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District 13 Toastmasters 2015 Summer TLI
2015-2016 Club Officer Training
www.d13tm.com
Toastmasters International
District 13
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Greetings Fellow Toastmasters and Friends,
As your District 13 Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our
District 13 2015 Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute or TLI. The intention of TLI is to provide club
officers with the tools and resources you need to succeed as leaders at your club. Toastmasters International
is an educational organization, after all. The envisioned future for Toastmasters International is to be the
first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development. I
believe in that envisioned future and that all of us are holding the key to our own success; thus, use that key to
take full advantage of the experience Toastmasters has to offer.
Because of that envisioned future, our theme for the upcoming District 13’s year is “The WOW Factor:
Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters.” I would like for all of you to take a few minutes and deeply
reflect on the opportunities this wonderful educational program has to offer. For more than 90 years,
Toastmasters International has provided the trellis for millions of people all over the world to grow and become
better leaders and communicators. Most of you are working the program and extending its effectiveness by
taking on leadership roles within your club. I want your experience as club officer to be positive and uplifting.
Being a club officer is a great opportunity to communicate, learn, lead, collaborate, motivate, and inspire
others.
Toastmasters International is the single most significant movement of our times and is connecting people all
over the world under a common goal: becoming effective and influential communicators and leaders. We all
have the opportunity to enhance our lives and the lives of others around us by using Toastmasters’ unique
program. The opportunity is within reach for everyone who wants more than just to be good, but strives to be
great. Rely on your fellow club officers and your Area Director to ensure you have a plan for success at your
club.
A significant number of dedicated and passionate Toastmasters and friends are working very hard to make this
event possible. They have prepared a unique and relevant program filled with workshops and activities in direct
alignment with our shared values and interests. Please, be attentive and graceful to their efforts; after all, it is a
learning experience for all of them as well. I also hope you make of TLI a remarkable opportunity to meet,
connect and network with your fellow Toastmasters and guests.
Finally, I would like for you to consider the wonderful opportunities within our district to volunteer and lead.
Even if you have just one-hour per week, there is a place within our district for you to enhance your
leadership and communication experience. To learn more, make sure you connect with your upcoming Club
Growth Director, Dr. Hollis Batista, and upcoming Quality Program Director, Eric Shultz. Of course, I am also
available anytime to discuss your personal experience and wonderful opportunities within. Make the very best
of this event and take back your clubs what you learned, heard, saw, and felt!
Cheers!
Josué R. Batista
Lt. Governor Education & Training - 2014-2015
District Director-Elect 2015-2016
Email: josue@josuebatista.com
Phone/Text: 412-378-7004
Connect with me at LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/josuebatista
WELCOME TO TLI 2015!!
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Dear Fellow Toastmasters,
This is an exciting time of year. As we strive to achieve the highest goals we can to finish one Toastmaster
year, we look forward to leaping to even greater successes in the future. Use today to set your club up for
ultimate success for the 2015-2016 year. Learn everything you can. Network with your fellow toastmasters.
The person you sit beside in a session may become a dear friend. Let’s finish the year strong and leap into
next year with enthusiasm.
Leading the Way, Leaving a Legacy.
Melissa McGavick
District 13 Governor, 2014-2015
toast@mcgavick.net
Hello Fellow Toastmasters!
As the current Vice President of Education for the McKeesport Area Toastmasters Club #901, it is my pleasure
to be serving District 13 as the Chairman for the Summer 2015 Toastmasters Leadership Institute of Club
Officer Training.
As we get set to start a new Toastmasters year, clubs will begin to plan and set into motion what the officers
and members would like to achieve. By attending summer 2015 TLI, club officers will get the training that
could help them grow and be of service to their club membership. In addition, TLI is a great opportunity to
meet fellow officers from other clubs throughout District 13 and share ideas, best practices, and establish
networks of support.
Even if you are not a club officer, I encourage you to attend summer 2015 TLI. As a member attending, you
will get an idea of what it means to be a club officer. In addition, if you thought of a particular club officer
role, you could learn and serve as a possible backup to your club officer if needed with the potential to
succeed into that role at a later date. Plus, you will get a chance to meet your fellow members from other
clubs throughout District 13 and network.
Come to summer 2015 TLI, and have fun learning, networking, and setting the foundation for a successful
Toastmasters Year.
