March - April 2003www.toastmastersd47.org

Since 1955Bi-monthly bulletin of District 47 Toastmasters

Serving Florida and the Bahamas

March

31 – TI MAILS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONALPROXIES TO CLUB PRESIDENTS OF RECORD

April

1 – CLUBS SEND IN DUES TO TI

12 – 4TH DEC MEETING

30 – AREA GOVERNORS COMPLETE VISITS TOCLUBS

May

1 – DISTRICT CONFERENCE EARLYREGISTRATION DEADLINE

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Inside This Issue: Shedding Light on Spring Conference Details!

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The District 47 Spring Conference is fast approaching. The keysthe Kingdom of Toastmasters will be presented to attendees to use in“Unlocking the Possibilities” in the exciting realm of communication and leadership!

From May 16 to May 18, the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, Fla., will be trans-formed into a royal experience compliments of co-chairs Jeanine Sutherland,Lynda Miller and their committee members. The conference will be a time ofcelebration set to a theme fit for a royal court as events and activities take placeamid a magical and mystical setting. First timers are encouraged to attend!

Friday night will be a time to “Seize the Keys to theKingdom” as the conference gets under way with thetable topics competition and opening banquet. Thenext day, attendees can choose from a selection ofentertaining and enlightening workshops before“Unlocking Your Possibilities” at the SaturdayCommunication and Leadership luncheon and presen-tation of District awards.

“The Grand Ball” on Saturday evening will featurethe District’s leading lords and ladies, proclamations of new DTMs and the interna-tional speech competition. See page 5 for workshops and schedule.

Club 4392 Collier CommuniqueClub 4867 Toastmasters of Amelia IslandClub 5199 Ponte Vedra BeachClub 5852 PGTClub 4895 Adv. Toastmasters of Central Fla.

• 50-Year Anniversary

Date correction: On Monday, April 28, Con-querors Club 1066 in Orlando will celebrate50 years as a Toastmasters Club. Cost to at-tend the festivities is $35. For reservationsand information, contact Jessica Schlenk,(407) 628-4515.

• TI Booth-sters

Division E Toastmasters staffed a booth atthe Export Seminars and Exposition 2003hosted by the Florida Customs and BrokersAssociation Jan. 15 and Jan. 16. TI members,who distributed information to nearly 1,000attendees, included Area 1 Gov. and WestKendall Club president Marti Brasovan, Div.

• In Memoriam

TALKING ABOUT TOASTMASTERS

??? Got News ???Send us your story ideas, Club articles,member photos, celebrations, achieve-

ments, community programs, bestpractices ... and more!

Come to the CastleCome to the CastleCome to the CastleCome to the CastleCome to the Castle

Sarah C. Meeks, 73, passedaway at home with her family byher side on Nov. 17, 2002. Sa-rah was a remarkable individualand active in Toast-masters In-

ternational for almost 20 years. She servedin many officer positions at the Club, Area,Division and District level. Sarah was electedto serve as District Governor for the State ofFlorida for 1990-1991. During her term, sheled the District to Distinguished. Her Toast-masters service, influence and contributionshave helped thousands ... a true legacy of alife well-invested. She was a genuine friend,mentor, leader and role model. Sarah C.Meeks will be missed in District 47.

• Region VIII Conference

For registration and program informationabout the June 19 to June 21 Region VIII con-ference in Charlotte, N.C., go to the confer-ence section of www.toastmastersd47.org.

The castle is conveniently located less than a mile fromAltamonte Mall and Interstate 4, Exit 92. The Toastmas-ters room rate is $75 per night plus tax (single/double)with free parking. To receive the special rate, mentionthe Toastmasters Spring Conference and make your res-ervation at the Hilton by May 2. For hotel reservationscall (800) 445-8667 or (407) 830-1985.

Conference registration for Toastmasters is $90 per per-son, $110 after May 2. For non-Toastmasters, the fee is$80 per person, $100 after May 2. See registration formon page 4.

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District 47 Council members and Clubdelegates will elect District officers toserve from July 1, 2003 to June 30,2004. They also will review 2003-2004 District realignment and otherimportant issues.

The business meeting and electionswill be held at 2:15 p.m. on Sat., May17, 2003, at the Hilton. Candidatesfor District Governor, Lieutenant Gov-ernor Education and Training or Lieu-tenant Governor Marketing shouldcontact Nominating Committee ChairCathy Epler at (727) 376-5825.

