D47 Sunshiner - June, 2011

The Sunshiner June 2011

www.toastmastersd47.org

Inside This Issue Rick Furbush, District Governor

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Pamela Rolle, LGET

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Matt Kinsey, LGM

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2011 Spring Conference

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Conference Pictures

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IT Factor Contest Results

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Proxy Form

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TLI Learning Opportunities

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Leadership Kits

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Interview—Joshua Haines

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New Clubs & June Anniversaries

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ASTD 2011 International Conference

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Upcoming 2011 Convention

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Education Achievements The Sunshiner Information 1

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Update from Rick Furbush, District Governor

A View From The Top As we are coming to the end of another Toastmaster’s year (July 1st – June 30th), I find myself reflecting back on all that has happened. It has been a wonderful year for Toastmasters and especially District 47. Our District has grown to such an extent that we are in the process of splitting for a second time within 3 years.

The highlights of the year were our 2 District Conferences. Our Spring Conference broke all the records with 450 attendees and 176 first timers. What a fabulous event, with not only 12 great workshops, and two wonderful contests, but we had our reigning world champion as our Keynote and workshop presenter.

As of this writing we have started 22 new clubs and have many more in the works. We are on our way to finishing with a bang, but we need your help. We want all our clubs to be Distinguished. That is where you come in. These are your clubs and we need your help to boom them. Finish off one of your manuals. Reach out and bring in new members, or recover some lost club members. In building up your club to Distinguished status it will make your Toastmasters experience much better.

I am so grateful for the many friends I’ve made and the fantastic Team of District Officers I’ve had the chance to work with. This has been a wonderful learning experience for me and as I leave I would like to share some parting thoughts: Don’t take life so seriously: Don’t take life so seriously, you have a better chance of winning if you don’t.

Remember, if it isn’t fun … it isn’t Toastmasters.  Create and follow your own dreams and goals: “With a Dream and a Team … anything is possible”.  Look for and validate the rightness in others and that is what will develop.  Find your Voice and … Make a Difference.  

It has been my pleasure to serve as your District Governor.

Thank you.

Rick Furbush, DTM District 47 Governor

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Update from Pamela Rolle, Lt. Governor Education & Training

Happily Ever After All fairy tales have two things in common. They begin with ‘Once upon a time’ and they end with …‘Happily Ever After.’ As we listen to those familiar stories, many of us wanted to be like the beautiful Princess or the handsome Prince.

Once upon a time, Club Officers and members pledged to follow the Toastmasters Promise and attend Club meetings regularly, prepare speech and leadership projects and fulfill meeting assignments. Clubs followed the Toastmasters Promise, became Distinguished and everyone lived happily ever after.

Our Toastmasters experience is not a fairly tale. It’s reality! In our organization, we have the opportunity to develop our skills while following the Toastmasters Promise. When we do this, membership and education goals will increase. To help your Club live happily ever after, make sure Club Officers post your goals to the Toastmasters International website. Let’s make them count. With the few weeks left in this Toastmasters year, we can all live happily ever after, if you play your part. We are counting on you!

While you prepare for your ‘Happily Ever After’, our newly elected Officers will experience their ‘Once Upon a Time’ on July 1, 2011. To help prepare for a successful year, the District leadership team designed special training sessions known as Toastmasters Leadership Institute or TLI. All Club Officers are encouraged to attend and benefit in fulfilling the duties each role requires.

Take advantage of the following training opportunities in June and July: West Coast: June 18 - St. Petersburg - Suncoast Hospice, Gathering Place Conference Center, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 July 16 - Tampa - Progressive Insurance Bldg C, 4030 Crescent Park Dr., Riverview FL 33578 July 16 – Naples - South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928 East Coast June 18 – Boca Raton - Office Depot Headquarters – 6600 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33496 July 9 – Ft Lauderdale - BankAtlantic Training Center - 2100 West Cypress Creek Road, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 July 16 – Miami - Venue TBA Nassau, Bahamas June 18 – S.C. McPherson Junior High School, Blue Hill Road Go to www.toastmastersd47.org and register for TLI today!

See you at the TLI and let’s live happy ever after!

Regards, Pamela. D. Rolle

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

Matt Kinsey, Lt. Governor Marketing

Stay Strong It’s been another amazing year. District 47 continues to open new clubs at a rapid pace.

