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ConFerenCe sChedule

* Conference schedule is subject to change

START END EVENT .............................................................................. LOCATIONTIME TIME7:00 am 7:00 pm registration desk will be open ......................................... Ballroom lobby7:30 am 1:30 pm Credentials desk will be open .......................................... Coat room7:30 am 4:00 pm hospitality room will be open .......................................... liberty III7:30 am 7:50 am First Timers Welcome ....................................................... salon d-e8:00 am 8:20 am Conference opening ........................................................ salon A-B-C

8:30 am - 9:15 am Workshops: session #1 -- Marc Williams: “open Your Bottle Cap and Cash It In!” ....................................... salon A-B-C -- donna Mikkin: “one in a Million: Be Authentic and love What You do” .............. salon d-e -- Michael Platania: “The Perfect elevator Pitch: speak with Power, Passion and Purpose” .......................................................................................... liberty I and II9:30 am - 10:15 am Workshops: session #2 -- Pejman Azarmina: “Build Your self-Awareness in Five easy steps” ................... salon A-B-C -- Jean Moroney: “Jump start Your next speech” ................................................... salon d-e -- seth Greenwald: “secrets of a Creative leader” ................................................. liberty I and II

10:30 am 11:00 am Parade of Banners ............................................................ Ballroom lobby11:00 am 11:15 am Break

11:15 am 11:45 pm hall of Fame ..................................................................... Grand Ballroom11:45 pm 12:45 pm General session: lance Miller “how to Build a Championship Club” ................................ Grand Ballroom

12:45 pm 1:30 pm Buffet lunch ..................................................................... Grand Ballroom1:45 pm 3:15 pm Business Meeting ............................................................. Grand Ballroom3:15 pm 3:30 pm Break ................................................................................3:30 pm 3:45 pm Briefing for Table Topics officials ...................................... liberty I and II Briefing for Contestants .................................................... Coat room3:45 pm 5:00 pm Table Topics Contest ........................................................ Grand Ballroom5:00 pm 6:00 pm Keynote Address: lance Miller “losing My Way to the World Championship” .................. Grand Ballroom

6:00 pm 7:00 pm dinner ............................................................................... Grand Ballroom

7:00 pm 7:15 pm Briefing for humorous speech officials ............................ liberty I & II Breifing for humorous speech Contestants ..................... Coat room7:15 pm 9:15 pm humorous speech Contest .............................................. Grand Ballroom9:15 pm 9:30 pm Closing events .................................................................. Grand Ballroom9:30 pm ---- Fun night .......................................................................... liberty I, II and III


WelCoMe And TABle oF ConTenTs

Where Leaders are Madehttp://www.toastmasters.org

The Mission of ToastmastersInternational:

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.

Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of humankind.

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters Internation-al continually expand its worldwide network of member clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs.

The Mission ofToastmasters District 46:

The mission of district 46 is to enhance the quality and performance and extend the network of the member clubs of Toastmasters International within the boundaries of the district, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:

1) Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals

2) ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its individual members

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

notes:educational designations listed on name badges are from submitted registration forms. educa-tional designations in the journal are from TI reports as of november 1, 2013.

By attending this event, you acknowledge you may be videographed and/or photographed. If you do not want your likeness to be used in future marketing materials, please see the conference chair.

Table of Contents

Welcome and Table of Contents .................................................3

General Information and Venue Map..........................................4

Welcome: Queens Borough President helen Marshall ..............5

Toastmasters International President: George Yen, dTM ..........6

Welcome: district Governor Kazuo noguchi, dTM ....................7

Welcome: lGeT neerja Purang, dTM .......................................8

Welcome: lGM Jennifer Chan, dTM ..........................................9

Welcome: Conference Chair raoul Yacinthe, ACB, AlB............10

Keynote and General session speaker: lance Miller, dTM ......11

education Workshops: session 1 ...............................................12

Marc Williams

donna Mikkin

Michael Platania

education Workshops: session 2 ...............................................13

Pejman Azarmina

Jean Moroney

seth Greenwald

Photo Album ...........................................................................14

district history and Past leaders ...............................................16

Past district 46 Governors..........................................................17

Table Topics Contest Information ...............................................18

humorous speech Contest Information .....................................20

district 46 officers ......................................................................22

Fall 2013 Conference Committee Chairs ...................................24

Fall 2013 Conference Volunteers ...............................................25

Fall 2013 Conference sponsors and special Thanks ................42

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General InFormatIon and venue map

Registrationthe registration desk will be open from 7:00am to 7:00pm. receive your badges, buy your raffle tickets, and collect your parking validation tickets here.

BadgesConference name badges are required at all events.

Required Briefings for Contestants,Judges and Contest OfficialsJudges and contest officials for the table topics contest will meet in liberty I and II at 3:30pm. Contes-tants will meet at the same time in the coat room. Judges and contest officials for the Humorous Speech contest will meet in liberty I & II at 7:00pm. Contes-tants will meet at the same time in the coat room.

