! They have taken information gathered from previous campaigns and improved them.
What does it mean for your club?
You may start seeing many inquiries and guests for your club!
You will need to make sure that your club contact information is correct at Toastmasters.org, and that the person who receives inquiries about your club is someone responsive. They will need to respond to prospective member leads within 48 hours.
What do you have to do?
Get Ready
Download, review, and take action from the Global Advertising Campaign Preparation Tips sheet.
Prepare for Your Guests and Follow Up
Download, review, and take action from the Prospective Member Conversion Guide.
Guests only become members when you follow up with them and ask them to join!
Make it Easy on Yourself
Follow up in a professional, thorough, and timely manner.
Use this template for a Prospective Member Follow-Up Email.
Engage & Share
If you’re on Linked in, either as a club or an individual, be sure to engage with the ads if you see them. Comment what Toastmasters has done for you or any hesitations you may have had before joining. And be sure to share the ad as well. All of this will ensure that more people will see it.