To cast their votes, a Club presidentor vice president education must bepresent or an active Club memberbearing their signed proxy forms. Formore information, see page 2.

Delegates to ElectDistrict Officers andReview Realignment

E communications chair Evelyn Benson,Area 40 Gov. J.P. Miquel, Area 24 Gov. JudyLoffredo and Peggy Beck of West Kendall.Anne Becker, executive vice president ofFCBF and founder of the Miami Free ZoneToastmasters Club 97, coordinated the ar-rangements with the support of Div. E Gover-nor Troy Gelinas.

• Welcome New Clubs

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• Palm Harbor Blitz

Palm Harbor Club 8248 held an open houseon Feb. 20 preceded by a media blitz. Mem-bers talked up Toastmasters, advertised atthe Senior Activity Center, held a demonstra-tion meeting and served refreshments. Theresult? Six new members in one night!

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District 47 Distinguished Club ProgressThe Keys to Building aNew Toastmasters Club

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Congratulations to the following Clubs that have met at least five goals as of Feb. 28, 2003. To maintain DCP status,Clubs must ensure their membership at June 30, 2003, is 20+ or a net gain of 5 members from July 1, 2002:

IIIIIn starting a new Toastmasters Club, as in real estate,location is the single most important consideration,though certainly not the only one. A good location doesnot, by itself, guarantee a great or even good Club.However, a bad location will defeat most efforts to start asuccessful Club. So what criteria should you use to selectyour meeting location?

Consider the success of newly chartered Lake Mary Toastmasters. One April 8,2002, the Club started meeting with just four people and by the end of June had 20members, enough to submit charter paperwork to become Club 6440. Six months intoour first Toastmasters year we had attracted 14 more members and earned seven ofthe 10 DCP goals we plan to achieve. If we can create a new and still growing Club inthree months so can you. Your first task is to find a good meeting location that meetsthree basic characteristics.

First: A good location has capacity.

Your Club should serve an area that either has no Toastmasters Club or is under-served. For the most part, the opportunities lie in the suburbs rather than in traditionaldowntown locations. Lake Mary had a very high concentration of office space andcould support another Club.

Second: A good location must provide a welcoming atmosphere.

A Division C analysis showed that restaurant-based community Clubs usually had 50percent greater membership than office-based and more than double that of libraryor church-based Clubs. Panera Bread of Lake Mary was combination coffee shop,bakery and café that offered inexpensive breakfast fare. The building featured acommunity room and ample parking. It was a professional atmosphere where social-izing and friendships develop naturally. We booked the space Tuesday’s at 7:30 a.m.to ensure our meeting did not conflict with Omni Toastmasters that met Thursdayevenings at AAA in Lake Mary. This enabled us to attract several dual members andconduct joint marketing, giving prospects a choice of Clubs.

Third: A good location is reliable.

You must be able to meet in the same spot at the same time every week. PaneraBread welcomed the Club. It benefited financially by our members meeting there andspending money on food and beverage. It was a win-win from the outset, unlike officeconference rooms that can be preempted and libraries unable to guarantee a roomon a set schedule to one organization.

Location is only part of the equation. My initial team of Dorothy Day Fogel, JimOcque and Terry Ingram quickly expanded as new members joined us. We worked

hard from day one to hold full-blown meetings evenwith four people present. But every time we met, thepublicity and word-of-mouth promotion found visitorsat our door and within no time, we were at charterstrength.

Nothing is more satisfying than helping create a newClub in the right location. It thrives. At your charter-

ing party, you can reflect on your hard work and look forward to the progress ...knowing the dividends were worth the investment.

You Can’t Sell, If You Don’t Tell!By Evelyn Benson, DTM

By Wayne Fogel, ATM-S, ALLocationLocationLocation

PPPPPart of the Toastmasters appeal is thewellspring of FREE resources that wecan use to build better skills. If yourgoals include being a Vice PresidentPublic Relations, professional speaker,published author or leader, then thepromotional and publicity handbook foryou is, “Let the World Know.”

Every Club should have a copy, but ifyou don’t, you can download it fromwww.toastmasters.org/pdfs/1140.pdf.Some helpful insights include:

1. People can’t join if they don’tknow we exist. So, TELL and SELL!PR is a great tool to use to publicizemeetings and contests to members andto promote the Toastmasters reputationand educational programs to the public.It can “legitimize” the group, helprecruit members and influence howpeople value good communication.

