Dominion Traveler June 2011 by Ronald Dinoso

District 66 Toastmasters, Region 7

June 2011, Volume 35, Issue 4

THE DOMINION TRAVELER Inside this issue: 360o

50 Year Celebration

Central Division Governor

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District Governor

District 66 Performance

District 66 Realignment

Eastern Division Governor

Heat Stress Warnings

Important Dates

Laugh Out Loud

District 66 Realignment

Lt. Gov. Education and Training

Jerry Keast, DTM, District 66 Governor

Lt. Governor Marketing

Notable Quotes

Saying Yes to Leadership

Think It through…

Toastmasters Brand Refresh Use the Eight-Second Rule

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At the annual Business Meeting on April 30, 2011, the District 66 Council approved (by a vote of 100-28) the District 66 Realignment for 2011-2012 with five divisions to better serve the member clubs. Refer to the chart on pages 2 and 3 of this publication for realignments relative to the current division breakouts. The Alignment Committee concluded and the District Council supported by their votes that the timing for realignment was essential to increase service to clubs, offer increased leadership opportunities for our members, and better posture the District for continued success. The newly elected Division Governors will join the following elected Officers to serve the proud tradition of District 66 leaders.

District Governor Elect—A. Alan Tuten, DTM Lt. Governor Education & Training Elect—Daphne Hill, ACS, CL Lt. Governor Marketing Elect—Pete Moyer, ACS, CL Treasurer Elect—Ian Henry, ATMG

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District 66 Realignment (Continued) (Continued from page 1)

Division A Governor Elect—Kathy Reynolds, ACG, ALB Division B Governor Elect—Linda Kennedy, ACB, ALB Division C Governor Elect—Claude Stevens, DTM Division D Governor Elect—Andrea Morgan, DTM Division E Governor Elect—Eureka Collins, CC, ALB The support and service of each member within our

District is valuable, essential to our continued success and much appreciated. As such, I challenge each of us to “Model - “Living the Toastmasters Promise” in all we do and success will be assured and each individual and this District will be better served by that model. The following is a list of the new alignment. Old Area names are highlighted in blue and in parenthesis. Unpaid clubs are also highlighted in blue.

Division A – Western Division: Kathy Reynolds, ACG, ALB, Division Governor Elect Area 11 (W01) Area 12 (W02) Area 13 (W16) Area 14 (W18) Area 15 (W22) Area 16 (W23)

389 3305 926 620 3715 6915 725421 2675 595720 1206897 1514 787701 1011 3822 1229358

Chamber Voices Toastmasters Danville Genworth Toastmasters Valley Easy Speakers Christiansburg Toastburner Toastmasters Monticello View GE Salem Toastmasters The Best Part Toastmasters TMEIC Talkers Blue Ridge Harrisonburg Roanoke Franklin County Toastmasters (W10) NS Star Toasters

562 3115 594729 3351 885034 7537 1188255 7333 788088

Lynchburg Toastmasters Rivercity Lynchburg City Toastmasters Blacksburg National Eagles Toastmasters Vinegar Hill Toastmasters Gold Standard Speakers Bureau – Blue Ridge ITT Night Talkers Toastmasters

7324 1192877 5366 8976

Piney Mountain Sperry Marine Blue Hills Talk-of-the-Town

Division B – Central Division (North James): Linda Kennedy, ACB, ALB, Division Governor Area 21 (C03) Area 22 (C06) Area 23 (C17) Area 24 (C20) Area 25 (C25) Area 26 (New)

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Prime Time Speakers West Creek Toastmasters Richmond Generally Speaking Toastmasters Southernly Stated Saint. James Platinum Speakers Six Points of Hope Supervalu Midtown Toastmasters Speakers of Authority Toastmasters The Dominators Eloquently Said Toastmasters SunTrust Mid Atlantic Testifying Toastmasters Innsbrook Toastmasters Lovers of Language

6201

City Talk

2661 744680

West End Toastmasters Fresh Expressions

649145 845129

SPBC All Souls Community Toastmasters

9134 1098578

VCU Toastmasters James River

6473 1063172

Opportunity Toastmasters Step to Success

1024785 1377996

Power Lunch Expressions Dominion Innsbrook Toastmasters

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Division B (continued) Division C – Central Division (South James): Claude Stevens, DTM, Division Governor Area 31 (C04) Area 32 (C06) Area 33 (C19) Area 34 (C21) Area 35 (C24)

