D47 Sunshiner - May, 2012

May 2012

11 laps finished!

Just 1 more to go!

Join the final sprint to the finish!

President's Distinguished District... AGAIN! We did it in 2008-2009.

We did it in 2009-2010.

We did it in 2010-2011.

We CAN, & we WILL do it again in 2011-2012

It’s Time for Victory!

Congratulations to all Distinguished, Select Distinguished and President’s Distinguished Clubs!

Inside this Issue Message from the District Governor ..................................................................................................... 3 It Takes a Village and We Had One ....................................................................................................... 4 It's Not Too Late! .................................................................................................................................... 4 What is an Open House? ...................................................................................................................... 5 Are You Still in the Game? .................................................................................................................... 5 District Governor Tours Local Clubs ..................................................................................................... 6 Newly Elected District 47 & District 48 Officers for 2012-2013 ............................................................. 7 Scientifically Speaking .......................................................................................................................... 8 Congratulations to These Successful Club Coaches ............................................................................ 9 Welcome To Our Newest Clubs! ............................................................................................................ 9 District 47 Spring Conference Highlights .............................................................................. 10 - 21 Table Topics Contest ............................................................................................................... 10 International Speech Contest ...................................................................................................11 Friday Night Extravaganza ...................................................................................................... 12 Saturday Morning Highlights ................................................................................................... 14 Saturday Business Meeting .................................................................................................... 15 PRO Newsletter & Website Contest Awards .......................................................................... 16 Leadership & Communication Award Luncheon .................................................................... 17 Tribute to Seven Past District Governors ................................................................................ 18 A Night to Celebrate ~ The DTM Walk ................................................................................... 19 Saturday Night ........................................................................................................................ 20 Club Charter Anniversaries ................................................................................................................. 22 Beat the Clock Membership Drive ...................................................................................................... 23 Open House Showcase ....................................................................................................................... 24 Advanced Articulators Open House .................................................................................................... 25 Educational Awards Earned in April ..................................................................................................... 26 Triple Crown Awards to date (May 18, 2012) ...................................................................................... 29 2011-2012 Education & Training Incentives ........................................................................................ 31 We're in the Home Stretch! ................................................................................................................ 32 2

We are proud of your accomplishments and thank you for your contribution.

During the months of May and June, Toastmasters clubs all over the world are racing to ‘Beat the Clock’. This membership building contest is designed for clubs to finish the year with a bang! Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two months receive a “Beat the Clock” ribbon from Toastmasters International to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM Every club in District 47 is encouraged to enter the race and sprint for the finish line in this challenge. Recruiting new members translates into providing more opportunities for people to receive the benefits of becoming more effective communicators and great leaders.

District 47 members, we need your help! We want to celebrate with you as you make your clubs distinguished. Across the district, there are already 88 distinguished clubs this year, but we need more.

Many clubs are very close to achieving this goal. Many clubs have the points but not the members.

During the last few weeks of this Toastmasters year, we are making a special appeal for you to add as many more members as possible to your club’s roster before June 30. Take advantage of the Open House incentive the District is offering. Read more in this edition of the Sunshiner or visit our website www.toastmastersd47.org for details.

Submit all education awards and membership payments before June 30. Every award counts and every member is important to the success of your club. Click on the link below to track the progress of your club: http://reports.toastmasters.org/reports_new/dcp.cfm Whenever a member joins Toastmasters or achieves an education award, we are helping him/her to become more self confident in speaking, leadership and in life. Your volunteer work makes a difference in your clubs and in our district and we thank you for your commitment.

We want to hear from you! When you achieve an education award, we want to celebrate this success with you. We want to know when a new member is recruited. We want to know the results of your Open House events and we want to know when your club becomes distinguished! This is the ultimate success as a club! We are ready for the victory in District 47.

We are ready to celebrate your personal achievements and the success of your clubs. District 47, it’s time for the victory!

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM District 47 Governor 3

It takes a village and we had one…

What is an Open House?

Many heartfelt thanks go to Steve Zeris, Conference Chair and his lovely wife Sharon. Steve led with dignity, calm and class. Charlie Pillot, D48 Fall Conference Chair was a reassuring presence as Food and Beverage Coordinator.

When you leave your home, do you leave it open so that anyone can come in and take everything back with them? That’s exactly what we want to happen with our Open House. We want our guests to come to Toastmasters and take everything that they can back with them (treasures on communication and leadership).

Our champions, David Henderson and Olivia Schofield made us laugh, made us cry and we walked away forever changed by the experience.

An Open House is a special event put together by a club to showcase Toastmasters to potential members. Think of it like a Kickoff Event for a new Toastmasters club - you want to show the wonderful aspects of our organization to a room full of people who have never been in Toastmasters before.

