D47 Sunshiner - March, 2012

March 2012

Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive Communication & Leadership Award 2012 Communication & Leadership Award recipient Steve Queior

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A Clear View I recently returned from a business trip to Zurich, Switzerland. While there, I had the opportunity to visit Mount Titlis. Known as a glacier paradise, Titlis is the highest vantage point (10,623 ft) in Central Switzerland. It gained fame as the site of the world's first revolving cable car. The first ascent of the Titlis was made in 1739. On 21 January, 1904 the first ski ascent of Mount Titlis was made and in March, 1967 the cable car to the Titlis was inaugurated.

Inside this Issue Message from the District Governor ..................................................................................................... 3 Greetings District 47 Toastmasters ........................................................................................................ 4 Why You Should be Speaking Outside of Toastmasters ....................................................................... 5 Your Leaders are Members Too ............................................................................................................ 6

The view from the summit of this mountain was so breathtaking, it was enough to neutralize the shock I felt on hearing its name. As I stood on the highest point of Titlis, it felt like I was playing tug-o-war with the fierce winds. Snow was all around, as far as the eyes could see; it looked as if a thick white blanket was spread across the hills and valleys. The air was fresh and crisp as I stood there in awe as the clouds floated past my shoulders. I stretched my arms toward the skies and thought to myself, “This must be heaven.” It was a bone-chilling cold day, but I stayed at the top of the mountain for an extended period - just to take in the view and breathe in the air. The thought crossed my mind that this would be a great place to have a Toastmasters meeting.

Are You Doing Enough? ........................................................................................................................ 6 Division D Outstanding Toastmaster ..................................................................................................... 7 Sarasota TLI .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Toastmasters Celebrate Valentine's Day ............................................................................................... 7 Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive Top Toastmasters Award ............................................................. 8 Bahamian Toastmasters Get Tips from a World Champion ................................................................... 9 Talk Up Toastmasters! ......................................................................................................................... 10 District 47 DEC Hosts Region Advisor .................................................................................................11 It’s That Time Again … Dues Renewal Tips! ....................................................................................... 13 Open House Showcase ...................................................................................................................... 14 Earn Awards, Win Rewards ................................................................................................................. 15 Club Charter Anniversaries ................................................................................................................. 16 Spring Conference - Circus Circus ...................................................................................................... 17 Broward County Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) ................................................................... 18 What Makes a Club Really Successful? .............................................................................................. 19 February Education Awards ................................................................................................................ 21 Mid-Year Club Incentives ..................................................................................................................... 25 LGETs’ Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 (2nd Half) ........................................................... 26

Pamela riding the cable car on Mt. Titlis.

On the ride down in the revolving cable car, I marveled at the beauty and mystic quality of nature. Suddenly, the experience I was living at that moment became more meaningful. I realized that if I had not faced the challenge of getting to the top of the mountain, I would not have experienced the most wonderful and unforgettable rewards that awaited me there. The beauty that was revealed from the mountaintop was not evident at the bottom. Everyone had to take the journey to the top to get the unknown benefits that awaited us. When I got off the cable car at the bottom, I looked back up toward the top and was totally satisfied that I had a clear view.

My visit to Titlis reminded me of membership in Toastmasters. As a member of the most successful leadership and communication organization in the world, do you have a clear view of your path to success? As a Club Officer, do you have a clear view of the path on which you are leading your club? Will this path cause you to leave a legacy of which you can be proud?

We have under three months left in our Toastmasters fiscal year and I know you are working toward achieving an education goal or introducing a new member to your club.

Think about what the view would be like when you achieve an education goal, welcome a new member or when your club achieves ‘Distinguished’ status. It’s a wonderful feeling of accomplishment! Imagine you are on that mountaintop with the clouds all around you and as you feel the crisp cold air you get the feeling that you can conquer the world.

Pamela doing a happy dance

at the foot of Mt. Titlis.

The mountaintop is a great way to see nature at its best.

Over the next few months, I encourage you to focus on achieving success individually and collectively. Focus on the Distinguished Club Program, mentor a new member, coach a club that needs help and develop your skills by actively participating in club meetings. In a few weeks, new leaders will be appointed and elected at various levels from the club through to the District. This is another aspect of your Toastmasters Pamela geting a clear view from training, so I encourage you to step forward and accept the challenge to lead. I can the summit of Mt. Titlis. assure you, it will be another mountaintop experience that you will never get if you remain standing at the bottom. I can guarantee you will have a clear view of success.

Respecfully Yours, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM District 47 Governor

District 47 Public Relations Contest .................................................................................................... 27 Condolences ...................................................................................................................................... 28 2

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

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Greetings District 47 Toastmasters

Why You Should be Speaking Outside of Toastmasters

The biggest District Conference in our history will be held in Sarasota May 4-6th. As many of you know, if you have attended a conference, we have one of the best conference books in all of Toastmasters.

This year, our KEEPSAKE Conference Book will be full color and a professionally bound, 100 page commemorative edition.

By: Matt Kinsey, LGET-East, DTM

You want to have your club represented ... for all time. In the past, most clubs have either purchased a half page ad for $50 or full page for $100. Use your club funds to congratulate your club and/or member achievement or pass the hat to raise funds. Either way your club should be represented. Use a club photo or something that shows your club character.

If you any have questions, please call 727-643-8796 or CLICK on the ad below and purchase your ad TODAY!

