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D-58 Leaders for 2022-2023

May 10, 2022 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is pleased to announce that the following leaders will be leading District 58 during 2022 – 2023 year.  Please join us to congratulate them. We have an awesome team !

 

Open House Beyond Words Toastmasters Club

May 9, 2022 by Akhtar Malik

You are welcome to join us for our OPEN HOUSE EVENT COMING UP MAY 21, 2022
Live on Zoom! 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85222242478?pwd=NXdERG5xcFlFdk8rOWRDaG00aVBsZz09

 

Totlyn Oliver EC5
VPPR 2021-22
Past Division Director D58
BEYOND WORDS TOASTMASTERS

 

Videos & Presentations for Winter 2022 TLI

February 4, 2022 by Akhtar Malik

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Please click on the following link to download the Winter 2022 TLI Presentations.

2022 Winter TLI Presentations.

Please click on the following link to view the 2022 Winter TLI Videos:

2022 Winter TLI Videos

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District 58 Incentives for Q3, 2022.

December 13, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is proud to announce membership incentives as well as Individual and Club Incentives for Q3, 2022.  Please see details below:

 

Talent Survey 2021

November 15, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


Do you have a unique set of skills ? Of course you do ! We want to know too.  Please take a moment to fill out District 58 Talent Survey.  We will collect and use the results to help you help us !  It only takes a moment to fill out the survey.

Please click the link below to get started.

Talent Survey 2021

 

New Member Incentive

November 14, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is pleased to announce New Member Incentive.  Please see below for details:

Winners Division Evaluation Contests 2021

October 27, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


Please join D-58 to congratulate winners for the Division Evaluation Contests.  Please see the their names and area info below:

 

Club Incentive Winners 2021

October 4, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is pleased to announce club incentive winners for 2021.  Please check the slide show for more details

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September 12, 2021 by Akhtar Malik

District 58 is proud to announce Membership Incentives as well as Individual and Club Incentives for 2021-2022.  Please see details below:

 

 

Beyond Words Toastmasters Club

August 30, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is proud to announce a brand new Toastmasters Club, Beyond Words.  Now that Convention is over – come visit us – we get together ONCE PER MONTH especially if you aspire to be an accredited speaker – we are Region 7 – District 58 – online only!!!  COME BE A MEMBER TOO!!!  Please contact Toastmaster Totlyn Oliver VPPR of the club for further details.  You can also find us on our Facebook page. Correction: Meeting will being at 6:30 PM.

 

Pathways Paths Completed & Distinguished Clubs

July 2, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


D-58 is proud to announce that the following Toastmasters have completed their paths in Pathways.  Congratulations and keep up the good work.

 

Also, Congratulations to the following Clubs for earning a Distinguished Award

Triple Crown Winners and Pathways Completed Paths

May 29, 2021 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is proud to announce toastmasters who won the Triple Crown Awards and those who completed their Pathways Paths.  The Triple Crown is awarded to a Toastmaster member who achieves three or more awards within a Toastmasters year (July to June).

 

District 58 2021-22 Officers

May 19, 2021 by Akhtar Malik

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 D-58 held it’s Annual Conference, Friday May 14 – Sunday, May 16, and elected Officers for 2021-22

 

Donna Rice, DTM - District 58 Direct

Donna Rice, DTM – District 58 Direct

 

D58 officers for 2021-2022
  • Donna Rice, DTM – District 58 Director
  • Malvery Williams, DTM – District 58 Program Quality Director
  • Mike Ward – Club Growth Director
  • Trent Kenelly, DTM – IPDD
  • Robert LuhnJr, DTM – Division B Director
  • Felicia Hemphill – Division C Director
  • D58 Webmaster
  • Douglas Wilson, DTM, PDG – Admin. Manager
  • Coulter Templeton – Division G Director
  • Jessica White, DTM – Division E Director
  • Frank Rubio – Division D Director
  • Lisa Berry, DTM Parliamentarian
  • Allen Assaid – Public Relations Manager
  • Steve Mack – Finance Manager

Watch Videos of Professional Development Event – The Power of the Present to Shape Your Future

September 30, 2020 by Akhtar Malik


This one day professional development virtual event is offered to anyone who has the desire to take their learning, communication, and leadership skills to the next level. With inspiring opening and closing keynote speakers and 4 dynamic breakout sessions, this opportunity for self-growth and development is a must attend FREE event.

