Toastmasters... for your reading enjoyment ...Follow The Leader! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=pqugmccab&v=001vd12ggE3X a4oqS4wtCr-e8uTMARa8k64VFXIehq-hrgEejdPgI7EGraRcw9ysyTQBt4RZsu138mEfonzgUxls Lc9Ow1a3Z7-JfD4UsENhzOqf4Zl_5cT13p54tkSVDFdOFgY8OFHl82Il1wRnNs8AtHoCXckYx98x li4gnIt51c%3D> Leader Letter Masthead Jan2011 <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/LLMastFeb2011.jpg> Upcoming Events <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/ClubDeadlines.jpg> * U.S. Clubs Must Turn in IRS 990-N Form. Please be sure to file your 990-N <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY0V86ZcHvkWTnOKRHyNOS5HAoy-vxhqK-N8On_vL4nO2i_ncRne7UV-h8zwHH3bTx6XUgTv onoAS9JmEXQPc4g8YnbOrij5oEjwAVKKTs78pA==> by March 15, 2011. Once completed, remember to e-mail the e-Postcard confirmation to Toastmasters International at 990N@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx * Special Tax Update for California Clubs. Please note that a new California filing requirement (199-N) similar to the Federal 990-N will be <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/Mailbox.jpg> effective in 2011 for all California based clubs. Be sure to learn about this important change <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY3ezLMerfomaunek2X9khvhvcWhgAGUZ7DEYZbQbPlmlnGsrU2hCoIVTA5upl1D6qu7bX6B K0ZrpyJFTBrUdoTpH50y5_gV43Xof8d_iZE6l8Z9M4QDJhKwTLk1m8QTFJAs8mFu88Enc8VtQKX0 qPkcRIWKCpWexWkWQfDd9YHbUjaSNsq0qQ8tARDPypktFn8zme9CS_50ig-kkVdjKhNu> . Upcoming Events <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/DistrictDeadlines.jpg> * Audited Mid-year Treasurer's Report Due. Attention district leaders! The Mid-year Treasurer's Report and supporting documentation for the first half of the year is due February 15. Get these to your audit committee now to make the due date. Please note: This is for district leaders only. * Area Club Visits. Club visits <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY0BAxUNPSasTgxb5KBMeKmoWL9s51RmHNSRlEM_pBgKKG_sf6Fu0ek3Q-bb06ZTaBS-2Fkq Ytevfi-EgAMtCMnvFkOA6odCXmx-oKe2Pxvrj9qccelCba8Ilhz8Pb2493h0MbSPccrxCw==> are critical to an area governor's success, and they help your clubs flourish within the Toastmasters organization and community at large. Be sure to arrange your club visits between January 1 and April 30 and again from July 1 to October 31. Remember, visits are required twice a year. * Club Officer Training Credit - Check Reports for Accuracy! LGETs, please submit your Club Officer Training Report online through the District Business section on the Toastmasters International Web site no later than March 31, 2011. Check your district's reports <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY0gIMOI2Y1PfDEnMyreUMc10HpuB0RTe2ckeG5bBo4Vj88VzRgh3z7erd138Lf96U3Sba9w 71Y7HH08tIxud3AZGKT3rE8RqIWSYJPWFDJ8Rh_9n2K2qm9ulXDRN1uRoLb2F1sXb2fyxTUDbH7a EVS6> regularly for accuracy under "Distinguished Club Program by Division/Area." <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/ClubInformation.jpg> Congratulations to Companies Supporting Clubs in the Fourth Quarter Successful corporations recognize the value of Toastmasters. Many new organizations chartered corporate clubs last quarter. To find out if any of these clubs were chartered near you, visit the list of new corporate clubs <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY39pheapD5AD0gOq6L61jzOWGQmAgXgw3rd8B9dGum4Dfxc76Omd8azDt0ZyqZD53sOHClY 