Toastmasters International District 19
The Transmitter Covering all of Iowa and the best parts of Illinois and Nebraska/Summer 2011
Spring 2011 Thank You Isn’t Enough................1 A Toastmaster Learning Community.......... 1 There is a Time.... 2 Summer’s Bursting........................ 3 Investing in Employees........... 4 What’s Going on in D19?.................... 5 District 19 Education Awards.......... 6 Hilltop Toastmasters.................... 12 Remembering Pete Thurman.... 13 Old Capitol’s 60th Anniversary....... 14 D19 Business.... 15 Spring Conference Photos............... 16
Thank You Isn’t Enough Thomas Lindaman, DTM, District 19 Governor
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s the 2010-2011 Toastmasters year draws to a close, I’ve taken time to look back on the year that has been and I am in awe of what we have accomplished. No one person could have done what we as a District have done this year. For that, we should be proud because we rallied together, rolled up our sleeves, and made a difference. I’m a big believer in expressing heartfelt gratitude, and this Toastmasters year for District 19 certainly warrants it. A simple “thank you” isn’t enough for all the work we have put into this year. Still, I feel it needs to be said because without you, our success this year wouldn’t have been possible.
There are some individuals I would like to recognize. To LeAnn, your drive and attention to making sure we’re doing things by the book has been greatly appreciated more than you know. Your leadership has elevated us all. Thank you. To Kueier, thank you for being an absolute dynamo. Your enthusiasm has been a spark plug for Thank You, continued page 2
A Toastmaster Learning Community
LeAnn Blankenburg, DTM, District 19 Lt. Governor Education & Training
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e recently held the District 19 Spring Conference in Ames, Iowa, where the members gathered to support each other, network, and to step up to leadership roles as voted upon or appointed. It is definitely a great Toastmasters community. For those of us who attend as many District Conferences as our schedules allow, we know that it is very uplifting, rewarding and challenging in a “bring it home” kind of way. And for those of you who have not attended a Conference, you really need to attend to feel the energy that runs through the
entire event. Put November 11 and 12 on your calendar now. Those are the dates of our fall conference to be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At a conference you get to see some of the best education sessions put on by your fellow D19 memLearning, continued page 2
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Thank You, from page 1
the District, and we reap great benefits from your efforts. To Julia, Diane, Cliff, Ann, and the District 19 Public Relations team, thank you for helping District 19 put its best foot forward to the Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters world. It has been an honor to work with you. To Leah, thank you for constantly being a source of strength this year. This year wouldn’t have gone as smoothly as it did had you not been there to offer words of encouragement or kicks to the backside when needed. To Rhonda, being the District Treasurer is not an easy job, but you did it effectively and with great care and attention to detail. Thank you for jumping in with both feet and taking such great care of the District finances. To the Division and Area Governors, you are the “face” of District 19 more than I am or ever could hope to be. You have served your District well. Thank you for making this year special. To the club officers and members of District 19, you are the lifeblood of this organization. Your drive to succeed as Toastmasters and thrive as clubs have made a tremendous impact on the District this year. Thank you for all you have done this year, and will do in the future. To the families of District Toastmasters, thank you for sharing your loved ones with us this past year. You may not be members yet, but you are as much a part of the District 19 family as any of us. I have one last thank you, and it goes out to each and every one of you. Thank you for the honor of being District Governor. It has transformed my life in ways I’m still discovering, but it wouldn’t have been possible without you. See you soon!
Learning, from page 1
bers, top notch contests that will leave you speechless, community leaders (C&L Award) and famous keynote speakers. This is the BEST community in which to learn. Seeing the growth in members is AWESOME. Thank you District 19 members for a great year in accomplishing education and personal growth goals.
