District Executive Committee Meeting

The District Executive Council Meeting (DECM) is a vital monthly gathering where District Officers and members of District committees come together to discuss and strategize around club, area, division, and district goals. This meeting serves as a platform not only for addressing various district business matters but also for providing valuable leadership training that equips members with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their respective roles. The discussions and decisions made during these meetings are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and success of the district as a whole.

At these meetings, we make decisions affecting the whole District and every single club within it. If you are considering presenting at DECM, please use our District 57 Toastmasters PowerPoint template. We will consider and vote on items such as:

• Approving the District Success Plan
• Approving budgets
• Electing district officers
• Changing district procedures and bylaws
• Re-aligning clubs

We had a great meeting, which including a detailed explanation of the recent Pathways and Base Camp changes, an unveiling of Jeffrey’s new Open House Kit, and a major restructuring of the Outstanding Toastmasters Award. Click one of the timestamps below to skip to the desired topic.

Timeline

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:30 Club visit reports update
• 08:56 Linda Patten describes upcoming training events
• 14:33 Pathways/Base Camp changes, how to approve level completions, etc.
• 42:50 Winnie Ma, Finance Manager
• 48:57 Hans Thoma, Public Relations announcements
• 55:15 Jeffrey Young, Club Growth Director
• 1:00:43 The new Open House Kit
• 1:25:16 OTMA (Outstanding Toastmasters Award) changes
• Written AI meeting summary