D47 Sunshiner - April, 2012

April 2012

Ladies & Gentlemen, Toastmasters of all Ages, Welcome to...

The Greatest Event on Earth!

District 47, 2012 Spring Conference

CIRCUS CIRCUS

The Greatest Event on Earth

Inside this Issue Message from the District Governor ..................................................................................................... 3 Let Me Tell You a Story .......................................................................................................................... 4 The Toastmaster's Promise ................................................................................................................... 4 Low Membership: Need Answers? Ask Questions ............................................................................... 5 Spring has Arrived! ................................................................................................................................ 5 Volunteering: Get Involved! ................................................................................................................... 6 David Henderson .................................................................................................................................. 7 Olivia Schofield ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Mid-Year Club Incentives ...................................................................................................................... 9 Welcome to our Newest Clubs!.............................................................................................................. 9 Outstanding Member Awards .............................................................................................................. 10 Division & Area Governor of the 2nd Quarter .......................................................................................11 To the Rescue - Club Rebuilding ......................................................................................................... 11 It’s That Time Again … Dues Renewal Tips! ....................................................................................... 12 Open House Showcase ....................................................................................................................... 13 Open House Showcase Recipients .................................................................................................... 14 Congratulations Greater Fort Lauderdale TM Club ............................................................................. 15 The LAST LGETs Education & Training Incentive for 2011-2012 ........................................................ 15 Club Charter Anniversaries ................................................................................................................. 16 Spring Conference - Circus Circus ...................................................................................................... 17 From the Beginning ............................................................................................................................ 18 Beat the Clock! .................................................................................................................................... 21 Happy Birthday- Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Club .............................................................. 22 March Education Awards ..................................................................................................................... 23

Welcome to Sarasota Florida! For many months a team of members worked tirelessly to prepare for your arrival. Our conference weekend is time to celebrate your accomplishments with other members across our District. This conference is also very significant for all of us as it will be our last conference together as a combined District - east and west coast.

As of July 1, 2012, our District will split; District 47 will retain clubs on the east coast of Florida and The Bahamas, and District 48 will encompass all clubs currently on the west coast of Florida.

On Friday night, all members who have achieved education awards will be recognized. This is one of the highlights of the opening ceremony, and we are excited about the opportunity to celebrate your individual achievements Pamela D. Rolle, DTM with you. We have an exciting session designed especially for all First Timers. There will be lots of prizes and surprises. You won’t want to miss this special event! You will hear nine Table Topics contestants show off their extemporaneous speaking skills on Friday night. You will also hear speakers from each division compete in the International Speech Contest on Saturday night. The winner of this contest will represent the District at the Toastmasters International Convention in Orlando, Florida in August.

We are pleased to have the 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking, David Henderson, as our keynote speaker. We are equally pleased to welcome the 2011 European Speaking Champion, Olivia Schofield, as our featured speaker. Welcome David and Olivia! We are thrilled to have you share your time with us.

This year, we will present the 2012 Communication & Leadership Award to Stephen Queior, the President and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. This award will be presented at the C & L Award luncheon on Saturday afternoon. We are very pleased he has accepted this honor!

Education sessions will be held throughout the day on Saturday where workshop presenters will share valuable information that will help you develop individually and build stronger clubs.

The business meeting on Saturday afternoon will be a historic one. Each District (47 & 48) will meet in separate sessions to elect leaders for 2012 – 2013. We are looking forward to your attendance as more prizes will be presented to clubs during this time. All members who earned their Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) designation will be recognized at the DTM walk on Saturday evening after the International Speech Contest.

This conference could not be successful without you our members. Thank you for sharing your time with us. We are here to serve you and meet your needs as you work toward achieving success in Toastmasters. If you have not yet registered, you still have a small window of opportunity to join us in Sarasota. It will be the ultimate networking experience during a weekend of learning and fun. See you in Sarasota, Florida at our 2012 District Spring Conference… ‘The Greatest Event on Earth’

Triple Crown Award Recipients .......................................................................................................... 26

Respecfully Yours, Pamela D. Rolle, DTM District 47 Governor

Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 ........................................................................................ 28 See You in Sarasota ............................................................................................................................ 29 2

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Low Membership: Need Answers?

Ask Questions

Let Me tell You a Story By: Kathy Furbush, LGET-West, DTM

By: Hieu Huynh, LGM-East, DTM

…about the miracle of Toastmasters. If you are reading this message, you most definitely are a Toastmaster and if you are still in Toastmasters, you have been changed by the experience.

Toastmasters International's Success 101 flier states that "up to 40 percent of your current members will leave this year." I believe there's a way to find out why members leave - ask them. Say your club has 20 members and so far, only 10 have renewed. Do you know why each of the other 10 members have not renewed yet? If you don't know, give them a call. Sometimes it feels good to get a phone call from a fellow member.

If not you, you probably have known someone who has been touched by the miracle of the Toastmasters experience. It is not about just getting up and giving a speech, it’s about finding your confidence…finding your voice.

As Lt. Gov. Education and Training, I have had the wonderful opportunity to see what a great effect Toastmasters has had on all of you. I’ve seen the “magic” of contests in clubs, areas, divisions and the district. These events are much more than a contest… they are a fast track to greatness.

I’ve also seen the power of training. If done right, with practice and apprenticeship, we know what is meant by “Toastmasters, Where Leaders are Made”.

Hieu Huynh, DTM x2

Kathy Furbush, LGET-West, DTM

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking, once said in that famous CD we’ve all heard -“How to Build a Championship Club” - that if you want to be a great tennis player, you can’t play every six months. To be a great speaker you have to speak.”

I think the thing that makes our district so special is that all of you have taken this to heart. For three years in a row, our District has had more CCs, more ACs and more Leadership Awards than any district in the world. This District is OUTSTANDING and THE WORLD IS WATCHING US! With your help, we are well on our way to a 4-peat (4 years in a row as a President’s Distinguished District!).

To do that, do you know someone who would benefit from the Toastmaster experience? Do them a favor and talk to them, pick them up and bring them to a club meeting, then watch them blossom. The rest is the “magic” of Toastmasters.

Here are some frequent responses and possible suggestions: 1. I'm too busy to make the meeting.

- Change the time and/or location that may make it more convenient. This may be better for others as well.

2. I've completed my CC (or done enough speeches). There's nothing left to do.

- Show the benefits of additional skills learned in the advanced manuals and also the leadership opportunities.

