D47 Sunshiner - July 1990

SARAH, SARAH, SARAH ! .... what in the world has she gotten herself into?

Cocoa Beach Fl. - ATM Sarah Meeks, became ATM Sarah Meeks, District 47 Governor at the District 47 summer conference held in Cocoa Beach on 6-7-8 July Meeks, ATM, DG, not to be confused with Meeks, DTM, PID, assumed her new position of leadership at the 7 July awards Banquet.

Over several years of dedicated work, Meeks, ATM, DG, has ascended to this roll of leadership as senior executive officer of District 47 Her leadership style was evident This style of quiet eloquence was augmented with a strong understanding of team leadership.

Herorganizational skills have produced an excellent collaboration of administrative excellence from all nine of District 47's Divisions in Florida and the Bahamas. This team of Executive officers, Committee Chairmen and Department Heads will be working with local club members and Area and Division Governors, so that the leadership team of District 47 can help the general membership set up and manage their organizations

The new District leadership team includes

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Sarah C Meeks, ATM, DG; Ed Waters, ATM, ELG; Steve Bard, DTM, ALG; Carol Dayton, DTM; Secretary; Ed Smullen, ATM, Treasurer; Lorraine Bennett, CTM, Sergeant-atArms; Gail C. Lee, DTM, Parliamentarian; William F. Wiese, ATM, Public Relations Officer / Editor; Lou Funk, DTM, Conference Chairman; Frank Tillman, DTM, Club Extension Coordinator; Shirley Houle, CTM, Per Capita Chairman; Delores Harris, CTM, Membership Orientation Coordinator; Ken Kelley, ATM, Success / Leadership coordinator; Jeanette Eggleston, DTM, Youth Leadership Coordinator; Ann Tillman, DTM, Speakers Bureau; Dave Meeks, DTM, Administrative Advisor; Joan Lewis, ATM, Membership Coordinator; Rosella Bonham, DTM, Policy Chairman; Penny Champion, CTM, Historian.

This team is dedicated to the individual Toastmaster in pursuit of excellence By the accepting of their positions they have challenged themselves to work for the common good of Toastmasters, and for the District organizational needs to serve the individual.

SARAH MEEKS, ATM, ENTERS A NEW ROLL OF LEADERSHIP

DEDICATED TO ALL TOASTMASTERS IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Thousands of years ago writers and other thinkers of their time began to debate observations on human relations Soon they started to group people by various categories They were looking for trends

Some of these early writings indicated human behavior often followed the behavioral code, "You beat on my gourd and I'll beat back on yours" At about this point governments and religious laws began to enforce, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth"

At that time Tommy "Wild Fire" Rich was the National Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Champion To millions of television fans his message was clear Week after week he would remind his fans "What goes around comes around"

For Tommy the philosophy was simple You beat on me and I will pound on you Play fair if you expect me to play fair

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

TOMMY "WILD FIRE" RICH

Later philosophers and theologians started to teach the brotherhood of man to respect one another using variations on the golden rule By the year 200 AD there were libraries on this subject Large amounts of this material became the New Testament It also found a place in the text of many non-Christian theologies

In Toastmasters we are taught to evaluate with a sensitivity for humanity. In our daily club activities we go out of ourway to teach through encouragement. Ourcommon experience in Toastmasters has taught us this method works and that other alternatives follow at a distant second Some of us may have felt the sting of personal pain when we lose a valued club member because of a poorly placed word of indiscretion

Those of us who have ventured above the club level are reminded of these valued lessons almost on a daily basis We learn quickly When we continue to work the Toastmasters program with diligence, ethics, encouragement, and understanding, our leadership abilities continue to grow We also learn that when we concern ourselves with fractionalized personality conflicts, our leadership abilities wane

Often we notice that when we perform poorly, others perform poorly When we demonstrate poor conduct, others who watch us also become slipshod This is one of the great lessons we learn at Toastmasters It is a lesson we carry forward into our personal and business world

One famous quotation on this subject is "for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" This ageless advice has been a guiding beacon for thousands of years Occasionally someone will reinvent one of the old bromides and make it live in modern times

Such a situation happened a few years ago The unlikely philosopher was a professional television wrestler