We have created more than 20 clubs this year with more on the way. This would not have happened without the work of all of our Area and Division Governors. We’ve also worked with 2 fantastic new club chairs this year, the late Joseph Miller, DTM and Ron Rice, who serves double duty as our District Sergeant at Arms as well.

The end of the year is coming up quickly. Is your club Distinguished or better? If not, there is still time to achieve Distinguished Status. Achieving Distinguished status is an outward recognition of your club’s commitment to the mission of Toastmaster’s International.

It means your members are meeting their goals.

One of the often misunderstood items with the Distinguished Club Programs is the membership requirement. A club must be at charter strength OR show a net growth of 5 members over July 1 to qualify for the program. Where does your club stand? How many members are paid? Does your club qualify for the DCP? We have many clubs in the District who have between 17 and 19 members who just need 1, 2 or 3 more members to become qualified.

According to Toastmasters’ Membership Growth Manual (http://www.toastmasters.org/1159_flier), the health of your club depends on 6 factors: 1. Effective club meetings that make Toastmasters worthwhile for new and old members alike 2. Continuous promotion of Toastmasters throughout your community or organization 3.

Use of proven “sales” techniques to develop guests from prospects and members from guests 4.

Retention of current members 5.

Competition within the club, area, division, and district 6. Recognition of those Toastmasters who go out of their way to sponsor new members and make other contributions to the club’s overall strength Caption describing picture orThere is still graphic.of the year.

time to run a short membership drive between now and the end If everyone in your club commits to bringing one potential member, your club could easily double in size in the next 30 days. Your entire District team is on the job until the end of the year. Reach out to your Area Governor, Division Governor, me, Pamela or Rick if you need assistance. We are here to help you succeed and reach your goals.

Matt Kinsey, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing

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mkinsey@toastmastersd47.org

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Matt Kinsey, Lt. Governor Marketing

Check Your Records!

As you are aware, Toastmasters International launched a significant website project earlier this year. We received the following email from headquarters in regards to the status.

“Many new upgrades to the Toastmasters website have been launched and we continue to roll out new aspects of the project that will ultimately provide an improved online experience for everyone. Though, as with any major system upgrade, we have experienced a few technical glitches, overall we are showing great success. Ultimately everything should flow very well, to assure that the members’ experience is better than ever. We will be sure to keep the districts informed as any changes come out, but we still hope to hear of any errors that you are receiving, so that we can work to fix anything we have not seen previously. Please rest assured we are working hard on any issues that arise and we thank you all for your patience during this transition process. Each day we are continuing to work as quickly and efficiently as we can to ensure all the processing is up to date, the phones are answered and emails are returned.”

We recommend that you check your membership list against TI’s records. We have heard of a few incidents where members were paid by the clubs but were not recorded properly

by Toastmasters. To check this, look at your DCP report online and compare this to your club records. You can also log in to your account at Toastmasters, go to Club Central, and verify that all members who paid are properly recorded. If you have any discrepancies, please send an email to membership@toastmasters.org to make them aware of the situation so they can resolve it.

Thanks, Matt Kinsey Toastmasters District 47 Lt. Gov. Marketing 2010-2011 www.toastmastersd47.org mkinsey@toastmastersd47.org (954) 778-0598 Cell (954) 255-1536 Home matt.kinsey - Skype

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Spring Conference 2011 – Tampa, FL If you’ve been a member of District 47 Toastmasters for more than a few weeks, you no doubt have heard our jovial District Governor Rick Furbush declare... “If it’s not fun, it’s not Toastmasters.”

And how true! Our spring conference was a weekend of nonstop fun and action. Thanks to our hardworking team of Division and Area Governors, led by the so capable Conference Chair team of Jane Strong and Glennette Reckley. With over 450 attendees registered, including a record breaking 200 first timers, we raised the roof at the Tampa Marriott airport hotel at our Spring 2011 Conference.

From the opening ceremonies on Friday night, beginning with the color guard presented by MacDill’s Finest, in pomp and splendor, the stirring rendition of the Bahamas and US National anthems, to the Table Topics speech competition we were off to a flying start.

