Click the link to view the message from Felicia Hemphill, Program Quality Director, South Carolina Toastmasters (D58).  It is a thank you message with the details of the final arrangements for her spouse, Otha Bo Burns Hemphill.

Thank you friends and family for all your love and support.

The viewing for Otha Bo Burris Hemphill will be on  Friday, Sept 29 at 5:00pm until 7:00pm at:

Robinson Funeral Home
534 Hampton St,
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Funeral Service on Saturday, September 30 at 12:00pm at:

Freedom Temple Ministries
215 E Main St,
Rock Hill, SC 29730

If you would like to sow seeds of love in lieu of flowers, you can do so using our Zelle account, you can send any funds using the number 803-389-1760 or email elisahhemp@gmail.com . Or you can cashapp $elisahhemp.

Any contributions would be greatly appreciatedAlso, if you did want to send any flowers, you can send them to the Robinson Funeral Home. Address provided above.

Thank you again, love you all

District Council Meeting will on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Zoom links to access the meeting were sent to all registered council members.  Only registered members are permitted to attend the District Council meeting.

Meeting Purpose:

Districts can place greater emphasis on strengthening existing clubs and building new clubs through better training. The District Council is required to hold at least two meetings each year. One of these meetings, known as the Annual Meeting of the District Council, is conducted either online or hybrid and takes place between March 15 and June 1. All other meetings are conducted online.

• The first online meeting must take place no later than September 30 to approve the District budget and confirm District leader appointments.
• A quorum consists of one-third of all eligible Club Presidents and Vice Presidents Education. A majority of the votes cast is required to pass a motion.
• Proxies for District Council meetings are not permitted.

The Club President and/or Vice President of Education of any member club may vote on behalf of the club as its representative. Either club officer may carry the club’s two (2) votes or each of these club officers may carry one (1) vote, as determined by the club membership. The representative from any Member Club in good standing is entitled to a maximum of two (2) votes. District Executive Committee members are entitled to one (1) vote and may cast up to two (2) additional votes as a Club President and/or Vice President of Education.

Still have questions about Pathways? Do you want help with navigating Pathways on base camp? Want to know about the upcoming changes to Pathways?  Check out this information provided by Frank and Karen Storey, DTMs and District 18 Pathways Ambassadors.

They are collaborating with the Districts 18/27/36 are offering help with Pathways (via Zoom) open to all Toastmasters.  https://karenstorey.com/PATHWAYS/95-PW-OfficeHours.htm  Don’t miss these monthly training sessions as well as Q&A sessions to get answers to go beyond the basics in Pathways.

Pathways Upcoming Changes

Curious about the upcoming changes to Pathways in first half of 2024?  Follow this link to get a preview of the changes. https://karenstorey.com/PATHWAYS/94-Changes2Pathways.htm

Don’t miss the next opportunity to get trained in District 58 tomorrow, Saturday, August 5, 2023 starting at 9:30 (networking) training begins at 10:00 am (EDT).  View the agenda for the training here.  We also have some other opportunities to get club officer training.

Check out the flyer with training opportunities from other Districts. Plus an opportunity to get credit fom the comfort of your home with a Toastmasters approved pilot program.

Note: All training must be completed by August 31, 2023 for officers to earn credit for training.

Here are the details of the training sessions

• Saturday, August 5, 2023 – South Carolina Toastmasters (District 58) Club Officer Training
  • Time: 09:30 AM EDT – Networking | 10:00AM EDT – Training Begins
  • Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89845553965?pwd=bEhaQU1TMnVoeGdOQzErSkVJeEgzdz09 (Meeting ID: 898 4555 3965 Passcode: 304154)

• District 6 Training link is: https://d6tm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-24-Round-1-Club-Officer-Training-Dates.pdf
  • Monday, Aug 7: 6pm – 9pm
  • Wednesday, Aug 23 : 6pm – 9pm
  • Thursday, Aug 24: 6pm – -9pm

• District 3 “On Demand” Training link is: https://ondemandleadertraining.org/
  • This is a Toastmasters-approved pilot program offering “on-demand” club officer training.  To participate in it, follow the following steps:

1. 1. 1. Log onto the On-Demand Training website at https://ondemandleadertraining.org/
      2. Complete the Registration Form to let them know you are in the program.
      3. Watch one or more Nuts and Bolts officer sessions and complete the Feedback Form for AT LEAST one to receive credit.
      4. Watch two or more Leader Toolbox sessions and complete the feedback form for AT LEAST TWO to receive credit.
      5. Choose one of the Live Sessions, register, and attend the session in full for at least one hour.
      6. Finally, complete the Confirmation Form on the On-Demand Training website to get training credit and receive your completion letter.

