May 2012

Join the final sprint to the finish! President's Distinguished District... AGAIN!

We did it in 2008-2009.

We did it in 2009-2010.

We did it in 2010-2011.

We CAN, & we WILL do it again in 2011-2012

11 laps finished! Just 1 more to go!

It’s Time for Victory!Congratulations to all Distinguished, Select Distinguished and President’s Distinguished Clubs!

We are proud of your accomplishments and thank you for your contribution. During the months of May and June, Toastmasters clubs all over the world are racing to ‘Beat the Clock’. This membership building contest is designed for clubs to finish the year with a bang! Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two months receive a “Beat the Clock” ribbon from Toastmasters International to display on the club’s banner. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.

Every club in District 47 is encouraged to enter the race and sprint for the finish line in this challenge. Recruiting new members translates into providing more opportunities for people to receive the benefits of becoming more effective communicators and great leaders.

District 47 members, we need your help! We want to celebrate with you as you make your clubs distinguished. Across the district, there are already 88 distinguished clubs this year, but we need more. Many clubs are very close to achieving this goal. Many clubs have the points but not the members. During the last few weeks of this Toastmasters year, we are making a special appeal for you to add as many more members as possible to your club’s roster before June 30. Take advantage of the Open House incentive the District is offering. Read more in this edition of the Sunshiner or visit our website www.toastmastersd47.org for details.

Submit all education awards and membership payments before June 30. Every award counts and every member is important to the success of your club. Click on the link below to track the progress of your club:

http://reports.toastmasters.org/reports_new/dcp.cfm

Whenever a member joins Toastmasters or achieves an education award, we are helping him/her to become more self confident in speaking, leadership and in life. Your volunteer work makes a difference in your clubs and in our district and we thank you for your commitment.

We want to hear from you! When you achieve an education award, we want to celebrate this success with you. We want to know when a new member is recruited. We want to know the results of your Open House events and we want to know when your club becomes distinguished! This is the ultimate success as a club! We are ready for the victory in District 47.

We are ready to celebrate your personal achievements and the success of your clubs. District 47, it’s time for the victory!

Pamela D. Rolle, DTMDistrict 47 Governor

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Inside this IssueMessage from the District Governor .................................................................................................... 3

It Takes a Village and We Had One ...................................................................................................... 4

It's Not Too Late! ................................................................................................................................... 4

What is an Open House? ..................................................................................................................... 5

Are You Still in the Game? .................................................................................................................... 5

District Governor Tours Local Clubs .................................................................................................... 6

Newly Elected District 47 & District 48 Officers for 2012-2013 ............................................................. 7

Scientifically Speaking ......................................................................................................................... 8

Congratulations to These Successful Club Coaches ........................................................................... 9

Welcome To Our Newest Clubs! ........................................................................................................... 9

District 47 Spring Conference Highlights ............................................................................. 10 - 21Table Topics Contest .............................................................................................................. 10

International Speech Contest ..................................................................................................11

Friday Night Extravaganza ..................................................................................................... 12

Saturday Morning Highlights .................................................................................................. 14

Saturday Business Meeting ................................................................................................... 15

PRO Newsletter & Website Contest Awards ......................................................................... 16

Leadership & Communication Award Luncheon ................................................................... 17

Tribute to Seven Past District Governors ............................................................................... 18

A Night to Celebrate ~ The DTM Walk .................................................................................. 19

Saturday Night ....................................................................................................................... 20

Club Charter Anniversaries ................................................................................................................. 22

Beat the Clock Membership Drive ..................................................................................................... 23

Open House Showcase ...................................................................................................................... 24

Advanced Articulators Open House .................................................................................................... 25

Educational Awards Earned in April .................................................................................................... 26

Triple Crown Awards to date (May 18, 2012) ..................................................................................... 29

2011-2012 Education & Training Incentives ....................................................................................... 31

We're in the Home Stretch! ................................................................................................................ 32

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

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What is an Open House?When you leave your home, do you leave it open so that anyone can come in and take everything back with them? That’s exactly what we want to happen with our Open House. We want our guests to come to Toastmasters and take everything that they can back with them (treasures on communication and leadership).

An Open House is a special event put together by a club to showcase Toastmasters to potential members. Think of it like a Kickoff Event for a new Toastmasters club - you want to show the wonderful aspects of our organization to a room full of people who have never been in Toastmasters before.

The agenda could be simple like this: Toastmaster of the Day - Opening CommentsSpeaker - 5 to 7 minutesTopics Master - 10 to 15 minutesEvaluator - 2 to 3 minutesToastmaster of the Day - Q&A, Closing Comments

The keys to a successful Open House are to

1. Plan the event - Put it on the schedule. Have someone take the lead in organizing it.2. Promote the event - Do a flyer or a press release. Get support from your members. 3. Provide an exciting atmosphere at the event - Food and refreshments definitely help. Also, be sure to have a

dynamic member lead the show as the Toastmaster of the Day.

And lastly, have plenty of membership applications on hand to sign up all those new members!

Hieu Huynh, DTMD47 LGM EastD47 LGET Elect 2012-2013

Hieu Huynh, DTM x2

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Are You Still in the Game?Well, we have about one month to go, at least at the time of writing.

We are still aiming for President’s Distinguished status and, I know that as club officers, you all want that as well! YOU have worked sooooo hard this year with all your Clubs and members and we owe it to our members to make this happen.

Most clubs realize just how close they are to being PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED and are now pushing to get those new members, CCs, ACs, and club dues submitted to Toastmasters International on or before June 30, 2012.

