D47 Sunshiner - December, 2010

The Sunshiner Winter 2010

www.toastmastersd47.org

Inside this Issue Rick Furbush, District Governor Update

2

Pamela Rolle, LGET Update

3

Matt Kinsey, LGM Update

4

2010 Fall Conference

5-6

# 1 Division for 2009/2010

7

Clubs of the Year

8-9

Reformation Update

10

District Contests

11-12

TLI Training

13-14

Spring Conference Update

15

Ralph Wells

16

Toastmasters in India

17

Gold Coast TM and Gavel Clubs

18

Alan Wayne

19

October/November Achievements

20-22

Publicity Contest

23-25

Bonus Page

Page 1

26

Update from Rick Furbush, District Governor Your Toastmasters Experience Toastmasters ... What‘s in it for YOU? The opportunity to grow in speaking skills ... in leadership ability, to gain confidence tenfold, to make a difference in the world. Those are just a few.

But ... how do you do that? Simple! - By assuming more responsibility. Sounds pretty heavy, but it is true. Those who take on more responsibility for their club, their fellow club members, and for those not yet Toastmasters ... those are the ones that really grow.

I have heard it said that a chain is as strong as its weakest link. I believe that could be said about Organizations as well. An Organization is only as strong as its weakest member.

I have played on many winning teams in my life and they all had one thing in common. Each member felt the whole was greater than the sum of its parts; or that they were part of something bigger. To the degree that they put their heart and soul into it, was the degree that the whole team won.

What makes a great Toastmasters club? Not the Herculean efforts of the few, but the teamwork of all. It all comes down to personal responsibility. That is what great leaders and great speakers are made of.

The strength of your club and the effectiveness of your experience as a Toastmaster is not the responsibility of a few club officers. It is entirely up to you.

As we ring in the holiday season and get ready for a new year, let’s re-dedicate ourselves to not only being the best speaker and leader we can be, but to help our fellow members and our clubs to be the best they can be.

As your club grows and flourishes so will your Toastmasters experience.

“Find your Voice … and Make a Difference”.

Rick Furbush, DTM District 47 Governor rickfurbush@mac.com

Page 2

Update from Pamela Rolle, Lt. Governor Education & Training Dear Toastmasters and Friends; A special thank you is extended to all the volunteers, participants and attendees of the Fall ‘Caliente’ Conference. Because of you, our conference was a huge success! We were also thrilled to have the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking, Craig Valentine as our special guest. His presentations were simply amazing!

We look forward to seeing you again at the Spring Conference in Tampa Florida, April 29 – May 1. The conference will be held at the Tampa Airport Marriott and our special guest will be the 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking, David Henderson.

For more opportunities to share ideas and success stories, you are invited to attend the upcoming Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) designed especially with you in mind. The TLIs are for all Toastmasters Club Officers and is a time when Club leaders come together to learn something new, network with other Club leaders and earn Distinguished Club Program (DCP) points for their Clubs.

Attending midyear training is refreshing, invigorating and reenergizing. We encourage you to make plans to attend and make your Toastmasters experience a rewarding and fulfilling one. Opportunities also exist for TLI volunteers. If you want to be a facilitators or presenter, take advantage of the training opportunities in December.

Take advantage of the following training opportunities in December: East Coast - December 11 – FCC (Florida Career College), Pembroke Pines – TLI Chair Anthony Richiez / Francis Molina World Champion Speakers will participate in the January TLIs: January 15 – Tampa – TLI Chair – Tatanisha Bennett Special Guest, Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking January 22 – East Coast – TLI Chair - Orly Amor Special Guest, Ed Tate, 2000 World Champion of Public speaking January 22 – Bahamas –TLI Chair – Sharine Charlton Special Guest, Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking Opportunities for makeup training: January 15 – Naples – Coordinator- Robert Rizzo January 24 – Bahamas – Coordinator – Sharine Charlton January 29 – Sarasota – Coordinator – Lori Stephens I wish you all the joys of the holiday season... the warmth of home, the love of family, and the laughter of good friends. Happy Holidays are extended to you and your families and best wishes for a safe, prosperous and productive New Year!