3. I'm tired of coming to every meeting and doing multiple roles.

- Lessen their load. Perhaps schedule only 1 or 2 speeches and eliminate some of the ancillary roles.

Sometimes the best way to find an answer is to ask a question.

Spring has Arrived!

Ron Rice, LGM-West, DTM

The Toastmaster’s Promise By: Mat Kinsey, LGET East, DTM

Does your club deliver on the Toastmaster’s Promise?

As we get to the end of another Toastmasters year, it’s a good idea to look at your club and ask “Did our club deliver on the Toastmaster’s promise this year?” What does that mean to you? What does it mean to your members?

To me, the question really means “Do we offer a quality club experience for our members?” A great tool to help you decide is Moments of Truth from Toastmasters International. It is available as a free download. Every club should go through this program at least once a year to help improve. A quality club means exciting meetings, members reaching their goals, officers getting trained and excellent feedback.

With 2 months left in our reporting year, there’s still time to meet your goals. Our Matt Kinsey, LGET-East, DTM goal at the beginning of the year was for every club to be Distinguished or better. It has never happened in the history of our District and we would love for it to happen this year. We already have 67 Distinguished Clubs. That leaves 200 more to go. Carefully review the Distinguished Club Program status and make sure you understand what it will take to be Distinguished. Your Area Governors are hard at work through June 30 to help you where they can. Please reach out to them and make it a successful year for your club and your members.

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Easter has past, the birds all are singing.

Spring has arrived, and you know what that’s bringing?

A conference to celebrate, all that we’ve done, Come join us in Sarasota, for some fun in the sun!

If that’s not enough, I think you should know, Our wonderful District, continues to grow.

So join me in welcoming, our newest additions, And wish them the best, on their new expeditions!

Ron Rice, DTM

Welcome to our newest clubs: Village Toastmasters, in North Palm Beach, FL (Area D-42) - Charter date 3/30/2012 Solution Speakers, in Tampa, FL (Area H-91) – Charter Date 4/1/2012 Family Guardian Knights, Nassau, The Bahamas (Area I-81) - Charter Date 4/16/2012 We are delighted to have you in District 47 and look forward to your success!

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Volunteering: Get Involved!

By: Curtis Bryan, ACG, ALB

Have you ever done anything helpful for someone without seeking recognition or reward? If so, congratulations! If not, I invite you to ‘get involved’ and volunteer today! While volunteering will not reap you financial rewards, the feeling of joy you get from helping someone is something you won’t want to trade for all the money in the world. Not to mention the feeling of self-worth and the respect you will earn. As a volunteer for a large youth organization, I am overjoyed when the young people I work with surmount their challenges and succeed.

There are many types of volunteering: from skills-based volunteering in developing countries, to virtual, micro, environmental, corporate and even school volunteering. People volunteer for various reasons: to develop their own skills, to meet others, to network, to have fun, among others.

Curtis Bryan, Area 80 Governor

In The Bahamas, a new program has been set up by the government called “Volunteer Bahamas”.

Its mission is to build national unity through a program of cooperation, sharing and service. There are many goals the government wishes to achieve through this program: 1. To provide maximum opportunities for the citizens and residents of The Bahamas to “get involved” in community building and national service.

2. To provide additional resources - particularly human capital - to community- based and charitable organizations.

3. To provide a support system for a national mentoring program for young men and women.

4. To optimize training/apprenticeship opportunities for citizens of The Bahamas, particularly young people and give a greater sense of community spirit and national pride.

In addition, this program will complement a social intervention component, which will focus on urban community and youth development programs in New Providence and Grand Bahama and the development of a program, which targets "at-risk" youth and first offenders. As a young person, I have faced many challenges in life including losing my mother at a very young age and dropping out of college many times. Volunteerism has become a passion of mine simply because of the persons who have helped me to become a better person. Because of this experience I became a volunteer for a very large church-based organization and today I serve as its second in charge.

As Toastmasters, we can all be volunteers. Why not volunteer with a charitable organization and help someone? Let us give back to our communities. Feel the joy when you assist some child or family.

Experience the feeling of self-worth that volunteerism brings. Enhance the skills you did not even think you had. Volunteer today. You won’t regret it!

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Jan 1st -­‐ March 30th Club will receive $15 Toastmasters GiE Cer1ficate

Mid-­‐Year Club Incen1ves Educa1on ~ ~ Leadership

Submit a *High Performance Leadership Award BETWEEN Jan 1st – May 31st

Educa&onal 6 Pack

Clubs earning and earn a six “eKit” duca0onal awards High Performance Leadership

BETWEEN for your club!

Jan 1st -­‐ March 30th Club will receive $15 Toastmasters GiE Cer1ficate

*Advanced Leader Silver requirement:

This five-­‐project program offers instruc0on and prac0ce in such vital leadership skills and ac0vi0es as developing a mission and vision, goal-­‐seEng and planning, iden0fying values and building a team.

This kit includes three Guidance CommiJee Handbooks.

Submit a *High Performance Leadership Award BETWEEN Jan 1st – May 31st

Welcome to our Newest Clubs!

The and District earn aFAB 5 & the entire leadership team like to welcome our Newest High Pwould erformance Leadership “Kit” Club: Club f#or 2263074 your club! - Village Toastmasters North Palm Beach, Fl - Chartered 03/30/2012 - Division D Area 42

*Advanced Leader Silver requirement:

Club # 2342453 - Solution Speakers

This five-­‐project program offers instruc0on and prac0ce in such vital leadership skills aFl nd -ac0vi0es as developing a Tampa, Chartered 04/01/2012 - Division H Area 92 mission and vision, goal-­‐seEng and planning, iden0fying values and building a team.

This kit includes three Guidance CommiJee Handbooks.

Club # 2412574 - Family Guardian Knights Nassau, The Bahamas - Chartered 04/16/2012 - Division I Area 81

Congratulations & Best Wishes for a Successful Future!

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Outstanding Member Awards

Division & Area Governor of the 2nd Quarter Division Governor of the 2nd Quarter Mitch McInnis, Division E Governor receiving award from Rick Furbush, Immedate Past District Governor in the absence of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle.

Division C Outstanding Member - Murali Venkatappa Area 33 Governor, Murali Venkatappa is indeed an Outstanding Member of Toastmasters! He successfully submitted his area visit forms early, ran the Division C Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contest, ran Youth Leadership Program, managed the food for two TLIs and ensured that all six clubs in Area 33 earned the new Super Seven award!

