D47 Sunshiner - August, 2011

August 2011

Inside this Issue District 47 Makes History! ..........................................................................................2 A Change is Coming .................................................................................................3 Shawn Purvis Eyes “World Champion of Public Speaking” Title ..............................................4 Not All TLIs are Alike ...............................................................................................5 TLI Flashbacks .......................................................................................................6 All Aboard! Fall Conference 2011 Preview ......................................................................9 Welcome to Our Newest Club, Practically Speaking Toastmasters ........................................ 10 Letter from International President, Pat Johnson ........................................................... 11 10 Reasons to Embrace Membership Dues Increase .......................................................... 12 Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club Celebrates 58 Years!............................................... 13 Charter Anniversaries ............................................................................................. 14 LGETs’ Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 (1st Half) .............................................. 15 LGMs’ Marketing Incentives 2011-2012 (1st Half)............................................................. 16 Division Contests .................................................................................................. 17 Exceptional Club Coaches Recognized ......................................................................... 17 District 47 Public Relations Contest............................................................................. 18 How is Your ‘SocMe’ Etiquette? ................................................................................. 19 Corporate Corner: A Stimulus that’s Better than a DTM .................................................... 20 It’s Smedley Time!................................................................................................. 21 Education Awards Earned in June .............................................................................. 22 2010-2011 Triple Crown Awards ................................................................................. 30 Education Awards Earned in July ............................................................................... 33 Essay Contest Sponsored by Division C ......................................................................... 37 Obituaries .......................................................................................................... 38

District 47 Makes History!

For 3 successive years, District 47 has the distinction of attaining President’s Distinguished District status. This is a first for our District and only surpassed in the history of Toastmasters by districts that span an entire country like India and China.

What an incredible accomplishment by our entire District (leaders and members alike). You have made the difference and should be very proud! Here are a few facts you should record: 1. We finished #6 in the World this year, #2 last year and #5 the year before.

2. We led the world of Toastmasters with the most CCs all 3 years.

3. We had more ACs and Leadership awards than any other District for the last 2 years.

4. We started more than 100 new clubs in these 3 years.

5. We expanded so quickly since our last split that after just 3 years, we split again!

6. Our 9 Divisions performed admirably with 8 President’s Distinguished and 1 Select Distinguished Division.

I am grateful to my mentors, Past District Governors Kristina Kihlberg and Antionette Fox who led by example and took our District to President’s Distinguished in the preceding two years.

It was fun working closely with current District Governor, Pamela Rolle and current LGET East, Matt Kinsey who together were the driving force that propelled us on our way to this historical year for District 47. They were invaluable to the District but especially to me. Simply put, we had the BEST DEC on the Planet! Sincere thanks to our entire District Executive Committee (DEC), which includes our Immediate Past District Governor Kristina Kihlberg, all Division and Area Governors, our District Secretary Lori Stephens, Treasurer Jim Ellis, PRO Myrna Brooks, SAA Ron Rice, District Advisor Godfrey Springer, the late Joseph Miller who served as New Club Chair, and all the other project chairpersons and functionaries. To you the District 47 members, thanks for making my experience as your District Governor something I will always cherish.

I would like to especially thank my wife Kathy, who worked behind the scenes, easily 30 hours a week for the past 3 years. What a team we make!

When we had our first DEC meeting, the whole team agreed to work to make us the best...and they did it! I couldn’t be more proud of all our leaders. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. I wanted to post all DEC members’ pictures here but time and space did not allow it. You know who you are and I look forward to seeing all of you at the Hall of Fame luncheon during our Fall Conference! Your dedication is what made the difference.

Again, I thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve you for the past 3 years. I have had the time of my life!

Always remember: If it isn’t FUN ... it isn’t TOASTMASTERS! Rick Furbush, DTM Immediate Past District Governor 2

Be Ready… A CHANGE IS COMING! On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, the first day of the International Convention, Toastmasters International will officially unveil its refreshed brand! This change is an all encompassing rebrand across all Toastmasters-related materials. This means our clubs’ agendas, websites, stationary items, business cards, badges, pins and even the club banner will all change.

Your first question would probably be why does Toastmasters need a rebrand? The purpose of the brand refresh is to eliminate the perception of lack of consistency and recognition among members and prospective members. Toastmasters International has long been known as an organization that helps people improve their public speaking skills, as such, the primary objective of the rebrand is to create and Pamela D. Rolle, DTM share one consistent ‘Toastmasters’. Over the years, Toastmasters clubs and districts created websites, conference materials, meeting materials and other communications that displayed their individuality and the use of their own logos and themes. In preparation of the brand refresh, districts were encouraged not to create a theme for 2011 – 2012. Going forward, the new brand message will be used consistently across the organization, from clubs to districts.

What does this brand refresh mean for our District? As Toastmasters, the brand is represented through everything we do and is more than simply a logo and colors. The rebrand will affect all Toastmasters related materials and all clubs around the world; however, it is important to note: 1. The mission of the organization has not changed.

2. The globe emblem will always be the official seal of the organization 3. There is NEW LOGO and that logo will become the primary mark on August 17, 2011. In addition to the new logo, Toastmasters International will be represented by NEW COLORS AND FONTS as well as A POSITIONING STATEMENT AND TAGLINE that support the growth and mission of the organization.

As of August 17, Toastmasters International asks that you begin using the newly branded materials instead of using materials that have the blue text emblem or current look and feel. It is not Toastmasters intention to place undue financial hardship on clubs and districts and they recognize that you cannot simply throw away materials you purchased. We therefore ask that you phase them out as quickly as possible and purchase the newly branded materials when your existing supply has been exhausted.

Be sure to visit the brand portal on August 17 at www.toastmasters.org/vbp/ to access newly branded templates and resources to help your club refresh their materials. You may be aware that many items through the online store were unavailable as a result of inventory levels becoming depleted. As a result, Toastmasters will replenish all products by August 17, 2011. If you are a Club Officer and have not yet received your new manuals, you may download current Officers manuals at www.toastmasters.org/ Members/OfficerResources/Officermanuals.aspx. For answers to your brand-related questions, visit the Rebrand ‘FAQs’ on the Toastmasters website at www.toastmasters.org/prerebrandfaqs.

The District leadership team is excited about the future of Toastmasters International and the strategic initiative to create a consistent look and feel for our organization worldwide. It will soon be a brand that is recognized in countries around the world by the color, the content and the symbol used to advertise the organization we all love.

Stay tuned to the Toastmasters website on August 17 for the ‘BIG CHANGE!’

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Best Regards, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM District 47 Governor

Shawn Purvis Eyes “World Champion of Public Speaking” Title Toastmasters throughout South Florida and The Bahamas are looking forward with great anticipation to this year’s staging of the semi-finals of, The 2011 World Championship of Public Speaking.

The event will be held on August 18, 2011 during the Toastmasters International Convention at Bally’s Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Floridian, Shawn Purvis who won the International Speech Contest over eight other contestants at the District 47 Spring conference in Tampa, Florida in April will represent District 47 in the semi-finals. There will be nine run offs during the semi-finals. Purvis will Shawn Purvis on the left, receives his 1st place compete in round eight.

trophy for International Speech from District Governor, Rick Furbush at the 2011 Spring Viva Las Vegas Conference in Tampa.

Only the first place finishers of each round will advance to the finals, which will be held on Saturday morning, August 20. Contestants advancing to the finals must have a totally different speech for Saturday’s contest. The winner will hold rights to the title, “2011 World Champion of Public Speaking”.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM will lead a contingent of cheerleaders to Las Vegas comprising of several members of the District Executive Committee as well some club officers and members from throughout District 47.

Congratulations and best wishes to

Toastmaster Shawn Purvis

from fellow Toastmasters in South Florida and the Islands of The Bahamas.

Story & Photo By: Anthony Longley, DTM D-47 Public Relations Officer

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Not All TLIs are Alike!

ork out the timeline details within the first seven days of being assigned the task. It does not matter if you have six weeks or six months, you should still produce a timeline.

There is something to writing things down.

By Tiffany Willis-Gilmore (Area 51 Governor)

There may be several ways to produce a successful Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). However, the one that worked for TLI Miami dealt with putting the people first. Their needs, their wants and their appetites must be nurtured during such an event.

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It is a given that TLI is a requirement for officers.

That need for an educational base is fulfilled

by Toastmasters International by conveniently providing downloads of training material for all officer roles. This allows both the TM presenter and the trainee a comprehensive approach by using the material provided.