A special mention to our Division Governors and their teams: Tom Boyd (Division E Governor-Elect) and the Registration team welcomed walk-ins. We haven’t done that in years and we appreciate the hard work it took to handle Kathy Furbush, the challenges this created. Michael Blasco procured an LGET-West, DTM IPad donation which one lucky “First Timer” won and the Bahamians were EVERYWHERE selling raffle tickets as evidenced by the HUGE 50/50 winnings. Hospitality rocked as we danced the night away in the Boat House and enjoyed late night refreshments with Lynn Perry. The decorations were not only elegant but also edible. BONUS! The banquet programs were striking and Promotions created the conference book cover as well as follow-up emails from Samantha O’Neill (Division Governor-Elect) once you registered. Facilitators kept our 15 speaker presentations rolling and Processionals used the radio voice of Bill Moravec.

The conference book was a work of art led by the team of Wendy Williams, editor and Emily Drenberg, ad sales. Rusty Sherman pulled “From the Beginning” the District 47 history article and I trust you checked out the centerfold, “The Great Divide”!

Finally, to our District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle, who in the face of two District Business meetings and insurmountable odds, stayed cool, calm and collected as she kept us in-line and on track to a successful district 47-48 divide. Thank you one and all for attending, planning and executing “The Greatest Event on Earth”!

Kathy Furbush, DTM D47 LGET WEST D48 District Governor Elect 2012-2013

It’s Not Too Late!

Hieu Huynh, DTM x2

The keys to a successful Open House are to 1. Plan the event - Put it on the schedule. Have someone take the lead in organizing it.

2. Promote the event - Do a flyer or a press release. Get support from your members.

3. Provide an exciting atmosphere at the event - Food and refreshments definitely help. Also, be sure to have a dynamic member lead the show as the Toastmaster of the Day. And lastly, have plenty of membership applications on hand to sign up all those new members!

Hieu Huynh, DTM D47 LGM East D47 LGET Elect 2012-2013

Are You Still in the Game?

With just a few weeks left in the Toastmasters year, it may seem that there’s not much that can be done if you’re short of your goals. As of May 17th, The District has 171 clubs that have earned at least 5 DCP points this year. That is a fantastic accomplishment!

However, only 88 of these clubs are actually Distinguished Clubs at this time. Those 88 clubs include 14 Distinguished Clubs, 31 Select Distinguished Clubs and 43 President’s Distinguished Clubs. The remaining 83 clubs don’t have enough members to qualify for the Distinguished Club Program, even though they’ve achieved the required DCP goals.

Well, we have about one month to go, at least at the time of writing.

We are still aiming for President’s Distinguished status and, I know that as club officers, you all want that as well! YOU have worked sooooo hard this year with all your Clubs and members and we owe it to our members to make this happen.

Most clubs realize just how close they are to being PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED and are now pushing to get those new members, CCs, ACs, and club dues submitted to Toastmasters International on or before June 30, 2012.

It’s not too late to run a membership drive and get the required members to be a Distinguished Club. In order to qualify, these clubs must have at least 20 members OR net growth of 5 members over their July 1, 2011 membership count. We also have 46 clubs with either 3 or 4 DCP points. There’s still time to complete the educational awards needed to become a Distinguished Club.

Do you need one more speech to complete your CC or AC? Do you need another role to complete a CL? Do you need to do a presentation out of the Successful Club Series to complete your ALB? Speak to your VP of Education and get on the schedule.

The agenda could be simple like this: Toastmaster of the Day - Opening Comments Speaker - 5 to 7 minutes Topics Master - 10 to 15 minutes Evaluator - 2 to 3 minutes Toastmaster of the Day - Q&A, Closing Comments

There are feverish activities going on in many corners of our District. I would be so happy for you to realize your GOALS. It’s an accomplishment that will stay with you, and it comes with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

Matt Kinsey, LGET-East, DTM

Ron Rice, DTM

There is still a chance for almost all of you to be at least Distinguished. Take a good look at where you are, and what you need to do. Then DO it!!!

End the Toastmasters year in style and help your club become Distinguished!

District 47 has worked all year to be on the top and we want to show everyone that it pays off doing the right thing all year, not only in the last few weeks.

Matt Kinsey, DTM D47 LGET EAST D47 District Governor Elect 2012-2013

Ron Rice, DTM D47 LGM WEST D48 LGET Elect 2012-2013

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District Governor Tours Local Clubs & Shares Tips for Building Membership

Newly Elected District 47 & District 48 Officers for 2012–2013

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Congratulations are extended to the newly elected District 47 and District 48 Officers for 2012 – 2013; they are:

Aviation High Flyers (Div I, A-81) Club President Esther Ferguson receives AC ribbons and new Toastmasters member pin from D-47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle.