Division E Outstanding Member - Jason Stewart

Kathy Furbush, LGET-West presented Murali Venkatappa with the Outstanding Member Award.

Through Toastmasters, Jason has developed leadership skills. The leadership roles in which Toastmaster Stewart has served are: Coordinator for Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program in July 2009. Sgt at Arms of South Dade Toastmasters 2011-2012. President of Miami Advanced Toastmasters 2011-2012 achieved 7 out of 10 goals in the Distinguished Club Program. Secretary of South Dade Toastmasters 2011-2012. Jason Hieu Huynh, LGM-East, pins Outstanding Member, has also contributed to special events such as speech contests. He has Jason Stewart. served as Contest Master, Chief Judge, Judge, Timer, ballot counter and Sgt at Arms. On behalf of the Division E leadership team and members, congratulations to TM Jason Stewart!

To the Rescue - Club Rebuilding By: Tony Longley, DTM – District PRO

Division H Outstanding Member - Lori Dohan The Outstanding Toastmaster Award for Division H is Lori Dohan - Area 92 Governor, 2011-2012. Whenever help is needed Lori says yes and follows through.

She responds to emails and phone calls promptly, chaired the December TLI, encouraged all club officers to get training, and helped charter a new club. She has given steady, consistent effort and communication which has made it delightful to work with her

Lori Dohan, Area 92 Governor

Division I Outstanding Members - Wence Martin & Vivienne Johnson Wence Martin DTM is a Past President of Healing Communicators Club 7178. He served as Area 82 Governor, 2010-2011 and is the District 47 Contest Chair for 2011-2012. Wence is an all around Toastmaster who is always willing to step in wherever and whenever needed.

TM Vivienne Johnson is a member of Action for Achievement Toastmasters Club 1095. She has assisted in sponsoring several club charters in the last few years. In her home club, she has been dubbed "Secretary for Life" because she enjoys taking the club minutes and is always willing to fill in when the club secretary is absent.

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Area Governor of the 2nd Quarter Tashahara Jallad, Area 12 Governor receiving award from Rick Furbush, Immedate Past District Governor in the absence of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle.

L to R: Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor; Matt Kinsey, LGET-East; TM Wence Martin; and Pamela D. Rolle, D47 Governor.

L to R: Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor; Matt Kinsey, LGET-East; TM Vivienne Johnson; and Pamela D. Rolle, D47 Governor.

On Friday April 27, 2012, District 47 Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM and District PRO Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM participated in a club rebuilding 'kick-off' meeting at Scotia Dynasty Toastmasters Club 829842 in Division I (Bahamas) - Area 81. Fourty-Two employees attended meeting which was held on Friday April 27. They were inspired by District Governor Rolle who delivered a motivational speech entitled, "Where Leaders are Made". She told the audience that not everyone needs to be at the fore-front to lead. She said, “You can be a leader from wherever you are”!

Dynasty was chartered in 2005 for the purpose of helping the staff of ScotiaBank (Bahamas) Ltd. to improve their communication and leadership skills while building camaraderie among staff. It quickly grew to become one of the most vibrant clubs in Division I. However, over the last 3 years, the club has faced some challenges which have threatened its existence. The D47 Governor, Pamela D. new Managing Director, Mr. Kevin Teslyk who is familiar with the mission of Toastmasters is Rolle inspires Toastmasters & interested in having the club revived. guests at Scotia Dynasty's Club Following an interest meeting with Rebuilding 'kick- off' meeting'.

Mr. Teslyk a week earlier attended

by District Executives Pamela D. Rolle and Tony Longley, plans were formulated for the kick-off meeting. In his remarks to the large group assembled for the ‘kick-off’ – Mr. Keslyk said, "You can count on me to provide whatever assistance is needed to get Scotia Dynasty back on track so that our employees can begin experiencing the benefits of Toastmasters once again"!

Distinguished Toastmaster Glennette Reckley, Manager of Legal & Compliance at ScotiaBank will lead the charge to rebuild Dynasty with the assistance of Clement Foster, DTM - Immediate Past R to L: DTM Dwain Wallace; DTM Glennette Reckley; D-47 President of Dynasty and retired Senior Manager at ScotiaBank.

Goveror, DTM Pamela Rolle presenting a CC Manual to Scotia TM Cleve Palacious, Manager in the Credit Risk Dept. is running Bank's Managing Director, Kevin Teslyk; D-47 PRO DTM Tony Longley; DTM Clem Foster; TM Cleve Palacious. for Scotia Dynasty Club President for 2012-2013.

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It’s That Time Again … Dues Renewal Tips!

Open House Showcase

By: Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, District 47

The time has come for club members to renew their dues!

Here are a few tips that will help ease the dues blues when processing membership payments. Club Officers simply log in to the www.toastmasters. org/login.aspx. Enter your user name and personal password (a club password is no longer required).

1. Once logged in, click on Members site (top left of page) Hieu Huynh, D47 LGM - East

2. Click on the Club Central link (middle left of page) 3. Click on the club name and number for which you are paying dues (middle of page)

Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, D47

4. Under Conduct Club Business click on Pay dues (center of page) 5. Under Fill orders with select Future (center of page) 6. Select the members for whom you wish to pay dues (center of page).

Some important notes regarding membership payments processing: "" Dues must be paid for a minimum of six members and at least three must be renewing. "" We do not suggest submitting renewal by email because it is not secure. "" The payment deadline for April dues is April 1, 2012. "" Submitting dues by April 1 earns each club half of DCP goal #10.

If paying by check, you can print the list with the renewing members indicated and mail it, along with payment to Toastmasters International. Checks must be made payable to Toastmasters International.

With more than 12,500 clubs paying dues online, we encourage you to pay early and avoid any system slowness due to heavy activity.

Ron Rice, D47 LGM – West

Program Dates: January and July

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

After the Open House takes place, email your complete marketing package to marketing@toastmasters.org with your club name and club number in the subject line and include the following (bulleted items must be included to qualify): A completed, signed guest list Pictures of the event The Open House agenda Sample marketing materials used to host the Open House (e.g. fliers, brochures, guest packets, other promotional items) Your advertising plan You may also send video footage if you'd like.

As many as 50 of the clubs that gain the most new members as a result of their Open House events will receive a 30% discount on their next club order. If any ties occur, the quality of the clubs' marketing packages will determine the winner.