5hKF5B0vdGWq2O-ZZXM4eVEYEjH21Ezm45dMn6jcnkhw8KDYuidrfkWGbqrfYzOZF_5gMg==> . Check Your E-mail Inbox Toastmasters International will e-mail reminders to club officers about April dues renewals by the beginning of March. Beginning March 1, officers can submit the renewals through the Toastmasters Web site by accessing Club Central. Do you know what's needed to submit dues renewals <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY1hQm3AOzDtXYSm0rlY-sUU3h60rIVntpqCLZxwLFINRfXXRVJUNRN9XlrhyXCgDfP0G1YA BcP6gu4JdVE2mg8TbYgo2Kew8gb1PWn-g7tFHyvD4e_N5-p1E8cHy2ssBWWvHSBmRu2l-6yFjJez GVBCmVMYVNqfdiHjDXGvq-tGZkGywt_6fka3X7JIkkkmd_0=> online? New Wire Transfer Instructions for Government Clubs and International Clubs Wire transfer instructions for government clubs and any clubs or districts outside of the U.S. can only be accessed after logging in to the Toastmasters Web site. This is for security purposes only. Log in <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY1efoVBrLzYBF0ofBYsm76ZuZPUQE4OrE6WsHvCfM4Em8JO9vQVpghfYGBFYyLG4o14Sdwe pU7ma9zOgzW3X06uLKgJMoS_Oimmfr6ERwiyPblrrlkOij9uppSOO33CwdYT4hcXLTXiSZFQheEm BUMV7useRXKpGuJ3moFReulHY85k26o9chSW3EpYjR3-x0rbFkUD9YjHtg==> to the Club or District Central Section of the Web site, then click Wire Transfer Instructions (PDF) for the information you need. Can a Prospective Member Find You? It's your responsibility to update your club's information online. Have you included a phone number with area code or updated your e-mail address? Helping prospective members find you is simple and fast <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY1efoVBrLzYBF0ofBYsm76ZuZPUQE4OrE6WsHvCfM4Em8JO9vQVpghfYGBFYyLG4o14Sdwe pU7ma9zOgzW3X06uLKgJMoS_Oimmfr6ERwiyPblrrlkOij9uppSOO33CwdYT4hcXLTXiSZFQheEm BUMV7useRXKpGuJ3moFReulHY85k26o9chSW3EpYjR3-x0rbFkUD9YjHtg==> . <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/DistrictInformation.jpg> Submit Financial Supporting Documents Do you know what financial supporting documents your district needs to send to Toastmasters International? Find the answers on the First Half Financial Documents <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY11cMESFK6wuKoPrII2d4Gu0PES3QXO-1yxMEw5zOlFOXz1rRHuLTX4JagZJLTrKT6H-fXg 9C6sCzVEYSwZ76L99CH6NvZ39woTfsUO3veO1vyCD1kW25g0xlY8TFU3llnq1vRAe5Oq7Er91Jbw LhplGun1NJLE-iXlxXjrKEtvCw==> Web page in the District Finance Corner. Still have questions? E-mail districtfinancialreports@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for the answers. Please note: For district leaders only. <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/LLHandshake.jpg> Finding Tomorrow's District Leaders Now is the best time to start thinking about the district's future leadership. Tomorrow's district leaders are in your clubs today. Follow these strategies <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pqugmccab&et=1104362133636&s=384364&e=001M8zI uuZFBY04HI9clUncccdaLm6tpRc3pfGyFbm3M6d3lT2_4YEg1XSu_HWpsdu7mYjuU5JG8swoZYpX -8j5Wv5oWt298OHcxcelxEQhFUIFSd-PZIhsW7FxJTDufkDH858heYj1q2TpfIVkEfNTtQ==> to help identify the best prospects. <http://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/images/NewstoShare.jpg> Call for Nominations: Presidential Citation Do you know a Toastmasters member who has made significant contributions to the organization and want him or her to be recognized? 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