Since 1955
Bi-monthly bulletin of District 47 Toastmasters Serving Florida and the Bahamas www.toastmastersd47.org
October 2001
L.A. Story • Second DEC Meeting October 27, 2001, Orlando, FL • District 47 Fall Conference November 16-18, Cocoa Beach Hilton • Club Officer Lists due to TI December 31, 2001 • Planet Toastmasters January 5, 2002, Orlando, FL January 12, 2002, Broward, FL February 9, 2002, Tampa, FL • Third DEC Meeting January 26, 2002
Conference Links And Phone Numbers
Earthquake: 8.0 on the “Righter” Scale! By Gloria Grehl, ATM·G
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naheim, California. It rocked! It glittered. It roared. No, it wasn’t any infamous California earthquake – it was Toastmasters’ 2001 International Convention. I should know, I was there. District 47 probably had more representation on the Grand Stage than any other district in the world, and we made ourselves known! We began our boasting by ending the fiscal Toastmasters year of 2000-2001 as the #2 District out of over 70 districts. An even more amazing phenomenon was that each one of the eight districts in Region 8 had achieved Distinguished status or higher. Each time a Region 8 District was called to collect their award, a blue and white banner proclaiming “Region VIII – 8 FOR 8” was marched to the stage by a jubilant parade of
Toastmasters. The indigenous “8’ers” in the audience chanted “REGION 8! REGION 8!” at the top of their lungs as if it was a major sporting event. District 47 members were equally as loud as District officers Meunier, Epler and Gerbin each took the stage to receive their awards for achievement. Of course we brought our own bright yellow banner proclaiming: “District 47 ROCKS The World!” Our very own Karl Righter, DTM, climbed the stairs twice to shake President McWilliams’ hand and receive both a Top 10 District Newsletter Award and also a Presidential Citation. As if that wasn’t enough, at the International Speech Contest where nine of the best speakers in the world competed for the World Championship of Public Speaking, See “L.A. Story”, Page 2
Registration Form:
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941·923·1881 Proxy Form:
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800·526·2609 General Questions:
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egerbin@gateway.net
We’re Go-Go for Cocoa!
T he District 47 Fall Conference is imminent! It
and laugh the night away! Saturday will feature not only educational and fun workshops, the Hall of Fame but also the Roast of IPDG Paul Meunier. It should be grand!
will be held November 16-18 2001 at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. There is still time for you to advance register. Do you need a registration form or to have questions answered? You may find all the information and materials you need via phone, website or e-mail.
The conference promises to be an enjoyable time well spent. Don’t forget that the sources for all the information you need are listed on this page. There’s no reason to miss out for a lack of information.
The Cocoa Beach Hilton
As a reminder, the District Evaluation and See you on the beach! • Humorous Speech Contests will be Friday S0110A and Saturday evenings, respectively. Learn 1
L. A. Story...
District Governor’s Report
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Cathy Epler, DTM
“1,2,3,4 Toastmasters there can be more...” “5,6,7,8 DCP goals are really great!!!”
W here is your club now? How many goals have you achieved? Success is measured in these goals. Achieving these goals is simple and fun. FOR WHAT ARE YOU WAITING? Now is the time for action! So; what can you do? Toastmasters across District 47 are encouraged to “EMPTY THOSE MANUALS”! Review where you are in the manuals. Then schedule accordingly with your club’s EVP to finish the lessons. Imagine all the educational awards that could be achieved! Most importantly; have the EVP sign the award application and send it in to TI!
District 47 on stage at International Conference
District 47 was again in the spotlight. Orlando’s Evelyn Peyton gave a dazzling performance as Region VIII’s representative. This truly was District 47’s time to shine and as an Area Governor, I was proud to be a part of this great year of achievement. How could you top this? No visit to LA would be complete without taking advantage of its proximity to the
Eileen’s Education Report least achieved? The Competent Leader! Each year, approximately he first quarter of this Toastmas3,000 Toastmasters in our District ter year has come and gone! We could achieve their Competent have a District goal of 650 CTMs Leader designation. How? By and 275 ATMs for this Toastmaster being a CTM, serving a term as a year. How are we doing as a Club officer, attending officer District to achieve these goals? As training, participating in the preparasummer ended, 100 Toastmasters tion of a Club Success Plan and Eileen Gerbin in District 47 have achieved their presenting two modules from the CTM and 47 Toastmasters have achieved Successful Club Series. either an ATM Bronze, Silver or Gold! Congratulations to all who have achieved So far this year, only 24 Toastmasters in our these goals! District have achieved a CL. If you have served as a Club officer and have not yet We still have a long way to go to reach our received your CL, schedule two speaking goals. I have a CHALLENGE for you! I slots with your Club’s Vice-President of challenge each of you (yes, even the DTMs!) Education to present the Successful Club to earn either a CTM or ATM by the end of Series modules, or offer to present the this Toastmaster year. I wouldn’t issue a modules to new or low-member Clubs in challenge, unless I was up for the challenge your Area. What a great way to help myself. I commit to each of you that I will strengthen the Club! achieve another ATM. How will you know if I keep my promise? Our Web Site features By earning a CTM, ATM, or CL, you help educational achievement updates monthly! your Club to meet the Distinguished Club Program Goals. Let’s make every Club in What is the easiest educational accomplishDistrict 47 a Distinguished Club this year! • ment to achieve and at the same time, the By Eileen Gerbin, DTM, LGET
Membership is another aspect of the DCP. It is important to understand that the Club needs to be at charter strength (20 members) or have a net gain of 5 to be eligible for this Success award. Besides this prerequisite, two of the goals require four members and four more members! Clubs are encouraged to have active membership building contests. Whether it is team vs. team or simply one member bringing one member, membership is an ongoing process. Success starts in the clubs! “Share the Spirit of Success” with all! Warmest Regards,
Cathy
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“Sacred Shrine of Smedley” a.k.a. Toastmaster International Headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. I was awed to see the home of a worldwide organization that had risen from humble beginnings. We have come a long way since Dr. Smedley’s early vision. Let’s celebrate and continue to carry his vision into the future! Rock on District 47! •
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Protocol Corner: The following are just a few of the most important protocols pertaining to our national flag. Please reference the Sunshiner Web under S0110B for Barbara Bergstrom’s entire article.
