D47 Sunshiner - November & December, 2013

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District 47 News and Events

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 201 3

Fall Conference Review FEATURES

Fall Conference - A Super-Powered Weekend - Message from Gov. Rick Scott - Mohammed Murad - Ryan Avery - Opening Events - Workshops - Matt Kinsey Tribute - 201 2-1 3 Year-End Awards - Contest Results - Distinguished Toastmasters - Save the Dates for Spring!

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AROUND THE DISTRICT

News and Notes - Ready, Set, Learn at TLI - Marketing Appointments Club Happenings

DEPARTMENTS

Contributors Messages from the DEC - District Gov. - Lt. Gov. Education and Training - Lt. Gov. Marketing The Digital District Club Presidents' Corner Education Awards Got News?

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Happy Holidays from your District 47 Leadership Team May you find the peace within

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Cheers for Phyllis May, not-so-evil genius of Fall Conference! Coverage begins on Page 3.

Download the conference booklet at www.toastmastersd47.org or by clicking on the image at right.

DEPARTMENTS CONTRIBUTORS

The Faces Behind the Words (and Pictures)

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DISTRICT 47 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE District Governor Francis Molina, DTM

Lt. Governor Education and Training Thomas

Harrell, CC/ALB ("Club Presidents' Corner"), joined Toastmasters nearly four years ago and has dual membership with the Miami Lakes and Universal Toastmasters clubs. He is a learning facilitator with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers South Florida and is available to visit your organization as a speaker or workshop presenter. Visit www.thomasharrell.me.

Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM

Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller, DTM

District Public Relations Officer Douglas Shachnow, ACG/ALB

District Secretary

Gary Sharp, ATMG/ALB

District Treasurer Greg Henry, DTM

District Sergeant At Arms Thomas Plant, ACB/ALB

Immediate Past District Governor Matt Kinsey, DTM

The hardest-working man at Fall Conference had to be Matthew W. Hoelscher, who not only took or oversaw all the photography for this issue (except where noted), but also was master of ceremonies at Saturday's lunch. Matthew is an ACC-accredited coach and a member of Doral Toastmasters.

Public Relations Officer Douglas Shachnow, ACG/ALB, was traveling abroad on business during production of this issue. His column will return to The Sunshiner in the next edition. Meanwhile, Douglas wishes happy and healthy holidays to all.

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Division Governors Div. A: Marlene Bryan, DTM Div. B: Johnny Segarra, ACB/ALB Div. C: Chim Francisco, DTM Div. D: Patricia Vallejo, ACB/ALB Div. E: John Lazar, DTM Div. F: Jason Springer, DTM Div. I: Curtis Bryan, DTM OTHER DISTRICT OFFICERS

TLI Training Coordinator: Antionette Fox, DTM Contest Coordinator: Shantelle Moxie, DTM Fall Conference Chair: Phyllis May, DTM Webmaster: David Clarke, DTM Parliamentarian: Michael Schoen, CTM/ALS Social Media Chair: Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL Sunshiner Editor: Kate McClare, ACB/ALB

Look for more district roles to be filled in the near future .

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE

Current and past District 47 and International leaders pose one last time before dancing the night away at the conclusion of Fall Conference.

A Super-Powered Weekend!

Heroes and villains converged on Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale the weekend of November 8-1 0 for two days and nights of fun, friendship and learning.

From Friday night's comic-inspired costume contest to the keynote address by Toastmasters International's president-elect and the special workshop by worldchampion spaker Ryan Avery, it was a weekend to remember. Turn to Page 1 3 for a special message from Florida Governor Rick Scott.

International President­Elect Mohammed Murad with Division C Governor Chim Francisco and Glenn Parks.

More photos in "Friday Night Heroes," Pages 18­19.

Jeanine and Matt Feel the power of Region 8 International Director Kristina Kihlberg!

Kinsey at Saturday's luncheon. For the tribute to Matt and the district's 2012­13 year­end awards, see Pages 22­26.

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DEPARTMENTS MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Happy Holidays, District 47!

We have accomplished so much this year so far. I’m grateful for members like you who support us each and every day as we continue to succeed in bringing you the best Toastmasters experience a member can have!

Last month, we came together for the 201 3 Fall Conference in Fort Lauderdale. This issue will give you the highlights of all of our events.

“Heroes and Villains” from all over District 47 gathered to have a good time and enjoy each other’s company. Thank you to the Conference Team for putting on such a great show!

Congratulations to Donald Kelly and Carlos Palacious for winning the Humorous Speech and Evaluation contests, respectively. These individuals exemplify one of the ways we help our members in personal development. They’ve inspired others to acquire unique skills and to participate in upcoming contest events.

Francis Molina, DTM

The spring contest season has already started!!! If your club has not planned a speech contest, DO IT! Participate as a contestant or a functionary. Download the 201 4 Contest Rulebook from the Toastmasters International website. Encourage your club members to actively participate in all of our activities so that they can also gain value from the full experience.

Looking forward to 201 4…

The second half of our Toastmasters year is soon upon us. In the next six months, our district teams will focus on both district performance and district talent management, starting with winter officer-training season, which has already started. Register as soon as possible and invite all of your club members to attend.

This is also a time when many of us will be making personal and professional resolutions to help us become better people and more equipped for what next year may bring. District 47 is fully committed to support your educational and leadership resolutions. What are yours? Send me an e-mail with your resolutions and we will showcase them in our next issue.

Keep Finding the Talent Within,

Francis Molina, DTM Governor, District 47

Francis Molina has been a Toastmaster since 2005, when she joined her Corporate Club as Charter Club President. She has held all club officer positions in her home club and has served District 47 as Area Governor (President's Distinguished Area Governor 2009­2010), Division Governor (President's Distinguished Division Governor and Division Governor of the Year 2010­2011) and High Performance Leadership and TLI Chair.

