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Lark Doley, DTM 2018-2019 International President

Fellow Toastmasters in District 47,

Welcome to your district conference Path to Success: See the Possibilities, Believe in the Potential. This is a Golden opportunity to meet and greet fellow Toastmasters throughout the district, to develop new friendships and renew existing relationships.

Take this opportunity to attend educational sessions to learn new ways to strengthen your club and to further your personal and professional skill development in communication and leadership. Celebrate member and club achievements with fellow Toastmasters in your district and plan for the future. Cheer on the speech competitors! Enjoy your district’s competitive events. The international speech competition culminates in the World Championship of Public Speaking at the Toastmasters International Convention in Denver, Colorado in August 2019. Will your contestant take the world stage?

At your conference you will elect future district leaders. What are your district’s long-term goals and who are the best candidates to lead your district into the future? Interview the candidates, ask them how they will lead, and select wisely. Then support them as they lead your district.

Consider your future in Toastmasters. What are your goals going forward? Use the conference experience to help you identify your next steps in communication and leadership. Look for Golden nuggets of learning throughout the conference, and when you return to your club, share your experiences with members who could not attend. When they hear about your experiences, they will feel like they were a part of it and encourage them to attend next year.

Relish the complete conference experience as you continue your Golden Toastmaster journey!

With Golden gratitude,

International President 2018-2019

Dear District 47 Toastmasters:

Congratulations on your annual conference, which I am sure, will allow you the opportunity to reconnect with members from across the district.

You conference theme “PATH TO SUCCESS…See the possibilities, Believe in your potential” resonates with me very well. Earlier in my career, I procrastinated very much because I always doubted my abilities. I would find an excuse not to do something because the fear of failing and embarrassing myself. Although, in my heart I knew I could do it, I doubted my potentials.

It was in 1983 when I first heard of Toastmasters but not knowing what it was or how it would help me, I never pursued it. In 2001, I joined Toastmasters, which has transformed my life and opened opportunities for me over the years. It has been 18 years since, and I never looked back. I can only imagine if I had acted on following up those proceeding 18 year, what a difference it would have made in my life.

This conference is a reminder that we all have a purpose. Find that purpose by igniting the passion in you. Keep it burning and make a difference. If I was able to find my purpose and energize my voice, you can. Just See the Possibilities, Believe in your Potential, which will lead you on the Path of Success.

My journey as your Region Advisor is ending. I’ve learn so much for all of you and got to know the leaders of this district very well. I wish them much success in their future endeavors. Thank you for allowing me to serve these past 2 years.

Have a great conference!

And

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Jana Barnhill, DTM

Jana Barnhill, DTM, Accredited Speaker was elected Toastmasters International President at the 77th annual International Convention held August 13-16, 2008, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was only the fourth woman to serve as the top officer of the organization.

An active Toastmaster for 24 years, Jana has been named Outstanding Club President, Division Governor and District Toastmaster of the Year. She is a Past District 44 Governor, having worked with a team that led D44 to the #10 District in the world and she served as International Director from 2002-2004.

Jana has been recognized for her speaking skills as well, being a five-time winner of the District 44 International Speech Contest and going on to place 3rd in the World Championship of Public Speaking in 1993 and 2nd in 1996. In 1997, she became only the fifth woman in the organization to earn the coveted Accredited Speaker designation.

Professionally, Jana is a speaker/trainer for L.I.V.E. Speakers, Inc., a company she owns with her husband. She conducts seminars throughout the United States on management topics; including communication and leadership, team building, managing change and personality traits. She delivers keynotes and also serves as a speech writer and coach to other professionals. She has written for different magazines and was quoted in the Wall Street Journal following President Obama’s first inaugural address.

Jana is active in the community with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, has served on several Boards including the Lubbock Community Theater, Lubbock Women’s Club and is active in her church. She loves spending time with friends, theater, shopping, Christmas, shopping, movies, travel, anything fast, Disneyland (has gone at least once, sometimes three times a year since 1991), entertaining and… shopping!