Public Relations - www.toastmasters86.org

District 86 Public Relations

Public Relations Manager - Lisa des Vignes, DTM

As a member of the 2020-2021 District Executive Committee, my mission is to collaborate with all district and club leaders to follow a Public Relations plan that will:

Generate positive awareness of the Toastmasters brand for the purpose of attracting and retaining members to the clubs in the district.

Keep the public and members informed about our club and district activities through effective forms of communication channels and media relations.

Public Relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutual relationships between organizations and the public. To help achieve this, I invite all members to contribute to our website blog, monthly newsletter and social media channels by referring to the resources and tools available below:

District 86

Toastmasters International

I look forward to working together toward achieving the mission of our district, as well as growing our brand and creating a buzz within the communities that we serve.

Lisa des Vignes, DTM was appointed by Jocelyne Vezina, DTM, 2020-2021 District Director, District 86.

Additional Public Relations Resources

Proclamations

A great way to promote Toastmasters is to find out if your city/town declares proclamations.

Click on the link below to download a Proclamation template. Use this fact sheet to get updated Toastmasters information.

Toastmasters PROC template >>

See Oakville Proclamation Blog >>

Member Photo and Video Release Forms

District 86 requires having members sign release forms prior to sharing their images or videos to the public.

Photo Release Form.pdf

Video Release Form.pdf

Your Club’s Digital Presence

Is it easy to find your club? Is your club advertised well? Did you check what Internet search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others return if you type your club’s name, or simply Toastmasters in <Your City>? If you are unsure, you can refer to the FAQs below to help you improve your club's digital presence:

FAQs

Can I list my club on the Toastmastmasters International Website?
https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/

Does your club have a Meetup Group?
Learn how to set-up your club by following these instructions >>

How can I open for a Free Toast Host account for my club?
http://www.toastmastersclubs.org/

How can I set up an Easy-speak account for your club?
http://easy-speak.org/

How can I post my club events through Eventbrite:
http://www.eventbrite.ca/

How can I register my club on Google?
You can list it there for free as an educational organization:
https://www.google.com/intl/en_ca/business/

How can I set up a Facebook Page for my club?
https://www.facebook.com/pages/creation/

How can I set up a Facebook Group for my club?
https://www.facebook.com/help/167970719931213/

How can I set up a LinkedIn Group for my club?
https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/linkedin-pages/

District 86 Social Media Links / Practices

District 86 Social Media sites are listed below.
Pages are administered by the Public Relations Manager unless otherwise stated.

The following PDF document provides District 86 Social Media Guidelines/Practices:
D86 Social Media Practices (PDF) >>

Facebook Page

Status: Open to the public

Description: Simply like the page and be notified of District 86 events, achievements and news. Promote the content of this page to your club members, friends, and communities.

Link: http://www.facebook.com/toastmasters86/

Facebook Group

Status: Private Group. Moderated (Request to join >>)

Description: Request to become a member of this group, and promote your club. Tell the district what is exciting happening in your club. Post videos and photos from your meetings and events. Post links to news releases and publications about your clubs. Ask questions. Participate in discussions. Teach your club members to join this group, and to be part of the open forum discussions.

Link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/toastmasters86/

YouTube Channel

Status: Open to Public

Description: Subscribe to this channel to receive access to District 86 videos. Enjoy them, share them, embed them to your club’s web pages, email them to your friends and communities.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/toastmasters86/

Twitter Page

Status: Open to the public

Description: Simply like and follow the page to be notified of District 86 events, achievements and news. Engage with your club members, friends, and communities by tweeting and liking the content of this page.

Link: https://twitter.com/toastmasters86/