Most of us like to think we are more sophisticated than that. Many Toastmasters have learned that the most successful communicators tend to work hard at the skill of encouragement They also have a strong understanding of love for the brotherhood of man This is the type of leader who dominates the promotion list both in Toastmasters and in the real ^ world work place They are the same people who tend to become Area Governors, Division-Governors, ALG, ELG, District Governors, International Directors, International Vice Presidents, and International President of Toastmasters

COMMENTARY BY:

WILLIAM F. WIESE, ATM, EDITOR

DISTRICT 47 TOAST

Volumn 32 , Number 1

July 1990

Sarah Meeks , ATM District 47 Governor

Ed Waters, ATM Lt. Governor, Education

Steve Bard, DTM Lt.Governor, Administration

Carol Dayton, DTM District Secretary

A. Ed Smullen, ATM District Treasurer

Gail C. Lee, DTM, PDG District Parliamentarian

Lorraine Bennett,CTM DistrictSergeantAt Arms

William F. Wiese, ATM The Sunshiner, Editor

William F. Wiese, ATM

DistrictPublic Relations Officer

Stanley W. Wiese, DTM District Photographer

Diane E.Wiese, CTM Circulation Manager

Penny Champion, CTM District Historian / Staff Writer

D.C. Stultz, DTM Staff Writer

Jim Phillips, ATM Staff Writer

Douglas O Clark Staff Writer

THE SUNSHINER IS PUBLISHED BY DISTRICT 47, REGION 8 OF TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL. COPYRIGHT 1990, DISTRICT 47 TOASTMASTERS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WILLIAM F. WIESE, ATM, EDITOR, 2429 LORNA DRIVE, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, 32935 (407) 254-8463

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It was nice to see you and all our other Toastmaster friends at the Summer conference held July 6-78 at the Holiday Inn, Cocoa Beach I know you enjoyed the Tall Tales contest, the educational sessions, and the officers meetings and business meeting as much as I did I saw you at the Sunday morning roast; wasn't that fun?

A new orientation program was offered for Toastmaster first- timer attenders and guests Delores Harris proved to be a most enthusiastic orientation coordinator

Please let the general membership of District 47 know that our fall conference is to be held November 2-3 at the Wyndham Ambassador Beach Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas I'm so excited! The Bahamians have a time- honored tradition of handling guests like royalty

I sincerely hope that every member of District 47 makes plans to attend this conference. It will be wonderful to see you and all our Toastmasters friends and guests while we have fun in the sun

Lorraine Bennett, CTM, District 47 Sergeant-at-Arms

NEW CLUB

American Express Toastmasters Club #7961 was chartered May 23,1990, with 45 members The club sponsor was Dick Cardell, ATM; Kaye Byrnes is President; Carole Kremer, Secretary; Damon Yerkes,

Thanks for your help!

Anne De Hart

NEW CLUB

Holmes Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the "HRMC Toastmasters", Club 6158, Area 30's newest club

The club was sponsored by Valerie Davis, CTM, and Robert Kane, CTM Both Davis and Kane are members of the sponsoring Spellbinders Toastmasters Club # 6860.

We are delighted that the new club is being chartered with 30 members They will hold a charter ceremony on Wednesday, 1 August at 12:00 noon in the auditorium at Holmes Regional Medical center. The Officers are Joan Shinkus Clark - President; Valerie Davis, CTM, Educational Vice President; Debbie Helton, Administrative Vice President; Bob Kane, CTM, Secretary / Treasurer; Ruth Johnson, Sergeant-At-Arms.

HRMC Toastmasters meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Holmes Regional Medical Center Auditorium Guests are always welcome. For more information please contact Valerie Davis, Public Relations Department, Holmes Regional Medical Center (407) 676-7119

Thank you, Valerie Davis, CTM. Contributions

Gene Woods, DTM

The first responsibility of a leader is to assure the organization of strong future leadership

Striving for professionalism, opening doors of opportunity for others, and developing strong leadership are vital concerns for me this year

In order for us to function in a professional manner, it is necessary to educate all toastmasters at all levels in proper procedural responsibilities.