See you at the TLI! Kindest regards, Pamela D. Rolle

Page 3

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM Lt. Governor Education & Training prolle@toastmastersd47.org

Update from Matt Kinsey, Lt. Governor Marketing Hello Fellow Toastmasters, The Toastmasters International program is arguably the most effective selfdevelopment program in the world. The program has provided us with a lifelong opportunity for personal growth.

Many of us would readily testify to the life changing benefits of the program because we have personally experienced the magical power of transformation. We are truly grateful to those who have introduced us to the program and by doing so helped unlock our potential. I want you to join me in extending the benefits of membership in Toastmasters International to ever Matt Kinsey, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing greater numbers of people within our district. We should generously share mkinsey@toastmastersd47.org these benefits just as others before us have shared them with us.

The District is committed to membership retention, member growth and club retention while seeking opportunities for club extension. We are currently tracking new club leads in every Division. We need your help to sponsor and mentor new clubs. We have clubs that have had membership challenges and are in need of club coaches. Fulfilling the requirements of a club sponsor, mentor or coach not only helps you progress towards your Distinguished Toastmaster award, it also gives you an opportunity to honor the efforts of those who brought Toastmasters to you. If you would like to become a club sponsor, mentor or coach, please contact your Area or Division Governor.

Wishing you the most joyous Holiday season,

Matt Kinsey Lt. Gov. Marketing

Toastmasters International was highlighted in the November issue of Carnival Cruise Lines’ employee newsletter—Seaview. It is distributed to all employees at their Miami offices as well as their 22 ships.

Page 4

2010 Fall Conference To see hundreds of pictures from the Fall Conference go to www.toastmastersd47.org.

The Evaluation Speech Champion for 2010 is Deanna Morrison The Humorous Speech Champion for 2010 is Dawnna St. Louis The Toastmaster of the Year is Kathy Furbush The Division Governor of the year is Tony Longley from Division I The Area Governor of the year is Demekas Foster from Division I

Kristina Kihlberg Roast

Page 5

2010 Fall Conference

Evaluation Contest Master Jane Strong, DTM and Pamela Rolle (LGET)

Kristina Kihlberg and Demekas Foster Area Governor of the Year—2009/2011

Ernesto Gongora and Pamela Rolle (LGET)

Rick Furbush and Number One Division Governor for

Rick Furbush and Number One Area Governor for

1st Quarter 2010/11— Hieu Huynh, Division D

1st Quarter 2010/11— Bill Thomas, Area 20 Page 6

Division I (Bahamas) - Number One in Toastmasters District 47 Congratulations! For the second consecutive year, Toastmasters International Division I (Bahamas) won top honors out of nine Divisions in District 47, which encompasses South Florida and The Bahamas. The announcement was made before a packed audience of Toastmasters and guests during the recent District 47 Fall Conference held November 6-8 at the Hilton Downtown, Miami Florida.

District 47 Governor - 2009-2010, Distinguished Toastmaster Kristina Kihlberg presented the Division Governor of the Year Award to Distinguished Toastmaster Anthony (Tony) Longley, Division I Governor - 2009-2010. DTM Longley had a phenomenal year as Division Governor earning him the Division Governor of the Quarter Award for each of the four quarters during the administrative year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Longley led a vibrant team of Assistant Division Governors, Area Governors and Committee Chairs under the theme, “Communicate… Lead… Succeed!” About his achievements Longley said, “It was not easy; it was a long and tedious year. We faced many challenges and overcame many obstacles. Also, there was heavy competition from 2 or 3 Divisions in South Florida. However, I knew that to be successful, I had to remain focused on the course I charted at the beginning of the year. It required a “hands on” approach and I had to ensure that my Area Governors and other players understood their roles and how each functionary factored into the overall agenda. We persevered and in the end, together we made it happen.”

Under Longley’s leadership, Division I chartered six new Toastmasters Clubs and scores of members achieved educational and leadership designations during the fiscal year. In addition to the Division Governor of the Year Award, other awards earned by Division I at the Conference included: Area Governor of the Year – DTM Demekas Foster; #2 Club in District 47, Healing Communicators Club 7178, President – TM Wence Martin; #3 Club in District 47, 21st Century Communicators Club 965175, President – TM Deidre Goodman. Division I also earned the highest distinction bestowed by Toastmasters International, President’s Distinguished Division. DTM Deanna Morrison won the District 47 Speech Evaluation Contest. Additionally, all seven Area Governors of Division I attained the levels of Distinguished, or President’s Distinguished Area.

