Inside this IssueDistrict 47 Makes History! .........................................................................................2A Change is Coming ................................................................................................3Shawn Purvis Eyes “World Champion of Public Speaking” Title .............................................4Not All TLIs are Alike ..............................................................................................5TLI Flashbacks ......................................................................................................6All Aboard! Fall Conference 2011 Preview .....................................................................9Welcome to Our Newest Club, Practically Speaking Toastmasters ....................................... 10Letter from International President, Pat Johnson .......................................................... 1110 Reasons to Embrace Membership Dues Increase ......................................................... 12Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club Celebrates 58 Years! .............................................. 13Charter Anniversaries ............................................................................................ 14LGETs’ Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 (1st Half) ............................................. 15LGMs’ Marketing Incentives 2011-2012 (1st Half) ............................................................ 16Division Contests ................................................................................................. 17Exceptional Club Coaches Recognized ........................................................................ 17District 47 Public Relations Contest ............................................................................ 18How is Your ‘SocMe’ Etiquette? ................................................................................ 19Corporate Corner: A Stimulus that’s Better than a DTM ................................................... 20It’s Smedley Time! ................................................................................................ 21Education Awards Earned in June ............................................................................. 222010-2011 Triple Crown Awards ................................................................................ 30Education Awards Earned in July .............................................................................. 33Essay Contest Sponsored by Division C ........................................................................ 37Obituaries ......................................................................................................... 38

August 2011

For 3 successive years, District 47 has the distinction of attaining President’s Distinguished District status. This is a first for our District and only surpassed in the history of Toastmasters by districts that span an entire country like India and China.

What an incredible accomplishment by our entire District (leaders and members alike). You have made the difference and should be very proud! Here are a few facts you should record:

1. We finished #6 in the World this year, #2 last year and #5 the year before.

District 47

Makes History!

2. We led the world of Toastmasters with the most CCs all 3 years.3. We had more ACs and Leadership awards than any other District for the last 2 years.4. We started more than 100 new clubs in these 3 years.5. We expanded so quickly since our last split that after just 3 years, we split again!6. Our 9 Divisions performed admirably with 8 President’s Distinguished and 1 Select Distinguished Division.

I am grateful to my mentors, Past District Governors Kristina Kihlberg and Antionette Fox who led by example and took our District to President’s Distinguished in the preceding two years.

It was fun working closely with current District Governor, Pamela Rolle and current LGET East, Matt Kinsey who together were the driving force that propelled us on our way to this historical year for District 47. They were invaluable to the District but especially to me. Simply put, we had the BEST DEC on the Planet! Sincere thanks to our entire District Executive Committee (DEC), which includes our Immediate Past District Governor Kristina Kihlberg, all Division and Area Governors, our District Secretary Lori Stephens, Treasurer Jim Ellis, PRO Myrna Brooks, SAA Ron Rice, District Advisor Godfrey Springer, the late Joseph Miller who served as New Club Chair, and all the other project chairpersons and functionaries. To you the District 47 members, thanks for making my experience as your District Governor something I will always cherish.

I would like to especially thank my wife Kathy, who worked behind the scenes, easily 30 hours a week for the past 3 years. What a team we make!

When we had our first DEC meeting, the whole team agreed to work to make us the best...and they did it! I couldn’t be more proud of all our leaders. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. I wanted to post all DEC members’ pictures here but time and space did not allow it. You know who you are and I look forward to seeing all of you at the Hall of Fame luncheon during our Fall Conference! Your dedication is what made the difference.

Again, I thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to serve you for the past 3 years. I have had the time of my life!

Always remember: If it isn’t FUN ... it isn’t TOASTMASTERS!

Rick Furbush, DTM

Immediate Past District Governor2

Be Ready… A CHANGE IS COMING!

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, the first day of the International Convention, Toastmasters International will officially unveil its refreshed brand! This change is an all encompassing rebrand across all Toastmasters-related materials. This means our clubs’ agendas, websites, stationary items, business cards, badges, pins and even the club banner will all change. Your first question would probably be why does Toastmasters need a rebrand? The purpose of the brand refresh is to eliminate the perception of lack of consistency and recognition among members and prospective members. Toastmasters International has long been known as an organization that helps people improve their public speaking skills, as such, the primary objective of the rebrand is to create and share one consistent ‘Toastmasters’. Over the years, Toastmasters clubs and districts created websites, conference materials, meeting materials and other communications that displayed their individuality and the use of their own logos and themes. In preparation of the brand refresh, districts were encouraged not to create a theme for 2011 – 2012. Going forward, the new brand message will be used consistently across the organization, from clubs to districts. What does this brand refresh mean for our District? As Toastmasters, the brand is represented through everything we do and is more than simply a logo and colors. The rebrand will affect all Toastmasters related materials and all clubs around the world; however, it is important to note:

1. The mission of the organization has not changed.

2. The globe emblem will always be the official seal of the organization

3. There is NEW LOGO and that logo will become the primary mark on August 17, 2011. In addition to the new logo, Toastmasters International will be represented by NEW COLORS AND FONTS as well as A POSITIONING STATEMENT AND TAGLINE that support the growth and mission of the organization.

As of August 17, Toastmasters International asks that you begin using the newly branded materials instead of using materials that have the blue text emblem or current look and feel. It is not Toastmasters intention to place undue financial hardship on clubs and districts and they recognize that you cannot simply throw away materials you purchased. We therefore ask that you phase them out as quickly as possible and purchase the newly branded materials when your existing supply has been exhausted. Be sure to visit the brand portal on August 17 at www.toastmasters.org/vbp/ to access newly branded templates and resources to help your club refresh their materials. You may be aware that many items through the online store were unavailable as a result of inventory levels becoming depleted. As a result, Toastmasters will replenish all products by August 17, 2011. If you are a Club Officer and have not yet received your new manuals, you may download current Officers manuals at www.toastmasters.org/Members/OfficerResources/Officermanuals.aspx. For answers to your brand-related questions, visit the Rebrand ‘FAQs’ on the Toastmasters website at www.toastmasters.org/prerebrandfaqs. The District leadership team is excited about the future of Toastmasters International and the strategic initiative to create a consistent look and feel for our organization worldwide. It will soon be a brand that is recognized in countries around the world by the color, the content and the symbol used to advertise the organization we all love. Stay tuned to the Toastmasters website on August 17 for the ‘BIG CHANGE!’

Best Regards, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM District 47 Governor3

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

Shawn Purvis Eyes “World Champion of

Public Speaking” Title

Toastmasters throughout South Florida and The Bahamas are looking forward with great anticipation to this year’s staging of the semi-finals of, The 2011 World Championship of Public Speaking. The event will be held on August 18, 2011 during the Toastmasters International Convention at Bally’s Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Floridian, Shawn Purvis who won the International Speech Contest over eight other contestants at the District 47 Spring conference in Tampa, Florida in April will represent District 47 in the semi-finals. There will be nine run offs during the semi-finals. Purvis will compete in round eight.

Only the first place finishers of each round will advance to the finals, which will be held on Saturday morning, August 20. Contestants advancing to the finals must have a totally different speech for Saturday’s contest. The winner will hold rights to the title, “2011 World Champion of Public Speaking”.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM will lead a contingent of cheerleaders to Las Vegas comprising of several members of the District Executive Committee as well some club officers and members from throughout District 47.

Congratulations and best wishes to Toastmaster Shawn Purvis

from fellow Toastmasters in South Florida and the Islands of The Bahamas.

Story & Photo By: Anthony Longley, DTMD-47 Public Relations Officer

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Shawn Purvis on the left, receives his 1st place trophy for International Speech from District Governor, Rick Furbush at the 2011 Spring Viva Las Vegas Conference in Tampa.

Not All TLIs are Alike!By Tiffany Willis-Gilmore (Area 51 Governor)

There may be several ways to produce a successful Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). However, the one that worked for TLI Miami dealt with putting the people first. Their needs, their wants and their appetites must be nurtured during such an event.

It is a given that TLI is a requirement for officers. That need for an educational base is fulfilled by Toastmasters International by conveniently providing downloads of training material for all officer roles. This allows both the TM presenter and the trainee a comprehensive approach by using the material provided.

Since “comprehensive” is not always exciting, the presenters are encouraged to add their own twist or flair to make things interesting. Now, in regards to what Toastmasters want, they usually want convenience (i.e., location, time, parking, etc). For the most part, they don’t want their whole weekend consumed with training, not even for Toastmasters.

Our members have different appetites, usually based on their experience and expertise as a Toastmaster. This means the presenters must know enough to satisfy the more advanced Toastmasters without going too far over the heads of the new incoming officers. What a balancing act that must be! That is why the presenters must be familiar with their material and good at what they do.

In a nutshell, the formula for a successful TLI or any other event can be identified by the acronym, SWIFTLY:

S ecure a location conducive for people and parking. (You should expect 45% to 50% more individuals over registration. The location should be able to accommodate this overflow of people and vehicles.

Work out the timeline details within the first seven days of being assigned the task. It

does not matter if you have six weeks or six months, you should still produce a timeline. There is something to writing things down.

Identify your people immediately. Sure some things will change but put names in all of your slots and change them accordingly. Allow everyone a chance to be a part. Don’t use all of the same people. You want to strengthen your leadership base by matching past, present and future leaders. Give them information and resource material in advance. It is important to empower everyone thereby giving them ownership of the program. This will increase their enthusiasm and their participation. People work better when they have a vested interest in the success of the program.

