2026 Newsletter Archive

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October 2026

10.26 – Director’s Message

Excellence Together — One Quarter In

Can you believe it? One quarter of our Toastmasters year is already in the books. I know many of you are glad to see those first few months in the rearview mirror. They were full of important steps that set your clubs up for success. Club Officers completed training. Your clubs worked through and submitted a Club Success Plan. You held open houses to share the Toastmasters message. You welcomed new members. You renewed your commitment to your club through dues renewal. And most importantly, you completed projects in your Pathways journey to become stronger, more confident communicators.

Well done to each and every one of you. You have already demonstrated what our theme, Excellence Together, looks like in action.

We now enter the part of the Toastmasters year where we settle in and do the work that moves our clubs toward the goals we set. This is where we find our rhythm—taking meeting roles, mentoring new members, completing speeches, and looking for opportunities to stretch ourselves. Host a Speechcraft. Serve on a committee. Complete a District Project. Attend educational trainings. Each of these experiences helps you grow your skills and strengthens our District.

As I often say, Toastmasters is a team sport, and Excellence Together is not just a theme—it’s a mindset. I encourage each of you and your clubs to find ways to go beyond your club walls. If your club has more members wanting to speak than available speaking slots, reach out to another club to see if they have room for a guest speaker. Partner with another club to host a joint meeting—do it twice so each club can take a turn hosting. Work with your Area and Division Directors to coordinate events with nearby clubs. These are just a few ways we can build community across District 207 and live out Excellence Together.

Finally, I am thrilled to announce the newest member of our District 207 family: Toastmasters of ATI, chartered on August 18 and joined Division A, Area 13. Welcome to District 207! We look forward to connecting with you throughout this Toastmasters year as we continue striving for Excellence Together.

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10.26 – WhatsApp Message

Building Connection Across District 207

Want to connect with your fellow D207 Toastmasters? This question has been on members’ minds since the merger was first discussed.  In our March 2026 meeting, one of the earliest concerns raised was simple and honest: How will members from two former districts—spread across six states—be able to connect with one another?

Your District leaders took that concern seriously and explored different avenues to help our members build meaningful connections.

I am excited to share that District 207 WhatsApp Channels will be rolling out soon as a new way for members to engage, ask questions, share resources, and strengthen our community.  This tool supports our District theme, Excellence Together, by giving members a simple, accessible way to help one another succeed.

WhatsApp is a free messaging app available on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.  It allows instant messaging, document and image sharing, and even phone calls. Millions around the world use it because it is easy, convenient, and reliable.  Think of it as a texting app—but with more features and more flexibility.

What Kinds of Questions Can WhatsApp Channels Help With?

• What is best practice for completing the Club Success Plan?
• How does my club earn and use District dollars?
• Is anyone interested in carpooling to the District Conference?
• We have a speaker slot open this week—does anyone want to fill it?

District 207 is rolling out a new way to get answers, share ideas, and build community. This is one more step toward living our theme of Excellence Together—supporting one another, learning from one another, and strengthening our District through connection.

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10.26 – Your Help is Needed!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED to make our District Successful!

The following roles need someone like you to serve this year:

Division Director: Serve Southern Idaho (Division E)

• Lead and support Area Directors
• Ensure each club achieves its mission and fulfills responsibilities to members
• Coordinate Division activities, set goals, and assist with training club leaders
• What the member receives by serving:
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Gain experience in managing a team
  • Grow your training skills
  • Potential project credit in Pathways

Interested in serving?  Contact District Director, Courtney Carlovsky, to find out more 

Area Directors: roles that need to be filled

TBD – Area A14

TBD – Area B24

TBD – Area C33

TBD – Area C36

• What clubs receive when you serve: 
  • Conduit between the District and clubs
  • Receive regular feedback and guidance to enhance the club experience
  • A partner to provide support and answer questions
• What the member receives by serving:
  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Expand your network
  • Gain valuable experience as a leader
  • Make a real impact
  • Potential project credit in Pathways

Interested in serving?  Contact District Director, Courtney Carlovsky, or one of the Division Directors to find out more

Club Growth: serve the District in a variety of ways to promote the Toastmasters program and build clubs 

Club Growth Director:

