b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Call to Order
One Team One DreamldquoTeamwork makes the dream workrdquo
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
One Team One DreamldquoTeamwork makes the dream workrdquo
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Humor
If you have a question or something to say please use the chat feature You will be muted for most of the meeting
Inspirational Opening
Yiting LiuArea J64 Director
Reading of District Mission
ldquoWe build new Clubs and support all Clubs in achieving excellencerdquo
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
One Team One DreamldquoTeamwork makes the dream workrdquo
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Humor
If you have a question or something to say please use the chat feature You will be muted for most of the meeting
Inspirational Opening
Yiting LiuArea J64 Director
Reading of District Mission
ldquoWe build new Clubs and support all Clubs in achieving excellencerdquo
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Humor
If you have a question or something to say please use the chat feature You will be muted for most of the meeting
Inspirational Opening
Yiting LiuArea J64 Director
Reading of District Mission
ldquoWe build new Clubs and support all Clubs in achieving excellencerdquo
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Inspirational Opening
Yiting LiuArea J64 Director
Reading of District Mission
ldquoWe build new Clubs and support all Clubs in achieving excellencerdquo
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Reading of District Mission
ldquoWe build new Clubs and support all Clubs in achieving excellencerdquo
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
b Division Gc Division Hd Division Ie Division Jf Division Kg Division L
10 Breakouts by DivisionCurrentIncoming ADs amp DDs
11 Reports by Senior District Officersa Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTM (3 min)a Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTM (3 min)b Club Growth Director
Kathy Moore DTM (10 min)c Program Quality Director
Jean Ramsey DTM (10 min)d District Director
Wafae Owen DTM (10 min)12 New Business
None13 Announcements
CurrentIncoming Triosa Next DEC Meeting
Sat 71120b Recognitionsc Promotions and Events
14 QampA Session 15 Closing Remarks
Wafae Owen DTM16 Adjourn Meeting
Wafae Owen DTM
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Approval of Meeting Minutes
DJ CardamoneAdministration Manager
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Dawn Trenholm-ColvinFinance Manager
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Marketing $1497342 Communications amp PR $213507 Education amp Training $1114147 Speech Contest $189520 Administration $399437 Travel $1047855 Other $414618
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Reminder
Expenses to be submitted within 60 days District eBuck$ awarded in 2019-20 extended to
May 2021
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
1 Division F ndash Michele Riboul (5 min)2 Division G ndash Eric Garza (5 min) 3 Division H ndash Rikkita Hughes (5 min)4 Division I ndash Agata LaRue (5 min)5 Division J ndash Ryan OrsquoConnor (5 min)6 Division K ndash Gary Hartley (5 min)7 Division L ndash Jose de la Rosa (5 min)
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division F Director
Michel RiboulDivision F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8Measure Start
ClubNow Club
Areas
Distinguished 0 1 F 23Select Distinguished 0 0
President Distinguished 0 6 F21 + 2 F 23 + 1 F 25 + 3
Almost Distinguished 0 5 F21 + 2F22 F 23F24
Division F Total Clubs 29 Needs 3 more Clubs to be Distinguished
PRESIDENT DISTINGUISHED CLUBS HEB COSA ZACHRY METRO SHIELD BROWNSVILLE
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Almost DistinguishedArea Club Points Members
F 21 Adelante Club 5 pts - 3
F 21 CPS Energy 4 pts 31
Area Club Points MembersF 22 GUTS Club 9 pts -4
F 23 Alamo Toastmaster 4 pts 20
F 24 Aqua Vitae 8 pts -2
1 point or minus 3-5 members
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Members Adoption Rate 80-90
Members Adoption Rate 100
New members Adoption Rate 100