Follow tradition. It is not necessary to “reinvent the wheel”. Gather as much information as you can from previous chairs and coordinators. Make sure you review and use what was given to you. Whatever you need, Toastmasters International already provides. Although you are following tradition, be sure to put your own signature on your program. Develop something new that can be used in the future.

Timing. Timing is everything at events such as TLI’s. Every session, large or small, needs to be timed. Most importantly, the first session sets the tone and will cause problems if it does not end on time. People need to arrive at their initial training sessions on time. Keep in mind they are familiarizing themselves with their training environment as well.

Learn from this experience. Receive and sort through all of the information and suggestions that you will gather. Elect to follow those that will work for your audience. Realize that everyone will not agree with you. However, as a leader, you must take a stand. Take your decisions seriously and do not waiver.

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You. Understand that “you” are the link to the people (presenters, keynote, SAA, facilitators, attendees, etc.) and will make it all happen. Therefore, you must shake hands, make calls, send emails and recognize all who participate. You can recognize them on stage, with certificates, with gifts… it is up to you; but you should validate them in some way. This is essential because people need to be uplifted. Compliments are free, give them. Every attendee provides a piece of your TLI puzzle.

Adhere to this formula and you can be assured that your next TLI will be a grand success!

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District 47 TLI Flashbacks

Tampa TLI - July 16, 2011Photos by Emily DrenbergTLI Chair: Gerri Almand, Area 36 GovernorKeynote Speaker: Marcey WalshAttendees: 169

Progressive Insurance hosted their third, and largest Tampa TLI to date. One hundred sixty nine Toastmasters were in attendance for an exciting day of officer role training and specialty workshops including “DCP, What’s all the Fuss?,” “Expose Yourself,” and “Successful Contests: Trophies R Us!”

The “Dames” of TLI Tampa: TLI Chair, Gerri Almand, Area 36 Governor; Kathy Furbush, District 47 LGET West; and Presenter Bett Correa, Division C Governor.

Between sessions at the Tampa TLIOne hundred and sixty nine Toastmasters attended the July 16th Tampa TLI hosted by Progressive Ins. Multiple officer role sessions were available at different times.

Lori Pritchard schools her group on the fine art of using social media to beef up their club’s public image during her session, “VPPR: Expose Yourself!”

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Niki WIlson presents “Evaluations: Finding the Perfect Fit” at the Tampa TLI to a packed room.

Broward County TLI – July 9, 2011Photos by Rob AdlerKeynote Speaker: Mace HoroffAttendees: 150

We were pleased to have almost 150 Toastmasters attend the training at the Bank Atlantic Headquarters on July 9th. There were sessions offered for all officer positions as well as specialty topics such as High Performance Leadership, Achieving Greatness, Using Facebook and Professional Speaking Skills.

Our keynote speaker was Mace Horoff. He talked about not being complacent. He said, “If you think you should do it, you should!” Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event a success.

A Broward TLI participant shares thoughts with the group.

Bahamas TLI, June 18, 2011TLI Chair: Glennette ReckleyPhotos by Tony LongleyS. C. McPherson Junior HS AuditoriumAttendees: 110

TLI in The Bahamas was a grand success with over 100 participants and presentations by a line-up of experienced Toastmasters. The program began with an exciting main platform presentation on how to use the TI on-line club

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TLI Flashbacks Continued

Boca Raton TLI, June 18, 2011Photos by John SchneyerTLI Chair: John SchneyerKeynote: Barry Rinehart – “How to Become a Super Hero”Attendees: 380!

All workshops were bursting at the seams with anxious listeners and excellent speakers. The beautiful venue was enhanced even more by the confident voices of 380 Toastmasters. Each time we meet for a TLI it just keeps getting better! TLI Chair John Schneyer and team did an outstanding job… congratulations!

Angela Byran - Embracing the actor Within

Dawnna St Louis fires up the crowd

Some of the 380 attendees enjoying themselves!

Mace Horoff presents Keynote address.

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These club officers engage then LGET, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM (current District 47 Governor) in an intimate coaching session. Pamela also Presented on “The Role of President”.

Monigue Sands presents “The Role of Treasurer”.

‘When You Are the VPM’ by Roderick Colebrook.

Participants are all smiles as they listen to ‘Humorous Speech Writing Techniques’ by Vanessa Scott.

reports System to enhance DCP results, by Ernesto Gongora. Among the list of outstanding presenters was also District PRO, Anthony Longley, DTM who presented on the role of the Vice President, Public Relations.

(L to R) - LGM East, Hieu Huynh; Danelle McNeill, Asst TLI Chair; Staff of Assurant attractively uniformed in yellow and beige receiving appreciation award as host of the Miami TLI. On the far right is Tiffany Willis-Gilmore, TLI Chair, and Pamela D. Rolle, District 47 Governor.

Miami TLI, July 16, 2011TLI Chair: Tiffany Willis-GilmoreTLI Workshop Coordinator: William ThomasKeynote Speaker: Matthew Hoelscher Attendees: 93

Lydia Harris presents at the Miami TLI

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Welcome to our Newest Club!Division C ~ Area 33

Practically SpeakingClub # 1910124 ~ Chartered 7/26/2011

August 3, 2011

Dear Toastmaster member,

As directed by policy, the Board of Directors periodically reviews membership dues to ensure that the organization can satisfy member needs while continuously enhancing their experience and the services and programs provided. After a review of the organization’s five-year financial forecast of activities compared with forecasted revenue, the Board has voted to increase membership dues.

As a result, on October 1, 2011 Toastmasters’ annual membership dues will increase from $54 (U.S. dollars) to $72 (U.S. dollars), payable in increments of $36 (U.S. dollars) every six months.

Several factors drive this increase: 1) Member needs are greater than ever. 2) Since 1995, membership has grown nearly 55%, from 169,330 members in 1995 to 262,000 in

2010. In this same period, annual dues increased only once in 2005 from $36 (U.S. dollars) to $54 (U.S. dollars).

3) Toastmasters has passed the economy of scale established a decade ago; its support services must expand in order to better serve its ever-expanding member base.

The increased funding will be used to enhance member support and services, and enable the implementation of the five-year Strategic Plan that was developed by the Board of Directors in 2010.

If you have any questions, please review the Frequently Asked Questions document provided below. If you have further questions, please email duesincrease@toastmasters.org.

Sincerely,

Pat Johnson, DTM Daniel Rex 2010-2011 International President Executive Director

P.O. Box 9052 • Mission Viejo, CA 92690B: 949-858-8255 • F: 949-888-0665

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Beat the Dues Renewals Deadline! Membership renewals are due OCTOBER 1st. Here are a few tips that will help ease the dues blues when processing membership payments. Club Officers simply log in to the www.toastmasters.org/login.aspx. Enter your user name and personal password (a club password is no longer required).

1. Once logged in, click on Members site (top left of page) 2. Click on the Club Central link (middle left of page) 3. Click on the club name and number that you are paying dues for (middle of page) 4. Under Conduct Club Business click on Pay dues for my club members (center of page)

Some important notes regarding membership payment processing: There must be a minimum of six members paying dues and three must be renewing We do not suggest submitting renewal by email because it is not secure If paying by check, you can print the list with the renewing members indicated and mail it,

along with payment to Toastmasters International. Checks must be made payable to Toastmasters International

With more than 12,500 clubs paying dues online, we encourage you to pay early and avoid any system slowness due to heavy activity.

Become a DISTINGUISHED Club! Renew Dues Online TODAY!

10 Reasons to Embrace 2011 Membership Dues IncreaseIt is often said, “Some people see the glass as half empty, while others see it as half full”. Every Toastmaster I speak with agrees that we enjoy the most cost effective self improvement program in the world. Some say, they have paid much more for much less in other programs. Toastmasters International has announced an increase in member dues effective October 1, 2011. Here are 10 reasons to embrace the membership dues increase:

1. Toastmasters, is a self paced program that results in unlimited personal growth for the individual and employee, as well as goal achievement for employers.

2. A letter highlighting the significance of the education award can be sent upon request directly to the CEO or head of HR of your company. This identifies an employee as a self starter and a more valuable asset to the organization thereby, positioning you for career advancement.

3. Members have the opportunity to experiment and gain experience in a friendly and supportive environment. They can evolve into leadership in the Toastmasters Club, a learning laboratory which will enhance their lives, personally and professionally.

4. Through weekly interactive meetings, members learn how to overcome their fear of speaking and improve morale.

5. Members learn how to think quickly thereby building self confidence.

6. Toastmasters program provides ongoing training at Club meetings resulting in refining time management and organizational skills and critical thinking for the individual.

7. Members develop keen listening skills and receive constructive feedback from effective evaluations resulting in increased self-awareness and more productive teams in the work place. They also learn to critique others in a supportive manner.

8. Access to excellent and professionally written material

9. Exposure to other multi-talented professionals who can offer advice, and mentoring.

10. Toastmasters program provides members with the opportunity to fulfill Officer roles and head committees resulting in leadership growth, career advancement for the individual and better leaders for employers and the community.

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Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters ClubCelebrates 58 Years

The year was 1953. Walt Disney’s Peter Pan premiered at the Roxy Theater in New York; Ernest Hemmingway won a Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and

the Sea; Elizabeth II was crowned as queen of England and the Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club held its first meeting at the Eastern Airlines Building on 36th Street in Miami, Florida. Chartered by Ira Callman, the club was named after then Eastern Airlines owner, Edward Rickenbacker.

Born On October 8, 1890, in Ohio, Rickenbacker’s formal education did not pass the seventh grade. At thirteen young Eddie had to leave school to find work when his father died. He had an avid affinity toward machines, which led him to enrolling in engineering correspondence courses and aggressively seeking employment in the automotive industry.