• Note: All work must be submitted by August 31, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.

Congratulations club officers – It time to Register to attend District 58 Super Summer TLI session on Saturday, July 22, 2023. from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.  It is a hybrid event and registration is required.   You must pre-register to be admitted to the in person event. Due to security, you will not be admitted if you have not pre-registered.  

Register here

Check out the most recent version of the 2023-2024 Calendar for South Carolina Toastmasters (District 58). We will continue to provide updates as the need arise.  Click the image to download the full calendar.

Welcome to 2023-2024 District 58 Trio.  CONNECTED.  One Heart.  One Voice.  Click on the image below to follow this link to read the trio biographies and learn about our new district leaders.  They are looking forward to a year of success and achievement.

Lee Holiday, DTM, PID

Felicia Hemphill, PQD

Jessica White, DTM

 

Lee Holiday, DTM, PID

Felicia Hemphill, PQD

Jessica White, DTM

 

District 58 realigned clubs into Divisions and Areas to account for club growth and movement. The realignment was adopted by the District Council Business Meeting on May 20, 2023 at the at the Annual Conference.  Click on the image or follow the link to see the table showing the clubs new alignment for 2023-24 Toastmasters Year.

District 58 Needs 2023-2024 Area Directors!  An opportunity to grow your leadership qualities beyond your club and to challenge yourself with proven strategies and techniques.  

Congratulations Contest Winners – Table Topics held on Friday, May 19, 2023. Evaluation & International Speech held on Saturday, May 20, 2023. We are so proud of each contestants for their hard work and dedication and for competing to reach the highest level of contest in the District.  Excellent job everyone!

Table Topics Contest

1st Place – Jennifer Lathrop, Greenville Toastmasters

2nd Place – Minnie Thomas, Blue Streak

3rd Place – Sybil Davis, Highdale, Shaw Afterburners & Sumter

Evaluation Speech Contest

1st Place – Tammy Wylie

2nd Place – Robert Hetherington

3rd Place – Phillip Woody

International Speech Contest 

1st Place – Minnie Thomas, Blue Streak

2nd Place – Jody Powell ACA Toastmasters

3rd Place – Brian Woolf, Advanced Communicators

Congratulations to the newly elected District 58 Officers. On Saturday, May 21, 2023, the membership elected these officers to the District 58 Leadership Team at the 2023 Conference held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greystone in Columbia, SC.        

Robert Luhn District Leader Biographical Information

2023-2024 Newly Elected Officers

District Director – Elect Robert Luhn, Jr. Biographical Info	Program Quality Director – Elect Felicia Hemphill Biographical Info	Club Growth Director- Elect Jessica White Biographical Info
Division A Director – Elect Katreina Harmon Biographical Info	Division B Director – Elect Akhtar Malik Biographical Info	Division C Director – Elect Aileen Hill Biographical Info
	Division D Director – Elect Melissa White Biographical Info

 

The 2023 Conference was a hit! Thanks to Past International President, Distinguished Toastmaster Lark Doley and District 58 members for making this year’s conference a huge success!!!

Download the 2023 Conference Program with all the details.  Check out what happened at the conference and also view the many photos.  Plus, get access to Lark’s keynote and workshop presentations from the conference. Follow the links on the 2023 Annual Conference page 

Conference will start on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4 pm and continue through to Sunday, May 21, 2023 at noon. Saturday dinner semi-formal to formal (black-tie for gents). Click on the image to download the schedule.   You will also have the opportunity to bid on items in the Annual District Auction and make a purchase from the District Toastmasters store.

