District 83 - Northern New Jersey, Rockland County New York & Staten Island New York

 

Club Anniversaries This Month

Charter DateClub NameAnniversary
March 1st 2020Collective Communication MastersCelebrating 6 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1994Conquerors ClubCelebrating 32 Year Anniversary
March 29th 2002Impact 21 ClubCelebrating 24 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1961TM of Westfield ClubCelebrating 65 Year Anniversary
March 21st 2017Queen City TMCelebrating 9 Year Anniversary
March 4th 2008Speakers of the HouseCelebrating 18 Year Anniversary
March 1st 1995Brunswick Toastmasters ClubCelebrating 31 Year Anniversary
March 27th 2025ALIANZA ToastmastersCelebrating 1 Year Anniversary

 

Traveling Gavel

The Traveling Gavel is currently at Speak and Lead Toastmasters Club. Captured on Jan-14-2026.
Here are the rules if you would like to capture the gavel for your club.

1. Contact the host club. Current contact is Steven Drapkin E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Get three members of your club to attend the meeting of the club that currenly has the gavel.
3. Particpate in the meeting.
4.Submit form with details about the meeting. Click Here to Submit Gavel Capture
5.Proudly display the virtual traveling gavel on your club website.

 

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Proposal to Charter a Humor-Focused Toastmasters Specialty Club District 83

Proposed Club Name: Funny Business Toastmasters (working title) 

Purpose of the Club 

The Humor-Focused Toastmasters Club will provide members with a supportive and structured environment to  develop humor as a communication skill. The club will focus on using humor to enhance speeches,  presentations, leadership presence, and audience engagement, while still adhering to the Toastmasters  education program. 

Rationale / Need for Specialty Club 

Humor is a powerful tool for effective communication, leadership, and relationship building. Many Toastmasters  seek to improve their ability to: 

While humor is encouraged in traditional clubs, a specialty club allows members to practice, refine, and receive  targeted feedback on humor techniques in a dedicated environment. 

Successful humor-focused clubs already exist in other districts (e.g., Humor Masters, Humor-US), demonstrating  strong interest and sustainability for this type of specialty club. 

Target Audience 

Club Format and Structure 

Meetings will follow the Toastmasters format, with humor-focused adaptations such as: 

Education Program 

Members will use the Toastmasters Pathways education program. Recommended paths may include: 

Projects will remain Pathways-compliant while allowing members to apply humor-based objectives. Benefits to the District 

Next Steps 

1. Gauge interest through district communications and interest meetings 

2. Identify potential charter members and officers 

3. Secure a club sponsor and mentor(s) 

4. Conduct demonstration meetings, if necessary 

5. Submit charter application to World Headquarters 

Conclusion 

A Humor-Focused Toastmasters Specialty Club offers a creative, engaging way to strengthen communication  and leadership skills. By chartering this club, District 83 can provide members with a unique opportunity to  explore humor as a strategic and effective communication tool while advancing the Toastmasters mission.

 

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MISSION STATEMENT
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more
effective communicators and leaders.
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in
achieving excellence.
CLUB MISSION
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience
in which members are empowered to
develop communication and leadership skills,
resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

 

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