Wentworth Stubbs, DTM & TM Marcia Laramore, CC receive AC ribbons from District Governor Pamela D. Rolle

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle encourages Aviation High Flyers to aim high and keep soaring.

District 47

District 48

District Governor - Matt Kinsey, DTM

District Governor - Kathy Furbush, DTM

Lt. Gov. Education & Training - Hieu Huynh, DTM

Lt. Governor Education & Training - Ron Rice, DTM

Lt. Gov. Marketing - Francis Molina, ACS, ALS

Lt. Governor Marketing - Matthew Siewert, CC, CL

Division A Governor - Lydia Harris, CC, ALB

Division A Governor - Robert Wilson, ACB, CL

Division B Governor - Michael Brown, ACB, ALB

Division B Governor - Christopher Hedges, ACB, CL

Division C Governor - Lou Brown, ACB, ALB

Division C Governor - Gerri Almand, ACS, ALB

Division D Governor - Joseph Duerr, ACB, ALB

Division D Governor - Adam Hsu, CC, CL

Division E Governor - Samantha O’neil, ACB, ALB

Division E Governor - Thomas Boyd, ACB, ALB

Division F Governor - Judy Simmons, ACB, ALB

Division F Governor - John Paul, CC, ALB

Division I Governor - Andrew Albury, DTM

L to R: Ron Rice, D48 LGET Elect; Kathy Furbush, D48 District Governor Elect; RIck Furbush, D47 IPDG; Pamela Cable Beach West Cub 6796 (Div I, A-87) VPE Franklyn Winder receives new Toastmasters member pin from D-47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle.

'Hey, I can still do this!' DG Pamela as Table Topics Master at Club 7178 - her home club. TM J.C. Sweeting responds to the question posed.

D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; Matt

District Governor presenting Moments of Truth at Aviation High Flyers.

Kinsey, D47 District Governor Elect; Hieu Huynh, D47 LGET Elect; and Francis Molina, D47 LGM Elect.

L to R: 2012-2013 Division Governors - L to R: John Paul, D-48/Div F; Tom Boyd, D-48/ Div E; Adam Hsu, D-48/ Div D; Gerri Almand, D-48/Div C; Robert Wilson, D-48/Div A; Lydia Harris, D-47/Div A; District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, presents new Toastmasters member pin to Club #6796 President, Charlene Styles.

Seated - L to R: Tony Longley, PRO D-47; Esther Ferguson, Club President; Pamela D. Rolle, D-47 Governor; Ernesto Gongora, A-81 Governor. Standing - L to R: Roslyn Miller, Secretary; Kelia Cox, Treasurer; Ashley Daxon, New Member; Mechelle McDonald, VPPR; Theodore Wilson, VPM.

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District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM presented a new Toastmasters member pin to TM Carletha Toote, President of Healing Communicators Club 7178, her home club.

Michael Brown, D-47/Div B; Lou Brown, D-47/Div C; Samantha O'neil, D-47/Div E; Judy Simmons, D-47/Div F; Andrew Albury, D-47, Div I

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Scientifically Speaking

Congratulations to These Successful Club Coaches!

By: Sheri Resnick

Scientifically Speaking, the very first Scripps Florida Toastmasters Club has a lot to celebrate these days. The club is pleased to announce the arrival of its official banner, which officially recognizes the club as a bona fide Toastmasters Club. The club has just celebrated its one-year anniversary, which is an important milestone! Sheri Resnick, President of Scientifically Speaking, is delighted by the growth in membership and is happy to report valuable and proven results.

Members are gaining life-long skills while having fun in the process. We interviewed Sheri about the Club and here is an excerpt from that interview.

By: Emiy Drenberg, DTM & Hieu Huynh, DTM, LGM-East

Did you know that serving as a Club Coach satisfies one of the requirements for the Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) educational award? To earn credit toward the ALS award, the Club Coach must lead their assigned club to Distinguished Club status. Delivering the Moments of Truth module from the Successful Club Series is a great way to teach members of the struggling club how to recognize threats to the club’s stability and progress. This program also helps members accept and assume responsibility for the club’s future. Toastmasters.org sums it up best: Hippocrates said, “Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work.” Similarly, you should enable the clubs you coach to continue to grow and thrive.

Only after you help the club to achieve Distinguished status and help the members find their inner doctor, may you truly claim success. (The First Class Club Coach) Scientifically Speaking Toastmasters Club 1778344.

Club President is Sheri Resnick, seated center (front of banner).

Q – Why is Toastmasters helpful to scientists?

A- During the course of their careers, it is often that researchers are in front of people in order to deliver results of their work. Whether in front of their lab, delivering poster presentations, participating in job interviews, functioning in a teaching environment, facilitating proposals to investors for potential businesses or scientific talks to enlighten others, scientists will inevitably speak publicly throughout their careers.