Contact Francis at fmolina@toastmastersd47.org.

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DEPARTMENTS MESSAGE FROM THE LT. GOVERNOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

It's Time to Give Thanks

The 201 3 District Fall Conference is now history. Thank you for the positive feedback and suggestions. Congratulations to the winners, Carlos Palacious (Evaluation) and Donald Kelly (Humorous Speech), and to the other contestants.

Contest Coordinator Shantelle Moxie, DTM, and her team of functionaries did an awesome job. THANK YOU! Conference Chair Phyllis May, DTM, was amazing! The theme, “Heroes & Villains,” was depicted in a most creative and entertaining way. Her focus and dedication resulted in a fabulous experience for our members. Phyllis, we love and appreciate you — THANK YOU! Special guests Mohammed Murad, DTM — Toastmasters International’s president-elect — and Ryan Avery, ACB/ALB, 201 2 world champion of public speaking, added tremendous value to our conference and for that we say — THANK YOU! Our seven division governors and their teams were outstanding. Each had a responsibility for a particular aspect of the conference, and they performed admirably. To them we say a huge —- THANK YOU!

Tony Longley, DTM

If you missed our Fall Conference, we hope to see you at the Spring Conference, April 25-27, 201 4. Stay tuned for details.

Recently, most Americans and some Bahamians too celebrated Thanksgiving, and now Christmas is just ahead.

For many, these holidays are about shopping sprees and huge sales. While for others, these are occasions to reflect, to fellowship with family and close friends and enjoy good food. The Education and Training Team and I are thankful for the opportunity to serve you. We are grateful for your willingness to serve our members whether at the club or district level. Our goal is to help you be the best Toastmaster you can be, thereby achieving individual success as well as success in your clubs. We are here to serve you and help you realize your goals. Because of all you do for Toastmasters and District 47, we're on our way to Number 1 !

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Toastfully,

Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM

Lt. Governor Education and Training, District 47 Tony Longley joined the First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 in May 1987. He has been a club officer in various roles and has served as a Club President, an Area Governor and a Division Governor. He was named District 47 Division Governor of the Year in 2009­2010. Tony was the District's YLP Chair for South Florida and The Bahamas in 2010­2011 and Public Relations Officer for 2011­2012. Contact him at tlongley@toastmastersd47.org.

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DEPARTMENTS MESSAGE FROM THE LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING

Resources for Growth Are Endless!

Wow! What a conference! For those who attended, I am sure you would agree that our three-day event was another display of partisanship, teamwork and new resolve for the district! Congratulations to Conference Chair Phyllis May, DTM, for a great job with her extended team. Please also peruse the conference images available to you in this issue of The Sunshiner.

The challenge continues in our district as we strive for top achievements. We are making many resources available for your benefit:

The Toastmasters International Website: This is your primary portal for

branded material that includes brochures, fliers, promotional items, guides and manuals. Visit www.toastmasters.org/marketingresources.

Your District Leaders: Your area and division governors are always willing and able to help you. Don’t lead without the support of these invaluable persons.

Damien Miller, DTM

The District Marketing Chairs: This group is a resolved and knowledgeable

team working to improve the way we recruit, retain and reward our members.

The Leader’s Library: Scheduled for launch in January, this resource will equip you with around-the-clock access to tools, templates and manuals needed to excel in your roles.

The District Source:

The new "little sister" to The Sunshiner is a special tool just for our leaders. It will outline announcements, updates, periodicals and notices and will encourage greater collaboration by our leaders.

We welcome the talented volunteers from around the district to join us and earn more credit toward the achievement of your leadership and communication goals. Contact us today for more details.

Our new-club, new-member and special-program incentives are still in full swing. Do you know all the ways that your club, area or division can benefit from these opportunities? Contact us for more details and challenge your peers to achieve these incentives and gain rewards for your clubs!

Compliments of the season to all of you. Let’s work hard today so we can play harder and celebrate our great achievements tomorrow.

Damien Miller, DTM

Lt. Governor Marketing, District 47 Damien Miller has been an avid member of Toastmasters clubs in Florida and The Bahamas since June 2002. His leadership positions have included a term as a President’s Distinguished Area Governor for 2006­2007 and chair of the 2012 Fall Conference, which successfully returned to The Bahamas under his direction and that of a dedicated team of committee members from throughout the District. Contact Damien at dmiller@toastmastersd47.org.

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Social Media Making Lasting Connections Channel Guide DEPARTMENTS THE DIGITAL DISTRICT

By Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL Social Media Chair, District 47

Social media has become central to District 47 conferences. The conferences are actively promoted on the district and division group pages, as well as on the district website. With each conference, promoters use their creative flair to gain members’ attention to urge members to register and provide information.

www.toastmastersd47.org Facebook: Connect with large groups or single individuals Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL

Photos and event summaries are posted during and after the conferences. These posts share news with our members; praise contest winners, contestants, functionaries, workshop presenters and facilitators; and send special messages from one member to another.

Twitter: Quick connection with large groups. Fewer Toastmasters are using it.

For the fall 201 3 conference, Conference Chair Phyllis May and Division A Governor Marlene Bryan posted several videos promoting the upcoming conference. Marlene and I posted videos of the keynote speaker, International President-Elect Mohammed Murad, and workshop leader Ryan Avery, 201 2 world champion of public speaking.

LinkedIn: Network with other

District 47 Governor Francis Molina promoted our Twitter hashtag, #tmd47, at the conference. Ryan Avery tweeted this: “Having a blast at the #tmd47 conference." Chelsea Turner Avery, Ryan’s wife and business partner, also tweeted: “#AveryTour-just enjoyed some appetizers with #tmd47 leadership and amazing folks & now to get #cuban food with our #bahamian friends yay!”