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Since “comprehensive” is not always exciting, the presenters are encouraged to add their own twist or flair to make things interesting. Now, in regards to what Toastmasters want, they usually want convenience (i.e., location, time, parking, etc). For the most part, they don’t want their whole weekend consumed with training, not even for Toastmasters.

Our members have different appetites, usually based on their experience and expertise as a Toastmaster. This means the presenters must know enough to satisfy the more advanced Toastmasters without going too far over the heads of the new incoming officers. What a balancing act that must be! That is why the presenters must be familiar with their material and good at what they do.

ollow tradition. It is not necessary to “reinvent the wheel”. Gather as much information as you can from previous chairs and coordinators. Make sure you review and use what was given to you. Whatever you need, Toastmasters International already provides. Although you are following tradition, be sure to put your own signature on your program. Develop something new that can be used in the future.

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iming. Timing is everything at events such as TLI’s. Every session, large or small, needs to be timed. Most importantly, the first session sets the tone and will cause problems if it does not end on time. People need to arrive at their initial training sessions on time. Keep in mind they are familiarizing themselves with their training environment as well.

In a nutshell, the formula for a successful TLI or any other event can be identified by the acronym, SWIFTLY:

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dentify your people immediately. Sure some things will change but put names in all of your slots and change them accordingly. Allow everyone a chance to be a part. Don’t use all of the same people. You want to strengthen your leadership base by matching past, present and future leaders. Give them information and resource material in advance. It is important to empower everyone thereby giving them ownership of the program. This will increase their enthusiasm and their participation. People work better when they have a vested interest in the success of the program.

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earn from this experience. Receive and sort through all of the information and suggestions that you will gather. Elect to follow those that will work for your audience. Realize that everyone will not agree with you. However, as a leader, you must take a stand. Take your decisions seriously and do not waiver.

ecure a location conducive for people and parking. (You should expect 45% to 50% more individuals over registration. The location should be able to accommodate this overflow of people and vehicles.

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ou. Understand that “you” are the link to the people (presenters, keynote, SAA, facilitators, attendees, etc.) and will make it all happen. Therefore, you must shake hands, make calls, send emails and recognize all who participate. You can recognize them on stage, with certificates, with gifts… it is up to you; but you should validate them in some way. This is essential because people need to be uplifted. Compliments are free, give them. Every attendee provides a piece of your TLI puzzle.

Adhere to this formula and you can be assured that your next TLI will be a grand success! ~~~~~~~

Between sessions at the Tampa TLI One hundred and sixty nine Toastmasters attended the July 16th Tampa TLI hosted by Progressive Ins. Multiple officer role sessions were available at different times.

District 47 TLI Flashbacks Tampa TLI - July 16, 2011 Photos by Emily Drenberg TLI Chair: Gerri Almand, Area 36 Governor Keynote Speaker: Marcey Walsh Attendees: 169 Progressive Insurance hosted their third, and largest Tampa TLI to date. One hundred sixty nine Toastmasters were in attendance for an exciting day of officer role training and specialty workshops including “DCP, What’s all the Fuss?,” “Expose Yourself,” and “Successful Contests: Trophies R Us!”

Lori Pritchard schools her group on the fine art of using social media to beef up their club’s public image during her session, “VPPR: Expose Yourself!”

The “Dames” of TLI Tampa: TLI Chair, Gerri Almand, Area 36 Governor; Kathy Furbush, District 47 LGET West; and Presenter Bett Correa, Division C Governor.

Niki WIlson presents “Evaluations: Finding the Perfect Fit” at the Tampa TLI to a packed room.

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Broward County TLI – July 9, 2011 Photos by Rob Adler Keynote Speaker: Mace Horoff Attendees: 150

TLI Flashbacks Continued Boca Raton TLI, June 18, 2011 Photos by John Schneyer TLI Chair: John Schneyer Keynote: Barry Rinehart – “How to Become a Super Hero” Attendees: 380!

We were pleased to have almost 150 Toastmasters attend the training at the Bank Atlantic Headquarters on July 9th. There were sessions offered for all officer positions as well as specialty topics such as High Performance Leadership, Mace Horoff presents Keynote address.

Achieving Greatness, Using Facebook and Professional Speaking Skills.

All workshops were bursting at the seams with anxious listeners and excellent speakers. The beautiful venue was enhanced even more by the confident voices of 380 Toastmasters. Each time we meet for a TLI it just keeps getting better! TLI Chair John Schneyer and team did an outstanding job… congratulations!

Our keynote speaker was Mace Horoff. He talked about not being complacent. He said, “If you think you should do it, you should!” Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event a success.

Some of the 380 attendees enjoying themselves!

A Broward TLI participant shares thoughts with the group.

Angela Byran - Embracing the actor Within

Bahamas TLI, June 18, 2011 TLI Chair: Glennette Reckley Photos by Tony Longley S. C. McPherson Junior HS Auditorium Attendees: 110 TLI in The Bahamas was a grand success with over 100 participants and presentations by a line-up of experienced Toastmasters. The program began with an exciting main platform presentation on how to use the TI on-line club

Dawnna St Louis fires up the crowd

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reports System to enhance DCP results, by Ernesto Gongora. Among the list of outstanding presenters was also District PRO, Anthony Longley, DTM who presented on the role of the Vice President, Public Relations.

Participants are all smiles as they listen to ‘Humorous Speech Writing Techniques’ by Vanessa Scott.

Miami TLI, July 16, 2011 TLI Chair: Tiffany Willis-Gilmore TLI Workshop Coordinator: William Thomas Keynote Speaker: Matthew Hoelscher Attendees: 93

These club officers engage then LGET, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM (current District 47 Governor) in an intimate coaching session. Pamela also Presented on “The Role of President”.

Lydia Harris presents at the Miami TLI

Monigue Sands presents “The Role of Treasurer”.

(L to R) - LGM East, Hieu Huynh; Danelle McNeill, Asst TLI Chair; Staff of Assurant attractively uniformed in yellow and beige receiving appreciation award as host of the Miami TLI. On the far right is Tiffany Willis-Gilmore, TLI Chair, and Pamela D. Rolle, District 47 Governor.

‘When You Are the VPM’ by Roderick Colebrook.

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Welcome to our Newest Club!

Division C ~ Area 33

Practically Speaking Club # 1910124 ~ Chartered 7/26/2011

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August 3, 2011 Dear Toastmaster member, As directed by policy, the Board of Directors periodically reviews membership dues to ensure that the organization can satisfy member needs while continuously enhancing their experience and the services and programs provided. After a review of the organization’s five-year financial forecast of activities compared with forecasted revenue, the Board has voted to increase membership dues.

As a result, on October 1, 2011 Toastmasters’ annual membership dues will increase from $54 (U.S. dollars) to $72 (U.S. dollars), payable in increments of $36 (U.S. dollars) every six months.

Several factors drive this increase: 1) Member needs are greater than ever.

2) Since 1995, membership has grown nearly 55%, from 169,330 members in 1995 to 262,000 in 2010. In this same period, annual dues increased only once in 2005 from $36 (U.S. dollars) to $54 (U.S. dollars).

3) Toastmasters has passed the economy of scale established a decade ago; its support services must expand in order to better serve its ever-expanding member base.

The increased funding will be used to enhance member support and services, and enable the implementation of the five-year Strategic Plan that was developed by the Board of Directors in 2010.

If you have any questions, please review the Frequently Asked Questions document provided below. If you have further questions, please email duesincrease@toastmasters.org.

Sincerely,

Pat Johnson, DTM 2010-2011 International President

Daniel Rex Executive Director

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P.O. Box 9052 • Mission Viejo, CA 92690 B: 949-858-8255 • F: 949-888-0665 www.toastmasters.org

10 Reasons to Embrace 2011 Membership Dues Increase It is often said, “Some people see the glass as half empty, while others see it as half full”.

Every Toastmaster I speak with agrees that we enjoy the most cost effective self improvement program in the world.

Some say, they have paid much more for much less in other programs. Toastmasters International has announced an increase in member dues effective October 1, 2011. Here are 10 reasons to embrace the membership dues increase: 1. Toastmasters, is a self paced program that results in unlimited personal growth for the individual and employee, as well as goal achievement for employers.

2. A letter highlighting the significance of the education award can be sent upon request directly to the CEO or head of HR of your company. This identifies an employee as a self starter and a more valuable asset to the organization thereby, positioning you for career advancement.