Dana A. Mitnik, ACG, ALB
4. Upcoming events:
• Fall Conference 2015
• Winter TLI 2015/2016
• Spring Conference 2016
• Summer TLI 2016
• Special Educational Sessions
Fun opportunities to serve as:
• Conference or TLI Chair
• Decorations Committee Chair
• Educational Committee
• Fun Night Committee
• Registration Committee
• Sponsorship Committee
• Workshop Speaker
Help Wanted: Leaders
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Here is your chance to sharpen your own skills and help others grow by
giving back to Toastmasters District 13.
To volunteer or learn more contact Program Quality Director, Eric Shultz, ACB,
ALB at shultz.eric@gmail.com or (412) 628-6255.
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6. Toastmasters Leadership Institute
The WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters
Agenda
8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Opening Ceremonies Don Michel, DTM
9:15 am District 13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech Michael W Stanley
9:30 am Session 1: Creating a Quality Club Joe Arnold, DTM
10:30 am Break and move to Commissioners Hall
10:45 am Session 2: Club Officer Role Breakouts
Club President Josué Batista, DTM, LGET
Vice President Education Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB
Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Vice President Membership Dr. Hollis Batista, ACG, ALS
Claudette Biers, CC
Vice President Public Relations Caloryn Krachkowski, ACS, ALB
Secretary Rachel Kenyon, CC, CL
Treasurer Francine Milligan, DTM
Michael Leonard
Sergeant at Arms Kevin Margo, CL
11:45 am Working Lunch, Awards and Announcements Don Michel, DTM
12:45 pm Break and move to Commissioners Hall
1:00 pm Session 3: Leading the Club to Success Stephanie Scott, DTM
2:00 pm Incoming officer pin presentation & Closing words
2:15 pm Adjournment
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2015 Summer TLI Business Sponsor
7. Make-Up Training Dates
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Division A Joe Arnold, DTM joearnold57@me.com
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 11th. Time and location to be announced.
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Division B Kathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ALB kkuznicki@lynchlaw-group.com
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, August 1st. Time and location to be announced.
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Division C James Gurksnis, ACB, ALB jamesgurksnistm@gmail.com
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 25th. Time and location to be announced.
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Division D Scott Herring, ACS, ALB srherring@scottherring.org
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, July 18th. Time and location to be announced.
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Please contact the above Division Directors for more information and to volunteer to help
with make-up training.
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9AM | Opening Ceremonies | Don Michel, DTM
Don Michel, has been a member of Toastmasters since 2008. He is the cur-
rent Treasurer and President-elect of the Westinghouse Toastmasters Club.
Don is an accomplished public speaker having advanced to the Finals of the
D13 International Speech Contest in 2011, 2014 and 2015. In 2014, Don won
the D13 championship and travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to compete
in the International Semifinals of the Toastmasters World Championship of
Public Speaking.
Outside of Toastmasters, Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical En-
gineering from CMU and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pitts-
burgh. Don works as a Marketing Operations Manager at Westinghouse and
also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of
Western Pennsylvania.
Don’s first book, Halftime Adjustments: Lessons Learned from a Layoff at 40,
is available on Amazon.com.
Don Michel, DTM
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Morning Workshops:
9AM | Opening Ceremonies | Don Michel, DTM
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9:15AM | District 13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech |
Michael Stanley
Michael W Stanley has spent more than 20 years leading teams in the Infor-
mation Technology and Operations fields. He has had a long standing affec-
tion for the theatre. Which has led directly to his love and passion for the
Public Speaking arts since he was first introduced to Toastmasters.
Michael counts getting healthy in 2014, at the age of 49, as one of his most
life changing personal achievements. He is committed to helping those who
feel stuck see that there is a way forward to a better life.
He is the current District 13 Table Topics, and International Speech Cham-
pion. He is the founder and president of Superior Lives. Which is his
motivational and educational speaking business.Michael Stanley
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Morning Workshops:
9:15AM | D13 International Speech Contestant’s Speech | Michael Stanley
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9:30 AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
Joe Arnold, DTM, joined Toastmasters in March 2009. Over the past 6 years
Joe visited countless clubs and has talked with Toastmasters around our dis-
trict and beyond. Along the way he has learned a lot about building strong
clubs.
He has made a lot of mistakes, which have translated into great learnings.
Today he will share his experiences from over the past 6 years, so you can
avoid the mistakes he has made and ultimately improve the quality of your
club!
Joe Arnold, DTM
Notes
Morning Workshops:
9:30AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
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You can’t teach a _____________ to _____________ at a seminar.