• Brand Steward: responsible for all aspects of marketing, club building, and club/member retention efforts
• Develop outreach and member retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs
• Supports challenged clubs
• Manage various committees focused on different aspects of club building and retention
• Participate in Leadership training

Committee members: help grow District 207 in a variety of ways

1. Extension Committee: identify and launch new clubs across the District
2. Club Coach: Support clubs with 3-12 members as they rebuild and grow
3. Demo Meeting Team: helps run demo/info meetings
4. Outreach Lead: build relationship with companies and community groups
5. New Club Research: Identify markets and prospects for new clubs
6. Corporate & Community Liaisons: connects with chambers, Rotary, and similar organizations

Interested in learning more?  Have a short window you can contribute?  Contact District Director, Courtney Carlovsky to find the perfect spot to contribute to the growth of District 207

Program Quality Committee members: help educate and train District 207 leaders and members

Are you knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Youth Leadership
• Speechcraft
• Distinguished Toastmaster process
• Pathways
• Conducting Contests
• Free Toast Host/EasySpeak
• Training

The Program Quality Team would love to have your expertise help train our members!  Contact Program Quality Director, DoraMaria Abreu, to be a part of the team that helps better educate District 207 Toastmasters and builds quality clubs 

Public Relations Committee members: help get the word out about District 207 as well as keep members informed on what is happening around the District using various social media platforms.

Are you someone who knows how to use social media to your advantage?  Are you constantly scrolling X, Instagram, etc. liking and sharing posts?  District 207 would love your talents and knowledge on our team to get our message out to a wider audience as well as our members.

Join the team and you could receive a Pathways project credit for participating.

Interested?  Contact Public Relations Manager, Leela Seeber, to find out more

Many hands make light work!  Be a part of building the foundation of District 207 through Excellence Together!

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10.26 – Club Coaching: A Win for Clubs – and Coaches

Club Leaders

Every Toastmasters club has the potential to thrive.  Sometimes, though, it needs a fresh perspective and a little encouragement to take it to the next level.  It needs someone who knows how to help turn ideas into actions.

If your club has 3-12 members, a Club Coach can bring the valuable experience, the new ideas, and the renewed momentum you need. A coach works with your club – not for it – to help you strengthen your meetings, engage your current members, attract guests, and develop a practical plan for growth.

A coach can be the catalyst that helps your club move from “We should…” to “Let’s do it!”

Could your club benefit from having a Coach?  Contact your District 207 leadership team at coaches@d207tm.org, and we’ll help you decide.

Experienced Toastmasters

Your experience could be exactly what another club needs.

As a Club Coach, you have an opportunity to:

• Share what you’ve learned with fellow Toastmasters.
• Develop your own leadership skills by working with a new team.
• Gain fresh perspectives by seeing how another club operates.
• Help build a stronger, more sustainable club.
• Make a lasting difference in the Toastmasters experience of fellow members.

As an added benefit: when your coached club achieves Distinguished status or higher, you may receive credit toward your Toastmasters education goals.

If you’ve got what it takes to be a Coach, we want to hear from you.  Contact us at coaches@d207tm.org, and we’ll help you get started.

Does your club need a spark to reach the next level?

Are you ready to be the individual that provides that spark?

Either way, we want to talk to you.

Let’s make it happen in District 207!

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10.26 – Toastmasters AI Guidance

Many of us use AI in our daily life to find information, polish a presentation or a communication, or help us to find insights at work. Often, we use the tool with minimal thought in what we ask it to do or information we give it to process.

At the International Convention, the Toastmasters International Board of Directors from their meeting minutes on August 16-17, 2026 have provided the following AI guidance (see below) for members and District leaders alike when using various AI tools and how best to protect the Toastmasters brand and its intellectual property.

