club-officer-training-cot-2024-2025
Districts must train club officers twice per year. Second Training: Between November 1 and February 28
Round 2 Club Officer Training started in District 26 on November 2. Upcoming Club Officer Training sessions for Round 2 are listed below.
Celebrating Our Achievers!
The Importance of Club Officer Training
Fostering Leadership and Quality
Effective club officer training is essential for creating a thriving club environment. It helps officers understand their roles, meet the needs of members, and showcase the benefits of Toastmasters to guests.
Training also plays a crucial role in leadership development at both the club and district levels. It provides officers with the skills and resources needed to lead successfully and contribute to the overall success of the district.
Comprehensive Training
Our training covers all aspects of club officer roles and responsibilities, ensuring a well-rounded understanding.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow club officers, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
Round 2 In-Person & Online Sessions
Handouts and/or Video recordings if provided and available, can be found on this D26 Website page: https://www.d26toastmasters.org/training/handouts-resources-club-officer-training-sessions/
Club Officer Training Incentive – Round 2
Clubs that successfully train all seven officer roles will be entered into a drawing to win two complimentary conference passes for the President and Vice President Education (VPE) for the Annual Conference taking place from May 2 to 4.
7 MORE CLUB OFFICER TRAINING SESSIONS ADDED- All are online and interactive
Click plus sign on right to register for each session
Saturday, February 8 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ENCORE PRESENTATION OF PATHWAYS DURING THE FIRST HOUR, followed by Role specific training during the 2nd hour.
All club officers are now Base Camp Managers. You can help your club members succeed in meeting their goals with the new, user-friendly Pathways platform.
Please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8yvIBrCjSg-y9SboWu_-jA
Saturday, February 8 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ENCORE PRESENTATION OF PATHWAYS DURING THE FIRST HOUR, followed by Role specific training during the 2nd hour.
All club officers are now Base Camp Managers. You can help your club members succeed in meeting their goals with the new, user-friendly Pathways platform.
Please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8yvIBrCjSg-y9SboWu_-jA
Wednesday, February 12 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
COT Finish Strong!
Come join this session to gain insights on what you and your club can achieve by June 30th. Our experienced team of trainers will help you chart your course. Set your club up for success!
Please Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w7K1pVl2RZS7sUZEKLiXrA
Thursday, February 13 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
COT Pathways Made Easy – Beginners Workshop
This workshop is for new Toastmasters or Toastmasters who are not familiar with Pathways. Pathways training experts from District 70 in Australia, Val Wilkinson and Victoria Dalglish, DTM have agreed to lead this workshop. Val and Victoria will ease you into understanding the new, user-friendly Toastmasters education platform. You may become as passionate about Pathways as they are!
Please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8rd2e2L6Q_GLQSk_A_flFw
Monday, February 17 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
COT Quality Meetings – Online Clubs
You’re in for an engaging Club Officer Training (COT)! The focus of this COT is Online Clubs — but officers from in-person and hybrid clubs will also benefit from the workshop. All club officers are welcome. Guest presenter, Matt Villella, DTM, Program Quality Director for District 106 in Canada, will provide steps and strategies to make your online club meetings fun and inspiring! You will go away from this COT with practical ideas for quality meetings and quality clubs.
Please pre-register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_3Nb1VK9RRKe8IxGnG5ArQ
Thursday, February 20 - 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
COT Corporate Club Officer Training Online
Back by popular demand! Empowering Great Speakers Toastmasters Club is offering Corporate Club Officer Training for the third year in a row. Learn what it takes to be a President’s Distinguished Club in the corporate environment. While this training is tailored to corporate club officers and members, community club officers and members are also welcome.
By attending this training, you will have the opportunity to develop real-world leadership skills, form support networks with your peers, and take away knowledge and ideas which can help you succeed in your role.
Thursday, February 24 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
COT Make Pathways Work for You!
This workshop is for Toastmasters who want to improve their public speaking skills, but have been disenchanted with Pathways.
Pathways training experts from District 70 in Australia: Val Wilkinson (Pathways Lead) and Victoria Dalglish, DTM will lead this inspirational workshop.
Please register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F-xTiddeQhScjt7M01c4vw
Tuesday, February 25 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Last Chance COT hosted by Denver Division
Come join us!
This may be your last chance to attend a COT this year. (The last day to complete 2nd round training is Feb 28.)
Besides learning secrets to building club engagement, your club may be entered into a drawing for 2 free passes to D26’s conference May 2-4. To enter the drawing, have all 7 officer positions trained by Feb 28.
Register here to attend this great training opportunity.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y2iDCgsrRt2A4a4M0SlqUQ
Thursday, January 2, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM MST
COT Online Club Officer Training — New Pathways!
Start the New Year off with online Club Officer Training on January 2. Even if you’ve already attended a second round COT, come join us to learn more about the New Pathways! The first hour will focus on Base Camp Management (since all club officers are now Base Camp Managers).
Our presenters are Pathways training experts from District 70 in Australia: Val Wilkinson (Pathways Lead) and Victoria Dalglish, DTM. They will ease you into the new Base Camp platform. You may become as passionate about Pathways as they are!
The first hour will focus on the role of Base Camp Manager (since all club officers are now Base Camp Managers). Club Officer roles will be covered during the second hour of training.
Your Google Confirmation email will contain the Zoom link needed to log in.
January 2 – Use this Handout for Notetaking
Session recordings for Pathways and the COT Overview of each officer role can be found here on the handouts resources page.
What Our Officers Say
Attending the Club Officer Training was a game-changer for me. It provided me with the tools and confidence to lead my club effectively. The networking opportunities were invaluable. – Jay Morrison, Club President
The training sessions were incredibly insightful. I learned so much about my role and how to support my fellow officers. Our club has seen significant improvements since attending. – Keith Horowitz, Vice President Membership
As a second-term officer, the training offered me new strategies and ideas that I hadn’t considered before. It was a fantastic refresher and helped me tackle ongoing challenges. – Ann Hill, Vice President Education
Club Officer Training Incentive – Round 1
Enter a drawing for two free conference passes to the District 26 Annual Conference in May. Train all 7 club officer positions during Round 1 Club Officer Training by August 31st for a chance to win conference passes for your Club President and V.P. Education.