Q- What set of skills can people learn if they join a Toastmasters Club?

A - Club members can expect to learn: (1) Confidence when speaking publicly; (2) How to conduct and participate in business meetings; (3) To become strong leaders. If a scientist decides to run his/her own lab, own his/her own business or sit on an organization’s board during the course of their careers, he/she will need to utilize these important skills.

Q - How will these skills help scientists in their careers?

A - Individuals who display self-confidence and assertiveness when giving scientific presentations will typically be successful. This is due to the their ability to organize their thoughts and deliver concise, well thought out talks. Audiences always appreciate presentations that are easily understood and have a clear beginning, middle and end. Additionally, individuals who utilize English as their second language will benefit by practice, ultimately gaining confidence in their command of English through peer support.

Q - How does Toastmasters work?

A – Well, Toastmasters International is a worldwide organization that provides the structure for members of clubs to grow and evolve into great public speakers and dynamic leaders. By attending the meetings, the club members have the opportunity to practice public speaking as well as receive peer evaluations and support. It is a practice-by-doing model and I can tell you it works very well. Our members are enjoying the experience while developing into confident speakers and strong future leaders.

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Club # 3278 5931 5931 5933

Club_Name Club V.O.I.C.E. Crossroads Club Crossroads Club STAR Toastmasters

Club Coach Name Kip Barkley, ACS, ALB Marilyn Meifang Hu, DTM Pierre Audant Freeman Andrew Morey, CC, CL

Begin Date 04/16/12 09/29/11 09/29/11 09/01/11

Congratulations one and all!

Welcome to our newest clubs!

The District FAB 5 & the entire leadership team would like to welcome our newest Clubs:

Club # 2439314 - Juno How To Talk

Juno Beach, Fl - Chartered 05/01/2012 - Division D Area 43

Club # 2460004 - The Untouchables Tampa, Fl - Chartered 05/09/2012 - Division H Area 93

Club # 2475269 - Metropolitan Ministries Toastmasters Tampa, FL - Chartered 5/17/2012 - Division C Area 34

Club # 2475316 - B.U.T. - Teachers With Tenacity Freeport, Bahamas - Chartered 05/17/2012 - Division I Area 84

Congratulations & Best Wishes for a Successful Future!

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Table Topics Contest Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

International Speech Contest Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Jill Revelle - Winner

Deanna Morrison - Winner

Scott Vail - Second Place

Jo Davidsmeyer - Third Place

Table Topics Contest Winners L to R: Scott Vail, 2nd Place; Jill Revelle, 1st Place; Pamela D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; and Jo Davidsmeyer , 3rd Place.

Sandy Tapper - Second Place

Jim Bussey - Third Place

International Speech Contest Winners

L to R: Sandy Tapper, 2nd Place; Deanna Morrison, 1st Place; Pamela D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; and Jim Bussey, 3rd Place.

Table Topics Speech Contestants were presented with certificates by Pamela D. Rolle District 47 Governor.

International Speech Contestants were presented with certificates by Pamela D. Rolle District 47 Governor.

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Friday Evening Circus, Circus Extravaganza By: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Guest Clown from up north, Dee Melvin - District 84 LGM.

John Morse models a handsome red nose.

Bahamian Ambassador, Ambrosine Huyler.

Clown Costume - Phyllis May

Raffle Seller, Frederique Roggero

District 47 banner carried by Ron Rice, LGM -West.

Past Disrict Governor Eileen Sarris

From India with Love - District 47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle is a beautiful Indian Dancer in Circus, Circus.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle poses with the Color Guard before Friday's opening ceremony.

Lovely Clown couple - Area 31 Governor Tina Hager & husband Bill.

Elegant couple, Samantha O'Neil, Area 50 Governor & First Timer, Billy Patino.

Keynote Speaker & 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking, David Henderson; Olivia Schofield, 2011 European Champion of Public Speaking; Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, D47 DG; Darci Maenpa, Member Services Director Toastmasters International Headquarters; and Rick Furbush, DTM-IPDG.

The Circus Clowns join forces to teach District Governor Pamela D. Rolle the fine art of scarf juggling.

Honey Bee, Valerie Major 'I made this just for you Mdm District Governor' From young Nicholas Lovejoy.

Clown Trio having a wonderful time!

'Girls just want'a have fun!' Lydia Harris, Area 25 Governor and friend.

Janelle Taylor hanging out with one of the best dressed clowns in town Area 90 Governor, Holly Walker!

District Public Relations Trio: PRO-Tony Longley, Sunshiner Editor-Emily Drenberg, & Sunshiner Proof Reader-Terrance Pratt.