I recently met with a Toastmaster who had just finished his last speech for his Advanced Communicator Gold award. This means that he’d completed at least 40 different projects within Toastmasters. After congratulating him for his accomplishment, I asked him how many times he’s spoken outside of Toastmasters since he’s joined. His answer was none. In the three years it had taken him to complete his 40 speeches, he’d never spoken to a group outside of Toastmasters. I wonder if he’s missed the point of Toastmasters completely. Here are three reasons you should be speaking outside of Toastmasters.

Toastmasters is the Laboratory, not the Real World Toastmaster’s is a safe place to fail. It is purposely designed to give people an environment that encourages speakers to stretch their boundaries and try new things. Oftentimes when we attempt new things, it doesn’t go well Matt Kinsey, DTM at first. The Toastmasters club provides a nurturing laboratory without significant consequences for poor performance. This is done so that you can be prepared for when it does count. Not speaking outside of Toastmasters is like joining the track team, participating in every practice but never competing in a track meet. The public is seldom as nice to you as your fellow club members are. The public won’t pay as much attention to you as your club will. They probably won’t laugh as much, but the public is where you really know how much you’ve improved.

You Have a Message that Only You can Share I struggled with sharing my own stories for years because of the family in which I was raised. We were allowed to share everyone else’s success, but sharing our own success was often seen as bragging.

For years, I shared other people’s stories. I was also a pretty good guy. I never got into drugs or criminal activity. I never hit rock bottom. I questioned why others would want to hear my story when they could hear about Helen Keller, Martin Luther King, Gandhi, or an Olympic Champion instead.

What was my story compared to theirs? A mentor finally got through to me when he told me, “You are a unique individual, formed by the Divine, influenced by parents, teachers, coaches and life events. No one else can share what you can.” The late Keith Harrell said that what speakers do is to give hope.

Speakers give people hope that they can change their situation, improve their lives and overcome their challenges. When you share your stories of failure, challenge and success, you have the opportunity to change another person’s life. Perhaps you are the only person who can give them that message because of who you are. Your message is important.

Share what Toastmasters Has Done for You If I haven’t convinced you yet that you should speak outside of Toastmasters, then perhaps this will help.

If you appreciate what Toastmasters has given you in terms of developing your communication and leadership skills, then you should be out speaking to other groups about this. Despite the tremendous success of Toastmasters in The Bahamas, less than 1/3 of 1% of everyone in The Bahamas is a member of Toastmasters. You probably know hundreds of people who would benefit from joining Toastmasters. By sharing your story at other community organizations, companies, or churches, you can influence dozens or hundreds to consider what Toastmasters can do for them.

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Your Leaders Are Members Too

Division D Outstanding Toastmaster Award for 2012

Is your club facing challenges and you don't know who to turn to? You can go to your District Leaders. Recently, the District 47 Leadership team met in Fort Myers (for the final time) to discuss ways we can help you and your club build up membership.

Division D Governor Kristin Deluca-Binkley refers to him as "The Amazing Lou". Explaining her choice for the award Kristin said, "Lou's service to the District mixed with his always willing and extremely positive attitude make him the perfect recipient of the Division D Outstanding Toastmaster award."

By: Hieu Huynh, LGM-East, DTM

We have experience with many different types of clubs and many different situations. We know that your club is unique and that it's all about the members.

I think the best part is that we are members too.

The award was presented by District 47 LGET East, Matt Kinsey during the recent Division D International Speech and Table Topic Contest Hieu Huynh, DTM x2

Lou currently serves as the Area 44 Governor.

Sarasota TLI

Various Members of the District 47 Leadership team

Are You Doing Enough?

Lou Brown, Area 44 Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, District Governor, and Kathy Furbush, LGET-West were on hand for the Sarasota TLI.

The January 2012 TLI For Division F was held in Sarasota for a capacity audience.The attendees were treated to a number of professional grade presentations from a Who's Who of DTM's on the West Coast of Florida. Coordinator Aurea Denton managed to put on a flawless event highlighted by the presence of District 47 Governor Pamela Rolle, and Lt. Gov. Education & Training West, Kathy Furbush, DTM. Professional Susan Phelps, District Speaker and former Division F Governor Gary Roberts Secretary, presents on the VP-Public Relations Role.

DTM, gave a presentation highlighted with magic and humor, on what it takes to become a professional speaker. By the end of the day everyone who attended was glad they had come and was able to take something back to help their club members become even more successful

Ron Rice, LGM-West, DTM

Many of us ask this of ourselves on a regular basis, "Am I doing enough"? The funny thing is, we are often our own worst critics. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than we hold others to (or others hold us). In a recent conversation with a fellow Toastmaster in District 47, after thanking her for her outstanding efforts and her dedication as a leader she commented that I must be kidding. "Do you know how many people I've let down?" she asked. I thought to myself... No, I don't. I only know of several members that look up to her and attempt to emulate her. I share this because there are many more of you out there that might be feeling like you aren't doing enough, didn't achieve enough, or haven't lived up to your own expectations.

Ron Rice, DTM We all have things we could have done differently, and who hasn't let someone down in the past? I want to encourage you (as individuals and as clubs) to remember that as long as we are earnestly trying to achieve our goals, we are doing enough. It is when we begin to believe those little voices of doubt and discouragement and stop trying that we allow failure to become an option.

Be the voice of encouragement and remember that you can make a difference. I assure you - that is enough!

