DISTRICT 47
THE SUNSHINER Newsletter Title Organization Name
News from Southeast Florida and The Bahamas Volume 1, Issue 1
Newsletter Date
The Grand Finale!
F 2014-2015 District 47 June 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Club Anniversaries Photos galore Toastmasters across District 47
ellow Toastmasters, I am honored to have served as your District Governor for 2014 – 2015. When I joined Toastmasters nearly three decades ago, had anyone told me that I would have been District Governor in the future, I may have instantly revoked my membership. In April of 1987, I attended the District 47 Spring Conference held at a hotel on University Drive in Ft. Lauderdale, I was only a guest. It made such a profound impression that I returned home and joined a club one week later. Over the years this organization has transformed, polished and shaped me into the person I am today and for that I am exceedingly grateful!
District Highlights Giving back The Sole Men are of service. Page 3
Point of order LGET Jeanine Kinsey gives final tips. Pages 4, 5.
Although my transformation through Toastmasters took many years to reach maturity, it was eventually realized because of the wonderful people I met who took the time to nurture and mentor me by pouring their skills and talents into me. The real reason I had the opportunity to endure the blood, sweat, tears and growing pains of becoming a more effective communicator and leader was because of you! If I could, I would do it over and over again.
Growth, change are good LGM Lou Brown updates club progress. Pages 6-8
The Charge PRO Marlene Bryan urges members to showcase #D47. Page 10.
What a man! A salute to Tony Longley, Page 14
Let me just say Sunshiner Editor Andrea Robinson reflects on the year that was. Page 22
During my development as a leader there were valuable lessons learned. I realized, self must be put aside, sacrifices must be made and servant leadership is the key! I learned, lip service is not an option; weakness is forbidden and patience is truly a virtue. As your outgoing District Governor, I enjoyed serving you. I am humbled by your confidence and goodwill and I fully enjoyed the year of service. The friendships I’ve developed will last a lifetime and I’m looking forward to sharing many more good times with you in the future. This year we are celebrating 60 years of existence as a district and on July 1, 2015, we will reach yet another milestone in the history of our District when a new team will assume the leadership of our beloved district. Our incoming CEO, Jeanine Kinsey who will commence her term with the new title of “District Director.” This District team is poised and ready to serve you. They are excited for the wonderful
MEET #TMD47 THE SUNSHINER Published by Toastmasters International District 47: Southeast Florida and The Islands of The Bahamas. Submit articles, questions and comments to sunshiner@toastmastersd47.org. DISTRICT 47 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE District Governor Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM Lt. Governor Education and Training Jeanine Kinsey, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing Louis “Lou” Brown, DTM District Public Relations Officer Marlene M. Bryan, DTM District Secretary Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL
The Grand Finale! opportunity to lead, coach and inspire members to achieve greatness, with a renewed focus on the growth and development of every member. I encourage you to give them your full confidence and support. Meanwhile, the class of 2014-2015 will be recorded as the last “District Governors” in the history of Toastmasters International. This past year was not by any means “a bed of roses”. There were numerous challenges to overcome, some of which seemed insurmountable. However, my team and I remained committed to the cause and focused on the ultimate goal as emphasized by our theme, “In Pursuit of Excellence”. To keep us grounded, we rooted our actions in the four “Core Values” of Toastmasters International, which are: “Integrity, Respect, Service and Excellence”. This is how we made it through the year. Our ultimate dream however, is to be a “Distinguished District”. We hope you’ll work with us right up to the final minute on June 30th if necessary to make this goal a reality.
District Treasurer Laura Thezine, ACS/ALB District Sergeant At Arms Thomas Plant, ACB/ALB Immediate Past District Governor Francis Molina, DTM Division Governors Div. A: Heather Mahoney, ACS/ALB Div. B: Karen Lake, ACB/ALB
So, fellow Toastmasters, whenever the bed of roses, seem more like a bed of thorns and situations appear too difficult to face or when you are overwhelmed and feel like giving up, do what I do; meditate on these words by Reinhold Niebuhr, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.” I hope these are words you can live by and you too will be encouraged to press on.