Raffle Ticketsremember to purchase raffle tickets in the Ballroom lobby. tickets are 6 for $5 or 1 for $1.

Credentialsplease obtain your credentials when you arrive. the credentials desk will be open from 7:30am to 1:30pm in the Coat room.

Parade of BannersIf you are carrying your club banner, please obtain a ribbon at the registration desk. participants will line up at 10:15am in the Ballroom lobby. please follow the instructions of the committee members in charge of the parade. distinguished status will be as of november 9th, 2013. Your banners will be hung in the Ballroom; please remember to collect your club banner before leaving the conference site.

Recording Devicesrecording the workshops is strictly prohibited unless permission has been granted by the workshop pre-senter.

Cell Phonesas a courtesy to your fellow conference attendees, please turn off your cell phones, or at least put them in silent mode.

Microphone Useall speakers are encouraged to use microphones. For optimal sound quality, please use a normal speaking voice. a handheld microphone should be 6 to 12 inch-es away from your mouth at an angle of 45 degrees or less. lavaliere microphones should be connected to a tie or lapel at about chest pocket or mid breastbone height.


Queens Borough President

toastmasters international PresiDent


distriCt governor

dear district 46 members and friends!

Welcome to our FUn and exciting educational event, our district 46 Fall Conference at the new York Laguardia Marriott!

our Conference theme is “enjoy the Journey.”

When we accomplish our goals, we feel great about it. do you remember that moment of winning? do you member how you pushed yourself to the edge beyond your own limits? But did you forget about how hard you tried? Perhaps, all are yes. When we concentrate on our goals with joy, we accomplish more than we can imagine at the beginning, since we can go further when we are having fun. After thinking back once in a while, you will be surprised how much you accomplished. Here is a trick in life - Just continue and don’t stop!

it is always good to have clear goals of one step at a time, with fun. if we enjoy that journey, we can endure a lot of hard work and achieve even higher goals with the same amount of time and effort. How we think positively in our mindset makes a lot of difference in life.

occasionally, we may encounter hardships in life. our district experienced how Hurricane sandy in new York and new Jersey, for instance, damaged our daily life physically just about 1 week before the Fall Conference 2012. But we as the district 46 family passionately managed to open our Conference, continuously helping each other with positive team spirit for our future. district 46 came back to become select distinguished at the end of the year by June 2013!

thanks to our Fall Conference Chair, raoul Yacinthe, and every one of the Conference Chairs and volunteers, including YoU, we will have an exciting day of journey in life today. the Conference team made this happen for the members and guests. thank you all!

i am grateful to the toastmasters international organization with great people around. i am also lucky to be part of new York City event, which is the most dynamic and powerful city in the world.

Please enjoy YoUr journey today towards your life journey with fun.

Best regards,Kazuo Noguchi, DTMDistrict Governor 2013-2014, District 46, Toastmasters International


Lt. governor edUCAtion And trAining

Welcome to the district 46 Fall Conference! it’s an exciting time for our dis-trict as we continue to grow, adapt, stay motivated and “member-focused,” and at the same time continue to be “relevant” and “open to new ideas.” the Fall Conference is an exciting event in which we meet and bring in-spired people together to ensure that we share ideas and allow ourselves to grow.

toastmasters is a journey which you have taken to become better communicators and leaders. today is the day where you are surrounded by many other toastmaster friends who are here to share the same journey as you. it is a day filled with fun and opportunities to learn and meet other toastmaster friends.

today’s conference is a true reflection of the strength of our leaders – our Conference Chair raoul Yacinthe and all the amazing committee chairs and volunteers who have spent countless hours to make this day a fun filled day for you.

i’d like to give you an idea of what you can expect and what we hope to achieve throughout the day. First, let’s welcome 2005 World Champion of Public speaking Lance Miller, who is going to share with you how to build a “Champion Club” and later today he will also present “How to Lose your way to the World Championship”. the high points of the day are the two contests - the Humorous speech and the table topics contests, along with several educational workshops lined up for you.

the theme of the conference – “enjoy the Journey” – is a true testament of our journeys that we have taken individually and collectively.

We should all be very proud of where we are today and excited about where we are headed.

Before i close, i’d like to thank each of you for attending the conference and bringing your expertise to our gathering and “enjoying this Journey” together.

You, as organization members and leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experi-ence to help us pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset, today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do without your support and leadership. throughout this conference, i ask you to stay engaged, have fun, meet as many toastmaster friends as you can, and specially take time to say “hello” to our “First timers,” make them feel home, and learn from your fellow toastmasters.

My personal respect and thanks go out to all of you.

Warm Regards,Neerja Purang, DTMLt. Governor Education & Training, District 46

Neerja Purang, DTMLt. Governor Education and Training

District 46 Toastmasters


Jennifer Chan, DTMLt. Governor MarketingToastmasters District 46

Lt. governor MArketing

dear toastmasters and Friends,

Welcome to the 2013 Fall Conference! today’s theme is “enjoy the Journey.” i encourage you to learn from the educational workshops and our esteemed guest and keynote speaker, Lance Miller. greet some first timers and welcome them to the district 46 family. they will remember you. Make an effort to meet 5 new people, and learn about their club and their toastmasters experience.

district 46 is comprised of many people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, we all have something in common – to become better communicators and/or leaders. talk to your leaders, make new friends as well as reacquaint with old friends. We’re all here to help you become a better toastmaster.