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There is a Time Kueier Chung, Lt. Governor Marketing
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he following remarks are basically those I made at our May 21 District 19 Spring Conference. Now, as then, I want to thank all of you who elected me, supported me, advised me, and worked with me. Thank you again for your support of my Lt. Governor Marketing office this year. It has been a great pleasure working with you and getting to know you. Many of you have become my close friends and supportive colleagues. We email not just weekly or daily, but sometimes several times a day. Often I jump out of bed early in the morning to reply to emails. Still, some of you have accused me of staying up too late— the revealing email times give me away. It has been a year of hard work. It has also been a productive and enjoyable year. Your continuous support and encouragement have made it difficult to leave office. Family obligations in the United States and in my motherland Taiwan, however, have led me not to seek district office next year. I am reminded of a Chinese saying: The tree wants to stay still, yet the wind won’t stop. The child wants to care for the parents, yet they are gone. It tells me I have family obligations to fulfill. As it is said in Ecclesiastes, there is a time for everything. I regret having waited so long to run for the Lt. Governor Marketing office. Things change unexpectedly. I thus would like to encourage those who want to serve Toastmasters to do it now. Don’t wait. Don’t say you might do it later. You never know what might happen later. Still, I will be a Toastmaster. Still, I will recruit new members. And I will see you at contests and conferences. Maybe we will grow old together Toastmasters-ly. Thank you again, friends.
Summer’s Bursting with Club PR Opportunities by Julia Venzke, DTM, District 19 Public Relations Officer
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ard to believe it’s the end of another D19 Toastmasters year. Summer has arrived, offering up vacations, sports events, picnics, reunions, and outdoor festivals. Fun for family and friends, AND full of public relations opportunities for your club! Promote it to the community by: • Getting a table at a local farmer’s market or festival and offering Toastmasters brochures and local club information • Marching in a local parade with your club banner • Hosting a potluck picnic in a local park shelter with other local TM clubs.Invite friends and colleagues that could be potential new members • Following the example of the Toastmasters clubs in the Quad Cities, and working with a local team to have a “Toastmasters night at the ball park.” Maybe one of your Area or Division Governors could throw out the first pitch! • Visiting a Toastmasters club in the area while on vacation. See how things are done in other parts of the US and beyond, and bring new ideas back to your club. Find club information at this TI link: http://reports. toastmasters.org/findaclub/
• Sending photos of club members participating in these events to local papers. Small town papers in particular look for this kind of “local flavor” material. A few “get the word out” ideas to pass on to my fellow D19 Toastmasters, as I pass the Public Relations Officer baton to Diane DeBok for the 2011-12 year. I have greatly enjoyed serving as your PRO. Thank you so much for emailing me information on your club/Area/ Division events, member accomplishments, and other news. The District 19 email Updates wouldn’t have happened with your participation! I look forward to the new Toastmasters year, where I will serve as your District Historian, and wherever else needed. Have a wonderful summer, and Jamie and I will see you at the Fall Conference in Cedar Rapids on November 11-12!
District 19 2010-2011 Public Relations Team Public Relations Officer/Julia Venzke jvenzkeDTM@gmail.com Database Coordinator/ Cliff “Spam Man” Scherrer, Sr. eupdates@machlink.com Web Master/Ann Mangan amangan@trainosha.com Jamie Ward, Julia Venzke, and Gary Whitehill carry a club banner in the 2008 Maifest parade in Amana.