All contestants were worthy of the title, but it was John Boyd of Division G, who wowed the judges and captured the title of Table Topics Champion. What could top an outstanding table topics contest? Nothing, unless, you’re treated to a viewing of the 2010 World Championship Public Speaking winning speech, followed by, dressed in aviator costume and all, our special guest and keynote speaker, the 2010 World Champion - David Henderson.

The party took off when the “hospitality suite” and the “casino” opened. I know Toastmasters are competitive, regarding speeches, but who knew they were even more competitive when it comes to the blackjack tables until the midnight hour struck. Saturday morning our First timers were treated to their special invited session where they were enthusiastically welcomed and catered to by our exuberant team who kept them entertained and connected, making new friends and networking. The morning was followed by a series of outstanding workshops, open to all attendees. The feedback is still coming in regarding the knowledge gained, friendships formed, and laughter and intensity as the raffle team made sure that all present had an opportunity to participate in the raffle gifts and a record breaking 50/50 prize.

The Communication and Leadership award was presented to former Tampa Mayor, Pam Iorio, who was our honored guest at lunch on Saturday. It was evident to all the reason why she is so well loved as she delivered a motivating and entertaining speech, and posed for numerous photos with all the members who wanted to meet and greet her. Lunch was followed by the business meeting where we completed the voting for our new District Officers, who will take office on July 1, 2011 and are being affectionately referred to as “The Fab Five.”

The Fab Five team comprises : District Governor- Pamela Rolle LGET East – Matt Kinsey LGET- West- Kathy Furbush LGM-East- Hieu Huynh LGM-West – Ron Rice Hieu, Ron, Pamela, Kathy, Matt Please be sure to congratulate them and support them as they work diligently to make our District a huge success. The next issue of The Sunshiner will formally introduce the 2011-2011 District Leadership Team.

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Spring Conference 2011

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And then the highlight of the conference, what we all wanted to see, that Saturday night, …the International speech contest. We are so fortunate to have such talent and I’m sure the judges were hard tasked to determine the winner. Shawn Purvis from Division C, took the top honors and will represent us at the International Conference in Las Vegas August 18-20, 2011. Shawn, we’re pulling for you and cheering you all the way to Las Vegas and the World Championship stage!

What makes a party great? Good people, good food and great music. Area 40 Governor and DJ, Rich Otten and his wife Jan from DanceNSound ensured that feet moved, bodies were shaking and smiles galore were the order of the evening as the contests concluded and the dance hall opened. Rich, thank you so much for providing our excellent dinner and dance music.

Another presentation by David Henderson followed the contest, and we were totally impressed with his “awesomeness.” David endeared himself to us that weekend, and many attendees commented that he is so humble, so approachable and so friendly, that they felt like they had known him a long time and he was their friend. David went above and beyond the call of duty as our keynote speaker and could be seen throughout the weekend chatting with attendees, in conversation with small groups, impromptu coaching and teaching, and just exemplifying the spirit of Toastmasters, the spirit of caring and giving back. David, you’re definitely a winner in our book. We thank you for touching our lives!

Sunday morning kicked off with our District Executive Council meeting where the District Leaders came together to discuss the triumphs and lessons learned so that we could recognize excellence and make plans to improve in areas where we were challenged.

The weekend culminated with David Henderson’s final presentation with practical tips for public speaking success including live coaching from the stage. It’s been said that if you attend a conference, it will change your life. This is not only a cliché, but an obvious truth. The networking, the food, the contests, the food, the friends formed (Did I mention the food?) are truly what brings us all together as we work and play to bring out not only the best in ourselves, but the best in others.

Enjoy the photos on the following page and visit our website now to see the weekend in pictures www.toastmastersd47.org. Make your plans now to attend our next conference in the fall at the West Palm Beach Crowne Plaza, November 4-6, 2011, for another weekend of the true spirit of Toastmasters. You’ll kick yourself if you miss it! We look forward to welcoming you there!

Note: There is a danger in naming individuals who helped to make our conference such a huge success, it’s almost a guarantee that you will miss someone’s name unintentionally. Please know that if you helped in any way to make this conference such a success, that we appreciate you, we salute you and most sincerely thank you for all you do for Toastmasters.

