The Sunshiner August 2009
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Darren LaCroix to Headline Fall 2009 District 47 Conference Darren LaCroix, the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, and a successful author and comedian, will be a special guest of District 47 for its Fall Conference. Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech to share his passion.
speeches over and over again. He discovered what separates the person who wins from the person who comes in second. The winners had three points in common. Want to know what they are? Come to the program and hear it directly from Darren! Participants will have an opportunity to give 1 to 2minute mini-speeches and receive instant feedback from a master speaker coach! The District 47 Fall Conference will take place Friday October 30 through Sunday November 1 at the fabulous Hilton Naples Hotel in beautiful Naples, Florida. This fantastic weekend will be filled with educational sessions, Evaluation and Humorous Speech contests, networking opportunities, banquets, and meetings for First Timers, our new D47 Speakers Bureau and the semi-annual District Business Council. This will be more FUN than Toastmasters should be allowed to have!
Darren says that he was “born without a funny bone in my body”, but was possessed with the desire to learn and the willingness to fail as necessary to achieve his dream. He is a self-proclaimed “student Online registration for this terrific event will begin of comedy”, living proof that humor is a skill that in mid-August on the District 47 website, at can be learned. http://www.toastmastersd47.org. At that time hotel rates and registration information will also be Conference attendees will hear three exciting presavailable. entations from Darren during the conference. His keynote speech on Friday evening is entitled All members, future members, family mem“Humor and Hope”. At a Saturday general session, bers and friends are welcome! he will present “Speaking outside Toastmasters for Fun, Profit and Club Building”, in which he will explain why we need to get outside our clubs to speak in order to publicize what we do and foster Dave Clarke prospective members. Fall Conference Chair Sunday morning there’ll be a special educational workshop with Darren entitled “How to Own the Stage / Live Coaching”. During his preparation for the World Championship of Public Speaking, Darren studied ten years worth of World Championship
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Kristina’s Korner From the Top Chef
Publisher Kristina Kihlberg, DTM
There is a trend around the world to watch reality TV shows. There are so many to choose from – Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother, Project Runway, and many more. They include traveling around the globe, being stranded on a desert island, eating live bugs, cutting hair, sewing clothes, being a designer, dancing, and singing and on and on. And then there is the Top Chef! The star of the kitchen! The artist of the produce that makes our senses flourish – first the enticing aroma; then the creative presentation and then finally the irresistible flavor – aaaahhhhhh. Now, you would think I know my way around a kitchen, but this is not the case. I am however trying. Every time I try a new recipe it’s like the Ice Breaker. Maybe a little nerve-wrecking, making sure I have the right “ingredients”, looking at the “notes” and hopefully, my “mentor” is there to walk me through it (in my case it’s the fire squad). As I practice the same recipe it gets better and easier. Soon, I can do it without the recipe in front of me. No more burning pots and pans and I’m even able to add some variations and flair. My challenges in the kitchen are like our Toastmaster journey. We have to start somewhere; boiling eggs and eating cereal is only going to get me so far. As we learn, we try more extravagant recipes and more interesting or exotic ingredients. We buy new cookbooks and we want to share our recipes with anyone who wants to hear, I mean sample. We graduate to making our own recipes; we become so CONFIDENT that we know which ingredients to best pair up to make our mouth’s drool. Our kitchen becomes a sanctuary where we flourish, create and serve. Would the Chef ever stop creating new recipes? Are we ever done on our Toastmaster journey? There is always something more and new to try. Dig in! Toastmasters is the best feast in town!