There are feverish activities going on in many corners of our District. I would be so happy for you to realize your GOALS. It’s an accomplishment that will stay with you, and it comes with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

There is still a chance for almost all of you to be at least Distinguished. Take a good look at where you are, and what you need to do. Then DO it!!!

District 47 has worked all year to be on the top and we want to show everyone that it pays off doing the right thing all year, not only in the last few weeks.

Ron Rice, DTMD47 LGM WESTD48 LGET Elect 2012-2013

Ron Rice, DTM

Matt Kinsey, LGET-East, DTM

It takes a village and we had one…Many heartfelt thanks go to Steve Zeris, Conference Chair and his lovely wife Sharon. Steve led with dignity, calm and class. Charlie Pillot, D48 Fall Conference Chair was a reassuring presence as Food and Beverage Coordinator.

Our champions, David Henderson and Olivia Schofield made us laugh, made us cry and we walked away forever changed by the experience.

A special mention to our Division Governors and their teams: Tom Boyd (Division E Governor-Elect) and the Registration team welcomed walk-ins. We haven’t done that in years and we appreciate the hard work it took to handle the challenges this created. Michael Blasco procured an IPad donation which one lucky “First Timer” won and the

Bahamians were EVERYWHERE selling raffle tickets as evidenced by the HUGE 50/50 winnings. Hospitality rocked as we danced the night away in the Boat House and enjoyed late night refreshments with Lynn Perry. The decorations were not only elegant but also edible. BONUS! The banquet programs were striking and Promotions created the conference book cover as well as follow-up emails from Samantha O’Neill (Division Governor-Elect) once you registered. Facilitators kept our 15 speaker presentations rolling and Processionals used the radio voice of Bill Moravec.

The conference book was a work of art led by the team of Wendy Williams, editor and Emily Drenberg, ad sales. Rusty Sherman pulled “From the Beginning” the District 47 history article and I trust you checked out the centerfold, “The Great Divide”!

Finally, to our District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle, who in the face of two District Business meetings and insurmountable odds, stayed cool, calm and collected as she kept us in-line and on track to a successful district 47-48 divide. Thank you one and all for attending, planning and executing “The Greatest Event on Earth”!

Kathy Furbush, DTMD47 LGET WESTD48 District Governor Elect 2012-2013

It’s Not Too Late!With just a few weeks left in the Toastmasters year, it may seem that there’s not much that can be done if you’re short of your goals. As of May 17th, The District has 171 clubs that have earned at least 5 DCP points this year. That is a fantastic accomplishment!

However, only 88 of these clubs are actually Distinguished Clubs at this time. Those 88 clubs include 14 Distinguished Clubs, 31 Select Distinguished Clubs and 43 President’s Distinguished Clubs. The remaining 83 clubs don’t have enough members to qualify for the Distinguished Club Program, even though they’ve achieved the required DCP goals.

It’s not too late to run a membership drive and get the required members to be a Distinguished Club. In order to qualify, these clubs must have at least 20 members OR net growth of 5 members over their July 1, 2011 membership count. We also have 46 clubs with either 3 or 4 DCP points. There’s still time to complete the educational awards needed to become a Distinguished Club.

Do you need one more speech to complete your CC or AC? Do you need another role to complete a CL? Do you need to do a presentation out of the Successful Club Series to complete your ALB? Speak to your VP of Education and get on the schedule.

End the Toastmasters year in style and help your club become Distinguished!

Matt Kinsey, DTMD47 LGET EASTD47 District Governor Elect 2012-2013

Kathy Furbush, LGET-West, DTM

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District 47 District Governor - Matt Kinsey, DTMLt. Gov. Education & Training - Hieu Huynh, DTMLt. Gov. Marketing - Francis Molina, ACS, ALSDivision A Governor - Lydia Harris, CC, ALBDivision B Governor - Michael Brown, ACB, ALBDivision C Governor - Lou Brown, ACB, ALBDivision D Governor - Joseph Duerr, ACB, ALBDivision E Governor - Samantha O’neil, ACB, ALBDivision F Governor - Judy Simmons, ACB, ALBDivision I Governor - Andrew Albury, DTM

District 48District Governor - Kathy Furbush, DTMLt. Governor Education & Training - Ron Rice, DTMLt. Governor Marketing - Matthew Siewert, CC, CLDivision A Governor - Robert Wilson, ACB, CLDivision B Governor - Christopher Hedges, ACB, CLDivision C Governor - Gerri Almand, ACS, ALBDivision D Governor - Adam Hsu, CC, CLDivision E Governor - Thomas Boyd, ACB, ALBDivision F Governor - John Paul, CC, ALB

Newly Elected District 47 & District 48 Officers for 2012–2013

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Congratulations are extended to the newly elected District 47 and District 48 Officers for 2012 – 2013; they are:

L to R: Ron Rice, D48 LGET Elect; Kathy Furbush, D48 District Governor Elect; RIck Furbush, D47 IPDG; Pamela D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; Matt Kinsey, D47 District Governor Elect; Hieu Huynh, D47 LGET Elect; and Francis Molina, D47 LGM Elect.

L to R: 2012-2013 Division Governors - L to R: John Paul, D-48/Div F; Tom Boyd, D-48/Div E; Adam Hsu, D-48/ Div D; Gerri Almand, D-48/Div C; Robert Wilson, D-48/Div A; Lydia Harris, D-47/Div A; Michael Brown, D-47/Div B; Lou Brown, D-47/Div C; Samantha O'neil, D-47/Div E; Judy Simmons, D-47/Div F; Andrew Albury, D-47, Div I

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM presented a new Toastmasters member pin to

TM Carletha Toote, President of Healing Communicators Club

7178, her home club.