He went on to become an Indianapolis race car driver before enlisting in the US Army during World War I. His goal was to become a fighter pilot, though he had no training or experience. Through determination and hard work he acquired “ace status” as a pilot. He flew 300 combat hours and had 26 victories, which are record accomplishments.

Rickenbacker then worked for GM where he was responsible for managing Eastern Air Transport, which he merged with Florida Airways to form Eastern Airlines. He bought Eastern Airlines in 1938, for $3.5 million. Rickenbacker was responsible for many changes in the commercial

aviation industry like negotiating air mail routes with the US Government. Through the years, Eddie Rickenbacker accomplished many accolades that are too numerous to list. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker suffered a stroke while in Switzerland, and then contracted pneumonia. He died on July 23, 1973.

Just like the man, the Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters club has had a very diverse history. Over its 58 year existence the club has seen a

lot of dips, turns, slopes and peeks. Recently at its 58th Charter Day Celebration the room at the Goodlet Adult Center in Hialeah, Florida, where the club now meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm was nearly filled. There were people of many different races, nationalities and ages. The oldest attendee was 96 year old Muriel Tower, who has been a member of the club since the mid 1980s. She has been quoted as saying, “Our club has never had such interesting and well organized meetings. Our club is headed in the right direction!” The youngest attendee was guest, 11 year old Malachi Munroe, the son of the club’s current

President, Danelle McNeill.

The club is having its next quarterly membership

drive on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, as a part of its effort to build and diversify its membership, and remain a President’s Distinguished Club. Its aim is to train the next generation of members to be better speakers, listeners and thinkers and to produce men and women who will leave an indelible signature on the world as memorable as that of its namesake, Eddie Rickenbacker.

Courage is doing what

you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared.

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Club Charter Anniversaries for July & August, 2011

Congratulations & Happy Anniversary greetings are extended to the following clubs. Thank you for your contribution to the growth & success of District 47. On behalf of District

Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM and the District Executive Committee and all of our members across South Florida and Islands of The Bahamas, we wish you a successful, President’s Distinguished Year!

July Anniversaries

Club Name ...................... Club Number .......Div/Area ........ Charter Date .....Anniv. NumberFreeport Eagles ......................1425 ............... I/84.............. 7/01/89 .................... 22ndBrickell Toastmasters ................7619 ............... E/50 ............. 7/01/89 .................... 22ndFt. Myers Noontide ..................8956 ............... A/10 ............. 7/01/92 .....................19thExecutive Evaluators ................3383 ............... B/21 ............. 7/01/00 .....................11thPractically Speaking .............. 1910124 ............. C/33 ............. 7/26/11 .........................0

August Anniversaries

West Kendall ..........................8370 ............... E/55 ............. 8/01/91 .....................18thToast of the Coast....................6544 ............... A/12 ............. 8/01/97 .....................14thSawgrass Toastmasters ............ 590751 ............. B/20 ............. 8/19/03 ...................... 8thADP Toastmasters ................. 1070541 ............. E/55 ............. 8/03/07 ...................... 4thThe Point Toastmasters .......... 1126118 ............. H/94 ............. 8/08/08 ...................... 3rdFIS Toastmasters .................. 1373645 ............. G/73 ............. 8/13/09 ......................2ndHigh Voltage Voices ............... 1376226 ............. D/41 ............. 8/17/09 ......................2ndExquisite Orators .................. 1538207 ............. C/36 ............. 8/24/10 .......................1stHSBC Dynamic Articulators ...... 1538132 ............. C/32 ............. 8/24/10 .......................1stHSBC Speech Masters ............. 1538155 ............. C/30 ............. 8/26/10 .......................1stTidewell Rand ..................... 1538985 ............. A/60 ............. 8/27/10 .......................1st

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Club CC Challenge

Clubs that submit 4 CC’s by December 31, 2011

will receive...

Club AC Challenge

Clubs that submit 2 AC’s by December 31, 2011

will receive...

Club DCP Challenge

Clubs that complete 9 DCP points by December 31, 2011 will receive…

Club Training Challenge

Clubs that have all 7 Officers Trained in both

terms will receive...

an entry for a drawing for a Free Spring Conference Registration

Distinguished Club DCP Challenge Distinguished Clubs that earn all 6 educational DCP points by 6/30/12 will receive….

Contact your Area Governor for questions about these incentives

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START NEW CLUBS

Clubs chartered by September 30 will receive a free CCUUSSTTOOMMIIZZEEDD CCLLUUBB BBAANNNNEERR and BANNER BAG!

Earn Awards & Win Rewards

DD4477 MMOORREE MMEEMMBBEERR PPRROOGGRRAAMM

Individuals who recruit 15 members between July 1 – September 30 will WWIINN free registration for the FFaallll CCoonnffeerreennccee !! (Individual must be listed as the sponsor on the membership application)

DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM

Clubs that recruit 8 oorr mmoorree NNEEWW mmeemmbbeerrss between July 22 – September 22 will receive:

44 PPAACCKK CCCC MMAANNUUAALLSS MMEEMMBBEERRSSHHIIPP PPIINN per qualifying member!

Clubs that PPAAYY DDUUEESS by September 9 will receive 22 CCLL MMAANNUUAALLSS and an EEVVAALLUUAATTIIOONN KKIITT

SPEECHCRAFT & YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Clubs that complete a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program by November 15 will receive $$2255 DDiissttrriicctt DDoollllaarrss (limit 1 per Club and redeemable by the District toward purchases at Toastmasters International for Club supplies)

Divisions’ Humorous & Speech Evaluation Contests Schedule

Division A – Robert Rizzo, GovernorOct. 7, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 9:15 pmPelican Preserve Country Club9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33913-7092Admission: $25 (Refreshments inc’l)

Division B – Jeanine Kinsey, GovernorSept. 17, 2011 - 9:00 am to NoonIGFA Fishing Rodeo MuseumAdmission: $8.00 on-line/$10.00 at the door

Division C - Bett Correa, GovernorOct. 8, 2011 - 8:30 to 1:00 pmProgressive Ins Bldg C4030 Crescent Park Dr. Riverview FLAdmission: $6:00

Division D – Kristin DeLuca, GovernorOct.1, 2011 - 12 pm Palm Beach IMPROV in CityPlace, West Palm Beach(Lunch included in admission fee)

Division E – Mitch McInnis, GovernorSaturday October 1, 2011 from 12-3 pm Assurant Solutions, 11222 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, FL 33157

Division F – Lori Stephens, GovernorOct. 1, 2011 - Time: TBAVenue: TBA

Division G - Cathy Naabe, GovernorOct. 1, 2011 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSun Coast Hospice 5771 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 300, Clearwater, FL 33760

Division H – Sparkie Lovejoy, GovernorOct 15th (10 am-1 pm) Aston Gardens 12951 West Linebaugh Ave.Tampa, FL 33626(813) 855-2811

Division I – Rachel Ferguson, GovernorOct. 6 @ 7:00pmWorker’s HouseTonique William’s-Darling HighwayNassau, BahamasAdmission: $5.00

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Toastmasters Recognized as Exceptional Club Coaches

Robert Rizzo Shari Francis

Congratulations to Robert Rizzo and Shari Francis for winning the Club Coach Weekly Editor’s Choice Award for their coaching efforts during 2009 – 2010. Robert Rizzo, Division A Governor, served as Club Coach for Collier Communique Toastmasters Club # 4392 and Shari Francis Past-Area 43 Governor served as Club Coach for WCR Palm Beaches Toastmasters Club # 12816688.

The Editor’s Choice Award recognizes especially, effective Club Coaches who:

1. Help a low-membership Club attain the Distinguished (or better) Club Award level

2. Write and share their story with the Club Coach Weekly

3. Have coached so well, that the Club wins the Distinguished (or better) Club Award the following year.

View the Club Coach Weekly Newsletter for Robert (issue 4) and Shari (issue 17) at http://www.dist8tm.org/clubcoach.html

Club Coaches Weekly, is a newsletter that got started last year to provide ideas, stories and inspiration to club coaches throughout Toastmasters International. Two stories from District 47 have been featured, and the editor of the newsletter has put out a call to have more success stories to share this year. This newsletter is written by club coaches for the benefit of club coaches. Successful coaches write and share their stories.

Coaches interested in sharing their stories should contact the Editor of Club Coach Weekly, John Murphy at: johnmurphy74@yahoo.com.

Contributed by John Murphy & Pamela D. Rolle

Qualifying Period: August 1, 2011 to March 21, 2012 (Awards to be presented during District 47,

Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fl. May 4-6, 2012)

District 47 Public Relations Contest 2011-2012

Award Categories: Best Club Newsletter - Top 3 prizes (club editor and club); Best Club Website - Top 3 prizes (club webmaster and club).

Contact: Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM <> District 47 Public Relations Officer (PRO) tlongley@toastmastersd47.org <> Phone: (954) 246 4861 <> Skype: anthony_tony_longley

Newsletter Judging Criteria:

Content – 50% (interest, diversity, language/grammar, informative value). Design & Layout – 30% (ease of reading, structure, aesthetic appeal, graphics, etc.). Photos – 20 % (quality, interest, relevance).

Newsletter Requirements: Minimum 3 submissions by

March 21, 2012; Identify Club, Area, Division and

District Name and Number; The Toastmasters Mission;

Achievements of Club Members; How to be a Distinguished Club

Information; Name and contact information for Club President and VPPR.

