D47 Sunshiner - December, 2010

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The Sunshiner

www.toastmastersd47.org Winter 2010

Inside this Issue

Rick Furbush, District Governor Update 2

Pamela Rolle, LGET Update

Matt Kinsey, LGM Update

2010 Fall Conference

# 1 Division for 2009/2010

Clubs of the Year

Reformation Update

District Contests

TLI Training

Spring Conference Update

Ralph Wells

Toastmasters in India

Gold Coast TM and Gavel Clubs

Alan Wayne

October/November Achievements

Publicity Contest

Bonus Page

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Update from Rick Furbush, District Governor

Your Toastmasters Experience

Toastmasters ... What‘s in it for YOU?

The opportunity to grow in speaking skills ... in leadership ability, to gain confi-dence tenfold, to make a difference in the world. Those are just a few.

But ... how do you do that? Simple! - By assuming more responsibility. Soundspretty heavy, but it is true. Those who take on more responsibility for their club,their fellow club members, and for those not yet Toastmasters ... those are the onesthat really grow.

I have heard it said that a chain is as strong as its weakest link. I believe thatcould be said about Organizations as well. An Organization is only as strong as itsweakest member.

I have played on many winning teams in my life and they all had one thing incommon. Each member felt the whole was greater than the sum of its parts; or thatthey were part of something bigger. To the degree that they put their heart and soulinto it, was the degree that the whole team won.

What makes a great Toastmasters club? Not the Herculean efforts of the few,but the teamwork of all. It all comes down to personal responsibility. That is whatgreat leaders and great speakers are made of.

The strength of your club and the effectiveness of your experience as a Toast-master is not the responsibility of a few club officers. It is entirely up to you.

As we ring in the holiday season and get ready for a new year, let’s re-dedicateourselves to not only being the best speaker and leader we can be, but to help ourfellow members and our clubs to be the best they can be.

As your club grows and flourishes so will your Toastmasters experience.

“Find your Voice … and Make a Difference”.

Rick Furbush, DTM

District 47 Governor

[email protected]

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Dear Toastmasters and Friends;

A special thank you is extended to all the volunteers, participants and attendees of the Fall ‘Caliente’ Confer-ence. Because of you, our conference was a huge success! We were also thrilled to have the 1999 WorldChampion of Public Speaking, Craig Valentine as our special guest. His presentations were simply amazing!

We look forward to seeing you again at the Spring Conference in Tampa Florida, April 29 – May 1. The con-ference will be held at the Tampa Airport Marriott and our special guest will be the 2010 World Champion ofPublic Speaking, David Henderson.

For more opportunities to share ideas and success stories, you are invited to attend the upcoming Toastmas-ters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) designed especially with you in mind. The TLIs are for all Toastmasters ClubOfficers and is a time when Club leaders come together to learn something new, network with other Clubleaders and earn Distinguished Club Program (DCP) points for their Clubs.

Attending midyear training is refreshing, invigorating and reenergizing. We encourage you to make plans toattend and make your Toastmasters experience a rewarding and fulfilling one. Opportunities also exist forTLI volunteers. If you want to be a facilitators or presenter, take advantage of the training opportunities inDecember.

Take advantage of the following training opportunities in December:East Coast - December 11 – FCC (Florida Career College), Pembroke Pines – TLI Chair Anthony Richiez /

Francis MolinaWorld Champion Speakers will participate in the January TLIs:

January 15 – Tampa – TLI Chair – Tatanisha BennettSpecial Guest, Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

January 22 – East Coast – TLI Chair - Orly AmorSpecial Guest, Ed Tate, 2000 World Champion of Public speaking

January 22 – Bahamas –TLI Chair – Sharine CharltonSpecial Guest, Lance Miller 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Opportunities for makeup training:January 15 – Naples – Coordinator- Robert RizzoJanuary 24 – Bahamas – Coordinator – Sharine CharltonJanuary 29 – Sarasota – Coordinator – Lori Stephens

I wish you all the joys of the holiday season... the warmth of home, the love of fam-ily, and the laughter of good friends. Happy Holidays are extended to you and yourfamilies and best wishes for a safe, prosperous and productive New Year!

See you at the TLI!