Barbara Bergstrom, DTM Certified Etiquette & Protocol Specialist Protocol Officer, District 47
Top Ten well known clichés inspired by Toastmasters:
Our National Flag; Long May it Wave
With the Attack on America stirring our hearts and awakening our patriotism, our national flag is being seen everywhere today. Displayed correctly or incorrectly? Perhaps, at this time, we should review the protocols to insure the proper respect for the Stars and Stripes. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from becoming soiled. It should not touch the ground or floor or brush against objects. During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag, or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, those present in uniform should render the right hand salute. When not in uniform, men and women should place the right hand over the heart. The flag should only be displayed from sunrise to sunset. If it is to be displayed after sunset, it must have a floodlight or spot light lit and focused directly on the flag. Occasionally, a speaker’s lectern or the head table is covered with the flag. This should never be done. Protocol states that our flag should never be used as drapery of any sort whatsoever. Bunting of blue, white and redarranged with the blue above, white in the middle and red below may be used for such purposes.
If carried in a procession with another flag or flags, the Stars and Stripes should either be on the marching right, or when there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. When displayed with another flag from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on the right (the flag’s own right) and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag. If our flag is displayed at a meeting or dinner, it should be placed to the observers left. If our National Anthem is being played or sung, the “Star Spangled Banner” should be presented before any anthems of visiting countries.
10) Head over heels - a gesture that has gone terribly wrong 9) Handwriting on the wall - before there were flip charts, there was graffiti 8) A pound of flesh - exacted by the first chainsaw evaluator 7) He who laughs last - just got the punch line 6) It went right over his head long-winded speaker ducks a tomato and keeps right on talking 5) At first blush - the icebreaker
When displayed flat, whether indoors, or out, either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost to the flag’s right, that is, to the observer’s left.
4) When push comes to shove - a boring speaker is finally silenced
Never display the flag with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress.
3) Talking out of both sides of his mouth - an ambidextrous Toastmaster runs for office
As we show respect to our flag, let me bring to your attention the last four lines of our National Anthem:
2) He went off the deep end speaker exits stage left...stairs were stage right
When carried, the flag should always be aloft and free - never flat or horizontal.
“Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: ‘In God is our trust’;
1) When all is said and done many speakers keep on talking
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”
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Hats Off for Larry
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t is with regrets that Larry Hyman, DTM, has stepped down from his position as District 47 LGM. Health concerns have necessitated this move. Margaret Wan, DTM, Division G Governor, has been appointed as interim LGM. To fill the resulting void, Paul Rauch, Area 6 Governor, has been appointed interim Division G
Karl Righter, DTM
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Governor and Joel Verlin has been appointed as interim Area 6 Governor. All three interim appointments will come before the October 27 DEC meeting for approval. Larry Hyman, DTM
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District 47 gets ready for Fall Conference! See front page for registration information...
TOASTMASTER CHATTER • Elections to Ensue For those clubs electing officers semiannually elections should be held in the beginning of November. This allows for the incoming and outgoing officers to work together for a month, providing for a smooth transition. Officer lists must be received at TI by December 31 for the club to receive credit toward the Distinguished Club program. •
• Dues Be Due Be Due...
• Sarasota October Oration Celebration
Any way you look at it, the money, membership list and semi-annual report form were due to TI by October 10. If your club hasn’t submitted it yet, please do so ASAP! Members cannot compete in contests or receive credit for educational achievements if the club has not paid its dues. Had some late payers in your club? Make sure to send their dues to TI upon receipt! •
The Sarasota Club’s 45th anniversary meeting, “October Oration Celebration’, will be held October 24th. Not only is it the anniversary of Toastmasters in Sarasota but the Mayor has declared October Toastmasters Month in Sarasota! •
• 5 New Clubs (Already) • The New “Mods” As of September, we’ve already seen five new clubs chartered in District 47: Celebration · Division B Turnpike Toastmasters · Division C Southwest Speakeasy (BOA) · Division F Terrace Toastmasters · Division G Navigators · Division I •
TI has released a new series of modules; The Leadership Excellence Series. The first 5 in a series of 11 modules were unveiled at the International Convention. They are designed to exercise skills needed to be successful leaders inside and outside Toastmasters. •
• BOA Birth The Bank of America Club in Sarasota has been chartered and has been named “Southwest Speakeasy”. Welcome!
• It’s Your Chatter! Don’t see your club, area or event mentioned in The Sunshiner? Then write us! Any chatter which won’t fit in print will be featured on the Sunshiner Web!
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