Longley said, “The members are at the top of the Toastmasters organizational chart and as District Officers, our main job is to serve our members.

Therefore, I would be remiss if I were not to extend my profound gratitude and congratulations to the members of the 45 clubs in Division I for their hard work and dedication, as well as to my Division Executive Council and my advisors. I share this honor with them because, together we made it happen.”

Page 7 Page 7

Kristina Kihlberg and Anthony Longley

Club of the Year 2009/2010

St. Petersburg Toastmasters Club 2284, Division G Toastmasters Club 2284 recently had the high honor of receiving an outstanding award at this year’s 2010 Fall conference in Miami. Over the past year the club worked diligently to have all members do manual speeches and work on their leadership skills. The Club held three speech-athons at our Vice President of Education Jeff Thomas’ Club house; and one at our Area Governor York Somerville’s house. Our Club also sent a team down to the Guinness World Record speech-athon where District 47 Toastmasters broke the record for the longest speech-a-thon.

The Club was awarded 57 awards during 2009/2010. Why all the hard work and long hours? This year the District 47 Governor Rick Furbush laid down the gauntlet to award the best club of District 47. With over 261 clubs competing, Club 2284 set the bar very high and worked tirelessly making sure that every speech received credit in a manual and scheduled four and five speeches each meeting.

What happens when you set your goals high? You create an excitement and receive the benefits of hard work. Not only did Club 2284 win the best club in District 47, they received more awards than any other club in the world. Club 2284 is the best club in the world! The club did not set out to be the best in the world, but through hard work and determination the outcome was to see our club delegates walk on stage at the 2010 Fall Conference in Miami to receive the plaque and lapel pins for all the members.

The 14th of December will be a special night for club 2284; District 47 Governor Rick Furbush will make a special presentation at Club 2284 to present all the members with their Club of the Year 2009-2010 lapel pins. The Club will also receive a ribbon for their banner. Furbush will speak of the hard work that the club has done and the precedent the club set for winning the “Best Club in District 47”.

Asked, “What’s next for Club 2284?”

York Somerville commented, “To win best Club in District 47 again, what else!” Congratulations to all the members of Club 2284 for the hard work.

The best part is that all of the members achieved awards, saw the benefits of working hard and became better speakers, listeners and leaders.

Page 8 Page 8

Congratulations to the Top 3 Clubs in District 47 for 2009 2009--2010 1st Place - Club 2284 St. Petersburg Toastmasters, Division G From Club 2284’s President: Our club 2284 accomplished something that has not done since 1957 when the club was chartered, it became the #1 Club of the year for 2009-2010 in the entire District. The announcement from our District Governor Rick Furbush was given at the District 47 awards conference in Miami. I was so pleased to be able to walk up on the big stage at the conference to accept this outstanding award. I brought up all the club members that attended this awards ceremony.

Our club earned 57 awards and did 71 educational speeches. We beat out India & China. I was so proud to be part of this goal. We did it as a TEAM. Thank you for all who made it possible. It’s not about being #1 in the District & World and getting all these awards. It’s all about learning and bettering yourself and having fun doing it. In the words of our New District Governor, “If it’s not fun, it’s not Toastmasters.” Congratulations! St. Petersburg Club

2nd Place — Club 7178 Healing Communicators, Division I 3rd Place Club — 965175 21st Century Communicators, Division I

Page 9 Page 9

REFORMATION UPDATE At the District Council meeting held on November 6th, 2010 at the Miami Hilton Downtown, the Council unanimously voted to reform the District as presented by the Reformation Committee.

The next step is for the Committee to present a proposal to Toastmasters International with why and how we wish to reform and then the International Board will approve at their meeting in February, 2011.

The Council voted to accept the reformation with an East/West divide with current Divisions A, F, C, G & H creating the new West District and Divisions E, B, D & I making up the East. It was also voted unanimously that the number 47 will stay with the East side, while we have a verbal agreement from WHQ to get #48 for the new West District.