2. Research the media channels. Buycopies of your target newspapers;review format of news, feature andcalendar items; and research mediacontacts, publication schedules andsubmission deadlines.

3. Being newsworthy, timely andunique are important keys to suc-cess. Stimulate interest and excitementwith creative special events, includingopen houses, awards, seminars,workshops and speakers bureaus.

4. In the news release, write with theFive W’s. The headline and leadsentence must grab the editor’s atten-tion and the topic must be newsworthyand relevant to the community. Alwaysinclude the Who, What, When, Whereand Why, plus How elements. Includethe “gee-whiz factor” that will make the

YYYYYou just won a big competition and havethe trophy to prove it. You feel like a“STAR” for at least a few shining moments.But, let me share with you what feels evenbetter than those incredible, but fleeting,moments of glory. Giving back.

Giving back feels so much better thanwinning because it allows you to say thankyou to those who helped you along theway: Your Club, mentors, people you don’tremember or know and your loved ones.

Giving back also feels great, because youcan help your fellow Toastmasters usingyour expertise, time, skills and credibility.So say yes to the requests for help thatyou receive as a result of the contest. Sayyes to the requests for informal mentoringthat may occur. Say yes when you areasked to be a spokesperson or contestmaster.

As a result, you may see a mentee winhis or her first contest. You may inspireothers to work on their skills by watchingyou persevere. You may reenergize aClub or Area with your enthusiasm aboutToastmasters. The list is endless.

In whatever way you choose to give back,you will feel better when you do. Winningis only one brief, but shining moment.

Giving back lasts a lifetime.

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By Monica Wofford, ATM-B, winner2002 District 47 Evaluation Contest

Sunday, May 18, 2003Spring Conference

9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Sunday, May 18, 2003

editor notice your writing or say “Gee— I didn’t know that...”. Include acontact person, telephone numberand e-mail address for details orverification.

5. Organize your public relationsprogram. Whether targeting print,television or broadcast media, publicitymaterials commonly used include factsheets, news releases, photos withcaptions and public service announce-ments.

6. Understand the limitations. Unlikepaid advertisement, publicity is free. Asa public service, it is used on a space-available basis and the editor reservesthe right to cut, edit, and revise yourpress release

7. Be courteous and professional.Respect the work of the media andvalue their time. If published, be quickto write a thank you note.

Applying these tips produced freepublicity for South Florida Toastmas-ters in the Miami Herald, BusinessMonday, Neighbors magazines,StreetMiami and Community Newspa-pers. If knowledge is power, then thishandbook is a sledgehammer!

Division GovernorsArea Governors

Presidents of ClubsAchieving DistinguishedStatus by April 30, 2003.

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USA Today maintains 75 per-cent of the information in news-papers is generated by publicrelations. Television soon will

carry similar statistics.

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EEEEEffective Club meetingsare critical to the successof a Club. Effectivenesshas many components,such as good prepara-tion on the part of all par-ticipants. Eventually, if a Club is to serve theeducational needs of its members and at-tract and retain members, everyone at themeeting must have fun.

Dynamic meetings are the key. The bestmeeting format gets into a rut if the sameformat is used week after week, year afteryear. Adding spice to your meetings renewsenthusiasm and creates interest. Considerthe following options::

Grab Bag Meeting - Pick a meeting daywhen no meeting roles are assigned. Allmembers are informed well in advance thatthey should be prepared to take on any meet-ing role, including having a manual speechready to be delivered -- remind them to bringtheir manuals. At the meeting, participantswill draw the positions out of a bag.

Speakathon - Set this up independently oras a follow-up to the grab bag meeting. Holda special meeting for manual speeches andevaluations only (no Table Topics). Memberswho did not deliver their prepared speechesnow have the chance to do so.

Backwards Meeting - Reverse the orderof the normal agenda. In other words, startfrom adjourning the meeting, conduct evalu-ations before the speeches, and so on. Thismay appear awkward; however, many mem-bers will enjoy this type of meeting.

Debate - Select a controversial topic. As-sign participants randomly to speak for oragainst the issue. Doing this, instead of al-lowing them to choose their stance, forcesthem to “put themselves in the otherperson’s shoes” - a good exercise to stretchthe mind. Toastmasters International pub-lishes a “Debate Handbook” (catalog #104)with detailed information on the debateformat.

