D47 Sunshiner - October, 2013

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

THE SUNSHINERDistrict 47 News and Events

OCTOBER 201 3

Fall Conference Preview

FEATURES

Heroes and Villains Cover

Conference Team Extraordinaire 3

Meet Our Conference VIPs 1 3

Contest Finalists 1 4

AROUND THE DISTRICT

News and Notes 1 1

Our Fellow Toastmasters 21

Finding the Talent Within 22

DEPARTMENTS

Contributors 2

Member Comments 3

Messages from the DEC

- District Gov. 4

- Lt. Gov. Education and Training 5

- Lt. Gov. Marketing 6

- Public Relations Officer 7

The Digital District 8

Club Presidents' Corner 9

Memories and Milestones 1 0

September Education Awards 23

Got News? 25

Heroes and Villains:At Fall Conference, AllSecrets Will Be Revealed!

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By Phyllis May, DTM

Fall Conference Chair

From the moment you walk

into Cypress Creek Sheraton

Suites in Fort Lauderdale for

District 47's Fall Conference,

you’l l see why we chose

“Heroes and Vil lains” as the

theme. Between the inspired

costumes and the inspiring

workshops and events, you'l l

discover communication and

leadership powers you never knew you had — with no spider bites or exposure

to radiation from top-secret government research projects.

You’l l be greeted by our Division E Hospital ity Ambassadors: the Men/Women

in Black! Checking in at the registration desk wil l give you everything you

need for the weekend, including your very colorful Heroes and Vil lains

conference bag.

Friday Night

The Friday night kick-off includes the Banner Parade, lots of recognitions and

the final round of the District Evaluation Contest. You’l l get your first gl impse

of our special guests: Toastmasters International President-Elect Mohammed

Murad and 201 2 World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery.

To top off the evening, Division E’s Hospital ity Ambassadors wil l become our

party masters after dinner. We’l l dance and enjoy other fun from 1 0 p.m. to

midnight. Come dressed as your favorite hero or vil lain and compete in the

costume contest.

For the full conference schedule, visit

www.toastmastersd47.org.

Conference Preview: Continued on Page 1 2

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Chuck Field, CC/CL (“A Toastmaster's

Success Story”), joined Toastmasters in

October 2011 . He has participated in

Toastmasters Leadership Institutes

and in several conferences and

contests. Chuck is vice president

public relations for American

Express Master Communicators,

vice president education for Beacon

Point Advanced Toastmasters and a

201 3-1 4 learning master for Toastmasters International.

This is his first article for The Sunshiner.

Hieu Huynh, DTM (“Visiting Other

Worlds”), has been active in

Toastmasters since January 2007

and has held officer roles at the

club, area, division and district

levels. He is the immediate past

l ieutenant governor education

and training for District 47, and in

201 3 he received the Excellence

in Education and Training award

from Toastmasters International.

Hieu loves visiting other worlds and has been to more than

1 00 Toastmasters clubs.

Michael Thorn, DTM (“Club

Presidents' Corner"), president of

Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters,

joined his first Toastmasters club in

October 2008. Since then, he has

been an enthusiastic participant in

al l aspects of the Toastmasters

experience, ranging from speaking

to holding a wide variety of club

and area officer positions,

participating in contests and

mentoring other clubs. He strongly

believes that Toastmasters is comprised of ordinary people

rising to extraordinary levels of accomplishment.

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Published by Toastmasters International District 47,

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DISTRICT 47 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

District Governor

Francis Molina, DTM

Lt. Governor Education and Training

Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM

Lt. Governor Marketing

Damien Mil ler, DTM

District Public Relations Officer

Douglas Shachnow, ACG/ALB

District Secretary

Gary Sharp, ATMG/ALB

District Treasurer

Greg Henry, DTM

District Sergeant At Arms

Thomas Plant, ACB/ALB

Immediate Past District Governor

Matt Kinsey, DTM

Division Governors

Div. A: Marlene Bryan, DTM

Div. B: Johnny Segarra, ACB/ALB

Div. C: Chim Francisco, DTM

Div. D: Patricia Vallejo, ACB/ALB

Div. E: John Lazar, DTM

Div. F: Jason Springer, DTM

Div. I: Curtis Bryan, DTM

OTHER DISTRICT OFFICERS

TLI Training Coordinator: Antionette Fox, DTM

Contest Coordinator: Shantel le Moxie, DTM

Fall Conference Chair: Phyll is May, DTM

Webmaster: David Clarke, DTM

Parliamentarian: Michael Schoen, CTM/ALS

Social Media Chair: Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL

Sunshiner Editor: Kate McClare, ACB/ALB

Look for more district roles to be fi l led in the near future.

Copy Editor/Proofreader: Lisa Dunham Owers

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MEMBER COMMENTS

I am thanking David Clarke and

Marlene Bryan for their assistance in

helping me register for the District 47

Conference.

I had problems registering for the

District Conference when I tried to

register Monday, September 30. I

immediately e-mailed David, our

webmaster; Marlene, our Division A

governor; and our District TRIO.

David and Marlene responded to me

on Monday evening. David helped me

throughout the registration process.

I know all of our divisions are running

ful l speed ahead, and I am impressed

with everyone. I am grateful to be part

of our district team. I look forward to

being with each and every person

who attends our conference and

every event I get to attend.

Please let me know if I may serve

you.

Toasting You,

Ruth Field Beck

District 47 Social Media Chair

Giving Credit Where It's Due

Write to

Member Comments

at

[email protected].

Interested in joining our Fall Conference team to refine your

planning and leadership skil ls? Contact one of our extraordinary

team leaders:

Lt. Governor Education and Training: Tony Longley, DTM –

[email protected]

Fall Conference Chair: Phyll is May, DTM –

[email protected]

Promotions and Registration: Division A Governor Marlene

Bryan, DTM – [email protected]

Decorations: Division B Governor Johnny Segarra –

[email protected]

Raffles, Ads and Sponsorships: Division C Governor Chim

Francisco – [email protected]

Programs and Processionals: Division D Governor Patricia

Vallejo – [email protected]

Hospitality: Division E Governor John Lazar –

[email protected]

Presenters and Facilitators: Division F Governor Jason Springer

– [email protected]

First-Timers: Division I Governor Curtis Bryan –

[email protected]

Conference Team

Extraordinaire

This is it! The final competition level for the Evaluation and Humorous

Speech Contests at the 201 3 District 47 Fall Conference. After

approximately 1 60 club contests, 34 area contests and seven division

contests, the last seven standing wil l compete for the title of Best

District Speaker. I t is an honor and privi lege to watch these members as

they continue to develop their humorous-speaking skil ls and master the

art of evaluation. Who wil l earn first place in our district contest’s Hall of

Fame? Well , you wil l have to attend our Fall Conference to find out!

