The Southern Cross Blog
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The Nashville Convention!
The Toastmasters International Nashville Convention was like no other that I have attended. The last in person convention was in Denver in 2019. The previous two years have been online only. This year it was a hybrid one. There were 700 in person and 1000 online...
As a member do I have a voice?
First and foremost – Thank You – you are part of a very small group that is taking time to read, skim, scan this. And for that I thank you and hope it is of use. And if it is, feel free to share. I was challenged on two fronts recently – one the timeliness of...
Speech Contest Update
Following the announcement at the District Council Meeting last weekend, below is the outcome of how speech contests will be held. The short version: Area Contests will be online Division and District Contests will be Hybrid Note that clubs may hold their own contests...
From the District Director’s Desk (September 2022)
We appreciate our fellow Toastmasters for all that YOU do! This month started with our District 73 DEC (District Executive Committee) & DCM (District Council Members) Meetings. We had a healthy engagement and everyone’s time and presence was highly appreciated as...
Greetings from the Toastmasters International Convention!
Excitement is mounting as District Leader Training is only an hour away. Spent last night sharing the company of Region 12 representatives who’ve made it Nashville - Drop in’s from lots of celebrities I’ve only ever seen on Zoom. The likes of Matt Kinsey, Richard...
Educational Awards (August 2022)
Congratulations to all members that have submitted and obtained educational awards in July 2022. 68 awards were submitted. There were 56 members and 28 clubs submitted awards.
From the District Director’s Desk (August 2022)
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.” — Mother Teresa How did your first month this year go, maybe as a District Leader, a Club Executive Officer OR a fabulous District 73 Member?! I am sure just like all of us you are trying to learn and...
Important Events and Dates 2022-2023
Here is your yearly calendar with the important District 73 Toastmaster events dates that we invite you to be part of as our fabulous District 73 members. These District events are for you and to accelerate your Toastmasters journey. Come be part of it and do visit...
From the District Director’s Desk (July 2022)
DAY ONE OR ONE DAY, YOU DECIDE! Be it the start of the year or end of the year, it is all on you how you look at it, what perspective you carry towards that task in hand or goal you have set for yourself. The moment you decide YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN,...
Don’t wait. Come along and join us for a Toastmasters meeting.