Table of Contents
Browser RequirementsPopup Stoppers
How to enable Javascript & Cookies
What is the "Free Flash Player"?
What is the "Login" for?
Enabling Cookies
How do I update my Club Information?
Browser Requirements
This site is optimized for Internet Explorer 5.5+, Netscape Navigator 7.0, or Mozilla 1.3+ at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. The Club Site Builder and other Administrative features of this site must be accessed with Internet Explorer 5.5+ or or Mozilla 1.3+ in order to ensure complete functionality.
Many of the features on this site, especially the Club Site Builder and administrative features, require javascript to be enabled on your browser. Click Here to open a new window with detailed instructions on how to enable javascript.
Our site is partly compatible with either Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer version 4.x, but many of the visual enhancements such as button actions will be ignored, and the visual elements and color scheme of the site will appear scrambled and disorderly.
AOL users may view our site with the 3.0 or 4.0 AOL client for the PC, or the 4.0 AOL client for the Mac. Click here for AOL. or with the Free Mozilla browser. Click here for Mozilla
This site is optimized for Internet Explorer 5.5+, Netscape Navigator 7.0, or Mozilla 1.3+ at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. The Club Site Builder and other Administrative features of this site must be accessed with Internet Explorer 5.5+ or or Mozilla 1.3+ in order to ensure complete functionality.
Many of the features on this site, especially the Club Site Builder and administrative features, require javascript to be enabled on your browser. Click Here to open a new window with detailed instructions on how to enable javascript.
Our site is partly compatible with either Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer version 4.x, but many of the visual enhancements such as button actions will be ignored, and the visual elements and color scheme of the site will appear scrambled and disorderly.
AOL users may view our site with the 3.0 or 4.0 AOL client for the PC, or the 4.0 AOL client for the Mac. Click here for AOL. or with the Free Mozilla browser. Click here for Mozilla
We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5+, Netscape version 7+ or Mozilla 1.3+. If you are accessing our site with a browser other than those recommended, key functions such as online searches and form input may not work properly. Please take advantage of the free browser download offered below so that you will have the opportunity to fully experience our site. If you are interested in downloading a current version of a browser, simply click on one of the three buttons. You will go to either Netscape's or Microsoft's download site.
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Popup Stoppers
In order to help you to keep your place on the site, several links on this site open content in a separate window.
If you have a program running that disables new and "pop up" windows, you must disable or bypass it in order to use all of the links while on the toastmasters.bc.ca site.
You will NOT be subjected to any advertising popups while you remain within the Toastmasters District 21 site.
In order to help you to keep your place on the site, several links on this site open content in a separate window.
If you have a program running that disables new and "pop up" windows, you must disable or bypass it in order to use all of the links while on the toastmasters.bc.ca site.
You will NOT be subjected to any advertising popups while you remain within the Toastmasters District 21 site.
How to enable Javascript & Cookies
Several features on our site require that Javascript and Cookies are enabled on your internet browser. Find the instructions below that match your computer type (PC or MAC) and browser, IE (Internet Explorer) or Netscape
PC JavaScript Instructions
IE 5.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu and click the Security tab.
2. Click the Custom Level button at the bottom of the window to
access the security settings.
3. Scroll down the list until you find Scripting.
4. Click Enable for all options.
IE 4.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu and click the Security tab.
2. Click the Custom Level checkbox at the bottom of the window,
followed by the Settings button to the right.
3. Scroll down the list until you find Scripting.
4. Click Enable for all options.
Netscape
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open a new window.
2. Choose the Advanced option at the bottom of the left-hand list.
3. Check the Enable Javascript checkbox on the right.
Mac JavaScript Instructions
IE
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open the Preferences window.
2. Choose Web Browser from the list and select the Web Content option.
3. Check the Enable Scripting checkbox at the bottom of the window.
Netscape
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open a new window.
2. Choose the Advanced option at the bottom of the left-hand list.
3. Check the Enable Javascript checkbox on the right.
Cookie Instructions
Please view instructions for most browsers at:
How to Enable Cookies on your Browser
Several features on our site require that Javascript and Cookies are enabled on your internet browser. Find the instructions below that match your computer type (PC or MAC) and browser, IE (Internet Explorer) or Netscape
PC JavaScript Instructions
IE 5.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu and click the Security tab.
2. Click the Custom Level button at the bottom of the window to
access the security settings.
3. Scroll down the list until you find Scripting.
4. Click Enable for all options.
IE 4.x
1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu and click the Security tab.