Looking at the results of the top districts in recent years, almost without exception, the areas which have earned the most points have done so by starting new clubs But if those new clubs fall by the wayside from lack of member satisfaction what have we accomplished? Building clubs is vital to the strength and growth of our District. However, when we lose as many as we build.... this cannot be classified as growth

We can grow by maintaining quality clubs of charter strength with good programming and provide support to our members by following Toastmaster guidelines to assure member satisfaction

Almost immediately after elections, I was asked what my theme is going to be this year Ten years ago upon joining Toastmasters I learned the purpose of the International President's theme is to give every region and every district a spirit of unity throughout the entire organization. Districts, Divisions and Areas need to relay this message to the clubs Recently I contacted senior Vice President Ed Bick and asked him to share with me his considerations of a theme for 1990-91 He suggested, "Pride and Purpose inspire Performance." I will sup-

port that theme.

District 47 is going to be led by a team of dedicated Toastmasters working together for satisfaction of the entire membership I am impressed and most appreciative of the enthusiastic response of those appointed to district leadership roles I will do my very best to live up to that confidence and trust you have placed in me Thank you for your support.

I Ask for your continued support of this new administration to help us be the best

SARAH C. MEEKS, ATM, DG

JIM WILCOX, CTM.

Most proud of: My son "B.J."

OUTLOOK ON LIFE:

"I live a charmed life Good things are always happening to me..."

WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS:

I see Toastmasters as a vehicle for all of us to be our best Sure, it's scary, sometimes to stretch, but that's how we grow

Friends

With friends like I have in District 47, it's no wonder I live a charmed life

JOINED TOASTMASTERS: 1987

TOASTMASTER UNIVERSITY

District 47 is known throughout Toastmasters International as "THE EDUCATION DISTRICT" This isa reputation well deserved and due to the outstanding performance of those who have served this district as Educational Lt Governor before me In order to enhance the reputation and to continue our tradition of educational excellence, I have put together a concept I call

TOASTMASTER UNIVERSITY

"Offering the best educational programs possible based on the need of the district"

sessions, then insome small way we have failed

As I traveled throughout the district campaigning, I spoke of the tremendous talent we have in District 47 We have a wealth in our past and current leadership, as well as virtually untapped resources at the club and area levels Please, help me identify our needs and our talent!

TOASTMASTERS UNIVERSITY

It is my personal goal to see that every educational session is so effective that our members will immediately put their newfound knowledge to use intheir clubs and areas I intend for every member who participates in educational sessions atdistrict conferences to carry something of value backto his/ her club The district exists to support the individual clubs and members Ifthere is nothing of value to them in the educational

If you have ideas for educational sessions; if you are interested in participating in the educational sessions at any level, in any capacity, let me hear from you! If you are aware of a need (be it a club, area or individual member need) that we can fill educationally, make me aware of it You,the individual Toastmaster, are the most valuable resource we have and without you, we cannot succeed

Jan MacKercher, CTM

PERSONAL GOAL:

TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS 1 CAN HOBBIES:

SHOOTING POOL, BALLET EXERCISE AND BIKING

I AM MOST PROUD OF:

MY ABILITY TO ASSUME A LEADERSHIP ROLE AND THE PERSON I HAVE BECOME BECAUSE OF TOASTMASTERS

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM TOASTMASTERS?

THE WAY I DEAL WITH PEOPLE HAS BECOME MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE

JOINED TOASTMASTERS: 1987

Over the coming weeks, Iwill be conducting a number of surveys It is my intent to be innovative in my efforts to provide the best in educational sessions for you I will also be askingyou forfeedback onthe effectiveness of the efforts already made Don't hesitate to let me know your comments, questions or concerns about our educational efforts That will go a long way toward helping attain the goal of educational excellence

While we want to be innovative, we also need to know where we stand interms of the basics:contest judging, evaluations and manual speeches Criteria are being established in order to teach consistent judging and evaluation techniques district wide A system for tracking individual member growth on a district wide basis is being used by one area so that we can determine the feasibility of tracking district wide Iam excited about the plans and programs for the upcoming Toastmaster year!

Working together, we will be nothing less than the

"OFFERING THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS POSSIBLE BASED ON THE NEED OF THE DISTRICT".