MeetUp: Easily promote

President-Elect Murad can be followed at facebook.com/mohammed.murad.

Ryan and Chelsea Avery can be followed on Facebook, as can their business, How To Be A Speaker. You can follow Ryan Avery using his Twitter handle “howtobeaspeaker” and Chelsea Avery at her handle “thenewwifestyle.” Videos of Murad and Ryan Avery can be accessed on YouTube.

Spring Conference registration is coming soon. Encourage your club and division members to read all of the posts to whet their appetites for attending the next conference.

Ruth Field Beck joined Toastmasters International in 2008 and is a member of Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters. She has served as an officer in various capacities and was Area 30 Governor in 2012­13.

Contact Ruth at rbeck@toastmastersd47.org.

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ptofessionals. Not as simple to use as Facebook.

club events. Free for individuals, groups pay.

You Tube: Engage people with videos of speeches and events.

Vimeo: More professional image than You Tube.

Pinterest: Post photos and

images about interests. Not as intuitive to use as Facebook.

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DEPARTMENTS CLUB PRESIDENTS' CORNER

Surmounting the Hills and Valleys of Leadership

By Thomas Harrell, CC/ALB President – Miami Lakes Toastmasters

I use two philosophies to overcome hills and valleys as president of Miami Lakes Toastmasters: remembering why I joined Toastmasters, and perseverance.

As a software instructor, I depend on effective communication. However, in the 201 2201 3 program year, I was vice president of education so my focus was on leadership.

We were President’s Distinguished for the first time since the 1 987 club charter.

I decided to continue my leadership learning this year as club president.

Immediately, hills and valleys began.

Our vice president education delegated half her duties, due to health issues. She later succumbed to those health issues. Our vice president public relations resigned.

She could not devote the energy needed in the role.

Thomas Harrell, CC/ALB

In the midst of it, my personal life took a huge turn.

The high energy I began this year with waned. I seriously considered quitting Toastmasters, the presidency — just put my hands up in surrender.

After introspection, I recalled why I joined Toastmasters. Yes, it was about communication, but at the core, it’s truly about personal development. When I’m asked, “What is Toastmasters?” I respond, “A personal development journey.”

In spite of my personal hills and the valley of two officers no longer being in position, I remembered, this selfimprovement journey is mine.

Surmounting the hills and valleys as club president also takes perseverance. As much as I wanted to quit, I desired personal growth more. For me, stopping my journey of development is not an option.

As a leader, what I’m learning is that sometimes, you just have to do the best you can with what you have.

In conclusion, when it comes to finding the talent within to surmount the hills and valleys you will encounter during your service as club president, remember why you joined and persevere.

Encourage Your Team to Challenge You! As leaders, we are often accustomed to

giving direction, making decisions and monitoring results without question. However, every leader needs a "Challenger-in-Chief," someone who can question your decisions and challenge your thought process. Select someone who can constructively evaluate your decision-making process and give you a different perspective of the results of your decisions.

— Francis Molina, DTM District 47 Governor

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AROUND THE DISTRICT NEWS AND NOTES

Ready, Set, Learn — It's TLI Time Are you taking a club office in January? Are you thinking about taking a club office in January but you're not sure what's really involved? Then you need to sign up for Toastmasters Leadership Institute.

Commonly known as TLI, Toastmasters Leadership Institute is mandatory for anyone serving as a club officer. TLIs also offer workshops on Toastmasters skills for everyone; past sessions have included tips for mastering Table Topics, running a speech contest and using social media.

In January and February, District 47 is offering not one or two but six opportunities to get trained, from the Bahamas to Stuart.

You may attend any session that is convenient to you.

Visit the TLI page at the district website to register online and get more information.

You'll also find regular updates on our Facebook page.

January 4

Broward and North Miami-Dade

January 25

Boca Raton Nassau, Bahamas

February 1

Northern Bahamas (Freeport/Abaco) Stuart

February 8

Homestead, Miami/Dade, The Keys

New Year to Come — New Members to Come! Let’s spread the talk of a surge in

new members in the new year! Who will be our club, area and division leaders in the newmember count in January 201 4? How can you start now to plan for continued success?

Well, do you ever wonder why few guests visit your clubs? Or why those guests don’t join?

Perhaps your long-term members have stopped coming to meetings or participating? Here’s what you should consider: People can’t join your club if they don’t know it exists.

People won’t join if they don’t get a good first impression.

Members won’t stay if their needs aren’t being met.

As leaders, let’s share the work and the learning. Consider forming a membership committee to help your club reach its goals. Never pass up creative ways to recognize your guests, reward your members and recruit new life in the club. Let’s make the new year our turning point toward even greater success in club and member strength.

— Damien Miller, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing, District 47

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AROUND THE DISTRICT NEWS AND NOTES

New Marketing Appointments Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller has appointed several Toastmasters to important leadership positions within the Marketing Team:

DISTRICT MARKETING ADVISOR: HIEU HUYNH, DTM

The district marketing advisor will be involved with key decisions related to the Marketing Department and strategy. This role is supported by key chairpersons all working to execute the requirements involved.

The district marketing advisor is responsible for supporting the LGM in leading the district’s marketing efforts and ensuring the district meets and exceeds the goals of the Distinguished District Program. He will work closely with the LGM to develop the annual marketing plan and assist in building a team that will work to achieve the objectives of the marketing plan.

Hieu will lead a team managing a department with targeted goals for club expanision, club retention, membership development and marketing operations.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH CHAIR: JASON SPRINGER, DTM

The membership growth chair consistently monitors the growth of the district using effective strategies and information from Toastmasters International.

Jason will enable the district to monitor the success of its strategies and evaluate them for implementation in the next fiscal year.