Website Requirements: URL linked to District website ;

Uncluttered website; All information current;

All links working.

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How Is Your ‘SocMe’ Etiquette?by Phyllis May, DTM, member of Key West Toastmasters in Key West, Florida.

It is probably safe to say most Toastmasters of today grew up without cell phones, email, facebook, blogs and other variations of social media. These phenomena became a part of our lives and without parents or teachers being responsible for our etiquette, we all embraced the new technology together. However, in our enthusiasm, manners and etiquette apparently were never considered as part of the learning curve.

By now, enough time has elapsed with a group of children who will never know life, without this technology. We can call this the Social Media or “SocMe” generation. Since the trail we are blazing is not one with many examples, is it too late to realize that new technology brings new etiquette? Don’t we know that we need to make an effort to use our technology without losing our manners?

The newest “SocMe” protocol is to remember the relationship that you want with your friends. Since more people appear to be on Facebook and since it is more social, rather than business, let’s start there:Facebook is a wonderful way of connecting for personal and business reasons. It’s great to get to know people more intimately than we might ordinarily get to know them through a more business or organizational channel. If you have a business and want to promote it, always be careful about the personal image you are projecting. Posts that are all business are boring. Posts that are all personal are great and help us feel like we know someone better. Combining the two effectively however, is a fine line to walk but I can name many Toastmasters who do it with great skill. Two names you would recognize are, Sheryl Roush and Darren LaCroix. Through their facebook communication, they make you feel like they know you personally and like you know them personally too. They connect interpersonally while also maintaining their professional and business image to achieve their endeavors.

If I accept your ‘friend’ request please don’t “use and abuse” our friendship. Spam in Facebook is just as annoying as spam emails. I don’t mind being asked to vote for something or ‘like’ something once…or maybe twice…but not every hour! That’s abuse and your ‘SocMe’ etiquette needs to be refreshed. Unfortunately, if you send a message on Facebook to every one of your friends, there is no bcc. Sending a message with hundreds of names on it is a big ‘faux pas’. If you truly need to spam that many people, use your email address book and use the bcc option….but it’s still spam, no matter what you call it. Use discretion in tagging photos, especially if the photo is unflattering or if the person is not in it.

Just remember….you can’t ‘un-ring’ the bell. You want your ‘SocMe’ to enhance relationships although unfortunately, even with the best intentions, they don’t always work that way. We are all learning as we go and just when we think we have it figured out, it will all be…“oh, so 15 minutes ago!” See you on Facebook and I promise not to annoy you. If I do, you have every right to ‘un-friend’ me!

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Corporate Corner

A STIMULUS THAT’S BETTER THAN A DTMBy: Josh Frank, Treasure Coast Toastmasters,

Corporate Committee Chair District 47, cell 772-633-4234, email bizwiz.frank2@gmail.com

As a business consultant, business owner, and Toastmaster, I have always been amazed at how we overlook our strengths in presenting our Toastmasters organization as a low cost solution to overcoming business obstacles. As an analyst who has been into hundreds of companies to identify and quantify their issues, so they can move forward, I have discovered that every problem is rooted in failed communication and leadership. Better communication and leadership is what we learn and teach in Toastmasters. We hold many solutions.

My mission through Toastmasters is to show people and companies how to help themselves to a better life. I, as corporate club chair and an independent business consultant who knows something personally about the ups and downs of life and business, would like to help others to help themselves.

Two years ago we successfully tried these concepts in Division E, the largest and “most dysfunctional” Division in the new District 84, according to the then “Big Three”. We had the advantage of four knowledgeable and dedicated Area Governors, but we also had three Area Governors who were “missing in action”. We were centered in Orlando, though not in a major metro like West Palm or Tampa/St. Petersburg, we learned a lot by putting on two “Interactive Job Interview Workshops”, of which I was rather proud. These programs helped others to help themselves. As for direct business skills tools one can acquire through Toastmasters: Use table topics for elevator pitches or “2 minute drill” sales presentations. Use prepared speeches to improve performance in sales or administrative departments. Use evaluations for inspired coaching and management of people, especially the “Oreo” technique of tweaking performance tips with positive enforcement on both sides of your corrective comments. Use effective meeting skills guidelines for timely and effective meetings. When we set-up a Toastmasters Club at a corporation, all of this should be sold to the CEO. Goals should be set for designated areas of improvement that are non-monetary. Mentors with training should establish a year-long custom program to ensure effectiveness.

Milk and cookies: For everyone there are tremendous educational opportunities personally and in High Performance Leadership (HPL) projects as well as, DTM prospects. For me however, the best rewards were personal. I was sitting out, resting with my therapy guy in front of a restaurant, smoking a cigar, having suffered a stroke 4 months earlier. I was unexpectedly approached by a young women and her husband. She called out and hugged me; she just wanted to let me know how useful the Interactive Job Interview Workshops had been in acquiring her dream job in Vero, a tough job market. For me, this is the true satisfaction in working with corporate clubs, even better than a DTM! Call me if you want a part in this rewarding experience!

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Smedley

It  all  began  in  1924.  Ralph  Smedley  invited  a  few  men  to  meet  in  the  Santa  Ana,  California  YMCA  where  he  conducted  the  first  meeEng  of  what  would  eventually  evolve  into  Toastmasters  InternaEonal.    

One  person  iniEated  a  program  that  would  go  on  to  affect  millions  of  people.  In  his  honor,    can  your  club  add  five  new,  dual,  or  reinstated  members  between  August  1  and  September  30?    

!   By  doing  so  you’ll  qualify  to  receive  a  "Smedley  Award"  ribbon  to  display  on  your  club’s  banner.    

!   Membership  applicaEons  and  payment  for  members  who  join  between  August  1  and  September  30  must  be  received  at  World  Headquarters  or  online  no  later  than  September  30.    

!   Each  member's  join  date  as  listed  on  the  applicaEon  must  be  no  later  than  September.    

!   Transfer  and  charter  members  do  NOT  count  for  credit.    

!   In  addiEon  to  the  ribbon,  qualifying  clubs  will  also  earn  a  special  discount  code  for  10%  off  their  next  club  order.    

!   Discount  code  expires  six  months  from  date  of  issue  and  is  not  valid  with  any  other  offer.    

Smedley  Award  Membership  Building  Contest  Program  Dates:  August  1  –  September  30  

hYp://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding/MembershipContests.aspx  

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Education Awards in the month of June:

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COMPETENT COMMUNICATORSClub # Award Member Club Name479 CC Tarleton, Laurie A. Toast Of The County Club 911 CC Bara, Kathleen M. City Power Toastmasters Club 971 CC Frederick, Susana E. Miami Toastmasters en Español 1095 CC Finlayson, Fernella M. Action For Achievement Club 1600 CC Forbes, Zendal First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CC Longley, Anthony J. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CC Lewis, Anwar Tony First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1695 CC del Carpio, Maria del Pilar Coral Gables Club 1695 CC Perez, Antonio Coral Gables Club 1695 CC Martinez, Maria Teresa Coral Gables Club 2096 CC Foxwell, Mark Gelfand Good Morning TM Club 2166 CC Gudihal, Seema S Donoghue-Dunedin Club 2166 CC Horton, Joshua Donoghue-Dunedin Club 2225 CC Ryan, Susan M. Delray Newsmakers Club 2508 CC Scott, Oliver J Davie Toastmasters 2727 CC Jackson, Jennifer Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 2727 CC Philipson, Walter Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 2835 CC Gaertner, Kathryn Naples Toastmasters Club 2835 CC Starr, Albert E Naples Toastmasters Club 2835 CC Ortiz, Andrea M. Naples Toastmasters Club 2903 CC Gonzalez, Paul A. Achievers Club 2923 CC Kronz, Brian Michael Tech Data Club 2923 CC Zorland, Adam Tech Data Club 3299 CC Jones, Jim Boca Raton Toastmasters 3383 CC Kihlberg, Kristina Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club 3383 CC Kinsey, Matthew A. Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club 3466 CC Reubert, Norma Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club 3659 CC Illsen, Ana Early Bird Club 3659 CC Barkley, Kip Early Bird Club 3840 CC Berson, Jeffrey North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club 3909 CC Alvarez, Rafael J. Tampa Noonshiners Club 3909 CC Harris, Kenneth R Tampa Noonshiners Club 3956 CC Miller, Sopnovia Rosaclair Destined For Success Toastmasters Club 3956 CC Burrows, Leonardo Destined For Success Toastmasters Club 3956 CC Edgecombe, Crystal Latonya Destined For Success Toastmasters Club 4145 CC Thomas, Betty Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 4207 CC Marquez, Dan Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4267 CC Hays, Herbert Toast Of The Gold Coast Club 5083 CC Reed, Amanda K Carrollwood Toastmasters 5173 CC Caffie-Simpson, Wanda Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club 5725 CC Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 6003 CC Kochhar, Neeta Pembroke Pines Club 6273 CC Colimon, Alain Honeywell Toastmasters Club