7954 9202 735075 243 6595 TBD 5790 857247 8662 787398 1529155 3282 694869 TBD

10X Speakers Articulators W/O Calculators Cliosophy Richmond Fedmasters City Stars Toastmasters United TM of Maywill Chesterfield Toastmasters Correctionally Speaking Tricity Toastmasters Eloquent Positive Speakers Motivators Toastmasters First Choice Toastmasters VAM Voices

9008 585659 1152426 5869 9425

Innovative Speakers Succinctly Said Triumphantneers Beyond Toastmasters Speakdot Toastmasters

679461 940584 660497 1038726 1529147 3648 855854

Voices of Confidence Bon Air Toastmasters Defense Masters Dupont Toastmasters Toastmasters 2.0 Faith Talk Very Articulate Master Communicators

Division D – Eastern Division (Peninsula): Andrea Morgan, DTM, Division Governor Area 41 (E05) Area 42 (E08) Area 43 (E12) Area 44 (E13) Area 45 (E15) Area 46 (New)

7596 608355 771 981604 TBD 1918 3386 9038 5037 1596714 3184 736086 1674369 8089 1316509

Cavalier Langley Toastmasters Western Branch Toastmasters Toast of the Town Words of Knowledge Mulberry Island Voices of Williamsburg Cyd Thorp Poquoson Com-Unity Speakers Toastmasters Elite Performers One NASA Langley Spear & Gear Toastmasters Motivating With Voices Chubb Masters (E13) Ameritoasters (E13)

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Peninsula Toastmasters Yorktown Community-Educators HRSC East Masters Suffolk Complex

2220 8413

Oyster point Speakers Toastmasters Old Point Comfort

7013 1596716 6068 837484

CBN/Regent Toastmasters Elite Performers Two Seafarers Toastmasters At the Helm

1314916 1537421

Talk of the Tree (E13) Ready Set Speak (E13)

Division E – Eastern Division (Southside): Eureka Collins, CC, ALB, Division Governor Area 51 (E07) Area 52 (E09) Area 53 (E11) Area 54 (E26) Area 55 (E27)

2674 5099 686 916942 1558821 6822 1002826 5746 9394 960968 8053 1117227

Virginia Beach H.S. Toastmasters City of Virginia Beach Morgan Martin Southside Verizon Toastmasters Words of Knowledge (E08) City of Norfolk Tower Toasters Uptown Voices Toastmasters Atlantic Speak Easys Tidewater Toasters Titan Mix Masters

3267 6956 3431 1197223

Virginia Beach Pleasant Grove Articulators Three letter Toastmasters Flagship

9041 1108261 8301 9841

Visionaries Toastmasters Toasters on Track New Horizons Bayside Speakers Toastmasters

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Toast of the Roads Transformational

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DG Honoring Our Proud Tradition… Model the Toastmaster’s Promise Jerry Keast, DTM Being a toastmaster means more than simply making a commitment to self-development. Instead, we are making a commitment to the club, to its members, and to the organization as a whole. As such Own and Model that commitment. Hopefully, you were formally inducted into the club as a new member and took the oath to live the Toastmaster’s Promise and Model the club’s mission to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning experience so each member grows. The Toastmaster’s Promise contains serious words demanding from each of us to Step Up Our Game and appreciate that in spite of what we’re experiencing in our lives we made a commitment that we should never take lightly so I challenge you to own, embrace it and Model

Its Tenants. The Toastmaster’s Promise in summary generally includes: Attend meetings and be prepared. Provide helpful and constructive feedback. Contribute to a positive and friendly environment. Serve in leadership positions when others witness your contributions and ask. Share your experiences to extend the toastmasters family.

Maintain honest and ethical standards.

I admit it’s difficult to continuously provide that much of oneself but when I did always felt the positive feedback from those friends around me and the “Joy of Service” became meaningful. As such I morphed into something bigger than myself with the confidence that others wanted me to succeed and was there for me.

Enjoy the trip and confidently know it’s worth it and the bumps in the road offer leadership opportunities and builds your character so don’t miss them but stand up tall with the friends you built to successfully deal with them. The Joy of Service is the reward for being part of something special by opening hands of service that embraces the simple truth of an organization dedicated to improving the lives of others by simply caring enough to help others successfully reach their personal goals. Dr. Ralph Smedley embraced that simple truth in a Los Angeles Library basement in 1924 and through the multiple faces of individual toastmasters through its 87 year history each of us share responsibility to ensure that legacy continues. Through your dedication and support expect success and to continue in a 50 year legacy that began on July 1, 1961 for District 66. As such join me in honoring our proud tradition by recognizing those Past District Leaders who served our District proudly and through your commitment ensure our future in an organization that continues to give to all its members. I challenge each of you to step up and be part of a

Success Story … YOURS and thank all who stood up to ensure our mutual successes and remain indebted to you for doing so.