Putting a conference together enables members to learn skil ls they may

not normally acquire in a club meeting: planning and execution; project

management; critical and creative thinking; team-building; delegation;

situational analysis and judgment; time management. Interested in

joining the team? Just volunteer when you register onl ine, or contact

one of the committee chairs l isted on Page 3 of this issue.

Our conferences offer various activities for members and non-members alike. The District Council meeting provides

an opportunity for club presidents and vice presidents education to have their voice heard by voting on district

business. Non-members can learn new skil ls at our educational workshops. Do you know someone who is

interested in Toastmasters? Invite them to the conference! When they see how all Toastmasters in District 47 get

together to support and learn from each other, they wil l want to join, too!

This Fall Conference is particularly special because of our VIPs: International President-Elect Mohammed Murad

and 201 2 World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery. They're also featured in this issue.

Registration closes on November 1 . The event is sure to be sold out and no on-site registration wil l be accepted, so

sign up today at the district website: www.toastmastersd47.org.

I can’t wait you see you all there!

Keep Finding the Talent Within,

Francis Molina, DTM

Governor, District 47

MESSAGES FROM THE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL


DISTRICT GOVERNOR

The Main Event: Fall Conference

Francis Molina has been a Toastmaster since 2005, when she joined her Corporate Club as Charter Club

President. She has held all club officer positions in her home club and has served District 47 as Area Governor

(President's Distinguished Area Governor 20092010), Division Governor (President's Distinguished Division

Governor and Division Governor of the Year 20102011) and High Performance Leadership and TLI Chair.

Contact Francis at [email protected].

Francis Molina, DTM

Fellow Toastmasters, we are just days away from realizing one of the most

exciting events on our District’s Calendar: our 201 3 Fall Conference, under the

theme “Heroes & Vil lains." Your dynamic team of district leaders, including area

and division governors, are busy knitting the final seams together. The entire

production, meanwhile, is being orchestrated by an enthusiastic and creative

conference chair, Phyll is May, DTM — also known as “The Fiery Retiree."

No matter how dynamic our cast and how creative our producer, this

production cannot succeed without you! Therefore, whether you’re a

registered attendee, a volunteer, sponsor, advertiser, session presenter or

contestant, I ’d l ike to thank you for your support on behalf of the district’s

leadership team and all who are working behind the scenes to ensure our

attendees have the most rewarding experience possible.

The educational sessions are designed to make you a better public speaker, a

better leader and a better person. There’s the special session for first-timers

on Saturday morning. We wil l welcome almost two dozen new Distinguished

Toastmasters (DTMs) during the DTM Walk at the Saturday evening banquet.

Then there are the speech contests. At this writing, 1 4 j ittery persons are right now trying to calm their nerves as

they prepare to compete in the Evaluation Contest and the Humorous Speech Contest. I t’s going to be “HOT”!

Who’s coming to dinner? You wil l come face to face with some outstanding “Heroes” from not only South Florida

and The Bahamas but from around the world. You’l l meet and be inspired by Toastmasters International President-

Elect Mohammed Murad, DTM, as well as 201 2 World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery, who is the

youngest-ever Toastmasters world champion.

When this publication is released, you’l l only have a few days before registration closes. Act now and register to join us

November 8-1 0 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the big showdown between the “Heroes & Vil lains."

SEE YOU THERE!

Toastful ly,

Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM

Lt. Governor Education and Training, District 47



LT. GOVERNOR EDUCATION & TRAINING

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Tony Longley joined the First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 in May 1987. He has been a club officer

in various roles and has served as a Club President, an Area Governor and a Division Governor. He was named

District 47 Division Governor of the Year in 20092010. Tony was the District's YLP Chair for South Florida and The

Bahamas in 20102011 and Public Relations Officer for 20112012. Contact him at [email protected].

Tony Longley, DTM

The past few weeks have been rather exciting for the marketing team. We

have been busy making plans to improve the district’s services to you. I want

to review some of these milestones so that you can fol low our work:

New Marketing Chairs Established: There are some 28 positions in marketing

and many of them have been fi l led. We are sti l l looking for more talent, however,

and need YOU. If you feel that you are a model Toastmaster who can be the face

of District 47 and your division, please contact us to become part of our dynamic

team today. Keep on the lookout as we regularly announce new marketing chairs.

The District Leadership Library: An integral part of our vision to create a

successful transition of leadership is our challenge to create an electronic

l ibrary of documents, form, guides and templates that wil l be available for

leaders at the club, area and division levels. We wish to continual ly equip our

leadership with the tools needed to excel in their roles. Would you like to be a

part of this growing movement? Contact us today for more details.

The District Source: A tremendous amount of data has to be constantly disseminated to all leaders by a large number of

district chairs. In that stead, we are proud to introduce The District Source. This document wil l be sent monthly; it wil l

present announcements, updates, periodicals and notices in a visual ly appealing way and wil l encourage greater

participation from the leadership. Would you like to be a part of this growing movement? Contact us today for more details.

The District Services Desk: A new feature for our conferences, this is a special desk at both conferences that

serves as a helpful portal of information, tips and guides for the members in attendance. This wil l enable delegates to

sign up as coaches, sponsors and mentors and to volunteer for other leadership opportunities.

Please be reminded that marketing incentives are currently in ful l swing and they provide many opportunities for your

club, area and division to benefit and grow from top achievement. Challenge, yourself, your club and your colleagues

to achieve these incentives and gain rewards for your clubs!

See you in a few weeks with the new marketing team!! We cannot wait to serve you and develop a plan with your

help to ensure the District’s success in the coming years!

Damien Miller

Lt. Governor Marketing, District 47



LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING

Wanted: More Heroes for Our Team!