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Toastmasters Celebrate Valentine’s Day

L to R: TM Shannon Bethel, Table Topic Contest Winner; TM Christabel Saunders, Club President & TM Sean Thompson, Winner, Valentine Poetry Contest.

The First Exuma Branch of Toastmasters International – Club 8123 celebrated Valentine’s Day in style on Tuesday February 14th, 2004. The club held a ‘Love Letter Contest’. There were many Valentine prizes and surprises including chocolates, fresh flowers, sparkling cider and teddy bears.

Love was indeed ‘in the air’ as the evening’s Chairman TM Wayne Curtis serenaded the audience

with a love song.

The club meets every Tuesday at The Exuma Resource Centre - George Town, Exuma at 7:00 p.m. The President is TM Christabel StuartSaunders. All are invited to attend.

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Ernesto Gongora ACB ALB, A-81 Gov; Christabel Saunders, ACB CL, President-First Exuma Branch Club 8123; Lerice Dames CCCL Treasurer; Donna Stuart, SAA; Wayne Curtis ACSC, VP Membership

Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive Top Toastmasters Award By: Anthony (Tony) Longley, D-47 PRO

By: Anthony (Tony) Longley, D-47 PRO

Close to 100 persons - among them, Division I Club Officers, Division Council Members and District Officers turned out to the special Membership & Club Building Seminar featuring 2005 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Lance Miller. The event which was sponsored by District 47 and hosted by District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM was held on February 29th at the beautiful Montagu Gardens Restaurant in Nassau, The Bahamas.

District 47 has selected Steve Queior to receive the coveted Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award for 2012. The presentation will be made by Pamela D. Rolle, DTM – District 47 Governor 2011-2012 during the District’s Spring Conference being held at the Sarasota Hyatt Regency Hotel - Sarasota Florida, May 4 to 6, 2012.

During her opening remarks, The District Governor welcomed the large gathering and thanked the club officers for accepting the challenge to lead. While congratulating them on their achievements so far, she said, “I can tell that most of District Governor Pamela you are trying extremely hard to help your members achieve their goals. I know D. Rolle giving opening remarks. it’s not an easy job but don’t give up. Once your members achieve their individual goals your club will achieve its goals." She told them she is very proud of them and she thanked them for their efforts to date.

Steve Queior is President/CEO of the 1,600 member employer Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the largest and oldest business organization based in Sarasota County. Prior to this, Steve was the Chief Executive of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber.

Steve grew up in upstate New York, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Colgate University, taught at the high school level, and coached wrestling at the collegiate level before getting into Chamber work.

Bahamian Toastmasters Get Tips from a World Champion

2012 Communication & Leadership Award recipient Steve Queior

His educational and professional development includes completing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Affairs at Indiana University. Steve also graduated from the Institute of Organizational Management and the Academy for Organizational Leadership.

Lance Miller was amazing as usual, especially when one considers that the audience had feasted on a scrumptious spread of Bahamian delicacies just before he presented. Right after he swallowed his last spoonful guava duff for dessert, Lance sprung into action - employing an interactive approach to keep the audience fully engaged.

Attendees could be seen taking lots of notes - not wanting to miss any of the Lance Miller leads the buffet line for the transferable ideas shared by delicious Bahamian Menu. the champion. They learned how to attract more guests to their club meetings, how to follow up so guests would return, how to win the guests over as new members and how to keep them interested and motivated as new members. During his short stay in Nassau, Lance also took the Nearly 100 leaders at the Club, Division time to visit several Toastmasters Clubs and even spoke at a new & District levels came out to hear Lance Miller share his tried & proven club club that’s just in the process of being chartered. building techniques.

Since his 2003 arrival in the greater Sarasota area, Steve has been tapped to serve on the Suncoast Workforce Development Board and the Workforce Housing Coalition. He is Vice Chair of the Community Alliance and serves as Chair of the Community Housing Trust. Steve is a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) and has won the Florida Chamber Professional of the Year Award.

The Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award is given to outstanding citizens who are non-toastmasters. They must have demonstrated exceptional communication and leadership skills in a way that has positively impacted humanity through their public or community service, business or civic involvement.

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Lance Miller gives personal attention to TMs Michael Mackey, Donaliquea Martin & Wence Martin.

Lance Miller in action

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Kirk Johnson, Wence Martin, Donaliquea Martin, Pamela Rolle-DG, Sean Thompson, Lance Miler, Carletha Toote, Michael Mackey, Ernesto Gongora-AG, Tony Longey-PRO.

District 47 DEC Hosts Region Advisor – Region 8 By: Anthony (Tony) Longley – D47 PRO

Region Advisor for Region 8, Cindy Cannon, DTM made an official call on the District 47 Executive Council during its bimonthly meeting held March 10 in Ft. Myers Florida. She received a warm welcome from the large gathering. Immediate Past District Governor Rick Furbush, DTM extended the official welcome on behalf of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle.

Pamela who is employed with Citi Private Bank was in Zurich, Switzerland on business.

Talk Up Toastmasters!

Program Dates: February 1 – March 31 Toastmasters, love to talk? Take advantage of it. During the "Talk Up Toastmasters!" membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a discussion of Toastmasters' many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters!" ribbon to display on your club’s banner.

Membership applications and payment for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than March. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit.

In addition 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.