With Much Appreciation Myrna S. Brooks Public Relations Officer 2010-2011

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Spring Conference 2011

Pamela Rolle & Rick Furbush

Rick Furbush, Pam Iorio Pamela Rolle

International Speech Contest Winners with Rick Furbush

Table Topics Contest Winners with Rick Furbush 8

Spring Conference 2011

Myrna Brooks Presenting Award for PRO Incentives David Henderson—2011 World Champion

Barry Rinehart

Lou Polar

Curtis Bryan Delivering Inspiration

Toby Martin

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Spring Conference 2011

Pamela Rolle with Conference Chair Team Jane Strong and Glennette Reckley

Division Governors Installed

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The “IT Factor” Contests Results Get more than game, get “IT” The “ IT Factor” is the theme of our public relations campaign this year and what a year it has turned out to be.

Our publicity efforts are designed to let members and prospective members know that we are more than just public speaking, we are a Leading Communication and Leadership organization as well as to promote our members’ accomplishments..

The contests ended on March 1, 2011 and the following emerged as the winners.

Newsletter contest: 1) Florida City Speedway 2) Real Talkers 3) West Boca Toastmasters

Sasha Rodriguez Donna Moore Michelle Balaun

Website Contest: 1) West Boca Toastmasters 2) Florida City Speedway 3) Real Talkers

Michelle Balaun Sasha Rodriguez Donna Moore

Honorable Mentions: Electric Toastmasters Gold Coast Toastmasters Harvard Circle Toastmasters

Melissa Miller Jennifer Jackson Kahil Campbell

Thank you to everyone who participated and promoted your clubs. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with you and I wish you much success in the new Toastmaster year.

Myrna

Myrna S. Brooks, DTM Public Relations Officer 2010-2011

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Proxies for the Annual Business Meeting Toastmasters International sent the official proxy notification for the Toastmasters International Annual Business Meeting to all club presidents and club secretaries via e-mail on May 11, 2011.

Using the Toastmasters website, clubs can determine electronically who will carry their votes: The club can send a delegate to the meeting. The club may assign the proxy to the 2011 -2012 District Governor. They may also assign another active Toastmaster member.

If a club assigns the District Governor as its delegate, the District Governor in office at the time of the International Convention will be able to cast the club’s votes at the Annual Business Meeting.

From the website, District Governors will be able to see not only which clubs have assigned their proxies to them, but they can also find out which clubs have or have not assigned their proxies. For those clubs who have not submitted their proxies, District Governors will be provided with the club president's name and contact information to allow the District Governor to follow up.

At the Convention, instead of scanning multiple proxy cards, delegates will scan their Convention badges at the credentials desk and a printout will be generated showing how may ballots are to be issued. Ballots will be distributed and utilized for casting votes as in the past.

For Frequently Asked Questions: www.toastmasters.org/proxyquestions

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The New Club Leadership Kits Are Coming!

In May and June, all Toastmasters clubs will receive the new Club Leadership Kit, which consists of all seven club officer manuals and the Distinguished Club Program manual (Item 1111).

The kit will be mailed to the current club president of record, who will then be in charge of providing it to the incoming club president for 2011-2012. These materials are very important to the future success of your club, so please take special care to see that they are given to the incoming club officers.

Electronic versions of the club officer manuals and Distinguished Club Program manual are also available for free on the Toastmasters Web site— Toastmasters.org.

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Table Topic Interview

By Joshua Haines ALB/ACS, Area 71 Governor To say that the job market is competitive is an understatement. With the recent turn in the economy job interviews are more like marathon races with three and four stage processes with testing in between. So like any other athlete preparing for competition I began practicing.

So often we sit in our Toastmasters meetings going through the motions and not reflecting on the impact it has in our everyday lives. After joining Toastmasters three years ago I have watched my career and leadership roles increase year after year. It wasn't until I was approached by a recruiter to interview for what would be my dream job that I really saw the value in my membership.

The first phone interview was scheduled and like any speech I began preparing my outline and getting all my talking points in order. I then visited more meetings to practice Table Topics. I have found that through all my many interviews, and there were many, that each interview question was merely a Table Topics question. I needed a beginning, middle, and conclusion that answered the question quickly and accurately. With each phase in the interview process I relied more and more on my experience in Toastmasters to pass on to the next stage.