Damien Miller has been an avid member of Toastmasters clubs in Florida and The Bahamas since June 2002. His

leadership positions have included a term as a President’s Distinguished Area Governor for 20062007 and chair of

the 2012 Fall Conference, which successfully returned to The Bahamas under his direction and that of a dedicated

team of committee members from throughout the District. Contact Damien at [email protected].

Damien Miller, DTM

Aha!

One of the benefits of Toastmasters membership is receiving our organization’s

magazine, Toastmaster, every month. I ’ve found the articles, advice and ideas in

every issue a valuable adjunct to practice and evaluation at regular meetings.

There are two articles that stand out in my mind for their particularly important

advice. While on the surface they address two different subjects, they both

conclude touching on the same theme: rapport and trust.

Jack Vincent’s article in the December 201 2 issue, “Pitching Trust, ” focuses on

the most critical ly important ingredient in speaking to convince, whether asking

a prospect to buy a product (my own experience) or an executive committee to

buy into a plan or strategy devised by a co-worker. While describing a

product’s features, functions, design and versati l i ty is essential , the deal fal ls

apart where trust has not been earned. This means tuning in to an individual’s personal “wavelength,” getting access

to his thinking, needs and preferences, al l by l istening, observing reactions and asking questions. Only connecting

l ike this fosters trust. Whether a buyer realizes it consciously or not, when he buys the product or service, he’s also

buying into an ongoing relationship with the company behind it. Trust is essential .

A second article, by Allen Schoer of the TAI Group consulting firm, appeared a few months earl ier, this one focusing

on the dynamics and ingredients of storytel l ing. Schoer recalls the “3 R's” from our earl iest days of school, and

points out that the “3 I 's” are equally important in storytel l ing: Invitation (what advertising executives call “teasers”

that draw listeners’ immediate attention); Imagination, the component that excites l isteners’ minds to possibi l ities

(l ike JFK’s talk about putting a man on the moon and bringing him back safely); and Impact, Schoer using the word

to mean how the content connects with l isteners on an intel lectual or emotional level. Or both. When we consider

this more closely, we realize this is another manifestation of trust and rapport so essential in sel l ing.

As we go through life, there are many things we come to know or understand intuitively but are sometimes unsure

of. Sometimes, when it is verbalized in speech or writing by someone else in a way that confirms our thoughts, we

experience “Aha” moments. I ’ve found quite a few over the last couple of years in my monthly Toastmaster

magazine. I f you haven’t been giving your copy much attention, I ’d suggest it deserves more. I t may lead you to

quite a few “Ahas” of your own.

Sincerely,


Public Relations Officer, District 47



PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Read All About It: Building Trust

Douglas Shachnow joined West Boca Toastmasters in February 2010 and has served that club as Vice President

Public Relations and Vice President Education. He also has been an active member of Sensor Toast.

Contact Douglas at [email protected].


By Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL

Social Media Chair, District 47

Contests and conferences often provide

opportunities to be on-site reporters and

photographers, providing information and

service to and from the club and district.

This works well with social media. District

members have primari ly used Facebook,

with some use of Twitter. District 47

webmasters also have posted photos and

information on our website.

The hashtag #tmd47 is reserved on Twitter for District 47 to assist

members and friends to see the tweets (posts). Area Governor

Chris Shields, head photographer for the 201 3 Spring Conference,

initiated the use of the application Bizzabo during the conference.

District 47 Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Mil ler is initiating the

use of the application Wassup for the 201 3 Fall Conference.

Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn also are beneficial sites.

Photos are fast ways to tel l a story while capturing memories for

attendees and engaging the attention of viewers. A slideshow of a

recent event is a fun way to begin or end a meeting, or even as

members arrive before the meeting. Photos and special stories

may stoke decisions to attend future events, motivating friends and

family to visit and join Toastmasters. Many relationships are

enhanced when multiple friends or family members are involved

with Toastmasters.

Photos may not be taken of contestants during competitions, and you

must have permission before posting anyone's photo on a social site.

I t is more acceptable to post photos of groups — and to be sure the

images are as flattering as possible. When in doubt, ask or refrain.

Please feel welcome to ask your PR Team, club officers or TRIO if you

have any questions.

THE DIGITAL DISTRICT


Sharing Special EventsToastmasters

Channel Lineup

Facebook: Connect with large

groups or single individuals

Twitter: Quick connection with

large groups. Fewer

Toastmasters are using it.

LinkedIn: Network with others in

your profession. Not as simple to

use as Facebook and Twitter.

MeetUp: Easy way to promote

club events. Free for individuals,

but groups must pay to use it.

You Tube: Good resource for

engaging people with videos of

speeches and events.

Vimeo: More professional

image than You Tube.

Pinterest: Post photos and

images about interests. Not as

intuitive to use as Facebook or

Twitter.

Ruth Field Beck joined Toastmasters International in 2008 and is a

member of NCCI Toastmasters and Boca Raton Advanced

Toastmasters, both in Palm Beach County. She has served as an

officer in various capacities and was Area 30 Governor in 201213.

Contact Ruth at [email protected].

Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL

www.toastmastersd47.org


By Michael E. Thorn, DTM

President

Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters

How many times have you as club officers and/or toastmasters of the day had to

scramble to fi l l the roles expected for a successful club meeting? This is a

common situation, but it, emphatical ly, should not be. To draw upon a common

mil itary training axiom, club members need to “col laborate to graduate.” That is the

core value of the Toastmasters experience and should be clearly communicated to

and understood by every club member.

Regardless of their status, new or continuing, members need to know that they are

expected to contribute on a regular basis to the complete range of club activities.

Similar to the Marine Corps commercial, clubs do not just need member

applications . . . they need commitments! This requirement is addressed in the

New Member Ceremony, but it needs to be periodical ly reinforced. Members

should clearly understand, and occasionally be reminded, that the ful l benefits of the Toastmasters experience are not

l imited to regular speaking opportunities, but also include participation in the myriad roles to make any meeting

successful . . . as well as leading to the completion of the Leadership Track.

This premise bears repeating: Membership in Toastmasters is not just a process of application, but a commitment to

the club and its members. I t requires sustained involvement in the ful l range of club activities not just speaking

engagements. In turn, this involvement implies regular and sustained attendance at club meetings to generate both

personal growth and support of the growth of others.

The common Club Mission Statement includes the phrase “provide a supportive and positive learning experience.”