District 47 Executive Officers for 2009-2010 DG LGET LGM PRO Secretary Treasurer IPDG
Kristina Kihlberg Rick Furbush Pamela Rolle Pierre Taschereau Patricia Martinez Laz Sanchez Antionette Fox
District 47 Leaders District Advisor SAA Parliamentarian Webmaster Conference Chair Division A Governor Division B Governor Division C Governor Division D Governor Division E Governor Division F Governor Division G Governor Division I Governor
Loretta Sandy Jim Ellis George Shyrock Jeanine Kinsey David Clarke Scott Vail Elizabeth Taschereau Melody Tapley Karen Novek Jason Smith Mack Payne Beatriz Williams Anthony Longley
The Mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by: ♦Focusing
on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals
♦Ensuring
that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members
Kristina Kihlberg, DTM District Governor
♦Providing
effective training and leader-
ship development opportunities for club and district officers
Four Critical Success Factors Membership
Paid Clubs
CC’s
AC’s
The Sunshiner is a publication of District 47 Toastmasters. Reproduction of articles is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the District 47 Governor. Toastmasters International and Toastmasters International emblems are trademarks of Toastmasters International registered in the Untied States, Canada and many other countries.
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Rick’s Room ‘Tis the Season!
What is the LGET?
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) is the District’s full day training of club officers. It is offered twice a year, and we provide the opportunity to gather with fellow District leaders for education, entertainment and, of course, DCP points!
Under the guidance of the District Governor, the Lieutenant Governor Education and Training strives to have every club and each member reap the benefits of the Toastmasters educational program and become a Distinguished Club. The LGET provides direction and counsel to division governors, area governors and club officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters, and is responsible for the design and conduct of successful district training programs, conferences and other district educational events. The role of LGET includes, but is not limited to these duties: • Strive for accomplishment of district educational goals and achievement of Distinguished District. • Promote achievement of Competent Communicator (CC) and Advanced Communicator (AC) awards for all members. • Strive to make every club in the district a Distinguished Club. Coordinate the promotion of the Distinguished Club Program and the Club Success Plan. • Plan, organize and direct the district training programs. • Ensure that division, area and club officers are properly trained to fulfill their roles and responsibilities. • Provide ongoing leadership training for all district officers as part of district conferences, DEC meetings, etc. • Plan, organize and direct the district conferences. • Prepare a successor, completing steps necessary for an orderly transfer of office. • Provide assistance and back-up to the district governor.
The energy and enthusiasm explodes when there is a room with hundreds of Toastmasters listening, laughing and networking. TLI is the building block of a strong club. When your officers are trained, your club is stable. When your officers are trained at the District level (TLI), they are injected with insight and information that inspires them. We have had three great TLIs and many make-up trainings. Our goal is to train all seven officers in each club. If you haven’t yet been trained, contact your Area Governor and get to the next training. The deadline for training is August 31st. Get trained so you can “Get the Toastmaster’s Edge!” Here is another seasonal opportunity - one of the fastest ways to become a better speaker is to move outside your comfort zone and compete in a contest. The pressure of competing in a contest brings the best out in everyone! What you learn about yourself is priceless. Even if you are not competing, you will gain so much knowledge by observing other speakers. That’s a great reason to not only observe your club contests but also your Area, Division and District contests as well. I had a wonderful experience when I went on a cruise with four of the World Champions two years ago. The biggest thing I took away from our experience was this one thing they had in common: Competition changed their lives! They all agreed that the competition didn’t just improve them a little bit, it improved them exponentially! Each of these World Champions realized it wasn’t about winning. . .it was about connecting with the audience and doing the very best they could, for that audience. That is what made them such great speakers. Compete . . . and “Get the Toastmaster’s Edge”.
Rick Furbush, DTM Lieutenant Governor Education & Training rickfurbush@mac.com
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Pamela’s Place Members Make It Happen!
What is the LGM?
That’s right! Every goal we achieve this year will be possible because of YOU, the members. Our success on June 30, 2010 will only be possible because of your commitment and dedication to the Toastmasters program and of course, to District 47. Together we can meet and exceed our goals.
Under guidance of the district governor, the Lieutenant Governor Marketing makes the benefits of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers of people. The LGM plans, develops, implements and directs short and long-term district marketing objectives, and develops and directs programs for new club development, club rescue efforts, club membership promotion and retention. The LGM promotes high standards of service to the member and to the club. The role of LGM includes, but is not limited to these duties:
Earl Nightingale said, “Success is the continuous realization of a worthy goal”. How do we achieve success? We achieve success by taking advantage of the tools given to us by Toastmasters International. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to become a Mentor or Club Coach? How about recruiting new members for our clubs? It is amazing what we can learn by allowing ourselves to become the trainer and develop our leadership skills. That’s the beauty of this program. Success is also achieved by motivating and encouraging our members to reach their full potential. The District Trio realizes that it will take lots of hard work to meet these objectives and we are committed to recognizing and rewarding your accomplishments. Together, we will have a dynamic, fun filled year of helping our Clubs achieve membership goals.