3. Members have the opportunity to experiment and gain experience in a friendly and supportive environment.

They can evolve into leadership in the Toastmasters Club, a learning laboratory which will enhance their lives, personally and professionally.

4. Through weekly interactive meetings, members learn how to overcome their fear of speaking and improve morale.

5. Members learn how to think quickly thereby building self confidence.

6. Toastmasters program provides ongoing training at Club meetings resulting in refining time management and organizational skills and critical thinking for the individual.

7. Members develop keen listening skills and receive constructive feedback from effective evaluations resulting in increased self-awareness and more productive teams in the work place. They also learn to critique others in a supportive manner.

8. Access to excellent and professionally written material 9. Exposure to other multi-talented professionals who can offer advice, and mentoring.

10. Toastmasters program provides members with the opportunity to fulfill Officer roles and head committees resulting in leadership growth, career advancement for the individual and better leaders for employers and the community.

Beat the Dues Renewals Deadline!

Membership renewals are due OCTOBER 1st. Here are a few tips that will help ease the dues blues when processing membership payments. Club Officers simply log in to the www.toastmasters.org/login.aspx. Enter your user name and personal password (a club password is no longer required).

1. Once logged in, click on Members site (top left of page) 2. Click on the Club Central link (middle left of page) 3. Click on the club name and number that you are paying dues for (middle of page) 4. Under Conduct Club Business click on Pay dues for my club members (center of page) Some important notes regarding membership payment processing:  There must be a minimum of six members paying dues and three must be renewing  We do not suggest submitting renewal by email because it is not secure  If paying by check, you can print the list with the renewing members indicated and mail it, along with payment to Toastmasters International. Checks must be made payable to Toastmasters International With more than 12,500 clubs paying dues online, we encourage you to pay early and avoid any system slowness due to heavy activity.

Become a DISTINGUISHED Club!

Renew Dues Online TODAY!

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Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club Celebrates 58 Years

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aviation industry like negotiating air mail routes with the US Government. Through the years, Eddie Rickenbacker accomplished many accolades that are too numerous to list. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker suffered a stroke while in Switzerland, and then contracted pneumonia.

He died on July 23, 1973.

he year was 1953. Walt Disney’s Peter Pan premiered at the Roxy Theater in New York; Ernest Hemmingway won a Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea; Elizabeth II was crowned as queen of England and the Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club held its first meeting at the Eastern Airlines Building on 36th Street in Miami, Florida. Chartered by Ira Callman, the club was named after then Eastern Airlines owner, Edward Rickenbacker.

Born On October 8, 1890, in Ohio, Rickenbacker’s formal education did not pass the seventh grade. At thirteen young Eddie had to leave school to find work when his father died. He had an avid affinity toward machines, which led him to enrolling in engineering correspondence courses and aggressively seeking employment in the automotive industry.

Just like the man, the Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters club has had a very diverse history.

Over its 58 year existence the club has seen a lot of dips, turns, slopes and peeks. Recently at its 58th Charter Day Celebration the room at the Goodlet Adult Center in Hialeah, Florida, where the club now meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm was nearly filled. There were people of many different races, nationalities and ages.

The oldest attendee was 96 year old Muriel Tower, who has been a member of the club since the mid 1980s. She has been quoted as saying, ourage is “Our club has never had such doing what interesting and well organized meetings. Our club is headed you are afraid to in the right direction!” The do. youngest attendee was guest, 11 year old Malachi Munroe, There can be no the son of the club’s current courage unless President, Danelle McNeill.

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He went on to become an Indianapolis race car driver before enlisting in the US Army during World War I. His goal was to become a fighter pilot, though you are he had no training or experience.

Through determination and hard work he acquired “ace status” as a pilot. He flew 300 combat hours and had 26 victories, which are record accomplishments.

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Rickenbacker then worked for GM where he was responsible for managing Eastern Air Transport, which he merged with Florida Airways to form Eastern Airlines. He bought Eastern Airlines in 1938, for $3.5 million. Rickenbacker was responsible for many changes in the commercial 13

The club is having its next quarterly membership drive on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, as a part of its effort to build and diversify its membership, and remain a President’s Distinguished Club. Its aim is to train the next generation of members to be better speakers, listeners and thinkers and to produce men and women who will leave an indelible signature on the world as memorable as that of its namesake, Eddie Rickenbacker.

Club Charter Anniversaries for July & August, 2011 Congratulations & Happy Anniversary greetings are extended to the following clubs.

Thank you for your contribution to the growth & success of District 47. On behalf of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM and the District Executive Committee and all of our members across South Florida and Islands of The Bahamas, we wish you a successful, President’s Distinguished Year!

July Anniversaries Club Name....................... Club Number........Div/Area......... Charter Date......Anniv. Number Freeport Eagles.......................1425................ I/84.............. 7/01/89..................... 22nd Brickell Toastmasters.................7619................ E/50.............. 7/01/89..................... 22nd Ft. Myers Noontide...................8956................ A/10.............. 7/01/92...................... 19th Executive Evaluators.................3383................ B/21.............. 7/01/00...................... 11th Practically Speaking............... 1910124.............. C/33.............. 7/26/11.......................... 0

August Anniversaries West Kendall...........................8370................ E/55.............. 8/01/91...................... 18th Toast of the Coast....................6544................ A/12.............. 8/01/97...................... 14th Sawgrass Toastmasters............. 590751.............. B/20.............. 8/19/03....................... 8th ADP Toastmasters.................. 1070541.............. E/55.............. 8/03/07....................... 4th The Point Toastmasters........... 1126118.............. H/94.............. 8/08/08....................... 3rd FIS Toastmasters...................

High Voltage Voices................

Exquisite Orators...................

HSBC Dynamic Articulators.......

HSBC Speech Masters..............

Tidewell Rand......................

1373645.............. G/73.............. 8/13/09....................... 2nd 1376226.............. D/41.............. 8/17/09....................... 2nd 1538207.............. C/36.............. 8/24/10........................1st 1538132.............. C/32.............. 8/24/10........................1st 1538155.............. C/30.............. 8/26/10........................1st 1538985.............. A/60.............. 8/27/10........................1st

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Club CC Challenge

Club AC Challenge

Clubs that submit 4 CC’s

by December 31, 2011 will receive...

Clubs that submit 2 AC’s

by December 31, 2011 will receive...

Club DCP Challenge

Club Training Challenge

Clubs that complete 9 DCP points by December 31, 2011 will receive…

Clubs that have all 7 Officers Trained in both terms will receive...

an entry for a drawing for a Free Spring Conference Registration

Distinguished Club DCP Challenge Distinguished Clubs that earn all 6 educational DCP points by 6/30/12 will receive….

Contact your Area Governor for questions about these incentives

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Earn Awards & Win Rewards D47 MORE MEMBER PROGRAM Individuals who recruit 15 members between July 1 – September 30 will WIN free registration for the Fall

Conference !

(Individual must be listed as the sponsor on the membership application)

DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM Clubs that recruit 8 or more NEW members between July 22 – September 22 will receive: 4 PACK CC MANUALS MEMBERSHIP PIN per qualifying member!

Clubs that PAY DUES by September 9 will receive 2 CL MANUALS and an EVALUATION KIT

START NEW CLUBS Clubs chartered by September 30 will receive a free CUSTOMIZED CLUB BANNER and BANNER BAG!

SPEECHCRAFT & YOUTH LEADERSHIP Clubs that complete a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program by November 15 will receive $25 District Dollars (limit 1 per Club and redeemable by the District

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Divisions’ Humorous & Speech Evaluation Contests Schedule

Toastmasters Recognized as Exceptional Club Coaches

Division A – Robert Rizzo, Governor Oct. 7, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm Pelican Preserve Country Club 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd.

Fort Myers, FL 33913-7092 Admission: $25 (Refreshments inc’l) Division B – Jeanine Kinsey, Governor Sept. 17, 2011 - 9:00 am to Noon IGFA Fishing Rodeo Museum Admission: $8.00 on-line/$10.00 at the door

Robert Rizzo

Shari Francis

Congratulations to Robert Rizzo and Shari Francis for winning the Club Coach Weekly Editor’s Choice Award for their coaching efforts during 2009 – 2010.

Robert Rizzo, Division A Governor, served as Club Coach for Collier Communique Toastmasters Club # 4392 and Shari Francis Past-Area 43 Governor served as Club Coach for WCR Palm Beaches Toastmasters Club # 12816688.

