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The SUNSHINER News from District 47 – South Florida and The Bahamas June 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE District Executive Committee
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Contributors
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Spring Conference: Socks Knocked Off? Check!
Leadership Messages From the Trio District Director
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Program Quality Director
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Club Growth Director
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PR Corner
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Finance Matters
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News & Features Oustanding Toastmasters
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Thought of the Day
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Boastmasters
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It’s a Small Toastmasters World
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Club Success Strategies
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Pathways Update
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Spring Conference Toastmasters Week Proclaimed
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Keynote Speaker Ed Tate
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Speech Contest Winners
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DTM Walk
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On the Scene
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Education Achievements 34
April
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May
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Distinguished Toastmasters
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Toastmasters from the Treasure Coast to The Bahamas enjoyed a weekend of education, networking and celebration – and just plain fun! – at the 2017 Spring Conference in Miami. From the Story Slam organized Friday night by Phyllis May, DTM, to the workshops, speech contests, DTM Walk and several keynote presentations by 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate, the conference kept its promise to “Knock Your Socks Off!”
John Schneyer, DTM
March
Members of Gold Coast Toastmasters put their best feet forward before heading to the Spring Conference. (Photo by Barbara Strasdas, DTM)
Click to page 14 for coverage of the conference, including an interview with Tate and the district’s tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Clement Foster, DTM.