These are the most popular program for-mats. More ideas are available in the Toast-masters International publication “Patternsin Programming,” Catalog # 1314.

Spice things up ... try them out!

Dedicated members of the Toast of Jax Toastmasters Club meet brightand early on Saturday mornings. When reading the Mission Statement, thegroup has added their own twist ...“and have fun doing it!”

In 2002, Club members decided to get involved in community service. Theyfelt this was a great opportunity to use the speaking and leadership skillsthey had been developing. The Club chose to sponsor a Youth LeadershipProgram. The purpose was to help young adults from age 15 to age 17 en-hance their leadership and communication skills by giving them the oppor-tunity to run their own meetings, prepare and deliver speeches.After a few planning meetings, and with the help of the Toastmaster Inter-national’s Youth Leadership program materials, the Club launched an eight-week program at the Beauclerc Mandarin Public Library and at the HaskellCompany attended by 18 students from various schools. The program coor-dinator was Vice President Public Relations Beverly Farnell. The executivecommittee members were Past President George Ohel, Dr. Millie Tannen,Nandu Shah, Yurania Causey, David J. Rafanowicz and Milo Holt.The program was quite a success and an inspiration to all involved. To sharethe success and excitement of the program, Youth Leadership Programmember Mayuri Shah delivered a powerful speech at the Toast of JaxSaturday morning meeting entitled “The Generation Gap.” Mayuri did anoutstanding job and received a standing ovation and ribbon for Best Speech.The Toast of Jax Club is sponsoring another eight-week program at theEugene Butler Middle School to help young adults age 12 to age15 take theirfirst step in expressing ideas through public speaking. Toastmaster SteveLazar is the program coordinator and is being assisted by President JimAkers, Vice President Public Relations Beverly Farnell, Betty Gamble,David J. Rafanowicz and Jim Domenico.For more information about these successful programs, check out theClub’s Web site at www.toastofjax.org or join them at one of their Saturdaymorning meetings! They are confident you will “have fun doing it!”

What is the purpose of a proxy? Theproxy allows the Club to vote in thebusiness meetings. There are actuallyTHREE different proxies for Toastmas-ters.

District 47 Proxy: This proxy to beused at the District Council meeting onMay 17, 2003 during the SpringDistrict Conference at the HiltonAltamonte Springs/Orlando. Each Clubis entitled to two votes at the DistrictCouncil meeting. The President andVice President Education are automati-cally considered to be the votingdelegates. If the President or VicePresident Education cannot attend theconference, the District proxy shouldbe completed and given to a memberof the Club to vote on behalf of theClub.

Regional Proxy and Annual Proxy:Each Club is entitled to two votes at theRegional and Annual business meet-ings. Any Toastmaster can hold aClub’s proxy for the Regional andAnnual business meetings. TI will mail

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D istrict 47 T oastm asters - S prin g D istrict C ou ncil M eeting P roxy M ay 17, 2003

T his form m ust be presented to the C red entials C om m ittee if the C lub P resident or V ice P residentE ducation designates another C lub m em ber as voting d elegate for the D istrict C ouncil M eeting. C lub N am e _ ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ C lub # _____ ______ ______ ______ I, ______ ______ ______ ______ _______ ______ ___, C lub P resident ___ _ or C lub V P E d ucation ____, hereby designate __ ______ ______ ______ ______ _, an active m em ber in go od stand ing of the C lub , as the C lub 's voting delegate for the S pring D istrict C ouncil M eeting. S igned __ ______ ______ _____ ____ ______ ______ ______ _____ D ate ____ ______ _______________ C lub P resident S igned __ ______ ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ D ate ______ ______ _____________ C lub V ice P resident E ducation

Jacksonville Club HasFun Conducting YouthLeadership ProgramsBy Beverly Farnell

Margaret Wan, LGET

What To Do withThe Proxy Cards

Top ten tips that past District Awardsbanquets were going to run long:

10) The date on the program: October 15 & 16.

9) Admission ticket included a Champagnebreakfast.

8) The announcement that Sunday’s checkouttime had been extended to 2:00 p.m.

7) No-Doz served with dessert.

6) The dignitaries at the head table outnumberedthe rest of the audience

5) Noisemakers provided at tables to celebrateeventual adjournment.

4) Table centerpieces: Chia Pets with wateringinstructions.

3) Disclaimer in program: Warning - people athead table may appear to speak longer than theydo!

