Pathways Update Revitalized Education Program District 57 Fall

Pathways Update (Revitalized Education Program) District 57 Fall 2016 Dennis Neary Chief Ambassador George Marshall Chief Pathways Guide

Why Are We Changing Our Education Program?

To Make It Even Better! Ø Board of Directors: Revitalize the Program Ø Many manuals are very old Ø Integrate Communications and Leadership Ø Make Program more relevant to needs Ø Use modern tools & technology Ø Recognition sooner, more often

Why Have Recognition Sooner? REALITY CHECK 4 Average Length of Membership: 4 Average time to earn CC: 18 months 2+ Years 4 Less than 10% of Members Earn any Award

Introducing Toastmasters Pathways What Members Like Most Ø Modern subject matter Ø Modernization of content Ø Videos Ø Online format (optional).

District 57 Is one of Three Pilot Districts for Pathways! 4 We start in Early 2017 ! 4 Time Sequence: § All Districts launch by end of 2017 § Transition period: two years after all launch • Members: work current, new, or both programs • New Members all START on Pathways • D 57: Three year transition § Old program is retired ~ end of 2019

Pathways Program Ten Paths, Five Levels per Paths combine communications and leadership 4 Motivational Strategies 4 Presentation Mastery 4 Leadership Development 4 Innovative Planning 4 Visionary Communication 4 Strategic Relationships 4 Dynamic Leadership 4 Persuasive Influence 4 Effective Coaching 4 Team Collaboration

DTM – Still the Highest Achievement New Path to Distinguished Toastmaster 4 Completion of two learning paths 4 Serve as a club officer for 12 months 4 Serve as Club Mentor or Coach 4 Serve as Club Sponsor or conduct Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program 4 Serve as a district officer for one year 4 Complete the capstone DTM project

Welcome Back Dennis Neary

Pathways Training 4 E-learning-based 4 Tailored Training § § District leaders Pathways Guides (New Position) Club leaders Members 4 Timely § 60 days in advance of region rollout 4 Locally supported – Pathways Guides

Base Camp 4 Your online home base for the education program where you’ll find: § § § Projects Resources Transcripts Tips Tools 4 It’s also where the Base Camp Managers will track and approve your progress

How to Get Started in Pathways

Sneak Peek of Base Camp

For More Information about Pathways 4 July TM Magazine Article: ”Possibilities of Pathways” 4 Oct TM Magazine Article: ”DCP Takes a Turn in Pathways” 4 FAQ at Toastmasters. org § toastmasters. org/Footer/FAQ/Pathways 4 Pathways section on TI website: Home->Resources->Pathways

Questions Contacts: See handouts, or: Dennis Neary Chief Ambassador dnearytm@gmail. com (510) 531 -2141 George Marshall Chief Guide gdmarshall@gmail. com (510) 557 -3386