Officers Adoption Rate 100
34 Clubs 24 Clubs 14 of Clubs 72 of Clubs
Pathways Total Member PAR at 100 HEB Laredo Downtown Professional Speak Right Small Bizz Buzz Toastmaster Orating at Del RioBPUB
Pathways Total Member PAR at 80-90Zachry GUTS Highnoon Metro TM at Texas AampM Sparkling Water SARA Brownsville Alamo Hub City
Pathways Total New Member PAR at 100TM at Texas AampM Sparking City TM Club Tm Orating at Del Rio Alamo TM
GOAL 1 Pathways Adoption Rates as of 6920
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach NeededArea Club Name Area Club NameF 21 Downtown Professional TM F 24 Highnoon TM
F 22 Speak Right 171 F 24 Small Bizz Buzz
F 22 GUTS Lackland AFB F 24 Seadrifter
F 22 TM Orating At The Rio F 25 HUB City
F 23 Laredo TM Club F 25 BPUB
F 23 TM at Texas AampM University SA
38 of Clubs Needing a CoachClubs at Risk of Folding 2 (City of Del Rio amp Small Bizz Buzz)
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual MeetingArea Virtual Meetings Area Visit ReportsF 21 3 out of 6 F 21 120F 22 1 out of 5 F 22 125 F23 4 out of 5 F 23 100F24 4 out of 6 F 24 120F 25 3 out 7 F 25 116
52 Clubs Meeting Virtually
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Focus in next 2 weeks Distinguished DivisionDistinguished AreasDistinguished Clubs
Submission of Educational AwardsRecruitment of MembersRetention of Members
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Megan YsassiArea F 24
Amanda Casillas GallegosArea F 21
Keith JacksonArea F23 John Hale
F 22
Cindy SadlerArea F 25
Jodie KingF 23
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division G Director
Eric GarzaDivision G Director
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division H Director
Ernest FernandezArea H46 Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Finish Strong
bull 99 Division Counsel Meetings Completedbull 100 Area Division Visits Completedbull 100 DivisionArea Division Contestbull 93 Paid Clubsbull 100 Division H Team Filled
Division Motto for AchievementldquoCommunicate Collaborate and Cooperaterdquo
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division I Director
Agata LaRue DTMDivision I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Area I55 Performance
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division J Director
Ryan OrsquoConnor DTMDivision J Director
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
The Grand Plan
bull Goals bull Education and Trainingbull Membership Building and
Retentionbull Club Extension
bull Objectivesbull Key Results
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 1 Education and TrainingObjectivesbull Help members reach education
goals bull Train club officersbull Train Area Directors
Initiatives1 Promote mentoring2 Promote the use of Member
Interest Surveys3 Provide supplemental training for
Presidents and VPs4 Promote officer attendance at TLIs5 Promote Distinguished Area
Program6 Promote Area Director of the Year
Award7 Promote getting new members
involved outside of the club
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 2 Membership Building and RetentionObjectivesbull Recruit new membersbull Retain current membersbull Get new members engaged in
District Events
Initiativesbull Division Marketing campaignbull Area open housesbull Supplemental VPM and VPPR
trainingbull Conduct training on retentionbull Education Award Promotionsbull Promote Distinguished Area
Programbull Promote Area Director of the Yearbull Ask members who have been in TM
less than 5 years and have earned education awards to get involved
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Goal 3 Club Extension
Objectivesbull Charter new clubsbull Retain current clubs
Initiativesbull Corporate Club Extension Programbull Community Club Extension
Programbull Club Coaching Program
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
The RealityGoal Target Actual DifferenceNew Members Level 1 in 6 months 50 lt21 -29Base members earn an education award 30 18 -12New members have mentor 80 Clubs earn point for club officer training 90 37 -53Club earns Super 7 at least once 50 15 -35Recruit new members 250 314 +64Clubs earn both DCP points for membership 60 40 -20Retain members 70 39 -21Charter new clubs 6 1 -5Retain current clubs 90 90 0Presidentrsquos Distinguished Areas 6 0 -6