Be proud of your club and achievements as you march in during the Parade of Banners. the wonderful dis-play of banners and ribbons represent your vast contributions.

today you will listen to the best of our divisions in the Humorous speech and table topics contests. Help support the contestants, as they have gone through a journey of preparation and share with you their growth in becoming better speakers. i know you will learn, laugh, and enjoy the experience. Perhaps you will become inspired to compete in the spring for the international speech Contest or evaluation Contest.

Congratulations and many thanks to Lt. governor education and training neerja Purang, Conference Chair raoul Yacinthe, and our team of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. they worked hard for many months, and without them there wouldn’t be a conference today. Please take a moment to thank them for their efforts.take the excitement and energy of today back to your next Club meeting. share your experiences and most importantly - enjoy the Journey!

Warmest regards,Jennifer Chan, DTMLt. Governor Marketing

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ConFerenCe CHAir

Welcome,

on behalf of district 46, i welcome you with open arms and a warm embrace to the Fall 2013 conference. Your education, satisfaction and enjoyment are at the top of our priorities. We hope that you especially enjoy your journey, today of all days, on this november 23rd of the year 2013.

one of the most common words uttered in toastmaster circles is “journey” when referring to the time period that you are spending in the toastmasters culture and environment. Most of us take that journey seriously because it is, and could be, a lifelong wish to become a better communicator and leader. the desire to improve your communication and leadership skills can be daunting, if not overwhelming at times. if you are just starting your journey, brace yourself and take heart because it will not be always easy, but so rewarding and hopefully enjoyable. if you started your journey a while ago and may have forgotten the trials and trepidations of the journey, then take heart, because you are in the midst of an enjoyable journey.

the one thing that may distinguish your journey and make it unique is the approach. the approach is: to be true to yourself and give it all that you have and to the best of your abilities. Always keep in mind that toast-masters is a journey that will be more fulfilling and rewarding if you intend to “enjoy the Journey”. neverthe-less, remember that toastmasters is “Where Leaders Are Made.”

Respectfully yours,Raoul YacintheFall 2013 Conference Chair

Raoul Yacinthe, ACB, ALBDistrict 46 Fall 2013 Conference Chair

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Lance Miller:“How to Build a Championship Club”

keYnote and generAL session sPeAker

Lance Miller, dtM and 2005 World Champion of Public speaking, is an award-winning speaker and trainer. He brings to the podium a unique mix of talent and life experience that has shaped his philosophy and viewpoint of the world. He has delivered over 3,000 pre-sentations in more than 40 countries on subjects ranging from communication and leader-ship to a wide variety of business and personal success subjects.

Lance has been active in toastmasters since 1992 and considers himself a “product” of the toastmasters Communication and Leadership Program. since winning the World Championship in 2005, Lance has been sharing with toastmasters around the world how they can enhance their own personal success by succeeding in toast-masters.

General Session: Lance Miller, “How to Build a Championship Club”in 1999, Lance was instrumental in building his home club to 95 members and the #4 Club in toastmasters international. in this general session, he shares his leadership journey of dynamic club environment, attributing to one of the critical success factors his winning the World Championship of Public speaking.

Lance will share real-life, hands-on actions to (a) create a successful dynamic club environment; (b) build membership; (c) handle difficult people; (d) understand the critical actions to a club’s success.

He delivered a similar seminar at the 2006 toastmasters international Convention in Washington dC, and has helped over 30 districts enhance their club experiences in the world.

Keynote Address: Lance Miller, “Losing My Way to the World Championship”Lance shares humorous stories of frustration and life lessons from 13 years of competing in the toastmasters internation-al speech Contests. He walks the audience through many of the lessons learned by pushing himself beyond his comfort zone and by making mistakes in toastmasters. Lance explains how he worked the contest experiences to develop his speaking skills and how this led to his achievement as a winner of the World Championship of Public speaking and his success as a professional speaker.

Lance’s Accomplishments: 1984 - Los Angeles olympic organizing Committee, nestle, Anheuser Bush and katz Media group. For 15 years he developed and managed sales and marketing programs for businesses in the fields of Law, Construction, international Finance, Alternative Health and the internet.From 1990 to 1993 - national spokesperson for Citizens for an Alternative tax system, where he addressed community & political groups throughout California and nevada and was the guest on over 150 television and talk radio shows across America.From 1997 to 2003 - vice President of the international Foundation for Human rights and tolerance where he organized and led international Human rights Marathons in the United states and europe covering over 10,000 miles in over 15 countries.From 2004 to 2008 - President of the Way to Happiness Foundation international. the Foundation delivers programs in 94 languages and 100 countries, teaching universal character and ethics principles to assist individuals and organizations around the world by creating values of trust, honesty and responsibility.A member of the Board of directors of the glendale California Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the Leadership glendale Program.over 300 public addresses delivered at civic forums and official gatherings on the importance of fundamental human rights as a foundation to civilization, peace and economic prosperity.Participated in the management teams of 5 new business start-ups. Most recently he served as President of diesel tek, inc., an environmental technology company that is providing new cost-effective solutions to the diesel industry to reduce diesel exhaust emissions and greenhouse gases while increasing engine performance, fuel mileage and engine life.