Protocol 4.0
Intellectual Property
5. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1. Toastmasters members are responsible for ensuring that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used ethically, transparently, and in ways that uphold the integrity of the organization and its brand.
2. AI is a tool. It should not replace human judgment. All AI-generated and AI-assisted content must be thoroughly reviewed by a human before use. Ensure that AI-generated content:
   • Does not include misinformation or unintended errors
   • Makes sense in the context of its intended audience and purpose
3. All AI-generated content must:
   • Align with the Toastmasters core values (Integrity, Respect, Service, and Excellence)
   • Be used in a way that reflects positively on Toastmasters International and its mission
   • Avoid misleading, deceptive, or harmful content
   • Comply with all applicable laws and local regulations
4. The Toastmasters International governing documents relating to trademarks and copyrights must always be adhered to.
5. AI tools may store or reuse submitted data, which can create unintended exposure risks. Do not input or share confidential Toastmasters-related information with AI tools, including but not limited to:
   • Educational materials or content not publicly available (e.g., content that can only be accessed after logging in to the Toastmasters International website or after purchasing an education product)
   • Financial information
   • Internal documents or communications
6. Members must protect personal information. Always comply with applicable local data privacy regulations. Do not share:
   • Member or prospective member information
   • Any data protected by local privacy or data protection laws
7. The brand guidelines must always be adhered to, and the Toastmasters brand must always be presented consistently and accurately.

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10.26 – Upcoming Events

District 207 — Looking Ahead to an Exciting Year!

We have completed the first 90 days of the 2026–2027 inaugural year of our newly formed District 207! It has been exciting to see our district taking shape after the merger of D7 & D15, and there is much more ahead.

Please be sure to bookmark our District 207 website at d207tm.org and check the District calendar regularly for upcoming events, training opportunities, important deadlines, and other District activities.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what you can look forward to:

Pathways Training – will begin in October

If you haven’t enrolled in the Pathways Education program on Toastmasters International, TODAY is a great day complete your enrollment.  Then, explore what Pathways is and how it can help you on your communication and leadership journey.  Watch the District Calendar for additional details

Distinguished Club Program (DCP) is ongoing and runs through June 30th:

The Distinguished Club Program is Toastmasters International’s annual framework of 10 goals designed to help clubs achieve excellence in communication, leadership, and member experience.

DCP recognition demonstrates a club’s commitment to member development, leadership excellence, and organizational quality.  We look forward to supporting your clubs and members growth throughout the year!  

Region Advisor Visit — November
Our Region Advisor visit will kick off some exciting in-person opportunities, including an Open House and a speech contest. Watch the District calendar for additional details.

Contest Functionaries Training – November

Dates and times for this training are TBD.  Training will allow members see the different roles available to serve as well as demystify the functionary roles as contest season approaches. 

2026–2027 Speech Contest Timeline

• Club Contests: February 1–28
• Area Contests: March 1–31
• Division Contests: April 1–30
• District Contests: May 14–15

2027 District 207 Conference — May 14–15, 2027 | Boise, Idaho
Save the date! We look forward to bringing members from across District 207 together for learning, connection, celebration, and our District-level contests.

More details about our upcoming events and opportunities will be shared as plans get finalized.

“Success is not a destination—it is a journey of learning, growing, speaking, leading, and helping others rise along the way.”

Here’s to a year of learning, leadership, connection, and growth across District 207 as we strive for Excellence Together!

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10.26 – Educational Achievements – September 2026

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10.26 – Triple Crown Awards – September 2026

Alcibiades Birruete, PM5 – PM1, PM2, PM3, PM4, PM5
Allan B. Edinger, DTM – CES1, CES2, CES3, CES4

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September 2026

09.26 – Director’s Message

Excellence Together

This month, the District Trio and I attended a two‑day District Leader Training prior to the International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Thank you for the opportunity to represent District 207 as we exchanged best practices and learned how other Districts are building momentum.  The theme of the training was clear: Back to Basics.

Club Excellence Starts with You

Members don’t join Toastmasters — members join your club. They join because you create an environment where guests feel welcome and members want to stay.  Confidence, connection, and growth happen one meeting at a time, one speech at a time, one role at a time.

Club culture is built when members show up and give the best of themselves, not only for their own development but for one another.

Toastmasters Is a Team Sport

None of us succeed alone.  I became a Toastmaster because someone pointed me toward a meeting.  I became a leader because someone tapped me on the shoulder.  I serve as your District Director today because past leaders invited me to help.

Every member plays a role in someone else’s success. That is why our theme for the year is: Excellence Together

Our District Goal: Become a Distinguished District

To achieve DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT status, District 207 needs:

• 1% net membership payments growth
• 1% net club growth
• 45% of clubs Distinguished or better

We have not reached this milestone since 2018.  We chose this goal not because it is easy, but because it is worth striving for.  Dream boldly for yourself and your club.