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division K Director
Gary HartleyDivision K Director
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division L Director
Jose de la RosaDivision L Director
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Division L Report1 COVID-19 hit us hard Renewals are down ~ 20 Club meeting attendance is low 2 Clubs folded 2 not meeting
1 Silver lining 18 Clubs Distinguished or higher 11 Clubs at least Presidentrsquos Distinguished Majority of Clubs are meeting virtually Strong Clubs continue to do very well Working on smooth transition with incoming team
1 Thank you to Area DirectorsEllen Lo Steven Harris Scott Gilley
Annie Faust Sanjay Attarde and Reed Stoddard
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
HumorPeople who think they are perfectly safe from the Coronavirus
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director Public Relations Report Club Growth Director Program Quality Director District Director
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Immediate Past District Director
Stan See DTMImmediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Public Relations Report
Wafae Owen DTMDistrict Director
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Public Relations
Committee Linda Oliver Newsletter Tina Clary Monday Updates Larry Brown Press Releases
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
District 55 Toastmasters group ndash 860 members
District 55 Toastmasters public ndash 865 like this
Toastmasters District 55 Listed Group ndash 268
members
httpswwwyoutubecomuserTMDistrict55videos
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Other Platforms
TI Digital Ad Campaign
District Human Resources Association
bull San Antonio Symposiumbull Austin Meetings
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
Kathy Moore DTMClub Growth Director
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Member Base as of 4292020
15
12
2626
19
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Member Base as of 692020
10 6
26
27
29
2Club Count
01 to 78 to 1213 to 1920 to 3940+
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
As of 692020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 27
As of 5282020
of Clubs needed to reach Distinguished = 29
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
GoalProgress as of 692020 Notes
Build 50 New Quality Clubs 11 Clubs Chartered 4 hot 6 warm over 100 in lead list ADs working leads
Target municipalities(6000+)Target associations plus Rotary Clubs
Municipal and association leads all contacted At least 10 Rotary presentations made or in the works
Kingsville and Leander Community on hold due to Covid Online Rotary meetings being held
Create 7 independent hubs Clubs chartered in SA Austin Corpus Christi RGV
Additional prospects in Victoria Leads worked in Laredo No progress there or Del Rio
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
VS
Could Still Charter
Oracle San AntonioLogic Monitor AustinVA HospitalVFCU Victoria
Buzz Toastmasters Austin
Warm Leads
Texas Advocacy Project AustinKingsville Community KingsvilleSt Johnrsquos UCC Corpus ChristiTAMUSA staff San AntonioLeander Community AustinNationwide Insurance San AntonioWhole Foods AustinMethodist HCA Hospitals San AntonioTASB AustinMesquite Treatment Ctr RGV
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019Division Area Charter Date Status Club Name HUBG35 12222019 ACTIVE Alamo Ranch San AntonioF25 3312020 ACTIVE American Bar Association (ABA) - Probar
ToastmastersRGV Harlingen
F22 2292020 ACTIVE Emerging Leaders of Gonzaba San AntonioH43 1272020 LOW KWYP River Cities San AntonioJ64 10312019 ACTIVE Center of Gravity Toastmasters AustinH44 8192019 ACTIVE Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
ToastmastersUniversal City (SA)
F21 8312019 ACTIVE CPS Energy Toastmasters San AntonioI53 10182019 ACTIVE Speakin AinT Easy AustinG32 10302019 ACTIVE SAPL Toastmasters San AntonioF24 412020 ACTIVE Medically Speaking Corpus ChristiI54 412020 ACTIVE BoostTalk Experian Austin