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This year, the District Trio introduced the District 47 ‘More Members Program’ from July 20 to September 20. Read more about it and other club opportunities in this issue of the Sunshiner. We will work together to encourage all clubs to become Distinguished. Let’s focus on recruiting NEW members and planning ahead to pay our club dues on time to World Headquarters. These are the easy things that can make us successful! Just imagine, if every member does his or her part and if all club officers do their part and if each Area and Division Governor do their part; we WILL be an unstoppable team!
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Pamela D. Rolle, DTM Lieutenant Governor Marketing lgm@toastmastersd47.org
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Ensure achievement of district membership and club growth objectives and achievement of Distinguished District. Develop a sound overall marketing plan in conjunction with district team members, focusing on making Toastmasters available to more people while also emphasizing a dedication to member service. Monitor division, area and club administration ensuring the prompt submission of complete club dues-renewal reports to World Headquarters and clubofficer lists to World Headquarters and district governor. Monitor the Area Club Assistance Program and the submission of Area Report of Club Visit forms to the district governor. Implement programs to assist weak clubs and bring them to a level of 20 or more members. Recruit and train club mentors and club coaches. Work in conjunction with the district PRO to maximize district marketing efforts. Prepare a successor to assume office, completing the steps necessary for an orderly transfer of the office.
Treasurer • Get ready, dues season is quickly approaching. We
Hello everyone, My name is Lazarus Sanchez, my friends call me Laz, please call me Laz. I’m the District 47 Treasurer and I am also the VPE of Freddy’s Forum in West Palm Beach (voted best club in the world by Freddy’s Forum members). Check out my totally photo-shopped picture here. I’m taking the District 47 Treasurer responsibilities from Jeanine Kinsey. Before I go any further, I want to take this opportunity to thank Jeanine for the phenomenal job she did as D47 Treasurer. I just came back from the semi-annual District 47 financial audit and there were no issues found. Basically that means our financial records were all in order and more importantly the District Treasurer did a fantastic job safe guarding our District assets. This is a significant accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our past Treasurer Jeanine Kinsey. She’s also been instrumental in helping me understand the role and the responsibilities of the District Treasurer. I’m so grateful for her support, her mentoring, and most of all, her friendship.
want to pay dues as soon as possible. The Toastmasters online dues payment system opens for us on Thursday September 10th. • Reminder: if you’re a member of a corporate club
where your dues are paid by your company, please be sure to get that process started early so you don’t miss the dues deadline date. • What date is the dues deadline anyway? You should
have your club dues paid online and entered on Toastmasters International’s website no later than Friday September 25th. If you’re not sure how to pay your dues online, please contact me and I’ll be glad to show you. In closing I want to let you all know that I’m very excited to be the new District 47 Treasurer; my focus is to build upon all the good things that have been done to improve the position of District Treasurer. I’m here to serve you.
(the real) Laz Sanchez District Treasurer treasurer@toastmastersd47.org
Now, some important District 47 business. • The District 47 leadership team is finalizing the
2009-2010 District operating budget. I expect to have the budget ready for review and approval at the DEC meeting on September 12, when all Clubs can vote at the District Council Meeting on October 31st at the Fall Conference in Naples.
WebMaster Welcome to a new year in District 47! Along with new leadership comes a great new look to our website. If you have not checked it out, go to http://toastmastersd47.org and see what's happening around the District. Did you get your copy of the July Sunshiner in your email? For that matter, did you get your copy of this edition in your inbox? If you did not receive an email from the District 47 with a link to this newsletter, you need to go to the website and sign up for the District 47 mailing list. This list isn't just for the Sunshiner. If you want to know about upcoming Conferences, contests and special events that relate to Toastmasters, you’ll want to be on this list! It only takes a minute to type in your name and email address and you are on your way to being in the know about District 47's upcoming events.