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edUCAtionAL WorksHoPs - session 1 • 8:30 - 9:15AM

Session 1: 8:30am-9:15amWorkshop 1: Marc WilliamsBreakout Session Title: Open Your Bottle Cap and Cash It In!

Session Abstract:this workshop is designed to help you craft the skills necessary to elevate your career, enhance your leadership skills, and multiply your economic growth. Public speaking is the pathway to success. From the interview to the marketing presentation to the panel discussion to the consultation, the ability to communicate effectively to an audience separates the merely successful from the highly successful. start your elevation to success as we explore the benefits of effective communication skills and practice the rules of e.n.g.A.g.e.M.e.n.t. Be prepared to take center stage!

Session 1: 8:30am-9:15amWorkshop 2: Donna MikkinBreakout Session Title: One In A Million: Be Authentic and Love What You Do”

Session Abstract:donna will use her real life stories to capture the audience’s attention and masterfully challenge each attendee to embrace what makes them Unique. donna had to reshape the perception she had of herself and allow herself to feel worthy; by doing this she lays the foundation for others to feel worthy as well. this session is about bringing people together and having audience members feel connected while they embrace what is authentic to them.

Session 1: 8:30am-9:15amWorkshop 3: Michael PlataniaBreakout Session Title: The Perfect Elevator Pitch: Speak withPower, Passion and Purpose

Session Abstract:Forget the bio and drop the 30-second resume. this interactive workshop will revolutionize the way you think about yourself and present your business. You will never give a robotic, boring, uninspired elevator pitch again. this is not the standard business model of how to give an elevator Pitch. Clients don’t care what you know, they want to know that you care. during this workshop you will learn how to create an elevator Pitch that is joyful, engaging, and moves people to ac-tion, and to deliver your pitch with ease and confidence. it will captivate those to whom you deliver it, leaving them wanting to know more.


edUCAtionAL WorksHoPs - session 2 • 9:30 - 10:15AM

Session 2: 9:30am-10:15amWorkshop 1: Pejman AzarminaBreakout Session Title: Build your Self-Awareness Pyramid in Five Easy Steps

Session Abstract:in this interactive workshop, the participants will learn about the five key dimensions of self-awareness, which include: Personal values, thinking Content, thinking Process, Mode of operation and Connection style. then, they are asked to take a self-assessment questionnaire that will help them gain deeper insights into their values, thoughts, habits and communication styles. the presenter will help the participants interpret their self-awareness profiles and will conclude the session with some practical tips on how to utilize this new knowledge in everyday decisions, social interactions and leadership practices.

Session 2: 9:30am-10:15amWorkshop 2: Jean MoroneyBreakout Session Title: Jump Start Your Next Speech

Session Abstract:the key to a great speech is preparation. the key to preparation is to quickly choose a topic you can be excited to develop, not one that fizzles out so you drop it and start over. in this workshop, Jean Moroney will work you through a 3-step process for coming up with a topic and a simple structure you can hang your speech on. After that, every minute of preparation you can add will make it even better. You will come away with many ideas to speak on and have one topic “jump started” for your next speech.

Session 2: 9:30am-10:15amWorkshop 3: Seth GreenwaldBreakout Session Title: Secrets of A Creative Leader

Session Abstract:this workshop is based on the concepts and activities described in Mr. greenwald’s book “secrets of a Creative Warrior.” A high degree of participation is encouraged during this energetic, fun-filled session. there will be little theory involved. instead, be prepared to engage your intuitive side as you’re challenged to perceive the world in fresh new ways. Creativity is all about discovery and adventure. Be ready to maintain an open mind as you begin your exciting journey on the path of the Creative Leader.



Thank You for Being a Part of the TEAM


distriCt HistorY & PAst LeAders

toastmasters international is an organization dedicated

to improving people’s communica-tion and leadership skills in a mutually supportive and positive learning environment. From the basement of a YMCA in 1924 in santa Ana, California, toast-masters, now in 116 countries,creates the leaders the world and business needs. toastmasters international established district 46 on July 1, 1955, to support the 21 toastmasters clubs and 454 members in metro-politan new York and northern new Jersey.By June 2008, district 46 grew more than twelve-fold to 260 clubs. this aggressive growth necessitated splitting the district into two. the 128 clubs meeting east of the Hudson river organized into a new district 46 effective July 1, 2008, and the clubs west of the Hudson river became district 83.A succession of dedicated volunteer district gov-ernors and their teams guided district 46’s rapid growth. Five district governors led district 46 to President’s distinguished district status (top-6 ranking worldwide): Mark Lavergne (1993-1994), Pam keyzer Judd (1998-1999), Amelia L. Abad (1999-2000), rose Martino-gerhard (2000-2001), and steve Chen (2010-2011). Lavergne, Judd, and Abad also received the annual President’s extension Award to recognize the three districts with the most club marketing growth.select distinguished district governors (ranked 7-12 in the world) include elias ezra (1978-1979), deanna Brown (1987- 1988), Jim samuel (1997-1998), and Mary neff (2009-2010). neff also received the mem-bership award given to the top three districts with the highest percentage of clubs having at least 20