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
Club Name Club Status notesSpeakConveyConnect Active low 3Reynolds Rap Active planning to paySogeti Austin Toastmaster Active low 6Trellis Speaks Club Active 7 membersSeadrifters Toastmasters CActive paidBPUB Toastmasters Club Active paidBrave Little Toastmasters Active paidSpeakin AinT Easy Active paid 28 membersSan Marcos Toastmasters CActive paidUFCU Active paidPlanview Toastmasters CluActive paidCity of Del Rio Active uncertain
Clubs that have come back since 4292020 Club Name Club StatunotesGlobal Elites Active 0 membersAV8TRS (City of San Antonio AviatSuspendedclosedSeriously Sirius Toastmasters SuspendedclosedSAWS Fluid Communicators Club Active closing- 2 active membersIntel Speaks SuspendedMedia Masters Active closedHomeaway Penn Field Penn amp Te Active closedNanoToast Toastmasters Active closedLive Long and Toaster SuspendedTOAST NOW Active closedG-Speaks SuspendedTexas Toasters SuspendedAustin Informatica Toastmasters Active closedOffice Depot Toastmasters of AusActive closedZenoss Toastmasters Active no wordSARCasm Masters SuspendedBlackbaud Austin Toastmasters Active closedToastin SuspendedTDLR North Active combined 2 Clubs
Clubs that are Closed or presumed closed
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Betty Puckett Desmond Calloway Margaret CatheyBill Friedrich Doug Kelly Marissa GarciaBlanca Kelley Erica Lockwood Michelle RiboulCarol Lee Fernando Hinojosa Miriam MoraCelia Castro Ginny Shannon Nancy GravesCindy Sadler Grace Jennings Patrice EatonCraig Sprout Jason Wold Reed StoddardDan Houk Jean Ramsey Rikkita HughesDarla Peek Jerry Perkins Samuel HernandezDawn Colvin Jim Lowery Veronica CantuDeb Arrington Liza Wizner Wilma IgweDesi Mora Luisa Montalvo
Nancy Graves explains timing lights to attendees of Driscoll Childrenrsquos Hospital demo meeting
Demo Meetings
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP HelpersProgram Mentors NotesRose of Sharon YLP Wilma Igwe Teenage girls
Young Orators GavelClub
Charlotte AdkinsDale Adams
Sponsored by Hill Country TM Boerne
NISD- SA YLP program
Melissa Moran Coordinator
Volunteers in 10 campuses
YLP Krista Kilpadi
Garrulous Gregarious Gavel Club in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg family TM club
Linda Williams sponsor
Williamson Co Gavel Club
Diana Wiggins Mentor YLP chair
Gaveliers 4-H Club Edward Mayberry Sonia Erb
closing due to new start up at SAISD
Travis Co 4-H Margaret Cathey 3-day intensive past 15 years
Special thanks to the following Austin volunteers from YLP Chair 2019-20Diana Wiggins
Austin YLP Helpers more Helpers
Adriana Buford Keith Byrd
Barbara Abbate LaMark Chance
Bart Loeser Ripal Barot
Brian OConnor Roland Fru
Brandon Grace Rolando Alcauter
Calvin Wong Harlan Blumenthal
Darlene Cross Maritta Terrell
Debi Christensen Micky Michaels
Delle Herrera Suellana Deenes
Diana Wiggins Wafae Owen
Jean Ramsey William Carr
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Club Club Name Coach Start Date Status1426398 Launch Pad Toastmasters Pennie Gopinath ACG ALB 1142019
SelectDistinguished
1188875 Top Notch Trainers (TNT) Jason C Wold DTM 1202020
DistinguishedKathy L Moore DTM 1292019
1586036 USAA Leaders
Eric Garza EH1
7302019Presidents
Distinguished 6260 Exchange Park
Joyce McDowell
Presidents Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Jean Ramsey DTMProgram Quality Director
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Distinguished Club Progress
Dashboard Data as of Wednesday June 12bull 110 Clubs w5+ DCP Pointsbull 38 Clubs w3-4 DCP Points
148 Subtotal
bull 32 Clubs w1-2 DCP Points 180
Focus on Member Recruitment amp Retention
2019-20 Distinguished Club Goals Presidentrsquos Distinguished status
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Spotlight
bull Aim High Clubbull Arboretum Toastmasters Clubbull Central Austin Toastmasters bull Dell Master Speakers Clubbull Dell Toastmasters Clubbull Gavel Mastersbull IBM Club
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
Education and Training
bull Educational Achievements so far this year as of June 10 1534bull 1178 in Pathwaysbull 356 in Legacy Program