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6273 CC Tucker, James Honeywell Toastmasters Club 6273 CC Dalzell, William J. Honeywell Toastmasters Club 6544 CC Levine, Sandy Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club 6544 CC Pfaff, Daphne H. Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club 6544 CC Feinstein, Kathy A. Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club 6544 CC Adams, Vincent D Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club 6568 CC Hogan, Genaldine B Miami Lakes Club 6587 CC Jordan, Jolanda L Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club 6587 CC Kolinski, Karen M Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club 6745 CC Singh, Sanjay Telecom Park Toastmasters 6775 CC Emerick, Michele Wellington Toastmasters Club 6818 CC Lamont, Edwin Lodge Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club 7108 CC Gibson, Cyprian A. Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club 7108 CC Davis, Philip E. Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club7108 CC Percentie, Neil S. Ernest T. Strachan Club Adv. TM Club 7178 CC Martin, Wence Healing Communicators Club 7178 CC Knowles, Kendrick S Healing Communicators Club 7178 CC Lightbourne, Shacara Healing Communicators Club 7306 CC Hildebrand, Rodrigo A Real Talkers Club 7327 CC Courtney, Jean C. Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club 7327 CC Spencer, Donna Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club 7343 CC Hamilton, Newton Cousteau Club 7343 CC Nesbitt, Arnold Cousteau Club 7653 CC McKnight, Eulette P Universal Toastmasters Club 7653 CC Rivera, Patricia Universal Toastmasters Club 7653 CC Fuller, Maurice Michael Universal Toastmasters Club 7943 CC Martin, Jay D. Easy Talkers Club 7943 CC Gollinger, Catherine Easy Talkers Club 7943 CC Lashua, Roberta R. Easy Talkers Club 8251 CC Hall, Marie Keshlyne Miami Dade Toastmasters Club 8370 CC Kuebler, Karen West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 9400 CC Kimmel, Meredith E. Toast of Las Olas 9400 CC Kihlberg, Kristina Toast of Las Olas 590751 CC Pruss, Susan Cheryl Sawgrass Toastmasters Club 680990 CC Bryant, Claudia JPMC Highlanders 704393 CC Nedimyer, Denise Middle Keys Toastmasters Club 704393 CC Merrill, Holly Middle Keys Toastmasters Club 704393 CC Quinn, Charlotte Middle Keys Toastmasters Club 771864 CC Swigart, Clint D. Metlife Motivators Club 777513 CC Tamunday-Casanova, Rosemarie Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club 777513 CC Choby, Steven J. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club 829842 CC Russell, Natasha Scotia Dynasty Club 829842 CC Malcolm, Barry Scotia Dynasty Club 829842 CC Bowe, Lana Scotia Dynasty Club 829842 CC White, Philip Preston Scotia Dynasty Club 831439 CC Veno, Jami L Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC 831439 CC Delva, Oniel Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC 839960 CC Newman, Jill A Club Destiny 839960 CC sands, camille Club Destiny 839960 CC sands, camille Club Destiny

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896304 CC Kinsey, Matthew A. Giver’s Gain Toastmasters 896304 CC Kinsey, Jeanine Carol Giver’s Gain Toastmasters 933001 CC Balfour, Denison Jenene Masters of Excellence 969012 CC Wilson, Arthur Englewood Toastmasters 971904 CC Dorsett, Annamae Chickcharney Toastmasters Club 1006065 CC Clemmons, Cassandra M. Humor O Us 1039583 CC Morey, Freeman Andrew Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1039583 CC Redalia, Debra Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1039583 CC Behm, Mercedes Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1039583 CC Wiley, Peggy Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1050379 CC Johnson, Vivienne E.T. Communicators 1071660 CC Perez-Rolon, Kimberly The Lazydays Toastmasters Club 1118683 CC West, Charles V. BDPB Talking Heads 1126118 CC VARSAMES, KELLY B The Point Toastmasters 1126118 CC Paremske, mark E The Point Toastmasters 1159751 CC Garg, Mohit HDR Tampa Toastmasters 1159751 CC Roche, Clifford C. HDR Tampa Toastmasters 1169566 CC Furbush, Kathy L. Pro’s Like Us 1187415 CC Mosser, Melinda Wellcare Toastmasters 1197988 CC Lopez, Jerson Power Speakers of MCG 1197988 CC Strong, Phyllis Power Speakers of MCG 1199193 CC Collie, Elvis M. Calvary Deliverance 1200778 CC Mackey, Chuck B Dynamic Persuaders 1206922 CC Labuhn, Carol Hobe Sound Toasters 1216688 CC Charnow, Meryl A. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 1227605 CC Fiddler, Tia C The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park 1261950 CC Bryant, Beverley A. Hollywood Toastmasters 1261950 CC Bryant, Beverley A. Hollywood Toastmasters 1261950 CC Thezine, Laura Hollywood Toastmasters 1261950 CC Henry James, Heather S. Hollywood Toastmasters 1269043 CC Cavalcant, Roy D Heartland Talk of the Town 1297618 CC Edgerley, Michael S. Kforce Kommunicators 1305066 CC Smith, Nicola N RBC Legends 1307407 CC Davis, Tracey Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club 1307407 CC Choby, Steven J. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club 1307407 CC Glidewell, Meigs A. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club 1347227 CC Hall, Kevin J. New York Life Communicators for Life 1347294 CC Disher, Mary Port Charlotte Toastmasters 1358961 CC Clarke, Paula B.U.T. Nation Builders 1358961 CC Gibson, Genevieve R. B.U.T. Nation Builders 1360579 CC Goodman, Radjiv Orlatundo P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club 1360933 CC Miller, Stephen B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club 1392714 CC Cooper, Jeanette M. New York Life The Company That Speaks 1392714 CC Prince, Peter New York Life The Company That Speaks 1400985 CC Constantini, Stanley E Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters 1406533 CC Taylor-Fawkes, Rose Elizabeth Sojourner-Douglass Platinum Achievers 1427169 CC Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1427169 CC Green, Shelly K. Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1504246 CC Stubbs, Anthony Samuel BAF Stars Toastmasters Club 1510120 CC Brooks, Myrna S. Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

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1512075 CC Richardson-Stubbs, Marie T Visionary Communicators 1512075 CC Bowe, Philip A.D. Visionary Communicators 1512075 CC Swann, De’Shenell D Visionary Communicators 1512075 CC Thompson, Elbert C. Visionary Communicators 1519825 CC King-Johnson, Shonalee Paulise Aviation High Flyers 1529878 CC Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters 1560543 CC Peterseim, William T. 9-12 Toastmasters 1560543 CC Correa, Elizabeth Rose 9-12 Toastmasters

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORSClub # Award Member Club Name1425 ACB Carroll-Strachan, Linda Freeport Eagles 1600 ACB Brown, Chavez First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 2225 ACB Wehner, Stacie Delray Newsmakers Club 2445 ACB Acevedo, Gerardo Club Awesome Club 2508 ACB Notman, David Davie Toastmasters 3383 ACB Kinsey, Matthew A. Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club 4207 ACB Saltzman, Tammy Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 ACB DeLuca, Kristin Marie Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4561 ACB Bel, David Templeton Talking Club 5083 ACB Gilds, Kevin William Carrollwood Toastmasters 5725 ACB Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 5725 ACB Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 5899 ACB Stortz, Linda A Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club 6273 ACB Pagels, Carole Ann Honeywell Toastmasters Club 7082 ACB Ashoka, Mandegere C. Voice Of Champions Club 7108 ACB Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club 7178 ACB Balfour, Denison Jenene Healing Communicators Club 7178 ACB Taylor, Kramer B. Healing Communicators Club 8248 ACB Mazak, Jeremy A. Palm Harbor Toastmasters 9400 ACB Conover, Terrence Leonard Toast of Las Olas 9491 ACB Urbizu, Kelly The Big Wheels Club 839960 ACB Dean, Andre Club Destiny 933001 ACB Balfour, Denison Jenene Masters of Excellence 965840 ACB Buckner, Loretta Tarpon Talkers 969012 ACB Lonsdale, Sharyn Englewood Toastmasters 1006065 ACB Furbush, Kathy L. Humor O Us 1050379 ACB Simmons, Judy Lucinda E.T. Communicators 1118683 ACB Mutnik, Jeffrey M. BDPB Talking Heads 1169566 ACB Rice, Ronald Pro’s Like Us 1216688 ACB Owen, Michael W. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 1293723 ACB Nemitz, David D. Miami Beach Toastmasters 1293723 ACB Barnes, Jack Kimball Miami Beach Toastmasters 1310937 ACB Walker, Holley Elizabeth JABIL TOASTMASTERS 1340647 ACB Toote, Carletha W. Legalites Toastmasters Club 1358961 ACB Pinder, Shonell Margo B.U.T. Nation Builders 1360579 ACB Dean, Randy E. P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club 1360933 ACB Pinder, John B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club 1361268 ACB Torra, Richard G. Bankers Toastmasters

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Club # Award Member Club Name1373645 ACB Franks, LaShawna Evette FIS Toastmasters 1392714 ACB Fielder, Theresa New York Life The Company That Speaks 1412303 ACB Rodriguez, Sasha R. Florida City Speedway Speakers 1427169 ACB Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1469413 ACB Passino, Jennifer J Outspoken Toastmasters 1512075 ACB Burrows, Leonardo Visionary Communicators

Club # Award Member Club Name2225 ACS Hoyt, Brian M. Delray Newsmakers Club 3659 ACS Newcombe, Jerry T. Early Bird Club 4145 ACS Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 5701 ACS Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club 5725 ACS Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 5725 ACS Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 6003 ACS Ramsay, Michelle Anne Pembroke Pines Club 6273 ACS Naabe, Cathy Honeywell Toastmasters Club 6587 ACS Perry, Kathleen S Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club 6745 ACS Anderson, James M. Telecom Park Toastmasters 7306 ACS Moore, Donna Jean Real Talkers Club 7343 ACS Martin, Wence M Cousteau Club 7362 ACS Pantaleo, Janet M. Highrisers Toastmasters Club 7719 ACS Dodge, Janet Lea FCCI Toastmasters Club 9491 ACS Jackman, Jason Everett The Big Wheels Club 602900 ACS Haseltine, Jill Bay Pines Toastmasters Club 603123 ACS Markham, Wendy Ceridian St. Pete Club 639107 ACS Romeus, Laniel First Edition Club 971904 ACS Dorsett, Annamae Chickcharney Toastmasters Club 1200778 ACS Miller, Roselyn Yvonne Dynamic Persuaders 1261950 ACS Brooks, Ray Hollywood Toastmasters 1261950 ACS Shader, Alan Hollywood Toastmasters 1307407 ACS Stephens, Lori J. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club 1360579 ACS Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club 1510120 ACS Korkowski, Edward Michael Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