NOR FOR ADMINISTRATION S 20/20 VISION

Historically,thearticle each month by the ALG is written primarily for the Area Governors, the Lt Division Governors, and those who aspire to District Office level This article is written with all Toastmasters in mind

Asyou may know,World Headquarters has stressed the importance of having 20 members in a Club The 20 s member club, or the Charter Strength Club, isthe bare minimum for each clubto be recognized for a DCP award, as well as the bare minimum for Area and Division Governors to receive recognition

expand the horizons of others Of course, the by-product of expanded membership is your own development Not only do you have the advantage of meeting new people but also you can develop your teaching, leadership and analytical abilities You grow, your club grows, you expand your networking, and the new member experiences all you and Toastmasters has to offer

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT ALL REPORTS ON TIME.

Those of you in small clubsmayfeelsecureandcomfortable in that small club But are you doing justice to yourselves? Are you living up to your full potential to develop yourselves? When you were inducted into your club, you were askedto promote Toastmasters asan opportunity to

STEVE BARD, DTM, ALG

We will have at least two membership drives this next year The District is committedtohelpyouwith your goal Ask your Area Governor for assistance You also have the resources of Bill Wiese, Public Relations Officer, Joan Lewis, Membership Coordinator, and Deloris Harris, New Member Orientation Coordinator These Toastmasters, as well and your , Executive Committee, are dedicated and willing to serve you in your District Now that you have joined Toastmasters, Join the Team!

APPRECIATION

I take this means of expressing my deepest appreciation to the many Toastmasters who were instrumental in providing a superior July conference and most impressive and memorable installation ceremony

The outstanding cooperation between Spacecoast Division Governor Louise Y Boyd, DTM, and her committees with the District Conference Chairman Lou Funk, DTM, was most evident in the success of the entire conference

The traditional way this conference has been conducted in the past took on many changes which proved to be most beneficial As we grow and progress we must make changes to accommodate the members of the District which many times means a change in tradition

Ed Waters, ATM, Educational Lt Gov., and Steve Bard, DTM, Administrative Lt Gov., and I have received many accolades for the memorable July 1990 conference, training, and the installation ceremony The executive team is most grateful for the many detailed efforts in your support of this administration at this very special time

Sarah C. Meeks, ATM, District Governor 1990-1991

PERSONAL GOAL : ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST PROFICIENCY I CAN IN SPEAKING

HOBBIES:

SWIMMING, HIKING, SEWING, READING, WRITING

MOST PROUD OF:

FACT: I WAS THE FIRST FEMALE ATM IN DISTRICT 47 MOST ENJOYABLE PART OF TOASTMASTERS:

ALL CONVENTIONS - ESPECIALLY HUMOROUS AND TALL TALES

JOINED TOASTMASTERS IN: 1970

Regional Conference is a meeting that takes place once a year It is held in the summer somewhere in the Southeastern United States This year it was in Marco Island, Florida Last year it was in Burmingham, Alabama In 1988 it was held in Charllotte, North Carolina Next year it will be in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Regional provides a logical conclusion for the Humorous Speech Contest, the Evaluation Contest and the Semi-Finals of the International Speech Contest It also provides a playground for Past District Governors and other high level Toastmasters to promote themselves for positions on the International Team Finally, it provides four solid days of training for the incoming District Governors, Educational Lieutenant Governors and Administrative Lieutenant Governor

1 Jim Brennan, ATM, receives the spoils of his second place victory in the International Speech Contest from his wife, Rose

2 Masters of Hospitality, Joan Lewis, ATM, Dorothy Funk, Jeannette Eggleston, DTM.

3 The District 47 management team in a work session at regional In attendance were Jerry Conard, DTM; Louise Boyd, DTM; Carol Dayton, DTM; Ann Tillman, DTM; Lorraine Bennett, ATM; Delores Harris, CTM; Steve Bard, DTM; Ed Waters, DTM; Sarah Meeks, ATM; Teresa Waters, ATM; William Wiese, ATM

4 Lynnette Henderson, ATM, and Carol Dayton, DTM, renew friendship

TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 47

1 JERRY FITZGERALD, WINNER OF THE 1990 DISTRICT 47 TALL TALES CONTEST

2 PENNY CHAMPiON, CTM, SECOND PLACE DISTRICT 47 TALL TALES CONTEST

3 ANN TILLMAN, DTM, PDG, EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR PRESENTOR "TRAINING THE TRAINER"

4 DELORES HARRIS, CTM, MEMBER ORIENTATION COORDINATOR AND SARAH MEEKS, ATM, DG, PIN FIRST-TIMER RIB BONS ON TWO ATTENDEES OF THE SUMMER DISTRICT CONVENTION