Division C - Bett Correa, Governor Oct. 8, 2011 - 8:30 to 1:00 pm Progressive Ins Bldg C 4030 Crescent Park Dr. Riverview FL Admission: $6:00 Division D – Kristin DeLuca, Governor Oct.1, 2011 - 12 pm Palm Beach IMPROV in CityPlace, West Palm Beach (Lunch included in admission fee)

The Editor’s Choice Award recognizes especially, effective Club Coaches who: 1. Help a low-membership Club attain the Distinguished (or better) Club Award level

Division E – Mitch McInnis, Governor Saturday October 1, 2011 from 12-3 pm Assurant Solutions, 11222 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, FL 33157

2. Write and share their story with the Club Coach Weekly 3. Have coached so well, that the Club wins the Distinguished (or better) Club Award the following year.

Division F – Lori Stephens, Governor Oct. 1, 2011 - Time: TBA Venue: TBA Division G - Cathy Naabe, Governor Oct. 1, 2011 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sun Coast Hospice 5771 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 300, Clearwater, FL 33760

View the Club Coach Weekly Newsletter for Robert (issue 4) and Shari (issue 17) at http://www.dist8tm. org/clubcoach.html Club Coaches Weekly, is a newsletter that got started last year to provide ideas, stories and inspiration to club coaches throughout Toastmasters International.

Two stories from District 47 have been featured, and the editor of the newsletter has put out a call to have more success stories to share this year. This newsletter is written by club coaches for the benefit of club coaches. Successful coaches write and share their stories.

Division H – Sparkie Lovejoy, Governor Oct 15th (10 am-1 pm) Aston Gardens 12951 West Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 855-2811 Division I – Rachel Ferguson, Governor Oct. 6 @ 7:00pm Worker’s House Tonique William’s-Darling Highway Nassau, Bahamas Admission: $5.00

Coaches interested in sharing their stories should contact the Editor of Club Coach Weekly, John Murphy at: johnmurphy74@yahoo.com.

Contributed by John Murphy & Pamela D. Rolle

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District 47 Public Relations Contest 2011-2012 Qualifying Period: August 1, 2011 to March 21, 2012 (Awards to be presented during District 47, Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fl. May 4-6, 2012)

Newsletter Requirements:

Minimum 3 submissions by March 21, 2012; Identify Club, Area, Division and District Name and Number; The Toastmasters Mission; Achievements of Club Members; How to be a Distinguished Club Information; Name and contact information for Club President and VPPR. Newsletter Judging Criteria: Content – 50% (interest, diversity, language/grammar, informative value).

Design & Layout – 30% (ease of reading, structure, aesthetic appeal, graphics, etc.).

Photos – 20 % (quality, interest, relevance).

Website Requirements:

URL linked to District website ; Uncluttered website; All information current; All links working.

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Award Categories: Best Club Newsletter Top 3 prizes (club editor and club); Best Club Website - Top 3 prizes (club webmaster and club).

Contact: Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM <> District 47 Public Relations Officer (PRO) tlongley@toastmastersd47.org <> Phone: (954) 246 4861 <> Skype: anthony_tony_longley

How Is Your ‘SocMe’ Etiquette?

by Phyllis May, DTM, member of Key West Toastmasters in Key West, Florida.

It is probably safe to say most Toastmasters of today grew up without cell phones, email, facebook, blogs and other variations of social media. These phenomena became a part of our lives and without parents or teachers being responsible for our etiquette, we all embraced the new technology together. However, in our enthusiasm, manners and etiquette apparently were never considered as part of the learning curve.

By now, enough time has elapsed with a group of children who will never know life, without this technology. We can call this the Social Media or “SocMe” generation. Since the trail we are blazing is not one with many examples, is it too late to realize that new technology brings new etiquette? Don’t we know that we need to make an effort to use our technology without losing our manners?

The newest “SocMe” protocol is to remember the relationship that you want with your friends.

Since more people appear to be on Facebook and since it is more social, rather than business, let’s start there: Facebook is a wonderful way of connecting for personal and business reasons. It’s great to get to know people more intimately than we might ordinarily get to know them through a more business or organizational channel. If you have a business and want to promote it, always be careful about the personal image you are projecting. Posts that are all business are boring. Posts that are all personal are great and help us feel like we know someone better. Combining the two effectively however, is a fine line to walk but I can name many Toastmasters who do it with great skill. Two names you would recognize are, Sheryl Roush and Darren LaCroix. Through their facebook communication, they make you feel like they know you personally and like you know them personally too. They connect interpersonally while also maintaining their professional and business image to achieve their endeavors.

If I accept your ‘friend’ request please don’t “use and abuse” our friendship. Spam in Facebook is just as annoying as spam emails. I don’t mind being asked to vote for something or ‘like’ something once…or maybe twice…but not every hour! That’s abuse and your ‘SocMe’ etiquette needs to be refreshed. Unfortunately, if you send a message on Facebook to every one of your friends, there is no bcc. Sending a message with hundreds of names on it is a big ‘faux pas’. If you truly need to spam that many people, use your email address book and use the bcc option….but it’s still spam, no matter what you call it. Use discretion in tagging photos, especially if the photo is unflattering or if the person is not in it.

Just remember….you can’t ‘un-ring’ the bell. You want your ‘SocMe’ to enhance relationships although unfortunately, even with the best intentions, they don’t always work that way. We are all learning as we go and just when we think we have it figured out, it will all be…“oh, so 15 minutes ago!” See you on Facebook and I promise not to annoy you. If I do, you have every right to ‘unfriend’ me!

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Corporate Corner A STIMULUS THAT’S BETTER THAN A DTM By: Josh Frank, Treasure Coast Toastmasters, Corporate Committee Chair District 47, cell 772-633-4234, email bizwiz.frank2@gmail.com

As a business consultant, business owner, and Toastmaster, I have always been amazed at how we overlook our strengths in presenting our Toastmasters organization as a low cost solution to overcoming business obstacles. As an analyst who has been into hundreds of companies to identify and quantify their issues, so they can move forward, I have discovered that every problem is rooted in failed communication and leadership. Better communication and leadership is what we learn and teach in Toastmasters. We hold many solutions.

My mission through Toastmasters is to show people and companies how to help themselves to a better life. I, as corporate club chair and an independent business consultant who knows something personally about the ups and downs of life and business, would like to help others to help themselves.

Two years ago we successfully tried these concepts in Division E, the largest and “most dysfunctional” Division in the new District 84, according to the then “Big Three”. We had the advantage of four knowledgeable and dedicated Area Governors, but we also had three Area Governors who were “missing in action”. We were centered in Orlando, though not in a major metro like West Palm or Tampa/St. Petersburg, we learned a lot by putting on two “Interactive Job Interview Workshops”, of which I was rather proud. These programs helped others to help themselves.

As for direct business skills tools one can acquire through Toastmasters: Use table topics for elevator pitches or “2 minute drill” sales presentations. Use prepared speeches to improve performance in sales or administrative departments. Use evaluations for inspired coaching and management of people, especially the “Oreo” technique of tweaking performance tips with positive enforcement on both sides of your corrective comments. Use effective meeting skills guidelines for timely and effective meetings. When we set-up a Toastmasters Club at a corporation, all of this should be sold to the CEO. Goals should be set for designated areas of improvement that are non-monetary. Mentors with training should establish a year-long custom program to ensure effectiveness.

Milk and cookies: For everyone there are tremendous educational opportunities personally and in High Performance Leadership (HPL) projects as well as, DTM prospects. For me however, the best rewards were personal. I was sitting out, resting with my therapy guy in front of a restaurant, smoking a cigar, having suffered a stroke 4 months earlier. I was unexpectedly approached by a young women and her husband. She called out and hugged me; she just wanted to let me know how useful the Interactive Job Interview Workshops had been in acquiring her dream job in Vero, a tough job market. For me, this is the true satisfaction in working with corporate clubs, even better than a DTM! Call me if you want a part in this rewarding experience!

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Smedley Smedley Award Membership Building Contest Program Dates: August 1 – September 30

It all began in 1924. Ralph Smedley invited a few men to meet in the Santa Ana, California YMCA where he conducted the first meeEng of what would eventually evolve into Toastmasters InternaEonal.

One person iniEated a program that would go on to affect millions of people. In his honor, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30?