Club # Award Member Club Name911 ACG Coleman, Jerome City Power Toastmasters Club2166 ACG Forrester, Sean F. Donoghue-Dunedin Club 2727 ACG Strasdas, Barbara Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 5083 ACG Castleman, Sybrian L Carrollwood Toastmasters 7178 ACG Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti Healing Communicators Club 7306 ACG Dunham, Patricia A. Real Talkers Club 7943 ACG Boerner, Donna J. Easy Talkers Club 9745 ACG Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club 9745 ACG Harris-Smith, Mary A. Motorola Communicators Club 896304 ACG Bryan, Angela Giver’s Gain Toastmasters 971904 ACG Campbell, Garnett A. Chickcharney Toastmasters Club 1039583 ACG Furbush, Richard I. Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1314025 ACG Albury, Andrew Clement Alphonso Abaco Lighthouse Beamers 1358961 ACG Brown, Bennique I. B.U.T. Nation Builders

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1519825 ACG Miller, Roselyn Yvonne Aviation High Flyers

COMPETENT LEADERSClub # Award Member Club Name911 CL Scott, David Stuart City Power Toastmasters Club 1095 CL Williams Gordon, Patrice E. Action For Achievement Club 1095 CL Williams Gordon, Patrice E. Action For Achievement Club 1295 CL McNeill, S. Danelle Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club 1600 CL Godet, Dion First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Forbes, Zendal First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Munroe, Valentino First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Brown, Chavez First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Bowe, Ronrick First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Palacious, Cleveland Hanley First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600 CL Colebrook, Roderick First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1702 CL Slavik, Mary Louise Ft Myers Club 2004 CL Finizio, Elizabeth Walker Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club 2445 CL Oliva, Edith Club Awesome Club 3909 CL Gilbreath, Angie R. Tampa Noonshiners Club 5083 CL Castleman, Sybrian L Carrollwood Toastmasters 5725 CL Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 5725 CL Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 6775 CL Beckles, Cynthia E. Wellington Toastmasters Club 7108 CL McIntosh, Jevon H. Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club 7178 CL Martin, Wence Healing Communicators Club 7178 CL Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti Healing Communicators Club 7178 CL Toote, Carletha W. Healing Communicators Club 7178 CL Taylor, Kramer B. Healing Communicators Club 7178 CL McIntosh, Denero Rashad Healing Communicators Club 7306 CL Hildebrand, Rodrigo A Real Talkers Club 7327 CL Taylor, Beverly K. Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club 8370 CL Cruz, Teodoro Jorge West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 8437 CL Rowland, Ethel Port St. Lucie Speakers 587295 CL Shankariah, Sundara Moorthi Oldsmar Top of the Morning Club 658738 CL Paul, Euvunka First Bahamas Law Enforcement Club 680990 CL Figueroa, Melanie JPMC Highlanders 777513 CL Choby, Steven J. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club 829842 CL Demeritte, Nicole Scotia Dynasty Club 896304 CL Kinsey, Matthew A. Giver’s Gain Toastmasters 965840 CL Lovejoy, Sparkie Tarpon Talkers 965840 CL Buckner, Loretta Tarpon Talkers 971904 CL Munnings-McFall, Sonovia Latoya Chickcharney Toastmasters Club 971904 CL Braynen, Gwendolyn Monique Chickcharney Toastmasters Club 1039583 CL Redalia, Debra Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1039583 CL Milnes, Arnie B. Renaissance Speakers Clearwater 1118683 CL Lake, Karen A. BDPB Talking Heads 1146909 CL Norris, Jonathan N. SBC Toastmasters Club 1197988 CL Polanski, Kelli A Power Speakers of MCG 1197988 CL Moeller, Mary M. Power Speakers of MCG

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1206922 CL Strasdas, Barbara Hobe Sound Toasters 1206922 CL Otten, Janet E. Hobe Sound Toasters 1216688 CL Kinzler, Timothy M. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 1227605 CL Fiddler, Leniel The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park 1307407 CL Lattuga, Debbie Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club1307407 CL Phelps, Howard F. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club 1310937 CL Meyer, Kathleen M JABIL TOASTMASTERS 1340647 CL Toote, Carletha W. Legalites Toastmasters Club 1347294 CL Merola, John Joseph Port Charlotte Toastmasters 1360579 CL Dean, Randy E. P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club 1360579 CL Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club 1360933 CL Bain, Cindira Nadia B.P.S.U. Majestic Marlins Toastmasters Club 1373645 CL Franks, LaShawna Evette FIS Toastmasters 1392714 CL Fielder, Theresa New York Life The Company That Speaks 1392714 CL Echavarria, Dolores L. New York Life The Company That Speaks 1392714 CL Cooper, Jeanette M. New York Life The Company That Speaks 1427169 CL Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1498739 CL Harwood, Steven Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club 1510120 CL Brooks, Myrna S. Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters 1512075 CL Thompson, Elbert C. Visionary Communicators 1512075 CL Armbrister, Cynthia Louise Visionary Communicators 1519825 CL Adderley, Gladstone Valentino Aviation High Flyers 1587757 CL O’Neil Lamarche, Samantha M. American Express Master Communicators 1587757 CL Kest, Deborah American Express Master Communicators

ADVANCED LEADERSClub # Award Member Club Name1095 ALB Ferguson, Rachel A. Action For Achievement Club 1600 ALB Young, Pedro First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1695 ALB Dye, David M. Coral Gables Club 2166 ALB Vitale, Marie B. Donoghue-Dunedin Club 2445 ALB Oliva, Edith Club Awesome Club 2449 ALB Ritchie, Cindy Bradenton Toastmasters Club 4145 ALB Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 5083 ALB Gilds, Kevin William Carrollwood Toastmasters 5725 ALB Saunders, Hubert 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 5725 ALB Saunders, L. Sydney 1st Bahamas Hotel Union Club 6745 ALB Venkatappa, Murali B Telecom Park Toastmasters 7178 ALB Mackey, Michael R. Healing Communicators Club 7719 ALB Robey, Karen A. FCCI Toastmasters Club 603123 ALB Markham, Wendy Ceridian St. Pete Club 658738 ALB Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry First Bahamas Law Enforcement Club 896304 ALB Kinsey, Matthew A. Giver’s Gain Toastmasters 965328 ALB Tuller, Robert Toast ‘N Progress 965840 ALB Buckner, Loretta Tarpon Talkers 1197988 ALB Peterson, Simone A. Power Speakers of MCG 1227605 ALB Lewis, Takara M. The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park 1310937 ALB Dianic, Beth Anne JABIL TOASTMASTERS

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1427169 ALB Boyer, Kendall Elizabeth Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 1498795 ALB Boiwu, Nyemade Pearl Savarese Speakers 1498795 ALB Calas, Angela Savarese Speakers 1510120 ALB Brooks, Myrna S. Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters 1510120 ALB Korkowski, Edward Michael Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters 1600 ALS Ferguson, Craig F. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 2727 ALS Strasdas, Barbara Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 3668 ALS Lightfoot, James E. Jose Gaspar Club 4145 ALS Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 965328 ALS Drenberg, Emily Toast ‘N Progress 1510120 ALS Brooks, Myrna S. Palm Beach Advanced Toastmasters

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDSClub # Award Member Club Name1695 LDREXC Guanipa, Yraida Coral Gables Club 2727 LDREXC Strasdas, Barbara Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 3299 LDREXC Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters 3299 LDREXC Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters 3668 LDREXC Lightfoot, James E. Jose Gaspar Club 4145 LDREXC Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 6745 LDREXC Correa, Elizabeth Rose Telecom Park Toastmasters 1169566 LDREXC Strong, Jane E. Pro’s Like Us 1310937 LDREXC Holtzman, Ellen M. JABIL TOASTMASTERS 1427169 LDREXC Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERSClub # Award Member Club Name1600 DTM Ferguson, Craig F. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 2166 DTM Forrester, Sean F. Donoghue-Dunedin Club 2727 DTM Strasdas, Barbara Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 3668 DTM Lightfoot, James E. Jose Gaspar Club 4145 DTM Furbush, Richard I. Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 965328 DTM Drenberg, Emily Toast ‘N Progress

District 47 Toastmasters earned 1663 educational awards

in the 2010 - 2011 Toastmasters’ year -353 awards were earned in June!