The next step is to receive the approval from the Board and then move forward and elect 5 District Officers at the Spring Conference in April in Tampa. We will elect one District Governor, two Lt. Governors Education & Training (one for East and one for West) and two Lt. Governors Marketing (one for East and one for West). As a team of 5, they will lead our joint District 47 for the term 2011-2012. At the Spring Conference in 2012, we will vote for two sets of separate District Officers and we will be officially reformed on July 1, 2012.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE It’s that time of the year again! Anyone interested in serving the District as a Division Governor, Lieutenant Governor Marketing (LGM), Lieutenant Governor Education and Training (LGET) or District Governor – LISTEN UP! On March 12, 2011, the Nominating Committee will interview everyone interested in running for office.

Stay tuned soon (early December) for further information about application forms and guidelines for the elected District positions. You can nominate yourself or someone you believe will be a good servant leader for our members.

The deadline to submit application forms is February 25th.

Let’s make sure that we get the best available team out there to serve our District. Put your thinking cap on – WHO would you nominate to serve as your Division Governor or as one of our top District Officers?

Every year the Realignment Committee reviews the borders of all Areas and Divisions. Where there is a need to shift, create new, modify any Area/Divisions, it will be presented and voted on at the Council meeting at the Spring Conference.

There will most likely be one or two new Divisions, so if you are interested in running for Division Governor, stay tuned for further information. For questions on any of the above, contact Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) Kristina Kihlberg at kkihlberg@toastmastersd47.org Page 10 Page 10

#1 Club in the District A District 47 contest FIRST PLACE: •Ribbon for Club Banner “District 47 Club of the Year” •Pins for members of the Club •Certificate of Recognition for the Club •Recognition at the Fall Conference •Advanced Manual Set •Darren LaCroix Package •Lance Miller Club Series

SECOND PLACE: •Lance Miller Club Series

ITEM POINTS CCs 750 ACS 600 CL/AL/HPL 500 DTM 500 Deliver a Success Leadership 150 Deliver a Youth Leadership 150 Deliver a Speechcraft 250 New Members 200 District Officers Member of Club 100 Officer Training - Fall 300 Officer Training - Spring 300 Total Members (100 per member) 100 Octobert Renewal 200 April Renewal 200 Officer List Submitted on time 300 Proxies 50

•The Successful Club Series (11 manuals) •The Better Speaker Series (10 manuals)

THIRD PLACE: •Lance Miller Club Series •The Successful Club Series (11 manuals)

How to win?

Earn points for each item.

For example, if your Club earns 20 CCs during the year (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011), you would have

For more details visit

15,000 points!

Page 11

www.toastmastersd47.org

Have you earned‌.

The Triple Crown Award The Triple Crown Award is recognition for District 47 Toastmasters who earn three or more Toastmaster awards within one TM year (Jul 1 - Jun 30).

For example, if you earn a CC, CL and ACB (paperwork sent in and approved by TI) before June 30, 2011, you will be awarded the Tri-

ple Crown Award.

Page 12

Page 13

Join the World Champions at the January TLIs Jan 15 – West Coast Jan 22 - Bahamas

Jan 22 – East Coast

SPECIAL GUEST

Ed Tate

Lance Miller

2000 World Champion of Public Speaking

SPECIAL GUEST

2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ed is a Guerrilla Marketing Certified Coach (GMCC) and earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by the National Speakers Association, an honor bestowed on less than 10% of professional speakers in the world. Ed’s success in business spans over two decades and he is known as the speaker who Energizes, Educates & Entertains.

Lance has delivered over 2,500 speeches in over 28 countries on the fundamentals of public speaking, leadership, effective management, sales and overcoming failure and adversity.

His real life experience brings fun, lively and entertaining presentations to the podium.

More Training Opportunities January 15 – Naples & Miami January 24 – Bahamas January 29 - Sarasota

Register online at www.toastmastersd47.org Page 14

Page 15

Goodbye to a Toastmaster Submitted by Susan Carter “Give

me a topic “he would say with a gleam in his eye. Speeches galore from him we would get. It did-

n’t matter what the topic, Ralph always had a speech for it. The master of impromptu speaking, he shared with us his love of public speaking. But on November 4, 2010, the master left us and we have been at a loss since.