Transmitter Editor/Diane DeBok debok@iowatelecom.net
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Investing in Employees: A Success Story
Speak From Your Heart, Your Message Will Start (TM® Mantra) by Paul Stoube, President, GPC/KFI #4737, Muscatine
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ave you noticed how many companies claim they are investing in their employees? Ever wonder what that actually means? I did, and after being asked to write a brief article about Toastmasters, felt this statement is not merely a claim here at GPC, but a proven fact. The GPC/KFI Toastmasters club was started back in 1981. A group of individuals decided they would like to form a corporate club. They received the full support of our management from day one. Some of the original members were Jim Kent, Cliff McKee, Max Churchill, and Margaret Stych. We enjoy the added benefit and convenience of attending meetings here on site. We typically meet at the GPC/KFI Training Center over the noon hour on the first, third, and fifth Tuesday of each month. The company pays half of the membership dues and provides a meal during each meeting as well. Numerous employees have participated, with successful results, in developing and honing their public speaking skills over the years. I am living proof of that. Despite having the appearance of an outgoing individual, I suffered silently for years with a debilitating phobia of public speaking, avoiding any situation that might involve what I had deemed in my mind as a “performance.” After 24 years with our company, I was offered a chance to work in sales in 2005. Tired of having this demon control my every waking thought, I decided to confront it once and for all. (Your potential is limited only by how many excuses
Members of GPC/KFI #4737 with D19 Governor Thomas Lindaman (front, second from left) and and Lt. Governor Marketing Kueier Chung (front, fourth from left) following presentation of the Corporate Appreciation Award to Muscatine Food Processing.
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you have TM®.) Toastmasters played an instrumental role in that endeavor. Do I still get nervous? Sure, everyone does at times. The big difference now however, is I no longer avoid those situations. On the contrary, I see them as opportunities to grow and expand my abilities. Getting butterflies is perfectly natural. The key is to get them to fly in formation. If you have experienced heart-racing fear over a pending presentation, or if you merely want to improve your public speaking skills, I encourage you to find a club near you and visit it. At GPC-KFI we truly have fun working on all aspects of public speaking. We do not pressure guests to speak when visiting. Becoming better listeners is also a key part of being in Toastmasters. The next time you hear some company touting their investment in its employees, take heart in knowing that GPC backs that statement up with its actions. This success story is not just a single, isolated event but can be found corporate wide. GPC/KFI is the corporate club at Muscatine Food Processing in Muscatine, Iowa. The company received the Corporate Appreciation Award in March.
What’s Going on in District 19? Burlington Club Meets the Public at Farmers Market
By Don Wadleigh, Area Governor Areas 93 and 94 Recently, the Burlington Area Toastmasters Club set up a simple booth at the Burlington Farmer’s Market. Sam Creagan came up with the idea and coordinated the display. More than 20 people expressed an interest, and we hope to get at least two or three as new members. The Farmer’s Market is open from 5-7:30 on Thursday nights in the summer months. Our cost for the space is $5 per event. We’ll continue setting up the display for as long as we can staff it and as long as we think it is worthwhile.
Table Topics and International Speech Contest Winners
Second Annual Toastmasters Night at the Ballpark The second annual Toastmasters Night at the Ballpark will be Saturday, July 16 at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. Come to the Quad Cities for TLI that morning and stay for the game! The cost is $25 and includes BBQ buffet, beverages, and private deck seating with prime views of right field and the Mississippi River. RSVP to Kristin Bruchmann at 563-940-9015 or kristinbruchmann@gmail.com Make checks payable to QC Executive Toastmasters.
Enjoy a Star Spangled Evening Opportunity Knocks Toastmasters is hosting a Star Spangled Evening on Friday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the flagpole at Roosevelt High School, 4419 Center St. 42nd St., Des Moines. Openings are available for Area 52 storytellers. Bring a dish to share, a lawn chair, and your own table service. Parking is available off of Center Street. RSVP by June 25 to Karen at vistespk@yahoo.com
Table Topics Contest: 3rd Place: Albert Lin - Division E 2nd Place: Duane Corpe - Division B 1st Place: Benjamin Carter-Allen - Division D International Speech Contest: 3rd: Callista Gould, “Some Nerve”-Division D 2nd: Alex Cequea, “How are you Doing?” Division E 1st: Michael Anderson, “Son in the Shadow,” Division B Mike Anderson will compete in the semi-finals round at the International Convention on August 18 in Las Vegas. Best of luck, Mike!
Mike Anderson, representing Division B, received 1st place in the International Speech Contest with his speech Son in the Shadow. More D19 Spring Confrence pictures on page 16.