Div. C: Michael Thorn, DTM Div. D: Valerie Johnson, ACB/ALB Div. E: Jason Stewart, ACS/CL Div. F: Deborah Young, DTM
On behalf of the dynamic team with whom I’ve been honored to serve, I thank you for your unwavering support this year and together we wish you all the best for great success in the future!
Div. I: Delmaro Duncombe, DTM OTHER DISTRICT OFFICERS
TLI Training Coordinator: Antoinette Fox, DTM
Toastfully,
Contest Coordinator: Indira Sands Fall Conference Chair: Diana Loy, DTM Spring Conference Chair: Lydia Harris, DTM Club Coach & Advocate Chair: Beverly Cordner, DTM Webmaster: Stanley Lloyd, CC Parliamentarian: Matt Kinsey, DTM
Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM
Audit Chair: Glenn Parks, ACS/CL
“In Pursuit of Excellence”
Social Media Chair: Maria Alexandra Sanchez, DTM Sunshiner Editor: Andrea Robinson, ACB/ALB Copy Editor/Proofreader: Hieu Huynh, DTM
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Volunteerism: A tough job, but someone’s gotta do it I believe there are two types of people in this world. GIVERS, and TAKERS. Now ask yourself, which one are you? Before you answer, consider this. The TAKERS, for reasons I cannot figure out, continually take for themselves from others, organizations and their community. No regard is given for what they can do in return to reciprocate. The GIVERS think less of themselves, and regardless of benefits derived are always there to help others, their organizations, their community and those less fortunate. Toastmasters, like many organizations in our community, is a nonprofit organization. We all seek the same support from the community, and the generosity of donors. Corporate America is always looking for groups to support, and are very aware of those groups that not only provide a valuable service, like we do in Toastmasters, but also GIVE BACK.
Left to right: Toastmasters David Esposito, Launa Carbonell, Darryl Jones, Jose Alvarado volunteering at the United Way of Broward County event WINE WOMEN AND SHOES, Launa was chair of the Solemen and David, Darryl and Jose were her "Sole Men."
A recent event took place in Broward County sponsored by the UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY called “Wine Women and Shoes.” Four of your fellow Toastmasters volunteered and participated in this event to support and give back to the community. Launa Carbonell, Jose Alvarado, Darryl Jones, and David Esposito are examples of GIVERS. Launa Carbonell was given the task of finding and selecting 27 “SOLE MEN,” whose job it was to take care and spoil 400 women, for an evening of “WINE WOMEN AND SHOES.” We knew it was going to be a tough job but Jose, Darryl and David said “someone’s got to do it,” and as Toastmasters rose to the challenge. The event was very successful and these men, can't wait to do it again, even though it was such a tough job. The important thing is not the event that you choose, but the giving back. Fellow Toastmasters we need to do this more often. We live in a community that has many organizations that need volunteers, and we are a group of 3,000 strong. Let's get recognized as not only great speakers, but as leaders who are willing to give of themselves, without regard for reward, but for helping other.
Jose, David and Darryl are hard at work — for a worthy cause, of course.
Take the challenge and find your own group or event to help. If you can't, contact Launa to volunteer for next year’s event, because Jose, Darryl, and David will be getting tired as this was a tough job.