It is with great sadness that I share the loss of Ralph Wells. A founding member of the SEHRO Sundowners based at USAA, he had been a part of the Toastmasters’ community over 25 years. His love of public speaking was evident any time he took to a stage. A teacher and mentor to many, he showed by example how to be a Toastmaster.

The mission of Toastmasters International is to help men and women learn the art of speaking, listening, and thinking-vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind. (Competent Communication ) Ralph was a man that lived that mission. Always available to club members, he taught many how to use their own experiences to make wonderful speeches. A vibrant leader, the club and community looked at him as an example of what we should be. He was available to listen at any time, offer encouragement, and was a mentor to so many that we have lost count. When remembering Ralph, many express his positive nature-his love of people-that drew them to him.

Whether a master of ceremony for an event or coming up with an impromptu speech, Ralph loved public speaking. Table topics were an adventure that took him along a path that resulted in some of the funniest and memorable meetings for the Sundowners. Ralph competed at area, division and district levels throughout the years, collecting a mass of trophies that threaten to hide him at his desk at work.

Ralph leaves behind a legacy for the members of his clubs to live up to. By example, he was the best of us and we will strive to keep that legacy alive. He is survived by his wife Janet and his family.

Page 16

TOASTMASTERS’ STORIES TOASTMASTERS CLUB : start-up at Visakhapatnam (India) A few of us are very much interested and longing to start afresh a chapter of the Toastmasters in Visakhapatnam (India) for the past many months… However, we could not make it operate until the intervention of one of your members, Dr. Bhaskar Karumanchi, who flew all the way to us. She, in fact, started communicating from USA with our Dist.

Governor #82 Mr. Nagaraja Rao initially and later with the club members from Hyderabad since July 2010.

It is all now due to the unflinching, steadfast and dedicated efforts of Dr. Bhaskar Karumanchi (Member of Club 6003, Area 24, Division ‘B’ of your District, motivating us) who made it possible to lead and guide us for the first Toastmasters Club here.

Despite her present downhearted & distressing situation, the untimely and sad demise of her mother here; she offered all her help, cooperation and assistance that made all of us stick together and work for the formation of the Toastmasters Club. Indeed, we are all greatly indebted to her.

Enclosed please find a few photographs wherein you will find the 1st meeting members (started with) 5 in number grew to 12 within a week and the credit undoubtedly goes to Dr. Bhaskar Karumanchi. We are certain to have more members joining us for a fullfledged club very soon.

13 Page 17

TOASTMASTERS’ STORIES Partying With a Purpose

By Barbara Strasdas, ACB, CL Reaching the ripe age of 50 calls for celebrating in high style, but having fun with a purpose is more uplifting than helium gas. While planning the Gold Coast Club 2727 (Palm Beach Gardens) 50th Anniversary festivities a decision was made to donate all net proceeds to the local Gavel Clubs.

Toastmasters International created Gavel Clubs for potential members who do not have the fiscal means to support a normal club membership. Gavel Clubs are usually found in a prison setting.

Rich Otten, Gold Coast member and Area 40 Governor received a letter from one of the prisoners at the Okeechobee Prison that he could not ignore. Every Monday he drives from Hobe Sound to the prison for several reasons. Statistics show that 50 to 70% return to prison in three years, but those prisoners who participate in a Toastmaster Gavel Club have only a 5 to 10 % return to prison. The investment of Rich's time can result in the State's savings of $20,000 to $ 26,000 per prisoner per year. He says that the prisoners gain the confidence to interview better, learn how to take feedback with a better attitude, and with their new skills can lead productive lives when they leave prison. Because of his successful mentorship he was asked to implement a Gavel Club at the Belle Glade and Pahokee prisons. At this current date, he has 116 prisoners enrolled in the prison Gavel Clubs.

Another Gold Coast member, Cathy Koyanagi, threw her whole-hearted efforts to start a Gavel Club for the Blind when she learned she would lose her sight as a result of radiation to cure her cancer.