2) Everyone but the food servers were in theprocessional, which stretched two miles down thestreet.

1) Over 100 door prizes on display.

Who Wants Bragging Rights?Jim Ocque, LGM

TTTTThe test has come! Which Club, Area, and Division deserves theBragging Rights award as the most successful recruiters of new mem-bers? The winners will be announced at their respective Division con-tests and at the District 47 Spring Conference. The top Club, Area andDivision will be recognized and receive an inscribed plaque.

THE CONTEST: Toastmasters International has a membership drive during February andMarch called “Talk Up Toastmasters!”. This is the first year District 47 will augment thiscontest with the BR awards. It is limited to existing Clubs. Sponsored by the District Market-ing Office, this contest will involve membership increases only. The Club, Area and Divisionwith the highest scores will be declared the winners. The goal is to have fun as we increaseour membership in District 47.

RULES: The Club, Area and Division with the highest percentage increase in membershipfrom Feb. 1 to Mar. 31 will be determined to be the winner. The percentage will be calcu-lated as follows: Membership at March 31 minus Membership at Feb. 1 divided by Member-ship at Feb. 1.

EXAMPLE: A Club has 20 members at Feb. 1 and 27 members at Mar. 31 based on theDistinguished Club Program reports for Jan. 31 and Mar. 31. The percentage increase is 27– 20 divided by 20 = 35 percent. Ties will be broken by lot.

Members in a newly chartered Club and Clubs that had not paid October dues by Feb. 1 willnot be included. Winners will be announced at the Division contests and recognized at theDistrict 47 Spring Conference.

these proxies to Club Presidents ofrecord on March 31. Please completeand sign both proxies and return themto the District Governor as soon aspossible, even if you think a Clubmember may attend the Regional orInternational conventions. If a Toast-master other than the District Governoris designated to vote on behalf of theClub, the District Governor will give thatperson the proxy at the Regional orInternational conference. The Regionalconference will be held in Charlotte,

N.C., June 19-21. The Region will voteto nominate one or two InternationalDirector candidates from Region 8whose names will appear on the ballot atthe Annual business meeting at theInternational Convention. The Annualbusiness meeting of ToastmastersInternational will be held on August 22,in Atlanta, Ga.

Delsa Diehl-Banks was one of several Central Florida Toastmasters who lastsummer, at the request of the Legacy Foundation, conducted a Youth Leadershipprogram in Apopka, Fla. for dozens of gifted students. The children receivedworkbooks and formed leadership teams. They also fulfilled assignments,presented speeches and earned certificates of completion.

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PublisherEileen Sarris, DTM

c/o Natherson and Company1801 Glengary StreetSarasota, Fla. 34231e-mail: egerbin@att.net

EditorTerry Ingram, ATM-B

732 Secret Harbor Lane #106Lake Mary, Fla. 32746

e-mail: terryingram@mindspring.com

Since 1955

The Sunshiner is printed byMichael Rubin, CTM

of Altamonte Office Supply,Altamonte Springs, Fla.

District 47 Toastmasters Spring Conference May 16 – 18, 2003 “Seize the Key to Success”

Please complete a registration form for each person attending: Section I – Includes Registration, Friday Banquet, Saturday Continental Breakfast, workshops, Workshop Resource Book, Saturday Communication and Leadership Luncheon and Saturday Night International Speech Contest.

Toastmaster $90.00 per person ($110.00 after 5/2/03) $ Non-Toastmaster $80.00 per person ($100.00 after 5/2/03) $ Check Number _______ Total $

Go to Section IV for Meal Selection If you are not going to be attending the entire conference, please complete Sections II, III and IV.

Section II Friday: Includes the Conference Workshop Resource Book Toastmaster $10.00 per person ($20.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ Non-Toastmaster $ 5.00 per person ($15.00 after 5/2/03 $_____ Saturday: Includes Saturday Continental Breakfast, workshops and Conference Workshop Resource Book Toastmaster $15.00 per person ($25.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ Non-Toastmaster $10.00 per person ($20.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ Both days:

Toastmaster $25.00 per person ($35 after 5/2/03) $ Non-Toastmaster $15.00 per person ($35 after 5/2/03) $