5 ANN DE HART, DTM, TEACHING TRAINING SEMINAR ON HANDWRITING ANALYSIS

6 DEBBIE ABRAM, DTM, SERVES IN HOSPITALITY AT AN INVITATION ONLY PARTY BEFORE THE INSTALLATION BANQUET

7 LORRAINE BENNETT, CTM, AND HER NONTOASTMASTER HUSBAND WORK HOSPITALITY AT THE AFTER INSTALLATION RECEPTION

8. GENE WOOD, DTM, TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR; PATSY LONG KELSO, DTM AREA GOVENOR OF THE YEAR; L EDGAR MOXIE, DIVISION GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

9 SCENE FROM THE BALCONY AT THE AFTER THE INAUGURAL RECEPTION

10 THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OF THE DISTRICT 47 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM, SARAH MEEKS, ATM; STEVE BARD, ^ DTM; ED WATERS, DTM.

CONVENTION

FIRST TIMER

Nadine Norstein, CTM, is a member of Plantation Toastmasters Club 2582

She has one more speech and she can apply for an ATM Her hobbies are Gourmet Cooking, Socializing and Water sports

NADINE NORSTEIN, CTM

She has also been a member of 1066 the Orlando Conquerors, and The Venician Club She hopes to be a professional speeker one day She has a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University in Business Management and Masters of Science in Abnormal Psychology

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES....

Samuel A. Ramirez, DTM

^VNOTHERToastmasters year hascome andgone! So many things have happened We have laughed, we have cried. We have travelled, we have made new friends. Through this whole experience we have grown I want to take this opportunity tothank the many GREAT TOASTMASTERS in District 47 whomade my position as Educational Lt Governor aneasy andpleasurable one

As I prepared for each District Conference, I would call fellow Toastmasters to present an educational session and serve in various capacities -judges, timers, counters In most cases, ONEcall was allthat wasnecessary Conference time rolled around and allof you took your places of responsibility Thank youoneand all!

If you found theeducational sessions lacking, please let meknow so that I can work with theincoming Educational Lt Governor in developing the type of programs you desire If you found the educational sessions fulfilling

andbeneficial,thank the many presentersthat did an outstandingjob

I also wish to take this opportunity to apologise for my lack of visibility in the final months of my tenure. New direction and responsibilities inmypersonal business demanded more of my time during the weekends This mademy participation in Toastmas- " ters activities difficult It is for these reasons I also made the difficult decision last November notto continue onto District Governor I want to congratulate thenew Governor I want tocongratulate the new slate ofofficers as they prepare to lead our District

Thank the many presenters that did an outstanding job!

The memories and the friendships that have been developed over the past years that I served the District in the various positions are great I enjoyed serving and look forward to acontinued involvement in the District

Thanks for the memories!

JEANETTE EGGLESTON, DTM

PERSONAL GOALS:

TO MEET AND MAKE MANY NEW FRIENDS AND TO GROW IN SOCIAL SKILLS

HOBBIES:

CANOEING, BIKING, SCOUTING, TRAVEL, THEATER LEADERSHIP GOALS:

TO BE THE BEST THAT I CAN BE IN WHAT EVER ROLE I ASSUME

MOST INTERESTED IN:

HELPING PEOPLE REACH THEIR GOALS

JOINED TOASTMASTERS: 1984

CONVENTION FIRST TIMERS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO DISTRICT 47 THEY ARE THE TOASTMASTERS WHO ARE FIRST DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF TOASTMASTERS ABOVE THE CLUB AND AREA LEVEL

DO NOT READ THIS !

