Public Relations Manager

Cheryl Rankin

publicrelationsmanager@toastmasters86.org

The Public Relations team generates positive awareness of the Toastmasters brand, and we have three main jobs:

Communicate the value of Toastmasters to the public
Keep our members informed about District 86 activities
Protect the Toastmasters brand

We also provide resources to help you promote your club. It’s a cluttered world out there, and you can’t be everywhere, so where should you start? Start with the basics, like updating your club’s listing in the Toastmasters International directory:

Your Club’s Digital Presence

Most prospective guests, even if they have a personal invitation, will search for your club online before they visit. Let’s make sure that what they see looks professional and feels inviting.

Update your club's listing in the Toastmasters International directory.

Make sure your club’s listing in the Find-A-Club directory is complete and accurate. It should show five key things: your meeting date, time, location, your club website, and the “Contact Club” button. If the “Contact Club” button is missing, that means you need to add an email address.

To update your club’s listing, log in to Club Central and edit your Club Contact and Meeting Information.

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 LinkedIn Group for my club?

https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/linkedin-pages/

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: Facebook Page

Facebook Group

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

Open to Public
Description: 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/

LinkedIn Page

Status: Private Group. Moderated (Request to join >>) Administrator: Lisa des Vignes, PRM Description: Request membership, and keep in touch with your fellow Toastmasters to build your professional network on Linkedin. Link: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2821528