members. distin-guished district governors since 1975 include Carol isselian (1980-1981), Joseph Bowen (1982- 1983), Margaret Flory (1983-1984), sister Alma Wedge (1984- 1985), george sepsie (1995-1996), nick LoBue (2002-2003), Bibi Haddad (2006-2007), and radhi spear (2007-2008).in 1995, Mark Brown became the only district 46 member to win the World Championship of Public speaking (WCPs).in 2010, active district 46 member rochelle rice be-came only the 59th Accredited speaker in the world.eight members of district 46 have served two year terms as toastmasters international directors.

Dr. Ralph SmedleyFounder of Toastmasters

Toastmasters founder Ralph Smed-ley poses at his desk in Santa Ana, California.

Members and guests at the “Hi-Jinks Luncheon,” 18th annual Toastmasters Interna-tional Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, August 1949.


Past District 46 Governors

2012-2013 raisa serebrenik, dtM

2011-2012 Penelope Boehm, dtM

2010-2011 steven Chen, dtM

2009-2010 Mary neff, Ph.d., dtM

2008-2009 elaine rodgers, dtM

2007-2008 radhi spear, dtM

2006-2007 Bibi Haddad, dtM

2005-2006 Anthonio Figueroa, dtM, rA*

2004-2005 Himendu Chaudhuri, dtM

2003-2004 Brad shilling, dtM

2002-2003 nicholas LoBue, dtM

2001-2002 Fran okeson, dtM

2000-2001 rose Martino-gerhard, dtM

1999-2000 Amelia L. Abad, dtM

1998-1999 Pam (keyzer) Judd, dtM, Pid*

1997-1998 Jim samuel, dtM

1996-1997 george tully, dtM

1995-1996 george sepsie, dtM

1994-1995 emmogene James, dtM

1993-1994 Mark Lavergne, dtM, Pid*

1992-1993 Laurie Jones, dtM

1991-1992 richard Maemone, dtM

1990-1991 gregory Batson, dtM

1989-1990 Maria Wojcicki, dtM

1988-1989 neal gerhard, dtM

1987-1988 deanna Brown, dtM

1986-1987 Hadassa Legatt, dtM

1985-1986 Lee Abramson, dtM

1984-1985 sister Alma M. Wedge, dtM

1983-1984 Margaret Flory, dtM, Pid*

1982-1983 Joseph L. Bowen, dtM

1981-1982 James Friend, dtM

1980-1981 Carol e. isselian, dtM

1979-1980 Morris M. Meislik, dtM

1978-1979 elias ezra, dtM

1977-1978 Frank Banks, dtM

1976-1977 Frank tully, dtM

1975-1976 rudy stiefel, dtM

1974-1975 Leroy schellhardt, dtM

1973-1974 Lavern Lee, dtM

1972-1973 “robby” roberts, dtM, Pid*

1971-1972 robert Lommel, dtM

1970-1971 Major Joseph Boland, dtM

1969-1970 William J. Winters, dtM

1968-1969 Joseph W. Hickenbottom

1967-1968 William i. van gelder

1966-1967 grafton dickson, dtM, Pid*

1965-1966 Meyer Bronstein, esq.

1964-1965 James g. kalley, dtM, Pid*

1963-1964 Peter F. sarhou

1962-1963 Cleve L. Campbell, Pid*

1961-1962 William J. Costello, dtM

1960-1961 Commander William gerber

1959-1960 karl M. shaw

1958-1959 thomas r. Mcdonald, Pid*

1957-1958 g. Henry Leslie

1956-1957 robert A. gibney, dtM, Pid*

1955-1956 dr. Walter r. Campbell

* would later serve as international director or regional Advisor


tABLe toPiCs Contest

Briefing – Judges and Contest Officials3:30 PM – 03:45 PMLocation: Liberty i & ii

Briefing - Contestants3:30 PM - 3:45 PMLocation: Coat room

Table Topic Contest3:45 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: grand Ballroom

Contest Chair: Jurrie reinders

Contest Chief Judge: kenneth oehlkers

Contestant Interviewer: Leonard Lubarsky

Contestants:steve Chendavid e. Cutlerdavid Hobermannicole MinichielloJean C. MorrisJessica PearlBrian robinsonkaren seeman(Listed in alphabetical order)

JUDGING CRITERIA

speech development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. the table topics response is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and conclusion. the response is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures if appropriate, and is delivered smoothly.

effectiveness is your subjective judgement of how the response came across. Were you able to deter-mine the speaker’s purpose? did the speech relate directly to the given question or topic? Was the response clearly and logically presented?