In addition to the breakout sessions is the Hall of Fame session and traditional roast of the immediate past district director. The Hall of Fame session recognizes club and member achievements, and the awardees being honored for their leadership and service over the past year to Toastmasters members in District 58.

SPEAKER LINEUP:

Dana Swarner, DTM, PDD, Region 7 Advisor – South
Sharon Hill, DTM, PDD, PID, Region 7 Advisor – North
LaMondre Pough – Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Coach
Amjad Ali, DTM – Author, Executive Coach, Motivational Speaker
Alisha Taylor, DTM – Life Coach, Podcaster, Engineering Program Manager

 

Dana Swarner, DTM, PDD, Region 7 Advisor – South

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LaMondre Pough – Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Coach

 

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Alisha Taylor, DTM – Life Coach, Podcaster, Engineering Program Manager

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Sharon Hill, DTM, PDD, PID, Region 7 Advisor – North

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Virtual Contest Training Kit 2020

September 7, 2020 by Akhtar Malik


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Sponsored and planned by Division D, the Virtual Contest Training and Mock Table Topics Contest, held on the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2020, was a hit! This workshop was for Toastmasters who wanted to learn more about planning and executing or competing in speech contests in the virtual environment.

The Virtual Contest Kit includes: a contest planning checklist, all the files, forms and training modules for every role, to help you plan and conduct a successful contest. We’ve also included a copy of the presentation slides and a link to the video replay of the training session, in case you were not able to attend or would like a refresher.   

Click to access and download the contents of Virtual Contest Kit available via Google Drive. If you plan to use the Google Forms method for ballots, be sure to review the 1 Read Me First file in the folder. The remaining contents of the Contest Kit are in a zip file for quick download.

Best to all with your speech contests!

Douglas Wilson, DTM, PDG D-58’s 1st Pathways DTM

July 6, 2020 by Akhtar Malik


District 58 is proud to announce that Douglas Wilson, DTM, PDG is the First Pathways DTM of our District.

Douglas Wilson, Speaker, Coach and Trainer

Congratulations Douglas.

Request a Club Coach

July 4, 2020 by Akhtar Malik


Does your club needs help? Do you need a coach to show you the way to become a great and successful club?  Click HERE to request a club coach.

A club coach is an experienced Toastmaster who coaches a club to rebuild membership and restore quality to the club environment. The goal of a coach is to help the club achieve recognition in the Distinguished Club Program, which is accomplished by:

  • Building rapport with club leaders and members
  • Instilling enthusiasm, camaraderie and structure within the club
  • Assessing the club environment and recommending best practices for success
  • Working with club leaders to develop a Club Success Plan
  • Encouraging the club to strive for Distinguished Club Program.

Please contact D-58’s Club Growth Director Martha Kirby, DTM for any questions or details.

 

 

Become a Club Sponsor, Coach/Mentor

July 4, 2020 by Akhtar Malik

District 58 is growing and we need your help to create successful new clubs and support struggling clubs.  Please Volunteer to support a new club’s development by becoming their sponsor or mentor; or coach a struggling club.  Please fill out this form to volunteer.  For any questions, please contact D-58’s Club Growth Director, Martha Kirby, DTM.

 

 

New Club Recognition Awards

May 30, 2020 by Akhtar Malik

 

 

May 28, 2020

Club Officer,

There is cause for celebration. As Toastmasters clubs around the world adapt to the effects the coronavirus crisis is having on in-person events and meetings, Toastmasters International is taking note of the overwhelming positive energy and resiliency. With year-end approaching, many of you have risen to the very difficult challenge of continuing to achieve membership and education goals, despite what is going on around you, and for this, you and your clubs are an inspiration and deserve special recognition.