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The Bearded Lady (Lynda Hammond) & Conference Book Editor, Wendy Williams peruse the the final product.

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Saturday Morning Highlights Photos by: Tony Longley & Khambrel Farrington

District PRO Tony Longley sharing ideas on how to promote Toastmasters to build membership.

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Saturday Business Meeting Photos by: Tony Longley & Khambrel Farrington

Area 85 Governor Randy Dean handles the raffle table.

Serious Business! Past District Governors Jim Martin, Credentials Chair & Asst, Godfrey Springer work credentials desk.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle (center) District Governor, calls the district business meeting to order.

'Closing the Gap' Strategy Sessions That Close New Clients - Professor Matt Hoelscher.

'How to Sizzle on Stage' Bear Necessities - Presenter, Olivia Schofield (2011 European Champion of Public Speaking).

Attendees paying keen attention to a workshop presenter.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle (Rgt) presented a big Teddy Bear on behalf of D-47 to a surprised Olivia Schofield (Lft). Steve Zeris, Conference Chair (center).

TM Chris Pritchard having a great time.

'7 Steps to a Wildly Successful Book Tour' Presenter, Liz Coursen.

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Inspirational Moment by Steven Harwood, Area 27 Governor.

District Treasurer's Report

by District Treasurer, Anthony Richiez.

Audit Committee Member, Chim Francisco presents the 2011-2012 Mid Year Audit Report.

Excited delegates participate in district business meeting.

Douglas Shachnow poses a question during Saturday workshop session.

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

PRO Newsletter & Website Contest Awards

Leadership & Communication Award Luncheon

Photos by: Khambrel Farrington

Best Club Website - Winner, Plantation Toastmasters Club #2582 (Webmaster - Wolfgang Benz) Division B, Area 22.

Best Club Newsletter - Winner, Freeport Eagles Club #1425 (VPPR - Denise Cooper) Division I, Area 84.

By: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

TM Charles Newbold III delivers the Moment of Inspiration at the Communication & Leadership Award Luncheon.

Steve Queior, 2012 Communication & Leadership Award recipient delivers his acceptance speech.

Immediate Past District 47 Governor Rick Furbush, DTM & Kathy Furbush, DTM District 48 District Governor Elect.

A wave from beautiful Mrs. Vicky Rice, wife of new District 48 LGET-Elect, Ron Rice.

Best Club Website - 2nd Place, Miami Beach Toastmasters Club #1293723, Division E, Area 50.

Best Club Newsletter - 2nd Place, Plantation Toastmasters Club #2582 (VPPR - Shoshannah Zemach) Division B, Area 22.

David Henderson, 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking presenting on, 'How To Tell A Love Story'.

Best Club Newsletter - 3rd Place, West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 (VPPR - Audrey Siu) Division E, Area 55.

Steve Queior, CEO - Sarasota Chamber of Commerce receives TI's Communication & Leadership Award from District 47 Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM.

Best Club Newsletter - Honorary Mention, West Boca Toastmasters Club #1978, (VPPRDouglas Shachnow) Best Club Website - 3rd Place, Division D, Area 45.

Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club #6818, Division D, Area 43.

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Division I's team Lakeisha Johnson, A-83 Governor, Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor & Randy Dean, Area 85 Governor show off the wonderful raffle prizes.

TMs Tammy Pinder & Denise Cooper have lots of fun while boosting raffle sales.

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Tribute to Past District Governors

A Night to Celebrate ~ The DTM Walk Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

By: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Seven Past District 47 Governors attended this year's Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fla. They were each treated to a special gift by District Governor Pamela D. Rolle in appreciation for their attendance at her final conference as presiding District Governor.

As a tribute to all Past District Governors from 1955 to 2010-2011, their names and the year they served were printed in the conference booklet as well as the April edition of the Sunshiner.

Delmaro Duncombe, DTM

Rick Furbush, DTM - IPDG 2010-2011

Kristina Kihlberg, DTM - Past DG 2009-2010

Anthony Richiez, DTM

Godfrey A Springer, DTM - Past DG 2005-2006

George Burns, DTM

Margret Wan, DTM Past DG 2003-2004

Mary Moeller, DTM

Eileen Sarris, DTM Past DG 2002-2003

Steven Bard, DTM Past DG 1992-1993

Pretty in pink, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, District 47 Governor, sets the stage to celebrate the ultimate achievement for all Toastmasters - the DTM Walk!

James E. Martin, DTM Past DG 1986-1987

Gary Moss, DTM

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Joshua Haines, DTM

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District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights

Saturday Night Banquet

D47 is Bahama Bound for Fall Conference

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

LGET West Kathy Furbush, DTM says thank you to Toastmasters & guests.

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Remarks by LGET East, Matt Kinsey, DTM.