Physical presentation of the response carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. the speaker’s appearance should reinforce his or her response. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions, and body position-ing.

voice is the sound that carries the message. it should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Language refers to the choice of words that relate to the understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely. Proper use of grammar and correct punctuation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.


TABLE TOPICS™ CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT

Judge’s Official Ballot – Table Topics™ Contest

(Detach and submit to counters)

Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)

First Place 3 points

Second Place 2 points

Third Place 1 point

(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)

Speech DevelopmentOpening, Body, Close,Organization, Smoothness

CONTENT

55

30 23-29 17-22 0-16

EffectivenessLogic, Directness, EnthusiasmAchievement of Purpose,Audience Response

25 18-24 11-17 0-10

PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area

DELIVERY

30

15 11-14 6-10 0-5

VoiceFlexibility, Volume

15 11-14 6-10 0-5

AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience

LANGUAGE

15

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection

5 4 3 2

TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)

JUDGING ITEMS

SUGGESTED POINT VALUES

EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.


HUMoroUs sPeeCH Contest

JUDGING CRITERIA sPeeCH deveLoPMent is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. the speech is structured around a purpose or theme, and the structure must include an opening, body and conclusion. A good humorous speech immediately engages the audience’s attention and then builds to a significant conclusion; it is not a series of jokes or a monologue.

eFFeCtiveness refers to your subjective judgment of how the speech came across. What was the purpose or theme of the speech? did the speech relate directly to that purpose or theme? Was humor used effectively?

sPeeCH vALUe justifies the act of speaking. the speaker has a responsibility to say something meaning-ful and original to the audience, even in a humorous speech. the ideas should be important, even though they are presented humorously.

AUdienCe resPonse reflects the audience’s reac-tion to the speech. did the speech hold the audience’s interest? did people understand and laugh at the hu-mor? PHYsiCAL presentation of a speech carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. the speaker’s appearance should reinforce the speech. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning.

voiCe is the sound that carries the message. it should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and vol-ume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

MAnner is the indirect revelation of the speaker’s real self as the speech is delivered. the speaker should speak with enthusiasm and assurance, showing inter-est in the audience and confidence in their reactions.

APProPriAteness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audience hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts, should fit the occasion and should be in good taste.

CorreCtness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronun-ciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

Briefing – Judges and Contest Officials7:00 PM – 7:15 PMLocation: Liberty I & II

Briefing - Contestants7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Location: Coat Room

Humorous Speech Contest7:15 PM – 9:15 PMLocation: Grand Ballroom

Contest Chair: Thomas Marino

Contest Chief Judge: Brian Lin

Contestant Interviewer: Jason Wisdom

Contestants:Steven BradyBill ColihanLesley Cox Jason KopylecUla PietzykowskaKaren SeemanKevin ShannonSusan Stoever(Listed in alphabetical order)


HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT

Judge’s Official Ballot – Humorous Speech Contest

(Detach and submit to counters)

Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)

First Place 3 points

Second Place 2 points

Third Place 1 point

(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)

Speech DevelopmentStructure, Organization, Support Material C

ONTENT

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15 12-14 10-11 0-9

EffectivenessAchievement of Purpose,Interest, Reception

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

Speech ValueIdeas, Logic, Original Thought

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

Audience ResponseAttentiveness, Laughter, Interest, Reception

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area

DELIVERY

30

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

VoiceFlexibility, Volume

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

MannerDirectness, Assurance,Enthusiasm

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience

LANGUAGE

15

10 8 6-7 0-5

CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection

5 4 3 2

TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)

JUDGING ITEMS

SUGGESTED POINT VALUES

EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.