Kindest regards,

Pamela D. Rolle

Update from Pamela Rolle, Lt. Governor Education & Training

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

Lt. Governor Education & Training

[email protected]

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Update from Matt Kinsey, Lt. Governor Marketing

Hello Fellow Toastmasters,

The Toastmasters International program is arguably the most effective self-

development program in the world. The program has provided us with a life-

long opportunity for personal growth.

Many of us would readily testify to the life changing benefits of the program

because we have personally experienced the magical power of transforma-

tion. We are truly grateful to those who have introduced us to the program

and by doing so helped unlock our potential. I want you to join me in ex-

tending the benefits of membership in Toastmasters International to ever

greater numbers of people within our district. We should generously share

these benefits just as others before us have shared them with us.

The District is committed to membership retention, member growth and club retention while seeking

opportunities for club extension. We are currently tracking new club leads in every Division. We need

your help to sponsor and mentor new clubs. We have clubs that have had membership challenges

and are in need of club coaches. Fulfilling the requirements of a club sponsor, mentor or coach not

only helps you progress towards your Distinguished Toastmaster award, it also gives you an opportu-

nity to honor the efforts of those who brought Toastmasters to you. If you would like to become a club

sponsor, mentor or coach, please contact your Area or Division Governor.

Wishing you the most joyous Holiday season,

Matt Kinsey

Lt. Gov. Marketing

Matt Kinsey, DTM

Lt. Governor [email protected]

Toastmasters International was highlighted in the

November issue of Carnival Cruise Lines’ employee

newsletter—Seaview. It is distributed to all employees

at their Miami offices as well as their 22 ships.

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2010 Fall Conference2010 Fall Conference2010 Fall Conference

To see hundreds of pictures from the Fall Conference

go to www.toastmastersd47.org.

The Evaluation Speech Champion for 2010 is Deanna Morrison

The Humorous Speech Champion for 2010 is Dawnna St. Louis

The Toastmaster of the Year is Kathy Furbush

The Division Governor of the year is Tony Longley from Division I

The Area Governor of the year is Demekas Foster from Division I

Kristina Kihlberg Roast


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Rick Furbush and Number One Division Governor for

1st Quarter 2010/11— Hieu Huynh, Division D

Rick Furbush and Number One Area Governor for

1st Quarter 2010/11— Bill Thomas, Area 20

Kristina Kihlberg and Demekas Foster

Area Governor of the Year—2009/2011Ernesto Gongora and Pamela Rolle (LGET)

Evaluation Contest Master Jane Strong, DTM and

Pamela Rolle (LGET)

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Division I (Bahamas) - Number One in Toastmasters District 47

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Congratulations! For the second consecutive year, Toastmasters International Division I(Bahamas) won top honors out of nine Divisions in District 47, which encompasses South Floridaand The Bahamas. The announcement was made before a packed audience of Toastmasters andguests during the recent District 47 Fall Conference held November 6-8 at the Hilton Downtown,

Miami Florida.

District 47 Governor - 2009-2010, Distinguished Toastmaster Kristina Kihlberg presented the Divi-sion Governor of the Year Award to Distinguished Toastmaster Anthony (Tony) Longley, Division IGovernor - 2009-2010. DTM Longley had a phenomenal year as Division Governor earning himthe Division Governor of the Quarter Award for each of the four quarters during the administrativeyear July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Longley led a vibrant team of Assistant Division Governors,Area Governors and Committee Chairs under the theme, “Communicate… Lead… Succeed!” Abouthis achievements Longley said, “It was not easy; it was a long and tedious year. We faced manychallenges and overcame many obstacles. Also, there was heavy competition from 2 or 3 Divi-sions in South Florida. However, I knew that to be successful, I had to remain focused on thecourse I charted at the beginning of the year. It required a “hands on” approach and I had to en-sure that my Area Governors and other players understood their roles and how each functionary

factored into the overall agenda. We persevered and in the end, together we made it happen.”

Under Longley’s leadership, Division I chartered six new Toastmasters Clubs and scores of mem-bers achieved educational and leadership designations during the fiscal year. In addition to theDivision Governor of the Year Award, other awards earned by Division I at the Conference included:Area Governor of the Year – DTM Demekas Foster;#2 Club in District 47, Healing CommunicatorsClub 7178, President – TM Wence Martin; #3 Clubin District 47, 21st Century Communicators Club965175, President – TM Deidre Goodman. DivisionI also earned the highest distinction bestowed byToastmasters International, President’s Distin-guished Division. DTM Deanna Morrison won theDistrict 47 Speech Evaluation Contest. Addition-ally, all seven Area Governors of Division I attainedthe levels of Distinguished, or President’s Distin-

guished Area.