Cathy's wit has always uplifted others at the Toastmasters clubs and District events. Her struggle led her to find support at the Lighthouse for the Blind. She knew that she needed to bring her Toastmasters confidence to another audience.

As Toastmasters we learn to mentor and "pay it forward". With such wonderful nurturers as Rich Otten and Cathy Koyanagi, how easy it is! It’s easy to celebrate the longevity of a club, knowing that our fun resulted in assisting Gavel Clubs to build their membership and better mankind. The Gold Coast anniversary event raised close to $900 to buy supplies, manuals and pins to support these Gavel Clubs. Many thanks to all of those who contributed to make the event a success for all.

Page 18 Page 18

TOASTMASTERS’ SUCCESS STORIES There is nothing more thrilling than celebrating a fellow Toastmasters success. Alan Bruce Wayne joins Les Brown, Jack Canfield, & Mark Victor Hansen in a new book, Mastering the Art of Success. Alan Wayne is a member Wellington, Bill Gove Golden Gavel, Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters and a Mentor to the Gavel Club at Lighthouse for the Blind. He has earned the designations of ACS and CL. Alan Bruce Wayne, keynote speaker and author, has been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Mastering the Art of Success; a highly successful book series from Tennessee-based Insight Publishing. The book features best-selling authors Les Brown (The Power of Purpose), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), and Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Success Principle: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be). Alan Bruce Wayne, Brown, Hansen, & Canfield, are joined by other well known authors, health experts, and speakers, each offering time-tested strategies for success in frank and intimate interviews.

Since childhood, Alan Bruce Wayne has been challenged

by Dyslexia and ADHD. Though an intelligent child his life reflected great starts followed by boredom, disorganization and frustration. A professional speaker, award winning sales trainer, storyteller, and photographer, at 40, he became plagued by depression. His doctors said he would never work again. Alan refused to accept someone else's limiting beliefs and challenged himself to prove them wrong. After twenty three years of relentless study, observation and questioning, Alan, A Certified Life Coach, created Anchored Focus, a goal achievement program for motivated individuals with ADHD and other disabilities. Alan provides coaching and speaking worldwide.

For more information on Alan Bruce Wayne and to order your copy of Mastering the Art of Success, please visit www.anchoredfocus.com.

Page Page19 19

Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who received Educational awards during the months of October and November!

Competent Communicator NAME Loy, Diana D. Behrens, Vicente A. Campo, Gabriel Jesus Lazar, John Lambie, Heather L Restrepo, Miguel Haftel, Aimee Paul, John R. Concepcion, Nidia Dennis, Kerry-Ann Alicia Lombardozzi, Debra A Memmer, Iris Reed, Cathy Racher, Susan M. Somerville, York T. Guerrero, Mauricio Josey, Clinton Isaiah Ramirez, Bernarda L. Krebes, Paul Rodriguez, Anamari Noisom, Tony A. Whyte, Morton D Meiri, Natalie Schneyer, John J. Khungar, Atul Kerr, Keisha M Dakin, Christopher A Bennett, Tatanisha L. Edwards, Javetta Stortz, Linda A Jordan, Christlo Sutton-DeAbrue, Ila Indira Parce, John D Martini, Toby P. Vasudevan, Ramesh Balaji Stubbs, Wentworth Balfour, Denison Jenene Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Lauer, Michael A. Howard, Scott R Brown, Arthur James Ratra, Rajeev Woodruff, Sherry A Robinson, Andrea Gates, Krist Matthew Oglesby, Farren L Ammons, Hebert A Beckles, Cynthia E. Jackson, Kristi L. Thomas, Leann E.