This experience is not a “lone ranger” effort, but requires the commitment of al l club members to achieve. I t may

involve a form of tough love, but we need to remind our members of their responsibi l ities and our shared expectations

to be successful as individuals and clubs.

Contributors Wanted

Club presidents: Share your wisdom with your fellow Toastmasters! "Club Presidents' Corner" needs your advice,

insight and ideas on leadership. Send contributions to Kate McClare, editor, at [email protected].

The Meaning and Responsibility of Membership

Michael E. Thorn, DTM

CLUB PRESIDENTS' CORNER

Cultivate Active Listening! Yes, we all have them in our teams/clubs. We call them

"squeaky wheels," "whiners" and "complainers," and we tend to tune them out in a venting

session. Active l istening allows a leader to discover needs that may not be obvious to the

untrained ear. Before you click on the "mute" button, pay attention to the keywords used and

identify coaching and training opportunities that wil l oi l even the "squeakiest” of them all .

— Francis Molina, DTM


MEMORIES AND MILESTONES

District 47 suffered a sudden and tragic loss with the

passing of Vivian Johnson, DTM, in October.

Toastmaster Johnson was an active member and

lleader in the Toastmasters organization for more

than 20 years. She was a club mentor and received

her prestigious DTM award at the Fall Conference in

Nassau, The Bahamas, in November 201 2.

The district also extends condolences to Area 63

Governor Antoinette Lotmore on the loss of her

sister in October; and to Heather Mahoney, Area 1 2

governor and president of Gelfand Good Morning

Toastmasters in Hollywood, whose mother passed

away in October.

CathyAlice Koyanagi, CC/CL

A Great Loss to Our District Family

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Share Life's Important Moments

CathyAlice Koyanagi, CC/CL, reports on notable

events in the lives of the District 47 family: births,

deaths and other significant occasions.

To request an announcement in the column, send an e

mail to [email protected]. I f you wish to have a

condolence or congratulatory card mailed, please include

the recipient's mail ing address (not for publication).

Remembering Vivian

Top: Vivian Johnson takes the minutes at a

meeting of ET Communicators.

Left: Vivian's portrait hangs above the

Distinguished Toastmaster's friends from Club

1095 and E.T Communicators, who had gathered

for her memorial service.

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AROUND THE DISTRICT: News and Notes

High Performance Leadership Chair: David Jess, DTM

Over the years, David has held many club officer positions, including president.

He has been an area governor and Division B governor and has served District

47 as Club Dues chair and Realignment chair.

“During this time, I could see many people missing the opportunity to learn from

this program,” he said. “The importance of the HPL is you can enhance your

leadership skil ls from the project process. Anyone can earn their HPL and that’s

my vision.”

David explained that HPL is a five-project program offering instruction and

practice in several leadership skil ls and activities, such as developing a mission

and vision, goal-setting and planning, identifying values and building a team. “I f you’ve done a big project for

Toastmasters or even in your personal l ife, you may have already done an HPL and just didn’t know it. ”

Training Appointments Announced

David Jess, DTM

Two experienced leaders have joined the District 47 Training Team, announced Lt. Governor Education and

Training Tony Longley:

Distinguished Toastmaster Chair: Terrance Pratt, DTM

Terrance Pratt joined First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters (Club 1 600) in 1 994

to improve his communication and leadership skil ls and to network with other

young professionals in The Bahamas. Since then he has joined several other

clubs, for which he has served as secretary, vice president public relations and

president. He has been Division I secretary and Area 55 governor.

“As DTM chair, ” he said, “I hope to encourage more Toastmasters to work

toward their DTM, the highest achievement in the Toastmasters program.

Many Toastmasters leave the program after completing the Competent

Communication manual, and others concentrate only on the communication

aspects of Toastmasters, neglecting the leadership track. I hope to encourage

members to take ful l advantage of al l the benefits of Toastmasters so that they are not just better Toastmasters, but

better employers, employees, spouses, friends and better people!

“Making the DTM walk is an exhilarating, proud feeling that every Toastmaster should experience,” he continued.

“And this year, I hope that more do!

Terrance Pratt, DTM


CONFERENCE PREVIEW: From Page 1

Saturday Morning and Afternoon

Starting early Saturday, you wil l be able to choose

from 11 educational sessions throughout the day.

At noon, we'l l get together for the Super Hero

Power Lunch. At conferences, the Saturday

luncheon is always about recognitions — but this

one has some surprises that can’t be publicized.

We can tel l you, however, that President-Elect

Murad wil l be speaking.

After lunch, district officers wil l convene in the

Business Meeting. Anyone can attend, but it is

intended especial ly for club presidents and vice

presidents education. Alternatively, you can

choose from four more educational workshops.

Saturday Night

Attire is “dressy” for Saturday night’s event, which

features the final round of the Humorous Speech

Contest and the event many wait for: the DTM

Walk recognizing our newest Distinguished

Toastmasters.

After dinner, the banquet room wil l be converted

into the fun room, planned by Division E. We’l l

have a couple from the Fred Astaire dance school

teach a little bal lroom technique. The music and

fun wil l continue unti l midnight.

Raffle tickets and baskets wil l be chosen on both

nights.

Sunday Morning

You might think it’s over — but you’d be WRONG!

Our 201 2 world champion, Ryan Avery, wil l present

a "not to be missed” session Sunday morning.

At the end of the conference, approximately 300

people wil l head back to their homes….weary but

pumped after a weekend of meeting new friends,

seeing old ones and learning new things to take

back to their clubs.

I look forward to seeing all kinds of heroes and

vil lains in just a few days.

Conference Presenters

As The Sunshiner was final ized, the fol lowing speakers were

scheduled to present workshops (subject to change):

Adele Alexandre: “Train Yourself to Prep a Speech

in 45 Minutes”

Dr. Larry Benovitz: “No Re-do…Finding the Talent Within”

Leonardo Burrows: “Success to the Rescue”

Shannon Chamberlain : “How to Be a HERO to Your Audience

and Stop Your Internal VILLAINS From Getting in the Way”

David Clarke and Barbara Strasdas

“Confessions of a Chief Judge…Conducting a Fair Contest”

Joseph Duerr: “Methods of Change”

Brooke Samples: “What They Didn’t Teach You in

SUPERHERO School…A Guide to Your First Professional Gig!”

Jaquetta Cook: “The 5-Minute Makeover”

John Schneyer: “I Don’t Know What to Talk About!”