Longley said, “The members are at the top of theToastmasters organizational chart and as DistrictOfficers, our main job is to serve our members.Therefore, I would be remiss if I were not to extendmy profound gratitude and congratulations to themembers of the 45 clubs in Division I for their hardwork and dedication, as well as to my Division Ex-ecutive Council and my advisors. I share this honor

with them because, together we made it happen.” Kristina Kihlberg and Anthony Longley

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Club of the YearClub of the YearClub of the Year

St. Petersburg Toastmasters ClubSt. Petersburg Toastmasters ClubSt. Petersburg Toastmasters Club

2284, Division G2284, Division G2284, Division G

Toastmasters Club 2284 recently had the high honor of receiving an outstanding award at thisyear’s 2010 Fall conference in Miami. Over the past year the club worked diligently to have allmembers do manual speeches and work on their leadership skills. The Club held three speech-a-thons at our Vice President of Education Jeff Thomas’ Club house; and one at our Area GovernorYork Somerville’s house. Our Club also sent a team down to the Guinness World Record speech-a-thon where District 47 Toastmasters broke the record for the longest speech-a-thon.

The Club was awarded 57 awards during 2009/2010. Why all the hard work and long hours? Thisyear the District 47 Governor Rick Furbush laid down the gauntlet to award the best club of Dis-trict 47. With over 261 clubs competing, Club 2284 set the bar very high and worked tirelesslymaking sure that every speech received credit in a manual and scheduled four and five speecheseach meeting.

What happens when you set your goals high? You create an excitement and receive the benefitsof hard work. Not only did Club 2284 win the best club in District 47, they received more awardsthan any other club in the world. Club 2284 is the best club in the world! The club did not set outto be the best in the world, but through hard work and determination the outcome was to see ourclub delegates walk on stage at the 2010 Fall Conference in Miami to receive the plaque and lapelpins for all the members.

The 14th of December will be a special night for club 2284; District 47 Governor Rick Furbush willmake a special presentation at Club 2284 to present all the members with their Club of the Year2009-2010 lapel pins. The Club will also receive a ribbon for their banner. Furbush will speak ofthe hard work that the club has doneand the precedent the club set for win-ning the “Best Club in District 47”.

Asked, “What’s next for Club 2284?”York Somerville commented, “To winbest Club in District 47 again, whatelse!” Congratulations to all the mem-bers of Club 2284 for the hard work.The best part is that all of the membersachieved awards, saw the benefits ofworking hard and became better speak-ers, listeners and leaders.

2009/20102009/20102009/2010

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Congratulations to the Top 3 Clubs inCongratulations to the Top 3 Clubs inCongratulations to the Top 3 Clubs in

District 47 for 2009District 47 for 2009District 47 for 2009---201020102010

1st Place1st Place1st Place --- Club 2284Club 2284Club 2284

St. Petersburg Toastmasters, Division GSt. Petersburg Toastmasters, Division GSt. Petersburg Toastmasters, Division G

2nd Place2nd Place2nd Place ——— Club 7178Club 7178Club 7178

Healing Communicators, DivisionHealing Communicators, DivisionHealing Communicators, Division III

3rd Place Club3rd Place Club3rd Place Club ——— 965175965175965175

21st Century Communicators, Division21st Century Communicators, Division21st Century Communicators, Division III

From Club 2284’s President:

Our club 2284 accomplished something that has not done since 1957 when the club waschartered, it became the #1 Club of the year for 2009-2010 in the entire District. The an-nouncement from our District Governor Rick Furbush was given at the District 47 awardsconference in Miami. I was so pleased to be able to walk up on the big stage at the confer-ence to accept this outstanding award. I brought up all the club members that attended thisawards ceremony.

Our club earned 57 awards and did 71 educational speeches. We beat out India & China. Iwas so proud to be part of this goal. We did it as a TEAM. Thank you for all who made itpossible. It’s not about being #1 in the District & World and getting all these awards. It’s allabout learning and bettering yourself and having fun doing it. In the words of our New Dis-trict Governor, “If it’s not fun, it’s not Toastmasters.” Congratulations! St. Petersburg Club

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At the District Council meeting held on November 6th, 2010 at the Miami Hilton Downtown, theCouncil unanimously voted to reform the District as presented by the Reformation Committee.

