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