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Assign Your Club Proxy
D19 Realignment for 2011-12
Your club’s vote is needed! Instructions regarding your club’s proxy for the Annual Business Meeting were emailed to your club president and secretary on May 11. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your club proxy is assigned correctly. If you are a district leader, encourage your club officers to assign their proxies.
The D19 Council approved the reassignment of these clubs effective July 1, 2011: • Imagination Speakers 1588583 moves from Area 32 to Area 34 in Division B • Speakers of the Corn 1752636 moves from Area 33 to Area 32 in Division B • Speakers Trust 814314 moves from Area 12, Division A to Area 93, Division E
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Hilltop Toasters Resumes Meetings by Don Wadleigh, Area Governor, Areas 93 & 94
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ooking back, it feels like a fantastic dream. It was an evening in March when Gil Norris and I conducted a meeting of the Hilltop Toasters #7889, a club for inmates at the East Moline Correctional Center in East Moline, Illinois. It was the club’s first meeting since Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Department of Corrections had stopped all outside activities 18 months earlier due to budget constraints. That night, Gil and I, a volunteer who had come to conduct a Bible study, and a person who was to lead a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting, took a herky jerky trip in a van from the guard shack to the chapel where our room was already set up with about 15 chairs and a lectern. We put a pad of paper out for those who were interested in signing up. Space was set up for the NA meeting beyond a temporary wall, and the Bible study was down the hall, but it seemed like everyone who arrived stood in line to sign our pad. Someone left to get more chairs. Two men whose name tags said they were Derrick and Deric came up to tell us they had been in the club before and were happy we were back. Derrick had copies of his TM awards. Among others, he had won Best Evaluator, club Toastmaster of the Year, and second place in a club Table Topics contest. He must have had 20 different certificates and awards in an envelope labeled Toastmasters. I have never seen Gil so happy and full of energy! He explained that we could hold regular meetings when the state had processed the volunteer applications for him, John Hayden and myself. He read and explained the district and club missions emphasizing to listeners that this was their club and that when regular meetings resumed they would elect their own officers. He then introduced me as the evening’s speaker. I asked Deric to time me for 4-6 minutes then gave a quick overview of the manuals and what is involved in putting a speech together. Afterward, Gil led a group evaluation. They nailed me. They mentioned things like switching between first and third person, relying too much on notes, and not practicing enough. Gil said he counted three ah’s. The others claimed I had at least five. I think they were right. Next, Gil asked Derrick to lead Table Topics. Derrick got about five of the inmates involved. Derrick and Deric are old hands. Derrick has completed his CC manual and has done a couple
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speeches in his advanced manual. Deric is on speech 8 in his CC manual. One newcomer, a transfer from another prison, had completed three speeches at the other institution. Another fellow came up to me almost in tears. He was going home to Chicago soon and really wanted to be involved with Toastmasters, but he might be out before the club is operational. Gil promised to get him a list of clubs in Chicago, and I told him how to find the Toastmasters website. I will try to get the names of the District, Division and Area Governors in that area and send them a letter of introduction. Of 26 inmates who attended that evening, 24 signed up. The leaders of the NA and the Bible study groups beamed afterward. The NA leader was especially thankful we were coming back. He said we were so loud and enthusiastic that he could barely run his meeting. Thanks to Gil’s efforts and financial support from a number of D19 Toastmasters, Hilltop Toasters resumed their regular meetings in April, but because this is a minimum security facility, the turnover is high and the financial need is ongoing. We hope that individual Toastmasters of District 19 will respond with sponsorships and donations. With new memberhips and dues, an additional $800 and $1000 per year are needed. We provide CC Manuals to those who want to proceed, but membership applications are not sent and members are not inducted until they have completed three CC Manual speeches. Each person contributes $3 per month toward membership dues. That leaves $9 every six months that we need in addition to the $29 new member fee. If a Toastmaster wishes to sponsor a Hilltop member, the contribution is a $29 initial contribution followed by $9 every six months. All contributions are welcome and are tax deductible. We accept donations by cash or check. Checks should be made out to Hilltop Toasters and sent to Hilltop Toasters, c/o Gil Norris at 2623 34th Ave. Ct., Rock Island, IL 61201. Cash donations can be made directly to Gil Norris, John Hayden or myself.