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Point of order: just a few more tasks to cap an amazing year
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e have come to the end of another year, and what an amazing experience it has been! I have been honored to serve as your Lt. Governor Education and Training and am looking forward to serving as the first District Director for our District. As your clubs finish this year and start the new year, below is important information you should know. Club Officer Lists: If your club did not submit their officer list online before July 1st, you will need to contact Toastmasters International right away to get that done so that your new members have access to the Online System for submitting applications, awards and more. Club Officer Training: It is time to make sure that your officers attend training to support the success of your club. Our first Toastmasters Leadership Institute was on Saturday, June 27th, and we had over 150 people attend training. The upcoming dates are: July 4th – TLI - Nassau, Bahamas July 11th – TLI - Boca Raton, Florida July 18th – Officer Training – Freeport, Bahamas August 8th – TLI - Miami, Florida August 22nd – TLI - Stuart, Florida August 29th – Officer Training – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Register online at www.events.toastmastersd47.org Humorous and Evaluation Speech Contests: It is time to start planning your Club Contests for the Fall Contest Season. Club Contests should be held before August 15th, and your Area Directors will be contacting you to let you know when your specific Area Contest will be. Fall Conference: The Fall Conference will be held in Nassau, Bahamas at the Atlantis Resort on November 6-8th. Registration will be open in the next week or so, and you do not want to miss out! Workshop Presenters: Applications are being accepted for Workshop Presenters through July 30th. The forms is available for download at: Please click Here. If you have any problems, please email 4
Point of order: just a few more tasks to cap an amazing year jkinsey@toastmastersd47.org for a copy of the form. Registration: Online registration will open soon at www.events.toastmastersd47.org Hotel Reservations must be made before October 6th. Details can be in the conference information in this issue of the Sunshiner, or at www.toastmastersd47.org Advertising and Sponsorships: Packages are available for purchase and we encourage you to talk to your employers and businesses that you believe Toastmasters can benefit from. This is an opportunity to have over 300 members from all over South Florida and the Bahamas see their business ad. Online purchase will be available at www.events.toastmastersd47.org very soon. Thank You, Jeanine Kinsey Lieutenant Governor Education & Training District 47 Toastmasters 954-778-0599 (cell) jkinsey@toastmastersd47.org
INTRODUCING THE NEW TEAM WELCOME THE 2015-2016 LEADERSHIP
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lease welcome our new Trio effective July 1st!
Jeanine Kinsey, DTM – District Director Lynda Hammond, DTM – Program Quality Director Chim Francisco, DTM – Club Growth Director The team is already working hard to help end this year on a strong note and get 2015-2016 off to a strong start. Next month’s Sunshiner will include a complete list of all of the new team members. We are also launching a new Website on July 1st at www.toastmastersd47.org where you will be able to find all of the contact information for the new team.
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Growth spurts, changes yield sustainability and greatness “Change is the only constant in life.” Heraclitus
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f I had to use one word to describe this Toastmasters’ Marketing year in District 47 that word would be “rebuilding.” Every organization goes through cycles – periods of growth followed by periods of contraction. District 47 Toastmasters is no exception. We encountered many changes this past year and none as significant as the changes to our membership ranks. While we grew overall in total members, we shrank in terms of total clubs. However, the average number of members per club grew which is a good recipe for club sustainability. Further, we’ve positioned ourselves well for future success by eliminating underperforming clubs and implementing a district-wide club sponsor/ mentor/coach/advocate training program. New clubs will benefit from the skills and knowledge of trained sponsors and mentors who will provide a solid foundation for every new club – significantly increasing the chance of long-term success. Speaking of new clubs, we’ve had several charter over the past few months. Please welcome them to our District 47 family: Toasting Under the Sun – Toastmasters Club, Chartered 3/13/2015 Dade Country Toasters, Chartered 4/10/2015 The Best Communicators, Chartered 4/15/2015 FG Knights, Chartered 5/18/2015 In total we’ve had 10 new clubs charter this year! This is a great accomplishment indeed and a testament to the commitment of our members to the District mission. Many members took advantage of the various membership building campaigns that took place over the past year, including the Smedley Award, Talk Up Toastmasters!, Beat the Clock!, and the Annual Membership Program. Congratulations to the following clubs that added new members to their rosters since March: 1 New Member:
Daybreak Toastmasters Club Doral Toastmasters
Achievers of Excellence Club
E.T. Communicators
Art of Speaking Toastmasters Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club
FCC Toastmasters
Cat Miami Club Paradise
First Exuma Branch Club Florida Keys Toastmasters Club Freeport Eagles Miami Dade Toastmasters Club 6
New Providence Branch of Toastmasters Outspoken Toastmasters Palm City Orators Power-Full Voices Proud Speakers Club RBC Legends Scotia Dynasty Club
Toast of the Gold Coast Club WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters
Coral Springs Chinese Bilingual Toastmasters Cutler Bay Toastmasters Davie Toastmasters
2 New Members: 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters Beckman Coulter Toastmasters Broward College Toastmasters Chapter Cable Beach West Club Chickcharney Toastmasters Club Club V.O.I.C.E. Destined For Success Toastmasters Club
Electrifying Voices First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club
CITRIX Toastmasters Delray Newsmakers Club Gold Coast Toastmasters Club Healing Communicators Club Latamasters Miami Lakes Club Miami Toastmasters en Espanol Palm Beach County Port St. Lucie Speakers
Great Persuaders of Atlantis Club
Stuart Martin Chamber
Grove-Gables Toastmasters
West Kendall Toastmasters Club
Motorola Communicators Club Pembroke Pines Club
6 New Members:
RiverWalk Toastmasters Club
First Edition Club
Talk of the Town Club
American Express Toastmasters
Friendly Club of Fort Lauderdale Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Club
Wellington Toastmasters Club
High Voltage Voices Pembroke Isles Toastmasters Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club
4 New Members:
Givers Gain Toastmasters Homestead Toastmasters Juno How to Talk Key West Toastmasters MIA Tarmac Speakers Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club Pinnacle Seekers
Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club Achievers Club
Universal Toastmasters Club
Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club
West Boca Toastmasters Club
Club Destiny
West Broward Toastmasters
Coral Gables Club Fort Pierce Toastmasters
7 New Members:
Scientifically Speaking
NCCI Toastmasters North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club
American Express Communication Club
Soaring Eagles Club
Office Depot Toastmasters Club
Secure Speakers Toastmaster Club
The Trailblazers
Plantation Club
South Dade Toastmasters Club
Tyco Talkers University of Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club
Pompano Beach Toastmasters
Talking Heads of Stuart
Power Speakers Club
The Ultimate Toastmasters
Sawgrass Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters at FIU Business
P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club
Voice of Champions Club 3 New Members: Abaco Lighthouse Beamers Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club City of Delray Beach Club Awesome Toastmasters
Sensor Toast Club The Fountain of New Life Toastmasters Club The Luminaries At The Boca Chamber Toastmasters Club 5 New Members:
8 New Members: Brickell Toastmasters Club Miramar Bilingual Speakers Toastmasters PwC Digital Toastmasters The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club
Boca Raton Toastmasters 7
Luminaries Toastmasters Club 9 New Members:
13 New Members:
Miami Beach Toastmasters BPB Talking Heads
Toast of Las Olas
11 New Members:
Weston Area Toastmasters Club
Wynwood Inspire Us Toastmasters 10 New Members:
Devry University Miramar Toastmasters
19 New Members: Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club
Hollywood Toastmasters
Adding new members to our clubs is important. Retaining existing members is equally important. Congratulations to the following clubs with the highest net membership growth over the past year: Toast of Las Olas – Net Growth of 18 Members Pinnacle Seekers – Net Growth of 10 Members Talking Heads of Stuart – Net Growth of 8 Members Power Speakers Club – Net Growth of 7 Members Delray Newsmakers Club – Net Growth of 7 Members Chickcharney Toastmasters Club – Net Growth of 7 Members Congratulations to all clubs that achieved their membership growth goals and best wishes for continued success. Continue to conduct membership building campaigns, continue to share the value of the Toastmasters program with your family and friends, and continue to provide your members with a high quality club experience. The rebuilding is done – it’s now time to reap the rewards! On a personal note, I wish to thank all of you for your amazing support and encouragement this past year. My experience as Lt. Governor Marketing has brought me so much. I have learned so much from my mentors – our esteemed District Governor Tony Longley and our Lt. Governor Education and Training, Jeanine Kinsey as well as the many leaders of the District Executive Committee – the Division Governors, Area Governors, District Treasurer, District Public Relations Officer, District Secretary and District Sergeant at Arms. I have gained valuable leadership insights through participation in District activities and exposure to various club cultures. Best of all, I have made many new friendships, which would not have been possible if I had not assumed this position. I will forever remember this experience as a District Leader and the folks I am proud to call my family. District 47 rocks!