We’re always looking for ways to improve our site and our District. Be sure to check out the "Idea Box" on the left side of the website and send us your ideas. All submissions are confidential unless you ask for a response. Name, email and phone# are optional on the suggestion. I look forward to a great year as your Webmaster, and welcome any ideas you may have for the site.
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Jeanine Kinsey Webmaster web@toastmastersd47.org
Your Compassionate Communicator We are pleased to introduce a new addition to the District 47 team: our Compassionate Communicator. This position will be held by Cathy Koyanagi.
If you know of the passing of a Toastmaster, the birth of a child, a “big” birthday or similar occasion, please send a note to our Compassionate Mailbox using this link on the District 47 website The Compassionate Communicator’s role is to extend http://toastmastersd47.org or to to our District members sympathy, acknowledgements, and well wishes as is appropriate per occasion. District Governor Kristina Kihlberg. Let us know the name, which Club Our District is a large extended family under the umand address to send the card. brella of Toastmasters International. We have seen the changes Toastmasters makes in our lives as we speak and develop, and we have all experienced the warmth of acceptance and the feeling of being emCathy Koyanagi braced by other Toastmasters during rough times. Compassionate Communicator In our world today, it is rare to have family members residing close by. Our Toastmaster community becomes our extended family and we develop lifelong friendships.
Anniversaries Congratulations to these clubs celebrating anniversaries in July and August! In In In In In In In In In In In
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New Clubs
Let your voice be heard! Do you have an idea that you want the District 47 Leadership to consider? Just go to the D47 website http://toastmastersd47.org and click on this link to access the Idea Box! All forms submitted are anonymous; name, email address and phone are optional, unless you ask to be contacted.
Please extend a warm WELCOME to these new clubs in District 47! In Division D: Area 47 Club#1376226 High Voltage Voices, Juno Beach
In Division G: Area 75 Club#1373645 FIS Toastmasters, St Petersburg Area 76 Club#1365425 SPC Clearwater Campus, Clearwater
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Looking at the Past by George Shyrock, DTM Future articles in this column will offer details concerning our rich history. Those will include District Governor Kristina Kihlberg has declared news from 1973 when women were welcomed into our objective for the 2009-2010 year to again the Toastmasters program and when our neighbors achieve President’s Distinguished District, which is in the beautiful Bahamas joined District 47. in itself a conspicuous honor, but to go beyond, reaching the first and highest honor of the world’s There will be an article on our own DTM John Diaz who served as District 47s only International Presi81 districts! dent. Other historic subjects will include early Distinguished Toastmasters Awards, including PDG Ambitious? You bet! But we can do it! District 47 Karl Righter (badge #51). Outstanding contributors is a terrific District built upon a solid history of to the successes in District 47 awarded Internagood leadership and we will do it! The combina- tional President’s Citation were PDGs Frank and tion of dedicated Toastmasters and our “go the Dr. Ann Tillman, Dave Meeks, Karl Righter, and extra mile” leaders coupled with our theme Confi- Mark Majcher. dence—Leadership—Service is the sure path to victory!
Heading for the Top!
But let’s look back in time at some of the events that have led District 47 to the enviable position of heading for the top in 2009-2010.
There are so many inspiring individual Toastmasters and events to tell about! We have a base of strength supporting our determined effort to become the top District in the entire world! This victory is doable and we will win it! The year was 1955 when Marine Corps Master Sergeant Ira Callman founded District 47,thereby making possible the following succession of increasingly higher achievements. Since its inception, our District has helped more than 100,000 men and women become better listeners, thinkers, and speakers. A history of which we may all be very proud and which spurs us on to greater heights!
District 47 Governor Kristina Kihlberg has made a promise to us all that we will see the fullest measure of Confidence, Leadership, and Service in action. She has asked, “Are you with me?” You bet we are, Madame District Governor! You bet we are! Chop, chop! Let’s get it done!