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Alan Tuten, DTM I'm so honored that the District has placed its confidence in me to serve as your District Governor next year, and appreciate all Jerry Keast has done. In reflecting on the Spring Conference, I am so grateful for those who worked so hard to produce it and uplifted by the gracious visit we had from Gary Schmidt. The TI schedule is relentless ... so much to do, and yet the past year has flown by. District performance reports have me cheering the incumbent leaders as they strive to reach their goals. Meanwhile, we're getting ready for There also are Summer Leadership Institute because we changes from want the club leaders to have every edge in Toastmasters leading their clubs to a successful year. There are also changes from International due Toastmasters International due to the reto the rebranding branding efforts, the changes in the Distinefforts... guished District Program, and the upcoming International Convention. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that I'm going to need, among other things, some of the following skills: ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈

time management goal setting Delegating Encouraging

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Teambuilding Planning Prioritizing resourcing

We learn these skills in Toastmasters not just by reading a book or by watching someone else; we learn by doing, and we do so in a low-risk, supportive environment. So, let me urge all of you to take similar journeys as you grow and develop. Set new goals and. step in to new opportunities. Be willing to risk failure by taking on a little more than you think you can handle. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and depend on others from time to time, and support them as well in their journeys. Stand ready to forgive shortcomings. And don't forget to say those magic words like 'I'm sorry' and 'thank you'.

Daphne Hill, ACS, CL We can still “Beat the Clock”! If we each “dig in” and focus on our goals, we can reach our individual and club goals by June 30! Here’s how: ≈ ≈

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Bring two people with you to your next meeting. Prepare your guests before they attend – tell them what Toastmasters is all about and WHY they want to be a part of this fantastic organization Carry membership applications with you and USE THEM! Call members who have stopped attending and encourage them to come back. Make every meeting a great meeting! That means value for you AND for your guests! Sell the benefits, show the product so the non -member can experience the organization, then, seal the deal – close on the sale and bring in a new or reinstated member today!

Congratulations to new club officers. See you on June 25 for leadership training. Congratulations also to all the New Clubs that have become a part of the District 66 family so far this year: Chesapeake ≈ Elite Performers One ≈ Elite Performers Two Norfolk ≈ Berkley’s Confident Communicators ≈ Words of Knowledge (Continued on page 7)

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Central Division Governor Glennys E. Fleming, ACB, ALB “The End is Near...and So, The Final Curtain.” That is an old school song...... as we bring to an end a wonderful era in the Central Division of District 66. Didn’t we have fun this year by capturing our members’ interest so that they became engaged in the process of learning! The notable George Washington Carver once stated, “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” Yes, we opened the doors because we operated under the premise that “Learning Is Fun!” As the Central Division year winds down, I want to extend special thanks to the team of Area Governors who worked very hard for our Division. Many of you have already received notice that your Area is Distinguished, Select Distinguished, or even President’s Distinguished. I want to commend you for those accomplishments this year. We were able to continue the legacy of the Central Division with these accomplishments. The majority of our team members demonstrated a continued desire towards learning, evaluated where they were as individuals, and recognized that for self-improvement, one had to make changes within. The success of the Central Division would not have taken place without the continued support of our Division leaders and club members. I especially appreciate the club

members who supported the Division by attending the learning opportunities, participating in the Contests, and representing your clubs at other Division activities. Thanks to all members of the Royal Purple Team for the support given at the Central Division Contest in early April. Kudos to the following winners from the Central Division at the 2011 Spring Conference: Table Topics Contest: Robin Byrd, 1st Place; International Speech Contest: Rita Moore, 1st Place and Dante Jackson, 2nd Place. Finally, CONGRATULATIONS to the newest DTMs from Central Division: Gloria Broom (Eloquent), Paula Ellis (SPBC), Alfreda Page-Garner (SPBC), and Malissa ShortWhite (SPBC). Thank you, thank you, and thank you to all members of the Central Division for a memorable close to this era in District 66, because as usual, the Central Division anticipates a President’s Distinguished Central Division!

“The end is near…and so, the final curtain.”