The Board of Directors is sensitive to those clubs that have been dealing with membership challenges brought on by the current crisis; in fact, the Board and World Headquarters has received much feedback requesting a modification of the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) or even postponing the program year-end date to a later time. After careful consideration, the Board determined that any recognition program change to lower the qualifying requirements

or goals would be unfair to those of you going above and beyond—and amazingly, still striving toward achieving Distinguished status!

To ensure all clubs, Distinguished or not, are recognized for their outstanding efforts, new club-level awards have been created for the 2019–2020 program year only. They were designed with the same enthusiasm so many of you displayed to earn them:

Online Ovation/Education Award Silver, Online Ovation/Education Award Gold

Clubs will qualify for these awards by meeting both of the following criteria by June 30, 2020:

  • Indicating in Club Central that they allow online attendance
    • The club must have allowed online attendance between January 1 and June 30, 2020. If the club already allowed online attendance prior to January 1, 2020 and continued to allow online attendance, it would qualify. If the club did not allow online attendance prior to January 1, 2020 and began allowing online attendance, it would qualify. Clubs that have never allowed online attendance at any point between January 1 and June 30, 2020, would not qualify.
  • Achieving the listed education goal requirement in one of two tiers
    • The first tier/silver award will be presented to those that achieve four education goals (traditional, Pathways, or a combination), based on the DCP.
    • The second tier/gold award will be presented to those that achieve six education goals (traditional, Pathways, or a combination), based on the DCP.

The Great Revival Award 

This award will be presented to clubs that were suspended by April 1, 2020, then reinstated between April 1 and September 30, 2020.

Membership Consistency Award, Membership Resiliency Award

Based on a club’s membership base as calculated on July 1, 2019, the first award is presented to any club that experienced no net member loss; the second award is presented to any club that experienced a net member gain by June 30, 2020.

You can find descriptions of these awards and check your progress by visiting the Recognition Awards tab on the COVID-19 page of the Toastmasters International website www.toastmasters.org/covid-19. Recognition for a club that achieves any of the awards described above would be listed in Club Central under Club Awards. For any questions on how your club can achieve any or all of these awards, please contact our Club Quality and Member Support team at clubquality@toastmasters.org.

Toastmasters International admires and appreciates the truly extraordinary efforts of club officers who are diligently supporting club meetings and actively encouraging members to achieve their year-end goals in these unprecedented times. If you can achieve this today, there is no telling what you will accomplish tomorrow—and we look forward to continuing to recognize you.

Sincerely,

Deepak Menon Daniel Rex
Deepak Menon
International President
Toastmasters International
Daniel Rex
Chief Executive Officer
Toastmasters International

Last Quarter District Incentive

March 17, 2020 by Akhtar Malik


            Toastmasters District 58 Last Quarter 2019-20 Incentives
                                                            

                                                                  Divisions, Areas, Clubs

Distinguished Divisions

  • Each Qualifying Division Director receives $200 Amazon gift card

Distinguished Areas

  • Each Qualifying Area Director receives $100 Amazon gift card

Distinguished Clubs

  • Each Qualifying club has choice of one of the following:
    • $100 District store gift certificate
    • One year Zoom Pro Meeting Subscription

*To collect the distinguished club incentive, club must reflect distinguished status on the toastmasters.org dashboard. Qualified clubs will be contacted for their choice of award.

*Club, Area and Division incentives will be processed weekly.

Let’s work together and finish the year strong!

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COVID-19 Updates

March 17, 2020 by Lisa Berry


Please visit the District 58 COVID-19 page to keep up with the latest developments and guidance on club and district activities from the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, regarding the increasing challenges and impact associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19). [Read more…]

CANCELLED – Annual District 58 Conference

March 17, 2020 by Lisa Berry


Regretfully, the District 58 Annual Conference is cancelled.

