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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!

 

 

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——— 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. 

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——— DISTRICT EVENTS ———

Emerging Leaders Day

 

Our half-day event planned for Nov. 23, 2024 at the Hampton Inn LaGuardia in Queens features leadership training, a panel discussion, educational workshops, networking, giveaways and shared meals. Register early to secure a spot!

  • Cultivating Confidence 
  • Building Bold Leaders
  • Networking & Giveaways
Emerging Leaders Day Journal

——— CONTEST INFORMATION ———

To support you to conduct successful contests, please check out the Contest Tool Box, where you can find:

Contest Schedule

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. 

  
Share Your Story Here

New Clubs  Announcement 

Welcoming Riskified Toastmasters to District 119 Community. Employees of Riskified are invited to join the hybrid corporate club to develop their public speaking and leadership skills as members of Riskified Toastmasters!

Welcoming NYC H + H Toastmasters to District 119 Community!

NYC H + H Toastmasters is a government club open to employees of the NYC Health + Hospitals. 

 

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
Register For the Event

——— 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

One hundred years ago, Ralph Smedley created a public speaking program that has helped millions of Toastmasters become better communicators and leaders.

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.


Emily Sachs, DTM, District Director
Emily Sachs, DTM, District Director








Denise Collins, Program Quality Director
Denise Collins, Program Quality Director
Toastmasters empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. A Toastmasters club is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience. Like a community and family, you as toastmasters can help one another to reach your communication and leadership goals. Bring your friends or colleagues into this community so they can reap the benefit, too.
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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Jonathan Yu, DTM, Club Growth Director
Jonathan Yu, DTM, Club Growth Director
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to District 119 for entrusting me with the role of District Director. It was an honor to serve you all.

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.
Melvin Garlick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director
Melvin Garlick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director