! ! ! ! ! !

By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on your club’s banner.

Membership applicaEons and payment for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30.

Each member's join date as listed on the applicaEon must be no later than September.

Transfer and charter members do NOT count for credit.

In addiEon to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.

Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

hYp://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding/MembershipContests.aspx

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Education Awards in the month of June: ~~~~~

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COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS

Member Tarleton, Laurie A. Bara, Kathleen M. Frederick, Susana E. Finlayson, Fernella M. Forbes, Zendal Longley, Anthony J. Lewis, Anwar Tony del Carpio, Maria del Pilar Perez, Antonio Martinez, Maria Teresa Foxwell, Mark Gudihal, Seema S Horton, Joshua Ryan, Susan M. Scott, Oliver J Jackson, Jennifer Philipson, Walter Gaertner, Kathryn Starr, Albert E Ortiz, Andrea M. Gonzalez, Paul A. Kronz, Brian Michael Zorland, Adam Jones, Jim Kihlberg, Kristina Kinsey, Matthew A. Reubert, Norma Illsen, Ana Barkley, Kip Berson, Jeffrey Alvarez, Rafael J. Harris, Kenneth R Miller, Sopnovia Rosaclair Burrows, Leonardo Edgecombe, Crystal Latonya Thomas, Betty Marquez, Dan Hays, Herbert Reed, Amanda K Caffie-Simpson, Wanda Saunders, L. Sydney Kochhar, Neeta Colimon, Alain

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Club Name Toast Of The County Club City Power Toastmasters Club Miami Toastmasters en Español Action For Achievement Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Coral Gables Club Coral Gables Club Coral Gables Club Gelfand Good Morning TM Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club Delray Newsmakers Club Davie Toastmasters Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Naples Toastmasters Club Naples Toastmasters Club Naples Toastmasters Club Achievers Club Tech Data Club Tech Data Club Boca Raton Toastmasters Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club Early Bird Club Early Bird Club North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club Tampa Noonshiners Club Tampa Noonshiners Club Destined For Success Toastmasters Club Destined For Success Toastmasters Club Destined For Success Toastmasters Club Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Toast Of The Gold Coast Club Carrollwood Toastmasters Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Pembroke Pines Club Honeywell Toastmasters Club

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Honeywell Toastmasters Club Honeywell Toastmasters Club Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club Miami Lakes Club Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club Telecom Park Toastmasters Wellington Toastmasters Club Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Real Talkers Club Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club Cousteau Club Cousteau Club Universal Toastmasters Club Universal Toastmasters Club Universal Toastmasters Club Easy Talkers Club Easy Talkers Club Easy Talkers Club Miami Dade Toastmasters Club West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Toast of Las Olas Toast of Las Olas Sawgrass Toastmasters Club JPMC Highlanders Middle Keys Toastmasters Club Middle Keys Toastmasters Club Middle Keys Toastmasters Club Metlife Motivators Club Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club Scotia Dynasty Club Scotia Dynasty Club Scotia Dynasty Club Scotia Dynasty Club Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC Club Destiny Club Destiny Club Destiny

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Kinsey, Matthew A. Kinsey, Jeanine Carol Balfour, Denison Jenene Wilson, Arthur Dorsett, Annamae Clemmons, Cassandra M. Morey, Freeman Andrew Redalia, Debra Behm, Mercedes Wiley, Peggy Johnson, Vivienne Perez-Rolon, Kimberly West, Charles V. VARSAMES, KELLY B Paremske, mark E Garg, Mohit Roche, Clifford C. Furbush, Kathy L. Mosser, Melinda Lopez, Jerson Strong, Phyllis Collie, Elvis M. Mackey, Chuck B Labuhn, Carol Charnow, Meryl A. Fiddler, Tia C Bryant, Beverley A. Bryant, Beverley A. Thezine, Laura Henry James, Heather S. Cavalcant, Roy D Edgerley, Michael S. Smith, Nicola N Davis, Tracey Choby, Steven J. Glidewell, Meigs A. Hall, Kevin J. Disher, Mary Clarke, Paula Gibson, Genevieve R. Goodman, Radjiv Orlatundo Miller, Stephen Cooper, Jeanette M. Prince, Peter Constantini, Stanley E Taylor-Fawkes, Rose Elizabeth Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Green, Shelly K. Stubbs, Anthony Samuel Brooks, Myrna S. 24

Giver’s Gain Toastmasters Giver’s Gain Toastmasters Masters of Excellence Englewood Toastmasters Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Humor O Us Renaissance Speakers Clearwater Renaissance Speakers Clearwater Renaissance Speakers Clearwater Renaissance Speakers Clearwater E.T. Communicators The Lazydays Toastmasters Club BDPB Talking Heads The Point Toastmasters The Point Toastmasters HDR Tampa Toastmasters HDR Tampa Toastmasters Pro’s Like Us Wellcare Toastmasters Power Speakers of MCG Power Speakers of MCG Calvary Deliverance Dynamic Persuaders Hobe Sound Toasters WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park Hollywood Toastmasters Hollywood Toastmasters Hollywood Toastmasters Hollywood Toastmasters Heartland Talk of the Town Kforce Kommunicators RBC Legends Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club New York Life Communicators for Life Port Charlotte Toastmasters B.U.T. Nation Builders B.U.T. Nation Builders P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club New York Life The Company That Speaks New York Life The Company That Speaks Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters Sojourner-Douglass Platinum Achievers Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club BAF Stars Toastmasters Club Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

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Richardson-Stubbs, Marie T Bowe, Philip A.D. Swann, De’Shenell D Thompson, Elbert C. King-Johnson, Shonalee Paulise Bennett, Tatanisha L. Peterseim, William T. Correa, Elizabeth Rose

Visionary Communicators Visionary Communicators Visionary Communicators Visionary Communicators Aviation High Flyers Spirited Toastmasters 9-12 Toastmasters 9-12 Toastmasters

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS

Member Carroll-Strachan, Linda Brown, Chavez Wehner, Stacie Acevedo, Gerardo Notman, David Kinsey, Matthew A. Saltzman, Tammy DeLuca, Kristin Marie Bel, David Gilds, Kevin William Saunders, Hubert Saunders, L. Sydney Stortz, Linda A Pagels, Carole Ann Ashoka, Mandegere C. Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Balfour, Denison Jenene Taylor, Kramer B. Mazak, Jeremy A. Conover, Terrence Leonard Urbizu, Kelly Dean, Andre Balfour, Denison Jenene Buckner, Loretta Lonsdale, Sharyn Furbush, Kathy L. Simmons, Judy Lucinda Mutnik, Jeffrey M. Rice, Ronald Owen, Michael W. Nemitz, David D. Barnes, Jack Kimball Walker, Holley Elizabeth Toote, Carletha W. Pinder, Shonell Margo Dean, Randy E. Pinder, John Torra, Richard G. 25

Club Name Freeport Eagles First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Delray Newsmakers Club Club Awesome Club Davie Toastmasters Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Templeton Talking Club Carrollwood Toastmasters 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club Honeywell Toastmasters Club Voice Of Champions Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Palm Harbor Toastmasters Toast of Las Olas The Big Wheels Club Club Destiny Masters of Excellence Tarpon Talkers Englewood Toastmasters Humor O Us E.T. Communicators BDPB Talking Heads Pro’s Like Us WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters Miami Beach Toastmasters Miami Beach Toastmasters JABIL TOASTMASTERS Legalites Toastmasters Club B.U.T. Nation Builders P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club Bankers Toastmasters

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Member Franks, LaShawna Evette Fielder, Theresa Rodriguez, Sasha R. Lovejoy, Sparkie Passino, Jennifer J Burrows, Leonardo

Club Name FIS Toastmasters New York Life The Company That Speaks Florida City Speedway Speakers Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Outspoken Toastmasters Visionary Communicators

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Member Club Name Hoyt, Brian M. Delray Newsmakers Club Newcombe, Jerry T. Early Bird Club Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Ramsay, Michelle Anne Pembroke Pines Club Naabe, Cathy Honeywell Toastmasters Club Perry, Kathleen S Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club Anderson, James M. Telecom Park Toastmasters Moore, Donna Jean Real Talkers Club Martin, Wence M Cousteau Club Pantaleo, Janet M. Highrisers Toastmasters Club Dodge, Janet Lea FCCI Toastmasters Club Jackman, Jason Everett The Big Wheels Club Haseltine, Jill Bay Pines Toastmasters Club Markham, Wendy Ceridian St. Pete Club Romeus, Laniel First Edition Club Dorsett, Annamae Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Miller, Roselyn Yvonne Dynamic Persuaders Brooks, Ray Hollywood Toastmasters Shader, Alan Hollywood Toastmasters Stephens, Lori J. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club Korkowski, Edward Michael Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