Mary Lou Williams: “Heroes and Vil lains…Essential

Components of Storytel l ing!”

Franklyn Wynder: "The Magic of Youth Leadership Programs!”

Spring Conference wil l be here before

we know it. The weekend wil l include

the district finals of the 201 4

International Speech and Table Topics

contests. Mark your calendar for the

division finals:

Division A: March 22

Division B: March 29

Division C: March 1 5

Division D: March 1 5

Division E: March 22

Division F: March 27

Division I: March 26

Ready

for

More

Conference?


FEATURES: Fall Conference Preview

Meet Our Conference VIPs

Special Guest: Ryan Avery, ACB/ALB

201 2 World Champion of Public Speaking

At age 25, Ryan Avery became the youngest World Champion of Public Speaking

in history. He competed against more than 30,000 Toastmasters from 11 6 countries

to claim the 201 2 World Championship title.

Ryan is the co-founder of AveryToday, Inc. , and managing partner at How to Be a

Speaker, LLC. He helps aspiring speakers create and deliver their message.

Ryan enjoys working with students and young professionals who want to discover

their true potential and communicate in a way that makes a difference. His cl ients

include Nike, Toyota, Nissan, Safeway, Bank of America and more.

A graduate of Colorado State University, Ryan is an Emmy Award-winning journalist

who has been featured on CNBC, FOX, the Epoch Times and other popular media

outlets. He co-wrote the new book, Speaker, Leader, Champion: How to Succeed at

Work Through Public Speaking, which is scheduled for release in February 201 4.

— Official biography, Ryan Avery

Keynote Speaker: Mohammed Murad, DTM

International President-Elect

Mohammed Murad, DTM, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an entrepreneur and

managing director of three companies. He holds an MBA and a master's degree in

quality management from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Austral ia.

He is also a graduate of the City of Dubai’s Leadership Development Program and has

received training at Harvard, the London Business School and the Singapore School

of Government.

A dedicated Toastmaster since 1 996, Murad is a member of the Toastmasters Dubai

Chapter club in Dubai. He has held a number of high-profi le leadership positions within

the organization and has attained Distinguished Toastmaster designation — the

highest level of educational achievement in the organization. Murad says

Toastmasters wil l always be important in his l ife. “I am excited by the opportunity to

give back to the organization that has given me so much," he says.

As International President-Elect, Murad is a “working ambassador” for the

organization. He works with the Board to develop, support and modify the policies and

procedures that guide the organization in fulfi l l ing its mission.

— Toastmasters International

"People are often

judged as heroes or

villains by others, but

little do they realize that

they are only either of

these to themselves at

different times. The key

to success is to be a hero

to ourselves."

— Mohammed Murad,

DTM , to The Sunshiner

To learn more about

Ryan Avery, visit

www.howtobeaspeaker.com.

You can follow Ryan on

Twitter at AveryToday.

FEATURES: Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests


Division A Winners

Above: Evaluation winner Maria Alexandra Sanchez with

Contest Master Lydia Harris, Division A Governor Marlene

Bryan and Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller.

Left: Humorous Speech winner Jerrod Clersaint with Lydia

Harris, Marlene Bryan and Damien Miller.

(Photos by Paul Benasio)

A funny thing happened on the way to the

District 47 Fall Conference . . . the amazing

performances of club and area finalists in the

Evaluation and Humorous Speech contests.

Division finalists, shown here and on the next

pages, will compete November 8 and 9 for the

District 47 crown in each contest. May the best

speaker and evaluator win!

Division A ContestantsArea 1 0

Evaluation

Cynthia Lopez, American Express Tech Talkers

Humorous Speech

Carrie Hall , Weston Toastmasters

Area 1 1

Evaluation

Maria Alexandra Sanchez, FCC Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Terry Spencer, Davie Toastmasters

Area 1 2

Evaluation

Kenny Davin, Hollywood

Toastmasters; runner-up

Mariposa Valdes, Gelfand

Good Morning Toastmasters,

competed.

Humorous Speech

Anita Fain Taylor, Gelfand

Good Morning Toastmasters

Area 1 3

Evaluation

Verna Roberts, Universal

Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Jerrod Clersaint, Universal

Toastmasters

Area 1 4

Evaluation

Thomas Harrel l , Miami Lakes

Toastmasters



Division B WinnersRight: Evaluation winner Jeanine Kinsey with

Contest Master and Area 21 Governor John

Labriola, Division B Governor Johnny Segarra

and District 47 Governor Francis Molina.

Below right: Humorous Speech winner Jason

Bank with John Labriola, Johnny Segarra and

Francis Molina.

(Photos by Marie Rock)

Division B

Contestants

Area 20

Evaluation: Jeanine Kinsey, Givers Gain

Toastmasters

Humorous Speech: George Gobin,

Latamasters; runner-up Maria Gaffud, Pompano

Beach Toastmasters, competed.

Area 21

Evaluation: Scott May, Early Bird Toastmasters

Humorous Speech: Mary-Helen Whitney,

Broward Bil ingual Toastmasters; runner-up

Andres Gunther, Greater Fort Lauderdale

Toastmasters, competed.

Area 22

Evaluation: Sarah I les, Broward Palm Beach

Talking Heads

Humorous Speech: Joseph Karl, Broward

Palm Beach Talking Heads

Area 23

Evaluation: Malcolm Davidson, Sawgrass

Toastmasters

Humorous Speech: Jason Bank, Sawgrass

Toastmasters

Area 24

Evaluation: No contestant*

Humorous Speech: I rma Parone, Outspoken Toastmasters

* Fred Segal, Club Awesome, won the Area 24 Evaluation

Contest but did not compete for the Division B title.


Division C Winners


Division C Contestants

Area 30

Evaluation

Laura Thomas, Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Rich Alexander, Delray Newsmakers

Area 31

Evaluation

John Schneyer, Boca Raton Toastmasters and WCR Palm

Beaches Noon Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Nina Fernandez, Boca Raton Toastmasters and Boca Raton

Advanced Toastmasters

Area 32

Humorous Speech

Donald Kelly, Sensor Toast

Evaluation

Judy Joffe, NCCI Toastmasters and Boca Raton Advanced

Toastmasters

Left: Evaluation winner Judy Joffe

with Lt. Governor Education and

Training Tony Longley and Division C

Governor Chim Francisco.