The next step is for the Committee to present a proposal to Toastmasters International with whyand how we wish to reform and then the International Board will approve at their meeting inFebruary, 2011.

The Council voted to accept the reformation with an East/West divide with current Divisions A, F,C, G & H creating the new West District and Divisions E, B, D & I making up the East. It was alsovoted unanimously that the number 47 will stay with the East side, while we have a verbal agree-ment from WHQ to get #48 for the new West District.

The next step is to receive the approval from the Board and then move forward and elect 5 Dis-trict Officers at the Spring Conference in April in Tampa. We will elect one District Governor, twoLt. Governors Education & Training (one for East and one for West) and two Lt. Governors Mar-keting (one for East and one for West). As a team of 5, they will lead our joint District 47 for theterm 2011-2012. At the Spring Conference in 2012, we will vote for two sets of separate DistrictOfficers and we will be officially reformed on July 1, 2012.

NOMINATING COMMITTEENOMINATING COMMITTEENOMINATING COMMITTEEIt’s that time of the year again! Anyone interested in serving the District as a Division Governor,Lieutenant Governor Marketing (LGM), Lieutenant Governor Education and Training (LGET) orDistrict Governor – LISTEN UP!

On March 12, 2011, the Nominating Committee will interview everyone interested in running foroffice.

Stay tuned soon (early December) for further information about application forms and guidelinesfor the elected District positions. You can nominate yourself or someone you believe will be agood servant leader for our members.

The deadline to submit application forms is February 25th.

Let’s make sure that we get the best available team out there to serve our District. Put yourthinking cap on – WHO would you nominate to serve as your Division Governor or as one of ourtop District Officers?

Every year the Realignment Committee reviews the borders of all Areas and Divisions. Wherethere is a need to shift, create new, modify any Area/Divisions, it will be presented and voted onat the Council meeting at the Spring Conference.

There will most likely be one or two new Divisions, so if you are interested in running for DivisionGovernor, stay tuned for further information. For questions on any of the above, contact Imme-diate Past District Governor (IPDG) Kristina Kihlberg at [email protected]

REFORMATION UPDATEREFORMATION UPDATEREFORMATION UPDATE

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FIRST PLACE:

•Ribbon for Club Banner “District 47 Club of the Year”

•Pins for members of the Club

•Certificate of Recognition for the Club

•Recognition at the Fall Conference

•Advanced Manual Set

•Darren LaCroix Package

•Lance Miller Club Series

SECOND PLACE:


•The Successful Club Series (11 manuals)

•The Better Speaker Series (10 manuals)

THIRD PLACE:


•The Successful Club Series (11 manuals)

For more details visit

www.toastmastersd47.org

How to win?

Earn points for each item.

For example, if your Club

earns 20 CCs during the year

(July 1, 2010 through June

30, 2011), you would have

15,000 points!

A District 47 contest

ITEM POINTS

CCs 750

ACS 600

CL/AL/HPL 500

DTM 500

Deliver a Success Leadership 150

Deliver a Youth Leadership 150

Deliver a Speechcraft 250

New Members 200

District Officers Member of Club 100

Officer Training - Fall 300

Officer Training - Spring 300

Total Members (100 per member) 100

Octobert Renewal 200

April Renewal 200

Officer List Submitted on time 300

Proxies 50

#1 Club in the District

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The Triple Crown Award is recognition for District 47 Toastmasters

who earn three or more Toastmaster awards within one TM year

(Jul 1 - Jun 30).

For example, if you earn a CC, CL and ACB (paperwork sent in and

approved by TI) before June 30, 2011, you will be awarded the Tri-

ple Crown Award.

The Triple

Crown Award

Have you earned….

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Join the World Champions

at the January TLIs

More Training Opportunities

January 15 – Naples & Miami

January 24 – Bahamas

January 29 - Sarasota

Register online at www.toastmastersd47.org

Jan 22 – East CoastSPECIAL GUEST

Ed Tate2000 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ed is a Guerrilla MarketingCertified Coach (GMCC)and earned the CertifiedSpeaking Professional(CSP) designation by theNational Speakers Asso-ciation, an honor be-stowed on less than 10%of professional speakers inthe world. Ed’s success inbusiness spans over twodecades and he is knownas the speaker who Ener-gizes, Educates & Enter-

tains.

