December 2023 Leader Letter

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

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.

The Gift That Makes Hearts Happy — Are you or your club members 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!

2024 Accredited Speaker Program — Is there a professional-level speaker in your club 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 form and email it to clubofficers@toastmasters.org and ensure that all application materials are submitted to accreditedspeaker@toastmasters.org between January 1 and January 31, 2024.

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.

Updated Brand Manual and Portal — The Brand Manual makes it easier than ever to learn how to design brand-compliant materials for your club. 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.

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

Using Social Media to Attract Guests — A club in Denmark hosted an all-online membership drive that grew the club by 35 members. Find out the secret to their success.

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 your members 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.