Below: Humorous Speech winner

Donald Kelly with Tony Longley and

Chim Francisco.

(Photos by Liza Arrondo)

Area 33

Humorous Speech

Michelle Balaun, Boca Raton Advanced

Toastmasters and West Boca

Toastmasters

Evaluation

Michelle Balaun



Division D WinnersRight: Evaluation winner

George Kleine with

Lt. Governor Education

and Training Tony Longley

and Division D Governor

Patricia Vallejo.

Below right: Tony Longley

and Patricia Vallejo with

Humorous Speech winner

Charles Schneider.

(Photos by Alex Perdomo

and Kevin Zhu)

Division D Contestants

Area 40

Evaluation

Mitchell Kershener, Port St. Lucie Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Mary Phipps, Sailfish Speakers

Area 41

Evaluation

Ed Korkowski, High Voltage Voices

Humorous Speech

Doug Coenson, High Voltage Voices

Area 42

Evaluation

Cara Smith, Power-Full Voices

Humorous Speech

Charles Schneider, Secured Speakers

Area 43

Evaluation

George Kleine, Gold Coast Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Terry Burns, Gold Coast Toastmasters

Area 44

Evaluation

Wanda Simpson, Freddy's Forum

Humorous Speech

Laurie Fondiler, Freddy's Forum



Division EWinners

Left: Humorous Speech winner Mike Babst

with Division E Governor John Lazar and

Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller.

Below: Evaluation winner Jordan Vichot

with John Lazar and Damien Miller.

(Photos by Rainier W. Madruga)

Division E

Contestants

Area 50

Evaluation: Gail Seay

Humorous Speech: Myles Battla

Area 51

Evaluation: Jordan Vichot

Humorous Speech: Jerry Ratigan

Area 52

Evaluation: Clare Merlo

Humorous Speech: Mats Tyloskog

Area 53

Evaluation: Nancy Martini

Humorous Speech: Sandy Liebowitz;

runner-up Tony Scornavacca competed.

Area 54

Evaluation: Fasil Malik; runner-up Joe

Russo competed.

Humorous Speech: Nancy Cano

Area 55

Evaluation: Phyll is May

Humorous Speech: Mike Babst


Division F Winner

Right: Sharine Symonette, winner of both

Evaluation and Humorous Speech.

Below right: Sharine with (from left) Lt. Governor

Education and Training Tony Longley, Division F

Governor Jason Springer, District 47 Governor

Francis Molina, Lt. Gov. Marketing Damien Miller,

Contest Chair Sheral Barr.

(Photos by Rashad Flowers)

Division FContestants


Area 60

Evaluation

Jamere McIntosh, Healing

Communicators

Humorous Speech

Melissa Knowles, Healing

Communicators

Area 61

Evaluation

Sharine Symonette, Cable Beach

West Toastmasters

Humorous Speech

Sharine Symonette, Cable Beach

West Toastmasters

Area 62

Evaluation

Spurgeon Nelly, Trailblazers

Humorous Speech

Sophia Hughes, Soaring Orators of

Johnson Park

Area 63

Evaluation

Anastarcia Huyler, Great Persuaders

of Atlantis

Humorous Speech

Anastarcia Huyler, Great Persuaders

of Atlantis


Division IContestants


Division I Winners

Left:

Humorous Speech winner Andre Dean

Below:

Evaluation winner Carlos Palacious

Area 90

Evaluation : Carlos Palacious

Humorous Speech: Chervez Brown

Area 91

Evaluation : Carl Culmer

Humorous Speech : Vincent Rahming

Area 92

Evaluation : Alexia Coakley

Humorous Speech : Shari Johnson

Area 93

Evaluation : Jamaro Thompson

Humorous Speech: Andre Dean

Area 94

Evaluation : Nikal Fernander

Natal ie Russell

Humorous Speech :


AROUND THE DISTRICT: OUR FELLOW TOASTMASTERS

Exploring Life in Other WorldsBy Hieu Huynh, DTM

Have you ever been to another planet?

Well , you don’t have to be an astronaut to

explore other worlds. Other clubs may

seem worlds apart from your own, but we

share a common bond. All the

Toastmasters you see at the trainings,

contests and conferences come from these

strange worlds. What’s not strange are the

friendly faces and warm greetings.

The differences are what make each world

unique. Besides different speakers and

different speeches, you wil l see variations

on the other roles. Some clubs have joke

masters, body language monitors, raffle

masters, or videographers for recording

speeches. Others have educational

moments or round-robin evaluations. In

South Florida, we have clubs that operate

in other languages: Spanish, Portuguese

and Chinese. To point out a speaker’s

crutch words, I have heard bells, cl ickers,

squeaky toys and buckets of nails (you get

to hear them in other languages too).

These other worlds may have special

events to welcome you. In June at Sunset

Speakers Toastmasters, we had visitors

come to our 1 5th-anniversary Great Gatsby

event, where we dressed up like it was the

Roaring 20’s. In September at Palm Beach

Advanced Toastmasters, we celebrated

Talk Like A Pirate Day dressed up like

pirates.

I t doesn’t have to be a costume or theme

event to be special. In September, Beacon

Point Advanced Toastmasters held an

Open House with a special treat:

complimentary wine at the end of the

meeting (the club held its event at Total

Wine & More)!

Of course, the main treats are the speeches. One of the most

memorable speeches I have heard was at the Open House event of

Palm City Orators in September. The speaker at this event talked

about how Toastmasters has changed his l ife, both professionally and

personally. At the end of this speech, he had the audience on their

feet with his conclusion: a marriage proposal! By the way, she said

yes (and so did the guests when asked to join the club)!

So there is l ife out there! Which world wil l you explore next? And what

experience wil l you bring back to your world?

You never know what you'll find when you visit another club. Palm

Beach Advanced Toastmasters (above) had a swashbuckling meeting

on Talk Like a Pirate Day, and Sunset Speakers showed guests a

roaring (20s) good time at their Great Gatsby event (below).


By Chuck Field, CC/CL

Toastmasters Learning Master

Does Toastmasters equal success? This is a

question many of us ask ourselves and each other.

There are over 1 4,000 clubs and over 290,000

members around the world, and every one of us

measures our successes differently. There are

some stories, however, that can’t be argued.