distriCt 46 oFFiCers

District Governor .................................................................. Kazuo Noguchi, DTMLt. Gov. Education & Training ............................................. Neerja Purang, DTMLt. Governor Marketing ........................................................ Jennifer Chan, DTMImmediate Past District Governor....................................... Raisa Serebrenik, DTMTreasurer ............................................................................... Jeff Jardine, CTM, CLSecretary ............................................................................... Michiko Kuroda, DTMPublic Relations Officer ....................................................... Dora Abreu, CC, ALBNew Media Officer ................................................................ Kathryn Grimm, ACB, ALBSergeant At Arms ................................................................. Raoul Yacinthe, ACB, ALBWebmaster ............................................................................ Mitch Schwartz, CC, CLAwards Chair ........................................................................ Cathe McGowan, ACB, ALSClub Coach Chair ................................................................. Lori Merriam, CC, ALBClub Mentor Chair ................................................................ Letitea Archer, DTMClub Retention Advisor ........................................................ Steve Chen, DTM, PDGClub Retention Chair ............................................................ Robert Goodman, ACG, ALBClub Success Chair .............................................................. Mark LaVergne, DTM, PID, PDGConference Chair (Fall) ........................................................ Raoul Yacinthe, ACB, ALBCredentials Chair .................................................................. Brad Shilling, DTM, PDGDistinguished Coordinator .................................................. Amelia Abad, DTM, PDGDistrict Chief Judge .............................................................. Andy Lewis, ACG, CLMalaysia Convention Chair.................................................. Elaine Rogers, DTM, PDGMarketing Advisor ................................................................ Brian Lin, DTM, PDGMarketing Analysis ............................................................... Ivan Farkas, ACB, CLNew Club Extension Chair ................................................... Gregory ScotlandParliamentarian..................................................................... Penelope Boehm, DTMRenewals Chair ..................................................................... John Schaffer, ACS, CLTLI Dean (Summer) ............................................................... Charnette Lewis, DTMTLI Dean (Winter) .................................................................. Bill Kennedy, DTMTLI Education Chair .............................................................. Jay Pressman, ACS, ALBTLI Facility Chair................................................................... Jennifer Morgan, CC, CLTLI Hospitality Chair ............................................................. Paul Calio, CCTLI Registration Chair .......................................................... Ivan Farkas, ACB, CLTLI Registration Chair .......................................................... Cecelia Wallace, CC, CL


Division A Governor Thomas Marino, DTMAsst. div A governor Marcia green, dtMAsst. div A governor vanessa simon, ACs,ALsArea 11 governor rafael vargas, CC, CLArea 12 governor Len Caputo, ACBArea 13 governor roquita Johnson, CCArea 14 governor isabelle A edwards, ACs, CLArea 15 governor dane Almassy

Division B Governor Jonathan Yu, ACS, ALSAsst. div B governor Marie thompson, ACs, ALsArea 21 governor sylvia Brabham, ACs, CLArea 22 governor Jacqueline Carr, ACg, ALBArea 23 governor diana Beck, CCArea 24 governor salvatore oppedisano, CCArea 25 governor Aaron Brown, ACs, CL

Division C Governor Phyllis Steinberg, DTMAsst. div C governor ivan Farkas, ACB, CLArea 31 governor Mary nishimoto, CC, ALBArea 32 governor david Mohammed, ACB, CLArea 33 governor Mark reiter, CC, ALBArea 34 governor Michael Platania, CC, CLArea 35 governor edwin rodriguez, CC, CL

Division D Governor Marcia Berry, ACS, ALBAsst. div d governor eloise Johnny, ACs, ALBArea 41 governor roland Ferrao, CC, CLArea 42 governor stephanie spruyt, CC, CLArea 43 governor darlene Bois, ACg, ALBAsst. Area 43 governor Marcia Chambers, CC, CLArea 44 governor June Babb, ACB, CLAsst. 44 governor norine Wright, CLArea 45 governor georgia Jones, ACg, ALB

Division E Governor Leonard Lubarsky, ACB, CLArea 51 governor Wendy Alvarez, CC, ALBAsst. Area 51 governor Carl Currie Asst. Area 51 governor Andres Menocal Asst. Area 51 governor daniil shapiro Area 52 governor stephanie Chang, ACs, ALB

Asst. Area 52 governor evelia Foster, ACB, CLArea 53 governor Lisa Qu, ACB, CLArea 54 governor Madeleine nichols, ACg, ALBArea 55 governor Alzonia Cunningham, ACB, CL

Division F Governor Jurrie Reinders, ACB, ALBAsst. div F gov. (e) roman Posyavin, ACB, CLAsst. div F gov. (M) kuei-Ming Fan, CC, ALBArea 61 governor Pejman Azarmina, ACg, ALBArea 62 governor Penny Wood, ACs, ALBArea 63 governor Jesse scinto, CC, CLArea 64 governor Pamela Burke, ACB, ALBArea 65 governor Hernando Mayano, CC

Division G Governor Patricia John, ACS, ALBAsst. div g gov. (e) randolph Hunt, ACs, ALBAsst. div g gov. (M) keiko sakagami, ACs, ALBArea 71 governor sashi ghosal, CC, ALBArea 72 governor dian duke, CC, ALBArea 73 governor rhoundy Jones, ACBArea 74 governor imelda guevara-Araja, ACB, ALBAsst. Area 74 gov. (e) Babatunde tugbobo, ACB ALBAsst. Area 74 gov. (M) ellen Caesar, ACs ALBArea 75 governor dana F. gumb, ACg, ALB

Division H Governor Brian Goldfeder, CC, CLAsst. div H governor Yianni gouvis, ACB, CL Area 81 governor Helen Chin, ACBAsst. Area 81 governor Fern rashkover, dtMArea 82 governor timothy Jochen, CCArea 83 governor Bill kennedy, dtMArea 84 governor glen ringersen, ACg, ALBArea 85 governor dara Wolfskill, CLAsst. Area 85 governor Bill gomez, ACB, CL

Thank you to all District 46 Division Governors, Area Governors, and Assistants for your support and assistance!