Remember: Adding 4 new members also sa1sfies DCP Goal #7 Adding an addi1onal 4 new members sa1sfies DCP Goal #8

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In two presentations to Region 8 Region Advisor Cindy Cannon gets the crowd involved with her presentation the DEC, Cindy shared during District 47 DEC meeting. her depth of knowledge and experience in Membership Building and Starting New Clubs. Highly regarded as a specialist in these areas, few know more about these subjects than Cindy Cannon. Following her year as LGM, she received the Excellence in Marketing Award from Toastmasters Lori Dohan, opens DEC meeting International for success with an Inspirational Talk. in forming new clubs in her District. Cindy has formed over 70 clubs. The following two years she served as LGET then District 14 Governor 2008-2009.

That year Cindy led her District to President’s Distinguished #4 in the world. During her closing remarks to the DEC Cindy said, “Thank you for your warm hospitality today! I’ve enjoyed meeting you all and I hope to see you and many other District 47 Public Relations update by Tony Longley, District PRO. members at the International Convention in Orlando in August.”

In true leadership fashion, Pamela forwarded her District Governor’s report which was read to the group on her behalf

by Ron Rice, LGM West. Then later in the day to everyone’s pleasant surprise, she beamed in live via Skype to say hi to her team and her special guests, including Cindy Cannon and Past International Directors Steve Bard and Margaret Wan who is also a District Interactive Team Building Exercise.

Advisor.

Pamela expressed her love and appreciation to all, especially to her Area and Division Governors and support team for their hard work and the overwhelming support given to her personally and to her executive leadership team.

Team Building group having a fun time.

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It’s That Time Again ‌ Dues Renewal Tips!

District 47 DEC continued

By: Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, District 47

The time has come for club members to renew their dues!

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) Matt Kinsey presenting report for LGETs East & West.

3. Click on the club name and number for which you are paying dues (middle of page)

Lydia Harris reads the Mission of the District.

Spring Conference update

by Steve Zeris.

Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, D47

4. Under Conduct Club Business click on Pay dues (center of page) 5. Under Fill orders with select Future (center of page) 6. Select the members for whom you wish to pay dues (center of page).

Some important notes regarding membership payments processing: "" Dues must be paid for a minimum of six members and at least three must be renewing.

Tony Longley, PRO; Hieu Huynh, LGM East; Matt Kinsey, LGET East; Cindy Cannon, Region Advisor 2011-2012 (Region 8); Kathy Furbush, LGET West; Ron Rice, LGM West; Rick Furbush, IPDG; (missing due to business travel is Pamela D. Rolle, District Governor).

"" We do not suggest submitting renewal by email because it is not secure. "" The payment deadline for April dues is April 1, 2012. "" Submitting dues by April 1 earns each club half of DCP goal #10.

Ron Rice, LGM West & Hieu Huynh, LGM East give District LGM report.

Anthony Richiez, District Treasurer, presents his report.

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!

Team Building Group in action.

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I thank you all for your efforts thus far and ask that we all strive to have 100% of clubs paid on time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Hieu Huynh, Ron Rice, or me.

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Open House Showcase

Earn Awards & Win Rewards D47 MORE MEMBER PROGRAM Individuals who recruit 15 members between January 1 – March 31 will W I N free registration for the

Spring Conference!

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

Hieu Huynh, D47 LGM - East

Ron Rice, D47 LGM – West

Program Dates: January and July

Retaining members is essential to the health of a club, and gaining new members is equally vital to its success. For potential members visiting a club, first impressions are paramount. Toastmasters' new Open House Showcase is a great way for clubs to make that first impression a positive one and to attract new members. Clubs that are successful can earn discounts on useful products. How? Follow these simple steps: Hold a successful Open House in January and/or July.

DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM Clubs that recruit 8 o r m o r e N E W m e m b e r s between January 22 – March 22 will receive: $25 voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. merchandise.

MEMBERSHIP PIN per qualifying member!

After the Open House takes place, email your complete marketing package to marketing@toastmasters.org with your club name and club number in the subject line and include the following (bulleted items must be included to qualify): A completed, signed guest list

Clubs that P A Y D U E S by March 8 will receive $ 2 0 voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. merchandise

Pictures of the event The Open House agenda Sample marketing materials used to host the Open House (e.g. fliers, brochures, guest packets, other promotional items) Your advertising plan

START NEW CLUBS Clubs chartered by March 31 will receive a free C U S T O M I Z E D C L U B B A N N E R and BANNER BAG!

You may also send video footage if you'd like.

As many as 50 of the clubs that gain the most new members as a result of their Open House events will receive a 30% discount on their next club order. If any ties occur, the quality of the clubs' marketing packages will determine the winner.

All new members of a club must have been on the applicable Open House guest list. The member's join date must be in January or February (for the January Open House) and in July or August (for the July Open House). Complete marketing packages must be received by February 7 (for the January Open House) and August 7 (for the July Open House). Membership applications and payment for members must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than February 29 (for the January showcase) and August 31 (for the July showcase). Clubs do not get credit for transfer or charter members. The 30% discount expires six months after the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

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SPEECHCRAFT & YOUTH LEADERSHIP Clubs that complete a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program by May 15 will receive $ 2 5 D i s t r i c t D o l l a r s (limit 1 per Club and redeemable by the District toward purchases at Toastmasters International for Club supplies) 15

Club Charter Anniversaries 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!