The Board of Directors of Toastmasters International has made the following decisions regarding current and upcoming District events, effective immediately: [Read more…]

2019-20 Club Growth Incentives

November 19, 2019 by Akhtar Malik

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EACH ONE SEEK ONE, REACH ONE, AND TEACH!

Incentives are a way for you to share the benefits of Toastmasters with others and help your club grow! [Read more…]

Pathways Incentives

November 3, 2019 by Akhtar Malik

Exciting 2019-20 Pathways incentives for you and your club!

Embracing Change – Committed to Pathways

First 3 Areas through May 1, 2020, who have 100% of members enrolled in Pathways and ALL have completed their Ice Breaker, get:

  • $25 District store gift certificate for each club
  • Event Balloon Pack for each club
  • Guest Information Card and badge pack for each club
  • Guest Book for each club
  • Promotional Welcome Ribbon Pack for each club
  • Area will be recognized at the District Spring 2020 Conference

To claim, Area Directors, should contact Trent Kenelly, PQD,  Email PQD with evidence.

 


First Division through May 1, 2020, who have 100% of members enrolled in Pathways and ALL have completed their Ice Breaker, get:

  • $250 Event Planning award
  • Division will be recognized at the District Spring 2020 Conference

To claim, Division Directors, should contact Trent Kenelly, PQD,  Email PQD  with evidence.


First Time Distinguished First with Pathways

The first 10 clubs that achieve Distinguished Club Status by May 1, 2020 and meet the following criteria will be recognized at the District Spring 2020 Conference, where they will receive:

  • $50 District store gift certificate
  • “One Team Award” certificate
  • Banner Stand

To qualify, clubs must have:

  • Never achieved Distinguished status in any prior year(s)
  • Have achieved at least four Pathways educational goals

 


Pathways Triple Crown

Members who submit three Pathways levels between September 1 and April 30, will be recognized at the District 58 Spring Conference, May 2020 where they will receive the coveted Toastmasters Triple Crown award.*

Legacy Triple Crown

Members who submit any 3 legacy education awards or a combination of 3 Legacy and Pathways education awards between July 1 and April 30, will be recognized at the District 58 Spring Conference and receive the coveted Toastmasters Triple Crown award.*

*Members can receive one of the two awards only

Table Topics Contests 2019 & D-58 at the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair

November 3, 2019 by Akhtar Malik

 Division C Table Topics Contestants

 

1st Place – Vassil Karamanov with D-58 Director Lisa Berry & Div C Director Martha Kirby

2nd Place Candace Thompson

 

3rd Place – Charles P. Austin Jr.

 

D-58 Area 42 Director Totlyn Oliver showcasing Toastmasters International in District 58 at the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair in North Charleston, SC.
Totlyn Oliver, while on a getaway to Florida could not help but visit a nearby Western Area Toastmasters Club. She participated as a guest and won Best Evaluator Award.
                                              Way to go Totyln !

PDTA PowerPoint Presentations

October 27, 2019 by Akhtar Malik


Please feel free to download or view PDTA 2019 PowerPoint presentations & PDF docs from the following link. Courtesy of Trent Kenelly, DTM Program Quality Director, District 58, Toastmasters International

 

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Photos of Professional Development Training and Awards Event (PDTA) 2019

October 19, 2019 by Akhtar Malik


The Biggest Lesson I Have Learned In Speaking

October 18, 2019 by Akhtar Malik


THE BIGGEST LESSON I HAVE LEARNED IN SPEAKING

By Brian Woolf DTM, Advanced Communicators (#4472)

 

Introduction

I joined Toastmasters in New Zealand in 1966. Yet the biggest lesson I have learned occurred only recently, here in South Carolina, when writing my latest book, The Speaker’s Blueprint.