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2010-2011 TRIPLE CROWN AWARDS Member Count AwardsDrenberg, Emily 14 ALB, CL, ACS, ACB, CC, ALB, ACS, CL,

LDREXC, CC, ACG, ALB, DTM, ALSSchneyer, John J. 14 LDREXC, CC, CL, CC, CL, LDREXC,

LDREXC, ACS, CC, CC, ACG, CL, CL, CCBalfour, Denison Jenene 8 CC, CC, ALS, ACG, DTM, CC, ACB, ACBAlbury, Andrew Clement Alphonso 7 ACG, CC, ALB, ACS, ACB, ALB, LDREXCBeckles, Cynthia E. 7 LDREXC, CC, CC, LDREXC, ACB, CC, CLPhelps, Howard F. 7 CL, ACG, LDREXC, CC, ALB, ACS, CLWayne, Vicki 7 ACS, ACG, DTM, CL, CL, ALS, LDREXCFurbush, Richard I. 6 ACG, LDREXC, ACS, ALB, ALS, DTMLovejoy, Sparkie 6 CC, CL, CL, ALB, ACB, LDREXCRice, Ronald 6 ACG, DTM, CC, ALS, LDREXC, ACBRizzo, Robert F. 6 ALB, ACG, LDREXC, DTM, ALS, CCStrasdas, Barbara 6 ACS, ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CLThompson, Elbert C. 6 CL, ALB, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CCBryan, Curtis 5 ACS, ALB, CC, ACG, CCCorrea, Elizabeth Rose 5 ACS, ALB, ACG, CC, LDREXCFurbush, Kathy L. 5 CC, CC, ACB, CC, CLHart, Evelyn K. 5 ACS, ACB, ALB, CC, CLHumes, A. Jamaal 5 ALB, CL, ACB, CC, ACBHuynh, Hieu H. 5 ACS, ALS, DTM, ACB, ACGKinsey, Jeanine Carol 5 LDREXC, DTM, ALS, ACG, CCKinsey, Matthew A. 5 ACB, CC, ALB, CL, CCLongley, Anthony J. 5 CC, DTM, CC, ACB, CLLynch, Jack 5 ALB, CL, DTM, ALS, LDREXCMacmunn, Kathleen E. 5 ACS, ACB, ALB, CL, CCMcDonald, Sashane Sonya 5 CL, CC, ACB, CC, ACSRando, Elizabeth A. 5 ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, CLSaunders, L. Sydney 5 CC, ACB, ACS, CL, ALBSiegel, Kelly M. 5 CL, DTM, ACG, ALS, LDREXCSomerville, York T. 5 CL, CC, ACG, CL, ACBStubbs, Wentworth 5 CC, ACS, ALB, ACB, ACGTaschereau, Elizabeth 5 ALB, LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTMYoung, David Andrew 5 CL, CC, ALB, ACB, ACSAragon, Jairo 4 ACS, CC, CL, CLBaetzel, Karen Lee 4 ACS, CL, ACG, ALBBehrens, Vicente A. 4 CC, CL, CC, CLBrooks, Myrna S. 4 ALS, CC, CL, ALBBryan, Angela 4 ACS, CL, ALB, ACGBurrows, Leonardo 4 ACB, CC, ACB, CCCastle, Karen M 4 CL, ALB, ACB, LDREXCDenton, Aurea R 4 CL, ACB, ALB, CLFerrara, Michelle 4 ALB, CL, ACB, CCGoodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry 4 CC, ALB, CL, ACSJohnson, Lakeisha Shenique 4 ACS, CL, ALB, CCJohnson, Nadia Hope 4 ALB, ALB, ACG, CCLashua, Roberta R. 4 DTM, ALS, LDREXC, CCLightfoot, James E. 4 ACG, LDREXC, DTM, ALS

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Longo, J. Carson 4 DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ALBMagruder, Julie 4 CC, CL, ACB, ALBMayrosh, Mary B. 4 ALB, ACB, CL, ACSMoore, David E. 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ALBNewbold, Ria Christina 4 ALB, ACB, CL, CCO’Neil Lamarche, Samantha M. 4 CL, CC, ALB, CLOlson, Rhoda A 4 LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTMPineda, Michael 4 CL, ACS, ACG, ALBSantarsieri, Anthony C. 4 DTM, ACG, LDREXC, ALSSarris, Eileen A. 4 ACG, CC, CL, ALBSaunders, Hubert 4 ACS, ACB, ALB, CLSimmons, Judy Lucinda 4 CL, CC, ACB, ALBSimms-Symonette, Nakera S. 4 DTM, ACG, ALS, ACBThomas, William Nelson 4 CL, CL, CC, ACBToote, Carletha W. 4 CL, ACB, CC, CLTuller, Robert 4 ACB, CC, CL, ALBWilliams Gordon, Patrice E. 4 ALB, ACS, CL, CLWilliams, Nicole Delores Yvette 4 ACG, CC, LDREXC, ACSAllen-Hendricks, Sophia A. 3 CL, ALB, CCAlmand, Gerri 3 ACB, CL, ALBBarnes, Jack Kimball 3 CL, CC, ACBBarnes, Russell C. 3 CL, CC, ALBBoiwu, Nyemade Pearl 3 CL, CC, ALBBoothe, Cynthia Theresa 3 ALB, CC, ACBBowe, Willard B. 3 ALB, CL, CCBoyer, Kendall Elizabeth 3 CC, ALB, CLBuckner, Loretta 3 ALB, ACB, CLCalas, Angela 3 CL, CC, ALBCartwright, Michaelangelo 3 CC, CL, ACSCartwright, Samantha Rhondia 3 CC, CC, CLCartwright, Shelmerdine 3 ACB, CL, ALBCastleman, Sybrian L 3 ACS, ACG, CLChaconas, Glenda L. 3 CL, CC, ALBChoby, Steven J. 3 CL, CC, CCDeLuca, Kristin Marie 3 CL, ALB, ACBDePace, Christine F 3 ALB, CL, CCEason, Amy E 3 ACS, ALS, LDREXCEichenberger, Tonya A. 3 CC, ACB, CLEsposito, David S. 3 DTM, ALS, ALBFielder, Theresa 3 CC, ACB, CLFort, Joanne 3 CC, ALB, CLFoster, Demekas D. 3 LDREXC, ALS, DTMFrancis, Shari S. 3 CC, CC, CLGourley, Marie Kaye 3 CL, CC, CCHamlin, Colin Michael 3 ACB, CL, CCHarris, Lydia 3 CL, CC, ALBHobbs, John R 3 ACB, CC, CLHu, Marilyn Meifang 3 DTM, CL, CCHuyler, Ambrosine Gayle Charletti 3 CC, CL, ACGJennings, Eustacia Marie 3 ACB, CC, CL

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Johnson, Jay W. 3 CL, CC, ALBKest, Deborah 3 ACB, ALB, CLKuck, Jeffrey 3 ALB, CL, ACBLewis, Takara M. 3 ACB, CL, ALBMartin, Wence 3 ACB, CC, CLMartin, Wence M 3 ACB, CC, ACSMaynard, Patrice 3 ALB, CL, CCMazak, Jeremy A 3 CC, CL, ACBMcClure, Steven Allan 3 LDREXC, ALS, ACSMcKellar, Kenneth Lee 3 CC, ACS, ACBMiller, Roselyn Yvonne 3 ALB, ACS, ACGNaabe, Cathy 3 CL, ALB, ACSOliva, Edith 3 CC, CL, ALBPassino, Jennifer J 3 CL, CC, ACBPatterson, Ron J. 3 ACG, ALB, CLPerry, Lynn A 3 ALB, ACB, CLPeterson, Simone A. 3 CL, ACB, ALBPhelps, Susan Lee 3 CC, CL, CLPolur, Lou 3 ACG, ALS, DTMRitchie, Cindy 3 CL, ALB, ACBRivera, Patricia 3 CC, ACB, CLRobey, Karen A. 3 CC, CL, ALBRodriguez, Sasha R. 3 CL, CC, ACBSaltzman, Tammy 3 CL, CC, ACBSetaro, James D. 3 CC, ALS, DTMSpringer, Jason Edmond 3 ACB, CL, CCStephens, Lori J. 3 ACB, ALB, ACSStiles, Patricia J. 3 ALB, ACB, CLStortz, Linda A 3 CL, CC, ACBSusskind, Willasue 3 ACB, CC, LDREXCThomas, Jeffrey S. 3 CL, CC, ACSUrbizu, Kelly 3 ACB, CL, ALBVail, Scott 3 ACG, CC, CCVenkatappa, Murali B 3 CC, CL, ALBWalker, Holley Elizabeth 3 CL, ALB, ACBWallace, Dwain Andrew 3 ALB, ALS, DTMWicinski, Greg R 3 ACB, ALB, CCWilliams, Collette Wendy 3 CC, ACG, DTMWong, Nadia M. 3 CC, ACG, ALBYanatsis, Anthony A. 3 ALB, ACB, CL

Congratulations to the 136 Toastmasters who earned Triple Crown awards in 2010 - 2011. Together they earned a total of 539 awards.