ConFerenCe CoMMittee CHAirs

Certificates.........................................................................................Patricia John, ACs, ALB; Harriet Lewis, ACs, ALB

Conference Logo designer......................................................................................................Joan M. Hassler, ACB, CL

Corporate sponsorship................................................. dr.sandra slaughter, CL; Jacqueline Brown; Melanie guinyard

education........................................Laurent nicourt; Jairo Mata; Louise Manigault, dtM; karen Williamson, ACs, ALB

external Marketing..................................................................................................................Marcia Chambers, CC, CL

Facilities..............................................Yanni gouvis, ACB, CL; William A. kennedy, dtM; AnnMarie J. Perciballi, ACs;

glen ringersen, ACg, ALB; nancy rocks, ACg, ALB

First timers ..............................................................................................Janice smith, ACB, ALB; dian duke, CC, ALB

Flier designer ............................................................................................ Humberto Arevalo, ACB, ALB; evie Pacheco

Fund raising and raffles ................................................................... ellen Caesar, ACs, ALB; delores Boone, CC, CL

Hospitality .....................................................................................sherba richards, CC, ALB; valerie Mapp Palma, CC

internal Marketing ................................................................evelyn Marrero, CC, CL; imelda guevara-Araja, ACB, ALB

Journal design............................................................................................................................ John glozek, ACs, ALs

Parade of Banners........................................................................................................................................Liz schwartz

Photography .................................Mark Baker, CC, ALB; natasha neysmith; ralph M. Ferraro, CC; norine Wright, CL

Program Coordination ........ Alicia edwards, CC, ALB; rafael vargas, CC, CL, Jeffrey duquesne, AtMg; nate Maurer

Proofreader..............................................................................................................................................Mary neff, dtM

registration .........................................................................................................................................Mimi Hou, CC, CL

transportation Coordination ......Beverly Lundgren, CC, ALB; Babatunde tugbobo, ACB ALB; rayness smith, CC, CL

Web ............................................................................................................................................Mitch schwartz, CC, CL


ConFerenCe voLUnteers

THANK YOU

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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THANK YOUThe entire District wishes to express their thanks

to all of you from Committee Chairs and members, Contestants, Contest Officials, volunteers and you. Yes, you for attending and participating in

this wonderful event.

Thumbs up from the Douglas Elliman Toastmasters Club for an outstanding Fall

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Enjoy the Journey Area 21 Governor — Sylvia Brabham, ACS, CL

Area 22 Governor — Jacqueline Carr, ACG, ALB

Area 23 Governor — Diana Beck, CC

Area 24 Governor — Salvatore Oppedisano, CC

Area 25 Governor — Aaron Brown, ACS, CL

Assistant Div B Governor — Marie Thompson, ACS, ALS

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Thank you Division B Team!

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AREA 11 – Rafael Vargas, CC, CL

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Division Governor of Education and Training Marcia Green, DTM

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AREA 13 - Roquita Johnson, CCAREA 14 – Isabelle Edwards, ACB,CL

AREA 15 – Dane Almassy

Assistant Division Governor ofEducation and Training Marcia Green, DTM

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T.I.P. CLUB 1914665CHARTERED JUNE30, 2011

As NYC Managers & Confidential Employees:

• OUR MEA JOURNEY Leads Us to Better City Service ••OUR TOASTMASTER JOURNEY Makes Us Better Leaders and Speakers ••OUR JOURNEY is Enjoyed at the Area, Division, and District Levels•

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We ENJOY the Journey!!

Contact: Dr. Sandra Slaughter,CL PresidentAddress: P.O. Box 1482, New York, New York 10013Website: http://tipclub.toastmastersclubs.org

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

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I LEARNED TO LOOK COMFORTABLE AND FEEL GOOD ABOUT MY LEADERSHIP SKILLS. YOU HAVE HONORED ME WITH YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT. BEING AN AREA GOVERNOR WAS A REWARDING EXPERIENCE, TEACHING ME ABOUT BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS.

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ConFerenCe sPonsors & sPeCiAL tHAnks

Thank you for helping us “Enjoy the Journey” as we strive to improve our Leadership and Communication Skills

We appreciate your contributions!

special thanks to the Laguardia Airport Marriott for hostingthe toastmasters district 46 Fall 2013 Conference!

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INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS:Amelia Abad, Andy Lewis, Beverly Howard, Bracha Marjorie Melzer, Bruce k. segall, Casmas Bailey,

Charnette Lewis, exit realty, gail Proto, golfing Magazine, Haft2laugh Comedy Productions,

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stevenson derodar, teleworknyma.com, the Living Memorial, timely signs, inc., tom Marino,

vanessa simon, Walwyn Accounting & tax solutions, inc, William s. eaton

IN KIND SPONSORS:Anthony desimone, John J. glozek, Jr, kendra Charisse Porter, Mary neff, Mitch schwartz

RAFFLE PRIzE DONORS: gail Proto, Anthony desimone

FIRST TIMERS RAFFLE DONORS: Janice smith, raisa serebrenik

DISTRICT 46 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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