CLUB # 22 861 861 861 911 1667 1695 1702 1702 1978 2166 2166 2225 2283 2284 2284 2437 2463 2463 2463 2463 2582 2727 3299 3518 3596 3668 3668 5222 5899 6261 6298 6298 6745 6745 6796 7178 7178 7306 7306 7362 7362 7362 7653 8248 8251 8251 8664 9086 9288

Page 20

NAME Williams, Nicole D. Mackey, Kendra D. Khan, Shahid B Gibson, Jeannie Wilson, Denise J. Hart, Evelyn K. Miller, Leona E. Macmunn, Kathleen E. Coats, AnnMarie F St. Louis, Dawnna C. Dean, Andre Vanderpool-Wallace, Vincent Rolle, Francine F. waston, Lavell Hanif, Usha Simmons, Judy Lucinda Eichenberger, Tonya A. Brinley, Melissa Alcee, Maria Popper, Eliot Crystal, Lydia Cotton, Cathie Shulman, Claudia Lynne Livingstone, Dave A Shader, Roberta Spence, Simone A Maynard, Patrice Clarke, Cherise Arais Chaconas, Glenda L. Frost, Ronald E Elliott, Shandia Rochelle Till, Janet H. Parker, Mel C. Housand, John J. Copechal, Judy Santiago, Ruben Liptay, Albert Joggerst, Elaine C. Weed, Kathy Fielder, Theresa Krueger, Tracy S. Johnson, Travis Christian Stamatyades, Philip Allen-Hendricks, Sophia A. Fort, Joanne Harwood, Steven Mckenzie, Tyson K. Springer, Jason Edmond Knowles, Tarell K. Jennings, Eustacia Marie

CLUB # 9477 9477 9745 590751 612315 612315 612315 612315 646888 808677 839960 933001 965175 969479 1007807 1050379 1126118 1187415 1199193 1216688 1216688 1249370 1249370 1261950 1261950 1261950 1340647 1340647 1346588 1354558 1358961 1361268 1361268 1361268 1361268 1365425 1383942 1383942 1383942 1392714 1395623 1412303 1412303 1415772 1427169 1498739 1504246 1513325 1513325 1519825

Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who received Educational awards during the months of October and November!

Advanced Communicator Bronze NAME Hanseter, Michael R. Scionti, Tiffany R. Small, Carolina Walker, Michael C. Yanatsis, Anthony A. Starks, Victoria A Anzalone, James M. Farooq, Umar Stiles, Patricia J. Newbold, Ria Christina Newton, Veronica Clarke, Beverley Goldglantz, Arthur Churchill, Gloria D. Agnew, Richard A.

CLUB # 22 1810 2582 4272 4272 6261 6775 8664 9288 1050379 1199193 1199193 1261950 1347227 1392714

Advanced Communicator Silver NAME Fox, Antionette Maria Taschereau, Elizabeth Somerville, York T. Schneyer, John J. Rizzo, Robert F. Hubbard, Lawrence R. Correa, Elizabeth Rose Olson, Rhoda A Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Wildrick, Deborah K. Charlton, Sharine

Advanced Communicator Silver NAME Williams Gordon, Patrice E. Aragon, Jairo Benovitz, Larry P. Thomas, Jeffrey S. Clary, Emmett Crusan, Benjamin Tucker Liebertz, Wolfgang B. Harring, Jeanice T. Alexander, Jan Reynoso, Abel Birney, Roxanne B. Fuller, Maurice Michael Phelps, Howard F Paul, Euvunka Pack, Elle Drenberg, Emily Haines, Joshua

CLUB # 1095 2004 2096 2284 2284 2463 2582 2652 5486 5758 6818 7653 7923 658738 777513 965328 1324943

CLUB # 1095 2096 2284 3299 4392 6026 6745 7923 8720 9628 965175

Congratulations to our Distinguished Toastmasters NAME Antionette Maria Fox Thompson, Elbert C. Taschereau, Elizabeth Rando, Elizabeth A. Reckley, Glennette Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Olson, Rhoda A Setaro, James D. Malette, Michael J.

CLUB # 1095 1095 2096 3299 7178 7178 7923 8248 589263

Competent Leader NAME Behrens, Vicente A. Barnes, Russell C. Boe, Sue Taylor, Pamlyn O. Sisoian, Jane D. Clary, Emmett Jamiel, Dyanna Johnson, Marlene Marijana Grimes, Stephen T. Macaluso, Becky Pfeil, Lydia A Elliott, Bruanne Somerville, York T. Johnson, Jay W. La Motta, Toni Vasudevan, Ramesh Balaji Jacob, Barbara Willis, Duane A Kuck, Jeffrey Parsons, Heather Cory Rosenstein, Daniel Azai, Bernadette Brackin, Katrina R. Graham, Mildred L.