bull Pathways Adoption Rate as of June 10
Proportion of active members who have selected a path
Members who joined within the last 6 months
Sheet1
District Directorrsquos Report
One Team One DreamldquoTeamwork makes the dream workrdquo
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Pathways Adoption Rate
Members
New Members
Officers
7900
5500
9100
District Directorrsquos Report
One Team One DreamldquoTeamwork makes the dream workrdquo
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Lost Clubs
Area Club Name Area Club NameH42 AV8TRS J65 G-speaks
H45 Seriously Sirus TMs J66 TX Toasters
H46 SAWS Fluid Communication K71 Austin InformaticaI52 Intel Speaks K72 Office DepotI53 Media Masters K76 SARCasm MastersI54 Homeaway Penn field Penn amp Tellers L82 TDLR NorthJ63 Live Long and Toaster L85 ToastinJ63 Toast Now
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
As of 6122019 As of 6122020
VS Need 24 more Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
As of 6112020 5 Clubs Need 1 DCP Point - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members Members needed
I53 Speakin AinT Easy 4 28 Met requirement
I51 Austin 360 Toastmasters 4 17 Met requirement
I51 Oak Hill Toastmasters 4 23 Met requirement
F23 Alamo Toastmasters Club 4 20 Met requirement
F21 CPS Energy Toastmasters 4 31 Met requirement
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
As of 6112020 19 Clubs Need 1-3 Members - httpreports2toastmastersorg
Potential Distinguished Clubs
Area Club Goals Paid members
Members needed Area Club Goals Paid
membersMembers needed
F24 Aqua Vitae 8 19 1 K73 Toast With Confidence 5 12 2K74 Master Speakers of Austin 9 19 1 L81 Killeen TMs 7 18 2K76 Get Up and Go TMs Club
of Austin TX6 19 1 F21 Adelante Club 5 10 3
L81 Big T TMs Club 9 19 1 G32 Beyond Basics 8 17 3L82 At Ease TMs 8 19 1 H44 Universal City Club 5 17 3G31 Fredericksburg Family
TMs9 17 2 I53 TXDOT Club 8 17 3
G33 San Antonio TMs Club 8 18 2 J61 Speaking of Liberty 7 17 3H44 The Chamber TMs 9 18 2 J62 Bilingual Lady TMs 8 17 3I51 Smoothtalkers Club 7 18 2 L83 Williamson County TMs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020 179 Clubs 57 Distinguished Clubs
Area Directors Contact Inactive Clubs Show officers how to
achieve Distinguished status
Help Clubs wtheir online Meetings amp Open Houses
Focus on program value
Goals D 25 S-D 25 P-D 26 D 10 S-D 12 P-D 13 To be DistinguishdedDiv F Base
25 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14
Div G Base28 3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 28 S-D 28 P-D 29 D 12 S-D 13 P-D 14Div H Base
28 2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 26 S-D 26 P-D 27 D 11 S-D 12 P-D 13
Div I Base26 2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 31 S-D 31 P-D 32 D 13 S-D 14 P-D 16Div J Base
31 6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished ClubsGoals D 30 S-D 30 P-D 31 D 12 S-D 14 P-D 15
Div K Base30 5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals D 34 S-D 34 P-D 35 D 14 S-D 16 P-D 17Div L Base
34 6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs179 57
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs28 10
25 8
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs25 6
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs24 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
25 10
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 9
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs26 7
Paid Clubs Distinguished Clubs
Sheet1
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Goals
D 25
S-D 25
P-D 26
D 10
S-D 12
P-D 13
To be Distinguishded
Div F
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
25
26
7
3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div G
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
25
10
3 paid Clubs amp 2 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 28
S-D 28
P-D 29
D 12
S-D 13
P-D 14
Div H
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
28
26
9
2 paid Clubs amp 3 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 26
S-D 26
P-D 27
D 11
S-D 12
P-D 13
Div I
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