A Toastmasters club is a Toastmaster _____________
Visitors are _____________ and Members are _____________
I stop buying/attending because _____________
F.A.I.L. _____________________________________________
Fundamental Concept of Toastmasters is: __________________
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We will improve:
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Joe Arnold, DTM
2015/2016 Division A Director
Email: joearnold57@me.com
Morning Workshops:
9:30AM | Session 1: Creating a Quality Club | Joe Arnold, DTM
Creating a Quality Club
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Club President | Josué Batista, DTM & Stephanie Richman, ACS, ALB
Josué Batista is the current Lt. Governor of Education and Training and upcom-
ing District Director for District 13. Josué joined Toastmasters in November
2008 and is currently a member of PPG Toastmasters Club, where he serves as
VP of Education, and ProMasters. Josué works for Highmark in downtown Pitts-
burgh and speaks frequently at national and international conferences about
business architecture and strategy.
Stephanie Richman is a Psychology Professor at Westminster College. She joined
Toastmasters in 2012 in Lexington, KY, where she has served as President, VPE,
Assistant Area Governor, and Area Governor. She is currently a member of the
Cranberry Area Club and New Castle’s First Club. She is looking forward to be-
coming more involved in the district, as Area Director for Area 13.
Vice President of Education | Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB & Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Eric is District 13’s incoming Program Quality Director. He has been a member of
Midday Toastmasters since 2011 and has served in several club offices. Eric has
served District 13 as an Area Governor, Division Governor, and is currently the
Lieutenant Governor Marketing.
Betsy is the current Division D Governor and District 13 Club Dues Chair. Betsy
joined Toastmasters in January 2011 and she is currently an active member of
the BNY Mellon Toastmasters club.
Vice President Membership | Dr. Hollis Batista, ACG, ALS & Claudette Biers, CC
Dr. Hollis Batista is the current Area 2 Governor and upcoming 2015-2016 Club
Growth Director for District 13. Dr. Hollis is the Chief Inspirational Officer and
creator of Dr. Batista’s TableTalk and Speech-able Moments. Dr. Hollis is a mem-
ber of the City of Bridges Toastmasters Club and its upcoming Club President.
Claudette Biers is a senior trainer at Aetna and currently serves at Moon Club as
their VP of Membership. She enjoys reading, crocheting, gambling, and, most of
all, spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Vice President Public Relations | Caloryn Krachkowski, ACS, ALB
Carolyn J Krachkowski joined Toastmasters in the Tower in November 2012 and
her life hasn’t been the same! Carolyn was appointed Area 35 Governor in July
2014. Since joining Toastmasters, Carolyn was elected to the Board of her local
community council, was selected for the city of Pittsburgh’s Civic Leadership
Academy Spring 2015 class, and has recently conducted a Youth Leadership Pro-
gram. Carolyn plans to continue her Toastmasters journey next to her husband
Mike, who recently joined Toastmasters. She will receive her DTM on July 1st
and has already begun working on the second. She Resides in Carrick with her
husband and fur kids (Lady, Barkley, Kixx, Killjay and Huntress).
Morning Workshops:
10:45 AM | Session 2: Club Officer Role Breakouts
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Secretary | Rachel Kenyon, CC, CL
Rachel Kenyon has been a member of FedEx Toastmasters since 2008. She
has served in a variety of posts and is the incumbent D13 Secretary. Rachel
is mother to two energetic young boys, who keep her on her toes. Rachel
remains active in her community. Recently, she presented a full day Junior
Achievement presentation for her son’s 2nd grade class. In addition, she
organized and ran a blood drive with the American Red Cross at her church.
Rachel credits Toastmasters with giving her the tools to step up by delivering
more presentations and leading more projects.
Treasurer | Francine Milligan, DTM & Michael Leonard
Francine Milligan has been a member of Toastmasters International for
almost 13 years. She has held various club officer positions, including District
Level positions and is currently serving as District Historian. Outside of Toast-
masters, Francine enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, sewing, all genres of music,
and looks forward to her annual beach getaway vacation with her husband
Mike.
Michael Leonard is an Applications Analyst for Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
PC. He joined the BNY Mellon Toastmasters club in August of 2013.
Michael enjoys traveling, gardening, scuba diving, and working with animals.
Michael’s life goals include becoming a CIO, traveling to as many places as
possible, and being able to retire and work with animals.
Sergeant at Arms | Kevin Margo, CL
Kevin is the upcoming District 13 Logistic Manager. Kevin joined
Toastmasters in January 2010 and he is currently an active member and Club
Treasurer at the Aspinall Toastmasters club.