I thank you all for your efforts thus far and ask that we all strive to have 100% of clubs paid on time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Hieu Huynh, Ron Rice, or me.

All new members of a club must have been on the applicable Open House guest list. The member's join date must be in January or February (for the January Open House) and in July or August (for the July Open House). Complete marketing packages must be received by February 7 (for the January Open House) and August 7 (for the July Open House). Membership applications and payment for members must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than February 29 (for the January showcase) and August 31 (for the July showcase). Clubs do not get credit for transfer or charter members. The 30% discount expires six months after the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

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Become a DISTINGUISHED Club! Renew Dues Online TODAY!

Earn Awards & Win Rewards

47 00002004 Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club 1 55 00002845 Randolph AFB Toastmasters 1 55 01513671 Hilltoppers 1 55 01532558 RAX Toastmasters 1 55 01637427 TSAE Toastmasters 1 56 00002521 Firm Speakers Toastmasters Club 1 56 00005337 Marathon Speaks! Club 1 Individuals who recruit members between January 1 – 65 00005194 Utica National Toastmasters Club 1 March 31 will W I Toastmasters N free registration for the 77 01325394 Circle of Champions

1 84 00000976 Capital City Club 1 84 00009712 Starwood Toastmasters 1 86 00000096 State Farm Club 1 (Individual must be listed as the sponsor on the membership application).

86 00001908 Grand River Toastmasters Club 1 U 01399930 Toastmasters Roma 1

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Spring Conference!

Open House Showcase Recipients Open House Showcase Recipients District Club # Club Name

District Club # Club Name

20 59 16 55 62 1 5 13 18 24 29 30 40 55 55 55 56 60 74 9 18 33 50 55 55 55 55 76 84 F 27 40 42

New Members (As result of New Members Open House)

01334189 ISC Toastmasters Club 01095816 Rosemasters 20 01283150 01334189 ISC Toastmasters Club GCC Pursuers of Excellence

59 01095816 Rosemasters 01366665 Aqua Vitae 16 01283150 GCC Pursuers of Excellence 01153978 Kellogg’s Toastmasters 55 01366665 Aqua Vitae 00596351

Speakers by the Sea 62 01153978 Kellogg's Toastmasters Hewlett Packard Toastmasters Club 1 00005553 00596351 Speakers by the Sea Westinghouse Toastmasters Club

5 01276571 00005553 Hewlett Packard Toastmasters Club 13 00003624 01276571 Westinghouse Toastmasters Club APL Club

18 00000281 00003624 APL Club Omaha Toastmasters Club 281 24 00009807 00000281 Omaha Club 281 B-2 Toasters Toastmasters Club 29 00009807 B-2 Toasters Club 01545038 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Chicago 1 30 01545038 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Chicago 1 City ofCity Columbus

40 01423343 01423343 of Columbus 00004478

METstirs

55 00004478 METstirs San Antonio Toastmasters Club 55 00009434 00009434 San Antonio Toastmasters Club ATM-Accent TalkMasters

55 01297751 01297751 ATM-Accent TalkMasters 56 00001530 00001530 Heads TalkingTalking Heads ClubClub

60 01818485 01818485 Speaking from Experience Advanced Toastmasters Club Speaking from Experience Advanced Toastmasters Club 74 00005504 00005504 Winelands Toastmasters Club Winelands Toastmasters Club 9 00007136 Spokane Uptowners Club 00007136 Spokane Uptowners Club 18 00005280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Club 00005280

Greater Elkton 33 00000135 Sierra ClubArea Toastmasters Club SierraAllen ClubToastmasters

50 00000135 00005055 Club Allen Toastmasters Club 55 00005055 00001722 New Braunfels Toastmasters Club 55 00001722 00959372 Beyond Basics New Braunfels Toastmasters Club 55 00959372 01206938 Keep Austin Toasty Beyond Basics 55 01206938 01517860 UT Health Science Keep Austin Toasty Center San Antonio Toastmasters 76 01076364 Pioneer Toastmasters Club 01517860 UT Health Science Center San Antonio Toastmasters 84 00007559 Post Toasters Club 01076364 Pioneer Toastmasters Club F 00585096 ISD Toastmasters Club 00007559

Post Toasters Club Club 27 00006795 SRA Toastmasters ISD Toastmasters 40 00585096 00008226 Gahanna Club Club 00006795

SRA Toastmasters Club 42 00007536 Campus Howlers Club 47 00008226 00002004 GreatClub Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club Gahanna

55 00007536 00002845 Randolph AFB Toastmasters Campus Howlers Club March14 29, 2012

(as a result of the Open House 12 Showcase) 12 11 7 6 6 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

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DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM

Clubs that recruit 8 o r m o r e N E W m e m b e r s between January 22 – March 22 will receive:

Congratulations $25 voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. Greater Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club 2004 merchandise.

MEMBERSHIP PIN per qualifying member!

Greater Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club 2004 was the only club in District 47 to be recognized by Toastmasters International forPitsAparticipation in the House8Showcase.

Clubs that Y DUES byOpen March will receive $ 2 0

voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. merchandise

As a result of their efforts, they added one new member to their club. Congratulations!

START NEW CLUBS Clubs chartered by March 31 will receive a free Don't miss the LAST LGET's Education & C U S T O M I Z E D C L U B B A N N E R and BANNER BAG! Training Incentive for 2011 - 2012!

SPEECHCRAFT & YOUTH LEADERSHIP Clubs that complete a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program by May 15 will receive $ 2 5 D i s t r i c t D o l l a r s (limit 1 per Club and redeemable by the District toward purchases at Toastmasters International for Club supplies) 15

Club Charter Anniversaries Congratulations & Happy Anniversary greetings are extended to the following clubs. Thank you for your contribution to the growth & success of District 47. On behalf of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM and the District Executive Committee and all of our members across South Florida and Islands of The Bahamas, we wish you a successful, President’s Distinguished Year!

