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!
👉 Buy Now
Let’s chase dreams and shine together!
——— DISTRICT EVENTS ———
Join us for TWO upcoming education training sessions for FREE.
Unleash Your Club’s Full Potential
Saturday January 25, 2025
10:00am – 11:00am
FreeToastHost Learning Lab Workshop
Thursday February 13, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm
——— CONTEST INFORMATION ———
To support you to conduct successful contests, please check out the Contest Tool Box, where you can find:
Learn How to Run Successful Contests.
Learn how to master both Table Topics and International Speech contests whether online or in person from the these three powerhouse past and present District 119 Chief Judges:
Charnette Lewis DTM, District Chief Judge 2021-2022
Elaine Rogers DTM, District Chief Judge 2023-2024
Raisa Serebrenik DTM, District Chief Judge 2024-2025
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 10am-12 noon
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
——— 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.