Club # 911 2166 2727 5083 7178 7306 7943 9745 9745 896304 971904 1039583 1314025 1358961

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Member Coleman, Jerome Forrester, Sean F. Strasdas, Barbara Castleman, Sybrian L Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti Dunham, Patricia A. Boerner, Donna J. Brown, Michael Rogero Harris-Smith, Mary A. Bryan, Angela Campbell, Garnett A. Furbush, Richard I. Albury, Andrew Clement Alphonso Brown, Bennique I. 26

Club Name City Power Toastmasters Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Carrollwood Toastmasters Healing Communicators Club Real Talkers Club Easy Talkers Club Motorola Communicators Club Motorola Communicators Club Giverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gain Toastmasters Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Renaissance Speakers Clearwater Abaco Lighthouse Beamers B.U.T. Nation Builders

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Miller, Roselyn Yvonne

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Member Scott, David Stuart Williams Gordon, Patrice E. Williams Gordon, Patrice E. McNeill, S. Danelle Godet, Dion Forbes, Zendal Munroe, Valentino Brown, Chavez Bowe, Ronrick Palacious, Cleveland Hanley Colebrook, Roderick Slavik, Mary Louise Finizio, Elizabeth Walker Oliva, Edith Gilbreath, Angie R. Castleman, Sybrian L Saunders, Hubert Saunders, L. Sydney Beckles, Cynthia E. McIntosh, Jevon H. Martin, Wence Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti Toote, Carletha W. Taylor, Kramer B. McIntosh, Denero Rashad Hildebrand, Rodrigo A Taylor, Beverly K. Cruz, Teodoro Jorge Rowland, Ethel Shankariah, Sundara Moorthi Paul, Euvunka Figueroa, Melanie Choby, Steven J. Demeritte, Nicole Kinsey, Matthew A. Lovejoy, Sparkie Buckner, Loretta Munnings-McFall, Sonovia Latoya Braynen, Gwendolyn Monique Redalia, Debra Milnes, Arnie B. Lake, Karen A. Norris, Jonathan N. Polanski, Kelli A Moeller, Mary M.

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COMPETENT LEADERS

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Club Name City Power Toastmasters Club Action For Achievement Club Action For Achievement Club Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Ft Myers Club Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club Club Awesome Club Tampa Noonshiners Club Carrollwood Toastmasters 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Wellington Toastmasters Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Healing Communicators Club Real Talkers Club Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Port St. Lucie Speakers Oldsmar Top of the Morning Club First Bahamas Law Enforcement Club JPMC Highlanders Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club Scotia Dynasty Club Giverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gain Toastmasters Tarpon Talkers Tarpon Talkers Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Renaissance Speakers Clearwater Renaissance Speakers Clearwater BDPB Talking Heads SBC Toastmasters Club Power Speakers of MCG Power Speakers of MCG

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Strasdas, Barbara Hobe Sound Toasters Otten, Janet E. Hobe Sound Toasters Kinzler, Timothy M. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters Fiddler, Leniel The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park Lattuga, Debbie Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Phelps, Howard F. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Meyer, Kathleen M JABIL TOASTMASTERS Toote, Carletha W. Legalites Toastmasters Club Merola, John Joseph Port Charlotte Toastmasters Dean, Randy E. P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club Bain, Cindira Nadia B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club Franks, LaShawna Evette FIS Toastmasters Fielder, Theresa New York Life The Company That Speaks Echavarria, Dolores L. New York Life The Company That Speaks Cooper, Jeanette M. New York Life The Company That Speaks Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Harwood, Steven Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club Brooks, Myrna S. Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters Thompson, Elbert C. Visionary Communicators Armbrister, Cynthia Louise Visionary Communicators Adderley, Gladstone Valentino Aviation High Flyers O’Neil Lamarche, Samantha M. American Express Master Communicators Kest, Deborah American Express Master Communicators

ADVANCED LEADERS

Member Club Name Ferguson, Rachel A. Action For Achievement Club Young, Pedro First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Dye, David M. Coral Gables Club Vitale, Marie B. Donoghue-Dunedin Club Oliva, Edith Club Awesome Club Ritchie, Cindy Bradenton Toastmasters Club Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Gilds, Kevin William Carrollwood Toastmasters Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club Venkatappa, Murali B Telecom Park Toastmasters Mackey, Michael R. Healing Communicators Club Robey, Karen A. FCCI Toastmasters Club Markham, Wendy Ceridian St. Pete Club Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry First Bahamas Law Enforcement Club Kinsey, Matthew A. Giver’s Gain Toastmasters Tuller, Robert Toast ‘N Progress Buckner, Loretta Tarpon Talkers Peterson, Simone A. Power Speakers of MCG Lewis, Takara M. The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park Dianic, Beth Anne JABIL TOASTMASTERS 28

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Club # 1600 2166 2727 3668 4145 965328

ALB ALB ALB ALB ALB ALS ALS ALS ALS ALS ALS

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Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Boiwu, Nyemade Pearl Calas, Angela Brooks, Myrna S. Korkowski, Edward Michael Ferguson, Craig F. Strasdas, Barbara Lightfoot, James E. Furbush, Richard I. Drenberg, Emily Brooks, Myrna S.

Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Savarese Speakers Savarese Speakers Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Jose Gaspar Club Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Toast ‘N Progress Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Member Guanipa, Yraida Strasdas, Barbara Schneyer, John J. Schneyer, John J. Lightfoot, James E. Furbush, Richard I. Correa, Elizabeth Rose Strong, Jane E. Holtzman, Ellen M. Lovejoy, Sparkie

Club Name Coral Gables Club Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Toastmasters Boca Raton Toastmasters Jose Gaspar Club Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Telecom Park Toastmasters Pro’s Like Us JABIL TOASTMASTERS Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS

Member Ferguson, Craig F. Forrester, Sean F. Strasdas, Barbara Lightfoot, James E. Furbush, Richard I. Drenberg, Emily

Club Name First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Donoghue-Dunedin Club Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Jose Gaspar Club Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Toast ‘N Progress

District 47 Toastmasters earned 1663 educational awards

in the 2010 - 2011 Toastmasters’ year 353 awards were earned in June!

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Member Drenberg, Emily

2010-2011 TRIPLE CROWN AWARDS

Schneyer, John J. Balfour, Denison Jenene Albury, Andrew Clement Alphonso Beckles, Cynthia E. Phelps, Howard F. Wayne, Vicki Furbush, Richard I. Lovejoy, Sparkie Rice, Ronald Rizzo, Robert F. Strasdas, Barbara Thompson, Elbert C. Bryan, Curtis Correa, Elizabeth Rose Furbush, Kathy L. Hart, Evelyn K. Humes, A. Jamaal Huynh, Hieu H. Kinsey, Jeanine Carol Kinsey, Matthew A. Longley, Anthony J. Lynch, Jack Macmunn, Kathleen E. McDonald, Sashane Sonya Rando, Elizabeth A. Saunders, L. Sydney Siegel, Kelly M. Somerville, York T. Stubbs, Wentworth Taschereau, Elizabeth Young, David Andrew Aragon, Jairo Baetzel, Karen Lee Behrens, Vicente A. Brooks, Myrna S. Bryan, Angela Burrows, Leonardo Castle, Karen M Denton, Aurea R Ferrara, Michelle Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Johnson, Nadia Hope Lashua, Roberta R. Lightfoot, James E.