26
24
7
2 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 31
S-D 31
P-D 32
D 13
S-D 14
P-D 16
Div J
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
31
25
8
6 paid Clubs amp 5 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 30
S-D 30
P-D 31
D 12
S-D 14
P-D 15
Div K
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
30
25
6
5 paid Clubs amp 6 Distinguished Clubs
Goals
D 34
S-D 34
P-D 35
D 14
S-D 16
P-D 17
Div L
Base
Paid Clubs
Distinguished Clubs
34
28
10
6 paid Clubs amp 4 Distinguished Clubs
179
57
Opportunities and Triumphs
Luisa Montalvo 1st runner up in World ChampionshipSuccessful Contests onlineProficiency in Zoom1st virtual Candidate Showcase 1st virtual District Elections1st virtual TLI (very successful w179 attendees)2nd Vice President as a guest speaker at our TLI onlineHighest New members and renewals in Region 3 since 51
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
New Business
None
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Announcements
Next DEC Meeting ndash Sat 71120RecognitionsPromotions and Events
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
New Recognition Program - May to June District Academia Athletes Award
Base as of April 30Proportion of District Clubs with
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
New Recognition Program - May to June Membership Payment
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
New Recognition Program - May to June
Clubs Allow Online Attendance DCP Education and Online OvationEducation Award Status
Base as of April 30
Region District Award Status Number of Clubs
3 55 Gold 38
3 55 Silver 38
Total 76
16 more since 5292020httpswwwtoastmastersorgresourcesnews-and-announcementsrecognition-awards
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Yiting LiuJ64
April 2020
Jodie KingF23
May 2020
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Rikkita Hughes DTMDivision H Director
4th Quarter 2020
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Area F25 Cindy SadlerArea G34 Byron KellyArea H41 Al TalamantezArea I55 Sandie OrsquoNeillArea J64 Yiting LiuArea L84 Annie Faust
RecognitionsPQDCGDDivision DirectorsArea DirectorsStaff AM FM LM Parliamentarian WebmasterCommittee Chairs amp MembersMentors
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Yiting LiuJ64
April 2020
Jodie KingF23
May 2020
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Rikkita Hughes DTMDivision H Director
4th Quarter 2020
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Area F25 Cindy SadlerArea G34 Byron KellyArea H41 Al TalamantezArea I55 Sandie OrsquoNeillArea J64 Yiting LiuArea L84 Annie Faust
RecognitionsPQDCGDDivision DirectorsArea DirectorsStaff AM FM LM Parliamentarian WebmasterCommittee Chairs amp MembersMentors
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Rikkita Hughes DTMDivision H Director
4th Quarter 2020
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Area F25 Cindy SadlerArea G34 Byron KellyArea H41 Al TalamantezArea I55 Sandie OrsquoNeillArea J64 Yiting LiuArea L84 Annie Faust
RecognitionsPQDCGDDivision DirectorsArea DirectorsStaff AM FM LM Parliamentarian WebmasterCommittee Chairs amp MembersMentors
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Area F25 Cindy SadlerArea G34 Byron KellyArea H41 Al TalamantezArea I55 Sandie OrsquoNeillArea J64 Yiting LiuArea L84 Annie Faust
RecognitionsPQDCGDDivision DirectorsArea DirectorsStaff AM FM LM Parliamentarian WebmasterCommittee Chairs amp MembersMentors
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
RecognitionsPQDCGDDivision DirectorsArea DirectorsStaff AM FM LM Parliamentarian WebmasterCommittee Chairs amp MembersMentors
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Recognitions
Congratulations to Early Bird Award Recipients Open House Award Recipients Membership Award Recipients Servant Based Leader Award Recipients
Many received eBucks redeemable by May 2021Others will be recognized at the next Hall of Fame
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Promotions
$10 in District eBucks if D55 is DistinguishedAdd 5 members for chance to win $100 gift