There are some Toastmasters who make a

definite connection between their activity in a club

and their personal success. This is the story of just

one of those successes.

Debbie Kest started her career at American

Express over 20 years ago, at the Plantation

service center. Like many, she tried her hand at

different positions, from card account servicing

to credit servicing.

In 2009, her current position, reviewing statements, was in the process of being outsourced. She transferred, yet

again, to a new department: Reconcil iation. After two years perfecting her skil ls at the job, she set new goals and

found the courage to approach her director about a position as training coach. The meeting did not go well .

“I was very shy, had no eye contact and stuttered a bit because I was nervous,” Debbie recalls. “How could I even

think about being a coach if I could not even have a simple conversation with someone?”

A week later, Debbie met with her director again. He gave her a l ist of suggested goals to complete, before pursuing

the coaching position. The first item on the list? Join Toastmasters.

“I looked at him with a blank stare and thought he wanted me to make toasters! I just couldn't bel ieve it that he

wanted me to go to a public speaking meeting!”

Debbie made that first leap into the unknown. A week later, she visited the Sawgrass Toastmasters, where she met

Orly Amor, the club’s Vice President Membership. Orly took Debbie under her wing and encouraged her to move

forward. Debbie joined the fol lowing week.

Three weeks later, Debbie broke through her first Toastmasters barrier: She presented her Ice Breaker. She came to

the realization that, if she could make it through that challenge, she could achieve anything. She continued to report

back to her director. “He was so proud of me for taking this huge step forward in my development, ” she says.

AROUND THE DISTRICT: FINDING THE TALENT WITHIN

Toasting success: Beacon Point Advanced Toastmasters members

Kristine Kihlberg, Debbie Kest, Chuck Field and Lydia Harris.

(Photo by Kate McClare)

A Toastmaster's Success Story

Success Story: Continued on Next Page


A few months later, she applied for and earned the coaching position. But that was not the end of her Toastmasters

journey. Not by a long shot.

In 2011 , she applied yet again for a new position. This time, her goal was to become an analyst. “Because of my

continued Toastmasters growth, I rocked my interview and earned the promotion!”

She arrived at her new work location, in Weston. A friendly new co-worker, Samantha O’Neil , introduced herself as a

Toastmaster. “I found a common ground with a perfect stranger who I now call my friend.”

In December, 2011 , Debbie and Samantha chartered a new corporate club: American Express Master

Communicators. “I t was a life-changing experience in which I grew even more from the challenge,” Debbie says. “I

then decided that I wanted to pursue the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. I had many mentors and friends,

including Samantha, Lynda Hammond, and Lydia Harris, to guild and support me on my DTM path.”

Debbie finished the 201 2-201 3 year as a Distinguished Area Governor (Division A, Area 1 0). Just this year, only four

years after joining Toastmasters, she earned that DTM award.

“I final ly had the confidence, leadership and communications skil ls to post for a position as a marketing compliance

analyst. This was a huge opportunity and promotion for me.”

Many American Express employees had applied for the position, but Debbie nailed the interview. “I put into action

everything that I have been practicing and learning in Toastmasters for the last four years,” she says.

A few weeks later, she received the news that she was being offered the position. The hiring manager even provided

Debbie with positive feedback about her Toastmasters experiences.

“I absolutely credit Toastmasters for my success,” she says. “Joining Toastmasters four years ago taught me the

skil ls of delegating, mentoring, speaking and leadership. To this day, that director sti l l fol lows my Toastmasters

progress and is extremely proud of me for taking my development into my own hands while being a successful DTM!

Toastmasters is my YIPPY!”

Success Story: From Previous Page

Celebrate Heroic Milestones in Your Clubs! Our tenure in Toastmasters should be fi l led with memorable,

positive experiences. We can create these moments simply by celebrating milestones of heroism in our club:

• Have the club give a standing ovation for a member's Ice Breaker speech. Present

a ribbon and certificate purchased from Toastmasters International or made by the club members.

• Present a certificate for each level of accomplishment.

• Celebrate anniversaries, graduations and birthdays. Have a celebration cake for

thee milestones each month.

• Be compassionate when a member is going through a tough time. Phone calls, cards or

a show of club solidarity with special services helps us keep the commitment.

Members who experience "moments that matter" l ike these are our greatest sales

managers. They wil l share memories, invite colleagues to meeetings and support us

when they can. Let’s build a strong team of leaders through the special experiences

that we create.

— Damien Miller, DTM

Lt. Governor Marketing, District 47

SEPTEMBER EDUCATION AWARDS


CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOASTMASTERS…

… on earning COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR (CC) Certification:

Toastmaster Date Club Club # Div. Area

Abreu, Débora Campos 9/3/201 3 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters 1 450351 C 33

Ceesay, Jul iet E 9/1 9/201 3 Achievers Club 2903 C 33

Clason, Jay 9/5/201 3 Doral Toastmasters 861 E 51

Dawkins-Hanna, Macie E. 9/29/201 3 Cable Beach West Club 6796 F 61

Du Toit, Rosaura A. 9/4/201 3 American Express Tech Talkers 1 762453 A 1 0

Ficarro, Michael David 9/1 8/201 3 American Express Tech Talkers 1 762453 A 1 0

Forbes, Carson L 9/11 /201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

George, Elizabeth 9/1 6/201 3 Sensor Toast Club 351 8 C 32

Gonzalez, Israel A 9/9/201 3 FIU Business Toastmasters Club 2662937 E 51

Ireland, Judy 9/1 9/201 3 General Electric Toasters 21 88229 D 41

Knowles, Kendrick Percival 9/29/201 3 Cable Beach West Club 6796 F 61

Kupelnick, Diane 9/1 7/201 3 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 C 31

Lamont, Edwin Lodge 9/20/201 3 Bil l Gove Golden Gavel Club 681 8 C 30

Manchur, Lee W 9/1 0/201 3 Weston Area Toastmasters Club 5758 A 1 0

Munnings, Ancin B. 9/25/201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Ness, Sue 9/30/201 3 Juno How To Talk 243931 4 D 41

Pineda, Michael 9/5/201 3 Doral Toastmasters 861 E 51

Rawls Davis, Gloria A. 9/1 9/201 3 General Electric Toasters 21 88229 D 41

Seymour, Katina 9/26/201 3 The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park 1 227605 F 62