Momentum Challenge for September

1. Submit your Club Success Plan in Club Central — required for club Distinguished status.
2. Choose one or more momentum‑building actions this month:

• Renew your membership
• Complete a Pathways level
• Host an Open House
• Invite a guest or ask guest to join your club
• Attend training
• Submit a lead for a new club
• Request or volunteer as a club coach

Small steps, taken together, move our District forward as we achieve Excellence Together.

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09.26 – Thank you

Thank You

To all of the Leaders who have stepped up to serve District 207 this Toastmasters year!

Area Directors who have stepped up to serve to be the link between the District and clubs

Michael Rusnack – Area E53    |    Tatiania Lessaos – Area F63

We couldn’t be successful in our roles without your help!

From the District 207 Leadership:

Courtney Carlovsky, District Director
Dora Marie Abreu, Program Quality Director

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09.26 – Division B Spotlight

David Johnson, DTM

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Division B! Our 21 clubs are in corporations, community colleges, government organizations and prisons in various cities stretching between Salem and Portland, Oregon. However, our membership stretches even further, with members in Arizona, California, Texas, Washington and even the United Kingdom! (shout out to Bedford!)

Club Spotlight

• Capital Toastmasters Club (Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR)
  • One of the few clubs to have achieved Smedley Distinguished last year. They publish a monthly newsletter for members, volunteers and fellow adults in custody “AICs”. Example of their most recent one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTjcF06mKIrYlDr0rSarFqTMIlgI9gu3/view?usp=sharing
• Clackamas Stepping Stones (Milwaukie, OR)
  • Hosted an Ice Cream Social and entertained 6 six guests that evening! They also  inducted a new member and recognized 2 members who completed educational levels and 2 others who were starting a new path.  
• Creative Communicators (Salem, OR)
  • After each meeting Club President Tami shares a few photos from their meetings on their Facebook page to get the word out and celebrate their members and guests. View some examples:: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HvemsmSJe/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Marylhurst Toastmasters (West Linn, OR)
  • With “Blackout Bingo,” the club officers awards any and all club members who do every role & give a speech at least once within a six-month period. If they bring a guest to a meeting, or have the guest join, then it can be applied to something they haven’t done yet. Example spreadsheet to track the initiative. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14ixpNWNqgW6rc32uAoMzMtUw8f5ESV7h/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116939636676470953087&rtpof=true&sd=true
• PMI Portland Toastmasters (Portland, OR)
  • One of several clubs in Division B whose meetings have a Table Topics Evaluator, allowing the General Evaluator to focus on other parts of the meeting, and allow the Table Topics Speaker to get more detailed feedback. It also provides another opportunity to give feedback. 
• Toast of Tualatin, Lam Research (Tualatin, OR & Freemont, CA)
  • The club has two meeting rooms, each with a lectern, one at each campus, connected by online meeting software which also supports remote workers’ attendance. They ensure someone is assigned to monitor the chat and highlight any comments people may have missed. 
• Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon (Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, OR)
  • Every Monday for several weeks, the club has been doing Speechcraft. Their club member Alcibiades Birruete completed 5 levels thus earning a triple crown award!
• Wallmaster International Club (Portland, OR)
  • Was the first club in our division to submit their Club Success Plan – July 23, 2026! Well begun is half done! They also have the Table Topics Evaluator role.

Charter Anniversaries

• August: Clack-Orators Toastmasters – 12 yrs
• Sept: Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club – 74 yrs
• Sept: Newberg Toastmasters Club – 74 yrs
• Oct: Marylhurst Toastmasters – 28 yrs
• Oct: New Horizons Toastmasters Club – 73 yrs

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, September 15 – Open House Celebrating 40 Years – TopDOTs at Broadway Commons in Salem and Online.
  • Read more here: https://d207tm.org/rsvpmaker/top-dots-open-house-hybrid/

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09.26 – Congratulations – Level Achievers

Members who submitted educational levels with Pathways during August 2026:

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09.26 – Educational Achievements – August 2026