As the final stages approached I began using my manual speeches to prepare for the executives I would be meeting. Using Advanced Manual Storytelling I wrote a speech on the rich history of the company and the founder. The (Sales) Manual allowed me to practice selling the product in the "Cold Call" speech. I was able to know more about the company and it's products then my competition.

In the end I won the Marathon and impressed the management. They would let me know after I accepted the position that I was the most prepared and well spoken candidate they had interviewed in the past year the job had been opened. I thanked them and my fellow Toastmasters for all the evaluations.

The Toastmaster experience has taught me many things along the way. While I entered the organization with the hope of improving my speaking skills I found that I have become a better leader and listener along the way. While my education and work experiences were helpful, it was absolutely my time spent preparing and practicing in Toastmasters that helped me achieve the job I have today. I challenge everyone to push yourself and to say YES when asked. I have always found you will get out of the program what you are willing to put into the program. For me I have gotten more than I could have ever imagined. Thank you fellow Toastmasters.

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Welcome our new clubs for 2010-2011!

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3/14/2011

Singles Toastmasters

Pompano Beach

B

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4/12/2011

American Express Tech Talkers

Weston

B

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12/13/2010

American Express Master Communicators

Weston

B

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5/5/2011

American Express Let's Talk

Miramar

C

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8/24/2010

Exquisite Orators

Brandon

C

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8/26/2010

HSBC Speech Masters

Brandon

C

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8/24/2010

HSBC Dynamic Articulators

Brandon

C

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9/29/2010

Spirited Toastmasters

Riverview

C

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3/21/2011

Spectacular Speakers of DRC

Tampa

C

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10/8/2010

9-12 Toastmasters

Tampa

D

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4/4/2011

Team Titan Toastmasters Club

Deerfield Beach

D

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6/6/2011

Glades Toastmasters

Belle Glade

E

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3/31/2011

SF SUAGM

Miramar

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8/27/2010

Tidewell Rand

Sarasota

F

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3/14/2011

Toast On the Town

Bradenton

G

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2/11/2011

MacDill Toastmasters Club

Tampa

H

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9/17/2010

Fountain Square JPMC

Tampa

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83

6/6/2011

Achievers of Excellence

Nassan

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6/6/2011

Holistic Trendsetters

Nassau

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5/5/2011

MCA Club Surge

Andros

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3/24/2011

The BABVI Trailblazers

Nassau

We still have time to charter even more for 2010 –2011!

Club Anniversaries—June 2011 Celebrating 25 Years!

Serho Sundowners Club 6261, Tampa, Florida Honeywell Toastmasters Club 6273, Clearwater, Florida Key West Toastmasters Club 6298, Key West, Florida Celebrating 20 Years!

Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club 8248, Palm Harbor, Florida Miami Dade Toastmasters Club 8251, Miami, Florida

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ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition American Society of Training and Development conference (ASTD) was held in Orlando from May 22 -25. Besides folks from Toastmasters International World Headquarters, Toastmasters was well represented by District 47 “celebrity� Margaret Wan, Past District 47 Governor .

Larry Alario - D84, Sheryl Delk - TI WHQ, Renee Cain - TI WHQ, Margaret Wan, PID, PDG 47

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2011 Toastmasters International Convention Las Vegas, Nevada August 17 – 20, 2011 Toastmasters International annual event features inspiring speakers, learning opportunities and more. No membership required! The Toastmasters International Convention, coming to the Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 17 – 20, 2011, promises to be an exciting event. Whether you’re a member of the organization or a visitor, you can have a fantastic experience at the Convention. Opportunities to learn abound at each portion of the event, and it’s a great opportunity to mingle with people from all over the world.