Page 21

CLUB # 861 1667 1667 1958 2225 2284 2582 2652 2652 2727 3466 3596 4698 5899 6026 6745 6818 7719 8248 8248 9086 9288 612315 612315

NAME

CLUB #

Hart, Evelyn K. Macmunn, Kathleen E. Saunders, Charlene Elizabeth Rolle, Francine F.

612315 612315 626837 965175

Drenberg, Emily Newbold, Ria Christina

965328 1050379

Scarpaci, Lee Ann

1118683

Peterson, Simone A.

1197988

Dianic, Beth Anne

1310937

Walker, Holley Elizabeth

1324943

Maynard, Patrice

1340647

Gardiner, Sandradee I.

1340647

Brown, Ambrose Valentino

1340647

Clarke, Erica Stephanie

1358961

Pinder, Shonell Margo

1358961

Till, Janet H.

1361268

Agnew, Richard A.

1392714

O'Neil Lamarche, Samantha

1415772

McDonald, Sashane Sonya

1510789

Knowles, Tarell K.

1513325

Springer, Jason Edmond

1513325

Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who received Educational awards during the months of October and November!

Advanced Leader Bronze NAME Thompson, Elbert C. Marks, Trevor C. Dunham, Sydney S. Walker, Trixy Patterson, Ron J. Kuck, Jeffrey Taschereau, Elizabeth Liang, Ling Golant Butler, Monique Strong, Jane E. Cleare, Janice Bodie, Carol D. Major, Keith L. Saunders, Barry Shane Walker, Holley Elizabeth

2582 2652 5222 6796 8248 9400 9745 969479 1169566 1199193 1199193 1227605 1227605 1310937

Advanced Leader Silver NAME Rando, Elizabeth A. Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Reckley, Glennette Santarsieri, Anthony C. Setaro, James D. Taschereau, Elizabeth Malette, Michael J. Siegel, Kelly M. Rice, Ronald Thompson, Elbert C.

CLUB # 3299 7108 7178 8248 8248 9400 589263 1051432 1169566 1512075

Leadership Excellence NAME Godfrey, Albert J Rice, Ronald Rizzo, Robert F. Santarsieri, Anthony C. Taschereau, Elizabeth Williams, Nicole Delores Yvette Pack, Elle Siegel, Kelly M. Thompson, Elbert C.

Achieve & Receive Rewards before December 31!!!!

CLUB # 1095

CLUB# 2508 2652 4392 8248 9400 9477 777513 1400985 1512075

Clubs with: • 2 ACs receive 2 Manuals from the Leadership Excellence Series • 4 CCs receive 4 Advanced Manuals • 9 DCP points receive All 15 Advanced Communicator Manuals • 9 DCP points receive will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Spring Conference Registration!

Page 22

INSIDE STORY HEADLINE

Page 23

Page 24

Page 25

The Sunshiner—December 2010 Share your Stories and Pictures!

Publisher Rick Furbush, DTM Editor Brooke Samples

District 47 Executive Officers for 2010-2011

This page doesn’t have to be blank. If you have a Toastmasters’ story you want to share, please send it Myrna Brooks at mbrooks@toastmastersd47.org or to Brooke Samples at bsamples@toastmastersd47.org . Brooke Samples, Editor

DG LGET LGM PRO Secretary Treasurer IPDG

Rick Furbush Pamela Rolle Matt Kinsey Myrna Brooks Lori Stephens Jim Ellis Kristina Kihlberg

District 47 Leaders District Org Officer Parliamentarian SAA Webmaster Division A Governor Division B Governor Division C Governor Division D Governor Division E Governor Division F Governor Division G Governor Division H Governor Division I Governor

It’s not Rocket Science! Submit an article on how has Toastmasters changed your life or what your club does that makes it special.

Kathy Furbush Joseph Miller Ron Rice Jeanine Kinsey Robert Rizzo Francis Molina Tatanisha Bennett Hieu Huynh Tony Vivaldi Steve Zeris Vicki Wayne Jenelle Taylor Demekas Foster

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

Providing

effective training and leader-

ship development opportunities for club and district officers 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 United States, Canada and many other countries.

Page 26