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Working in the Community As Toastmasters, we can think creatively to find the many community opportunities for teaching people the great advantages of Toastmasters for public speaking. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Toastmasters Club President Bill Birdsong, and I recently gave a three hour workshop called “Public Speaking 101: Toastmaster Style”. It took place last month at the invitation of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Sarasota, Florida. The Foundation is for non-profit organizations and has a unique funding base, with wonderful facilities, programs and education that they offer to those who work at non-profit organizations. Many of the more than 40 participants, were already in speaking positions, desiring to move to a higher level. This workshop was very popular, we were told, because so many want to improve their speaking skills, especially in this economy. Bill and I gave a fun (of course, it was Toastmaster style!), comprehensive workshop including: inspiration, Icebreaker audience exercises, overview of public speaking, overview of toastmasters, a listening exercise (Pungent Preceptor included!). The latter was done in small groups. Wow, they really got into that one! In the second hour, Bill and I taught the fundamentals of public speaking, including selecting your topic, knowing your audience, preparing/organizing/writing your speech and rehearsing it. Then we addressed the “Elephant in the Room”, the #1 fear of public speaking. Concluding this session was the actual delivery of the speech, with body language, vocal variety, connecting with the audience, “rule of the lectern”, effective endings.
The third hour started with a talk on humor, including funny stories and humor techniques. Then Bill and I had various improvisational exercises as well as Toastmaster interactive parts. These included a meet and greet improv, (lots of laughs by all!!), Table Topics (yes, we actually got six people up there to talk!!), and a crazy choir improv exercise. In the crazy choir, I conducted all 40 plus people in making “crazy noises” (each voice section had their own noise they chose). Purpose? To increase spontaneity, confidence, better public speaking, and to get rid of the fear of embarrassment! It was so funny we decided we could take it on the road! I wanted to share this with other Toastmasters to get you thinking about creative ways to reach out to the community. The benefits of Toastmasters are great, as we Toastmasters know, but others do not!
This informative story was submitted by our Area 62 Governor Rhoda Rose Olson, pictured right. Contact her rhodaroseolson@aol.com for more info.
Toastmaster Tips Here are a few pointers when using notes to speak. They come from the August edition of Toastmaster Magazine. Be sure to read the complete article “The Script as Friend and Foe” for full details.
This contest clarification comes directly from TIWHQ. QUERY: Should a speaker be disqualified if he or she steps out of the speech area while speaking. ANSWER: The only reasons a speaker can be disqualified is due to eligibility, originality or being over or Ensure That The Lectern is High Enough. under the time limits. Work on Your Speed-Reading Skills. The speaking area is something judges can use to Adjust Your Body Language. make their decision of what placement to award the Put More Expression Into Your Voice. speaker, but is not meant as something which a Thanks to Chuck Wilson, President of Early Bird Toast- speaker can be disqualified for. Instead, the judge can decide whether the speaker's choice to stray from masters Club#3659 in Ft. Lauderdale who submitted the speaking area caused the speech to be more or this information for our attention. less effective and thus determine their placement. Page 8
Youth Leadership in Action This past April and May, Plantation Toastmasters ran four sets of Youth Leadership classes at Our Savior Lutheran School. When school let out the first week of June, 51 middle school students between the ages of 10 and 14 had participated in our program. Anyone who has entertained the idea of running a Youth Leadership program is likely to have heard stories of how challenging it is to get a school or club to partner with. It is also more than likely to have heard about how amazing and rewarding those Youth Leadership programs are that take off.
the effort it takes to keep children pointed in the right direction. Our classes were full of diverse personalities. Like a traditional Toastmasters meeting, there were those who easily thrived, who worked to achieve, class clowns and those who had, at best, a fleeting interest. It was quite a challenge.
