District 77 Club Growth Director Update
By Monette Mottenon, CGD 2025-2026
🌟 We RISE in District 77!
Greetings, Team District 77!
Momentum is building, and together we continue to Recruit, Inspire, Speak, and Encourage as we RISE across our clubs and communities
Recruit
Welcome, Tuskegee Tiger Voices Toastmasters Club!
District 77 officially charters its first new club of the 2025-2026 year in September.
Special thanks to our dedicated mentors Monette Mottenon and Jackie Townsend, and to our sponsors McKinley Curtis III, DTM and Monette Mottenon for making this milestone possible.
Way to RECRUIT!

Inspire
Congratulations to Etta Stewart, newly appointed Club Coach for North Alabama Advanced Toastmasters, effective October 2, 2025.
Etta’s enthusiasm and leadership will surely INSPIRE the club to reach Distinguished status this year!
Speak
A heartfelt thank-you to Lillian Cooke, DTM for facilitating our Area Success Plan Workshop on October 11.
The ideas and best practices shared were invaluable!
Area Directors, let’s accept the challenge to:
- Hold your Area Council Meetings by November 11, and
- Complete your Area Success Plans by November 15.
Mission Possible! 💪
Lillian will also host our Monthly New Member Orientation sessions on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6 PM – 7 PM (Central), starting October 16. Please invite every new member to attend and learn how to make the most of their Toastmasters journey.
Thank you, Lillian, for SPEAKing so powerfully to District 77!

Encourage
Area Directors and Club Officers, let’s spread the word!
🗓️ Club of the Month nominations open November 1–10.
Your club’s unique story could be featured and celebrated across the District!
Visit the COTM Hub to download the nomination guide and share your club’s accomplishments.
Every club has something to celebrate — let’s ENCOURAGE each other to RISE in 2025!