Yours “In Pursuit of Excellence!” Louis Brown, DTM District 47 Lt. Governor Marketing
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As the year ends, please continue to showcase our district
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ow quickly a year passes. Another Toastmasters year is coming to a close.
We had a lot of goals ahead of us when we first started the year. We completed many of those goals with input from our District Leaders, District Executive Committee members and you our members. We were able to deliver multiple Sunshiner Newsletters (11, notes the editor), including our special Jubilee Edition, thanks to our Sunshiner Editor, Andrea Robinson, and many of your contributions. We sent out frequent notification and updates via our Social Media pages, the Sunshiner, District 47 website and our email marketing campaigns. We appreciate all your feedback for improvement and pats on the back. Our webmaster, Stanley Lloyd, updated the sites and was quite busy creating and opening up the multiple registration events as well as learning to work in the new applications. Our team of photographers, John Schneyer and Paul Finkelstein, with assistance from Andre Kelly and others were ever present to get the right shots. They were successful in capture many memorable images of our events throughout the district. I am very proud to have served with such thoughtful, dedicated and fun-loving folks. They made my job much easier than it could have been. As I hand off the PRO’s duties to D. Dave Foster, I know that I am passing the baton to someone who is passionate about the district and performing his best for us all. Please welcome him as you did me. Provide him the assistance he will need to make it another great year for District 47. Serving in the District to help our members improve and grow is a rewarding one. If you have the opportunity and the time to do so, I encourage you to do it. It has blessed me in many ways. It has been such a pleasure and an honor serving as your District 47 Public Relations Officer (PRO) during the Toastmasters year 2014-2015. Have a fantastic 2015-2016 year! Sincerely, Marlene M. Bryan, DTM Public Relations Officer District 47 Region 8 Toastmasters International
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CLUB CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations and Happy Anniversary greetings are extended to the following clubs. Thank you for your contribution to the growth and success of District 47. On behalf of District Governor Tony Longley, the District Executive Committee, and all members across South Florida and Islands of The Bahamas, we wish you a successful, President’s Distinguished Year! Club Name
City
Club #
Area
Division
Charter Date
Years
Achievers
Coral Springs
2903
34
C
6/1/1969
46
Key West
Key West
6298
55
E
6/1/1986
29
Miami Dade
Miami
8251
52
E
6/1/1991
24
Voice Of Champions
Doral
7082
50
E
6/1/1996
19
Sunset Speakers
West Palm Beach
5222
43
D
6/1/1998
17
Wellington
Wellington
6775
44
D
6/26/2002
13
Club V.O.I.C.E.
Ft. Lauderdale
3278
24
B
6/17/2003
12
Beacon Point Advanced
Weston
808677
10
A
6/23/2005
10
E.T. Communicators
Nassau
1050379
63
F
6/11/2007
8
Dynamic Persuaders
Nassau
1200778
62
F
6/23/2008
7
Miami Beach
Miami Beach
1293723
52
E
6/30/2009
6
Art of Speaking
Hollywood
1348034
12
A
6/15/2009
6
B.U.T. Nation Builders
Nassau
1358961
92
I
6/29/2009
6
B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins
Nassau
1360933
63
F
6/29/2009
6
Electrifying Voices
Miami
1457364
50
E
6/24/2010
5
Outspoken
Coral Springs
1469413
24
B
6/30/2010
5
Broward Bilingual
Fort Lauderdale
1498739
21
B
6/16/2010
5
BAF Stars
Nassau
1504246
61
F
6/16/2010
5
Palm Beach Advanced
North Palm Beach
1510120
43
D
6/22/2010
5
Luminaries
Nassau
1510789
94
I
6/23/2010
5
Pinnacle Seekers
Nassau
1513325
60
F
6/25/2010
5
Glades
Belle Glade
1561818
44
D
6/6/2011
4
Club Paradise
Deerfield Beach
1567808
34
C
6/30/2011
4
Grove-Gables
Coconut Grove
1582184
53
E
6/20/2011
4
The Palm Beach
Palm Beach
1588575
43
D
6/20/2011
4
Secure Speakers
Jupiter
1770067
42
D
6/30/2011
4
The Ultimate
Weston
1774302
10
A
6/17/2011
4
Achievers of Excellence
Nassau
1811702
60
F
6/6/2011
4
Boca Raton Advanced
Boca Raton
1888268
33
C
6/24/2011
4
MIA Tarmac Speakers
Miami
1913022
50
E
6/30/2011
4
Pembroke Isles
Pembroke Pines
2566217
10
A
6/28/2012
3
11
Cable Revolutionaries
Nassau
2591529
92
I
6/28/2012
3
Coral Springs Chinese Bilingual
Coral Springs
3196587
34
C
6/21/2013
2
The Fountain of New Life
Miami Gardens
3248923
13
A
6/27/2013
2
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach
3299156
30
C
6/30/2013
2
Miramar Bilingual Speakers
Miramar
3034515
12
A
6/16/2014
1
Talking Heads of Stuart
Stuart
3589459
40
D
6/11/2014
1
Cat Miami
Miami
4054964
52
E
6/27/2014
1
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach
4055202
43
D
6/27/2014
1