UNLESS you want to find out how to capture youraudience's attention before you reach the lectern

Your first impression is made before you reach the lectern It consists of three parts; you, the speaker, can control and should prepare for each part

THE FIRST PART is to have a snappy, attention-getting, gotcha !title for your presentation Make the audience want to hear what you have to say (like we obviously did with the title above - you're reading on aren't you?) Keep it simple Make sure the audience will understand it Don't use $3.98 words that they won't understand, or that the Toastmaster who introduces you will mispronounce Ifthe audience doesn't know what you are going to speak about, they will tune out

TheToastmaster's introduction can makeor break your presentation, so the second part is to prepare an introduction that the Toastmaster can readword-for-word The introduction setsthe stage for your presentation By providing your own, you

KATHRYN L HALL CTM

WORK FOR:

GRAPHIC DYNAMICS, INC

PERSONAL GOALS:

TO BECOME A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND WRITER

LEADERSHIP GOAL:

TO BE THE NUMBER ONE AREA GOVERNOR IN FLORIDA AND ADVANCE TO ATM

MOST INTERESTED IN:

THE CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT SEEN IN ONESELF AND IN OTHERS

JOINED TOASTMASTERS: 1988

D.C STULTZ, DTM, USING ONE OF THOUSANDS OF MYSTIFYING ATTENTION-GETTERS AT THE RECENT SUMMER CONFERENCE AT COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA

can make sure the stage is set for a light hearted comedy, not a horror show Professional speakers do this; so should you And, it is doubly important to do it when you give outside speeches.

The third part is how you approach the lectern after the introduction, including your snappy title, is finished Get there in a hurry Show enthusiasm Make the audience believe that here is someone with an important message that we just can't wait to deliver In fact, we always try to station ourselves at the back of the meeting room so we can literally run to the lectern It gets the adrenaline flowing and keeps the audience from getting bored applauding as you creep to the lectern

Follow these three simple steps and your next presentation will start off with a bang I

D.C. STULTZ, DTM.

DO YOU REMEMBER

BY PENNY CHAMPION, CTM, DISTRICT HISTORIAN

The hierarchy in Florida Toastmasters runs from bottom to top: member, club, area, division, district, region This structure seems as much a part of Toastmasters as the Icebreaker, but it has not always been so. In 1954, most Florida Toastmasters clubs were not affiliated with any district. 1954 was the year that the International Conference was held in Washington D.C Master Sergeant Ira J Callman and Sergeant Kuck, Marines, in Club # 1423 in Miami, attended that conference and heard the term "district" over and over during the educational sessions (Yes, they had them even then!) As the conference wore on, they began to feel that Florida could use the benefits of being a district. When B. M. Wherette of Orlando joined them, the three of them began to wonder why Florida was not a District They decided to go right to the top and ask Ted Blanding, Executive Secretary of Toastmasters International

The meeting did not go quite the way the three Floridians expected, however. When Ted Blanding was asked why Florida did not have a District organization, he promptly answered a question with a question: Why didn't they do something about establishing their state as a District? After the initial shock wore off, the three men got down to brass tacks, learning the procedure for establishing a new District.

The most important requirement was that at least ten clubs in the proposed district would have to petition for provisional district status. Ira Callman began the process of actually getting the thirteen clubs then in Florida to fill out and sign the petitions A few clubs sent their petitions back right away, but the majority of the clubs had to be coaxed into signing, one at a time The Tallahassee club wrote that they were too far from the rest

of the clubs, and therefore should not be part of the district. Ira cleverly used reverse psychology on them and agreed completely As soon as the members of the Tallahassee club realized no one was going to beg them to join, they could not get their petition back to Ira fast enough

Because the petitions had to be in the hands of the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International when they met on February 15, time was definitely of the essence But by February 10, which was less than six months after the convention, the tenth petition finally arrived Florida was granted provisional district status on February 15, 1955

Less than a month later, the first Florida District meeting was held in Orlando In March 26, 1955, the following District officers were elected:

Ira J Callman District Governor

B M Wherette 1 st Lieutenant Governor

Walter Kehoe 2 nd Lieutenant Governor

Bib Swanson Education Chairman

William C Mader Sec.-Treasurer

Yes, the hierarchy in Toastmasters is member, club, area, division, district, region But if it were not for the efforts of previous members, the word district would not appear in this list It is the individuals who have invested their time and energy in keeping Toastmasters vital and viable who have made our organization what it is today.