CLUB QUALITY CHAIR (BILINGUAL CLUBS): JAIRO ARAGON, DTM

The club quality chair (bilingual) is responsible for continuously monitoring all district bilingual clubs by working with division, area, and club leaders to ensure that clubs embark on a program of continuous improvement, assemble a repository of best and worst practices designed for community clubs, and disseminate this information throughout the district.

Jairo will ensure that clubs in the category are providing a positive and fulfilling environment for their members, thus providing experiences to retain our membership.

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AROUND THE DISTRICT NEWS AND NOTES NEW MEMBER CHAIR: HEATHER MAHONEY, ACS/ALB

Duties of the new member chair involve placing programs, strategies and forums in place to enhance the experience of new members. By doing so, the New Member Team can create tools (videos, checklists special meetings, etc.) to support the growth of the member experience.

Heather will create a forum for members in the district for less than one year and provide tools to equip our new members to be more productive with their investment in Toastmasters and gain from their experience in the program at large.

STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR: DUQUESNA DEAN, DTM

Duties of the strategic planning chair involve conducting efforts to identify opportunities for member or club development throughout the district. Duquesna will work in partnership with the marketing leadership to determine the ongoing strategy of the team and how it will change based on outside forces.

Duquesna will also work with the Marketing Team to determine strategies, focus points and plans for the next five years. She will also ensure that the Marketing Team is following the practices and plans of the previous leadership.

MARKETING INCENTIVES ADMINISTRATOR: JEANINE KINSEY, DTM

The marketing incentives administrator’s duties include designing a tracking system for districtapproved marketing incentives, determining the achievement of the incentives and coordinating awarding the recipient for their efforts.

Jeanine will keep the leadership on track and collaborate with other chairs to motivate specific clubs and leaders to achieve their goals. She will work closely with the corporate sponsor chair to secure credible prizes for top achievers.

EDITOR, THE DISTRICT SOURCE: KAY-ANDRA GARDINER

will be a regular portal with which the Marketing Team will keep in contact with the district’s entire leadership. Kay-Andra will issue timely announcements, updates, periodicals and notices in the form of a monthly newsletter created specifically for the leaders of District 47.

The District Source

The District Source will

present information in a visually appealing way to encourage greater participation by the leadership and understanding of the many roles played by the Marketing Team.

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AROUND THE DISTRICT CLUB HAPPENINGS

Members and guests of Beacon Point Advanced Toastmasters celebrated the holidays with an open house at Fernanda's International Food Market in Oakland Park. Seated, from left: Division A Governor Marlene Bryan, Area 12 Governor Heather Mahoney, Charlene Christiano. Standing center, from left: Laura Thezine, District 47 Governor Francis Molina, Henry Ferguson. Standing rear, from left: Jerrod Clersaint, Region 8 International Director Kristina Kihlberg, Josette Simms, David Esposito, Chuck Field, Lydia Harris.

Photo by Kate McClare What's your club been up to? Share your news in Club Happenings. E足mail articles and photos to Kate McClare at editor@sunshiner.org.

Welcome to District 47!

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District 47 is proud to announce the arrival of the newest member of our family: Biscayne Bay Toastmasters , led by Charter President Nadia Burrough .

Formed in November, the club has been assigned to Area 1 4, Division A, under the leadership of Maria Lucassen and Marlene Bryan, respectively.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Message from Governor Rick Scott

A Message from Florida's Governor District 47 was honored to receive support for our Fall Conference from Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who sent official greetings:

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Mohammed Murad

Striving for Excellence Within

By Kate McClare, ACB/ALB Sunshiner Editor

In 1 996, a young police officer visited a Toastmasters meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Interesting, he thought, but not for him. His friend talked him into visiting again. He won the Table Topics session and decided to join.

Seventeen years later, that young police officer is taking the helm of the organization he once politely disregarded. Mohammed Murad has become a global entrepreneur, garnering educational credentials from Harvard, the London Business School and other prestigious institutions. Now serving as International President-Elect of Toastmasters International, he is scheduled to assume the presidency in August 201 4.

President-Elect Murad talked about the organization and his plans for its future, in an interview at the conclusion of the District 47 Fall Conference.

"It's important to understand that it's not only about communication.

"It's Not About You"

Toastmasters is really about

How has Toastmasters changed him?

becoming a better person."

“A lot,” he said. “I’m a different person. I have learned to have confidence enough to start my own business and to create a life based on the values of Toastmasters.”

— Toastmasters International President­Elect Mohammed Murad

But while he credits Toastmasters with his personal and professional development, those rewards are secondary.

“The Toastmasters experience is about others – it’s not about you. In the beginning it will be that, but soon you will see that you will have no benefit if you only develop yourself. Your true self-development comes from helping others.”

Members help the organization to excel by helping others reach their own potential — which in turn helps the individual to grow.

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International President­Elect Mohammed Murad talks about team­building in his keynote address at Fall Conference.

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the program more relevant to members’ development, especially in technology. Big changes are coming, but the core product remains “It’s important for members to understand that the same: communication skills that enhance leadership. it’s not only about communication. Toastmasters is “When we empower people to lead,” President-Elect Murad said, really about becoming a better person.” “we are creating a product that is needed in the world.” district in the worldwide organization.

Reaching for the Top

President-Elect Murad knows a thing or two about bringing a district to the top. When he joined, his club was not only the only one in Dubai, but the Emirates were not even in a formal Toastmasters district; they were a “territorial council.” They were granted status as a provisional district in 2003. He became district governor and brought the district to No. 1 status in his first year.

He has a similar goal for the worldwide organization: “to be the No. 1 authority on leadership and communication.” With an international membership of 300,000 — a mere fraction of the billions inhabiting the planet — he sees a lot of work in the years ahead.