April 2012 Anniversaries

TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 47 SPRING CONFERENCE

Circus Circus

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

Tampa Club.............................................................1810 C 34 04/01/55 57 Coral Gables Club...................................................1695..................... E...53.............. 04/01/55.......................57 Naples Toastmasters Club.......................................2835..................... A...12.............. 04/01/59.......................53 Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club...............................2283..................... E...53.............. 04/01/61.......................51 Plantation Club........................................................2582..................... B...22.............. 04/01/72.......................40 Friendly Club...........................................................3001..................... B...27.............. 04/01/73.......................39 Club Awesome Club................................................2445..................... B...20.............. 04/01/74.......................38 Donoghue-Dunedin Club.........................................2166..................... H...90.............. 04/01/74.......................38 Venice Area Toastmasters Club...............................5486..................... A...11............... 04/01/84.......................28 Highrisers Toastmasters Club..................................7362..................... C...34.............. 04/01/89.......................23 Doral Toastmasters Club.........................................861....................... E...52.............. 04/01/94.......................18 Sensor Toast Club...................................................3518..................... D...44.............. 04/01/95.......................17 West Boca Club.......................................................1978..................... D...45.............. 04/01/96.......................16 Financial Connection Toastmasters Club................9822..................... C...31.............. 04/01/00.......................12 Miami Toastmasters en Espanol..............................971....................... E...52.............. 04/01/00.......................12 Eckman Center........................................................3937..................... H...92.............. 04/01/00.......................12 First Exuma Branch Club........................................8123..................... I.....81.............. 04/14/03.........................9 RiverWalk Toastmasters Club.................................8664..................... D...42.............. 04/29/03.........................9 Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club..........................8720..................... I.....85.............. 04/30/03.........................9 First Bahamas Law Enforcement Club....................658738................. I.....85.............. 04/02/04.........................8 Sarasota Speakers Exchange TM Club..................777513................. F...62.............. 04/01/05.........................7 Giver's Gain Toastmasters......................................896304................. B...21.............. 04/10/06.........................6 Hardee County Toastmasters Club..........................1024904............... F...63.............. 04/01/07.........................5 DeVry University......................................................1007807............... B...25.............. 04/11/07.........................5 SBC Toastmasters Club..........................................1146909................ C...30.............. 04/11/08.........................4 Pro's Like Us...........................................................1169566................ G...71.............. 04/23/08.........................4 Abaco Lighthouse Beamers....................................1314025............... I.....84.............. 04/23/09.........................3 NSU Toastmasters...................................................1326225............... B...23.............. 04/28/09.........................3 The Lazydays Toastmasters Club...........................1071660............... C...33.............. 04/02/10.........................2 Tampa Bay Women Speakers Club.........................1427169............... H...91.............. 04/26/10.........................2 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters............................1450351............... D...45.............. 04/28/10.........................2 Team Titan Toastmasters Club................................1747076............... D...44.............. 04/04/11.........................1 American Express Tech Talkers..............................1762453............... B...24.............. 04/12/11.........................1

THE GREATEST EVENT ON EARTH MAY 46 2012, SARASOTA, FL

Keynote Speaker

Featuring

David Henderson

Olivia Schofield

2010 World Champion of Public Speaking

2011 European Champion of Public Speaking

Happy Anniversary One & All! 16

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FROM THE BEGINNING . . .

By: Rusty Sherman

“The Sunshine State Toastmasters District 47 was born as a result of curiosity. Curiosity may kill the cat, but in this case it catapulted members of the few Toastmasters Clubs in Florida to Action!” This quote was written in 1955 by Ira Callman, Provisional Governor of the newly organized District 47. The “curiosity” came from (the then) MSgt. Ira Callman and Sgt. William Kuck, USMC, who, in 1954, wondered why Florida did not have its own District. Attending their first International Convention in Washington, D.C., they met B.M. Wherrett from Orlando and a member of the first Toastmasters Club east of the Mississippi. When the three approached the Executive Secretary of International and posed the question, the response was “Why don’t you do something about it?” And they did!

District 47 continued to grow in membership and the number of clubs to become the largest district in the world! By 2008, although the status of being the largest was definitely a proud distinction, logistically it was on the brink of living a nightmare. Hence, July 1, 2008, a line of demarcation limited District 47 geographically south of the middle of the state and The Bahamas. District 84 was born to service the northern part of Florida.

From its inception until its division, District 47 earned President’s Distinguished District 9 times. What is even more astounding, since the division we have attained this distinction an additional 3 times, plus the following world rankings: 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011

DG Antionette Fox - President’s Distinguished District (96.20 points) #5 in the World DG Kristing Kihlberg- President’s Distinguished District (144.48 points) #2 in the World DG Rick Furbush - President’s Distinguished District (105.40 points) #6 in the World

in the District helped to achieve the ranking of Number 5 in the world.

Fall Conference chair, David Clarke kept everything rolling in November as we met in Naples. Shawn Purvis became the district’s Humorous Speech Champion, while John Boyd became Evaluation winner. Jeanine Kinsey was named “Toastmaster of the Year”. International Director Pamela Christopher, DTM, shared the fun as 2001 World Champion Darren LaCroix rocked the district with his keynote speech and workshops.

2010: By May, our paid memberships had reached 10,424 with 226 clubs. We were “Celebrating our Nationalities” in Fort Lauderdale for our Spring Conference under the coordination of conference chair Myrna Brooks. We were fortunate to hear the “Missing Masala” by key note presenter, 2007 World Champion Speaker Vikas Jhingran. Our district competitions produced Jim Bussey, winner of the International Speech contest, and Damian Miller, Table Topic Champion. Communication & Leadership Award honoree was Susie Levan. We elected and installed District Officers: District Governor Rick Furbush, Lt. Gov. Education and Training Pamela D. Rolle and Lt. Gov. Marketing Matt Kinsey.

In June, the District held a Speech-A-Thon in Fort Lauderdale. Beginning on Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13th, 357 members spoke, non-stop. This very possibly may have set a speaking record!

In August at the International Convention in Palm Desert, CA, District 47 was recognized Number 2 in the world!!!! How, you may ask? We were Number ONE in CC’s, Leadership Awards, and Distinguished Clubs; Number TWO in starting new clubs; Number THREE in AC’s; had 95% Distinguished Areas (67% of those were President’s Distinguished); AND 100% President’s Distinguished Divisions. These statistics earned us 144.48 points. This was the twelfth time District 47 attained this status of President’s Distinguished District.

With such amazing growth, what took fifty-three years to happen the first time has occurred once more. After only four years District 47 has grown beyond its boundaries and will split, this time, east and west! The “due date” for the birth of District 48 is July 1, 2012.

In addition to this most sought after honor, the announcement was made that District 47 had again exceeded the recommended district-size by almost 100%. We were the 7th largest in the world and still growing. The official split date was cited for July 1, 2012. The focal point for this decision is the smaller districts, both geographically and in member size, would benefit the members. Since Everglades National Park makes up a large geographical area in extreme south Florida, it was proposed that the split be made East/West.