Bahamian Junkanoo Dancers

give a sneak preview of what's to come at the District 47 2012 Fall Conference.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM gives her farewell speech. "Thank you District 47 for giving me a 'Mountain Top' experience!

I'm grateful for your support & I love you all!"

York Somerville, DTM and fellow TMs get the timing lights ready to go.

David Moore, DTM - International Speech Contest Master

Mary Goddard says, 'Can't miss this kodak moment!'

Fall 2012 Conference Chair, Damien Miller, DTM promotes conference to be held in Nassau, Bahamas, November, 2-4 2012.

Elegant ladies Gail, Lori & Sparkie enjoying the evening's events.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM brings the gavel down, adjourning her final conference as District 47 Governor.

Deanna Morrison, International Speech Contest Winner poses with Pamela D. Rolle, Distrit 47 Governor, DTM & David Henderson, 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM entertains World Champion David Henderson during Saturday's banquet.

Immediate Past District Governor, Rick Furbush, DTM passes the IPDG's pin onto Pamela D. Rolle, DTM whose term as DG ends on June 30, 2012.

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John Paul & Robert Rizzo, DTM having a blast.

Debonair, Khambrel Farrington & elegant Tami Pinder.

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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!

May 2012 Anniversaries Club Name......................................................................Club....... Division/Area...........Charter.......Anniversary ......................................................................................... Number.............................................. Date................. Number

Tampa Club...................................................... 1810

C 34

04/01/55

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South Dade Toastmasters Club........................ 2463................... E.. 53............. 05/01/57................... 55 City Power Toastmasters Club......................... 911..................... G.. 71............. 05/01/70................... 42 Miami Lakes Club............................................. 6568................... E.. 51............. 05/01/87................... 25 Palm City Orators............................................. 8181................... D.. 40............. 05/01/91................... 21 Toast of Las Olas.............................................. 9400................... B.. 22............. 05/01/93................... 19 Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club............ 9352................... F... 64............. 05/01/93................... 19 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club.............. 4207................... D.. 44............. 05/01/94................... 18 VALPAK Toastmasters...................................... 1034639............. G.. 73............. 05/02/07..................... 5 Renaissance Speakers Clearwater.................. 1039583............. H.. 90............. 05/17/07..................... 5 Cordis Miami Lakes.......................................... 1183468............. E.. 51............. 05/27/08..................... 4 Florida City Speedway Speakers..................... 412303............... E.. 54............. 05/01/10..................... 2 The Inspired..................................................... 1489049............. B.. 22............. 05/07/10..................... 2 American Express Let's Talk............................ 1807674............. B.. 23............. 05/05/11..................... 1 MCA Club Surge............................................... 1809745............. I.... 87............. 05/05/11..................... 1

Happy Anniversary One & All! 22

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Open House Showcase Â

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.

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 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)

JUNE 16, 2012 @ 1:45 PM Starts promptly at 2:00 PM

West Tampa Branch Library 2312 W. Union Street Tampa, FL 33607 Special treats await you: Exciting and Engaging Speakers, Food and Gourmet Cookies, Fun Interactions , District Dignitaries and Much More!!!

Your advertising plan 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.

http://968.toastmastersclubs.org

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters

Who have received Education Awards in the month of April 2012 COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS Club Award 1700921 CC 1811702 CC 1200778 CC 1913022 CC 1071660 CC 2166 CC 1810 CC 2582 CC 1529878 CC 9491 CC 1427169 CC 7619 CC 1770067 CC 861 CC 4267 CC 1071660 CC 2652 CC 1326225 CC 1305066 CC 1567808 CC 1610255 CC 1610255 CC 1417483 CC 971 CC 777513 CC 1269043 CC 646899 CC 6818 CC 1307407 CC 1567808 CC 2508 CC 3659 CC 1810 CC 1197988 CC 1216688 CC 6587 CC 2166 CC 1342880 CC 1200778 CC 1412303 CC

Member Alloco, Brenda G. Bain, Christina Paulette Bastian, Deborah Beltran, Monica Britton, Ervin Dale Ceresani, Teresa A Chamberlain, Karen Conover, Terrence Leonard Czaja, Bruce A. Edwards, Marlon Enfield, Rene Finnegan, Flavia C. Fletcher, Celia A. Flores, Robert Gomes, Flavia Harden, Thomas Isaacson, Toby Jackson, Rebecca S Johnson, Shari D. Kaiser, Steven W. Laconte, Lisa M. Manali, Michael C Mathis, Mark D. Navarro, Rafael P. Nellen, Dana Noel, David A. Olazabal, Gloria I. O'Malley, David Phelps, Howard F. Salvo, Paolo Schaefer, Cynthia Schrimsher, Pamela C Shtogun, Yaroslav SOMODI, GAIL CAMERON Territo, Angela M. Thomas, Lorenzo Tuttle, Robert D Walker, Rochelle Wilmott, Levitte B. Wynne, Nicole Cristina

