District News
District Calendar
1 January to 30 May – Second round of Club Visit Reports begin
1 February – Talk Up Toastmasters award begins
16 February – District Executive Meeting
22 March – Division C Contests
29 March – Division D Contests – St Albans Community Centre (1049 Colombo Street) from 9am to 3pm
31 March – Membership Renewals are due
5 April – Divisions G and J Contests (Combined)
8 May – District Online Contest
9 to 11 May – District Conference
9 May – District Executive Meeting
10 May – District Council Meeting
30 May – Club Visit Reports are due
30 June – Club Officer Lists need to be submitted
District Leadership Committee Report
The 2024/2025 District Leadership Committee Report is now available. Because the report is complete for some roles, applications are now open for floor candidates.
If you are intending to run as a floor candidate, you must submit your nomination to the District Leadership Committee Chair, Glen Pearce, by 1pm Saturday 3 May 2025. This is one week prior to the District Council meeting (currently scheduled for Saturday 10 May 2025). This is a requirement of Toastmasters International Policy and allows time for the District Leadership Committee time to check if the candidate is qualified to be a floor candidate.
Pathways Training Sessions
Do you have a burning question about Pathways? Whether you are a brand new member or an experienced VP-Education, join us at one of the following online sessions:
Friday 28 March 7-8 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X1z8eW-rQw2PS0T_tw2PHg
Tuesday 1 April 7-8 pm
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EDrs7kh2Qkqya8M26vychg
You do not have to stay for the entire session!
District 72 Draft Realignment Report for 2025
Each year, the District must review its alignment of Clubs, Areas and Divisions to ensure compliance with Toastmasters International guidelines. Read the draft report below to understand changes that may affect you.
Feedback can be submitted to Realignment Committee Chair David Templeman at realignment@toastmasters.org.nz. This report will be voted on during the District Council Meeting in May and will come into effect for the 2025/2026 programme year.
We are also holding four Zoom calls for you to have your chance to express your views. Two Zoom calls will be held for the South Island changes, and two Zoom calls will be for the North Island changes
For the South Island the options are:
Monday 17th March at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7272720000?omn=88151945125
Meeting ID: 727 272 0000 Passcode: ALIGNMENT or 118674447
Thursday 27th March at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7272720000?omn=81864031977
Meeting ID: 727 272 0000 Passcode: ALIGNMENT or 118674447
For the North Island the options are:
Thursday 20th March at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7272720000?omn=88247910805
Meeting ID: 727 272 0000 Passcode: ALIGNMENT or 118674447
Monday 24th March at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7272720000?omn=81446446963
Meeting ID: 727 272 0000 Passcode: ALIGNMENT or 1186744
New Member Handbook 2025
This handbook is the ultimate guide to navigating your first few months of Toastmasters membership. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to get started – meeting etiquette, essential roles, and how to access Pathways.
To set new members up for success, we highly recommend emailing this handbook as part of your club’s onboarding process.
Digital Marketing Workshops
Digital marketing is vital to the success of a club. Peter Simmonds, Public Relations Manager for District 72, organised a series of workshops to help members improve their marketing skills.
Check out the recording of the most recent workshop – Making Club Podcasts and Round Up
Canva for Non-Profits
Interested in using Canva to promote your club? UPDATE – We have now reached our limit of clubs that are able to apply for a ‘free teams account.’ But you can still set up a free Canva account and utilize the Canva club templates. These are available below. If you need any assistance with creating something more specific, please get in contact with either the PRM or Club Growth Director for assistance.
Club Officer Shared Resources
We have recently put together a collection of resources created by Club Officers within District 72. Do you have a resource or template that you are willing to share? Please email us at d72@toastmasters.org.nz
Past District Newsletters
Use the link below to access past editions of the District Newsletter.
Contact
Have a question? Email us at d72@toastmasters.org.nz
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