By the end of April something surprising happened – the children seemed to take the classes and make them their own. One day Juan Reyes, who ran the Tuesday class, was running late. When he arrived, the meeting was already in full swing, the program President had called the meeting to order, the Vice President was After months of pitching the value of Toastmasters and watching the time and the first speaker was giving her our program, the principal at Our Savior Lutheran speech. At this point it became clear that something School asked if we could run not one, but four sets of important was happening. classes. The reaction from Plantation Toastmasters was overwhelming and positive! Immediately, three other Toastmasters and I were set to act as Coordinators. We also had a set of back up Toastmasters who would fill in when necessary. Out of all of those who participated, only one was able to use it for TM accreditation. This was an opportunity to share.
If you belong to Toastmasters, you know that becoming a competent public speaker takes a lot of time and dedication. By the time the Plantation Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program had run its two month course, we were able to provide four grades of students with some of the initial public speaking tools they will use and build upon throughout their lives. This was an outstanding opportunity for the students at Our Savior and for Plantation Toastmasters. I could not be more proud of my club for what we accomplished. It was not just my dedication, nor the dedication of Shantelle Moxie, Juan Reyes, Joe Timmons, Darlene Hnatiw, Dyanna Jamiel or Carolina Small that made this possible. Every member of Plantation Toastmasters made this happen. This is an achievement that will reap rewards for all of us well into the future.
The many smiling faces of the Youth Leadership class at Our Savior Lutheran School. Congratulations to them for their hard work as the future leaders in their community!
Beginning in April, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm, a Plantation Toastmaster would run a meeting for Our Savior’s fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes. We were quickly faced with the very real challenge of keeping these children engaged, participating and learning about the tools they would need as they went off to college and became adults.
Kudos to Plantation Toastmasters Youth Leadership team led by VPPR Wolf Liebertz. Thanks to Wolf for submitting this story and the excellent work of all the Plantation Toastmasters for making this happen!
With Youth Leadership manuals in hand, the first class went smoothly. Our students were attentive and enThe Youth Leadership Program is about taking a step gaged and everyone took to their assignments. We beyond and striving to be the best. Without doubt, this were on our way. Those classes that followed were is what Toastmasters is all about. definitely more challenging. Any teacher can relate to Page 9
Hilton Naples, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2009 •Educational Sessions (12 in all) •District Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests •Food, food, and more food •Meet and network with Toastmaster friends, old and new
Special Guest Speaker
Darren LaCroix Speaker, Author, Comedian, Toastmaster World Champion of Public Speaking 2001 Includes a special Sunday AM session! Online Conference Registration will begin in mid-August on the D47 Toastmasters web site http://www.toastmastersd47.org
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Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Educational Awards in the month of July. Competent Communicator Newcomb, Ryan C. Club# 479 Brooks, Antoine A.
Club# 1425
Ritcherson, Theresa Louise Club# 1667 Slavik, Mary Louise
Club# 1702
Gunning, Claudine
Club# 1978
Goldfarb, Bruce
Club# 2445
Gorman, Richard M
Club# 2508
Brewster, Phillip Mark
Club# 2582
Hughes, Laurie
Club# 2652
Chen, Ming
Club# 5173
Metzger, Gerald
Club# 5173
Hall, Wayne C
Club# 5486
Reynolds, Shirley-Jeanne
Club# 5486
Renkiewicz, Teresa Rose
Club# 5701
Mitchell, Tamara J.
Club# 5931
Hadley, Judy A.
Club# 6298
Anzalone, James M
Club# 6775
Crimmins, Mary
Club# 6818
Brown, Warren A
Club# 7653
Phelps, Howard F
Club# 7923
Johnson, Elaine
Club# 8251
Kevala, Russ J.
Club# 619417
Glinton-Joseph, Dekera
Club# 753494
Hagan, Ashley V.
Club# 1007807
Sciuto, Gloria
Club# 1051432
Dominguez, Edward Charles Club# 1084115 Cleare, Janice
Club# 1199193
Johnson, Andre Taiwan
Club# 1216688
Bryant, Michael E.
Club# 1261950
Nemitz, David D.