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Name Spectacular Speakers of DRC Achievers of Excellence Dynamic Persuaders MIA Tarmac Speakers The Lazydays Toastmasters Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club Tampa Club Plantation Club Spirited Toastmasters The Big Wheels Club Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club Brickell Toastmasters Club Secure Speakers Toastmaster Club Doral Toastmasters Club Toast Of The Gold Coast Club The Lazydays Toastmasters Club Raymond James Toastmasters Club NSU Toastmasters RBC Legends Club Paradise MacDill Toastmasters Club MacDill Toastmasters Club Fort Pierce Toastmasters Miami Toastmasters en Espa単ol Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters Club Heartland Talk of the Town Z-Speakeasy Club Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club Club Paradise Davie Toastmasters Early Bird Club Tampa Club Power Speakers of MCG WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club Donoghue-Dunedin Club BOB Eagles Dynamic Persuaders Florida City Speedway Speakers

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS Club 1412303 5173 1200778 1346588 2903 1199193 3087 1538985 680990 1216633 1342880 22 4145 2225 1206922 1305066 2266 1610255 1269043 2463 6796 595823 2166 1200778

Award Member ACB Amengor, Culham B. ACB Barton, Hope Ann ACB Bastian, Deborah ACB Chaconas, Glenda L. ACB Chung, Jonathan J ACB Collie, Elvis M. ACB Colmenares, Abraham ACB Dresen, Shane R. ACB Hsu, Adam ACB Kearney, Kevin L ACB Knowles, Torri L. ACB Ortiz, Victor Omar ACB Pray, Doug ACB Ryan, Susan M. ACB Samples, Brooke E. ACB Scott, Vanessa A.T. ACB Segarra, Johnny ACB Sigel, Candy A. ACB Steadman, Roxie J. ACB Stewart, Jason R. ACB Stubbs, Wentworth ACB Visser, Sandra M ACB Vitale, Marie B. ACB Wilmott-Burrows, Theresa P

Name Florida City Speedway Speakers Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club Dynamic Persuaders Shriners International Headquarters Achievers Club Calvary Deliverance Bagel Talk Toastmasters Club Tidewell Rand JPMC Highlanders NCCI Toastmasters BOB Eagles Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club Delray Newsmakers Club Hobe Sound Toasters RBC Legends Proud Speakers Club MacDill Toastmasters Club Heartland Talk of the Town South Dade Toastmasters Club Cable Beach West Club Voices of Manatee County Donoghue-Dunedin Club Dynamic Persuaders

861 2588 7653 1978 2449

ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS

Hoelscher, Matthew Wayne Prieto, Emmy Rivera, Patricia Shachnow, Douglas A. Sluss, Mollie A.

Doral Toastmasters Club Beckman Coulter Toastmasters Universal Toastmasters Club West Boca Club Bradenton Toastmasters Club

1307407 1006065 861 9822 1206922 1390883 7653 8370 1702

ACG ACG ACG ACG ACG ACG ACG ACG ACG

Davidsmeyer, Jo A. Haines, Joshua Hoelscher, Matthew Wayne Moss, Gary E. Otten, Richard W. Richiez, Anthony J. Rivera, Patricia Russo, Joseph H. Williams, Mary Lou

Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club HumorUs Doral Toastmasters Club Financial Connection Toastmasters Club Hobe Sound Toasters FCC Toastmasters Universal Toastmasters Club West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Ft Myers Club

COMPETENT LEADERS Club 7082 6587 1071660 1346588

Award Member CL Escudero, Alex CL Alaba, Emma CL Britton, Ervin Dale CL Chaconas, Glenda L.

Name Voice Of Champions Club Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club The Lazydays Toastmasters Club Shriners International Headquarters

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1314025 1417483 1146909 1346588 831439 5931 2835 7082 7178 1521593 6796 3518 8251 8370 1498795 7082 1216633 1216688 2445 595823 1200778

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

Cornish, Kenisha Dee Cox, Ed Dharmarajan, Venkatesan Harrison, Christine Holden, Grace Hu, Marilyn Meifang Jallad, Steven N. JAMES, JOANNE C Knowles, Kendrick S Kotwicki, Lee N. Laramore, Marcia Macias, Laz Oglesby, Farren L Peng, Margaret J Pettway, Estelle L Pfeiffer, Christopher Robinson, Betsy D. Schneyer, John J. Smith, Gordon Visser, Sandra M Wilmott-Burrows, Theresa P

