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Dungeons & Toast Club Officer Elections
Hello, Adventurers.
Adventure has found you! Are you ready to answer its call!?!
Are you ready to undertake an epic quest to improve your leadership and communication skills? Of course you are!? You’re a Dungeons & Toast guild member! Brave, fearless, and true!
Let me unfurl the Ancient Scroll of Journeys and read you the relevant sections about guild leadership (club officer elections):
Starting on July 1, 2023, the term of office for our party leaders (club officers) will change from semi-annual to annual. Thus, in order to get service credit with the lords and ladies of our realm (Toastmasters International) for your term of service, you must complete the entire year in the club officer role.
Names of candidates were announced at the 4/21 meeting. The deadline to declare candidacy was 11:59 PM PT, on Thursday, 4/20. After this time, interested parties can run from the floor on the night of the elections.
Elections will take place at the 5/5 meeting, during the Business portion of our meeting. We need a quorum of 51% of our active members who are in good standing in order to hold the elections, so please save the date.
If you are running for a club officer position, in case of a contested election (meaning, more than one person is running for a club officer position), please have a two minute campaign speech prepared.
You can self-nominate or nominate another person, who then can either accept or decline the nomination.
If you’d like to be a party leader (club officer) but would like to know more or undertake an apprenticeship (aka be on a club officer’s committee so you can see what being a club officer in that role is all about), reach out to any party leader at a guild meeting, via the aether (email), or on our guild’s Discord server–
- Guildmaster (President) Andrew B.
- Quest Master (Vice President of Education) Greg S.
- Recruitment Master (Vice President of Membership) Beth G.
- Master Bard (Vice President of Public Relations) Loni H.
- Master of Coin (Treasurer) Kelly S.
- Master Scribe (Secretary) — This club officer position is open
- Sergeant-at-Arms Lucas R.
- or myself, the club’s Former Guild Master (Immediate Past President) Patrick V. for more information
You can also go here or here for more info. about the club officer roles. (You must be logged in to see the materials in the second link.)
All guild members are welcome to join the party leaders in the guild council chambers (aka the club officers meeting), which occurs right after the guild meeting on the first Friday of every month. Members who attend are silent–including in the chat–observers and can hold any questions or comments they may have until the end of the meeting, time permitting, or reach out to any party leader (club officer) directly.
The format for voting in contested elections will occur via a secret ballot (aka a Google Form).
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Patrick V.
Former Guild Master (Immediate Past President) and Club Leadership Committee
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Tall Tales Results and a District Election
Dungeons & Toast was happy to have two members competing at the District 100 Tall Tales speech contest this year: Andrew B and Loni H.
Andrew’s haunting speech about a late Ama and her widower — entitled “The Sea Giveth and Taketh Away” — placed second:
And Loni’s energetic tale about a circus seamstress and her commitment to her craft — entitled “The Price of Silk” — placed third:
In unrelated but also exciting news, Dungeons & Toast is happy to announce the recent election of new member Angel L to the position of Club Growth Director for District 100! Angel’s commitment to the Toastmasters community and proven leadership skills made them the ideal candidate for this role, and we all look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on the District in the coming year.
D&T Presents: A Visit with a Stranger
Performed live during our St. Patrick’s Day celebration, “A Visit with a Stranger” features member Greg S expressing appreciation to the listener on their upkeep of his former home and their decision to maintain seating arrangements in “their proper place.” An in-character look at a mischief spirit from Irish folklore — the Pooka — and its modern (and not so modern) analogs. Watch till the end for a fun twist.
A St. Patrick’s Day Toast
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration and revelry, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a hearty Irish toast? President Andrew has written a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day toast that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday.
The toast begins with a nod to Ireland’s storied history and culture. “To the land that gave us poets, warriors, and kings,” it declares, acknowledging the rich heritage of the Emerald Isle. But this is no somber ode to the past. The toast quickly shifts to a more lighthearted tone, calling out the joys of drinking and revelry. “To the pubs that keep us warm, the beers that keep us full, and the whiskey that keeps us dancing,” it proclaims.
Of course, no St. Patrick’s Day toast would be complete without a nod to the man of the hour himself. “To Saint Patrick, who brought us faith, hope, and a damn good reason to drink,” the toast declares.
But perhaps the best part of this particular toast is its inclusivity. Rather than limiting its focus to one specific group or tradition, it welcomes all who seek to join in the celebration. “To those who are Irish, those who wish they were, and those who are just here for the party,” it declares.
So raise a glass, give a cheer, and let the good times roll (20s). Sláinte!
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Tall Tales Champions!
Dungeons & Toast is proud to have the Tall Tales speech contest winners in both District S and District G! Congratulations to Andrew and Loni for their exceptional speeches and outstanding performances! 🎊👏
Andrew and Loni will be going head-to-head at the District 100 Spring Conference on April 22nd to determine who will be crowned the ultimate champion! 🏆 (Rumor has it that other people may also be in the running.)
We invite all Toastmasters and roleplay enthusiasts to attend and watch this epic showdown of narrative storytelling! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness some of the best speeches in District 100! 🤩🎤
Save the date: April 22nd at the District 100 Spring Conference. We hope to see you there! 😃
Special thanks to all members who generously volunteered their time and expertise to making Saturday’s Division Contests successful, including Michael A and Rachael Y!