Count Awards 14 ALB, CL, ACS, ACB, CC, ALB, ACS, CL, LDREXC, CC, ACG, ALB, DTM, ALS 14 LDREXC, CC, CL, CC, CL, LDREXC, LDREXC, ACS, CC, CC, ACG, CL, CL, CC 8 CC, CC, ALS, ACG, DTM, CC, ACB, ACB 7 ACG, CC, ALB, ACS, ACB, ALB, LDREXC 7 LDREXC, CC, CC, LDREXC, ACB, CC, CL 7 CL, ACG, LDREXC, CC, ALB, ACS, CL 7 ACS, ACG, DTM, CL, CL, ALS, LDREXC 6 ACG, LDREXC, ACS, ALB, ALS, DTM 6 CC, CL, CL, ALB, ACB, LDREXC 6 ACG, DTM, CC, ALS, LDREXC, ACB 6 ALB, ACG, LDREXC, DTM, ALS, CC 6 ACS, ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CL 6 CL, ALB, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CC 5 ACS, ALB, CC, ACG, CC 5 ACS, ALB, ACG, CC, LDREXC 5 CC, CC, ACB, CC, CL 5 ACS, ACB, ALB, CC, CL 5 ALB, CL, ACB, CC, ACB 5 ACS, ALS, DTM, ACB, ACG 5 LDREXC, DTM, ALS, ACG, CC 5 ACB, CC, ALB, CL, CC 5 CC, DTM, CC, ACB, CL 5 ALB, CL, DTM, ALS, LDREXC 5 ACS, ACB, ALB, CL, CC 5 CL, CC, ACB, CC, ACS 5 ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CL 5 CC, ACB, ACS, CL, ALB 5 CL, DTM, ACG, ALS, LDREXC 5 CL, CC, ACG, CL, ACB 5 CC, ACS, ALB, ACB, ACG 5 ALB, LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTM 5 CL, CC, ALB, ACB, ACS 4 ACS, CC, CL, CL 4 ACS, CL, ACG, ALB 4 CC, CL, CC, CL 4 ALS, CC, CL, ALB 4 ACS, CL, ALB, ACG 4 ACB, CC, ACB, CC 4 CL, ALB, ACB, LDREXC 4 CL, ACB, ALB, CL 4 ALB, CL, ACB, CC 4 CC, ALB, CL, ACS 4 ACS, CL, ALB, CC 4 ALB, ALB, ACG, CC 4 DTM, ALS, LDREXC, CC 4 ACG, LDREXC, DTM, ALS 30

Longo, J. Carson Magruder, Julie Mayrosh, Mary B. Moore, David E. Newbold, Ria Christina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Lamarche, Samantha M. Olson, Rhoda A Pineda, Michael Santarsieri, Anthony C. Sarris, Eileen A. Saunders, Hubert Simmons, Judy Lucinda Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Thomas, William Nelson Toote, Carletha W. Tuller, Robert Williams Gordon, Patrice E. Williams, Nicole Delores Yvette Allen-Hendricks, Sophia A. Almand, Gerri Barnes, Jack Kimball Barnes, Russell C. Boiwu, Nyemade Pearl Boothe, Cynthia Theresa Bowe, Willard B. Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Buckner, Loretta Calas, Angela Cartwright, Michaelangelo Cartwright, Samantha Rhondia Cartwright, Shelmerdine Castleman, Sybrian L Chaconas, Glenda L. Choby, Steven J. DeLuca, Kristin Marie DePace, Christine F Eason, Amy E Eichenberger, Tonya A. Esposito, David S. Fielder, Theresa Fort, Joanne Foster, Demekas D. Francis, Shari S. Gourley, Marie Kaye Hamlin, Colin Michael Harris, Lydia Hobbs, John R Hu, Marilyn Meifang Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti Jennings, Eustacia Marie

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DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ALB CC, CL, ACB, ALB ALB, ACB, CL, ACS LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ALB ALB, ACB, CL, CC CL, CC, ALB, CL LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTM CL, ACS, ACG, ALB DTM, ACG, LDREXC, ALS ACG, CC, CL, ALB ACS, ACB, ALB, CL CL, CC, ACB, ALB DTM, ACG, ALS, ACB CL, CL, CC, ACB CL, ACB, CC, CL ACB, CC, CL, ALB ALB, ACS, CL, CL ACG, CC, LDREXC, ACS CL, ALB, CC ACB, CL, ALB CL, CC, ACB CL, CC, ALB CL, CC, ALB ALB, CC, ACB ALB, CL, CC CC, ALB, CL ALB, ACB, CL CL, CC, ALB CC, CL, ACS CC, CC, CL ACB, CL, ALB ACS, ACG, CL CL, CC, ALB CL, CC, CC CL, ALB, ACB ALB, CL, CC ACS, ALS, LDREXC CC, ACB, CL DTM, ALS, ALB CC, ACB, CL CC, ALB, CL LDREXC, ALS, DTM CC, CC, CL CL, CC, CC ACB, CL, CC CL, CC, ALB ACB, CC, CL DTM, CL, CC CC, CL, ACG ACB, CC, CL 31

Johnson, Jay W. Kest, Deborah Kuck, Jeffrey Lewis, Takara M. Martin, Wence Martin, Wence M Maynard, Patrice Mazak, Jeremy A McClure, Steven Allan McKellar, Kenneth Lee Miller, Roselyn Yvonne Naabe, Cathy Oliva, Edith Passino, Jennifer J Patterson, Ron J. Perry, Lynn A Peterson, Simone A. Phelps, Susan Lee Polur, Lou Ritchie, Cindy Rivera, Patricia Robey, Karen A. Rodriguez, Sasha R. Saltzman, Tammy Setaro, James D. Springer, Jason Edmond Stephens, Lori J. Stiles, Patricia J. Stortz, Linda A Susskind, Willasue Thomas, Jeffrey S. Urbizu, Kelly Vail, Scott Venkatappa, Murali B Walker, Holley Elizabeth Wallace, Dwain Andrew Wicinski, Greg R Williams, Collette Wendy Wong, Nadia M. Yanatsis, Anthony A.

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CL, CC, ALB ACB, ALB, CL ALB, CL, ACB ACB, CL, ALB ACB, CC, CL ACB, CC, ACS ALB, CL, CC CC, CL, ACB LDREXC, ALS, ACS CC, ACS, ACB ALB, ACS, ACG CL, ALB, ACS CC, CL, ALB CL, CC, ACB ACG, ALB, CL ALB, ACB, CL CL, ACB, ALB CC, CL, CL ACG, ALS, DTM CL, ALB, ACB CC, ACB, CL CC, CL, ALB CL, CC, ACB CL, CC, ACB CC, ALS, DTM ACB, CL, CC ACB, ALB, ACS ALB, ACB, CL CL, CC, ACB ACB, CC, LDREXC CL, CC, ACS ACB, CL, ALB ACG, CC, CC CC, CL, ALB CL, ALB, ACB ALB, ALS, DTM ACB, ALB, CC CC, ACG, DTM CC, ACG, ALB ALB, ACB, CL

Congratulations

to the 136 Toastmasters who earned Triple Crown awards in 2010 - 2011. Together they earned a total of 539 awards.

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Education Awards in the month of July: ~~~~~

COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS Club # 1425 1425 1639 1958 1978 1978 1978 2096 2096 2166 2463 2463 4392 4392 5083 5083 5173 5222 5758 5933 6261 6261 6745 6818 7362 7653 8248 8437 8664 9822 1216633 1342880 1347294 1361268 1361268 1361268 1361268 1373645 1469413 1498795 1610255

Award Member CC MIlls, Anika Vernice CC Pratt, Deborah Y. CC Hester, Thomas A. CC Peppers, Charlie Dwayne CC Dennis, Kerry-Ann Alicia CC Vinikoor, Lori R. CC Shah, Dhwani CC Sawyers, Latrel N. CC Simon, John H. CC Daumen, Cathy M CC Moore, Pamela G. CC Wu, Weber C CC DeVoe, Richard M. CC Pritchard, Robyn CC De Leon, Delfino F CC Niklas, Edward J CC Brown, Andrew Jeffrey CC Newman, Eloise Anita CC Barnett, Ed CC Hedges, Christopher CC White-Jenkins, Andretta CC Carter, Susan CC Strand, Erica Elaine CC Francisco, Chim CC Thomas, Adam W. CC Simms, Joset CC Leo, James Robert CC Rowland, Ethel CC Narayanasamy, Venkatassubramanian CC Woodbeck, Linda CC DelValle, Angel L CC Johnson, Moses Anton CC Atkinson, Wendy M. CC Copechal, Judy CC Parker, Jerrold Ryan CC Bradshaw, Murphy J. CC Hill, Jeannie M. CC Peacock, Wendy L. CC Kinsey, Brandon A. CC Ottenwalder, Julyssa Y. CC Baker, Tracy T 33