The new Education Program being rolled out in the latter part of 201 4 will be an important step toward growing membership by making

Top right: International President­Elect Mohammed Murad joins Lt. Governor Education and Training Tony Longley, District Governor Francis Molina, Region 8 International Director Kristina Kihlberg and Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Moore.

Right: With the division governors — Johnny Segarra, John Lazar, Chim Francisco, Patricia Vallejo, Marlene Bryan, Curtis Bryan and Jason Springer.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Ryan Avery

Find Your Voice, Share Your Message Left: Champion

By Kate McClare, ACB/ALB Sunshiner Editor

speaker Ryan Avery, who presented his

He was the youngest person ever to win Toastmasters International’s World Championship of Public Speaking, just 25 years old when he took the title in 201 2. He may have been the least experienced champion, having been in Toastmasters for only a year and a half at the time of the contest.

workshop, "How to Make It a Great Speech," after Fall Conference.

Below: Entering Saturday dinner

But what Ryan Avery really wants you to know about his big win is just how impossibly it began.

with his wife, Chelsea Avery.

Top photo

“In my Ice Breaker," he revealed, "I had 44 ‘um’s."

courtesy of Ryan Avery; bottom by

You see, Ryan Avery may be a world-champion speaker with a successful training business and a full schedule of professional appearances, but he began in the same place many of us do.

“There’s no difference between you and me. We both have the same chance,” he said in an interview at the 201 3 Fall Conference, where he presented his workshop, “How to Make It a Great Speech.”

Matthew W. Hoelscher.

His victory, he said, was simply a matter of training: practicing his speech hundreds of times, studying other winning (and almost-winning) speeches for hours on end.

And belief — belief so strong it was more like certainty.

Winning Strategy

Avery didn’t intend to win the world championship when he joined Toastmasters in 201 0. Like most of us, he simply wanted to learn how to communicate better. “I used to say ‘like’ all the time. I’m part of the ‘like’ generation.” His father suggested that he join Toastmasters, and even paid his dues. (In recognition of his dad’s support, Avery established a scholarship in his father’s name to pay Toastmasters dues for anyone under age 25 who can’t afford them.)

But when Avery found out about the world championship, he decided to enter. “I just felt like I could do it.”

He knew it would take practice — hard practice — to prove he was right. He watched tapes of past winners and of second-place finishers, to see what made the difference. He got 2004 champion Randy J. Harvey to be his mentor. He 16

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surrounded himself with positive people who believed in him, in particular his wife, Chelsea.

“I'm not the world champion of public speaking — we are. Chelsea trained right alongside me."

Between the time he won his district championship and the world finals in Orlando, Avery listened to 1 ,000 evaluations of his speech. He refined his speech and practiced it again and again. "Don't aim to be a champion," he said, "aim to train like one."

And above all, believe in yourself. “If you consider yourself to be the best, you’ll be the best. Telling yourself you can accomplish it is the first step.”

Ryan's Rules for a Winning Speech 1 0 tips from the workshop, "How to Make It a Great Speech"

1 . Keep it simple. Simple always wins.

2. Make it impactful. Create an impact on the audience; send them a message.

3. Be relatable. Talk about your failures, not your success. Share what someone else taught you rather than try to teach the audience.

4. Drop the prop. People will focus on the prop rather than your voice.

5. Tie your conclusion back to your opening.

Wherever you dropped them off, pick them up.

6. Don't make points. Tell stories that make your points for you.

7. Use a "constant object" — a person, place or thing that is repeated to link stories together.

8. Engage all five of the audience's senses. When

writing your speech, highlight areas calling on the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and feel.

Image courtesy of Ryan Avery

"Your message matters. The question is, what will you do with it?"

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9. Use active voice, not passive. "He engaged the

audience" works. "The audience was engaged by him" does not.

1 0. Practice. In crowds, by yourself, anywhere and everywhere.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Opening Events

Friday Night Heroes (and Villains) District 47's most heroic members turned out for the first night of 201 3 Fall Conference in Fort Lauderdale. After dinner, attendees watched the final round of the Evaluation Contest (Page 29), all while wearing their most impressive costumes in keeping with the Heroes and Villains theme.

Clockwise from right: Clubs line up for the Banner Parade opening the first­night events; the prognosis calls for fun and lots of it; ready to save the world; Past District Governor Pamela Rolle with conference advisor Lydia Harris and Division E Governor John Lazar; Immediate Past District Governor Matt Kinsey with District Parliamentarian Michael Schoen.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Opening Events

Toastmasters International President-Elect Mohammed Murad honored us with his visit and enlightened us with speeches on leadership and team-building. Shown here are just a few of the people he met.

Clockwise from below, President­Elect Murad with: Lt. Governor Education and Training Tony Longley; Conference advisor Lynda Hammond; District Governor Francis Molina; Region 8 International Director Kristina Kihlberg; Area 41 Governor Audrey Burzynski and Division D Governor Patricia Vallejo.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Workshops

Skills to Grow On

Saturday was a day for learning from some of the district's best speakers, who offered workshops on speechcraft, leadership and personal development.

Clockwise from right: Jacquetta Cook, "The 5­Minute Makeover"; Larry Benovitz, "There Is No Redo . . . Finding the Talent Within"; Joe Duerr, "Methods of Change"; Franklyn Winder, "The Youth Leadership Program"; and Adele Aexandre, "Train Yourself to Prep a Speech in 45 Minutes."

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Workshops

Clockwise from above: Shannon Chamberlain, "Be the Hero and Stop Your Villains"余 John Schneyer, "I Don't Know What to Talk About!"余 Brooke Samples, "What They Didn't Teach You in Superhero School"余 Mary Lou Williams, "Heroes and Villains . . . Essential Components of Storytelling."