Jan 15 – West Coast

Jan 22 - BahamasSPECIAL GUEST

Lance Miller2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Lance has delivered over

2,500 speeches in over28 countries on the fun-

damentals of publicspeaking, leadership,

effective management,sales and overcoming

failure and adversity.

His real life experience

brings fun, lively andentertaining presenta-

tions to the podium.

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Goodbye to a ToastmasterSubmitted by Susan Carter

“Give me a topic “he would say with a gleam in his eye. Speeches galore from him we would get. It did-

n’t matter what the topic, Ralph always had a speech for it. The master of impromptu speaking, he

shared with us his love of public speaking. But on November 4, 2010, the master left us and we have

been at a loss since.

It is with great sadness that I share the loss of Ralph Wells. A founding member of the SEHRO Sun-

downers based at USAA, he had been a part of the Toastmasters’ community over 25 years. His love of

public speaking was evident any time he took to a stage. A teacher and mentor to many, he showed by

example how to be a Toastmaster.

The mission of Toastmasters International is to help men and women learn the art of speaking, listen-

ing, and thinking-vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster hu-

man understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind. (Competent Communication ) Ralph

was a man that lived that mission. Always available to club members, he taught many how to use their

own experiences to make wonderful speeches. A vibrant leader, the club and community looked at

him as an example of what we should be. He was available to listen at any time, offer encouragement,

and was a mentor to so many that we have lost count. When remembering Ralph, many express his

positive nature-his love of people-that drew them to him.

Whether a master of ceremony for an event or coming up with an impromptu speech, Ralph loved

public speaking. Table topics were an adventure that took him along a path that resulted in some of

the funniest and memorable meetings for the Sundowners. Ralph competed at area, division and dis-

trict levels throughout the years, collecting a mass of trophies that threaten to hide him at his desk at

work.

Ralph leaves behind a legacy for the members of his clubs to live up to. By example, he was the best of

us and we will strive to keep that legacy alive. He is survived by his wife Janet and his family.

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TOASTMASTERS’ STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ STORIES

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TOASTMASTERS CLUB : start-up at Visakhapatnam (India)

A few of us are very much interested and longing to start afresh a chapter of the Toast-

masters in Visakhapatnam (India) for the past many months… However, we could not

make it operate until the intervention of one of your members, Dr. Bhaskar Karumanchi,

who flew all the way to us. She, in fact, started communicating from USA with our Dist.

Governor #82 Mr. Nagaraja Rao initially and later with the club members from Hydera-

bad since July 2010.

It is all now due to the unflinching, steadfast and dedicated efforts of Dr. Bhaskar Karu-

manchi (Member of Club 6003, Area 24, Division ‘B’ of your District, motivating us) who

made it possible to lead and guide us for the first Toastmasters Club here.

Despite her present downhearted & distressing situation, the untimely and sad demise

of her mother here; she offered all her help, cooperation and assistance that made all of

us stick together and work for the formation of the Toastmasters Club. Indeed, we are

all greatly indebted to her.

Enclosed please find a few photographs wherein you will find the 1st meeting members

(started with) 5 in number grew to 12 within a week and the credit undoubtedly goes to

Dr. Bhaskar Karumanchi. We are certain to have more members joining us for a full-

fledged club very soon.

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TOASTMASTERS’ STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ STORIES

Partying With a Purpose

By Barbara Strasdas, ACB, CL

Reaching the ripe age of 50 calls for celebrating in high style, but having fun witha purpose is more uplifting than helium gas. While planning the Gold Coast Club2727 (Palm Beach Gardens) 50th Anniversary festivities a decision was made to do-nate all net proceeds to the local Gavel Clubs.

Toastmasters International created Gavel Clubs for potential members who donot have the fiscal means to support a normal club membership. Gavel Clubs areusually found in a prison setting.

Rich Otten, Gold Coast member and Area 40 Governor received a letter from oneof the prisoners at the Okeechobee Prison that he could not ignore. Every Mondayhe drives from Hobe Sound to the prison for several reasons. Statistics show that 50to 70% return to prison in three years, but those prisoners who participate in aToastmaster Gavel Club have only a 5 to 10 % return to prison. The investment ofRich's time can result in the State's savings of $20,000 to $ 26,000 per prisoner peryear. He says that the prisoners gain the confidence to interview better, learn howto take feedback with a better attitude, and with their new skills can lead productivelives when they leave prison. Because of his successful mentorship he was asked toimplement a Gavel Club at the Belle Glade and Pahokee prisons. At this currentdate, he has 116 prisoners enrolled in the prison Gavel Clubs.