'Hey, I can still do this!' DG Pamela as Table Topics Master at Club 7178 - her home club. TM J.C.

Sweeting responds to the question posed.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, presents new

Toastmasters member pin to Club #6796 President,

Charlene Styles.

Aviation High Flyers (Div I, A-81) Club President Esther Ferguson receives AC ribbons and new Toastmasters member

pin from D-47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle.

Wentworth Stubbs, DTM & TM Marcia Laramore, CC receive AC ribbons from

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle encourages Aviation High Flyers to aim

high and keep soaring.

District Governor presenting Moments of Truth

at Aviation High Flyers.

Cable Beach West Cub 6796 (Div I, A-87) VPE Franklyn Winder receives new Toastmasters member pin from

D-47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle.

Seated - L to R: Tony Longley, PRO D-47; Esther Ferguson, Club President; Pamela D. Rolle, D-47 Governor; Ernesto Gongora, A-81 Governor. Standing - L to R: Roslyn Miller, Secretary; Kelia Cox, Treasurer; Ashley Daxon, New Member; Mechelle McDonald, VPPR; Theodore Wilson, VPM.

District Governor Tours Local Clubs &Shares Tips for Building Membership

Photos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

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Scientifically SpeakingBy: Sheri Resnick

Scientifically Speaking, the very first Scripps Florida Toastmasters Club has a lot to celebrate these days. The club is pleased to announce the arrival of its official banner, which officially recognizes the club as a bona fide Toastmasters Club. The club has just celebrated its one-year anniversary, which is an important milestone! Sheri Resnick, President of Scientifically Speaking, is delighted by the growth in membership and is happy to report valuable and proven results. Members are gaining life-long skills while having fun in the process. We interviewed Sheri about the Club and here is an excerpt from that interview.

Q – Why is Toastmasters helpful to scientists? A- During the course of their careers, it is often that researchers are in front of people in order to deliver results of their work. Whether in front of their lab, delivering poster presentations, participating in job interviews, functioning in a teaching environment, facilitating proposals to investors for potential businesses or scientific talks to enlighten others, scientists will inevitably speak publicly throughout their careers.

Q- What set of skills can people learn if they join a Toastmasters Club? A - Club members can expect to learn: (1) Confidence when speaking publicly; (2) How to conduct and participate in business meetings; (3) To become strong leaders. If a scientist decides to run his/her own lab, own his/her own business or sit on an organization’s board during the course of their careers, he/she will need to utilize these important skills.

Q - How will these skills help scientists in their careers?A - Individuals who display self-confidence and assertiveness when giving scientific presentations will typically be successful. This is due to the their ability to organize their thoughts and deliver concise, well thought out talks. Audiences always appreciate presentations that are easily understood and have a clear beginning, middle and end. Additionally, individuals who utilize English as their second language will benefit by practice, ultimately gaining confidence in their command of English through peer support.

Q - How does Toastmasters work?A – Well, Toastmasters International is a worldwide organization that provides the structure for members of clubs to grow and evolve into great public speakers and dynamic leaders. By attending the meetings, the club members have the opportunity to practice public speaking as well as receive peer evaluations and support. It is a practice-by-doing model and I can tell you it works very well. Our members are enjoying the experience while developing into confident speakers and strong future leaders.

Scientifically Speaking Toastmasters Club 1778344. Club President is Sheri Resnick, seated center (front of banner).

Welcome to our newest clubs!The District FAB 5 & the entire leadership team

would like to welcome our newest Clubs:

Club # 2439314 - Juno How To TalkJuno Beach, Fl - Chartered 05/01/2012 - Division D Area 43

Club # 2460004 - The UntouchablesTampa, Fl - Chartered 05/09/2012 - Division H Area 93

Club # 2475269 - Metropolitan Ministries ToastmastersTampa, FL - Chartered 5/17/2012 - Division C Area 34

Club # 2475316 - B.U.T. - Teachers With TenacityFreeport, Bahamas - Chartered 05/17/2012 - Division I Area 84

Congratulations & Best Wishes for a Successful Future!

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Congratulations to These Successful Club Coaches! By: Emiy Drenberg, DTM & Hieu Huynh, DTM, LGM-East

Did you know that serving as a Club Coach satisfies one of the requirements for the Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) educational award? To earn credit toward the ALS award, the Club Coach must lead their assigned club to Distinguished Club status. Delivering the Moments of Truth module from the Successful Club Series is a great way to teach members of the struggling club how to recognize threats to the club’s stability and progress. This program also helps members accept and assume responsibility for the club’s future. Toastmasters.org sums it up best:

Hippocrates said, “Everyone has a doctor in him or her; we just have to help it in its work.” Similarly, you should enable the clubs you coach to continue to grow and thrive. Only after you help the club to achieve Distinguished status and help the members find their inner doctor, may you truly claim success. (The First Class Club Coach)

Club # Club_Name Club Coach Name Begin Date 3278 Club V.O.I.C.E. Kip Barkley, ACS, ALB 04/16/12 5931 Crossroads Club Marilyn Meifang Hu, DTM 09/29/11 5931 Crossroads Club Pierre Audant 09/29/11 5933 STAR Toastmasters Freeman Andrew Morey, CC, CL 09/01/11

Congratulations one and all!

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Table Topics ContestPhotos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Jill Revelle - Winner

Jo Davidsmeyer - Third Place

Scott Vail - Second Place

Table Topics Contest Winners

L to R: Scott Vail, 2nd Place; Jill Revelle, 1st Place; Pamela D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; and Jo Davidsmeyer , 3rd Place.