Not shown: Leonardo C. Burrows, "Success to the Rescue"余 Barbara Strasdas and David Clarke, "Confessions of a Chief Judge: Assuring Fair Contests."

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Matt Kinsey Tribute

Honoring a Leader and Friend

The District 47 family honored Immediate Past District Governor Matt Kinsey, who then offered a tribute of his own. "The paycheck for being a district officer," he said, "is the people in this room."

Clockwise from above left: Past District Governor Pamela Rolle; District Governor Francis Molina, presenting Matt with the District Governor Award; emcee Matthew Hoelscher; Past District C Governor Lou Brown; Past Area 33 Governor Jennifer Passino; Past Lt. Governor Marketing Hieu Huynh; Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: 201 2-1 3 Year-End Awards

Commitment to Excellence District Outstanding Toastmaster Lynda Hammond, DTM

Division Governor of the Year Lou Brown, ACS Division C

Area Governor of the Year John Lazar, DTM Area 51 THE SUNSHINER

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Francis Molina, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: 201 2-1 3 Year-End Awards

Distinguished Service

Damien Miller – Fall Conference Chair Marilyn Hu – Spring Conference Chair David Jess – Realignment Chair Glenn Parks – Audit Committee Chair Barbara Strasdas – Contest Adviser Brandon Kinsey – Sound Engineer Jeanine Kinsey – Webmaster Lynda Hammond – Conference Adviser and DTM Chair Antionette Fox – Past District Governor Committee & Nominating Committee Chair Steven Harwood – Strategic Expansion Chair Mitch McInnis – Training Coordinator Eddy Lopez – University Chair Mary Mayrosh – Club Coach Chair Richard Otten – Gavel Club Chair

Division Governors Division A – Lydia Harris – President’s Distinguished Division B – Michael Brown Division C – Lou Brown – President’s Distinguished Division D – Joseph Duerr – Select Distinguished Division E – Samantha O’Neil – Select Distinguished Division F – Judy Simmons Division I – Andrew Albury – President’s Distinguished THE SUNSHINER

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: 201 2-1 3 Year-End Awards

Area Governors Area 1 0 – Debbie Kest – Distinguished

Area 44 – Brian Turcotte – Select Distinguished

Area 11 – Maria Alexandra Sanchez – Distinguished

Area 50 – Jack Barnes

Area 1 2 – Marlene Bryan – President’s Distinguished Area 1 3 – Willasue Susskind Area 1 4 – Shakira Taylor – Distinguished Area 20 – Keith Herring Area 21 – Jairo Aragon – Distinguished Area 22 – Johnny Segarra – Select Distinguished Area 23 – Maryam Khosravi – Select Distinguished Area 30 – Ruth Beck – President’s Distinguished Area 31 – Gregory Henry – President’s Distinguished

Area 51 – John Lazar – President’s Distinguished Area 52 – Lisa Foose – Distinguished Area 53 – Jason Stewart – Select Distinguished Area 54 – Hector Patino Area 55 – Shannon Chamberlain Area 60 – Sashane McDonald Area 61 – Sharine Symonette Area 62 – Ronald Patterson Area 63 – Ria Newbold – Distinguished Area 64 – Elvis Collie Area 90 – Charles Newbold Area 91 – Deborah Young – Distinguished

Area 32 – Beverly Cordner – President’s Distinguished

Area 92 – Jason Springer – President’s Distinguished

Area 33 – Jennifer Passino – President’s Distinguished

Area 93 – Julieth McCafferty

Area 40 – Thomas Plant – Distinguished

Area 94 – Roselyn Miller

Area 41 – John Hockey – Distinguished Area 42 – Patricia Vallejo – Distinguished Area 43 – Phyllis Sidersky 26

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Contest Results

Winning Ways with Words Months of intense competition were decided at Friday night's Evaluation contest and Saturday's Humorous Speech face-off.

Right: Humorous Speech winner Donald Kelly with International President足Elect Mohammed Murad, District Governor Francis Molina.

Far right: Evaluation winner Carlos Palacious with Francis Molina.

Left: Humorous Speech contestants Donald Kelly, Jerrod Clersaint, Andre Dean, Sharine Symonette, Jason Bank, Charles Schneider, Miike Babst; in back row, Lt. Governor Education and Training Tony Longley, Mohammed Murad, Francis Molina.

Below left: Francis Molina and Frederique Roggero with Evaluation contestants Carlos Palacious, Sharine Symonette, George Kleine, Maria Alexandra Sanchez, Jeanine Kinsey, Judy Joffe, Jordan Vichot.

Below right: Humorous Speech emcee David Esposito sets the mood.

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FEATURES 201 3 FALL CONFERENCE: Distinguished Toastmasters

Meet Our Newest DTMs

They've distinguished themselves, their clubs and the district for years. Now it's official: They are Distinguished Toastmasters.

How big an accomplishment is it? Current requirements for Distinguished Toastmater include giving more than 40 speeches, serving as a club and district officer, guiding a fellow member and a club as a coach or mentor and completing a High Performance Leadership project. We congratulate all of our new DTMs, starting with those in the photo above.

Front row: Jason Springer, Greg Henry, Norman Gaslowitz, Maurice Fuller, Chim Francisco, Marlene Bryan, Maria Alexandra Sanchez.

Back row: Jennifer Passino, Debora Young, Sharine Symonette, Debbie Kest, John Lazar, Francis Molina, Shakira Taylor, Patricia Rivera, Nicole Williams, Lisa Foose, Willasue Susskind.

Not shown: Steven Harwood and Mike Pineda.

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FEATURES Save the Dates for Spring!

