District 5 Toastmasters

District 5 is excited to announce that we have launched a new membership drive!

This membership drive is called "Take Time for Toastmasters" and is unique from the Toastmasters International membership drives which you may be familiar with (Smedley, Talk Up Toastmasters, and Beat the Clock).

The Specifics...

When: The "Take Time for Toastmasters" membership drive starts on February 1 and ends on March 31.

What: If your club adds 5 or more new members or re-instated members during the months of February and March, your club will receive a Toastmasters stopwatch.

Bonus: For each new member or re-instated member that joins your club in February and March, your club will receive one ticket for the drawing for Toastmasters Timing Lights!!! The drawing will take place at the District 5 Conference on May 22.

Some great reminders from a recent YahooGroups message sent by our District Governor, Charley Patton, ACB, ALS.

If you are do not receive the D5 YahooGroups messages and you would like to, click here to be added to the list!

It's Not Too Early...

It's not too early to comply with the IRS 990-N deadline. The Internal Revenue Service requires that any United States-based group failing to file the form will lose its status as an official Toastmasters club. Protect your club! Be sure to read and follow the information at the here.

It's not too early to send a nomination to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , DTM, IPDG, and our Nominating Committee Chair. The sky's no limit once you gain the confidence to lead, and, besides, you need to be a district officer to advance toward your DTM award, so let us know when you're ready to serve.