Table Topics Speech Contestants were presented with certificates by Pamela D. Rolle District 47 Governor.

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International Speech ContestPhotos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Deanna Morrison - Winner

Sandy Tapper - Second Place

Jim Bussey - Third Place

International Speech Contest WinnersL to R: Sandy Tapper, 2nd Place;

Deanna Morrison, 1st Place; Pamela D. Rolle, D47 District Governor; and Jim

Bussey, 3rd Place.

International Speech Contestants were presented with certificates by Pamela D. Rolle District 47 Governor.

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Friday Evening Circus, Circus ExtravaganzaBy: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

District Public Relations Trio: PRO-Tony Longley, Sunshiner Editor-Emily Drenberg, &

Sunshiner Proof Reader-Terrance Pratt.

The Bearded Lady (Lynda Hammond) & Conference Book Editor, Wendy Williams

peruse the the final product.

Janelle Taylor hanging out with one of the best dressed clowns in town -

Area 90 Governor, Holly Walker!

The Circus Clowns join forces to teach District Governor Pamela D. Rolle the fine art of scarf juggling.

Clown Costume - Phyllis May Past Disrict Governor Eileen Sarris

John Morse models a handsome red nose.

Guest Clown from up north, Dee Melvin - District 84 LGM.

'Girls just want'a have fun!' Lydia Harris, Area 25 Governor and friend.

Elegant couple, Samantha O'Neil, Area 50 Governor & First Timer, Billy Patino.

Lovely Clown couple - Area 31 Governor Tina Hager & husband Bill.

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Keynote Speaker & 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking, David Henderson; Olivia Schofield, 2011 European Champion of Public Speaking; Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, D47 DG; Darci Maenpa, Member Services Director

Toastmasters International Headquarters; and Rick Furbush, DTM-IPDG.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle poses with the Color Guard before Friday's opening ceremony.

'I made this just for you Mdm District Governor' - From young Nicholas Lovejoy. Clown Trio having a wonderful time!

Honey Bee, Valerie Major

Bahamian Ambassador, Ambrosine Huyler.

Raffle Seller,Frederique Roggero

District 47 banner carried by Ron Rice, LGM -West.

From India with Love - District 47 Governor, Pamela D. Rolle is a beautiful Indian Dancer in

Circus, Circus.

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Saturday Morning HighlightsPhotos by: Tony Longley & Khambrel Farrington

District PRO Tony Longley sharing ideas on how to promote Toastmasters to build membership. Serious Business! Past District Governors

Jim Martin, Credentials Chair & Asst, Godfrey Springer work credentials desk.

'Closing the Gap' Strategy Sessions That Close New Clients - Professor Matt Hoelscher.

Area 85 Governor Randy Deanhandles the raffle table.

Attendees paying keen attention to a workshop presenter.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle (Rgt) presented a big Teddy Bear on behalf of D-47

to a surprised Olivia Schofield (Lft). Steve Zeris, Conference Chair (center).

'7 Steps to a Wildly Successful Book Tour' - Presenter, Liz Coursen.TM Chris Pritchard having a great time.

Douglas Shachnow poses a question during Saturday workshop session.

'How to Sizzle on Stage' Bear Necessities - Presenter, Olivia Schofield (2011 European Champion of Public Speaking).

Saturday Business MeetingPhotos by: Tony Longley & Khambrel Farrington

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle (center) District Governor, calls the district business meeting to order.

Inspirational Moment by Steven Harwood, Area 27 Governor.

District Treasurer's Reportby District Treasurer, Anthony Richiez.

Audit Committee Member, Chim Francisco presents the 2011-2012 Mid Year Audit Report.

Excited delegates participate in district business meeting.

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PRO Newsletter & Website Contest AwardsPhotos by: Khambrel Farrington

Best Club Website - 3rd Place, Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club #6818,

Division D, Area 43.

Best Club Website - 2nd Place, Miami Beach Toastmasters Club #1293723, Division E, Area 50.

Best Club Website - Winner, Plantation Toastmasters Club #2582

(Webmaster - Wolfgang Benz)Division B, Area 22.

Best Club Newsletter - Winner, Freeport Eagles Club #1425

(VPPR - Denise Cooper)Division I, Area 84.

Best Club Newsletter - 3rd Place, West Kendall Toastmasters Club

8370 (VPPR - Audrey Siu)Division E, Area 55.

Best Club Newsletter - Honorary Mention,

West Boca Toastmasters Club #1978, (VPPR-Douglas Shachnow) Division D, Area 45.

Best Club Newsletter - 2nd Place, Plantation Toastmasters Club #2582

(VPPR - Shoshannah Zemach)Division B, Area 22.

Leadership & Communication Award LuncheonBy: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Steve Queior, CEO - Sarasota Chamber of Commerce receives TI's Communication & Leadership Award from District 47 Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM.

Steve Queior, 2012 Communication & Leadership Award recipient delivers

his acceptance speech.

David Henderson, 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking presenting on, 'How To Tell A

Love Story'.

TM Charles Newbold III delivers the Moment of Inspiration at the Communication & Leadership

Award Luncheon.

Immediate Past District 47 Governor Rick Furbush, DTM & Kathy Furbush, DTM -

District 48 District Governor Elect.

A wave from beautiful Mrs. Vicky Rice, wife of new District 48 LGET-Elect,

Ron Rice.

Division I's team Lakeisha Johnson, A-83 Governor, Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor & Randy Dean, Area 85 Governor

show off the wonderful raffle prizes.