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DEPARTMENTS OCTOBER EDUCATION AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS… …on earning Competent Communicator (CC) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Acosta, Ysabel Ahmed, Umar Barnett, Merrell E. Barto, Paula K. Dean, Rakel Melissa Espinosa, Martin L. Fardella, Marc E Ford, Jane Gray Fuller, Maurice Michael Gilbert, Edwige Gingerich, Susan M. Goodman-Davis, S. Sherry Hanna, Owen Julius Hepburn, Virinia S. Hudson, Catherine Lee Jones, Lynette D Kemp, Elton Ellis Knowles, Melissa L. Markwith, Greice Figueiredo Meltzer, Sherry L. Murray, Marc Pinder, Audric D Ramirez, Bernarda L. Rando, Elizabeth A. Rivera, Patricia Schwab, Judith Shapiro, Rachel Steel, William R Strachan, Vincent Sukhu, Subhashree Thomas, William Nelson

1 0/8/201 3 1 0/9/201 3 1 0/23/201 3 1 0/1 6/201 3 1 0/3/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/24/201 3 1 0/1 3/201 3 1 0/29/201 3 1 0/23/201 3 1 0/4/201 3 1 0/1 8/201 3 1 0/22/201 3 1 0/11 /201 3 1 0/11 /201 3 1 0/21 /201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/24/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/1 9/201 3 1 0/2/201 3 1 0/1 0/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 8/201 3 1 0/1 6/201 3 1 0/5/201 3

Pembroke Pines Club Miami Beach Toastmasters B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Talk Of The Town Club Scotia Dynasty Club South Dade Toastmasters Club American Express Tech Talkers Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club Universal Toastmasters Club The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Toastmasters Action Communicators Extraordinaire Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Central Bank Controllers Assurant Toastmasters Miami First Edition Club RBC Legends Healing Communicators Club 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club Freeport Eagles South Dade Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Toastmasters Universal Toastmasters Club Plantation Club Early Bird Club Universal Toastmasters Club Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Plantation Club Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters

Club #

6003 1 293723 1 360933 5390 829842 2463 1 762453 22 7653 1 588575 3299 9477 971 904 2597579 1 776255 6391 07 1 305066 71 78 1 450351 22 1 588575 1 425 2463 3299 7653 2582 3659 7653 971 904 2582 2096

Div.

A E F D I E A C A D C I F F E B I F C C D I E C A B B A F B A

Area

11 52 63 43 91 53 10 30 13 43 31 90 60 63 54 22 92 60 33 30 43 93 53 31 13 23 21 13 60 23 12

Keep Learning at TLI: Beginning in January 201 4, the district will hold its second series

of Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) of the 201 3-1 4 program year. These sessions are mandatory for club officers but are open to all members. TLIs present opportunities to reflect on the first six months of the year and to get ideas for a successful second half. You can discuss what worked well and what could be improved, and review the commitment you made to your club as an officer or member. For a schedule of TLI dates, see Page 1 2.

— Tony Longley, DTM Lt. Governor Education and Training, District 47

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DEPARTMENTS OCTOBER EDUCATION AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS… …on earning Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Bendana, Teresa M. Farrington, K. Dominick Goodman, Radjiv Orlatundo Grant, Kingsley Haji, Mohamud Hendricks, Richard Kelly, Andre Ortiz, Dennis Thomas, William Nelson Wang, Zhengzi

1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/1 0/201 3 1 0/23/201 3 1 0/1 6/201 3 1 0/1 /201 3 1 0/22/201 3 1 0/5/201 3 1 0/1 6/201 3

Voice Of Champions Club Freeport Eagles P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club Hollywood Toastmasters American Express Tech Talkers Outspoken Toastmasters Destined For Success Toastmasters Miami Advanced Toastmasters Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Office Depot Toastmasters Club

…on earning Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Burrows, Leonardo Gaslowitz, Norman Potter Fernandez, Nina S. Ross, Abby

Area

7082 1 425 1 360579 1 261 950 1 762453 1 46941 3 3956 2798 2096 9086

E I F A A B I E A C

50 93 62 12 10 24 90 54 12 32

Club #

Div.

Area

I A C A

90 12 32 12

…on earning Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

Div. A

Area

13

…on earning Competent Leader (CL) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

Div.

Area

Ashoka, Mandegere C. Baron, Jose Carlos Bethel, Lorenzo Dean, Rakel Melissa Hartman, Richard S. Hockey, John A. Lamont, Edwin Lodge Mitchell, Kimberlee A. Post, Marty A. Rock, Marie S Srikant, Satchidanand St. Fleur, Yamma Strachan, Vincent

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1 0/1 6/201 3 1 0/2/201 3 1 0/1 0/201 3 1 0/3/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/9/201 3 1 0/3/201 3 1 0/24/201 3 1 0/28/201 3 1 0/1 7/201 3 1 0/1 0/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 8/201 3

Destined For Success Toastmasters Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Seminole Casino Toastmasters

Div.

3956 2096 1 888268 1 348034

Taylor, Shakira C.

1 0/1 /201 3 1 0/1 /201 3 1 0/24/201 3 1 0/5/201 3

Club #

Universal Toastmasters Club

Voice Of Champions Club Pembroke Pines Club Holistic Trendsetters Scotia Dynasty Club The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club Palm City Orators Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club Assurant Toastmasters Miami Hobe Sound Toasters Early Bird Club Voice Of Champions Club The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park Chickcharney Toastmasters Club

7653

7082 6003 1 809972 829842 1 588575 81 81 22 1 776255 1 206922 3659 7082 1 227605 971 904

E A F I D D C E D B E F F

50 11 61 91 43 41 30 54 41 21 50 62 60

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS… …on earning Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Aragon, Jairo Barkley, Kip Brown, Maria Donaldson, Franklyn Hendricks, Richard Lindo, Romaine P. May, Phyllis A. McClare, Kate Mika, Barbara A. Robinson, Brenda K. Ross, Abby Williams, Nicole Delores Yvette