District 66 Performance As of June 15, 2011 Club Base

121

Membership Base

4784

CCs to Date

153

ACs

Active Clubs

127

Membership Payments

4507

Paid Clubs

122

Goals for June 30

124 Goal for June 30

4879 Goal for June 30

167 Goal for June 30

District is behind

2 District is behind

372 District is behind

14 District is ahead

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Eastern Division Governor Peter Moyer, ACS, CL The Toastmaster Year is almost over and there are too many people to thank for their service and leadership. My special thanks to the awesome Area Governors of the EAST in District 66 for raising the bar on leadership. They have espoused leadership by leading by example, listening, training and encouraging. To use a twist on Daphne Hill’s acronym SMILE - speakers make interesting leaders and educators, whereas, I say “speakers make incredible leaders and educators”. So smile and become a better leader! Smile and encourage your leaders so others will want to step up and serve in the future. I found by being a Toastmaster leader you actually have more opportunities to speak in front of more groups. You have more opportunities to speak to motivate. You have more opportunities to speak to persuade. You have more opportunities to speak to make a positive difference. At Toastmasters we need to encourage leadership like we do communications. Leadership has more influence on making a difference in our lives and others around us. Develop a nostalgia for the future by becoming a leader yourself. It will change your life and your perspective.

LGM (continued)

The Toastmasters Brand Refresh News from Toastmasters International

(Continued from page 5)

Richmond ≈ Motivating With Voices ≈ Positive Speakers ≈ Toastmasters 2.0 Virginia Beach ≈ Ready Set Speak With our new clubs and our determination to bring the benefits of Toastmasters membership to more people by June 30, 2011, we can BEAT the CLOCK!

We’re in the midst of an exciting time in the history of Toastmasters International—on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, Toastmasters International will officially unveil its refreshed brand! Although the mission of the organization, and what it represents, has not changed since Toastmasters was founded in 1924, the needs and ideals of our members and prospective members have evolved. The refreshed Brand symbolizes that evolution. Because the brand launch is still a few months away, all of the details are not yet available. You can find the answers to your brand-related questions by visiting “Rebrand Facts” on the Toastmasters International website. This document will be updated periodically, so check back often. In the months leading up to the rollout, you may find items you are hoping to purchase through the online store are unavailable as a result of inventory levels becoming depleted. We apologize for the inconvenience and are committed to replenishing all products by August 17, 2011.

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Central Division Altunisik, Adnan Alwaale, Rushdan Applegate, Sarah Asante, Jennifer Beattie, Kathy Ann Binford, Virgie M. Binford, Virgie M. Blake, Alice Blowers, James V. Borman, Connie A. Brooks, James Herbert Brooks, Nedra Broom, Gloria Broom, Gloria Broom, Gloria Brown-Burton, Linda D. Burgo, Lisa Byrd, Robin C. Carter-Thompson, Sheryl Chandler, Trumekia D Chemau, Katie Cohen, Deborah E. Coleman, Josette M. Copeland, Vanessa Cruse, LaDonna G Davis, Jacquelyn K. Davis, Kimberly Davis, Kimberly DeAstra, Lore DeAstra, Lore Dozier, Diana H. Dozier, Diana H. Eget, Lisa L Ellis, Pauline Ellis, Pauline Ellis, Pauline Ellis, Pauline Ellis, Pauline Ellis, Pauline Fegan, Lois E. Fleming, Glennys E.

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

Fleming, Glennys E. Fleming, Jeffrey C. Fontroy, Dennis Ford, Reginald Darnell Frick, Janet Geiger, Marcia C. Gordon, Michael Graves, Annette Green, George Guruvell, Venkata Subbarao Guruvell, Venkata Subbarao Guruvell, Venkata Subbarao Gutner, Sophie Hadank, Michael Haller, Adam Haltom, Rickey W. Harte, Vicky Hartman, Tammy J. Harvatine, Philip A. Harvey, Ronald Hein-Harmon, Carmen Helms, David Hess, David M. Hill, Daphne A. Hill, Daphne A. Hinson, Carrie Ann Holcomb, Sherry J Holley, Dueyea Houze, Shirley B. Houze, Shirley B. Howard, Jawea D. Jones, Gale R. Jones, Gregory Dean Kennedy, Linda S. Kennedy, Linda S. Kolonay, Elizabeth Ann Kruse, Mary Lackey, Steve Leaton, Janet K. Lehr, Amy H. Lewis, Jeffrey

ALB CC CC ACB CC CL CC CC CC ACB ACS ACG ACS CC ACS CC ALB CC CC CC CC CC CC ACB ACS CL ACB ACB CL ACS CC CC CC ACS ACG CL ACB CC ALB ACB CC

