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Thank you for visiting the electronic home of District 8 Toastmasters. If you are a guest, you will discover useful information about the Toastmaster program in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. Members, club officers, and District leaders will find current events, resources for managing and improving their clubs, and recognition of achievement. We hope you enjoy your stay and invite you to come back again!

Toastmasters is...

Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member Clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.

District Mission

The mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of Clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:
-- Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the District educational and membership goals.
-- Insuring that each Club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
-- Providing effective training and leadership opportunities for Club and District Officers.

Visit a Toastmasters Club

Guests are always welcome at any of our meetings. With so many great clubs in Missouri and Illinois, you're sure to find one just right for you! To locate a club with a convenient meeting time and location, visit the Toastmasters International Find A Club web page. Toastmasters has so much to offer. Don't miss the opportunities!!

District Calendar

Find out what fun and informational events are going on all over Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois by visiting the District 8 Calendar.

Club Coaches

There are several clubs in the District that qualify for, or are requesting a Club Coach.
To learn more Click Here

Fall Conference Slides and Handouts

Several of the presenters at the Fall Conference have made their slides and handout available. Click Here

Videos

Several District 8 members have prepared videos that may be of interest to you! Check them out.

PR Talk -- The District Public Relation Officer, Jacquie Vick, has prepared a video to help all Club members in promoting their clubs. To view the video Click Here

Leadership -- Past District Governor Dan Darnall has prepared a video on Leadership. To view the video Click Here

Hundreds of Membership Building Ideas

Need some ideas on how to build club membership? Check this out! Click Here.

Are you LinkedIn?

If not, maybe you should be! Read what International Director Mike Raffety has to say.Click Here.

Communic~8

The January 2010 issue of the Communic~8 is available. Click Here.