Section III Friday Night Opening Ceremonies, with Banner Processional Includes: Dinner Buffet and Table Topics Contest $30.00 per person ($35.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ Saturday Communication and Leadership Luncheon $18.00 per person ($23.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ Saturday Night Banquet and International Speech Contest $33.00 per person ($38.00 after 5/2/03) $_____ (semi-formal or formal attire) Check Number _______Total from Sections II and III $_____ Go to Section IV for meal selection Section IV Please check the entrée of your choice. Saturday Luncheon [ ] Deli Platter [ ] Grilled Grouper Sandwich [ ] Vegetarian Platter Saturday Night Banquet [ ] Pesto Stuffed Chicken [ ] Grilled London Broil [ ] Vegetarian Entrée The District will pre-select your seats for the meal events, based on the order in which they were received. Attendees who wish to sit together, must mail their registration forms and payments together. All pre-selected seat locations are final Name (please print clearly as this will appear on you name badge): Address: City/State/Zip Phone: email Club Number(s): Toastmasters Designation (please circle, all that apply): CTM ATM ATMB ATMS ATMG CL AL DTM Do you hold any of these offices (please circle)? Pres VPE AreaGov DivGov Lt Gov District Gov IntDir PDG (year _____) Past Intl Officer (year _____) Is this your first time attending a District 47 Conference (please circle)? Yes No Do you need wheelchair access for seating at meal functions (please circle)? Yes No Make check payable to “District 47 Toastmasters” Mail to: District 47 Treasurer, Pat Abeling, DTM; 1017 Blue Wing Court, Venice, FL, 34293.

For workshop schedules, speakers, activities and other conferenceinformation, go to www.toastmastersd47.org

Basic Manual SpeechesHelen Joseph, DTM, Club 1066Phone: 407-872-8501E-mail: helentm@bellsouth.net

Advanced Manual SpeechesJim Miller, DTM, Club 1841Phone: 407-931-2728E-mail: jmiller@kua.net

Sponsored by Club 1066 and Club 1841

Call to Reserve a Time. Space is Limited.

GET ONE STEP CLOSER TO ACHIEVINGYOUR CTM OR ATM.

District 47 Toastmasters Spring ConferenceTentative Schedule of Events

Check out www.toastmastersd47.org for updates and topics of workshops.

FridayFridayFridayFridayFriday, May 16, May 16, May 16, May 16, May 16

Registration.......................................................................... 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.Table Topics Contestants and Judges Briefings....................... 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Banner Processional Lineup.................................................. 6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.Opening Ceremonies, Dinner Buffet and Table Topics Contest.. 7:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.Hospitality Suite................................................................... 10:45 p.m.- 12:15 a.m.

SaturSaturSaturSaturSaturdaydaydaydayday, May 17, May 17, May 17, May 17, May 17

Registration - Preregistered Check-in...................................... 7:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Walk-in Registration............................................................... 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.1:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Continental Breakfast............................................................. 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.Credentials............................................................................ 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.First Timers Welcome Meeting................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Speaker Showcase - sponsored by Club 1066 and Club 1841... 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.Educational Workshops Session I........................................... 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Educational Workshops Session II......................................... 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.Educational Workshops Session III........................................ 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Communication and Leadership Award Luncheon................... 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.General Session - Darren LaCroix, World Champion .............. 1:10 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.District Council Meeting......................................................... 2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.International Speech Contestants and Judges Briefings............ 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Cash Bar.............................................................................. 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.Installation Banquet and International Speech Contest.............. 7:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.Hospitality Suite................................................................... 10:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Present a manual speech at the Spring Conference.Speak to Toastmasters from District 47.Be evaluated by a panel.Learn evaluation techniques from experienced evaluators.

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CROWNEileen Sarris, District Governor

DDDDDon’t let time slip away from you. June30 will be here before you know it. Willyour Club be Distinguished?

With just a few months left in the Toast-masters year, your Club officers shouldknow where the Club stands in the Dis-tinguished Club Program. How manygoals have been met? Who will earn aCTM, ATM or CL designation before theend of the year?

How many more members does the Clubneed in order to meet the membershiprequirement to be eligible for Distin-guished Club Program recognition?The rule is 20members or anet increase of 5members fromJuly 1, 2002.

I encourage eachof you to help your Club and our District“Unlock the Possibilities” during the nextfew months. If each of us earns one ormore educational goals, sponsors a newmember, helps rebuild a low-member Clubor helps charter a new Club by June 30,imagine how successful we will be!

** You still must pay the registration fee. ** - Registration Fees.

- Meal Functions (Must be registerd. Complete Section II)