Lindquist, Ray Liu, Hongrui Liu, Shujian Lloyd, Frederick Londow, Deon E. Lopez, Jesus R Louie, Brent Andrew Lynch, Abby Lynch, Abby Maine, Tom Mallory, Doris A Maloney, Patrick M Markus, Cheryl L Markus, Cheryl L Mayer, Brian M. McLain, Amie J. Miller, Gordon Mobley, Sandra F. Mobley, Sandra F. Monroe, Denise Moore-Jones, Ardell L. Myers, Ross Nelson, Meredyth Newquist, Matthew D. Nowlin, Jessica Noyes, Shane Nunn, Paige Owen, Margaret Lovelace Page-Garner, Alfreda Page-Garner, Alfreda Page-Garner, Alfreda Page-Garner, Alfreda Parent, Gerry F Pegram, Shirley T Pegram, Shirley T Pegram, Vianney Minerva Powell, Twyla P. Puller, Joyce B. Quenan, Tricia Ramasamy, Ratha Randolph, Robert

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

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Central Division (continued) Randolph, Robert Reilly, Karen Roach, Michele C. Roach-Serry, Thelma R. Robinson, Beatrice Ross, Beverly E Rowe, Emmanuel Rowe, Emmanuel Sanders, Elwood Saultz-Dikteruk, Roxi Scaturro, Donna Schultz, Mary Lee Schultz, Mary Lee Shanbhogue, Raghavendra P. Short-White, Malissa

CL CC CC ACB ALB CC CC CL CC CL ALB CL ALB CC ACS

Short-White, Malissa Short-White, Malissa Short-White, Malissa Short-White, Malissa Short-White, Malissa Smith, Pamela Jean Statton, Sylvia Doretha Stevens, Claude Stevens, Claude Sudhakar, Tharak Sundar, Kuzhalmozhi Swenck, Marcia A. Taylor, David Toliver, Pamela A

ALB LDREXC ALS ACG DTM CC CL CC CC CC ALB CC CC CC

Truax, Eileen Turcotte, Karolyn D. Wakefield, Ericka Wakefield, Ericka Wallace, Brenita Way, Susan J. Weddle, Maura Williams, Douglas W. Wilson, Joyce H. Wilson, William T. Wood, Frank E. Wood, Frank E. Wroniesicz, Camellia H. Wynn, William T.

CC CC ALB ACB ALB CC CC ACS ACB CC CC CC LDREXC CC

CL ACB ACB ALB CC CL ALB ACS CL ACS ACS LDREXC CC ALB ACS CC CC CL CC CL CC CL ALB CC CL ALB LDREXC CL CC

Crawford, Debra Curtis, R. Vernelle Curtis, R. Vernelle Davis, Nicholas Deal, Gary L. Downing, Joseph Dweandel, Kenneth L. Elston, Tiffany Elston, Tiffany Fink, Yvonne T. Fink, Yvonne T. Fink, Yvonne T. Fox, Danita Y. Frank, Madeline Frank, Madeline Frank, Madeline Fromal, Betty J. Gallagher, Kathleen Ann Gardner, Christy Lyne Gillerlain, Frank H. Gillerlain, Kathleen D. Girardi, Erin Girardi, Erin Gleason, David Alan Goad, H. Steven Gordon, Teressa D. Gregory, William H Grossman, Bernard Grossman, Sharon Douglas

CC ACS CL CC CC CC CC CL CC CL ALB ACB ACB ACS CL ALB CC CC CC ACS ACG CC CL CC ACS ALS CC CC CC

Hardin Mann, Anne Harman, Harry Edward Harman, Harry Edward Harman, Harry Edward Harman, Harry Edward Harman, John G. Harman, John G. Harris, Nicole Monique Hogg, Nancy M Jenkins, Sheree A Jenkins, Sheree A Jenkins, Sheree A Jones, Diertra D Kahookele, Vici Jo Keast, Jerry L. Keast, Jerry L. Keast, Jerry L. Kingsepp, Dan Kingsepp, Dan Laury, Joyce C. Langlands, Peter B. Laury, Joyce C. Ledbetter, Jessica M. Lewis, Clifton Lewis, Michelle A. Lewis, Michelle A. Lieu, Vincent V. McCarthy, John A. McGlone, Evora H.