1 0/8/201 3 1 0/29/201 3 1 0/1 3/201 3 1 0/26/201 3 1 0/1 6/201 3 1 0/1 3/201 3 1 0/1 /201 3 1 0/5/201 3 1 0/3/201 3 1 0/28/201 3 1 0/5/201 3 1 0/4/201 3

Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club V.O.I.C.E. Sensor Toast Club The Luminaries Outspoken Toastmasters FCC Toastmasters Key West Toastmasters Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Fort Pierce Toastmasters Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club Miami Advanced Toastmasters Club Action Communicators Extraordinaire

…on earning Advanced Leader Silver (ACS) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Gaslowitz, Norman Plant, Thomas Gray

1 0/30/201 3 1 0/31 /201 3

Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Palm City Orators

…on earning Leadership Excellence (LDREXC) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Aragon, Jairo Cohen, Mitchell Gaslowitz, Norman

1 0/31 /201 3 1 0/1 8/201 3 1 0/28/201 3

Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters NCCI Toastmasters Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters

…on reaching the peak - DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER (DTM): Toastmaster Date Club Taylor, Shakira C.

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Universal Toastmasters Club #7653

Club #

Div.

Area

2004 3278 351 8 1 51 0789 1 46941 3 1 390883 6298 2096 1 41 7483 681 8 2798 9477

B B C I B A E A D C E I

21 24 32 91 24 11 55 12 40 30 54 90

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12 41

Area

2004 1 21 6633 2096

B C A

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DEPARTMENTS NOVEMBER EDUCATION AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS… …on earning Competent Communicator (CC) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

…on earning Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

829842 351 8 6796 829842

I C F I

…on earning Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

Div. Area

Aragon, Jairo Bernfeld, Debbi J Cabezas, Christopher I. Coffey, Jim Dawkins, Donovan Leroy Eubank, Cassandra Ferguson, Henry R. Hutchinson, Susan J. Huyler, Anastarcia Mariano, Haley Miller, Jarissa L. Randazzo, Laura Ribner, Melinda S Schneyer, John J. Stone, Rebecca K. Vinikoor, Lori R. Whymns, Kamara

Armbrister, Sherman Paul Flanagan, Marcus Symonette, Sharine Theresa Wells, Charles Alexander

Gaslowitz, Norman Lotmore, Antoinette Mahoney, Heather

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11 /5/201 3 11 /8/201 3 11 /8/201 3 11 /27/201 3 11 /29/201 3 11 /20/201 3 11 /20/201 3 11 /27/201 3 11 /8/201 3 11 /1 3/201 3 11 /28/201 3 11 /21 /201 3 11 /21 /201 3 11 /7/201 3 11 /2/201 3 11 /22/201 3 11 /29/201 3

11 /28/201 3 11 /27/201 3 11 /1 4/201 3 11 /29/201 3

11 /2/201 3 11 /1 4/201 3 11 /24/201 3

Toast Of The Gold Coast Club 4267 American Express Communication 1 41 5772 American Express Communication 1 41 5772 Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club 3466 Scotia Dynasty Club 829842 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club 3466 Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club 8720 West Boca Toastmasters Club 1 978 Scotia Dynasty Club 829842 Plantation Club 2582 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 1 21 6688 Toast of Las Olas 9400 West Boca Toastmasters Club 1 978 Scotia Dynasty Club 829842

Scotia Dynasty Club Sensor Toast Club Cable Beach West Club Scotia Dynasty Club

Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters

2096 8720 2096

Div. Area

B B B D I C C D F C I B C C B C I

21 23 23 40 91 31 31 40 63 33 91 23 31 31 22 33 91

Div. Area

A F A

91 32 61 91

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS… …on earning Competent Leader (CL) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club Aragon, Jairo Dash, Jennifer Gillette, Ellen Johnson, L. Shenique Luczak, Denise Matthews, Victoria H. Ott, Kate Perdomo, Alexis Peter Wells, Charles Alexander

Div. Area

B C D I B B B D I

...on earning Leadership Excellence (LDREXC) Certification: Toastmaster Date Club

Club #

Div. Area

...on reaching the peak: DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER! Toastmaster Date Awarded Club

Club #

Div. Area

Gaslowitz, Norman

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11 /4/201 3 11 /8/201 3

11 /4/201 3

Toast Of The Gold Coast Club Office Depot Toastmasters Club Fort Pierce Toastmasters Action Communicators Extraordinaire Early Bird Club American Express Communication Power Speakers Club High Voltage Voices Scotia Dynasty Club

Club #

4267 9086 1 41 7483 9477 3659 1 41 5772 589263 1 376226 829842

Isaacson, Marshall Owen Vogin, Ellyn

11 /5/201 3 11 /5/201 3 11 /20/201 3 11 /11 /201 3 11 /21 /201 3 11 /8/201 3 11 /6/201 3 11 /22/201 3 11 /29/201 3

Boca Raton Toastmasters Sensor Toast Club

Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters

3299 351 8

2096

C C

A

21 32 40 90 21 23 22 41 91

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Issue

Theme

Deadline

Resolutions for Results

January 1 4

July 201 3 August 201 3 October 201 3 November/December 201 3

The Leadership Issue Finding the Talent Within Fall Conference: Heroes & Villains Fall Conference Review

February 201 4 March 201 4 April 201 4 May 201 4 June 201 4

The FUN Issue TMI ’s New Education Program Membership Campaigns That Add Up 201 4 Spring Conference District 47 Year in Review

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Get ready to make 201 4 your best year yet with our January theme feature, "Resolutions for Results." Share your tips for success, and don't forget to send us your club, area and division news by the deadlines below:

February 1 4 March 1 4 April 1 4 May 1 4 June 1 4

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