TMs Tammy Pinder & Denise Cooper have lots of fun while boosting raffle sales.

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Tribute to Past District GovernorsBy: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Seven Past District 47 Governors attended this year's Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fla. They were each treated to a special gift by District Governor Pamela D. Rolle in appreciation for their attendance at her final conference as presiding District Governor. As a tribute to all Past District Governors from 1955 to 2010-2011, their names and the year they served were printed in the conference booklet as well as the April edition of the Sunshiner.

Rick Furbush, DTM - IPDG 2010-2011 Kristina Kihlberg, DTM - Past DG 2009-2010 Godfrey A Springer, DTM - Past DG 2005-2006

Margret Wan, DTM Past DG 2003-2004

Eileen Sarris, DTM Past DG 2002-2003

Steven Bard, DTM Past DG 1992-1993

James E. Martin, DTM Past DG 1986-1987

A Night to Celebrate ~ The DTM WalkPhotos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

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Pretty in pink, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM, District 47 Governor,

sets the stage to celebrate the ultimate achievement for all

Toastmasters - the DTM Walk!

Mary Moeller, DTM

Anthony Richiez, DTM

George Burns, DTM

Delmaro Duncombe, DTM

Joshua Haines, DTMGary Moss, DTM

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Saturday Night BanquetPhotos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Fall 2012 Conference Chair, Damien Miller,

DTM promotes conference to be held in Nassau,

Bahamas, November, 2-4 2012.

D47 is Bahama Bound for Fall ConferencePhotos by: Tony Longley, DTM –D47 PRO

Mary Goddard says, 'Can't miss this kodak

moment!'

Bahamian Junkanoo Dancers give a sneak preview of what's to come at the

District 47 2012 Fall Conference.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM brings the gavel down, adjourning her final

conference as District 47 Governor.

Deanna Morrison, International Speech Contest Winner poses with Pamela D. Rolle,

Distrit 47 Governor, DTM & David Henderson, 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Debonair, Khambrel Farrington & elegant Tami

Pinder.

John Paul & Robert Rizzo, DTM having a blast.

Elegant ladies Gail, Lori & Sparkie enjoying the evening's events.

David Moore, DTM - International Speech Contest Master

York Somerville, DTM and fellow TMs get the timing lights ready to go.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM entertains World Champion David Henderson during Saturday's banquet.

Immediate Past District Governor, Rick Furbush, DTM passes the IP-DG's pin onto Pamela D. Rolle, DTM whose term as DG ends on June 30, 2012.

LGET West Kathy Furbush, DTM says thank you to Toastmasters & guests.

Remarks by LGET East, Matt Kinsey, DTM.

District Governor, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM gives her farewell speech. "Thank you District 47 for giving me a 'Mountain Top' experience! I'm grateful for your support & I love you all!"

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Club Charter Anniversaries

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!

May 2012 Anniversaries

Club Name .....................................................................Club ...... Division/Area ..........Charter ......Anniversary.........................................................................................Number .............................................Date ................Number

Tampa Club ..................................................... 1810 C 34 04/01/55 57

South Dade Toastmasters Club .......................2463 .................. E . 53 ............05/01/57 .................. 55

City Power Toastmasters Club ........................ 911 .................... G . 71 ............05/01/70 .................. 42

Miami Lakes Club ............................................ 6568 .................. E . 51 ............05/01/87 .................. 25

Palm City Orators ............................................ 8181 .................. D . 40 ............05/01/91 .................. 21

Toast of Las Olas ............................................. 9400 .................. B . 22 ............05/01/93 .................. 19

Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club ...........9352 .................. F .. 64 ............05/01/93 .................. 19

Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club .............4207 .................. D . 44 ............05/01/94 .................. 18

VALPAK Toastmasters ..................................... 1034639 ............ G . 73 ............05/02/07 .................... 5

Renaissance Speakers Clearwater ................. 1039583 ............ H . 90 ............05/17/07 .................... 5

Cordis Miami Lakes ......................................... 1183468 ............ E . 51 ............05/27/08 .................... 4

Florida City Speedway Speakers ....................412303 .............. E . 54 ............05/01/10 .................... 2

The Inspired..................................................... 1489049 ............ B . 22 ............05/07/10 .................... 2

American Express Let's Talk............................ 1807674 ............ B . 23 ............05/05/11 .................... 1

MCA Club Surge .............................................. 1809745 ............ I ... 87 ............05/05/11 .................... 1

Happy Anniversary One & All!

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JUNE 16, 2012 @ 1:45 PM Starts promptly at 2:00 PM

West Tampa Branch Library 2312 W. Union Street

Tampa, FL 33607

http://968.toastmastersclubs.org

Special treats await you: Exciting and Engaging Speakers, Food and Gourmet Cookies, Fun

Interactions , District Dignitaries and Much More!!!

Open House Showcase  

Hieu Huynh, Ron Rice, D47 LGM - East D47 LGM – West

Program Dates: January and July Retaining members is essential to the health of a club, and gaining new members is equally vital to its success. For potential members visiting a club, first impressions are paramount. Toastmasters' new Open House Showcase is a great way for clubs to make that first impression a positive one and to attract new members. Clubs that are successful can earn discounts on useful products. How? Follow these simple steps:

Hold a successful Open House in January and/or July.