2008: We were “Dancing with the Stars” at our Spring Conference in Jacksonville thanks to conference chair, Linda Deshauteurs. It was an outstanding honor to have International President, Chris Ford install our new District Officers: District Governor Antionette Fox, Lt. Gov., Education and Training Kristina Kihlberg, and Lt. Gov., Marketing Rick Furbush. Heather Ballmer had us howling as she became Table Topics Champion and Pim Love became International Speech Champion!

Conference chair Jeanine Kinsey kept it “Muy Caliente” at the Fall Conference in Miami as attendees were dazzled by 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine, MBA. He gave us the “3 Top Secrets to a Better Life” and much more. From our slate of outstanding competitors, top honors went to Dawnna St. Louis, Humorous Speech Champion and Deanna Morrison chosen best Evaluator. Kathy Furbush was selected as “Toastmaster of the Year”!

At the Fall Conference in Deerfield Beach with the guidance of conference chair, Patty Martinez, kicked off our first “redesigned” District 47 conference. There was a warm welcome for 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate as the keynote speaker. Many of the district, division and area officers that year are attending this weekend’s event. One of these people is two-time “Toastmaster of the Year” (2003-04 and 2007-08) and current District 84 Governor, Jim Miller. Jim is also a member of the Palm Harbor club which is in District 47!

One of the major accomplishments of that first conference was the attendance of 100 “first-timers”. Growth was happening again! To carry on the winning tradition of this unique district, Barry Rinehart took the top Evaluation prize, and Sandy Liebowitz had the audience laughing and placed first for his Humorous Speech.

2011: “Viva Las Vegas” had everyone rocking and rolling, thanks to conference chair Jane Strong to begin our last full calendar year as a united “47”. Our Communication and Leadership Award Honoree was Mayor Pam Iorio. Attendees of the Spring Conference in Tampa were held spell bound by keynote speaker, David Henderson, 2010 World Champion. John Boyd captured the title of Table Topics Champion and our International Speech Champion was Shawn Purvis.

2009: “That’s Amore” was in the air at our Spring conference in Tampa with the help of conference chair, Kathy Furbush. This conference featured key note speaker 2005 World Champion Lance Miller, DTM. Our Communication and Leadership Award honoree was General David H. Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Airforce Base. After his win at the Fall Conference, Barry Rinehart pulled in two more District contest wins by placing first in both Table Topics and the International Speech contest. International Director, Sal Asad installed our new District Officers: District Governor Kristina Kihlberg, Lt. Gov. Education and Training Rick Furbush and Lt. Gov. Marketing Pamela D. Rolle.

District 47 was presented with the President’s Distinguished District Award for 2008-2009 at the Toastmasters International Convention held in Mashantucke, Connecticut. The accomplishments of each member and club

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At the International Conference in August, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” may be true in most cases, but NOT when your district is recognized for Exceptional Leadership and Devoted Service with the Excellence in Leadership Award for being a President’s Distinguished District for 3 Consecutive Years! Rick Furbush accepted this “three-peat” President’s Distinguished District award from International President Pat Johnson.

In addition to that accolade, Pamela Rolle received the Excellence in Education & Training Award and Matt Kinsey, Excellence in Marketing. District Officers from those three years were given a special commemorative pin in appreciation for their contributions.

Finally, with the guidance of conference chair Lynda Hammond, we were “All Aboard” last November. For some of us, it was our last district conference on the East Coast. West Palm Beach provided a wonderful venue for our celebration. Our key note speaker was LaShunda Rundles, who spoke of her “near death experience” after which many of us reflected on her presentation. District 47 contest winners were Sashane McDonald Evaluation and Terry Babb - Humorous Speech. At the awards luncheon, Ron Rice was awarded “Toastmaster

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of the Year” and the first “Joseph Miller Class Act Award” was presented to Anthony “Tony” Longley.

2012: This weekend, as we enjoy the fun and games of “Circus Circus” look for our Spring Conference Chair Steve Zeris and thank him for all he is doing!

June 30, 2012, we will not just end another chapter of District 47. We will complete another volume. From this point, a new, streamlined District 47 will continue to strive for its place in the sun. With the energy everyone expended to make the united District 47 among the best in the world, the new District 48 will hit the road running! Two things about Toastmasters will remain with both districts: 1. A Toastmaster strives to be the best he/she can be.

2. If it isn’t fun, it isn’t Toastmasters.

DISTRICT 47 GOVERNORS YEAR

GOVERNOR

YEAR

GOVERNOR

2011-12 2010-11

Pamela Rolle, DTM Rick Furbush, DTM

1982-83 1981-82

Jim Stanley, DTM Frank Tillman, DTM

2009-10

Kristina Kihlberg, DTM

1980-81

Virginia Heddinger, DTM

2008-09

Antionette Fox, DTM

1979-80

Val Croskey, DTM

2007-08

Wanda D. Brown, DTM

1978-79

Robert Gelfand, DTM

2006-07

Loretta Sandy, DTM

1977-78

R. Floyd Sewell, DTM

2005-06

Godfrey Springer, DTM

1976-77

David Meeks, DTM

2004-05

Jim Ocque, DTM

1975-76

S. R. Dunn, DTM

2003-04

Margaret Wan, DTM

1974-75

Carleton Smith, DTM

2002-03

Eileen Sarris, DTM

1973-74

Karl E. Righter, DTM

2001-02

Cathy Epler, DTM

1972-73

Charles L. Jones, DTM

2000-01

Paul Meunier, DTM

1971-72

Michael G. Shane, DTM

1999-00

Jack Jamba, DTM

1970-71

John Bowman, DTM

1998-99

Timothy Pesut, DTM

1969-70

Hugh T. Burgay, DTM

1997-98

Laura Reed, DTM

1968-69

Fred G. Thompson

1996-97

Rex P. Lehman, DTM

1967-68

Charles Avery

1995-96

Samuel P. Bain, DTM

1966-67

Win Chesley, DTM

1994-95

Rusty Best, DTM

1965-66

John Diaz, DTM

1993-94

Louise Y. Boyd, DTM

1964-65

Viggo C. Christiansen

1992-93

Steven A. Bard, DTM

1963-64

Larry Q. Webb

1991-92

Ed Waters, DTM

1961-62

Dean Risher

1990-91

Sara Meeks, DTM

1960-61

Charles M. Swann, DTM

1989-90

Rosella Bonham, DTM

1959-60

Donald F. Muller

1988-89

Fred Miller, DTM

1958-59

Norman S. Pallot

1987-88

Lou Funk, DTM

1957-58

Donald M. Larson

1986-87

James E. Martin, DTM

1956-57

Owen Parrish

1985-86

Clara Gelfand, DTM

1956

B.M. Wherette

1984-85 1983-84

Dr. Ann Tillman, DTM Ray Floyd, DTM

1955-56

Ira Callman, DTM

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Happy Birthday- Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Club

By Michelle Balaun It was a special day on April 11th when Lt. Governor Marketing-East, Hieu Huynh, DTM presented the members of Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Club 1888268 with their new banner. It was the first birthday of the club as well – one year since being officially chartered by Toastmasters International.