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters who have received Education Awards in the month of July:

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COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS

Club # Award Member Club Name1425 CC MIlls, Anika Vernice Freeport Eagles1425 CC Pratt, Deborah Y. Freeport Eagles1639 CC Hester, Thomas A. Speaker’s Circle1958 CC Peppers, Charlie Dwayne Sarasota Toastmasters Club1978 CC Dennis, Kerry-Ann Alicia West Boca Club1978 CC Vinikoor, Lori R. West Boca Club1978 CC Shah, Dhwani West Boca Club2096 CC Sawyers, Latrel N. Gelfand Good Morning TM Club2096 CC Simon, John H. Gelfand Good Morning TM Club2166 CC Daumen, Cathy M Donoghue-Dunedin Club2463 CC Moore, Pamela G. South Dade Toastmasters Club2463 CC Wu, Weber C South Dade Toastmasters Club4392 CC DeVoe, Richard M. Collier Communique Club4392 CC Pritchard, Robyn Collier Communique Club5083 CC De Leon, Delfino F Carrollwood Toastmasters5083 CC Niklas, Edward J Carrollwood Toastmasters5173 CC Brown, Andrew Jeffrey Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club5222 CC Newman, Eloise Anita Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club5758 CC Barnett, Ed Weston Area Toastmasters Club5933 CC Hedges, Christopher STAR Toastmasters6261 CC White-Jenkins, Andretta Serho Sundowners Club6261 CC Carter, Susan Serho Sundowners Club6745 CC Strand, Erica Elaine Telecom Park Toastmasters6818 CC Francisco, Chim Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club7362 CC Thomas, Adam W. Highrisers Toastmasters Club7653 CC Simms, Joset Universal Toastmasters Club8248 CC Leo, James Robert Palm Harbor Toastmasters8437 CC Rowland, Ethel Port St. Lucie Speakers8664 CC Narayanasamy, Venkatassubramanian RiverWalk Toastmasters Club9822 CC Woodbeck, Linda Financial Connection Toastmasters Club1216633 CC DelValle, Angel L NCCI Toastmasters1342880 CC Johnson, Moses Anton BOB Eagles1347294 CC Atkinson, Wendy M. Port Charlotte Toastmasters1361268 CC Copechal, Judy Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CC Parker, Jerrold Ryan Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CC Bradshaw, Murphy J. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CC Hill, Jeannie M. Bankers Toastmasters1373645 CC Peacock, Wendy L. FIS Toastmasters1469413 CC Kinsey, Brandon A. Outspoken Toastmasters1498795 CC Ottenwalder, Julyssa Y. Savarese Speakers1610255 CC Baker, Tracy T MacDill Toastmasters Club

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATORSClub # Award Member Club Name1667 ACB Walsh, Marcey J Suncoast Toastmasters Club1702 ACB Slavik, Mary Louise Ft Myers Club2652 ACB Grimes, Stephen T. Raymond James Toastmasters Club7082 ACB Conde, Valezka M. Voice Of Champions Club1197988 ACB Leider, Rossina Power Speakers of MCG1200778 ACB Ferguson, Esther Valera Louise Dynamic Persuaders1216633 ACB Goliger, Karen NCCI Toastmasters5899 ACS Castle, Karen M Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club1310937 ACS Perry, Lynn A JABIL TOASTMASTERS1469413 ACS Kinsey, Matthew A. Outspoken Toastmasters2582 ACG Liebertz, Wolfgang B. Plantation Club5899 ACG Shields, Jean T Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club6003 ACG Karumanchi, Bhaskar Pembroke Pines Club6818 ACG Birney, Roxanne B. Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club

COMPETENT LEADERSClub # Award Member Club Name861 CL Savinon, Jacqueline D. Doral Toastmasters Club1667 CL Shea, Frank Suncoast Toastmasters Club1702 CL Williams, Mary Lou Ft Myers Club1702 CL Paul, John R. Ft Myers Club2096 CL Foxwell, Mark Gelfand Good Morning TM Club2096 CL Simon, John H. Gelfand Good Morning TM Club2445 CL Acevedo, Gerardo Club Awesome Club2463 CL Lichtman, Randy Brian South Dade Toastmasters Club3383 CL Brown, Michael Rogero Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club4392 CL Rizzo, Robert F. Collier Communique Club4698 CL Abrams, Herschel G. Speakeasy Toastmasters Club5083 CL Niklas, Edward J Carrollwood Toastmasters5701 CL Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club6818 CL Lamont, Edwin Lodge Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club7082 CL SHRIVASTAVA, GAURAV Voice Of Champions Club7653 CL Simms, Joset Universal Toastmasters Club7653 CL Robinson, Andrea Universal Toastmasters Club7653 CL Clemetson, Shakira K Universal Toastmasters Club9288 CL Preston, Octavia Tropicana Toastmasters Club9477 CL Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire9745 CL Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club646888 CL Kaczmarski, Diana County Center Toastmasters680990 CL Bryant, Claudia JPMC Highlanders704393 CL Nedimyer, Denise Middle Keys Toastmasters Club763878 CL Pedraza, Mercedes T. Rowe Toasters Club965328 CL Drenberg, Emily Toast ‘N Progress969012 CL Drury, Karin Englewood Toastmasters1051432 CL Bourdeau, Suzanne EpiCenter Toastmasters1071660 CL Perez-Rolon, Kimberly The Lazydays Toastmasters Club

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1197988 CL Lopez, Jerson Power Speakers of MCG1307407 CL Choby, Steven J. Herald-Tribune Media Group Adv. TM Club1346588 CL Dileo, Dean J. Shriners International Headquarters1361268 CL Housand, John J. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CL Gallina, Mike E. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CL Parker, Jerrold Ryan Bankers Toastmasters1361268 CL Bradshaw, Murphy J. Bankers Toastmasters1373645 CL Royer, Christy J. FIS Toastmasters1373645 CL Veasley, Khijhanna Shontaye FIS Toastmasters1415772 CL Atienza, Jon P. American Express Communication Club1498795 CL Giron, Maria Savarese Speakers1510789 CL Moss, Tamar V. The Luminaries1888268 CL Potter Fernandez, Nina S. Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters

ADVANCED LEADERSClub # Award Member Club Name1958 ALB Lattuga, Debbie Sarasota Toastmasters Club1958 ALB Kinsey, Dionndra R Sarasota Toastmasters Club3668 ALB Bennett, Tatanisha L. Jose Gaspar Club5083 ALB Niklas, Edward J Carrollwood Toastmasters5701 ALB Lawrence, Dianne E. Electric Toasters Club7327 ALB Ross, Ann Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club7327 ALB Jackson, Cindi Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club7653 ALB Clemetson, Shakira K Universal Toastmasters Club7653 ALB Conliffe, Clint M. Universal Toastmasters Club9477 ALB Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire1361268 ALB Parker, Jerrold Ryan Bankers Toastmasters1361268 ALB Bradshaw, Murphy J. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 ALB Till, Janet H. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 ALB Gallina, Mike E. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 ALB Trudel, Stephanie D. Bankers Toastmasters1361268 ALB Ramirez, Michael Gervais Bankers Toastmasters2835 ALS Rizzo, Robert F. Naples Toastmasters Club3299 ALS Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters6745 ALS Correa, Elizabeth Rose Telecom Park Toastmasters6796 ALS Johnson, Nadia Hope Cable Beach West Club9086 ALS Francis, Shari S. Office Depot Toastmasters Club 9086777513 ALS Phelps, Howard F. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club896304 ALS Bryan, Angela Giver’s Gain Toastmasters1216633 ALS Thorn, Michael E. NCCI Toastmasters1347227 ALS Churchill, Gloria D. New York Life Communicators for Life1427169 ALS Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club1469413 ALS Kinsey, Matthew A. Outspoken Toastmasters1529878 ALS Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters1577647 ALS Wong, Nadia M. The Trailblazers

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Club # Award Member Club Name1600 LDREXC Young, Pedro First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters2004 LDREXC Aragon, Jairo Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club8370 LDREXC Green, Kimberley J. West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370965328 LDREXC Drenberg, Emily Toast ‘N Progress1293723 LDREXC Foose, Lisa Miami Beach Toastmasters1529878 LDREXC Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters1867714 LDREXC Wong, Nadia M. PaceSetters Advanced Toastmasters Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS

Club # Award Member Club Name3299 DTM Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters4392 DTM Rizzo, Robert F. Collier Communique Club6745 DTM Correa, Elizabeth Rose Telecom Park Toastmasters6796 DTM Johnson, Nadia Hope Cable Beach West Club9086 DTM Francis, Shari S. Office Depot Toastmasters Club 90869477 DTM Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Action Communicators Extraordinaire590751 DTM Horowitz, Nate Sawgrass Toastmasters Club777513 DTM Phelps, Howard F. Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club896304 DTM Bryan, Angela Giver’s Gain Toastmasters1216633 DTM Thorn, Michael E. NCCI Toastmasters1427169 DTM Lovejoy, Sparkie Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club1529878 DTM Bennett, Tatanisha L. Spirited Toastmasters1867714 DTM Wong, Nadia M. PaceSetters Advanced Toastmasters Club

TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS in JULY MEMBER COUNT AWARDS Bennett, Tatanisha L. 4 ALB, LDREXC, ALB, DTM Bradshaw, Murphy J. 3 ALD, CC, CL Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry 3 DTM, CL, ALB Niklas, Edward J. 3 CC, ALB, CL Parker, Jerrold Ryan 3 CL, CC, ALB Rizzo, Robert F. 3 ALS, DTM, CL Wong, Nadia M. 3 ALS, LDREXC, DTM

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Condolences Are Extended to the

Following: Family of Otallia Dungee:

Otallia “Tal” Dungee, a long-standing Toastmaster, passed away recently. Mrs. Dungee was active in several clubs over the course of her Toastmasters membership, which began in October of 1994. She was particularly helpful to new members in our district.

Mrs. Dungee, 78, died July 8, 2011, at her home. She was born March 17, 1933, in Jamica and lived in Port St. Lucie. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Dungee; daughter, Michelle; son, Darryl; and three grandchildren. There was a memorial gathering held at her house on Sunday July 24th.

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Ambrosine Huyler, Area 82 Governor & family:Her father Mr. Hillary Huyler, passed away suddenly. Funeral service was held Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Nassau.

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George & Barbara Strasdas on the passing of their daughter-in-law, Laura Maciej Vickers. She fought a valiant four and a half year battle against cancer with a spirit unmatched, and always a positive attitude and a smile in her voice.

Please keep the Maciej, Vickers, Fleming, and Strasdas families in your prayers, especially her husband Travis and her children Samantha and Gavin

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