After the Open House takes place, email your complete marketing package to

marketing@toastmasters.org with your club name and club number in the subject line

and include the following (bulleted items must be included to qualify):

A completed, signed guest list

Pictures of the event

The Open House agenda

Sample marketing materials used to host the Open House (e.g., fliers, brochures,

guest packets, other promotional items)

Your advertising plan

You may also send video footage if you'd like. As many as 50 of the clubs that gain the most new members as a result of their Open House events will receive a 30% discount on their next club order. If any ties occur, the quality of the clubs' marketing packages will determine the winner. All new members of a club must have been on the applicable Open House guest list. The member's join date must be in January or February (for the January Open House) and in July or August (for the July Open House). Complete marketing packages must be received by February 7 (for the January Open House) and August 7 (for the July Open House). Membership applications and payment for members must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than February 29 (for the January showcase) and August 31 (for the July showcase). Clubs do not get credit for transfer or charter members. The 30% discount expires six months after the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

Congratulations to these ToastmastersWho have received Education Awards in the month of

April 2012

COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS

Club Award Member Name1700921 CC Alloco, Brenda G. Spectacular Speakers of DRC 1811702 CC Bain, Christina Paulette Achievers of Excellence 1200778 CC Bastian, Deborah Dynamic Persuaders 1913022 CC Beltran, Monica MIA Tarmac Speakers 1071660 CC Britton, Ervin Dale The Lazydays Toastmasters Club 2166 CC Ceresani, Teresa A Donoghue-Dunedin Club 1810 CC Chamberlain, Karen Tampa Club 2582 CC Conover, Terrence Leonard Plantation Club 1529878 CC Czaja, Bruce A. Spirited Toastmasters 9491 CC Edwards, Marlon The Big Wheels Club 1427169 CC Enfield, Rene Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club 7619 CC Finnegan, Flavia C. Brickell Toastmasters Club 1770067 CC Fletcher, Celia A. Secure Speakers Toastmaster Club 861 CC Flores, Robert Doral Toastmasters Club 4267 CC Gomes, Flavia Toast Of The Gold Coast Club 1071660 CC Harden, Thomas The Lazydays Toastmasters Club 2652 CC Isaacson, Toby Raymond James Toastmasters Club 1326225 CC Jackson, Rebecca S NSU Toastmasters 1305066 CC Johnson, Shari D. RBC Legends 1567808 CC Kaiser, Steven W. Club Paradise 1610255 CC Laconte, Lisa M. MacDill Toastmasters Club 1610255 CC Manali, Michael C MacDill Toastmasters Club 1417483 CC Mathis, Mark D. Fort Pierce Toastmasters 971 CC Navarro, Rafael P. Miami Toastmasters en Español 777513 CC Nellen, Dana Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters Club 1269043 CC Noel, David A. Heartland Talk of the Town 646899 CC Olazabal, Gloria I. Z-Speakeasy Club 6818 CC O'Malley, David Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club 1307407 CC Phelps, Howard F. Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club 1567808 CC Salvo, Paolo Club Paradise 2508 CC Schaefer, Cynthia Davie Toastmasters 3659 CC Schrimsher, Pamela C Early Bird Club 1810 CC Shtogun, Yaroslav Tampa Club 1197988 CC SOMODI, GAIL CAMERON Power Speakers of MCG 1216688 CC Territo, Angela M. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 6587 CC Thomas, Lorenzo Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club 2166 CC Tuttle, Robert D Donoghue-Dunedin Club 1342880 CC Walker, Rochelle BOB Eagles 1200778 CC Wilmott, Levitte B. Dynamic Persuaders 1412303 CC Wynne, Nicole Cristina Florida City Speedway Speakers

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS

Club Award Member Name1412303 ACB Amengor, Culham B. Florida City Speedway Speakers 5173 ACB Barton, Hope Ann Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club 1200778 ACB Bastian, Deborah Dynamic Persuaders 1346588 ACB Chaconas, Glenda L. Shriners International Headquarters 2903 ACB Chung, Jonathan J Achievers Club 1199193 ACB Collie, Elvis M. Calvary Deliverance 3087 ACB Colmenares, Abraham Bagel Talk Toastmasters Club 1538985 ACB Dresen, Shane R. Tidewell Rand 680990 ACB Hsu, Adam JPMC Highlanders 1216633 ACB Kearney, Kevin L NCCI Toastmasters 1342880 ACB Knowles, Torri L. BOB Eagles 22 ACB Ortiz, Victor Omar Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club 4145 ACB Pray, Doug Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club 2225 ACB Ryan, Susan M. Delray Newsmakers Club 1206922 ACB Samples, Brooke E. Hobe Sound Toasters 1305066 ACB Scott, Vanessa A.T. RBC Legends 2266 ACB Segarra, Johnny Proud Speakers Club 1610255 ACB Sigel, Candy A. MacDill Toastmasters Club 1269043 ACB Steadman, Roxie J. Heartland Talk of the Town 2463 ACB Stewart, Jason R. South Dade Toastmasters Club 6796 ACB Stubbs, Wentworth Cable Beach West Club 595823 ACB Visser, Sandra M Voices of Manatee County 2166 ACB Vitale, Marie B. Donoghue-Dunedin Club 1200778 ACB Wilmott-Burrows, Theresa P Dynamic Persuaders

861 ACS Hoelscher, Matthew Wayne Doral Toastmasters Club 2588 ACS Prieto, Emmy Beckman Coulter Toastmasters 7653 ACS Rivera, Patricia Universal Toastmasters Club 1978 ACS Shachnow, Douglas A. West Boca Club 2449 ACS Sluss, Mollie A. Bradenton Toastmasters Club