The mission of Boca Raton Advanced Club is to challenge members to continue advancing their speaking and leadership skills. All members belong to other Toastmaster Clubs; this shows their commitment to the Toastmasters program. Boca Raton Advanced has planned some fun events such as the visit of LaShunda Rundles who spoke at the club before the Fall Conference. President Nina Fernandez has plans for a special Presidents’ meeting; all club presidents in the Division will be invited to attend.

Several of the members are contest winners and will go on to compete in upcoming events. This group can really challenge you to be a better speaker, evaluator or table topics master! All are welcome to join! The club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month, 6pm at NCCI (National Council on Compensation Insurance).

Check out the link for more info!

http://www.bocaadvancedtoastmasters.com/

L to R: Mike Thorn - Past Area Governor; Michelle Balaun - Area 45 Gov; Nina Fernandez – President, BRATM; Jerry Fernandez – Club Treasurer & Area 44 Gov; Pam Lehr – VPE; Greg Henry – Member BRATM; Hieu Huynh – D-47 Lt. Marketing – East; Kristin Binkley - Div D Gov; Jim Van Patten – Member BRATM; Judy Joffe – Member BRATM

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Congratulations to these Toastmasters

Who have received Education Awards in the month of March 2012 COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS Club Award 5222 CC 1695 CC 639107 CC 6775 CC 1600 CC 8251 CC 1567808 CC 6587 CC 1050379 CC 1600 CC 1958 CC 8251 CC 969012 CC 8181 CC 1538132 CC 1560543 CC 1383942 CC 5758 CC 3001 CC 2508 CC 2283 CC 1546849 CC 9400 CC 1469413 CC 1695 CC 1610255 CC 1538155 CC 2463 CC 7362 CC 612315 CC 2449 CC 1412303 CC 1810 CC 7306 CC 1513325 CC 2186602 CC 7108 CC 3278 CC 7619 CC 8437 CC 8437 CC

Member Amodio, Nina Barake, Monica Barrett, Simeone Beckles, Cynthia E. Carey, Edward Carrillo, Leida Altman Chamoni, Pat Colmenares, Abraham Edwards, Vincent H. Foster, Clement Fulk, Chris D. Hesler, Robert B. Hibberd, Amy S Hockey, John Arthur Jones, Aleina C. Keates, Jack Kenneth Kellman, Lydia Z. Khan, Amparo Klahr, Howard Krekora, Piotr Lee, Todd J. Letson, Elaine S. Lewis, Nicole C Lucas, Cindy lucette, remy Marsh, John CB Martinez-Ortega, Katherine Martini, Nancy McDonald, Kathy McMullen, Ashley Moore, Steve N Morris, LaKeesha K Morse, John S. Murray, Robert E. Palacious, LeVerne Pritchard, Christopher David Reckley, Glennette Reyes, Glenn Errol Ruvalcaba, Roberto Sanders, Clifton T Saunders, Loletha

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Name Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club Coral Gables Club First Edition Club Wellington Toastmasters Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Miami Dade Toastmasters Club Club Paradise Clearwater Talk Of The Town Club E.T. Communicators First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Sarasota Toastmasters Club Miami Dade Toastmasters Club Englewood Toastmasters Palm City Orators HSBC Dynamic Articulators 9-12 Toastmasters CITRIX Toastmasters Weston Area Toastmasters Club Friendly Club Davie Toastmasters Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club Fountain Square JPMC Toast of Las Olas Outspoken Toastmasters Coral Gables Club MacDill Toastmasters Club HSBC Speech Masters South Dade Toastmasters Club Highrisers Toastmasters Club Toastmasters N Transition Bradenton Toastmasters Club Florida City Speedway Speakers Tampa Club Real Talkers Club Pinnacle Seekers Toastmaster Academy Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Club V.O.I.C.E. Brickell Toastmasters Club Port St. Lucie Speakers Port St. Lucie Speakers

590751 1297618 1810 1702 4267 1600 1505394 1505394 1051432 590751 1200778 1600 1700921 3299

CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC

Savarick, Matt Alan Schwanebeck, Kimberly Elizabeth Smikle, Craig Spieth, Nancy L. Stone, Rebecca K. Sweeting, Joseph C. Vazquez, Teodoro J Walke, Carole Wallace, Brenda Weidinger, Andrew Wilmott, Lavern Anita Woodside, Byran Shelton Zazzaro, Steven J. Zeger, Howard J

Sawgrass Toastmasters Club Kforce Kommunicators Tampa Club Ft Myers Club Toast Of The Gold Coast Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters AAA Vision Toastmasters AAA Vision Toastmasters EpiCenter Toastmasters Sawgrass Toastmasters Club Dynamic Persuaders First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Spectacular Speakers of DRC Boca Raton Toastmasters

ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS Club 3466 9051 1600 2225 1216688 1050379 7943 1307407 1810 7108

Award Member ACB Andrew, Carol ACB Davies, Suzanne ACB Davis, Philip E. ACB Drescher, Martha C. ACB Goldfarb, Ellen J. ACB Johnson, Vivienne ACB Lashua, Roberta R. ACB Lattuga, Debbie ACB Moyle, Janet Lee ACB Reckley, Glennette

Name Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club Cape Coral Toastmasters Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Delray Newsmakers Club WCR Palm Beaches Noon Toastmasters E.T. Communicators Easy Talkers Club Herald-Tribune Advanced Toastmasters Club Tampa Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club

1888268 1888268 585644 3518 1261950 1187415 2727

ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS ACS

Balaun, Michelle A Barkley, Kip Campbell, Katherine Cordner, Beverly E. Harac, Michael Lindsay, Charles W Strasdas, George

Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters A Presenter's Paradise Sensor Toast Club Hollywood Toastmasters Wellcare Toastmasters Gold Coast Toastmasters Club

6003 8181 2004 1197988

ACG ACG ACG ACG

Arnowitz, Gary Eason, Amy E. Gunther, Rafael Andres Moeller, Mary M.