Remembering Hawkeye Toastmaster Pete Thurman by Laura Meade
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embers of the Hawkeye Toastmasters in Cedar Rapids are remembering their friend and longtime fellow member, Peter Thurman, who died in his sleep March 20. Pete joined Hawkeye back in the 1960’s (before women were members, he’d point out, appreciatively) and was an active member through his 90th birthday last summer. When he couldn’t drive to meetings anymore, his brother-in-law drove him. When his brotherin-law passed away, Pete sought out the services of the Riders of America Club, a volunteer driving service for seniors. He didn’t like to miss many meetings, and always sat in the front of the room so he wouldn’t miss any words or actions. He was known among his Toastmaster friends as a seed corn farmer, a world traveler, a voracious reader on global economic and political issues, and a loving husband to his wife, Lorene. We heard many speeches about Pete’s travels around the world where he observed farming techniques in different cultures. He shared stories of China, Africa, Europe, and South America. He encouraged fellow Toastmasters to take a global viewpoint on many issues, yet he was a strong advocate for small farmers, and spoke often against city encroachment of local farmland.
On the exterior, Pete came across as a rough, no-nonsense farmer. He had a deep, strong voice which he’d raise when he was passionately making a point, and he’d take off his glasses to make better eye contact. But when he brought his wife Lorene to meetings, especially as she struggled with Alzheimer’s in her later years, he was as gentle, kind, patient, and loving as a person could be. He calmly answered all her questions, even as she repeated them five minutes later, and he was her companion and caretaker for many years. Pete was very smart and often said things that would stick with you. He observed that we raise more food for cattle than we do for people, and we could eliminate a lot of hunger in the world if we were willing to change our priorities. He also said he hoped “the United States can get better acquainted with the rest of the world, and that we can work with Europe to make the world a better place for all of us.” A memorial service for Pete was held on April 29 at the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist in Cedar Rapids.
Buy a Toastmasters Gift Certificate and Help Open Minds by Fred and Betty Krueger, Officers, Open Minds Toastmasters Club
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e have received $120 in Toastmasters supply catalog gift certificates to help pay dues of members of the Open Minds Toastmasters Club at the Iowa State Penitentiary. We would like to use these funds for inmate member dues, but we cannot pay dues with gift certificates. Any club who wants to buy TI products can send us a check and we will send them a gift certificate. We can then use the funds to pay membership dues and keep our club afloat. We have four $25 gift certificates and two $10 certificates. Please make checks out to Fred Krueger and send them to our address at 301 S. Court St., Fair-
field, IA 52556. Remember to include your address so we can send you the gift certificate(s). You are also welcome to telephone us at 641-472-8371 in order to expedite this procedure. If we can complete this process by the end of June, the Open Minds club can help our district meet its goals to be a Distinguished Club.
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Old Capitol Celebrates 60 Years by Eric Roalson, DTM, Old Capitol Toastmasters #164
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ld Capitol Toastmasters Club #164 of Iowa City celebrated its 60th Anniversary at the Coralville Public Library on Tuesday, April 26 with a social time and refreshments. Area and division governors, former club members, PRO Julia Venzke, and District 19 Governor Thomas Lindaman joined club members for the celebration. Old Capitol, one of the oldest clubs in Iowa, was chartered on April 24, 1951. One of the charter members, George Dane, was a member of Old Capitol for nearly 40 years. He gave a presentation at the club’s 50th Anniversary in 2001. Walter Steigelman of Old Capitol was an International Director in 1958-1959. Club members Steigelman, Dane, and Jerry A. Betramsen served as District Governors. Over the years, Old Capitol has met at several Iowa City locations. The club originally met at the D & L Grill. Other locations have included: Lassie’s Red Barn, the Jefferson Hotel, Ming Gardens, the Iowa Memorial Union, and the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. For the last 11 years, Old Capitol has met at the Masonic Temple. Old Capitol has thrived throughout the years and routinely earns President’s Distinguished and Select Distinguished Awards.