1307407 ACG Davidsmeyer, Jo A. Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club 1006065 ACG Haines, Joshua HumorUs 861 ACG Hoelscher, Matthew Wayne Doral Toastmasters Club 9822 ACG Moss, Gary E. Financial Connection Toastmasters Club 1206922 ACG Otten, Richard W. Hobe Sound Toasters 1390883 ACG Richiez, Anthony J. FCC Toastmasters 7653 ACG Rivera, Patricia Universal Toastmasters Club 8370 ACG Russo, Joseph H. West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 1702 ACG Williams, Mary Lou Ft Myers Club

COMPETENT LEADERS

Club Award Member Name7082 CL Escudero, Alex Voice Of Champions Club 6587 CL Alaba, Emma Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club 1071660 CL Britton, Ervin Dale The Lazydays Toastmasters Club 1346588 CL Chaconas, Glenda L. Shriners International Headquarters

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1314025 CL Cornish, Kenisha Dee Abaco Lighthouse Beamers 1417483 CL Cox, Ed Fort Pierce Toastmasters 1146909 CL Dharmarajan, Venkatesan SBC Toastmasters Club 1346588 CL Harrison, Christine Shriners International Headquarters 831439 CL Holden, Grace Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC 5931 CL Hu, Marilyn Meifang Crossroads Club 2835 CL Jallad, Steven N. Naples Toastmasters Club 7082 CL JAMES, JOANNE C Voice Of Champions Club 7178 CL Knowles, Kendrick S Healing Communicators Club 1521593 CL Kotwicki, Lee N. Toast of Lakewood Ranch 6796 CL Laramore, Marcia Cable Beach West Club 3518 CL Macias, Laz Sensor Toast Club 8251 CL Oglesby, Farren L Miami Dade Toastmasters Club 8370 CL Peng, Margaret J West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 1498795 CL Pettway, Estelle L Savarese Speakers 7082 CL Pfeiffer, Christopher Voice Of Champions Club 1216633 CL Robinson, Betsy D. NCCI Toastmasters 1216688 CL Schneyer, John J. WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters 2445 CL Smith, Gordon Club Awesome Club 595823 CL Visser, Sandra M Voices of Manatee County 1200778 CL Wilmott-Burrows, Theresa P Dynamic Persuaders

ADVANCED LEADERS

Club Award Member Name1347227 ALB Agnew, Richard A. New York Life Communicators for Life 1354558 ALB Anthony, Edward Donald Sun Splash Speakers 1888268 ALB Barkley, Kip Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters 1200778 ALB Bastian, Deborah Dynamic Persuaders 1342880 ALB Bethel, Kenva Niochee BOB Eagles 1307407 ALB Davidsmeyer, Jo A. Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club 1346588 ALB Dileo, Dean J. Shriners International Headquarters 1498739 ALB Harwood, Steven Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club 680990 ALB Hsu, Adam JPMC Highlanders 6544 ALB Jallad, Tashahara Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club 1305066 ALB Johnson, Rhodnia Theresa Anglea RBC Legends 8838 ALB Pritchard, Christopher David Naples Advanced Toastmasters 7082 ALB Scott, Geary Voice Of Champions Club 1610255 ALB Sigel, Candy A. MacDill Toastmasters Club 1305066 ALB Sumner, D'Andrea M.A. RBC Legends

8370 ALS Bussey, James R. West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 1600 ALS Duncombe, Delmaro C. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1197988 ALS Moeller, Mary M. Power Speakers of MCG

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Club Award Member Name595823 LDREXC Boyd, Thomas R. Voices of Manatee County 8370 LDREXC Bussey, James R. West Kendall Toastmasters Club 8370 1346588 LDREXC Chaconas, Glenda L. Shriners International Headquarters 1600 LDREXC Duncombe, Delmaro C. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters

2835 LDREXC Herrera, Marcia A. Naples Toastmasters Club 1197988 LDREXC Moeller, Mary M. Power Speakers of MCG 1390883 LDREXC Richiez, Anthony J. FCC Toastmasters

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER

Club Award Member Name1600 DTM Duncombe, Delmaro C. First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1197988 DTM Moeller, Mary M. Power Speakers of MCG 9822 DTM Moss, Gary E. Financial Connection Toastmasters Club 1206922 DTM Otten, Richard W. Hobe Sound Toasters 1390883 DTM Richiez, Anthony J. FCC Toastmasters

AWARDSMember Count Awards Thomas, William Nelson 10 CC, ACB, CL, CL, CC, ACB, CL, ACB, CL, CCBrown, Michael Rogero 8 CC, ALB, CL, LDREXC, ACB, CL, CC, ALBAragon, Jairo 7 CC, LDREXC, ACG, ALB, ALS, DTM, CCBeckles, Cynthia E. 7 CC, LDREXC, DTM, ALB, ALS, LDREXC, CCSchneyer, John J. 7 CC, ALB, ALS, DTM, CC, CL, CCBurns, George A. 6 ACG, DTM, ALS, CL, LDREXC, ALBDuncombe, Delmaro C. 6 ALS, DTM, CC, ACB, ALB, LDREXCDunlap, Robin L 6 DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ACS, ACG, ALBLovejoy, Sparkie 6 ALB, CC, CL, ACS, ALS, DTMRizzo, Robert F. 6 CC, ALS, LDREXC, DTM, ACB, CLBarkley, Kip 5 CL, CC, LDREXC, ALB, ACSDrenberg, Emily 5 CC, CL, LDREXC, CL, ACGMoeller, Mary M. 5 ACS, LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACGPritchard, Christopher David 5 ALB, CC, CC, ACB, CLRichiez, Anthony J. 5 ACS, LDREXC, ACG, ALS, DTMStephens, Lori J. 5 CC, LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTMAnthony, Edward Donald 4 ALB, CL, ACB, CCBennett, Tatanisha L. 4 ALB, DTM, ALS, LDREXCBoyd, Thomas R. 4 CL, LDREXC, ACB, ALBFox, Antionette Maria 4 CL, ACG, ALS, DTMHaines, Joshua 4 DTM, LDREXC, ALS, ACGHenry, Gregory W. 4 ALB, ACB, ACS, CLHoelscher, Matthew Wayne 4 CC, ACG, ACS, ACBHuynh, Hieu H. 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACSKest, Debbie 4 ACG, LDREXC, CL, ACSKinsey, Matthew A. 4 ALS, ACS, ACG, DTMOtten, Richard W. 4 LDREXC, ACG, DTM, ALSParker, Jerrold Ryan 4 ACB, CL, CC, ALBPhelps, Howard F. 4 CC, CL, DTM, ALSPritchard, Lori D. 4 ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM

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Rivera, Patricia 4 LDREXC, ACG, ACS, ALBSegarra, Johnny 4 ACB, ALB, CC, CLSigel, Candy A. 4 CL, CC, ALB, ACBStone, Rebecca K. 4 CL, ACS, ACG, CCAbrams, Herschel G. 3 ALB, CL, ACSBarton, Hope Ann 3 ACB, CL, ALBBastian, Deborah 3 ACB, CC, ALBBradshaw, Murphy J. 3 ALB, CL, CCBritton, Vilma F 3 ALB, CL, CCBryan, Curtis 3 ALB, CC, CLBurton, Audra L 3 CC, CL, ALBCarroll-Strachan, Linda 3 CL, ALB, ACSCasey, Patrick J. 3 CC, CC, CLChaconas, Glenda L. 3 LDREXC, CL, ACBChurchill, Gloria D. 3 ACS, ALS, CLCohen, Mitchell 3 CL, ALB, CCConover, Terrence Leonard 3 CL, CC, ALBCornish, Kenisha Dee 3 CL, CC, ALBCorrea, Elizabeth Rose 3 DTM, ALS, CCCrusan, Aida M. 3 ACS, CC, CLCrusan, Benjamin Tucker 3 CL, CC, CLDavidsmeyer, Jo A. 3 ALB, ACG, CLDavis, Antoinette Cecilia 3 CC, ALB, ACSDohan, Lori 3 LDREXC, CL, CCDuddey, Flavia Proenca 3 CC, CL, ALBEnfield, Rene 3 ACB, ALB, CCEylat-Tanaka, Yael 3 ACS, CL, ACBFuller, Maurice Michael 3 CC, ACG, LDREXCGoodman-Davis, S. Sherry 3 CL, ALB, CLGreen, Kimberley J. 3 LDREXC, CC, CLHaynes, Joseph 3 CL, ACB, ALBHedges, Christopher 3 CL, ACB, CCHess, Erin E. 3 CL, ALB, CCHobbs, John R 3 ALB, ACS, CCHoltzman, Ellen M. 3 ACB, ACS, CLHsu, Adam 3 CL, ACB, ALBJallad, Tashahara 3 CL, CL, ALBJohnson, Lakeisha Shenique 3 ACG, CL, ALBJohnson, Nadia Hope 3 ALS, DTM, CCLeo, James Robert 3 ACB, CL, CCMalik, Fasil Sakib 3 CL, ACB, ALBMoss, Gary E. 3 DTM, ACS, ACGMoss, Tamar V. 3 ACS, CL, ALBNiklas, Edward J 3 CC, ALB, CLPIERCE, LYNN 3 CL, ALB, CCPalacious, Carlos Emmanuel 3 CL, CC, ALBPaul, John R. 3 CL, LDREXC, ALBPerry, Lynn A. 3 ACS, ACG, CLPinder, Shonell Margo 3 LDREXC, ALB, ACSPratt, Deborah Y. 3 CC, CL, ALBPritchard, Robyn D. 3 CC, CC, CL

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Super Seven: Get  all  7  club  officers  trained  at  BOTH  the  fall  and  the  spring  TLIs  to  earn  this  banner  patch!  

Club Education Excellence Patch: Achieve  the  first  6  DCP  goals  to  earn  the  Club  Educa>on  Excellence  Patch.    

Deadline for both: 6/30/2012!

The SunShiner Production Team: Publisher: Pamela D. Rolle PRO: Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley tlongley@toastmastersd47.org Editor: Emily L. Drenberg edrenberg@toastmastersd47.org Proof Reader: Terrance Pratt

District 47 Leadership Team 2011-2012 District Governor Pamela D. Rolle LGET East Matt Kinsey LGET West Kathy Furbush LGM East Hieu Huynh LGM West Ron Rice PRO Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley Secretary Susan Phelps Treasurer Anthony Richiez IPDG Rick Furbush

District 47 Leadership Support Team District Advisor Steve Bard District Advisor Margaret Wan District Advisor Kristina Kihlberg SAA East Vic Miskanic SAA West Chris Hedges Webmaster Brandon Kinsey

District 47 Division Governors Division A Governor Robert Rizzo Division B Governor Jeanine Kinsey Division C Governor Bett Correa Division D Governor Kristin DeLuca Division E Governor Mitch McInnis Division F Governor Lori Stephens Division G Governor Cathy Naabe Division H Governor Sparkie Lovejoy Division I Governor Rachel Ferguson

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The Mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:

• Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.

• Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.

• Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.

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We're in the Home Stretch!

Let's crossthe finish line

in style as

President'sDistinguished

District

AGAIN!