Club# 1293723
Walker, Holley Elizabeth
Club# 1310937
Advanced Communicator Bronze Shayne, Michael David Club# Haines, Joshua Club# Cairnes, Janice Lloyd Club# Dunlap, Robin L Club# Sims, Marsha J. Club# Nieschawer, Elisa Club# Moss, Gary E. Club# Dockendorf, Steve Club#
2266 2284 5390 5701 6003 8664 9822 1039583
Advanced Communicator Silver Roberts, Gary A. Club# Going, Melissa Club# Djajalaksana, Yenni Club# Balfour, Denison Jenene Club#
7923 646888 695546 933001
Advanced Communicator Gold Shuder, Alexis M. Club# Sordelline, Ronald C. Club# Lichtman, Randy Brian Club# Moxie, Shantelle C. Club# Dyke, Kathy Club#
911 1295 2463 2582 8370
Competent Leader Wasson, Beth A Restrepo, Miguel Romano, Rena F Balaun, Michelle A
479 1667 1702 1978
Vinikoor, Lori R. Drescher, Martha C. Malette, Michael J. Haines, Joshua Talati, Amit H. Turner, Jason M. Lawrence, Dianne E. Sierra, Dominique Johnson, Jay W. Sims, Marsha J. Page 11
Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club#
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Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Educational Awards in the month of July. Competent Leader Johnson, Nadia H. Davis, Dwayne Allen Sylvestre, Ulbricht Vail, Scott Green, Barbara H. Going, Melissa Bentley, James A. Leider, Denise S. Pfeffer, Valerie Anne Advanced Leader Bronze St. John, Joy Allen Haines, Joshua Lightfoot, James Ramsay, Michelle Anne Davis, Dwayne Allen Green, Kimberley J. Brown, Michael Rogero Horowitz, Nate Going, Melissa Johnson, Nadia H. Wilson, James A. Wayne, Vicki
Club# 6796 Club# 7108 Club# 9086 Club# 9628 Club# 619417 Club# Club# Club# Club#
Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club# Club#
Advanced Leader Silver Novek, Karen Elyssa Vivaldi, Luis Antonio Cain, Frank Dyke, Kathy Gaertner, Kathryn
Club# 3299 Club# 5758 Club# 6273 8370 9628
646888 1197988
Schoen, Michael Louis Davis, Dwayne Allen
Club# Club# Club# Club#
1307407 1314283
Williams, Beatriz H.
Club# 1051432
Leader Excellence Davis, Dwayne Allen Taschereau, Pierre Dyke, Kathy
Club# 1600 Club# 2096 Club# 8370
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Congratulations Distinguished Toastmasters Shuder, Alexis M. Giller, Dick Gaertner, Kathryn Vivaldi, Luis Antonio Cain, Frank Dyke, Kathy Williams, Beatriz H.
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District 47 Rocks The 2008-2009 District 47 Trio went triumphantly to the Toastmasters International Convention August 11-16! Read more about the past accomplishments of District 47 and the plans for the coming year in the September edition of the Sunshiner.
Pictured l-r Kristina Kihlberg, Antionette Fox and Rick Furbush
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Achieve GOALS
Club Opportunities
Win AWARDS
MORE MEMBER PROGRAM Recruit 6 NEW members from July 20 – September 20 and win the 4 PACK CC MANUALS and a NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION KIT! KIT
The TOP 10 Clubs with the most NEW members between July 20 – September 20 will be entered in a drawing to WIN a free Fall Conference Registration!
DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM Clubs that recruit 8 or more NEW members by September 20 will receive: 4 PACK CL MANUALS CLUB MENTOR PROGRAM KIT 2 MANUALS from the SUCCESSFUL CLUB SERIES 5 PACK TOASTMASTERS & YOU KIT
START NEW CLUBS Clubs chartered this year will receive a free CUSTOMIZED CLUB BANNER and BANNER BAG! Additionally, new clubs that charter ON OR BEFORE September 30, 30 also receive a Toastmasters International
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Club Opportunities 9 DCP Points
COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS
by December 31 & Clubs receive a set of
ALL 15 Advanced Manuals
Achieve & Receive Rewards! Clubs with 4 CCs by December 31 will receive FOUR Advanced Communicator Manuals
9 DCP Points
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