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1PM | Session 3: Leading the Club to Success | Stephanie Scott, DTM
Stephanie Scott is a past District Governor from District 13. Stephanie joined
Toastmasters in June 2005 and she is currently an active member at the
Beaver Club, ProMasters, Earlybirds Club, Culturally Speaking, and the new
club, PREP Speaks. Stephanie is also VP of Education and Secretary at the
ProMasters club. In addition, Stephanie is the Toastmasters International’s
Revitalized Education Program Chief Ambassador for District 13.
Stephanie Scott, DTM
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Afternoon Workshops:
1PM | Session 3: Leading the Club to Success | Stephanie Scott, DTM
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District 13 Calendar | 2015-2016
The WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within
Training
Division A Make-up Training Saturday, July 11, 2015
Division B Make-up Training Saturday, August 1, 2015
Division C Make-up Training Saturday, July 25, 2015
Division D Make-up Training Saturday, July 18, 2015
Additional Training To Be Announced
Incoming Division/Area Governors Training, Saturday, June 27, 2015
Winter TLI Saturday, January 9, 2016
Executive Committee Meetings
Robinson Township Sunday, August 30, 2015
District Council Meetings and Conferences
Fall Conference, Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport November 7, 2015
Spring Conference, TBD Tentatively Saturday, April 23, 2015
Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests
Club Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before Area
Area Level ____________________________________ min 1 week before Division
Division A ____________________________________ Saturday, October 3, 2015
Division B ____________________________________ Saturday, October 10, 2015
Division C ____________________________________ Saturday, October 17, 2015
Division D ____________________________________ Saturday, October 24, 2015
District Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Airport Saturday, November 7, 2015
Conferences
Fall Conference, Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel November 6-7, 2015
Spring Conference, TBD Tentatively April 22-23, 2016
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Voting members as of June 17, 2015
District Director Josué Batista d13DD@d13tm.com
Program Quality Director Eric Shultz d13PQD@d13tm.com
Club Growth Director Hollis Batista d13CGD@d13tm.com
Public Relations Manager Carolyn Kratchkowski d13PRM@d13tm.com
Administration Manager Rachel Kenyon d13AM@d13tm.com
Finance Manager Mary Cornwall d13FM@d13tm.com
Immediate Past District Gov Melissa McGavick toast@mcgavick.net
Division A Director Joe Arnold d13divAdir@d13tm.com
Division B Director Kathleen Kuznicki d13divBdir@d13tm.com
Division C Director James Gurksnis d13divCdir@d13tm.com
Division D Director Scott Herring d13divDdir@d13tm.com
Area 1 Director Ben Reynolds area01dir@d13tm.com
Area 2 Director Justin Conley area02dir@d13tm.com
Area 3 Director Tracy Eichenlaub area03dir@d13tm.com
Area 4 Director Beverly Wise area04dir@d13tm.com
Area 5 Director Mike Pechalk area05dir@d13tm.com
Area 11 Director Dawn Staropoli area11dir@d13tm.com
Area 12 Director Sue Ellis area12dir@d13tm.com
Area 13 Director Stephanie Richman area13dir@d13tm.com
Area 14 Director Tom Quigle area14dir@d13tm.com
Area 21 Director Rich Zollner area21dir@d13tm.com
Area 22 Director Julia Nelson Glover area22dir@d13tm.com
Area 23 Director Pam Ludin area23dir@d13tm.com
Area 24 Director Stephanie Simmons area24dir@d13tm.com
Area 31 Director Stuart Strickland area31dir@d13tm.com
Area 32 Director Lisa D’Onofrio area32dir@d13tm.com
Area 33 Director Liz Spano area33dir@d13tm.com
Area 34 Director Tao He area35dir@d13tm.com
Area 35 Director Joe Furmanski area35dir@d13tm.com
Non Voting members
Logistics Manager Kevin Margo, CL d13LM@d13tm.com
Webmaster ___________ webmaster@d13tm.com
District Photographer Anthony Roscoe d13photos@d13tm.com
District Historian Francine Milligan, DTM d13history@d13tm.com
Club Extension Chair ___________ clubexchair@d13tm.com
Membership Growth Chair ___________ d13membership@d13tm.com
2015 Fall conference Chair Tao He, CC
2015 Spring Conference Chair ___________
2016 Winter TLI Chair ___________
2016 Summer TLI Chair ___________
District 13 Executive Committee(Emails will be active July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)
26. There’s no secret as to how you attract and keep members-just hold good, fun meetings, and the Toastmas-
ters program will do the job for you! Dr. Smedley had it right when he wrote,“We learn best in moments of
enjoyment.”