Showell I I I , Velton W. 9/1 7/201 3 Pembroke Pines Club 6003 A 11

Smith, Orthnel N. 9/11 /201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Sumner, D'Andrea M.A. 9/25/201 3 RBC Legends 1 305066 I 92

Thomson, Simon 9/1 8/201 3 The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club 1 588575 D 43

Tuozzo, Carmine 9/1 2/201 3 Early Bird Club 3659 B 21

Von Leu, Leah 9/1 8/201 3 Boca Raton Toastmasters 3299 C 31

Vrooman, Jack S. 9/1 8/201 3 The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club 1 588575 D 43

… on earning Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Certification :


Bravim, Luiz 9/6/201 3 Davie Toastmasters 2508 A 11

Donaldson, Franklyn 9/20/201 3 The Luminaries 1 51 0789 I 91

Dyke, Kathy 9/1 0/201 3 Miami Advanced Toastmasters Club 2798 E 54

Knowles, Vanessa 9/22/201 3 Cable Beach West Club 6796 F 61

Pinder, Tamanique 9/26/201 3 Freeport Eagles 1 425 I 93

Tyloskog, Mats 9/1 7/201 3 Brickell Toastmasters Club 761 9 E 52




… on earning Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) Certification:


Brouwer, Elena 9/7/201 3 North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club 3840 A 1 3

Cook, Mary Catherine 9/1 /201 3 First Edition Club 6391 07 B 22

… on earning Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Certification:


Newbold, Charles 9/11 /201 3 First Bahamas Branch Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Sanchez, Maria Alexandra 9/1 9/201 3 Destino Toastmasters 281 381 6 A 11

Young, Pedro 9/1 7/201 3 First Bahamas Branch Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

… on earning Competent Leader (CL) Certification:


Abreu, Débora Campos 9/9/201 3 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters 1 450351 C 33

Calloway, Jason P. 9/20/201 3 NCCI Toastmasters 1 21 6633 C 32

Coakley, Alexia Betty 9/20/201 3 Cable Revolutionaries Toastmasters 2591 529 I 92

Cohen, Mitchell 9/1 8/201 3 Club Paradise 1 567808 C 31

Da Silva, Flávio 9/3/201 3 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters 1 450351 C 33

Ellerie, Jean 9/1 2/201 3 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 C 31

Hart, Amanda 9/4/201 3 Boca Raton Toastmasters 3299 C 31

Hays, Herbert 9/1 2/201 3 Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club 4207 C 31

Huyler, Anastarcia 9/20/201 3 Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club 8720 F 63

Khosravi, Maryam 9/30/201 3 Sawgrass Toastmasters Club 590751 B 23

Lenner, Courtney B 9/1 8/201 3 American Express Tech Talkers 1 762453 A 1 0

Madruga, Rainier W. 9/1 6/201 3 Assurant Toastmasters Miami 1 776255 E 54

Neff, Alenizia A. 9/6/201 3 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters 1 450351 C 33

Neff, Timothy David 9/9/201 3 1 st US Portuguese Toastmasters 1 450351 C 33

Rahming, Vincent J. 9/24/201 3 Cable Revolutionaries Toastmasters 2591 529 I 92

Richard, Paul 9/11 /201 3 Boca Raton Toastmasters 3299 C 31

Rolle, Nikenya C. 9/1 6/201 3 Healing Communicators Club 71 78 F 60

Shayne, Michael David 9/1 9/201 3 Proud Speakers Club 2266 B 21

Vichot, Jordan 9/9/201 3 FIU Business Toastmasters Club 2662937 E 51




… on earning Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Certification:


Bowie, Kwame 9/29/201 3 Sensor Toast Club 351 8 C 32

Cook, Jacquetta M. 9/1 7/201 3 Port St. Lucie Speakers 8437 D 40

Fletcher, Celia A. 9/24/201 3 Secure Speakers Toastmaster Club 1 770067 D 42

Khosravi, Maryam 9/30/201 3 Sawgrass Toastmasters Club 590751 B 23

Knowles, Dion 9/1 7/201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Newbold, Charles 9/25/201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Spencer, Terry E. 9/1 6/201 3 Davie Toastmasters 2508 A 11

Srikant, Satchidanand 9/1 8/201 3 Voice Of Champions Club 7082 E 50

Wilson, Peggy 9/1 8/201 3 Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club 8720 F 63

… on earning Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) Certification:


Newbold, Ria Christina 9/11 /201 3 E.T. Communicators 1 050379 F 63

Srikant, Satchidanand 9/1 8/201 3 Voice Of Champions Club 7082 E 50

… on earning Leadership Excellence (LDREXC) Certification:


Newbold, Ria Christina 9/1 0/201 3 E.T. Communicators 1 050379 F 63

Plant, Thomas Gray 9/4/201 3 Palm City Orators 81 81 D 41

Strasdas, Barbara 9/1 0/201 3 Gold Coast Toastmasters Club 2727 D 43

… on reaching the peak: DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER (DTM)!


Newbold, Charles 9/26/201 3 First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1 600 I 90

Newbold, Ria Christina 9/1 6/201 3 E.T. Communicators 1 050379 F 63

Sanchez, Maria Alexandra 9/1 9/201 3 Destino Toastmasters 281 381 6 A 11

Communication gets better with AGE: "Always Get Evaluated." Never pass up

an opportunity to be evaluated. Strive to use a Toastmasters manual when giving speeches or

conducting leadership projects, so the assigned evaluator can give you effective and

constructive feedback. By encouraging members to always use their manuals and ge

evaluated, you wil l not only help your club achieve educational goals but wil l also help your

members' growth.

— Francis Molina, DTM



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new members? How do you make your meetings fun?

Got a special anniversary or other event coming up?

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Issue Theme Deadline

July 201 3 The Leadership Issue

August 201 3 Finding the Talent Within

October 201 3 Fall Conference: Heroes & Vil lains

November 201 3 Contest & Conference Review Nov. 1 4

December 201 3 Resolutions for Results Dec. 1 4

January 201 4 Recruiting Quality Club Leaders Jan. 1 4

February 201 4 The FUN Issue Feb. 1 4

March 201 4 TMI ’s New Education Program March 1 4

Apri l 201 4 Membership Campaigns That Add Up April 1 4

May 201 4 201 4 Spring Conference May 1 4

June 201 4 District 47 Year in Review June 1 4

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