There’s plenty to see and do at the Toastmasters International Convention. It’s a rewarding experience, especially if you are looking to:  Take the first steps toward a new, more confident you? Learn the latest techniques in public speaking from expert presenters.  Improve your skills and opportunities at work? Listen to leaders who can speak on this topic with authority, offering real-life examples of challenges they have surmounted. Packed with “how-to” information.  Feel comfortable in a crowd? This Convention is where you’ll meet the friendliest people on Earth. Many have fought shyness, so they’ll want to help you feel at home right away.  Learn more about the Toastmasters program and see it in action? Here’s your chance to meet people who have changed their lives and taken leadership roles in their lives and jobs as a result of their Toastmasters experience.  Make new friends in Europe, China or South Africa? With formal and informal social gatherings and even a President’s Dinner Dance, this Convention is the place to meet interesting people from all over the world.  Feel the energy and excitement of being at The Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking? Enjoy the fun of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals at the Convention and then watch all nine finalists compete for the title on Saturday. Laugh, cry and learn from the world’s top speakers.  Learn about becoming a professional speaker or ramp up your speaking career? The Accredited Speaker Program may be just what you’re seeking. You can watch speakers work toward the goal of achieving the coveted status of Toastmasters Accredited Speaker.  See the acclaimed Toastmasters Golden Gavel award presented to a prominent leadership expert in the community? The Golden Gavel recipient for 2011 will be announced soon.

By coming to the Convention and seeing this person receive the award, you can join in the excitement.

Feel encouraged, ready to take on your next challenge and look at life in a new way? Hearing a fantastic line-up of speakers will inspire and motivate you.

With so much going on, the Toastmasters International Convention will roar into Las Vegas and take it by storm. There’s no requirement to be a Toastmasters member to attend the Convention. This spectacular event will last only a few days in August. The benefits, however, will last a lifetime. The 2012 International Contest will be held in Orlando, so mark your calendar and make plans to attend!

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Educational Awards Congratulations to these Toastmasters who received Educational awards during the months of April and May 2011!

Foote, Sharon F.

Competent Communicators

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Frederiksen, M. Thomas

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Fullwood, Ellen Beth

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Adderley, Gladstone Valentino

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Adderley, Samuel

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Furbush, Kathy L.

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Furbush, Kathy L.

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Gaidosh, Barbara

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Bain, Shanishka

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Gibsin, Yoshan

Balitz, Madelyn C.

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Goddard, Steven Edward

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Barnes, Jack Kimball

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Golub, Steve

Bastian, Deborah

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Goodman, Deidre Rochell

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Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Gordon, Dawn B.

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Griffin, Tamara

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Beckles, Cynthia E.

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Behrens, Vicente A.

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Belcher, Angel

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Bevan, Deborah L.

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Guarino, Michele M

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Bieber, John Robert

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Harris, Christina L.

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Boiwu, Nyemade Pearl

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Henry, Gregory W.

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Boothe, Cynthia Theresa

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Hillabrant, Jane

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Bowe, Ronrick

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Hoptry, Jadira A.

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Bowe, Willard B.

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Howard, Earl Lee

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Bryan, Curtis

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Humes, A. Jamaal

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Bryan, Marlene M.

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Hunter, David G

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Cabrera, Carlos

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Jean-louis, Jacqueline

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Cabrera, Jacqueline

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Jennings, Stephanie M

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Calas, Angela

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Johnson, Rhodnia Theresa

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Carey, Sarah Nedra

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Johnson, Yvette B.

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Carlin, Larry

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1810

Jones, Mario

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Carlson, Tom

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Knowlton, Judith A.

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Castaneda, David

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Kolb, Tim

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Castro, Giovanni

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Chalford, Elan L.

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Chamberlain, Shannon

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Chamberlain, Shannon

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Chung, Jonathan J

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Conliffe, Clint M.

Konuru, Srinivas

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Krblich, Charles A.

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1293723

Laggan, Dana C

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1293723

Laramore, Marcia

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6796

2903

Lauricello, Daniel M.

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7653

Lewis, T. Milton

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6796

Dacunzi, Alexandra Marie

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763878

Davis, Dwayne Allen

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1600

Davis, William W

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Denmark, Kelly H

Liu, Ruoju

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9745

Lovejoy, Sparkie

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1216633

Madden, James G.

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9051

Matzen, Samuel L.

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1071660

Dickstein, Itzhak

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Dilaura, Barbara

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2903

Donald, Marvalet A.

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Elam, June

May, Susanna

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McCafferty, Juliette

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1314025

646899

McCreath, Michael W.

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3003

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McGunagle, Doreen M.

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2225

Escher, Amie Lynn

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Mickey, Joseph

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639107

Falk, Douglas I.

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5754

Monahan, Mary A

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2903

Fletcher, Pamela J

Club

5931

Neily, Francisco

Club

8720

Newcombe, Kirsti

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3659

Nichols, Charles Robert

Club

1310937

Nikolov, Ivan

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1810

Otten, Janet E.