2. Click the Custom Level checkbox at the bottom of the window,
followed by the Settings button to the right.
3. Scroll down the list until you find Scripting.
4. Click Enable for all options.
Netscape
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open a new window.
2. Choose the Advanced option at the bottom of the left-hand list.
3. Check the Enable Javascript checkbox on the right.
Mac JavaScript Instructions
IE
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open the Preferences window.
2. Choose Web Browser from the list and select the Web Content option.
3. Check the Enable Scripting checkbox at the bottom of the window.
Netscape
1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu to open a new window.
2. Choose the Advanced option at the bottom of the left-hand list.
3. Check the Enable Javascript checkbox on the right.
Cookie Instructions
Please view instructions for most browsers at:
How to Enable Cookies on your Browser
What is the "Free Flash Player"?
The introduction movie and the Club Finder on the District 21 site both employ the use of Macromedia's Flash Player.
The Flash Player is a tool that allows you to experience multimedia content on websites, even if you have a dialup connection. The download is small in size and free, and has become a web standard for offering rich animation and sounds to web pages throughout the world.
You can find out more about the Flash Player and install it at the Macromedia Homepage - Follow the "Download Flash Player" link at:
The introduction movie and the Club Finder on the District 21 site both employ the use of Macromedia's Flash Player.
The Flash Player is a tool that allows you to experience multimedia content on websites, even if you have a dialup connection. The download is small in size and free, and has become a web standard for offering rich animation and sounds to web pages throughout the world.
You can find out more about the Flash Player and install it at the Macromedia Homepage - Follow the "Download Flash Player" link at:
What is the "Login" for?
The login provides different levels of access to the site.
If you are a member of a Toastmaster club, you may type in your club number into the "name" box without a password, and the login button will "shortcut" you to the My District 21 page, where the following options will be available:
- View your club's home page
- View your club's agenda
- View your club's statistics
Once you are logged in, if you need to choose a different club, you can click on the link at the bottom right of the My District 21 page.
If you are the V.P.P.R. of your club, you can use your username and password to login and update your club's home page, using the Club Builder, or your club's agenda. Please contact your Area or Division Governor if you haven't received your username and password yet.
If you are an Area Governor, Division Governor, Field Officer or District Executive member, the login allows you to customize your personal porfolio on the site's "About Us - People" page. Please contact the webmaster if you haven't received your username and password yet.
The login provides different levels of access to the site.
If you are a member of a Toastmaster club, you may type in your club number into the "name" box without a password, and the login button will "shortcut" you to the My District 21 page, where the following options will be available:
- View your club's home page
- View your club's agenda
- View your club's statistics
Once you are logged in, if you need to choose a different club, you can click on the link at the bottom right of the My District 21 page.
If you are the V.P.P.R. of your club, you can use your username and password to login and update your club's home page, using the Club Builder, or your club's agenda. Please contact your Area or Division Governor if you haven't received your username and password yet.
If you are an Area Governor, Division Governor, Field Officer or District Executive member, the login allows you to customize your personal porfolio on the site's "About Us - People" page. Please contact the webmaster if you haven't received your username and password yet.
Enabling Cookies
In order to use the log in features of the site, you must have cookies enabled on your browser.
To learn how you can enable cookies on your browser, check out instructions for most browsers at:
How to Enable Cookies on your Browser
In order to use the log in features of the site, you must have cookies enabled on your browser.
To learn how you can enable cookies on your browser, check out instructions for most browsers at:
How to Enable Cookies on your Browser
How do I update my Club Information?
On the new District 21 site, having a mini-website for your own club is as simple as filling out an internet form.
If you know how to order a book online, or send an email, you can use the Club-Builder!
First thing's first:
LOGGING IN
THE UPPER FRAME
THE LOWER RIGHT FRAME
Rich Text Editor
Please go through all the fields and enter your information as completely as possible, as this increases your chances of people finding Your Club when they are searching for a new Toastmasters Club to join.
THE LOWER LEFT FRAME
POST/EDIT MY CLUB'S MEETING AGENDA
Make sure and tell your club: Your Club Members can "shortcut" to your club site by signing into the District 21 site using your Club number as the "name" with No password.
That's all there is to it! Have fun creating!
We all look forward to seeing your site online soon!
On the new District 21 site, having a mini-website for your own club is as simple as filling out an internet form.
If you know how to order a book online, or send an email, you can use the Club-Builder!
First thing's first:
LOGGING IN
In order to access the club-builder you need to be signed in to the District 21 website. To be able to do so, first you must have the name and password given to each club's Vice President of Public Relations (VPPR) when the District 21 site was launched.