Club Name Freeport Eagles Freeport Eagles Speaker’s Circle Sarasota Toastmasters Club West Boca Club West Boca Club West Boca Club Gelfand Good Morning TM Club Gelfand Good Morning TM Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club South Dade Toastmasters Club South Dade Toastmasters Club Collier Communique Club Collier Communique Club Carrollwood Toastmasters Carrollwood Toastmasters Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club Weston Area Toastmasters Club STAR Toastmasters Serho Sundowners Club Serho Sundowners Club Telecom Park Toastmasters Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club Highrisers Toastmasters Club Universal Toastmasters Club Palm Harbor Toastmasters Port St. Lucie Speakers RiverWalk Toastmasters Club Financial Connection Toastmasters Club NCCI Toastmasters BOB Eagles Port Charlotte Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters FIS Toastmasters Outspoken Toastmasters Savarese Speakers MacDill Toastmasters Club

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS

Club # Award Member 1667 ACB Walsh, Marcey J 1702 ACB Slavik, Mary Louise 2652 ACB Grimes, Stephen T. 7082 ACB Conde, Valezka M. 1197988 ACB Leider, Rossina 1200778 ACB Ferguson, Esther Valera Louise 1216633 ACB Goliger, Karen 5899 ACS Castle, Karen M 1310937 ACS Perry, Lynn A 1469413 ACS Kinsey, Matthew A. 2582 ACG Liebertz, Wolfgang B. 5899 ACG Shields, Jean T 6003 ACG Karumanchi, Bhaskar 6818 ACG Birney, Roxanne B.

Club # 861 1667 1702 1702 2096 2096 2445 2463 3383 4392 4698 5083 5701 6818 7082 7653 7653 7653 9288 9477 9745 646888 680990 704393 763878 965328 969012 1051432 1071660

Award CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL

Club Name Suncoast Toastmasters Club Ft Myers Club Raymond James Toastmasters Club Voice Of Champions Club Power Speakers of MCG Dynamic Persuaders NCCI Toastmasters Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club JABIL TOASTMASTERS Outspoken Toastmasters Plantation Club Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club Pembroke Pines Club Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club

COMPETENT LEADERS

Member Club Name Savinon, Jacqueline D. Doral Toastmasters Club Shea, Frank Suncoast Toastmasters Club Williams, Mary Lou Ft Myers Club Paul, John R. Ft Myers Club Foxwell, Mark Gelfand Good Morning TM Club Simon, John H. Gelfand Good Morning TM Club Acevedo, Gerardo Club Awesome Club Lichtman, Randy Brian South Dade Toastmasters Club Brown, Michael Rogero Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club Rizzo, Robert F. Collier Communique Club Abrams, Herschel G. Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Niklas, Edward J Carrollwood Toastmasters Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club Lamont, Edwin Lodge Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club SHRIVASTAVA, GAURAV Voice Of Champions Club Simms, Joset Universal Toastmasters Club Robinson, Andrea Universal Toastmasters Club Clemetson, Shakira K Universal Toastmasters Club Preston, Octavia Tropicana Toastmasters Club Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club Kaczmarski, Diana County Center Toastmasters Bryant, Claudia JPMC Highlanders Nedimyer, Denise Middle Keys Toastmasters Club Pedraza, Mercedes T. Rowe Toasters Club Drenberg, Emily Toast â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Progress Drury, Karin Englewood Toastmasters Bourdeau, Suzanne EpiCenter Toastmasters Perez-Rolon, Kimberly The Lazydays Toastmasters Club 34

1197988 1307407 1346588 1361268 1361268 1361268 1361268 1373645 1373645 1415772 1498795 1510789 1888268

CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL

Lopez, Jerson Choby, Steven J. Dileo, Dean J. Housand, John J. Gallina, Mike E. Parker, Jerrold Ryan Bradshaw, Murphy J. Royer, Christy J. Veasley, Khijhanna Shontaye Atienza, Jon P. Giron, Maria Moss, Tamar V. Potter Fernandez, Nina S.

Power Speakers of MCG Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club Shriners International Headquarters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters Bankers Toastmasters FIS Toastmasters FIS Toastmasters American Express Communication Club Savarese Speakers The Luminaries Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters

ADVANCED LEADERS

Club # Award Member Club Name 1958 ALB Lattuga, Debbie Sarasota Toastmasters Club 1958 ALB Kinsey, Dionndra R Sarasota Toastmasters Club 3668 ALB Bennett, Tatanisha L. Jose Gaspar Club 5083 ALB Niklas, Edward J Carrollwood Toastmasters 5701 ALB Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club 7327 ALB Ross, Ann Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club 7327 ALB Jackson, Cindi Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club 7653 ALB Clemetson, Shakira K Universal Toastmasters Club 7653 ALB Conliffe, Clint M. Universal Toastmasters Club 9477 ALB Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire 1361268 ALB Parker, Jerrold Ryan Bankers Toastmasters 1361268 ALB Bradshaw, Murphy J. Bankers Toastmasters 1361268 ALB Till, Janet H. Bankers Toastmasters 1361268 ALB Gallina, Mike E. Bankers Toastmasters 1361268 ALB Trudel, Stephanie D. Bankers Toastmasters 1361268 ALB Ramirez, Michael Gervais Bankers Toastmasters 2835 ALS Rizzo, Robert F. Naples Toastmasters Club 3299 ALS Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters 6745 ALS Correa, Elizabeth Rose Telecom Park Toastmasters 6796 ALS Johnson, Nadia Hope Cable Beach West Club 9086 ALS Francis, Shari S. Office Depot Toastmasters Club 9086 777513 ALS Phelps, Howard F. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club 896304 ALS Bryan, Angela Giverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gain Toastmasters 1216633 ALS Thorn, Michael E. NCCI Toastmasters 1347227 ALS Churchill, Gloria D. New York Life Communicators for Life 1427169 ALS Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1469413 ALS Kinsey, Matthew A. Outspoken Toastmasters 1529878 ALS Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters 1577647 ALS Wong, Nadia M. The Trailblazers

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS Club # Award Member 1600 LDREXC Young, Pedro 2004 LDREXC Aragon, Jairo 8370 LDREXC Green, Kimberley J. 965328 LDREXC Drenberg, Emily 1293723 LDREXC Foose, Lisa 1529878 LDREXC Bennett, Tatanisha L. 1867714 LDREXC Wong, Nadia M.

Club Name First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Toast ‘N Progress Miami Beach Toastmasters Spirited Toastmasters PaceSetters Advanced Toastmasters Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS Club # 3299 4392 6745 6796 9086 9477 590751 777513 896304 1216633 1427169 1529878 1867714

Award DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM DTM

Member Club Name Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters Rizzo, Robert F. Collier Communique Club Correa, Elizabeth Rose Telecom Park Toastmasters Johnson, Nadia Hope Cable Beach West Club Francis, Shari S. Office Depot Toastmasters Club 9086 Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire Horowitz, Nate Sawgrass Toastmasters Club Phelps, Howard F. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club Bryan, Angela Giver’s Gain Toastmasters Thorn, Michael E. NCCI Toastmasters Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters Wong, Nadia M. PaceSetters Advanced Toastmasters Club

TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS in JULY

MEMBER

Bennett, Tatanisha L.

Bradshaw, Murphy J.

Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry

Niklas, Edward J.

Parker, Jerrold Ryan

Rizzo, Robert F.

Wong, Nadia M.

COUNT 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

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AWARDS ALB, LDREXC, ALB, DTM ALD, CC, CL DTM, CL, ALB CC, ALB, CL CL, CC, ALB ALS, DTM, CL ALS, LDREXC, DTM

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Family of Otallia Dungee: Otallia “Tal” Dungee, a longstanding Toastmaster, passed away recently. Mrs. Dungee was active in several clubs over the course of her Toastmasters membership, which began in October of 1994. She was particularly helpful to new members in our district.

Mrs. Dungee, 78, died July 8, 2011, at her home.

She was born March 17, 1933, in Jamica and lived in Port St. Lucie. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Dungee; daughter, Michelle; son, Darryl; and three grandchildren. There was a memorial gathering held at her house on Sunday July 24th. ~~~~~ Ambrosine Huyler, Area 82 Governor & family: Her father Mr. Hillary Huyler, passed away suddenly.

Funeral service was held Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Nassau. ~~~~~ George & Barbara Strasdas on the passing of their daughter-in-law, Laura Maciej Vickers. She fought a valiant four and a half year battle against cancer with a spirit unmatched, and always a positive attitude and a smile in her voice.

Please keep the Maciej, Vickers, Fleming, and Strasdas families in your prayers, especially her husband Travis and her children Samantha and Gavin ~~~~~

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