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1206922

Patzer, Tamara A

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Eichenberger, Tonya A.

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Ekgren, Jacqueline Pattison

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Ellis, James R.

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Frazier, Gina

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9051

Gardiner, Ruth

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Perez, Carolyn

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Genson, Susan R.

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1702

Phelps, Howard F.

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Hamlin, Colin Michael

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Polur, Ruth

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Heyne, Doreen

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Roberts, Arleen

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Hinkle, Vickie

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Rojas, Jaime A.

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Hinton, Christina J.

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6587

Ross, Share

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6818

Humes, A. Jamaal

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Russo, Anna

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Jennings, Eustacia Marie

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Sage, Kamiya

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1197988

Kest, Deborah

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Saldias, Ivan

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6003

Labriola, John F.

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Sanson, Sandra A.

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2096

Levarity, Allison A

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1425

Scantlan, Donald Lee

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6818

McCampbell, Sharon M

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Schneider, Paulo

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Schneyer, John J.

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3299

Morrison, Deanna A.

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3596

Scholl, Tiana B

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3299

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Seward, Lisa A.

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1427169

Potter Fernandez, Nina S.

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3299

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1376226

Ritchie, Cindy

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658738

Spanks, William

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1376226

Smith, Gregory Charles

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3956

Stone, Rebecca K.

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4267

Stanislaus, Rosiemarie

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1095

Sweeting, Eric Corey

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1227605

Strachan, Bradley Boldwin

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1406533

Tarman, Sharon J.

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1197988

Susskind, Willasue

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7619

Wolanin, Olga

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1197988

Taylor, Margaret A.

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Teller, Jonathan

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965840

Thomas, Jeffrey S.

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Timko, Clara Rocio

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1310937

Wells, Meltheo Berthrum

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969479

Wilmott-Burrows, Theresa P

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1200778

Wilson, Belinda M.

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1358961

Wong, Nadia M.

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Wujtowicz, Michael A.

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7719

Zorrilla, David

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1314283

Advanced Communicator Bronze Albury, Andrew C. A.

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1360933

Beckles, Cynthia E.

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6775

Boothe, Cynthia Theresa

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1577647

Brown, David Anthony

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1600

Coller, Salena M.

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808677

Dorway-Heyliger, Rosemarie Rodella Duerr, Joseph D.

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1095

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3466

Edgecombe, Crystal Latonya

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3956

Advanced Communicator Silver Albury, Andrew C. A.

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1200778

Drenberg, Emily

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965328

Eason, Amy E

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8181

Farooq, Umar

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8664

Gagliardi, James A.

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4272

Herrera, Marcia A.

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2835

Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique

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Mayrosh, Mary B.

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9400

McClure, Steven Allan

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McDonald, Sashane Sonya

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1510789

Sanghrajka, Mahen

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3466

Sherman, Shavonne M.

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969479

Winder, Franklyn Gregory

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1600

Young, David Andrew

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2903

Advanced Communicator Gold Baetzel, Karen Lee

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2798

Drenberg, Emily

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965328

Johnson, Nadia Hope

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6796

Keriakedes, Mario

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2166

Lightfoot, James E.

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Stubbs, Wentworth

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Tassinari, David

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Williams, Nicole Delores Yvette

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Wong, Nadia M.

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1577647

Competent Leader

Greenman, Judy

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Harris, Lydia

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590751

Herring, Keith Lamond

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3003

Holm, Diane T

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6003

Huhta, Mark D.

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2225

Hunter, David G

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Hyatt, Paul W.

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969012

Jennings, Eustacia Marie

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1519825

Joggerst, Elaine C.

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1383942

Jordan, John

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3003

Jovanovic, Goran

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2096

Julien, Romona Nekera

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1504246

Katz, Karen

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4207

Kinsey, Dionndra R

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1958

Knowles, Davina A

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969479

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6587

Aragon, Jairo

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3278

LaTerza, Kathy

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1293723

Leider, Rossina

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1197988

Lovejoy, Sparkie

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1427169

Bastian, Deborah

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1200778

Behrens, Vicente A.