What do you do when attendance is sparse? Following are some ways you might consider.
TWO MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker and the other is the Evaluator.
THREE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, one Evaluator, and a Toastmaster.
FOUR MEMBERS PRESENT: Have one Speaker, a General Evaluator, aToastmaster, and aTableTopic Master.
The General Evaluator incorporates the duties of “ah” counter and Grammarian into the evaluation of both
the speaker and the meeting. The Toastmaster also acts as Timer. It is essential to the health of the club that
these duties remain natural and that members adopt a positive attitude. This will keep guests’ interest in
joining this club maximized.
FIVE MEMBERS PRESENT: Have: Toastmaster, Speaker, General Evaluator, Table Topic Master, and Timer.
With five people in attendance the duties somehow now seem to be a breeze. The opportunity to have a
truly quality meeting, according to all of the suggestions of Toastmasters International, is now possible.
Guests will see the positive growth aspects of belonging to this club, and if each one is asked to join, one
can expect them to say yes.
The business meeting (for all of the above meetings) should incorporate the essentials of parliamentary
procedure. Membership building plans to include conducting Speechcraft, increasing local publicity, and
everyone inviting three guests to the next meeting should be discussed. Invite your Area and Division
Governor to attend and offer ideas.
The schedule of your next meeting would be reviewed, and theToastmaster for the following meeting would
be directed to phone all members to remind them of their duties. Printed agendas should be available to
help guests follow the meeting.
The key to a successful meeting is to plan, prepare, execute, and follow-up. When each meeting is or-
ganized, educational, and fun, guests will join. The more members, the more opportunities there are to
learn and grow. Remember, Dr. Smedley wrote, “We learn best in moments of enjoyment.” Make your next
low-member meeting one of enjoyment and growth.
The key to saving a Club and seeing it through hard (low-member) times is for the members to remain flex-
ible and positive. The kiss of death for any club is to suspend meeting until the membership has grown. The
ludicrous aspects of this position are evident; the membership cannot grow if there are no meetings. Toast-
masters will foster personal growth in people even under adverse conditions. In fact, anyone belonging to
a low-member club will undoubtedly experience personal growth in an enhanced capacity far more readily
than those in larger clubs. Think it through, adjust the agenda, and for your club’s sake, DON’T GIVE UP!Your
positive,“can do”attitude, is everything.
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Meetings with Low AttendanceContributed by Bill May, Jr., DTM - Toastmasters District 58 - October 31, 2003
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Membership Building Contests
Talk Up Toastmasters!
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to talk, so take advantage of it. During the“Talk Up Toastmasters”membership contest,
you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are aug-
mented by a discussion of Toastmasters’many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your
roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special“Talk up Toastmasters”ribbon to display on
your club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent
off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with
any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at
World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member’s join date as listed on the application
must be for February or March. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count for credit
toward“Talk Up Toastmasters”credit.
Beat the Clock
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals
on time. In that spirit,“Beat the Clock”is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—and with
a bang. The goal for your club is to earn the“Beat the Clock”award! Make this a contest in your club to
encourage every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during May
and June receive a“Beat the Clock”ribbon to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, quali-
fying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires
six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
Applications and payments for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World
Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member’s join date as listed on the application must
be for May or June. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count toward“Beat the Clock”
credit.
Smedley Award
Program Dates: August 1 – September 30
In honor of Ralph Smedley, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1
and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a“Smedley Award”ribbon to display on your club’s
banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next
club order. (The discount code expires six months from the date of issue and is not valid with any other
offer.)
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 ap-
plication must be for August or September. The addition of transfer and charter members does not count
toward“Smedley Award”credit.
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Club Sponsors, Mentors and Coaches help clubs succeed!!
To volunteer or learn more contact Club Growth Director, Dr. Hollis R. Batista,
ACG, ALS at hollis@drhollisbatista or (412) 747-0139.
• Club Sponsors help new clubs get started
• Club Mentors help new clubs develop a
good club culture
• Club Coaches help existing clubs with 12
or fewer members become Distinguished
clubs
After successful completion of service
each Club Sponsor, Mentor or Coach
receives:
• A certificate
• Public recognition from the district
• Credit towards the Advanced Leader
Silver award