District 47, let’s cheer our Fellow Toastmaster as he competes in the World Championship of Public Speaking. Register today!
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Why Toastmasters really is ‘Where Leaders are Made’ To be completely honest, when I joined Toastmasters a few years ago, I could not grasp the organization’s tag line, “Where Leaders Are Made.” I dismissed the formality of the organization’s language and rigid meeting structure as antiquated. Toastmasters felt contrary to the informal, social media-based way we interact in modern society. That was then and this is now. Currently, I am completing my second term as club president and a year of service as Area Governor. Clearly I changed and want to share how and why I came to understand that Toastmasters is, in fact, “Where Leaders Are Made.” In the beginning, I complained and grimaced my way through imitating others in the club. My mentor tried to convince me of the importance of doing thing the organization’s way based on tradition. “Because we have always done it this way,” has rarely compelled me to change. However, I did come to realize that being distracted by how members spoke and by how meetings were run was my ego’s need to do things my way. So I stopped actively resisting. Spiritual stalwarts like Deepak Chopra and Eckhart Tolle call when you stop resisting surrendering. In Path to Love, Deepak Chopra says, “It’s much easier to surrender on your own, and then let God show up.” As a new Toastmaster, it was easier for me to surrender, and then let leadership show up. The club meeting is where social skills, like respect and honor, which seem to be disappearing from modern society are emphatically reclaimed. New members follow the Competent Communication manual to become effective speakers. Thankfully the club indulged me and allowed me to present at nearly every meeting. After completing my third speech, I grasped that I was in leadership “boot camp”. Cultural Anthropologist, Angeles Arrien, wrote in the Four Fold Way®, “The task of leadership is to show up, be visible and empower others through example and intention.” Arrien goes on to explain that leaders exhibit personal power in three ways: Power or Presence: Presence is about showing up and not hiding. The goal of the Ice Breaker speech is not just to speak publicly, but to speak publicly about yourself. In many cases, the specter of sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences about yourself in a room full of strangers can be daunting. Getting it right takes the deft touch of a leader. Power of Communication: Communication and leadership are inseparable. Your communication choices (the words, stories, pace and tone) influence the connection made with an audience. It is one thing to stand up to speak; it is another to communicate effectively. Preparing a speech requires the alignment of content and timing to deliver the right message. The “right” message is saying what you intend, substantively and experientially, in a way the audience receives it in a deeply satisfying way. Power of Position: Being a Toastmaster compels you to take a position; to literally take a stand. What imagery comes to mind when you think of taking a “stand”? For me, I see two things. First, I see a couple standing before their deity, their family and their community to exchange vows. I ask you, barring a physical issue, how often do people get married sitting down? Second, I see soldiers. To take a stand on the battlefield means to “hold a particular piece of ground in the face of adversity”. In Toastmasters, every time you open your mouth you must physically stand. Standing is active, self-supporting and embodies a willingness to publically commit to the words and ideas that flow through you. Conversely, sitting is passive and is literally the opposite of doing something. There are members who have been in Toastmasters for more than a year without giving their Ice Breaker speech. They have been “sitting it out”. Not me. Toastmaster has proven to be a training ground for leadership because it demands that you show up; create a communication flow that connects to the audience; and defend, through words and arguments, a position. Toastmasters provides a supportive, creative environment where members adapt and grow. Toastmasters really is “Where Leaders Are Made”. Lynette Jones District 47, Division B, Area 22 Governor (2014 to 2015) First Edition Club (#00639107) President (2013 to 2015)
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SALUTE TO OUR LEADER 2014-2015 DISTRICT GOVERNOR TONY LONGLEY
Photos by Marlene Bryan
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Travel "Back to the Future" with D47! Registration for the 2015 Fall Conference November 6th - 8th will open soon. Join us for our “Back to the Future” Conference at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort where we will continue our Celebration of 60 Years of District 47!