Another Gold Coast member, Cathy Koyanagi, threw her whole-hearted efforts tostart a Gavel Club for the Blind when she learned she would lose her sight as a resultof radiation to cure her cancer.

Cathy's wit has always uplifted others at the Toastmasters clubs and Districtevents. Her struggle led her to find support at the Lighthouse for the Blind. Sheknew that she needed to bring her Toastmasters confidence to another audience.

As Toastmasters we learn to mentor and "pay it forward". With such wonderfulnurturers as Rich Otten and Cathy Koyanagi, how easy it is! It’s easy to celebratethe longevity of a club, knowing that our fun resulted in assisting Gavel Clubs to buildtheir membership and better mankind. The Gold Coast anniversary event raisedclose to $900 to buy supplies, manuals and pins to support these Gavel Clubs. Manythanks to all of those who contributed to make the event a success for all.

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TOASTMASTERS’ SUCCESS STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ SUCCESS STORIESTOASTMASTERS’ SUCCESS STORIES

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There is nothing more thrilling than celebrating a fellow Toastmasters success. AlanBruce Wayne joins Les Brown, Jack Canfield, & Mark Victor Hansen in a new book, Masteringthe Art of Success. Alan Wayne is a member Wellington, Bill Gove Golden Gavel, Palm BeachAdvanced Toastmasters and a Mentor to the Gavel Club at Lighthouse for the Blind. He hasearned the designations of ACS and CL.

Alan Bruce Wayne, keynote speaker and author, has been selected from a nationwidesearch to be featured in Mastering the Art of Success; a highly successful book series from Ten-nessee-based Insight Publishing. The book features best-selling authors Les Brown (The Powerof Purpose), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), and Jack Canfield (Chicken Soupfor the Soul, The Success Principle: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want toBe). Alan Bruce Wayne, Brown, Hansen, & Canfield, are joined by other well known authors,health experts, and speakers, each offering time-tested strate-gies for success in frank and intimate interviews.

Since childhood, Alan Bruce Wayne has been challengedby Dyslexia and ADHD. Though an intelligent child his life re-flected great starts followed by boredom, disorganization andfrustration. A professional speaker, award winning sales trainer,storyteller, and photographer, at 40, he became plagued by de-pression. His doctors said he would never work again. Alan re-fused to accept someone else's limiting beliefs and challengedhimself to prove them wrong. After twenty three years of re-lentless study, observation and questioning, Alan, A CertifiedLife Coach, created Anchored Focus, a goal achievement pro-gram for motivated individuals with ADHD and other disabili-ties. Alan provides coaching and speaking worldwide.

For more information on Alan Bruce Wayne and to order yourcopy of Mastering the Art of Success, please visitwww.anchoredfocus.com.

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NAME CLUB #Williams, Nicole D. 9477