March 2012 Anniversaries Club Name......................................................................Club....... Division/Area...........Charter.......Anniversary ........................................................................................ Number..............................................Date................ Number Daybreak Toastmasters Club........................... 5754 E 50 03/01/85 27 Weston Area Toastmasters Club...................... 5758 B 25 03/01/85 27 Real Talkers Club............................................. 7306 G 75 03/01/89 23 Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club................... 7327 F 60 03/01/89 23 Universal Toastmasters Club............................ 7653 E 51 03/01/90 22 Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club............... 4145 G 70 03/01/91 21 Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club.................. 5173 D 42 03/01/96 16 Carrollwood Toastmasters................................ 5083 C 36 03/21/01 11 Tech Data Club................................................. 2923 G 75 03/26/01 11 First Edition Club.............................................. 639107 B 22 03/02/04 8 South Shore Toastmasters Club....................... 619417 C 33 03/19/04 8 Z-Speakeasy Club............................................ 646899 F 62 03/29/04 8 County Center Toastmasters............................ 646888 C 32 03/31/04 8 T. Rowe Toasters Club...................................... 763878 H 93 03/01/05 7 Middle Keys Toastmasters Club....................... 704393 E 54 03/17/05 7 Metlife Motivators Club..................................... 771864 C 30 03/23/05 7 Humor O Us...................................................... 1006065 G 74 03/01/07 5 Club Landfall.................................................... 1009227 I 83 03/05/07 5 HDR Tampa Toastmasters................................ 1159751 H 92 03/28/08 4 Kforce Kommunicators..................................... 1297618 C 34 03/06/09 3 RBC Legends................................................... 1305066 I 87 03/24/09 3 Herald-Tribune Media Group Advanced .......... 1307407 F 60 03/27/09 3 JABIL TOASTMASTERS.................................. 1310937 G 73 03/31/09 3 Singles Toastmasters....................................... 1575030 B 21 03/14/11 1 Toast On the Town............................................ 1684261 F 61 03/14/11 1 Spectacular Speakers of DRC......................... 1700921 C 34 03/21/11 1 The Trailblazers................................................ 1577647 I 86 03/24/11 1 Empower Broward............................................ 1563570 B 24 03/31/11 1

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TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 47 SPRING CONFERENCE

Circus Circus

THE GREATEST EVENT ON EARTH MAY 46 2012, SARASOTA, FL

Keynote Speaker

David Henderson 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking

Featuring

Olivia Schofield 2010 European Champion of Public Speaking

District 47 – Broward County Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) By: Michael Brown, Area 23 Governor

It was an exciting day for almost 200 Toastmasters who showed up at the Bank Atlantic Support Center in Broward County on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The occasion was the second half Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). This semiannual half day training exercise is John Schneyer, DTM on mandatory for club officers but open to all Toastmasters. what to talk about.

David Jess leads a break out session.

Representing the District Leadership Team were Matt Kinsey, DTM – LGET East and Hieu Huynh, DTM – LGM East.

According to Broward County TLI Chair Michael Brown, in addition to the standard officer training sessions, a dozen other training sessions were offered. These included - How to Find Speech Topics; Evaluations; Table Topics; The Road to Hieu Huynh, LGM East DTM; The High Performance Leadership Project; inspects the food.

The Youth Leadership Program; Mentoring and several others. The event brought together over two dozen great presenters from around the district. This was all capped off by a great keynote presentation by our own Gary Roberts, DTM. Gary kept his audience going for 45 minutes with “The Laff-Factor”.

Steve Bard, Past International Director.

Michael Brown, Area 23 Governor and TLI Chair.

The TLI wouldn’t have been a success without all the help. Registration was led by Kip Barkley and food services taken care of by Terry Conover. The facilitators, as well as everyone who helped pitch in at the end to clean up the facility before we left and everyone who assisted in any way, all helped to make this TLI a LGET East Matt Kinsey resounding success. Hopefully we will be able to return addresses the gathering. to this wonderful facility for TLIs in the future.

Keynote speaker Gary Roberts pesents "The Laff Factor.

Left: It's Magic! Keynote Speaker - Gary Roberts, Professional Speaker & Magician RIght: TIme for the Great Escape!

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What Makes a Club Really Successful?

By Henry Flood, ACS, CL - President of the North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club

Maintaining club strength at 20 or more members is an enduring challenge for Toastmaster Clubs across the country. Remaining a 20 plus club is made more difficult by the reality that 30 to 40% of a club’s membership turns over each year. Enter Lance Miller, the 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking. Toastmaster Miller knows something about club building. He built his home club from 12 to 95 members and made his club the number 4 club in the world.

2005 World Champion of Public Speaking Lance Miller drives a point during his presentation.

Lance shared his secrets of club building in a special seminar organized by Division E Governor Mitch McInnis and hosted by the newly Division E Governor, Mitch McInnis addresses the large audience. chartered Bank United Club located in Bank United’s corporate headquarters in Miami Lakes, FL on February 28, 2012. Speaking to a crowd of nearly 100, largely from clubs throughout Division E, Lance immediately exploded this myth about club building: The Toastmasters organization cannot really build your club; It offers many tools for club building. Lance believes that successful club building arises from what clubs do to create a dynamic club experience and what the whole club does to market itself effectively.

Creating a Dynamic Club Experience The Toastmaster experience must be more than a mere meeting. There are six keys articulated by Toastmasters that lead to having a dynamic club experience for both members and guests: 1. A good venue suitable for public speaking 2. An environment where guests are welcomed, recognized and followed up. Trial and repeat visits equal new members.

