THRIVE IN DISTRICT 5 May-chen Martin-Kuo, DTM District 5 Director

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 2

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU 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, 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

HOW TO GENERATE CLUB LEADS? 4

S.M.A.R.T GOAL SETTING Are you SMARTER than your District Director? What are your SMART Goals for ? 1) President Distinguished Area (After this training, you will find it achievable. If not, let's talk...) 2) 3) … Joyce Persichilli – - Bob Dietrich – - Your Division Director - 5

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 6

BEST PRACTICES Start early Though TI website is not available till 7/28. Request club officer/member information for your incoming division director today 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) 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) 7

DISTRICT COMMUNICATION Area directors format => Area 4 Director => Area 34 Director You may choose to forward the to as many account as you choose Division directors format => Central => Financial Manager => Request from speakers bureau => Public Relations Manager 8

MARK YOUR CALENDAR DEC meetings – every 2 nd 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 2 nd 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 10/17 – District Conference Oct – Nov: Area contests Dec – Feb: Club Officer Training Dec - March: Thrive in D5 Challenge 2 Feb/Mar: Membership Building (Talk- up) Mar – dues are due May – June: Beat the clock 9

RESOURCES District Leadership Handbook: Serving Clubs through Visits: A Guide for Area Directors (Item 219) How to Build a Toastmasters Club (Item 121) Club Leadership Handbook Toastmasters International District Recognition Program Distinguished Club Program and Club Success Plan (Item 1111) Speech Contest Rulebook (Item 1171) Training Club Leaders (Item 217) Area Director Training Materials: TI slides, participant workbooks Central/District-Leader- Tools/Training/Division-and-Area-Governors- Training-Materials Central/District-Leader- Tools/Training/Division-and-Area-Governors- Training-Materials District Contest: content/uploads/2015/06/206EP-Conduct- Quality-Speech-Contests-D version.ppsx content/uploads/2015/06/206EP-Conduct- Quality-Speech-Contests-D version.ppsx Thrive in District 5 Challenge – Fall - July 1 st – September 30 th : in-district-5-challenge/ in-district-5-challenge/ Club Officer Training material (including district incentives) and dates: summer-2015/ summer-2015/ 10