Program Quality Director Resource Page - Toastmasters District 86

Program Quality Director

Jeff Burroughs, DTM

programqualitydirector@toastmasters86.org

Thank you for visiting this resource hub and for your ongoing commitment to Toastmasters District 86.

My name is Jeff Burroughs, your Program Quality Director for the 2025–2026 year. I’m honoured to serve in this role and even more excited about what we can accomplish together.

At its heart, Toastmasters is a leadership development organization. Leadership is not about titles. It’s about service, growth, and empowering those around us to reach their full potential. That is precisely how I see my role as PQD. My responsibility is to support our members, equip our leaders, and help every club create an environment where people can thrive and flourish.

On this page, you will find tools and resources designed to support our club officers, contest leaders, and members striving for excellence. But resources alone do not drive success. Collaboration does. One of my top priorities this year is to enhance our cooperation across the District. Whether you are a new member or a long-time leader, your ideas, experience, and energy matter.

Moving forward, we will focus on delivering high-impact training, creating space for mentorship, and fostering club environments that are welcoming, inspiring, and fun.
When we work together, sharing challenges and solutions and celebrating success, we all grow stronger.

Thank you again for stopping by. I look forward to working with you as we continue building a District where leaders are developed, voices are empowered, and growth never stops.

Let’s make it a remarkable year together.

Toastmasters

PQD Team Members

General Information

Excellent in Club Meetings

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Meeting Roles: Descriptions for fulfilling roles during a club meeting.
Successful Club Series: Resources for building and maintaining a successful club.

Pathways

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Selecting your Path.
Onboarding in Pathways.
New LMS System
Submission of Level completion:
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
Accessing the Pathways Mentor Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZZUPKrSvyU
Pathways Updates and Maintenance Schedule: Toastmasters International -Pathways Updates

DTM Resources

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Distinguished Toastmaster(DTM) Award Requirements: Toastmasters International -Distinguished Toastmaster
Educational Program FAQ

Conference Information

Our Conference is expected to be around April and the date is to be confirmed. Attending a Toastmasters District Conference is beneficial for both members and leaders, offering numerous benefits that can enhance your Toastmasters journey. Some of these are:

Networking: Connect with Toastmasters members from different clubs and club officers from other areas and districts, forming valuable connections and friendships.
Educational Sessions: Participate in workshops and seminars on public speaking, leadership, and personal growth.
Inspiration: Listen to keynote speeches from distinguished speakers who share their success stories and insights.
Recognition: Celebrate the achievements of clubs and members, motivating you to strive for excellence.
Speech Contests: Watch top speakers compete, providing learning opportunities through observation and evaluation.
Leadership Development: Gain insights into effective leadership practices from experienced district leaders.
Fun and Fellowship: Enjoy social events and entertainment, bonding with fellow Toastmasters.

Mentoring Information

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Toastmasters International -Distinguished Toastmaster – DTM Award Requirements

Educational Program FAQ

Easy Speak

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Easy-Speak is a meeting management software program written by a Toastmaster for Toastmasters designed to minimize human effort in the administration of the club and maximize the data available to run the club effectively.

FreeToastHost is a webhost which comes with easy-to-use web-based software ideal for any Toastmasters club. FreeToastHost websites use the domain names ToastmastersClubs.org and ToastmastersDistricts.org for the club and district websites, respectively.

Contact District 86 Easy Speak Chair and/or FreeToastHost Chair– if you are interested in learning more about these products and how it can help your club. Both these are free of cost to clubs.

Contact District 86 Easy Speak Chair – if you are interested in learning more about the product. The Easy Speak Chair is very knowledgeable about the software and how it can help your club and make the entire meeting management process for VPE’s easier and more productive.

PQD Incentives

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There are tons of incentives for you and your club to earn this Toastmaster year 2024 – 2025. Don’t wait, see Program Quality Incentives and CGD_Incentives

Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Resources