3. A fun and friendly atmosphere 4. Meetings that start, run and end on time 5. Manual speeches given consistently at every meeting 6. Excellent speech and meeting evaluations that build member skills and confidence 19

Shannon Rodgers gets a one on one with Lance Miller.

Continuous and Effective Marketing Marketing is a specialized skill that most people do not possess in great quantity within the Toastmaster environment. This makes marketing a club a challenging experience.

Successful clubs are those where the Vice President for Public Relations and his or her helpers create programs and campaigns that attract guests to the club meeting. The public relations and membership teams must work together to build membership who in turn are serviced by the Vice President of Education who shepherds members through the speaking and leadership manuals.

Attendees learned that club building and marketing a club is a proactive challenge and not a passive activity. Effective marketing encompasses several concurrent and continuous activities throughout the Toastmaster year according to Toastmaster Miller. Successful clubs do these things: 1. Have a web site that is easy to navigate and understand 2. Utilize the various forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) 3. Build, maintain and market frequently to its email list 4. Distribute flyers to businesses within the club’s service area 5. Create and promote special meetings that offer something of value to attract guests 6. Invite guests that will draw visitors 7. Sponsor outside events and parties that might be tied to seasonal holidays 8. Have members speak outside the club environment or do speechcrafts 9. Promote Toastmasters to other service clubs in your area (Rotary, Kiwanis, C of C) Participants were treated to Lance’s 2005 winning speech making him a World Champion of Public Speaking. The theme of that speech is encompassed in a single word—Validation.

Lance Miller receives a plaque of appreciation from Matt Kinsey, LGET East.

Matt Kinsey, LGET EAST and Mitch McInnis, Division E Governor thank David Parker from Bank United for hosting the event with Lance Miller.

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters

Who have received Education Awards in the month of February 2012 COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS Club Award 1610255 CC 1450351 CC 3003 CC 1269043 CC 1762453 CC 1880590 CC 1415772 CC 2903 CC 1034639 CC 861 CC 1695 CC 1146909 CC 1510789 CC 1403477 CC 5701 CC 1978 CC 2923 CC 1261950 CC 1610255 CC 5083 CC 6568 CC 3466 CC 1159751 CC 1342880 CC 1546849 CC 1050379 CC 8956 CC 7923 CC 831439 CC 4207 CC 3937 CC 1261950 CC 3299 CC 2004 CC 1159751 CC 7653 CC 1510789 CC 2225 CC 2903 CC 9086 CC 3659 CC

Member Akins, Lamont Sr. Andrade, Marcelo Ribeiro De Antezana, Daniel E. Averill, David T. Ayers, Mark S. Bethel, Carolyn Brown, Elizabeth R. Cohen, Mitchell Dattisman-Wagman, Jody A DeHeza, Grace Ivana Delgado, Maycol Dharmarajan, Venkatesan Donaldson, Franklyn Fields, Shannan Fruchey Flannery, Terence P Gentithes, John G. Graham, Michelle L. Grant, Kingsley Grassi, Johnny L Hager, William C. Harrell, Thomas Johnson, Valerie Karshner, Elizabeth A. Knowles, Torri L. Letellier, Paul B. Markose, Sibi Minton, Pamela Misiewicz, Lisa M. Patel, Anand Peress, Sharon Richardson, Manuel Alejandro Sanders, Mike Schneyer, John J. Schrader, Barbara G. SOLIE, JOHN ERIC Taylor, Charles M. Taylor, John M Thompson, Mark K. Thompson, Russell M. Wang, Zhengzi Whitney, Mary-Helen T.

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Name MacDill Toastmasters Club 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters Pompano Beach Toastmasters Heartland Talk of the Town American Express Tech Talkers Sandals Royal Bahamian Innovators American Express Communication Club Achievers Club VALPAK Toastmasters Doral Toastmasters Club Coral Gables Club SBC Toastmasters Club The Luminaries Electric Supply Inc. Electric Toasters Club West Boca Club Tech Data Club Hollywood Toastmasters MacDill Toastmasters Club Carrollwood Toastmasters Miami Lakes Club Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club HDR Tampa Toastmasters BOB Eagles Fountain Square JPMC E.T. Communicators Fort Myers Noontide Toastmasters Club Sarasota Herald-Tribune Club Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Eckman Center Hollywood Toastmasters Boca Raton Toastmasters Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club HDR Tampa Toastmasters Universal Toastmasters Club The Luminaries Delray Newsmakers Club Achievers Club Office Depot Toastmasters Club 9086 Early Bird Club

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS Club 3299 1261950 5390 603123 1342880 5173 1567808 6261 646888

Award Member ACB Alvarez, Victoria Eugenia ACB Bauman, Carmen Josefina ACB Burgess, Carolyn C ACB Cornett, Marie Kaye ACB Penn-McIntosh, Anya C. ACB RajaSelvarasu, Jeyanthi ACB Reitor, Andrea L. ACB Roe, Jacqueline C. ACB Wilson, Milton Leon

Name Boca Raton Toastmasters Hollywood Toastmasters Talk Of The Town Club Ceridian St. Pete Club BOB Eagles Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club Club Paradise Serho Sundowners Club County Center Toastmasters

1169566 831439 590751 4207 1376226 8248 9352 1469413 1390883 1958

ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS

Almand, Gerri Eylat-Tanaka, Yael Grant, Heather Henry, Gregory W. Maher, Pat T. Miller, James L. Millican, Jesse C. Passino, Jennifer J Richiez, Anthony J. Shaw, Colin L.