May 20, 2023 at 9:00 am – District Council Meeting (VIRTUAL)

At the meeting, District 58 Council will conduct business including voting on the District Budget including the Elections of District Officers.  View the 2023-2024 DLC Nominees and relevant council information.  Click on the image to access the full information including the Council agenda.     

• Agenda May 20, 2023
• 2023-2024 DLC Nominees
• District Budget Mid-Year Audit Reports
• District 58 Council Meeting Minutes- September 2022
• D58 Alignment 2023-2024 Updated May 5

2023-2024 Nominees’ Bio Information

District Director Robert Luhn, Jr. Biographical Info	Program Quality Director Felicia Hemphill Biographical Info	Club Growth Director Jessica White Biographical Info
Division B Director Katreina Harmon Biographical Info	Division D Director Akhtar Malik Biographical Info	Division E Director Aileen Hill Biographical Info
	Division F Director Melissa White Biographical Info

 

We have a new date! We are happy to announce D58 Engaging South Speaker Series will be held on April 1, 2023 at the Citadel Mall in Charleston, SC. There are exciting opportunities to participate as a speaker in this in-person event.  You can scan the QR code to apply or follow the application link

Toastmasters District 58 is seeking nominations for District Leaders to serve for the upcoming 2023–2024 Toastmasters year.

Are you interested in nominating yourself or another member for a district leader position? The District Leadership Committee (DLC) is looking for you!

Serving in district leadership is yet another valuable opportunity for you to continue your journey of personal growth, while contributing your knowledge and skills in providing positive leadership to the members of District 58.

The following district officers will be determined by election to be conducted during the Annual Conference Business Meeting

• District Director
• Program Quality Director
• Club Growth Director
• Division Directors B-G (6 positions total)

Per Toastmasters International bylaws, members, including current members of the District Executive Committee, may self-nominate for District office, be sought out by the DLC, or be nominated by an individual member.
To be nominated, elected and hold office, a member must meet the following requirements:

• Member in good standing of a Toastmasters District 58 club that is in good standing.
• Meet the qualifications of the position – Click here
• Complete and submit all required documentation.
• Submit a completed Candidate Biography form and high-resolution headshot photograph.

Deadline for candidates to declare intent to run and be considered for nomination by the DLC is February 18, 2023.

To declare your candidacy, you must complete and submit the following to the DLC Chairperson:

• Candidate Application – Click here
• District Leader Nominating Form – Click here
• Officer Agreement and Release Statement – Click here
• Submit a completed Candidate Biography form – Click here
• Submit a high resolution headshot photograph

Download, fill out, scan and email all 4 forms and your photograph to the District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair, Donna Rice, DTM @ dbrd58@gmail.com

District Candidates may begin campaigning once nomination forms are received by the DLC Chairperson. All Candidates are responsible for following all rules and regulations regarding campaign communications, frequency and practices as documented in Protocol 9.0: District Campaigns and Elections (click here).

The DLC will interview all candidates and the announcement of the DLC nominations will be made here on the district website at least four (4) weeks prior to the election date.

Please submit any questions via email to the DLC Chairperson, Donna Rice

Respectfully,

Donna Rice, DTM
District Leadership Committee Chair
Immediate Past District 58 Director

Looking for leadership opportunities to further develop your skills?  Join District 58 Club Quality Committee to advise and support the success of new clubs!  Click on the image, scan the QR code, to complete the Club Quality Interest Form.

Postponed!!  Engaging South: Speaker Series, December 10, 2022, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Eastern). Look out for new dates for this event.

“Back to 20” District 58 Membership Incentive: Deadline April 1, 2023
Learn the latest about an incentive that makes it easier than ever for recently suspended or closed clubs to reinstate! Don’t miss this great opportunity. Learn more at 2022-2023 District Incentives 

Check out District 58 First Quarter Newsletter – 1Q 2022 Performance & Status. Click the image to open the PDF

Alert! Date Change on the District 58 Calendar including contest dates, TLIs, Fall PDTA, and the Annual Conference. Click on the image to open a PDF version.

Congratulations to the following clubs, areas, and area directors who achieved distinguished status or better as of 6/30/2022.  We are proud of your achievements.  Click on the image to see the list of clubs or follow the link.

2021-2022 Distinghished Clubs and Areas