If you are the VPPR and haven't received your login information, contact your Area or Division governor.
If you have forgotton your password, click the "Forgot Password?" link below the login area, and you can enter your email address where the system will send your password to you. You must enter the email address that has been registered for your club.
Once you have your name and password handy, you need to log into the site. In order to do so, find the "Name" and "P/W" area located at the lower left of each District 21 page. Type in your login info and click the "Go" button. If the information is correct, you will be taken to the "My District 21" page, where you will see the following options:
View my Club HomepageIf you would like to edit your Club Website using the Club Builder Page, click on the option "Edit my Club Homepage". This will open the Club Builder Page in a new window.
View my Club's Agenda
View my Club's DCP Stats
View All District Stats
Edit my Club Homepage
Post/Edit my Club's Meeting Agenda
Change my Password
Change my Club's info at TMI World Headquarters
District Officers/Governors Contact Information
PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a popup stopper program, you must disable it temporarily for the new window to open.Once the Club Builder page has opened, you will see a page with three sections:
Due to limitations in Netscape and Mozilla browsers, all of the
editing functions will not work in these browsers. You must be using Internet Explorer 5 or higher in order to access the full potential of the Club Builder features.
Frames and Javascript must be enabled in your browser in order to access all of the features of the Club Builder.
THE UPPER FRAME
The upper section shows you a working model of what your "mini-site"
will look like as it is being built.
THE LOWER RIGHT FRAME
Uploading PicturesPLEASE NOTE: If you find you do not have enough room in the lower frame to work, you can click and drag the border between the Top and Bottom frames at any time in order to change the size of your workspace. This will not affect how your site will look when it is completed. The border between the Bottom two frames may also be moved likewise left to right.
This is where you will be entering or changing your Club's information. Any information entered here will be displayed in other parts of the District 21 site as well, and may affect how easily people can find your site in the Club area, so please ENSURE THAT YOUR INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. .
There are a few spots where you can send your pictures to be displayed on the website. These are the Club Logo, and the Club Photo fields. In order to send your picture, click the "BROWSE" button beside these fields. This will open a dialog that will ask you where the picture is located. Select the folder where the picture is, and select the picture, then click the "OPEN" button. You will see your picture appear in the upper frame in the appropriate place.
PLEASE NOTE: Your picture must be in .GIF or .JPG format, and less than 100k in size so that it loads quickly.
If your picture is too large, you may have to resize it on your computer using a graphics application of your own choosing.
Rich Text Editor
The Rich Text Editor is a tool that allows you to edit your club's description with features similar to a Word Processing program or Email Editor. You can change your Font Size and Style using the "Paragraph Type" drop down list. You can also change the text Color, as well as paragraph formatting, bullets, indents, etc. Just hold your mouse pointer briefly over each button, and you will see a Description of what each button does.
You can also Copy segments of formatted text from your favorite editor (like Word, or Frontpage) and Paste it directly into the Rich Text editor, allowing for a highly customized and attractive description of your Club and its activities.
The CLEAR button will clear all text and formatting from the Rich Text Box.
The REFRESH button will show your changes in the Upper Frame
Please go through all the fields and enter your information as completely as possible, as this increases your chances of people finding Your Club when they are searching for a new Toastmasters Club to join.
THE LOWER LEFT FRAME
You will see a bar of colors in this section. This color bar allows you to change the color scheme of your site, by clicking on each of the colors. The Black and White bars on the Rightmost side of the color bar adjust the outline of the sections on the site. It's best to enter your information first before changing colors, as this will enable you to see the whole site in the colors before making your decision.
Here you will also see three buttons: REFRESH, PREVIEW, and SAVE
REFRESH - will refresh the display in the Upper Frame with any changes you have made.
PREVIEW - will open a separate window so you can view your new site in a full screen browser.
SAVE - will save your changes to the site and prompt you to Exit or Continue Editing
POST/EDIT MY CLUB'S MEETING AGENDA
You can also Post a current agenda for your club meeting which will be accessible to all of your members through your Club Homepage on the District 21 website. Once you have logged into the site, click on "Post/Edit my Club's Meeting Agenda" and you will be taken to the Agenda Editor page.
To learn how to use the Agenda Editor page, see the Rich Text Editor instructions above.
Make sure and tell your club: Your Club Members can "shortcut" to your club site by signing into the District 21 site using your Club number as the "name" with No password.
That's all there is to it! Have fun creating!
We all look forward to seeing your site online soon!