The lesson? The most important part of a speech is not what you say—it’s whether you are connecting. Expressed another way: If you don’t connect, you have no effect. When you don’t connect, your words lie cold and comatose because connection always precedes persuasion.

I wish I had known this—and how to correct it—decades ago. I would have been a much better speaker as my focus would have moved from perfecting words to perfecting connecting.

Connection occurs when you are engaging the minds of those in the audience. And the stronger the engagement, the deeper the connection, and the more they are absorbed in what you are saying.

 

How to Connect

Once you become aware of this reality you will start seeing, finding, and thinking about ways to become a better connector. (The issue is so important, a quarter of my 240-page book is devoted to it.)

Connection has a three-part foundation stone: Mind your U’s and Q’s—and P’s too.   Do this, and you are on your way. Translated, it means we should pepper our speeches with You’s and Questions, and sprinkle in some Participation invitations, too. Let’s discuss them in turn.

 

Mind Your U’s (You’s)

In other words, Yousify your speech. Let each listener knows you are talking to him or her individually, and not to the audience as a group. When audience members feel you are talking to them individually they take more notice.

The following are examples of Yousification:

As you can see…

I don’t know what you learned growing up but I …

I sense you are extroverted but at times you find yourself quite shy.

You can imagine her response…

You already know this but …

 

Mind Your Q’s (Questions)

When you ask your audience questions, you are demanding more of their minds than when just making statements; you unobtrusively move them from a passive to an active state of involvement. You have them listening, processing, thinking.

Asking a question is a great way to open a speech, for it immediately grabs their attention and engage their minds. And using U’s and Q’s in the same sentence steps up your connection power as seen in Darren LaCroix’s opening of his winning WCPS: Can you remember a moment when a brilliant idea flashed into your head?

 

Questions can have a humorous twinge too, as demonstrated by Vikas Jhingran:

The year was 1989 —I was a teenager and my parents were desperate.

Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?

Speakers commonly use connecting one-liner Questions, such as:

But sometimes things don’t work out well, do they?

Have you ever noticed that…?

Don’t you hate it when…? (eg, your spouse is right and you are wrong)

May I ask you a very personal question?

What do you think happened next?

 

Mind Your P’s (Participation invitations)

Participation involves talking directly to your audience like U’s and Q’s but, in addition, invites them to participate. For example, by asking them to raise their hand; asking them to think about something; or shouting out an answer to a question; or inviting them to repeat a key phrase. You don’t just plant a seed; you invite the audience to help you plant it—and when they do there is a sense of co-creation and co-ownership creating a stronger connective thread between them and you. Participation takes audiences from passive listening to active involvement as they become more engaged.

Participation examples include:

  • Inviting the audience to repeat a phrase, eg,

Repeat after me—When in trouble, ask questions. (Michael Aun)

  • Inviting the audience to repeat a phrase, eg,

It’s my way or— [Wide, one-arm wipe inviting audience to complete] —the highway.

  • Invite the audience to do or say something, such as Zig Ziglar’s invitation to put their hands up (creating laughter)

Hands up those who have heard me before—or today are hearing me for the first time! 

Besides U’s, Q’s and P’s, other connecting techniques to consider include:

  • Being authentic and credible
  • Putting yourself on the same level (not above) as the audience
  • Talking about things you have in common with the audience (eg, family, growing up, school, first job)
  • Including humor

 

The Bottom Line

In speaking, to sell our ideas and message we must first connect because audiences must relate to us before they will buy from us. Therefore, when preparing a speech, ensure your connectors are in place. Remember, they are the most important part of your speech for …

If you don’t connect, you have no effect

 

 

 

Region 7 Advisor, Charles Gates, has a message for YOU

October 16, 2019 by Akhtar Malik

We’re geared up for the Professional Development Training and Awards (PDTA) Event this weekend and so is our special guest and keynote speaker: Charles Gates, DTM, Regional 7 Advisor.  Are YOU Ready?  This special video message gives insight into what you will experience at this event. Ticket sales end on Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity. BUY TICKETS

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Professional Development Training and Awards Event (PDTA)

September 25, 2019 by Akhtar Malik

Are you ready to invest in your personal and professional development?

