TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 119
Manhattan South of 34th St., Brooklyn, Queens & Long Island
——— WINTER CLUB OFFICER TRAINING IS OPEN
FOR REGISTRATION ———
Clubs that have minimum of 4 officers trained in BOTH Summer and Winter sessions receive the training credit.
Attend the training to help your club to be Distinguished!
——— CALL FOR NOMINATION ———
The District Leadership Committee (DLC) is thrilled to announce the Call for Nomination for District 119 leaders for 2025-2026 term!
The DLC plays a vital role in securing a bright future for our District by identifying and nominating the most qualified candidates for key leadership positions. Each year District 119 elections are held at the Annual Business Meeting during the District Conference. The elected positions are as follows:
- District Director
- Program Quality Director
- Club Growth Director
- Five (5) Division Directors
Additional roles, including Area Directors, Administration Manager, Finance Manager and Public Relations Manager, are appointed by the District Director.
Think of someone you know would make an outstanding leader for District 119? Email the completed form to the DLC Chair Melvin Garlick Nominations are open until 11.59pm EST on Thursday, February 27 2025.
——— SPRING CONFERENCE APRIL 2025 ———
🌟 Join Us for the 2025 Spring Conference: “Chasing the Stars, Sharing the Light” 🌟
📅 Date: Friday April 25 & Saturday April 26
📍 Location: LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, 104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now – Save Big!
Celebrate, connect, and be inspired at the 2025 Spring Conference!
- Educated by our Keynote Speech and many education workshops
- Reunite with Toastmasters and friends.
- Cheer on District Contestants in unforgettable performances.
- Showcase your club and its achievements.
- Enjoy great meals, drinks, and social events.
Tickets are limited, and prices go up after February 28, 2025
Don’t wait secure your spot today!
Let’s chase dreams and shine together!
Don’t miss the cocktail party and entertainment after Friday’s night contests! Keep the energy going by staying at the hotel rest up and be ready to join us on Saturday for workshops, networking and more thrilling speech finals.
Book your stay now and use the code https://bit.ly/D119staycation for special hotel rate.
Make it a weekend to remember see you there!
——— DISTRICT EVENTS ———
Join us for the upcoming education training sessions for FREE.
22 MOVES TO DOMINATE THE STAGE
By 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking, Speaker, Training, and Coach
RAMONA J. SMITH
Thursday, February 27, 2025 @7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Virtually on Zoom
Join this workshop on “22 Moves to Dominate The Stage”
Discover expert public speaking tips from this acclaimed world champion!
——— CONTEST INFORMATION ———
Contest Training Video:
How to Run a Great Contest
To support you to conduct successful contests, please check out the Contest Tool Box, where you can find:
CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS AND CLUBS
#BecauseOfToastmasters Social Media Campaign
Has your life, career, or confidence changed Because of Toastmasters?
We are looking for great stories to share across our social media platform this year.
Share your story here.
New Clubs Announcement/ Club Of The Month
Congratulations to Brooklyn Toastmasters for being named Toastmasters Club of the month for January! This hybrid club has a proven track record of success. Consistently recognized for its achievements, the club has earned Distinguished Club status or higher every year since 2009 and is well on its way to another successful year. This year, the club has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership development by training all 7 club officers. Furthermore, the club has welcomed 10 new members, eager to enhance their communication and leadership skills.
Brooklyn Toastmasters boasts a distinguished roster of members, including District Director Emily Sachs, Division C Director Cecil Joseph and Marc Williams, a three-time finalist at the World Championship of Public Speaking.
” We are a high-achieving club with some exceptional public speakers” says District Director Emily Sachs.” “While this level of achievement might seem intimidating to guests and first timers, we aim to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to grow and develop.”
Meeting Times: 1st Tuesday- Hybrid (In person & Online) 3rd Wednesday – Online (Zoom) 6.30pm-8.15pm
MEMBER EDUCATION
Toastmasters Member Orientation + Pathways Onboarding
Supporting clubs and members is one of our District mission. To support new members in our District, We will be offering monthly new member orientation and this is Open To All District 119 Members. It is an opportunity to understand
- The benefits of Toastmasters
- Different meeting roles, and
- Toastmasters education program – Pathways
——— DTM SPOTLIGHT ———
Congratulations to Nina Babcock of Toast of New York.
Meet Nina Babcock one of District 119’s newest Distinguished Toastmasters. Nina Babcock lives in Kentucky, she started a Toastmasters club in New York State at a very prestigious school, she did all this while moving several times. Most people would have quit she didn’t.
Which two pathways did you complete for your DTM? ” I completed Motivational Strategies and Engaging Humor”.
How long did it take you to complete your DTM? “It took me about seven years and a half to complete it.” ” Between moving three times, having three children.”
Which District role did you serve in and when? ” I was the very first Area 12 & 15 Area Director for District 119 in 2020-2021!”.
Lots of Toastmasters give up along the way; why was it important to you to complete your DTM? ” As soon as I learned about the DTM award, I knew I was going to earn it.” “I didn’t realized how long it would it take me, but I quickly learned that I enjoyed Toastmasters and would be a member regardless so there wasn’t any stress about getting the award, it was just a matter of time and effort.”
What piece of advice do you wish you had been given that you would give to someone else working towards their DTM? ” It was always about doing what you I like to do and having fun.”. I was told “Do nothing for free” and that’s great advice. Always get credit for what you do in Toastmasters.” ” I would say make it manageable and do a simple DTM project. Most importantly, have fun.”
——— DISTRICT INCENTIVES ———
District 119 is pushing clubs, leaders and members to achieve and succeed this year – and get rewarded in the process. From socks and pins to reimbursements, we want to see you shoot for the stars!
We are a SELECT DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT!
Thank you to all of our members and leaders!
——— DISTRICT VISION ———
COMMUNITY • FUN • VALUE
Today, we have a marketplace full of options for personal development as well as apps and AI promising outcomes based on algorithms and automation. And yet Toastmasters still stands alone as the most cost-effective and transformational option out there. No other program offers our brand of experiential learning and real-time feedback from a network of peers in a safe and supportive space. The value you get from Toastmasters is unparalleled. The sea change that you can experience in your life from Toastmasters is immeasurable. And the impact that you can have in the world as a result of Toastmasters is boundless.
On behalf of District 119, we hope you find community, fun and value from your experience in Toastmasters. Cheers to your journey and your successes.
In the past two decades as a Toastmaster, I made many great friendships and connections in this community. That is in addition to enhancing my communication and leadership skills. I am honored to be your Club Growth Director this year, and to serve this community to thrive.
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Together, we made this journey of growth and success truly remarkable.
Thank you for your support, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Toastmasters.
Your enthusiasm and passion inspired me, and I treasure this incredible adventure with each and every one of you.
What an extraordinary year we had, filled with achievements and memorable moments.
Thank you, District 119, for this opportunity.