Mackey, Kendra D. 9477

Khan, Shahid B 9745

Gibson, Jeannie 590751

Wilson, Denise J. 612315

Hart, Evelyn K. 612315

Miller, Leona E. 612315

Macmunn, Kathleen E. 612315

Coats, AnnMarie F 646888

St. Louis, Dawnna C. 808677

Dean, Andre 839960

Vanderpool-Wallace, Vincent 933001

Rolle, Francine F. 965175

waston, Lavell 969479

Hanif, Usha 1007807

Simmons, Judy Lucinda 1050379

Eichenberger, Tonya A. 1126118

Brinley, Melissa 1187415

Alcee, Maria 1199193

Popper, Eliot 1216688

Crystal, Lydia 1216688

Cotton, Cathie 1249370

Shulman, Claudia Lynne 1249370

Livingstone, Dave A 1261950

Shader, Roberta 1261950

Spence, Simone A 1261950

Maynard, Patrice 1340647

Clarke, Cherise Arais 1340647

Chaconas, Glenda L. 1346588

Frost, Ronald E 1354558

Elliott, Shandia Rochelle 1358961

Till, Janet H. 1361268

Parker, Mel C. 1361268

Housand, John J. 1361268

Copechal, Judy 1361268

Santiago, Ruben 1365425

Liptay, Albert 1383942

Joggerst, Elaine C. 1383942

Weed, Kathy 1383942

Fielder, Theresa 1392714

Krueger, Tracy S. 1395623

Johnson, Travis Christian 1412303

Stamatyades, Philip 1412303

Allen-Hendricks, Sophia A. 1415772

Fort, Joanne 1427169

Harwood, Steven 1498739

Mckenzie, Tyson K. 1504246

Springer, Jason Edmond 1513325

Knowles, Tarell K. 1513325

Jennings, Eustacia Marie 1519825

Educational Awards

Competent Communicator

Congratulations to these Toastmasters who received Educational awards

during the months of October and November!

NAMELoy, Diana D.

CLUB #22

Behrens, Vicente A. 861

Campo, Gabriel Jesus 861

Lazar, John 861

Lambie, Heather L 911

Restrepo, Miguel 1667

Haftel, Aimee 1695

Paul, John R. 1702

Concepcion, Nidia 1702

Dennis, Kerry-Ann Alicia 1978

Lombardozzi, Debra A 2166

Memmer, Iris 2166

Reed, Cathy 2225

Racher, Susan M. 2283

Somerville, York T. 2284

Guerrero, Mauricio 2284

Josey, Clinton Isaiah 2437

Ramirez, Bernarda L. 2463

Krebes, Paul 2463

Rodriguez, Anamari 2463

Noisom, Tony A. 2463

Whyte, Morton D 2582

Meiri, Natalie 2727

Schneyer, John J. 3299

Khungar, Atul 3518

Kerr, Keisha M 3596

Dakin, Christopher A 3668

Bennett, Tatanisha L. 3668

Edwards, Javetta 5222

Stortz, Linda A 5899

Jordan, Christlo 6261

Sutton-DeAbrue, Ila Indira 6298

Parce, John D 6298

Martini, Toby P. 6745

Vasudevan, Ramesh Balaji 6745

Stubbs, Wentworth 6796

Balfour, Denison Jenene 7178

Huyler, Ambrosine Gayle 7178

Lauer, Michael A. 7306

Howard, Scott R 7306

Brown, Arthur James 7362

Ratra, Rajeev 7362

Woodruff, Sherry A 7362

Robinson, Andrea 7653

Gates, Krist Matthew 8248

Oglesby, Farren L 8251

Ammons, Hebert A 8251

Beckles, Cynthia E. 8664

Jackson, Kristi L. 9086

Thomas, Leann E. 9288

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NAMEFox, Antionette Maria

CLUB #1095

Taschereau, Elizabeth 2096


Schneyer, John J. 3299

Rizzo, Robert F. 4392

Hubbard, Lawrence R. 6026

Correa, Elizabeth Rose 6745

Olson, Rhoda A 7923

Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. 8720

Wildrick, Deborah K. 9628

Charlton, Sharine 965175

NAMEBehrens, Vicente A.

CLUB #861

Barnes, Russell C. 1667

Boe, Sue 1667

Taylor, Pamlyn O. 1958

Sisoian, Jane D. 2225

Clary, Emmett 2284

Jamiel, Dyanna 2582

Johnson, Marlene Marijana 2652

Grimes, Stephen T. 2652

Macaluso, Becky 2727

Pfeil, Lydia A 3466

Elliott, Bruanne 3596


Johnson, Jay W. 5899

La Motta, Toni 6026

Vasudevan, Ramesh Balaji 6745

Jacob, Barbara 6818

Willis, Duane A 7719

Kuck, Jeffrey 8248

Parsons, Heather Cory 8248

Rosenstein, Daniel 9086

Azai, Bernadette 9288

Brackin, Katrina R. 612315

Graham, Mildred L. 612315

Educational Awards

Advanced Communicator Bronze



NAMEWilliams Gordon, Patrice E.