Join us at the Professional Development & Training Event in Columbia on October 19th!

Purchase Your Tickets Here >> PDTA Tickets   

Charles S. Gates, DTM
Keynote Speaker
Our keynote speaker is New Jersey native, Charles S. Gates. Charles is an entrepreneur, coach, trainer, emcee and transformational speaker who takes his audience and clients from mundane to magnificent, using his TOP HAT leadership philosophy.
 
Charles has been featured in the New Journal and Guide, Virginia’s oldest African American owned newspaper, The Suffolk News Herald, WAVY News 10 (Norfolk), WODU’s Let’s Face it Radio Show with Wil Strayhorn and WNSB’s Nonprofit Exchange Radio Show with C. Richard Gillcrese. He has also appeared on The Common Show with Juanita, WHRO’s Another View and the now defunct Cheryl Wilkerson Presents television shows.
 
Charles serves on the boards of a handful of community based non-profits and is the current Region 7 Advisor for Toastmasters International.
         Totlyn Oliver, ACB ACL EC1
      Presenting “Stand on Your Speaking Block: Forget Your Anxieties”
 
Totlyn is a communications professional with over 20 years experience in broadcast media, sales, and education. With an Master of Education in Lifelong Learning (Adult Education), Totlyn always seeks to share insights on becoming a more effective speaker in talks, seminars, and coaching sessions through her company Goldspeak LLC.
 
As a member of Toastmasters, Totlyn is the current president of Saturday AM Toastmasters as well as Area 42 Director on the District 58 Executive Council. In addition to winning several Toastmasters District competitions within the past two years, Totlyn has also received awards for Advanced Communicator Bronze, Advanced Leader Bronze, and most recently, Effective Coaching Level 1.
 
Totlyn’s presentation will explain how investing time in certain proven activities can help anyone overcome public speaking anxieties. The right activities can effectively combat lifelong fears, worries, and anxieties that have become speaking blocks. In her interactive workshop session, Totlyn will help attendees transform their individual speaking blocks into a firm foundation for delivering winning speech presentations.
                Martha Kirby, ACS, ALB
             Presenting “Developing A Productive Meeting Using FreeToastHost”
Martha has been a Toastmaster since 2009, belonging to three clubs in that area. She is also a member of the District Leadership Committee as Division C Director. 
Martha’s workshop will describe how meetings are a vital communication tool for producing understanding, eliminating confusion, clarifying goals and objectives, defining roles and responsibilities, solving problems, and disseminating information.
Attendees will learn what a productive club meeting looks like and how FreeToastHost can simplify the process while keeping current members informed and interested.
                                                                                                   Vassil Karamanov, CC
   Presenting “Find Clarity & Empower Yourself: A Look into Neuro Linguistic Programing & Flow State”

Vassil is an experienced business owner who has been running Maverick PT LLC in Columbia, SC for 7 years. He is triple certified as a Transformation Life Coach, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, and Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach. This year, Vassil reached the District 58 Finals for the Public Speaking Championship of the World. He is an enthusiastic member of three Toastmasters clubs including Saturday AM, Richland 2500, and The Lowcountry Toastmasters. He best describes himself as a conscious empath and loves traveling to new places with 13 countries currently under his belt. 

 

Vassil’s workshop will uncover powerful NLP techniques that will bring clarity to reaching personal goals faster. Additionally, attendees will discover the importance of combating stress and avoiding “cloudy brain” by tapping into Flow State. After all, life isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving!

Alison Boyce, DTM, PCG

Presenting “Plot Your Path: A Map to DTM”

Since Alison Boyce joined Toastmasters over 25 years ago, she has seen the Toastmaster education program change three times–each time learning to adapt amidst ensuing confusion. Perhaps that’s why Alison’s Toastmaster passion is helping members achieve success in the program. While Alison has at some point during her Toastmasters career served at every leadership level, from club to Council, she is currently Area Director of two areas, and she was the District 58 Toastmaster of the Year for 2018-2019.