Abaco Lighthouse Beamers Fort Pierce Toastmasters SBC Toastmasters Club Shriners International Headquarters Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC Crossroads Club Naples Toastmasters Club Voice Of Champions Club Healing Communicators Club Toast of Lakewood Ranch Cable Beach West Club Sensor Toast Club Miami Dade Toastmasters Club West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Savarese Speakers Voice Of Champions Club NCCI Toastmasters WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters Club Awesome Club Voices of Manatee County Dynamic Persuaders

ADVANCED LEADERS Club 1347227 1354558 1888268 1200778 1342880 1307407 1346588 1498739 680990 6544 1305066 8838 7082 1610255 1305066

Award Member ALB Agnew, Richard A. ALB Anthony, Edward Donald ALB Barkley, Kip ALB Bastian, Deborah ALB Bethel, Kenva Niochee ALB Davidsmeyer, Jo A. ALB Dileo, Dean J. ALB Harwood, Steven ALB Hsu, Adam ALB Jallad, Tashahara ALB Johnson, Rhodnia Theresa Anglea ALB Pritchard, Christopher David ALB Scott, Geary ALB Sigel, Candy A. ALB Sumner, D'Andrea M.A.

Name New York Life Communicators for Life Sun Splash Speakers Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Dynamic Persuaders BOB Eagles Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club Shriners International Headquarters Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club JPMC Highlanders Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club RBC Legends Naples Advanced Toastmasters Voice Of Champions Club MacDill Toastmasters Club RBC Legends

8370 1600 1197988

ALS ALS ALS

West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Power Speakers of MCG

Bussey, James R. Duncombe, Delmaro C. Moeller, Mary M.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE Club 595823 8370 1346588 1600

Award Member LDREXC Boyd, Thomas R. LDREXC Bussey, James R. LDREXC Chaconas, Glenda L. LDREXC Duncombe, Delmaro C.

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Name Voices of Manatee County West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 Shriners International Headquarters First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters

2835 1197988 1390883

LDREXC LDREXC LDREXC

Herrera, Marcia A. Moeller, Mary M. Richiez, Anthony J.

Naples Toastmasters Club Power Speakers of MCG FCC Toastmasters

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER Club 1600 1197988 9822 1206922 1390883

Award Member DTM Duncombe, Delmaro C. DTM Moeller, Mary M. DTM Moss, Gary E. DTM Otten, Richard W. DTM Richiez, Anthony J.

Member Thomas, William Nelson Brown, Michael Rogero Aragon, Jairo Beckles, Cynthia E. Schneyer, John J. Burns, George A. Duncombe, Delmaro C. Dunlap, Robin L Lovejoy, Sparkie Rizzo, Robert F. Barkley, Kip Drenberg, Emily Moeller, Mary M. Pritchard, Christopher David Richiez, Anthony J. Stephens, Lori J. Anthony, Edward Donald Bennett, Tatanisha L. Boyd, Thomas R. Fox, Antionette Maria Haines, Joshua Henry, Gregory W. Hoelscher, Matthew Wayne Huynh, Hieu H. Kest, Debbie Kinsey, Matthew A. Otten, Richard W. Parker, Jerrold Ryan Phelps, Howard F. Pritchard, Lori D.

Name First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Power Speakers of MCG Financial Connection Toastmasters Club Hobe Sound Toasters FCC Toastmasters

AWARDS

Count Awards 10 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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

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Rivera, Patricia Segarra, Johnny Sigel, Candy A. Stone, Rebecca K. Abrams, Herschel G. Barton, Hope Ann Bastian, Deborah Bradshaw, Murphy J. Britton, Vilma F Bryan, Curtis Burton, Audra L Carroll-Strachan, Linda Casey, Patrick J. Chaconas, Glenda L. Churchill, Gloria D. Cohen, Mitchell Conover, Terrence Leonard Cornish, Kenisha Dee Correa, Elizabeth Rose Crusan, Aida M. Crusan, Benjamin Tucker Davidsmeyer, Jo A. Davis, Antoinette Cecilia Dohan, Lori Duddey, Flavia Proenca Enfield, Rene Eylat-Tanaka, Yael Fuller, Maurice Michael Goodman-Davis, S. Sherry Green, Kimberley J. Haynes, Joseph Hedges, Christopher Hess, Erin E. Hobbs, John R Holtzman, Ellen M. Hsu, Adam Jallad, Tashahara Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Johnson, Nadia Hope Leo, James Robert Malik, Fasil Sakib Moss, Gary E. Moss, Tamar V. Niklas, Edward J PIERCE, LYNN Palacious, Carlos Emmanuel Paul, John R. Perry, Lynn A. Pinder, Shonell Margo Pratt, Deborah Y. Pritchard, Robyn D.

4 4 4 4 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 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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

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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!

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We're in the Home Stretch!

Let's cross the finish line in style as

President's Distinguished District AGAIN!

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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 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.

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