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971

Malley, Jason

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3518

Mize, Maryann

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1347294

Benson, Ivan

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1639

Bodie, Rasheda Tamara

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1504246

Negash, Beth G

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5758

Pantaleo, Janet M.

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7362

Boiwu, Nyemade Pearl

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1498795

Bowe, Willard B.

Club

3659

Parker, Mel C.

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1361268

Paul, Earl E.

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831439

Bryan, Marlene M.

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2096

Bull, Chris

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704393

Pepper, Irina N.

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1376226

Perry, Lynn A

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1310937

Bull, Chris

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704393

Calas, Angela

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1498795

Phelps, Susan Lee

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7923

Pinder, Tamanique

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1425

Ramirez, Michael Gervais

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1361268

Rando, Elizabeth A.

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3299

Carey, Sarah Nedra

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971904

Chaconas, Glenda L.

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1346588

Charlton, Sharine

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965175

Coller, Salena

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1484612

Riota, Donna M.

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1376226

Ross, Darren W.

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1498795

Ruiz, Miguel

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2923

Schneider, Gilda

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1450351

Schneyer, John J.

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3299

Schraff, Gillian Maria

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2445

Club

831439

Conliffe, Clint M.

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7653

DePaolis, Salvatore

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479

Desmangles, McDonald

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8720

Donald, Marvalet A.

Club

646899

Drenberg, Emily

Club

1529878

Duerr, Joseph D.

Club

3466

Seabrook, Anthony

Ekgren, Jacqueline Pattison

Club

1958

Sharp, Cari

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6261

Smith, Julia

Club

8956

Sumner, D'Andrea M.A.

Club

1305066

Thomas, Jeffrey S.

Club

2284

Thorley, Jack

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704393

Tollen, Kayla R.

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6298

Enfield, Rene

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603123

Ferguson, Scott A.

Club

1498795

Fernandez, Jerry

Club

3299

Fisher, Harry

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969012

Foose, Lisa

Club

1293723

Friedman, Diana

Club

9352

Urbizu, Kelly

Club

9491

Club

6745

Furbush, Kathy L.

Club

4272

Venkatappa, Murali B

Genson, Susan R.

Club

1702

Vitale, Marie B.

Club

2166

White, Marilyn V.

Club

5899

Woodruff, Sherry A

Club

7362

Goodwine Ankuma, Alison

Club

1392714

Gossmann, Stacey A.

Club

8956

Advanced Leader Bronze Albury, Andrew C. A.

Club

Albury, Andrew C. A.

Club

Advanced Leader Silver

1200778 1360933

Almand, Gerri

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1667

Baetzel, Karen Lee

Club

2798

Barnes, Russell C.

Club

1667

Boothe, Cynthia Theresa

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1577647

Bowe, Willard B.

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3659

Cartwright, Shelmerdine

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969479

Chaconas, Glenda L.

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1346588

Deluca, Kristin Marie

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4207

Drenberg, Emily

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1529878

Ferguson, Esther Valera Louise

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1200778

Ferrara, Michelle

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965328

Polur, Lou

Club

3087

Leadership Excellence Albury, Andrew Clement Alphonso Castle, Karen M

Club Club

1200778 5899

Churchill, Gloria D.

Club

1347227

Congratulations to our Distinguished Toastmasters

Greer, Gisel A

Club

965328

Harris, Lydia

Club

590751

Polur, Lou

Club

3087

Johnson, Carol

Club

965175

Tassinari, David

Club

6261

Johnson, Jay W.

Club

5899

Johnson, Marilyn Virginia

Club

1050379

Johnson, Wayne R

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965175

Kest, Deborah

Club

590751

Leifeld, Sharyl D.

Club

8956

Lovejoy, Sparkie

Club

1427169

Magruder, Julie

Club

965328

Mayrosh, Mary B.

Club

9400

Newcombe, Kirsti

Club

3659

O'Neil Lamarche, Samantha M.

Club

1293723

Perry, Kathleen S

Club

6587

Pritchard, Lori D.

Club

4698

Riley, Jacklin Marie

Club

1340647

Simmons, Judy Lucinda

Club

1050379

Stiles, Patricia J.

Club

9288

Styles, Charlene L.

Club

6796

Urbizu, Kelly

Club

9491

Wong, Nadia M.

Club

1577647

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