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

Eastern Division Arrington, Merlene, R Arrington, Merlene, R Barnes, Marie Barnes, Marie Biondo, R A. Biondo, R A. Bolton, Tabetha Bolton, Tabetha Bond, Ordean Wynn Bond, Ordean Wynn Bosch, Teresa L. Bostick, Denita Michelle Bostick, Denita Michelle Boyd, Brian A. Boyer, Richard E Brodie, Rose Mary Burke, Teressa Faye Caragan, Napoleon Carroll, Debra J. Carter, Jane Charlton, Linda Charlton, Linda Charlton, Linda Clemmer, Jerry Collins, Eureka F. Collins, Eureka F. Collins, Eureka F. Corum, Patricia Y Cox, Dorothy W.

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Eastern Division (continued) McGlone, Evora H. McKnight, Lakeisha Monique Miller, Kent Robert Morgan, Andrea C. Morgan, Andrea C. Morgan, Andrea C. Morgan, Andrea C. Morgan, Andrea C. Morgan, Andrea C. Moyer, Pete G. Moyer, Pete G. Moyer, Pete G. Moyer, Pete G. Moyer, Pete G. Myrick, Angela Nannery, Linda L. Naylor, Thomas Neal-Bey, Vanessa Blackman Nelson, Barbara Jo

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

Norbutus, Diane Norbutus, Diane O'Brien, Michael J O'Malley, Virginia M. Rafferty, Jennifer Raimona, Regina R. Raimona, Regina R. Raymond, Patricia L. Renda, Anne B. Riddick, Raye L. Riddick, Raye L. Riddick, Raye L. Rifflard, Christine L. Robinson, Reginald N. Seibert, Jeffrey L. Seibert, Laura D. Smith, Crystal T. Smith, Crystal T. Smith, Crystal T.

CL ACB CC ACB ACB ALB ACB ACG ALB ALB LDREXC PALS CC CC CC CC CC CL LDREXC

Smith, Crystal T. Smith, Terri Steele, Deborah J. Stewart, Barbara J. Sutton, Alicia G Thompson, Kate Thurkettle, Paul Tyree, Shirley Hunter Walz, Michael Weston, Terrie Lynn White, Celeste Nichole White, Mary F. Wilson, Stacy M. Wilson, Stacy M. Wood, Colleen Wright, Barbara T. Wuori, Charles R. Young, Corey D

ALB CC ACB PACS CC CC ACG ACB CC ALB CL CC CL LDREXC CC CC CC CL

CC CL CL CC CL ALB CC CC CC ACS CC ACB CC ACS ALB CC ACB CL ACB CC CC

Huang, Ruomei Hung, Daniel Jani, Dipal Jani, Dipal Jani, Dipal Mattingly, Brooke E Miles, David A Miles, Jayme D Mitchell, Case Mungle, Bruce W. Munson, James E. Myers, David L Owens, Patrick D. Perry, Howard L Reynolds, Kathy M Reynolds, Kathy M Reynolds, Kathy M Rosillo Dominguez, Claudia Fabiola Rudel, Nancy A. Rudel, Nancy A. Saxby, Morgan P

CC CC CC LDREXC CL ACB CC CC ALB ALB CC CC CC ACB CC CL ACG LDREXC ACB CL CC

Sepesi, Greg J Seymour, JoAnn Sherbin, Karin Smith, Karen Lovegren Stevens, Moses B. Stickler, Ben N. Stickler, Ben N. Taylor, Jennifer V. Tipsword, Pamela Torrance, Ellen M. Turcotte, Robert Tuten, Alan A. Tuten, Alan A. Tyree, Connie M Vernon, Bobbie Losee Wilson, Brent Wokutch, Richard Woodworth, Laurel A. Zayas, Karen Zayas, Karen Zayas, Karen

CC DTM DTM CC CC CC CL CC CL CL CL ALB CC CL CC CL CC CC LDREXC ACS ALS

Western Division Andrus, Leslie Baranauskas, Jonas M. Broaddus, Anita W. Brubaker, Daryl Mark Brubaker, Daryl Mark Campagna, Joseph M. Carter, Melvin D DeVries, Eric Nolan Dickinson, Roxanna M Dupuis, Amy Dupuis, Weldon Joseph Fisher, David E Francis, Laura A Gamble, Dian C. Gonyer, Kenneth E. Harris, Kelvyn A. Harris, Kelvyn A. Hoffman, Katherine Ballard Hogle, Jean G. Hogle, Jean G. Honaker, Darren C.