Friday Evening - Early Arrivals enjoy a special session with Sheryl Roush Friday Night Reception and Immediate Past District Governor Roast Educational Workshops presented by our members Saturday Lunch & Evaluation Contest and Hall of Fame Saturday Dinner & Humorous Speech Contest and DTM Walk Workshops and two sessions with our Keynote Pressenter, Sheryl Roush - SpeakAndMarketLikeAPro.com
HOTEL INFORMATION Atlantis Paradise Island - Beach Tower One Casino Drive - Paradise Island - Nassau, BS BOOK YOUR ROOM ROOMS MUST BE BOOKED BY OCTOBER 6, 2015 - NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN Please only book your rooms using the instructions below. The District Conference price is based on our members taking advantage of the hotel and we need you to help us by staying at the hotel and booking as part of our Room Block. On-Line: https://aws.passkey.com/event/13873837/owner/12844514/home The following rates are good for 3 days before and after the conference: Room Rate (1 or 2 persons) Rate for additional persons Beach Tower Run of House $99.00 $50/person Beach TowerTerrace Double $99.00 $50/person Beach Tower Wateview Double $99.00 $50/person Beach Tower Waterview King $99.00 $50/person
These rates are exclusive of mandatory taxes, resort levies, gratuities, service fees and other charges (the “Resort Charges”) Each attendee shall submit a credit card number, or a deposit equal to two (2) night’s guest room/suite rate as a guarantee, at the time the attendee makes the reservation. Attendee’s credit card will be charged the two (2) nights’ guest room/suite rate at that time. Refunds will be issued on individual attendee’s reservations cancelled at least thirty (30) days in advance of the confirmed arrival date. All guaranteed reservations will be held until 3:00 am on the day after the attendee’s confirmed arrival date. Attendees must pay balance of all guest room, Resort Charges and other incidental charges upon checkout. All payments shall be made in United States dollars by check, wire transfer drawn on a United States bank or acceptable credit card.
Rates include: • Exclusive use of Atlantis pools and waterslides (Adult only Cain pool is exclusive for Cove guests only) • Full access to beaches, lagoons, marine habitats and The Dig • Daily fish feedings and educational tours • Use of lap pool, basketball courts, ping-pong tables and shuffleboard courts • Admission to Atlantis Theatre • Library with complimentary checkout privileges and internet access • Continuous resort shuttle between the Atlantis towers, One&Only Ocean Club, Harborside Resort, Ocean Club Golf Course, The Cove Atlantis and Atlantis Sports Center • Daily introductory snorkel lesson, casino gaming lessons and flora and fauna walking tour of Atlantis grounds
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TOASTMASTERS ACROSS DISTRICT 47 OUR MEMBERS ARE OUT AND ABOUT KEY WEST TOASTMASTERS
Phyllis May, DTM, is secretly enticing us to join this club. She reports that Key West Toastmasters were having a 'working' happy hour....working on our Happy New Year meeting in July. Everyone involved will get to check off #6 in the Leadership Manual provided they all come through...as they will. It wasn't painful at all.....just happy, happy, happy!