Award	Date	Member	Name	Location
PM3	08/12/2026	Shaun Deja	Lone Peak Toastmasters	Draper
MS2	08/06/2026	Namporn (Nic) Tobchan	Metro Toastmasters Club	Salt Lake City
PM1	08/08/2026	Alcbiades Birruete, PM5	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
PM2	08/08/2026	Alcbiades Birruete, PM5	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
PM3	08/08/2026	Alcbiades Birruete, PM5	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
PM4	08/08/2026	Alcbiades Birruete, PM5	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
PM5	08/08/2026	Alcbiades Birruete, PM5	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
CES3	08/06/2026	Allan B. Edinger, DTM	Will-Sher Club	Salem
CES4	08/06/2026	Allan B. Edinger, DTM	Will-Sher Club	Salem
CES1	08/05/2026	Allan B. Edinger, DTM	Will-Sher Club	Salem
CES2	08/05/2026	Allan B. Edinger, DTM	Will-Sher Club	Salem
PM1	08/19/2026	Ashlyn Ahrendsen, PM1	USANA Toastmasters	West Valley City
PI2	08/16/2026	Ben Tan, PI2	Toast Of Tualatin, Lam Research	Tualatin
PM5	08/19/2026	Beth Pinchot, DTM	West Beaverton Club	Beaverton
EH1	08/12/2026	Bethany L. Ledbetter Blank, EH1	Jack C High Club	Idaho Falls
VC1	08/19/2026	Cheri A. Redgrave, DTM	Communicators Plus	Bend
PI1	08/17/2026	Chris W. Swanson, EH5	Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club	Lake Oswego
DL1	08/19/2026	Christopher Teal, DL1	Chinden Chatterboxes	Boise
PM2	08/19/2026	Crystal Smith, PM2	Tell Me A Story	online only
PM3	08/12/2026	Darci M. Standefer, PM3	Siuslaw Tale Spinners Club	Florence
PI1	08/03/2026	Delani Herb, PI1	Corvallis Evening Group	Corvallis
PI2	08/04/2026	Dorothy Cottingham, DTM, PID	Cedar Hills Club	Portland
PM2	08/12/2026	Elle Hersom, PM2	Utah Valley Club	Spanish Fork
PI1	08/07/2026	Gabriel M. Paul, PI1	Jack C High Club	Idaho Falls
TC5	08/10/2026	Idowu A. Atoloye, TC5	Cache Valley Toastmasters	LOGAN
PI5	08/18/2026	Janelle J. Cervantes, PI5	Lebanon Toastmasters	Lebanon
EC5	08/02/2026	Jennifer Busch, EC5	Marylhurst Toastmasters	West Linn
VC1	08/08/2026	Jonathan Quevedo-Pimentel, VC1	Toastmasters Latinos de Oregon	Salem
PM3	08/07/2026	Judy R. Bankman, PM3	CareOregon	Portland
PM4	08/05/2026	Julie Stoa, PM4	West Beaverton Club	Beaverton
PM5	08/04/2026	Laura R. Hoos, PM5	Early Words Club	Kelso
IP5	08/01/2026	Leela Seeber, IP5	New Horizons Toastmasters Club	Tualatin
EC1	08/11/2026	Lisa Busenbark, DL5	Portlandia Club	Portland
DL1	08/05/2026	Lisa Schupp, DTM	Toast of Corvallis Toastmasters Club	Corvallis
PM1	08/06/2026	Lynn Shelton, PM1	Capitol Mall Toastmasters	Boise
BT2	08/12/2026	Michael R. Rusnack, DTM	Meridian Club	Meridian
EC4	08/12/2026	Pamela Henrie, EC4	Utah Valley Club	Spanish Fork
DL1	08/07/2026	Pasha Galayda, DL1	Image Masters Toastmasters Club	Salt Lake City
LD5	08/08/2026	Penny Jahraus, LD5	New Horizons Toastmasters Club	Tualatin
MS1	08/01/2026	Penny Jahraus, LD5	New Horizons Toastmasters Club	Tualatin
PM3	08/19/2026	Philip Johnson, PM3	Chinden Chatterboxes	Boise
SR5	08/17/2026	Robert Pugh, DTM	Wallmasters International Club	Portland
MS1	08/12/2026	Sean R. Williams, MS1	Downtown Public Speakers Club	Eugene
PM1	08/04/2026	Sherif O. Olasoji, PM1	Cache Valley Toastmasters	LOGAN
PM1	08/07/2026	Stephanie Dees, PM1	Professionally Speaking	Vancouver
MS3	08/06/2026	William R. Scott, MS3	Dynamic Club	Boise

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09.26 – Current Club Incentives Available for Clubs

7 of 7 Officers Trained
All your club officers trained by August 31^st and receive $10 District Dollars

Horizon Award
Submit Club Success Plan by August 31^st and receive $25 District Dollars for Early Submission

Early Dues Renewal – Must be a club in Good Standing and an active club receive
Club has 8 members renew by August 31^st and receive $10 District Dollar

Smedley Membership Campaign – GOAL: Build your club by adding 5 new/reinstated members by September 30

Club Incentives: Open House: Hold an Open House between August 1^st and September 30^th and the club is eligible to be reimbursed for refreshments up to $30 District Dollars.