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Saying Yes to Leadership Del Calderini, DTM Candidate for International Director, Region V, 2005-2008 To Lead or Not to Lead…

Have you ever accepted a leadership role because your good friend needed your help and he or she just couldn’t find anyone else who could do it? You really didn’t want to do it, didn’t have the time to devote to being a leader, but you know the story: Your friend says to you, “There isn’t much work. I just need a name to put on the list and I’ll help you. Please, you are my only hope. … besides, it will be a piece of cake for you.. Please, I need to get all of the offices filled so I can turn in my report to TI.” All too often we accept a “leadership” position because we want to help a friend out—or because we like the sound of the title. But think back. How did you feel at the end of your term? Can you honestly say that you gave the position your best and that you enjoyed it? Leadership carries a responsibility and commitment that is time consuming but most rewarding when done well. In Toastmasters, we are given many opportunities to assume leadership roles, and we are given the tools necessary to develop our skills such that we can be good leaders. To help make the decision as to accept or not accept leadership, consider the following. Being an effective elected leader takes a lot of work and self-searching. A Good Leader:

Knows what he or she wants to do and why. The leader possesses a guiding vision, passionately wants to achieve that vision, and exemplifies strong integrity. Knows what his or her skills are. The Leader takes the time to identify his or her strengths and weaknesses, then matches those skills to the needs of the office sought. Known and understands the value of volunteers. The Leader matches the skills and abilities or the team members to the needs of the organization.

Knows that nothing is accomplished alone, but requires teamwork. The Leader understands that teams are people who come together for a common goal, and that achieving that goal is totally dependant upon the commitment and work. Knows when to lead and when to follow. A Leader finds the right time and right way to let each team member shine. The Leader remembers to consistently recognize the talents and accomplishments of team members and others in an appropriate manner.

To Lead or Not to Lead…

If you want to learn how to be a good leader, but don’t have the much experience yet, consider being a Toastmasters Leader such as a Mentor, Evaluator, Membership Builder, Good Speaker, who sets the example, Enthusiastic Encourager of members, Committee/Team member, Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Coordinator. Earn your Competent Leader and Advanced Leader Award or complete the High Performance Plan. Not only will you grow as a leader, but you will increase your self confidence. Colin Powell said: “Organization really doesn't accomplish anything. Plans don’t accomplish anything either. Theories of management don’t matter much. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds.”

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Heat Stress Warnings Warning Signs of Heat Stroke

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Extremely high body temperature (above 103o) Red, hot and dry skin—no sweating Rapid strong pulse Throbbing headache Dizziness

Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion

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Heavy sweating Paleness Muscle cramps Tiredness

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Weakness Dizziness Headache Nausea or vomiting Fainting Skin may be cool and moist Pulse rate: fast and weak Breathing fast and shallow

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Protect Yourself

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Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages. If you doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask how

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much you should drink when the weather is hot. Rest Take a cool shower or bath Seek an air-conditioned environment. Consider malls or libraries. Wear light clothing If possible, remain indoors during the heat of the day Avoid strenuous activities.

Jerry Keast

DG@District66.org

Lt Governor of Education & Training

Al Tuten

LGET@District66.org

Lt Governor of Marketing

Daphne Hill

LGM@District66.org

Secretary

Kathleen Gillerlain

Secretary@District66.org

Public Relations Officer

Ericka Wakefield

PRO@District66.org

Treasurer

Ian Henry

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Sergeant-at-Arms

Wade Randolph

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Central Division Governor

Glennys Fleming

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Eastern Division Governor

Pete Moyer

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Western Division Governor

Linda Davis

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Retention Chair

Chris Al-Amin

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Mary White

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Rick Brannon

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Regional Leadership (Region VII International Directors) Region VII International Director

Heath Suddleson, DTM

Region VII Region Advisor Marketing

Joe Jarzombek, DTM

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Annelie Weber, DTM

Email options available on regional website. Region7TM.com/Contact.htm

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Use the Eight-Second Rule Adapted from the Articulate Executive: Learn to Look, Act, and Sound Like a Leader by Granville N. Toogood

Accountants .vs. Engineers Author Unknown Three engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket. ”How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?” asks an accountant.” Watch and you’ll see,” answers an engineer.

Public speaking experts agree that most people decide in the first eight seconds whether a particular speaker is worth listening to. So a strong beginning is crucial. One way to make sure you start strong is to practice the eight-second drill, created by public speaking expert Granville N. Toogood. Here’s how it works.

All of them board the train. The accountants take their respective seats but all three engineers cram into a restroom and close the door behind them. Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the restroom door and says, “Ticket, please.” The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on.

The accountants saw this and agreed it was a clever idea. So after the conference, the accountants decide to copy the engineers on the return trip and save some money. When they get to the station they buy a single ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the engineers don’t buy a ticket at all.” How are you going to travel without a ticket?” says one perplexed accountant.” Watch and you’ll see,” answers an engineer. When they board the train the three accountants cram into a restroom and the three engineers cram into another one nearby. The train departs. Shortly afterward, one of the engineers leaves his restroom and walks over to the restroom where the accountants are hiding. He knocks on the door and says, “Ticket, please.”