Alison’s upcoming presentation, “Plot Your Path: A Map to DTM” will be an interactive session designed to help Toastmasters navigate their journey to Distinguished Toastmaster. Whether, you are a new Toastmaster or a leader in your club, you’ll leave this 50-minute presentation with plenty of valuable and applicable information.

             Heather Collins

      Presenting “Successful Thinking: It’s a Know-Brainer”

Dr. Heather Collins is a Cognitive Neuroscientist with expertise in how the brain learns, remembers, and thinks about information. She empowers business professionals through brain science by creating power thinkers and catapulting confidence. She has been an enthusiastic member of the MUSC Toastmasters Club since 2011.

In Heather’s 50-minute presentation, “Successful Thinking: It’s a Know-Brainer,” she will address questions like: Are you a successful thinker? Are you an expert learner? What could you accomplish if you knew how to quickly assess a situation, take in information, and act on that information in a meaningful way? Join Heather as she digs into the science of expert learning and successful thinking and reveals simple ways of applying these skills to your professional life.

Chakisse Newton
Presenting “How to Build a Personal Brand That Opens Doors”
What could you achieve if you had a compelling personal brand? Great business brands inspire trust, attract both people and revenue, and shorten the path to success. Your brand can do the same for you both personally and professionally. Learn the keys to building a personal brand that opens doors to opportunity and helps you get noticed, get respect, and get ahead.
 
Chakisse Newton is an award-winning speaker, strategist and consultant, and president of Cardinal Consulting. Since 2006 she has specialized in helping organizations build relationships, brands, and business. She is a dynamic and engaging presenter, known for her communication and influencing skills as well as her ability to teach practical techniques to improve both business and personal performance. She is also a public servant and was elected to Richland County Council in November 2018.
 
Chakisse has experience both in the executive office and in the field. For more than 20 years, Chakisse led a variety of local, national, and global sales and marketing efforts. Her industry experience includes small business management, healthcare, high-technology and software, nonprofits, higher education, franchising, accounting and law. She has seen firsthand how world-class organizations grow, innovate, and interact with clients. Her experience in both sales and marketing allows her to quickly identify problems, tweak strategies, and improve execution to achieve desired business outcomes.

 

Alan Mitchell

Presenting “Sponsor, Mentor, or Coach; Targeting New or Existing Clubs”

Alan’s session will highlight the new roles of the Club Sponsor or Mentor and the existing Club Coach. Not designed to be an in-depth training, Alan’s presentation will provide an overview of these roles in order to help attendees discover which role or roles they would be best suited for you as a new or advanced Toastmaster.

Alan is a seasoned professional in the fields of Architecture, Construction, and Facilities Management. He is currently the owner of Mitchell Construction Systems where he is a management consultant.

As an active member of two Toastmaster clubs, Alan has served in nearly every officer position.

Previously, Alan has worked with District 58 Leaders to produce successful TLI’s, Speech Contests, and other professional development events. He has also served as a successful Club Coach, Area Director, Division Director, and is currently serving as District 58 Club Growth Director.

Robert Luhn
Presenting “Because Order Matters”
Robert’s interactive session will explore the qualities that make up a high-caliber, productive meeting. Learn how to address conflicting interests that can develop during meetings to ensure decisions are made fairly and in an orderly manner.
Robert Luhn, Jr., (ACS, ALB) is a Constable for Charleston County and a multifaceted expert holding several degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Technology Management. His breadth of leadership experience in Toastmasters International includes his present role as the District 58 Parliamentarian and previous roles as Division B Director and Area 22 Director. Robert enjoys challenging himself and continuously looks for ways to learn and grow so that he can help others do the same. 
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2022
all-day Club visits – Second Round Compl...
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6:00 pm DEC Training @ Zoom
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