Convert an Open House Guest to a Member or reinstate members: Clubs can receive $25 District Dollars per added member, up to 5 members or $125 District Dollars

***Clubs must request this incentive in the Incentive Tracker and submit the information to receive the District Dollars***

Strong Start Educational Award – Complete and reflected in DCP by September 30 w/club member numbers based on a club’s base member count
    a. Clubs with 20+ members: must complete three Pathways levels to receive $20 District Dollars
    b. Clubs with 12 members and below: must complete one Pathways level to receive $10 District Dollars
    c. Clubs with 13–19 members: must complete two Pathways levels to receive $15 District Dollars

Triple Threat – Fall Campaign: Complete by September 30 and receive $30 District Dollars
     a. Club Success Plan Submitted to TI AND
     b. All Members signed up for a Path in Pathways AND
     c. At least one club member completes the process to become a club Coach (for clubs w/more than 12 members) OR
     d. Club signs up for a club coach w/signed application submitted to TI (for clubs w/12 or less members)

Eight is Great – Member dues must be submitted and paid to Toastmasters International by no later than September 15^th 
     a. Get 8 club members to submit and pay their membership dues – Receive $10 District Dollars
     b. Get 20 club members to submit and pay their membership dues – Receive $20 District Dollars

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09.26 – Club Incentives

As part of establishing District 207, the District Leader team is trying to find ways to be more efficient as well as find tools to help make club officer service less stressful and more impactful for each of your clubs.

One way we are doing this is by revamping our District Incentive program.  Previously, our old District provided gift certificates as incentives that could only be used at the Toastmasters store but left those clubs that didn’t have those needs with something they couldn’t use.  Additionally, the submission process to redeem incentives left our clubs asking a lot of questions.

In an answer to these pain points, District 207 will be using a tool call Incentive Tracker to help smooth and ease the incentive submission process for your club officers.  For more information, go to this link  District Incentives / District Dollars FAQ – District 207 Toastmasters

The good news is most of the incentives your club earns, your officers won’t have to submit any documents or information.  Most incentives will be submitted on your club’s behalf based on information gathered from the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) dashboard.

There will be a few instances where this is not the case such as during membership drive campaigns (Smedley, Talk up Toastmasters, and Beat the Clock).  If you have any Incentive questions, please reach out to Dora Marie Abreu at pqd@d207tm.org

Your club can earn Incentives by completing important club tasks that help establish a quality club environment.  Incentivized tasks revolve around Club Officer Training, dues renewals, Club Success Plan, educational goals, etc.  We call the incentives that your club earns District Dollars.  These dollars earned can then be used by your club for reimbursement of expenses such as Toastmasters store purchases (ballots, ribbons, etc.), zoom licenses, room rental expenses, etc. up to the amount your club has earned.  

We hope the newly revamped Incentive program changes will allow your clubs to enhance your meeting and member experience as you build momentum to club excellence.

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August 2026

08.26 -Director’s Message

District 207: Building Momentum Together

As we begin our first year as District 207, I’ve been reflecting on rowing—a sport that looks calm from a distance but is full of coordinated effort up close.  Toastmasters is much the same.  Every role matters, and when we move in unison, we gain speed, stability, and purpose.

Our Crew

• Coxswain (District Leadership Team): Sets the course and strategy.
• Stern Pair (District Leaders): Sets the pace and keeps us aligned.
• Bow Pair (Division & Area Directors): Stabilizes the boat and smooths out challenges.
• Engine Room (Clubs & Members): Provides the power, energy, and momentum that drives our District forward.