Pro's Like Us Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC Sawgrass Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club High Voltage Voices Palm Harbor Toastmasters Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club Outspoken Toastmasters FCC Toastmasters Sarasota Toastmasters Club

7082 1310937 1269043

ACG ACG ACG

Burns, George A. Perry, Lynn A. Udall, Linda L.

Voice Of Champions Club JABIL TOASTMASTERS Heartland Talk of the Town

COMPETENT LEADERS Club 8251 3466 2166 595823 1187415 7082 4207 1347227 8720 1400985 1118683 1538155 1249370 3299 8181 2186602 1342880 1342880 3299

Award Member CL Agrawal, Poonam CL Andrew, Carol CL Babb, Terry M. CL Boyd, Thomas R. CL Britton, Vilma F CL Burns, George A. CL Canarick, Susan CL Churchill, Gloria D. CL Cleare, Isheika Savanna CL Constantini, Stanley E CL Cuneo, Jose CL Dinzeo, Vince CL Dunn, Renee CL Henry, Gregory W. CL Hockey, John Arthur CL Jallad, Tashahara CL Johnson, Moses Anton CL Johnson, Yvette B. CL Jones, Jim

Name Miami Dade Toastmasters Club Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club Voices of Manatee County Wellcare Toastmasters Voice Of Champions Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club New York Life Communicators for Life Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters BDPB Talking Heads HSBC Speech Masters Homestead Toastmasters Boca Raton Toastmasters Palm City Orators Toastmaster Academy BOB Eagles BOB Eagles Boca Raton Toastmasters

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1498795 1390883 7923 5222 4207 1197988 1498795 6003 7082 8720 4267 7943 1700921

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

Keller, Brian J Lindo, Romaine P. Misiewicz, Lisa M. Newman, Eloise Anita Pattberg, Martha A. PIERCE, LYNN Saephanh, Sandy Sanchez, Maria Alexandra Scott, Geary Springer, Delano Stone, Rebecca K. Wright, Gary Bryant Zazzaro, Steven J.

Savarese Speakers FCC Toastmasters Sarasota Herald-Tribune Club Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Power Speakers of MCG Savarese Speakers Pembroke Pines Club Voice Of Champions Club Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club Toast Of The Gold Coast Club Easy Talkers Club Spectacular Speakers of DRC

ADVANCED LEADERS Club 965328 603123 603123 1216633 1269043 2266 1295 1510789 1197988 4207 6003 2266 7362

Award Member ALB Burton, Audra L ALB Cornett, Marie Kaye ALB Enfield, Rene ALB Goliger, Karen ALB Hess, Erin E. ALB Kaplan, Russell L. ALB McNeill, S. Danelle ALB Moss, Tamar V. ALB Polanski, Kelli A ALB Saltzman, Tammy ALB Sanchez, Maria Alexandra ALB Segarra, Johnny ALB Woodruff, Sherry A

Name Toast 'N Progress Ceridian St. Pete Club Ceridian St. Pete Club NCCI Toastmasters Heartland Talk of the Town Proud Speakers Club Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club The Luminaries Power Speakers of MCG Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Pembroke Pines Club Proud Speakers Club Highrisers Toastmasters Club

7327

ALS

Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club

Spencer, Donna

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE Club Award Member 9745 LDREXC Brown, Michael Rogero 5899 LDREXC Naabe, Cathy

Name Motorola Communicators Club Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER

Club Award Member 7082 DTM Burns, George A.

Name Voice Of Champions Club

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AWARDS Member Thomas, William Nelson Aragon, Jairo Brown, Michael Rogero Beckles, Cynthia E. Burns, George A. Dunlap, Robin L Schneyer, John J. Drenberg, Emily Lovejoy, Sparkie Rizzo, Robert F. Bennett, Tatanisha L. Fox, Antionette Maria Huynh, Hieu H. Kinsey, Matthew A. Parker, Jerrold Ryan Pritchard, Lori D. Stephens, Lori J.

Count Awards 10 ACB, CC, CL, CL, CC, ACB, CL, CL, ACB, CC 7 CC, LDREXC, CC, ALB, ALS, DTM, ACG 7 CL, CC, ALB, LDREXC, ALB, CC, CL 6 ALB, ALS, CC, LDREXC, DTM, LDREXC 6 CL, ACG, DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ALB 6 DTM, ACS, ACG, LDREXC, ALS, ALB 6 CC, ALS, DTM, CC, CC, ALB 5 CL, LDREXC, CL, CC, ACG 5 ALS, DTM, CC, CL, ACS 5 CC, ALS, DTM, ACB, CL 4 ALB, DTM, LDREXC, ALS 4 CL, ACG, ALS, DTM 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACS 4 ALS, ACS, ACG, DTM 4 ACB, CL, CC, ALB 4 ACG, ALS, DTM, LDREXC 4 LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTM

Member Count Awards Abrams, Herschel G. 3 CL, ACS, ALB Boyd, Thomas R. 3 CL, ALB, ACB Bryan, Curtis 3 ALB, CC, CL Cohen, Mitchell 3 CL, CC, ALB Davis, Antoinette Cecilia 3 CC, ACS, ALB Eylat-Tanaka, Yael 3 ACB, ACS, CL Hedges, Christopher 3 CC, CL, ACB Hess, Erin E. 3 CC, CL, ALB Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique 3 ACG, CL, ALB Kest, Debbie 3 CL, ACS, ACG Moss, Tamar V. 3 ALB, ACS, CL Palacious, Carlos Emmanuel 3 CC, ALB, CL Perry, Lynn A. 3 ACS, ACG, CL Pratt, Deborah Y. 3 CC, CL, ALB Pritchard, Robyn D. 3 CC, CC, CL Sanchez, Maria Alexandra 3 CC, CL, ALB Shrivastava, Gaurav 3 CL, CC, ALB Stone, Rebecca K. 3 CL, ACS, ACG Thorn, Michael E. 3 CC, ALS, DTM Wong, Nadia M. 3 ALS, DTM, LDREXC

Member Count Awards Anthony, Edward Donald 3 CL, ACB, CC Bradshaw, Murphy J. 3 ALB, CL, CC Burton, Audra L 3 CC, ALB, CL Correa, Elizabeth Rose 3 DTM, ALS, CC Duncombe, Delmaro C. 3 CC, ACB, ALB Fuller, Maurice Michael 3 CC, ACG, LDREXC Henry, Gregory W. 3 ACS, ACB, CL Hobbs, John R 3 ACS, CC, ALB Johnson, Nadia Hope 3 DTM, ALS, CC Leo, James Robert 3 CL, CC, ACB Niklas, Edward J 3 CL, ALB, CC Paul, John R. 3 CL, LDREXC, ALB Phelps, Howard F. 3 CL, DTM, ALS Pritchard, Christopher David 3 CC, CL, ACB Rahming, Lambert 3 ACS, CL, ACB Segarra, Johnny 3 CC, CL, ALB Springer, Jason Edmond 3 LDREXC, ACS, ALB Strasdas, George 3 ACS, LDREXC, ALS Watson, Lavell Joel 3 ALS, DTM, LDREXC Young, Deborah D. 3 CC, CL, ACB

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Mid-­‐Year Club Incen1ves Educa1on ~ ~ Leadership

Educa&onal 6 Pack Clubs earning six educa0onal awards BETWEEN

Jan 1st -­‐ March 30th Club will receive $15 Toastmasters GiE Cer1ficate

Submit a *High Performance Leadership Award BETWEEN Jan 1st – May 31st

and earn a High Performance Leadership “Kit” for your club! *Advanced Leader Silver requirement: This five-­‐project program offers instruc0on and prac0ce in such vital leadership skills and ac0vi0es as developing a mission and vision, goal-­‐seEng and planning, iden0fying values and building a team.

This kit includes three Guidance CommiJee Handbooks.

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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)

Super Seven: Get all 7 club officers trained at BOTH the fall and the spring TLIs to earn this banner patch!

Club Education Excellence Patch:

Achieve the first 6 DCP goals to earn the Club Educa>on Excellence Patch.

Deadline for both: 6/30/2012!

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).

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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

Remembering

The SunShiner Production Team:

Publisher: Pamela D. Rolle

PRO: Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley

tlongley@toastmastersd47.org

Neil MacLaren

July 12, 1932 - February 29, 2012

Editor: Emily L. Drenberg

edrenberg@toastmastersd47.org

Proof Reader: Terrance Pratt

District 47 Leadership Team 2011-2012 District Governor Pamela D. Rolle

LGET East Matt Kinsey

LGET West Kathy Furbush

LGM East Hieu Huynh

LGM West Ron Rice

PRO Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley

Secretary Susan Phelps

Treasurer Anthony Richiez

IPDG Rick Furbush

Neil MacLaren, 79, beloved husband, musician, teacher and Distinguished Toastmaster died after a long illness and a gallant fight on February 29, 2012. Neil was a continuous member of EarlyBird Toastmasters in Fort Lauderdale since 1973. He served many roles within Toastmasters at the club, area and division levels, culminating as Outstanding Division Governor for Florida and the Bahamas in 1978. He also served as the organist at the Toastmasters International Convention in Orlando, Florida in 1981.

Neil was ever-present at his club with both advice and corny jokes. At each holiday party, he would present a dramatic reading of The Night Before Christmas. There is an online photo montage and formal obituary but more in keeping would be another opportunity for dramatic reading in A Prayer for Bad Times.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Neil MacLaren may be made to the Morning Musicale Scholarship Fund, c/o D. Gant 320 Holly Lane, Plantation, FL 33317 or to Oakland Park Kiwanis Club, c/o M.L.Adams, 5441 NE 4th Ave. Oakland Park, Fl. 33334. Neil leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary and his many students of music and speaking, past and present. They were all the joy of his life.

District 47 Leadership Support Team District Advisor Steve Bard District Advisor Margaret Wan District Advisor Kristina Kihlberg

SAA East Vic Miskanic

SAA West Chris Hedges

Webmaster Brandon Kinsey District 47 Division Governors

Division A Governor Robert Rizzo

Division B Governor Jeanine Kinsey

Division C Governor Bett Correa

Division D Governor Kristin DeLuca

Division E Governor Mitch McInnis

Division F Governor Lori Stephens

Division G Governor Cathy Naabe

Division H Governor Sparkie Lovejoy

Division I Governor Rachel Ferguson The Mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by: • Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.

• Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.

• Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.

The Sunshiner is a publication of District 47 Toastmasters. Reproduction of articles is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the District 47 Governor. Toastmasters International and Toastmasters International emblems are trademarks of Toastmasters International registered in the United States, Canada and many other countries.

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