Above: Members of Old Capitol Toastmasters pictured include, from left: Alissa Voss (front), Tammy Richardson, Laurie Stunz, Janie Schmidt, Bill Graber, D19 Governor Thomas Lindaman, Laura Tucker, Bill Maples (back), Eric Roalson, Jason Drwal, and Ramasamy Thangeval.
Old Capitol Toastmasters president Laura Tucker receives a Certificate of Achievement from D19 Governor Thomas Lindaman.
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District 19 Business 2011-12 Officer List Due June 30 Announcing D19’s 2011-12 Officers
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s soon as your club has elected its officers for 2011-2012, be sure to report their names and contact information to http://www.toastmasters.org/ Members.aspx Sign in using your individual user name and password then follow these quick steps: 1. Click the Club Central link located on the lefthand navigation pane. This will take you to a page that lists all the clubs you are entitled to manage. 2. Click the club name for which you are submitting information. 3. The Conduct Club Business page will appear and you can submit your officer list. If you do not know your user name and password, go to the login screen and click Forget your user name/password? Enter your email address, and your user name and password will be sent to you. You can also request it by email at lostpassword@ toastmasters.org. Be sure to include your name and member number. If your club is not able to submit its officer list online, print the Club and Officer Information Form (PDF) and type or print the required information. Be sure to include your club’s name, club and district numbers, contact phone number, meeting day, meeting time, meeting place and club type. List all club officers, and provide their phone numbers and email addresses. Mail to: Member Services – Officers PO Box 9052 Mission Viejo, CA 92690 Or fax to: 949-858-1207 Regardless of the method by which you submit your officers list, the deadline is 12:00 midnight on June 30.
Congratulations to 2011-2012 District officers elected at the May 21 Business Meeting in Ames, Iowa: District Governor: LeAnn Blankenburg Lieutenant Governor Education & Training: Cliff Scherrer Sr. Lieutenant Governor Marketing: Kelly Nielsen Division A Governor: Michelle Holmes Division B Governor: Christy Hatter Division C Governor: Claude Hartman Division D Governor: Dayna Weltzin Division E Governor: Don Wadleigh
Saturday TLIs Scheduled Division A (Tentative) July 30, Registration at 9:30 a.m. Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa Contact Michelle Holmes at mholmes@snbonline.com Division B July 9, 7:30am – 12:00pm Kirkwood Hotel and Conference Center 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Registration: 7:30 a.m.; $5 registration fee For more information contact Reginald Williams at: tmaster1993@yahoo.com Division C/D Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 1p.m. EMC Insurance Companies, Walnut St, Des Moines, Iowa For information, contact Claude Hartman at dreamspeaker@att.net or Dayna Weltzin at t.weltzin@ mchsi.com Division E Saturday, July 16th, 11a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Butterworth Center, Moline, IL Join us afterward at Modern Woodman Ballpark for the game. See story on page 5.
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Spring Conference 2011 Conference attendees participate in Dance Demo Extravaganza (below). At right, Division D Governor Henry Chen interviews Vinita Singh who demonstrated dances from India.
Above: Thane Belen, Geico Dynamos, Iowa City, sells raffle tickets. Left: Registration chair Debbie Woods-Smith assists Cleon Babcock. Lower left: Kim Chooi-Lau of iToast Toastmasters, Ames, presents a session. Below: David Brooks, conference keynote speaker and 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking, with Golden Speakers members Cindy Traynor and Seth Braun.
Many more pictures coming soon on the District 19 website at http://district19.me