Thanks to Ira Callman for his help in compiling this report.**

THE SUNSHINER NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

"The Sunshiner" is the official publication of District 47 As such, it carries the hard news of the district It also publishes material periodically which is required for distribution by international or regional mandate

Every year all districts are required to publish a district bulletin They all have two things in common 1 They are expensive for the district to produce 2 Every district is in competition to produce a top ten bulletin

This year William Wiese ATM District Public Relations Officer, will edit and produce "The Sunshiner" At the Summer Conference Toastmaster Wiese told the attendees at the District business meeting that with their help he intended to produce the highest quality district bulletin in all of Toastmasters International

This First issue stands in testimony to the fact that his words are well within the realm of possibility We know by the existence of this issue that we are on the right track and that each issue will get better as we go along We have encountered one problem which will require help from the general membership The problem is funding The District funds a large part of The Sunshiner's production cost; in fact they are mandated to do so by International District 47 has demonstrated a long tradition of support for the publication of this house organ However, the time has now come for all of us, you and me, to produce a world class publication This will require some financial donations to The Sunshiner by both individuals and clubs We believe that this worthwhile project should be the concern of every member of District 47 We therefore ask you and your club to make a donation to this project as soon as possible You or your club may send donations to The Sunshiner Fund C/O Ed Smullin, DTM, District Treasurer, P.O Box 687, St Petersburg, Fl 33731

133 YEARS AND STRONG !"

Jack Bo Idrick, DTM

enties, eventually becoming clubpresidents ...Today, with over 40 members Tampa Toastmasters continues to offer a "fun" atmosphere for public speaking andparticipates inYouth Leadership, Speechcraft, judging and community speakers The present District Governor, Sarah Meeks, ATM., her husband Dave Meeks, DTM PDG, PID, and Ed Smullen, District Treasurer, and Jim Wilcox, Area Governor 6are all 1810 members Bolstered by some hard-core veteran members and constant new members, Tampa Toastmasters looks forward to 35 more years of better listening, speaking and thinking.

SPACE COAST JUST FLOATING ALONG

Melbourne: Areas 9 and 30 joined together to build a float for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade Toastmasters from clubs in South Brevard met on the third of July for a potluck dinner and float building party Throughout theafternoon andeveningToastmasters stuffed napkins intochicken wire, painted signs,stapled sheets (by nine o'clock our energy was running a little low!) Itwas time to eat The menu included barbecued chicken and hamburgers, pasta salad, tuna rolls, cheesecake and champagne!

FROM L TO R: DAVE MEEKS, PID, STAN HEAVER, ED SMULLEN, ATM BILL HAYWARD, DR DON WARD, JACK BOLDRICK, DTM, FRANK PRESTON, DTM

That's the total years of Toastmasters participation by these seven men They all are members of Tampa Toastmasters Club #1810 The club is celebrating 35 years of distinguished service Originall y founded in April, 1955, Club 1810 members helped form many Toastmasters clubs in Tampa The first female member, Lynette Bollmans,joined inthe early sev-

The float was a12 x 5 foot flag flying from a pole lying at an acute angle By 11:30 the flag was flying proudly,the signs for the sides were lettered by non-toastmaster Rose Brennan and painted. By 11:30 Tuesday evening, everything was ready for the big day, and the float was pulled from Melbourne Beach to the Melbourne Auditorium in the pre-dawn stillness of the Fourth of July Once at the parade site, the final touches were added,and they entered the parade line up During the parade, banners from many of the clubs in the two areas were carried by members, and brochures were handed out to the spectators According to the newspaper, approximately 3,000 people attended the parade and saw that Toastmasters is a proud organization To put the final touch on the effort, the JC's announced that in about a week the effort will be awarded a trophy for best float in the parade

"CLUB 1810 WAS FOUNDED IN 1955 TODAY IT HAS OVER FORTY MEMBERS"

When the first step of ourjourney puts us onthe Toastmaster Express, we feel all the anticipation and excitement that accompanies a trip to a new place But this trip is different Itwill change us When we step off the train at the other end—our destination, our choice of stops—we will not be the same person How we will change depends on us.. and on the complex chemistry of the social and psychological formulas we are about to experience

There isa Mysterious Traveller on this train Hewatches and says little But he remembers When he sees how the journey changes people for the good, he smiles Butwhen he sees passengers only ride for a few stops, he seems sad If you were to ask him, he would say those brief passengers did not realize their potential

ity Chairman at the Hospitality suite, but the T.M Traveller heard her say she "was finally going to get to see something outside the hotel."