CLUB #1095

Aragon, Jairo 2004

Benovitz, Larry P. 2096

Thomas, Jeffrey S. 2284

Clary, Emmett 2284

Crusan, Benjamin Tucker 2463

Liebertz, Wolfgang B. 2582

Harring, Jeanice T. 2652

Alexander, Jan 5486

Reynoso, Abel 5758

Birney, Roxanne B. 6818

Fuller, Maurice Michael 7653

Phelps, Howard F 7923

Paul, Euvunka 658738

Pack, Elle 777513

Drenberg, Emily 965328

Haines, Joshua 1324943

Competent Leader

NAME CLUB #

Hart, Evelyn K. 612315

Macmunn, Kathleen E. 612315

Saunders, Charlene Eliza-beth

626837

Rolle, Francine F. 965175

Drenberg, Emily 965328

Newbold, Ria Christina 1050379

Scarpaci, Lee Ann 1118683

Peterson, Simone A. 1197988

Dianic, Beth Anne 1310937

Walker, Holley Elizabeth 1324943

Maynard, Patrice 1340647

Gardiner, Sandradee I. 1340647

Brown, Ambrose Valentino 1340647

Clarke, Erica Stephanie 1358961

Pinder, Shonell Margo 1358961

Till, Janet H. 1361268

Agnew, Richard A. 1392714

O'Neil Lamarche, Samantha 1415772

McDonald, Sashane Sonya 1510789

Knowles, Tarell K. 1513325

Springer, Jason Edmond 1513325

NAMEAntionette Maria Fox

CLUB #1095

Thompson, Elbert C. 1095


Rando, Elizabeth A. 3299

Reckley, Glennette 7178

Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. 7178

Olson, Rhoda A 7923

Setaro, James D. 8248

Malette, Michael J. 589263

NAMEHanseter, Michael R.

CLUB #22

Scionti, Tiffany R. 1810

Small, Carolina 2582

Walker, Michael C. 4272Yanatsis, Anthony A. 4272

Starks, Victoria A 6261

Anzalone, James M. 6775

Farooq, Umar 8664

Stiles, Patricia J. 9288

Newbold, Ria Christina 1050379

Newton, Veronica 1199193

Clarke, Beverley 1199193

Goldglantz, Arthur 1261950

Churchill, Gloria D. 1347227

Agnew, Richard A. 1392714

Congratulations to our

Distinguished ToastmastersAdvanced Communicator Silver

Advanced Communicator Silver

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NAMEThompson, Elbert C.

CLUB #1095

Marks, Trevor C. 2582

Dunham, Sydney S. 2652

Walker, Trixy 5222

Patterson, Ron J. 6796

Kuck, Jeffrey 8248


Liang, Ling Golant 9745

Butler, Monique 969479

Strong, Jane E. 1169566

Cleare, Janice 1199193

Bodie, Carol D. 1199193

Major, Keith L. 1227605

Saunders, Barry Shane 1227605

Walker, Holley Elizabeth 1310937

Educational Awards



Advanced Leader Bronze

Clubs with:

• 2 ACs receive 2 Manualsfrom the Leadership Excel-lence Series

• 4 CCs receive 4 AdvancedManuals

• 9 DCP points receive

All 15 Advanced Communi-cator Manuals

• 9 DCP points receive

will be entered into a

drawing to win a FREESpring Conference Registra-tion!

Advanced Leader Silver

Leadership Excellence

NAMERando, Elizabeth A.

CLUB #3299

Simms-Symonette, Nakera S. 7108Reckley, Glennette 7178

Santarsieri, Anthony C. 8248

Setaro, James D. 8248


Malette, Michael J. 589263

Siegel, Kelly M. 1051432

Rice, Ronald 1169566


Achieve & ReceiveRewards beforeDecember 31!!!!

NAMEGodfrey, Albert J

CLUB#2508

Rice, Ronald 2652

Rizzo, Robert F. 4392

Santarsieri, Anthony C. 8248


Williams, Nicole DeloresYvette

9477

Pack, Elle 777513

Siegel, Kelly M. 1400985


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The Sunshiner—December 2010

Publisher Rick Furbush, DTM

Editor Brooke Samples

District 47 Executive Officers

for 2010-2011

DG Rick Furbush

LGET Pamela Rolle

LGM Matt Kinsey

PRO Myrna Brooks

Secretary Lori Stephens

Treasurer Jim Ellis

IPDG Kristina Kihlberg

District 47 Leaders

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Parliamentarian Joseph Miller

SAA Ron Rice

Webmaster Jeanine Kinsey

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Division C Governor Tatanisha Bennett

Division D Governor Hieu Huynh

Division E Governor Tony Vivaldi

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Division G Governor Vicki Wayne

Division H Governor Jenelle Taylor

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