DAVIE TOASTMASTERS
Toastmaster Terry Spencer reports that Davie Toastmasters began their annual Youth Leadership Program with the children of the local Indian-American group. It's always fun and it's amazing to see how much confidence the kids gain in just eight weeks.
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TOASTMASTERS ACROSS DISTRICT 47 OUR MEMBERS ARE OUT AND ABOUT BOCA RATON TOASTMASTERS
Congratulations to the incoming Executive Committee at Boca Raton Toastmasters! This year's officers of Boca Raton Toastmasters. L-R President Steve Winters, SAA Bob Offer, Treasurer Steve Maffetone, Secretary Gary Sharp, VPPR Heath Jones, VPM Gary Martin, VPE John Schneyer. Picture by Frederique Roggero
WESTON AREA TOASTMASTERS
Congratulations to the new leaders of the Weston Area Toastmasters Club!! President Julie Romaniw, VP Education - Fayola Delica, VP Public Relations - Yeisel Lozada, VP Membership - Luis Lozada, Treasurer - Maritza Zea, Secretary - Mariana Carrasquel and Sergeant at Arms Brandon Diaz.
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TOASTMASTERS ACROSS DISTRICT 47 OUR MEMBERS ARE OUT AND ABOUT NORTH MIAMI BEACH TOASTMASTERS Toastmaster Shelley Sokol reports that the New North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club 3840 board met with incoming Area Director Monique Gibson!! We had a great meeting & are looking forward to growing our club!!!
LUMINARIES TOASTMASTERS Toastmaster Ernesto G. Williams says lights blazed on Friday May 29th, 2015 in the Sunshine Capital of Luminaries Toastmasters Club #1510789 when 9 present members and 6 absent members were officially installed as Luminites! This club just keeps getting better and better!
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TRAINING FOR THE NEW YEAR SCENES FROM DIVISION B TLI
Photos By John Schneyer
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TRAINING FOR THE NEW YEAR SCENES FROM DIVISION B TLI
PHOTOS BY PAUL AND MARLENE
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TOASTMASTERS ACROSS THE DISTRICT SCENES FROM DIVISION C SOCIAL
Photos by John Schneyer
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District 47, it’s a wrap!
T
ime to reset the dial and move on to other things.
Today marks my last day as Sunshiner Editor for Toastmasters District 47. The experience has been amazing on several levels. There was awesome, good, bad, crazy, ugly and in-between. I've enjoyed the ride, and know that after reflection I will appreciate the lessons gleaned and learned. The greatest value of this experience for me has been in meeting so many new people across the district. This role pulled me far beyond my clubs and Division Awesome, and allowed me to interact with quite a few characters. I shouldn't call names, lest I omit anyone. You know who you are. Thank you, Anthony J. Longley, for this opportunity to serve my fellow Toastmasters. Big ups to Marlene M. Bryan for pushing me to utilize my talents to benefit a different audience, and for being a much-needed sounding board at times. Gracias to John Schneyer, Paul Finkelstein, Tony Longley and Andre Kelly for the photo stash. Excellent work. Merci beaucoup to Hieu Huu Huynh and Ruth Field Beck for providing an extra set of eyes for proofreading, and to Stanley Lloyd for tolerating the late appeals to post the newsletter. I'm moving into another leadership role with a different organization at the end of this year. In the interim, I will complete the one last speech for my ACS. I've waited six months or so. I look forward to having more time for my home clubs, Universal Advanced and Universal, and The Fountain of New Life. I'm sure I'll see y'all around at conferences, though. There are some awesome people in District 47. Please get to know the stories of our clubs and members. You will be amazed! I wish you the best. To my successor, God bless. Namaste! Andrea Robinson, ACB/ALB Editor, The Sunshiner 2014-2015 Toastmasters District 47 "In Pursuit of Excellence"
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