First, pick a timely Topic that you could easily talk about for three minutes. Don’t just read a script. Have an opinion, and then try to convince the audience that you are right. Pick a very specific topic. Second, present your case. Organize your thoughts, set up an outline to follow, and write your ideas down in a row. Then, set your notes aside, stand in front of a mirror, and start talking. Present your case in three minutes—don’t go even one minute over. Third, start shaving tine off your presentation. First, take off one full minute. Present the same information in two minutes. Then, go to one minute; then down to 30 seconds; then down to 20, then 10, until you are finally getting your point across in eight seconds.

You’ll find the hardest part is going from 30 seconds down to eight; but once you do, you will have captured the essence of your presentation. This is your theme, your message. Never lose sight of it.

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Donated by Andrea Morgan, DTM Across 1.

I am a master at asking questions

2. Every club loves to have this precious asset in lots of five. 3. What two meeting roles are often combine during the meeting. 4. It is my duty to build upon the foundation laid by the New Club’s sponsor. 5. I am the honor that a club of excellence strives to wear. 6. What is the group name for the jobs that are design to improve the members’ public speaking and leadership skills.

from the others. 4. To be the best you must outshine the best in this event. 5. Don’t Time me. 6. I was created to assist your club with its educational and membership goals. 7. Bring your needle and thread if you attend this event. 8. You can move along me at the same time. 9. Meeting and greeting is what I am known for. 10. I am designed to keep you talking. 11. The second part of the answer to Across-3. 12. I am like a wallflower that sees everything. 13. I will get you started and send you on your way. 14. To enhance your leadership skills start with me

7. I am the medicine that helps ease nerves and sooths upset stomachs. 8. I stand proudly during the meetings dressed in my blue and gold. 9. I am good to have in your corner. 10. I am always prepared for your listening pleasure. 11. I am not a teacher but I monitor your education.

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What role is performed with the same end in mind but carried out in two different ways.

2. I stand alone in the area of advancement. 3. The number 66 separates me

Answers • Ah-Counter • Banner • Club Mentor • Competent Communicator Manual • Distinguished • Distinguished Club Program • District • DTM • Evaluator • General Evaluator • Gold • Grammarian • Humorous Speech Contest

• International Convention • International Speech Contest • Leadership Manual • Meeting Roles • Mentor • New Members • Networking • Practice • Speech • Sponsor • Table Topics Master • Tracks • VP Education

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Toastmasters International

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Important Dates May 1

Beat the Clock Membership Drive Begins

May 31

Deadline for Club Officer Elections SLI National College (Salem)

June 25

Regent University (Virginia Beach) Richmond (Location TBD) Beat the Clock Membership Drive Ends

Jun 30

Deadline for Club Officer List to WHQ 2010-2011 Administrative Year Ends!

July 1

2011-2012 Administrative Year Begins SLI National College (Salem)

July 23

Regent University (Virginia Beach) Richmond (Location TBD)

Aug 17-20

International Convention, Las Vegas NV

The Dominion Traveler is your newsletter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to educate and communicate important news across the district. As such, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success and quality depends on your input and feedback. Please take a minute to drop us a line concerning our effectiveness in meeting our purpose. You may contact the Dominion Traveler Editor directly at: Mary White, DTM, Dominion Traveler Editor 401 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23510-2408 Mary.White@Norfolk.Gov Newsletter@District66.org www.District66.Org

Protect Your Recognition! June 30th Deadline No more grace periods! Remember, there is no longer a grace period for distinguished programs. In the past, submissions were considered on time for credit in the distinguished programs if they were postmarked by June 30, and received at WHQ by July 7. Now, all materials for the distinguished programs must be received by WHQ no later than June 30 -- with no grace period. This concerns only those distinguished program deadlines that fall on June 30. The reason for this was fairness. A club located close to World Headquarters could hand-carry in some paperwork on June 30th, while a club located farther away had to take mailing delays into account. Now, technology allows any club in the world to send in forms in a variety of ways that allows any club or district from around the world to submit items on time. So, there is no longer a need for a grace period for on time credit. Toastmasters has changed policy to keep up with the times - and it affects your club or district. While we must all be more mindful of the calendar, every Toastmaster can also be happy about the fact that these new, solid deadlines will result in speedier recognition results at year-end.