A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES

STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP

Let us see what he has to say about others who have taken that first step...and stayed:

EXCELLENT JOB JIM!.. Long time traveller Jim Brennan, who arrived on the Space Coast not so very long ago with his lovely wife Rose, made us proud as he placed Second at the Southeast Regional Convention June 8-10 on San Marco Island

A SONG IN HIS HEART... District 47 Humorous Speech contestant at Region, Jerry Fitzgerald, wowed them with his song—the Toastmaster Contest Song— when he was asked to sing during the slideshow He kept them smilingduring this veritable rogue's gallery of conference attendees "On with the show!" we always say!

BONNIE LED THE FUN!.. District 47 contestant and Third Place Winner of the Evaluation Contest, Bonnie Bang, had ridden allthat way infrom Western Division and was bound to have a good time She led the dancing Saturday night at the Marriott Hotel Despite the Single TMers of Pinellas, who have earned their reputation for fun, it was other Toastmasters you saw dancing on the platforms The T M Traveller thinks they were not from District 47

A TICKET TO RIDE.. The tour bus of Marco Island was put to good use on Sunday, June 10, by Regional Hospitality Chairman,JeanetteEggleston, DTM,and Past DG of Southern Division She did a great job as Hospital-

A HAND FOR THE CHEF!.. Dorothy Funk, wife of Lou Funk and Chef Extraordinaire for the Hospitality Suite at the Region VIII Conference, got rave reviews for her chocolate chip bundt cake The T.M Traveller sneaked back for another piece but couldn't even find a crumb Where do we write for the recipe, Dorothy?

WELCOME HOME RED!...Past Area 30 Governor, Lynnette Henderson, who is privately known as the Scarlet Tornado, was warmly welcomed by her many friends and TM members of District 47 as she blew in from Huntsville, Alabama, for the Southeastern Regional Conference Now active in the Huntsville area, she kept repeating at every turn "but this is my region too!" A T.M Traveller note to DG-48 Angie Atkins: She'll soon have them intoning in unison—" Yes, Lynnette!"

FORALLYOUBUCKAROOS... Headin' out to Dallas for the 59th Annual International Convention, August 1418, 1990 Get your tickets early! You'll get to hear Tom Peters, the well-known speaker and author of In Search of Excellence.

TIE A YELLOW RIBBON...For all you would-be travellersto World Headquarters—you'll never get your yellow ribbon by going to Santa Ana Your club banner will merit a yellow ribbon only if your ticket reads Ranch Santa Margarita World Headquarters' new mailing address is P.O Box 9052, Mission Viejo, CA 92690-7052 All we can say to that is Buen viaje!

AN ALL- POINTS BULLETIN!.. To all Toastmasters of District 47: Please let us know of any recent travellers to the Moscow State University Toastmaster Club in the Soviet Union (that's a tough trip by train, we know) We would like a first-hand report so we can scoop the rest of them The T.M Traveller says" Ididn't tell you to do it." He pulls his London Fog up around his chin and whispers hoarsely "Do skorovo!" (see you soon).

BY T.M. TRAVELLER

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THE ART OF LOVING EVALUATION

By Thomas Tridilian Threhearn III ATM

Once upon a time not very long ago somewhere in District 47 someone gave one of their Toastmasters friends a cold prickle evaluation instead of the anticipated warm fuzzy

I can say this with some confidence because it happens on a regular basis in a lot of clubs The art of loving an evaluation is a direct response to watching an practitioner in the art of the loving evaluation

Dr Ralph Smedley, founder of Toastmasters international, has said: " We learn in moments of pleasure." It can be difficult to have that moment of pleasure when your evaluator is practicing his or her best impression of Jack the Ripper, or The Velvet Sledge Hammer, or Lord High Executioner

It is no wonder that some of our best learning takes place in a cocoon on fun and love It is also no wonder that when we hand out the cold prickles we get despair and discontent and not enlightened understanding The purpose of evaluation is to provide (positive) feedback to our fellow member You do not have to tell them what they are doing wrong You only have to do

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT OUR NEW TOASTMASTER FRIEND THAT'S ONE GUY I DREAD GIVING A FIRST EVALUATION

a good job in your projects and soon they will be imitating your example and the lesson will have been learned

DISTRICT 47 TOASTMASTERS

and Public Relations

CARTOON BY JACK HENSLEY