Thank you for giving me the privilege to serve you as your District Program Quality Director.
As the program quality director, I am responsible for all aspects of education and training within the district. This includes:
- supporting quality club programming efforts,
- promoting the Distinguished Club Program,
- planning, organizing, and executing the district conference,
- and supporting club quality and member retention.
Toastmasters is all about helping people become better speakers, leaders, and better versions of themselves. Together with the District leadership, the Program Quality Team will support you.
Toastmasters International has great resources to help you promote your club. Scroll to below. Additional education resources are found at https://www.toastmasters.org/education and https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview
Offering hybrid meetings? https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/news-and-announcements/hybrid-meetings
If you are interested in becoming a Toastmaster, or if you are a new member, please reach out to us – we’re eager to get to know you better! See Why Toastmasters, visit our clubs, join the conversation, and develop your skills through the Toastmasters educational program.
This is an exciting time to engage in our Toastmaster’s Communication and Leadership learning opportunities. I am deeply grateful to be part of your education and leadership journey, and I am honored to be a member of a remarkable and talented community. I look forward to the year ahead!
PQD Team Members

Jacklyn Payne, DTM
Conference Chair

John Constant, DTM
Education Outreach Chair

Michael Gatje, DTM
District Chief Judge
General District 86 Resources
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
- Distinguished Toastmaster(DTM) Award Requirements: Toastmasters International -Distinguished Toastmaster
- Accessing the Pathways Mentor Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=SZZUPKrSvyU - TI Pathways FAQ: Toastmasters International -Pathways FAQ
- Pathways Updates and Maintenance Schedule: Toastmasters International -Pathways Updates
Click here to download the 2021-2022 PQD Incentives
- TI Online Meetings: Toastmasters International -Online Meetings
- Timer Zoom Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Timer Zoom Backgrounds
- Core values Zoom Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Core Values Zoom Backgrounds
- Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: Toastmasters International -Zoom Background
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Approve level in Base Camp.
- Submit Education Awards in Club Central.
- Online Meeting Tips for Club Officers: Toastmasters International -Online Meeting Tips for Club Officers.
- ACHIEVEMENT + AWARDS: Toastmasters International -Achievement Awards.
- TI Pathways FAQ: Toastmasters International -Pathways FAQ.
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award Application: 8956-pathways-dtm-award-
application-ffe-(1).pdf (azureedge.net). - Build Confidence with Toastmasters: https://www.youtube.com/user/
Toastmasters. - Why Should I Bother with Club Officer Training? What is in it for ME?: Why Should I Bother with Club Officer Training? What is in it for ME? – Toastmasters District 86 (toastmasters86.org).
- Club Officer Tools: https://www.toastmasters.org/
leadership-central/club- officer-tools . - Club Officer Roles: https://www.toastmasters.org/
leadership-central/club- officer-tools/club-officer- roles.
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- Selecting your Path.
- Onboarding in Pathways.
- Discovering and Sharing the GOLD
- How to request DTM project: First complete at Level 3 of your second path and then contact Toastmasters International to release the DTM Project. Email educationprogram@toastmasters.org and request access the DTM Project. Once granted read through the Distinguished Toastmaster resources to learn about the current requirements.
- ACHIEVEMENT + AWARDS: Toastmasters International -Achievement Awards.
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award Application:
- TI Pathways FAQ:
- Build Confidence with Toastmasters
- Challenging Conversations Presentation by Monique Levesque-Pharoah.
- Leadership Checklist by Margaret Page DTM
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Running a Successful Hybrid Club Meeting: Toastmasters International -Running a Successful Hybrid Club Meeting.
- District 86 Hybrid Meeting Guide
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Build Confidence with Toastmasters: https://www.youtube.com/user/
Toastmasters. Discovering and Sharing the GOLD: https://toastmasters86.org/
discovering-and-sharing-the- gold-in-toastmasters-zoom- recording/. Communicating Across Cultures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sP0fBcEEWLc&list= PLARJuJxGkTBTFQeOZOVRXnIrzhDGb UsqC .
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- Quick Video Tips : Video Tips (toastmasters86.org)
Easy Speak
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.
Contact District 86 Easy Speak Chair – if you are interested in learning more about the product. He 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.
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- District 86 – Area and Division Success Planning: 1490 District Recognition Program (azureedge.net)
District 86 Contest Information
District 86 is having the International Speech contest and Table Topics contest this year.
- Members have an excellent opportunity to develop and showcase their public speaking skills.
- Contests provide different opportunities to engage and help members develop through Toastmasters.
- Looking to attract new members, invite guests to your contest.
The International Speech and Table Topics online contest periods in District 86 are:
- Club Contests: November 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
- Areas with four or less clubs can send two contestants from the club International Speech and the club Table Topics contest to compete at the Area contest.
- Area Contests: January 1, 2022, to February 12, 2022.
- Each Area will send one contestant from the Area International Speech contest and one contestant from the Area Table Topics contest to compete at the Division contest.
- Division Contests: February 13, 2021, to March 20, 2022.
- Each Division will send one contestant from the Division International Speech contest and one contestant from the Division Table Topics contest to compete at the District contest held during the Spring Conference.
- District 86 Contest: April 22 – 24, 2022.
- Winner of the International Speech Contest goes on to the Region Quarter Final.
- Table Topics contest concludes at District level.
Toastmasters’ International provides the resources below on their website to support Speech Contests and Online Meetings. Be sure to read Speech Contest Rulebook Explanation of Changes.
Speech Contest Rulebook July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022 | Online Speech Contest Best Practices |
Online Speech Contests | Speech Contest Tutorials |
Speaker’s Certification of Eligibility and Originality | Judge’s Certification of Eligibility and Code of Ethics
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Speech Contestant Profile | Speech Contests FAQ
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International Speech Contest Kit
| Table Topics Speech Contest Kit |
International Speech Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot
| Table Topics™ Contest Judge’s Guide and Ballot |
International Speech Contest Tiebreaking Judge’s Guide and Ballot
| Table Topics Contest Tiebreaking Guide/Ballot |
Counters’ Tally Sheet
| Speech Contest Time Record Sheet and Instructions for Timers
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Notification of Contest Winner
| Speech Contest Certificate Set |
Results Form
| Speech Contest Region Quarterfinals Video Release Form
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Zoom Stop Light Timer Backgrounds
| Timer Zoom Backgrounds |
Wishing you a fun and successful contest season!
The Program Quality Team is here to support You!
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ZoomToastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI-1) round one 2023-2024 Club Officer Training Event
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