Where We Are

District 207 begins the year with 140 clubs:

• 50% eligible for a club coach (4–12 members)
• 25% with 13–19 members
• 25% at charter strength (20+ members)

Many clubs have strong cores but struggle with retention and recruitment, leading to burnout and limited momentum.

Where We’re Going

Our goal is to flip the inverted triangle:

• 50% of clubs at charter strength (20+ members)
• 30–40% with 13–19 members
• 10–20% needing a coach (4-12 members)

This won’t happen overnight, but it is achievable—and essential for a thriving District where members find value, community, and growth.

How We Get There

Creating One District Through Unity

• Engage members beyond their clubs
• Use WhatsApp to strengthen communication and community

Member Growth & Retention

• Incentives that drive action
• Training beyond officer roles
• Coaching support for struggling clubs

Member Engagement

• Invite members to participate
• Communicate clearly and consistently

Let’s Build Momentum

Every speech, every training, every success plan, and every guest invited adds power to our District 207 shell. Together, we can move forward with strength, unity, and purpose.

08.26 – Thank You

Thank You

To all the Leaders who stepped up to serve District 207 this Toastmasters year!

Area Directors who stepped up to serve to be the link between the District and clubs

District Leaders who help to keep our District running behind the scenes

We couldn’t be successful in our roles without your help!

                                         From the District 207 Trio:

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08.26 – Wanted!

The following roles need someone like you to serve this year:

Area Directors: serve as the conduit between the District and clubs; provide valuable feedback and guidance to clubs

Interested in serving?  Contact Courtney Carlovsky,dd@d207tm.org or one of the Division Directors to find out more

Public Relations Committee members: help get the word out about District 207 as well as keep members informed on what is happening around the District across various platforms

Interested in serving on the Committee?  Contact Leela Seeber, prm@d207tm.org to find out more and how you can help get the word out about D207

Club Growth Committee members: help grow District 207 in a variety of ways

• Extension Committee: identify and launch new clubs across the District
• Club Coach: Support clubs with 3-12 members as they rebuild and grow
• Demo Meeting Team: helps run demo/info meetings
• Outreach Lead: build relationship with companies and community groups
• New Club Research: Identify markets and prospects for new clubs
• Corporate & Community Liaisons: connects with chambers, Rotary, and similar organizations

Interested in learning more?  Have a short window you can contribute?  Contact Maureen Farrell at cgd@d207tm.org to find the perfect spot to contribute to the growth of District 207

Program Quality Committee members: help educate and train District 207 leaders and members

Are you knowledgeable in the following areas?

• Youth Leadership
• Speechcraft
• Distinguished Toastmaster process
• Pathways
• Conducting Contests
• Free Toast Host/EasySpeak
• Training

The Program Quality Team needs you!  Contact Michael Hachigian at pqd@d207tm.org to be a part of the team that helps better educate District 207 Toastmasters and builds quality clubs 

Many hands make light work!  Be a part of building the foundation of District 207!

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08.26 – D207 Incentives Program

District 207 is now ready to roll out its Incentives Program.  We have the latest incentives loaded in the Incentive Tracker.

In this 60 minute meetings, we will discuss:

• What is an Incentive?
• What Incentives are available?
• How do I log in to the Incentive Tracker?
• How do I claim an Incentive?
• What are District Dollars?
• What can I spend them on?
• How do I get reimbursed spending District Dollars?
• How do I log into Concur?
• What can I do when something goes wrong?

Please join us for the next session:

Tuesday, August 25 7:00PM-8:00PM(MDT) [6:00PM-7:00PM(PDT)]

Topic: Incentive Training for Club Officers

Time: Aug 25, 2026 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88391573016?pwd=bYJX5TMOECEy7vFbEjMg9VUNgyvgbi.1

08.26 – Congratulations – Level Achievers

Members who submitted a completed Level 1 educational level with Pathways during July 2026:

Members who submitted a completed Level 2 or Level 3 educational level within Pathways during July 2026:

Members who submitted a completed Level 4, Path Completion, and Mentorship Program within Pathways during July 2026:

Level completions listed in parentheses

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08.26 – Fall Triple Threat Campaign

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08.26 -Start Strong Educational Award Campaign

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08.26 – Early Renewals Campaign

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08.26 – Smedley Club Building Campaign

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08.26 – Fall 7 of 7 Officers Trained Campaign

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08.26 – Eight is Great Campaign

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