Smedley Award Membership Campaign Program What is it? In honour of Toastmasters founder Ralph C. Smedley, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? Applications and payments for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must be for August or September. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward “Smedley Award” credit. When Does It Run? Program Dates: August 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 What’s In It For My Club? You’ll qualify to receive a “Smedley Award” ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Plus!! qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (fine print: The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.) Invite your friends, family and co-workers to visit your club meeting.  Why Is it Important To Add New Members? • More people can fill meeting and officer roles • No one member is overburdened with responsibilities • Meetings are more fun, because more people are involved • It’s easier for a club to help members meet their educational needs • More members means more people benefitting from Toastmasters! • Ribbon for your club banner Toastmasters has always been about service, excellence, and growth and the Smedley Award honours those exact qualities.    

INVITATION TO DISTRICT 95 TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 @ 7:00 PM CEST • Free District 95 members, you are invited to the Virtual Town Hall meeting with the District Trio on Friday, September 29, from 07:00 PM. In the agenda: • Recognition • Info (Service at Toastmasters International, Pathways) • FUN Registration Information: Please register in advance for this Town Hall here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We are looking forward to seeing you at the District Town Hall!                    

Frederiksberg Toastmasters 🎙 Save the date 🗓 🔔We can’t keep calm: The Annual Public Speaking Masterclass is here and You Are Invited 🎉 RSVP Here: https://www.meetup.com/copenhagen-toastmasters/events/296224206/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Dear Toastmasters and friends, We are pleased to bring you a tailored workshop on core public speaking skills this October in collaboration with CPH City Toastmasters and Speak to Lead Toastmasters. What Atlantis of Public Speaking: A Trilogy 🗓 7th October 2023 ⏰ 14:00 to 16:00 📍 Vesterbro Library 📌 3rd Floor Room: Haraldsalen 🎟 RSVP required via meetup ⬇ You will walk away with tangible tips on ✍ Incorporating humour in your presentations ✍ Maximizing audience engagement ✍ Mastering Crowd Management ✍ Transforming your presentations with use of visual aids This masterclass will be delivered by veteran Toastmasters and seasoned communicators with a robust toolbox of public speaking and communication. Kriti is a renowned comedian in Europe and Asia, Rina is a facilitator and distinguished Toastmaster, and Amer is an industry leader within the global shipping industry; currently serving as the President of Frederiksberg Toastmasters. 👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more details ✍ Step out of your comfort zone and become the best version of yourself 💫 🚀 Frederiksberg Toastmasters | Home of Leadership and Public Speaking Toastmasters | Where Leaders are Made                

Toastmasters im Norden Wettbewerb Humorvolle Reden // Humorous Speeches Contest Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4 PM - 6 PM CEST D95 Division A is having a Contest on Humorous Speeches on October 7th. Register here : https://bit.ly/divisionfun Lachen ist eine Macht, vor der die Größten dieser Welt sich beugen müssen (Émile Zola) Liebe Toastmaster*innen der Division A, kaum etwas bereitet mehr Freude, als gemeinsam zu lachen und genau das wollen wir tun. Am 7. Oktober 2023 wird unser diesjähriger humorvoller Rede-Wettbewerb stattfinden und wir freuen uns schon sehr auf eine kunterbunt vergnügte Zeit mit euch und euren Reden! Wann: 7. Oktober 2023, 16-18 Uhr Wo: Marschtorzwinger Buxtehude, Westfleth, 21614 Buxtehude Sprache: Deutsch und Englisch Und danach?: Get together in einem Lokal in Buxtehude (Adresse wird noch bekanntgegeben) Wir freuen uns auf euch und das große Gelächter! Viele Grüße, Laura und Philipp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laughter is a power to which the greatest of this world must defer (Émile Zola) Dear fellow Toastmaster of Division A, There is hardly anything more fun than laughing together and that is exactly what we want to do. This year's humorous speech contest will take place on October 7th, 2023. We are already looking forward to a fun time with you and your speeches! When: October 7th, 2023, 4-6 pm Where: Marschtorzwinger Buxtehude, Westfleth, 21614 Buxtehude Language: German and English And afterwards?: Get together in a restaurant in Buxtehude (address will be communicated later) We are looking forward to you and the big laughter! Cheers, Laura and Philipp