cardAdd 10 members for chance to win $200
gift cardUnpaid Clubs to be ACTIVE
1 Special Guest Speaker -- Lark Doley2 Speech Craft 3 FUN Workshop
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Education and Training Incentivesbull Pathways Adoption Awardbull Distinguished Club Awardbull Distinguished Club for the First Time in 4 yearsbull Platinum Club Award
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
PromotionsDistinguished Clubs will earn District 55 eBuck$$
$25 for Distinguished$35 for Select Distinguished$45 for Presidentrsquos Distinguished$55 for Elite Club + Trophy$65 for Platinum Club + Trophy
First time Distinguished Clubs in 4 years (since 2014-2015) will receive $15 in District eBuck$ in addition to their Club Distinguished award
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Events
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)1 Fundamentals for 1st or 2nd time
Club Officers June 6 or June 20 - 9 am to 1230 pm
2 Advanced Club Officers June 20 ndash 1 pm to 5 pm
Registration open at tmd55orgtraining
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Closing Remarks
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with you
Thank you for your support compliments and memories
ldquoDifficulties mastered are opportunities wonrdquo ndash Winston Churchill
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
Recognition - Distinguished Areas
Recognitions
Recognitions
Promotions
Promotions
Promotions
Events
Q amp A Session
Closing Remarks
Meeting Adjournment
Meeting Adjournment
THANK YOU
District Council Meeting
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Humor
Inspirational Opening
Reading of District Mission
Roll Call amp Certification of a Quorum
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Finance Managerrsquos Report
Profit and Loss as of 5312020
Balance Sheet as of 5312020
Available Funds as of 5312020
D55 Year to Date Expense Graph
Promotion Report through May 2020
Reminder
Division Directorsrsquo Reports
Division F Director
Goal 1 Distinguished Clubs as of June 8
Almost Distinguished
Slide Number 21
Goal 2 Club Growth Coach Needed
Goal 3 Community Outreach Virtual Meeting
Focus in next 2 weeks
Special Thanks to Area Directors
Division G Director
Division H Director
Division H Pathways Adoption
Division H Distinguished Clubs
Finish Strong
Division I Director
Division I Team
Area I51 Performance
Area I52 Performance
Area I53 Performance
Area I54 Performance
Area I55 Performance
Slide Number 38
Division J Director
The Grand Plan
Goal 1 Education and Training
Goal 2 Membership Building and Retention
Goal 3 Club Extension
The Reality
Division K Director
Division L Director
Division L Report
Humor
Breakouts by Division
Reports by Senior District Officers
Immediate Past District Director
Public Relations Report
Public Relations
District Social Media Platforms
Other Platforms
Club Growth Directorrsquos Report
District 55rsquos Regional Standing for Club and Member Growth
Change in Club Membership Totals Since Renewal
Trajectory to Distinguished Since May 28 2020
Progress Towards 2020 Club Growth Goals
Potential New Clubs by June 30 2020 vs Warm Leads
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1 2019
Lost and Saved Clubs since 4292020
More Marketing Team Recognition- Demo Team
Thank You to all Gavel Club and YLP Helpers
Coached Clubs who have Attained Distinguished
Program Quality Directorrsquos Report
Distinguished Club Progress
Spotlight
Education and Training
District Directorrsquos Report
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Paid Clubs Graph as of 6122020
Lost Clubs
District Performance ndash 2019-2020
D55 Membership Payments Graph as of 6122020
District Performance - Distinguished Clubs
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report
To Finish Strong ndash Mike Rafettyrsquos Report (Contrsquod)
D55 Distinguished Clubs Graph as of 5292020
Divisionsrsquo Performance as of 6122020
Opportunities and Triumphs
New Business
Announcements
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
New Recognition Program - May to June
Recognition ndash Area Directors of the Month
Recognition ndash Division Director of the Quarter