Pembroke Pines Club Palm City Orators Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club Power Speakers of MCG

COMPETENT LEADERS Club 7082 2445 5758 3466 9086 5899

Award Member CL Escudero, Alex CL Kudrna, Frank CL Levy, Shira CL Phipps, Mary C. CL Uppu, Sudhakar CL Haynes, Joseph

Name Voice Of Champions Club Club Awesome Club Weston Area Toastmasters Club Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club Office Depot Toastmasters Club 9086 Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club

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2087849 1450351 639107 1450351 2798 1538155 1400985 1360579 1051432 1197988 1347294 1293723 5931 1412303 7082 1498795

CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL

Madden, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Marcelo Ribeiro De Mickey, Joseph Cardoso, Miton S. Green, Kimberley J. Martinez-Ortega, Katherine Siegel, Kelly M. Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Wallace, Brenda Boggs, Tammy Jeanne Atkinson, Wendy M. Casey, Patrick J. Blake, Jody Baetzel, Karen Lee Srikant, Satchidanand Priolo, Deborah S

Toastmasters at USF 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters First Edition Club 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters Miami Advanced Toastmasters Club (CTM's) HSBC Speech Masters Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club EpiCenter Toastmasters Power Speakers of MCG Port Charlotte Toastmasters Miami Beach Toastmasters Crossroads Club Florida City Speedway Speakers Voice Of Champions Club Savarese Speakers

ADVANCED LEADERS Club 7108 7108 595823 7108 4698 2903 7082 7082 1450351 1197988 9051 9400 5173 7719 4207 7362 4207

Award Member ALB Davis, Dwayne Allen ALB McIntosh, Jevon H. ALB Boyd, Thomas R. ALB Gibson, Cyprian A. ALB Abrams, Herschel G. ALB Cohen, Mitchell ALB Shrivastava, Gaurav ALB Burns, George A. ALB Duddey, Flavia Proenca ALB PIERCE, LYNN ALB Casola, Elaine M. ALB Conover, Terrence Leonard ALB Barton, Hope Ann ALB O'Dell Warren, Gina ALB Katz, Karen ALB Pantaleo, Janet M. ALB Henry, Gregory W.

Name Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Voices of Manatee County Ernest T. Strachan Club Advanced TM Club Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Achievers Club Voice Of Champions Club Voice Of Champions Club 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters Power Speakers of MCG Cape Coral Toastmasters Club Toast of Las Olas Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club FCCI Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club Highrisers Toastmasters Club Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE Club 1197988 1587757 6003 3659 1095 1600

Award Member LDREXC Peterson, Simone A. LDREXC Kest, Debbie LDREXC Karumanchi, Bhaskar LDREXC Barkley, Kip LDREXC Johnson, Vivienne LDREXC Clarke, Troy E.

Name Power Speakers of MCG American Express Master Communicators Pembroke Pines Club Early Bird Club Action For Achievement Club First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER Club Award Member 8181 DTM Eason, Amy E.

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Name Palm City Orators

AWARDS Member Thomas, William Nelson Aragon, Jairo Beckles, Cynthia E. Brown, Michael Rogero Burns, George A. Duncombe, Delmaro C. Dunlap, Robin L Schneyer, John J. Barkley, Kip Drenberg, Emily Lovejoy, Sparkie Pritchard, Christopher David Rizzo, Robert F. Bennett, Tatanisha L. Fox, Antionette Maria Henry, Gregory W. Huynh, Hieu H. Kest, Debbie Kinsey, Matthew A. Otten, Richard W. Parker, Jerrold Ryan Pritchard, Lori D. Rivera, Patricia Segarra, Johnny Sigel, Candy A. Stephens, Lori J. Stone, Rebecca K. Abrams, Herschel G. Anthony, Edward Donald Barton, Hope Ann Bastian, Deborah Boyd, Thomas R. Bradshaw, Murphy J.

Count Awards 10 CL, CC, ACB, CL, CC, ACB, CL, CC, CL, ACB 7 CC, DTM, CC, LDREXC, ACG, ALB, ALS 7 LDREXC, ALB, ALS, CC, LDREXC, DTM, CC 7 CL, LDREXC, CC, ALB, CC, CL, ALB 6 ACG, DTM, CL, ALS, LDREXC, ALB 6 CC, DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ACB, ALB 6 DTM, ALS, ALB, LDREXC, ACS, ACG 6 CC, ALB, CC, DTM, ALS, CC 5 LDREXC, CC, CL, ACS, ALB 5 CC, ACG, CL, LDREXC, CL 5 ALS, DTM, CC, CL, ACS 5 ALB, CC, CC, CL, ACB 5 CC, ALS, CL, DTM, ACB 4 ALB, DTM, LDREXC, ALS 4 CL, ACG, ALS, DTM 4 ALB, ACS, ACB, CL 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACS 4 LDREXC, ACG, CL, ACS 4 ALS, ACS, ACG, DTM 4 ALS, LDREXC, ACG, DTM 4 CL, CC, ALB, ACB 4 ACG, LDREXC, ALS, DTM 4 LDREXC, ALB, ACS, ACG 4 ACB, ALB, CC, CL 4 CL, ALB, ACB, CC 4 LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTM 4 CL, ACS, CC, ACG 3 ACS, CL, ALB 3 CL, ACB, CC 3 ACB, ALB, CL 3 ALB, ACB, CC 3 ACB, ALB, CL 3 ALB, CL, CC 26

Bryan, Curtis Burton, Audra L Casey, Patrick J. Cohen, Mitchell Cornish, Kenisha Dee Correa, Elizabeth Rose Davis, Antoinette Cecilia Duddey, Flavia Proenca Eylat-Tanaka, Yael Fuller, Maurice Michael Goodman-Davis, Sharmaine Sherry Green, Kimberley J. Hedges, Christopher Hess, Erin E. Hobbs, John R Jallad, Tashahara Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Johnson, Nadia Hope Leo, James Robert Moss, Gary E. Moss, Tamar V. Niklas, Edward J PIERCE, LYNN Palacious, Carlos Emmanuel Paul, John R. Perry, Lynn A. Phelps, Howard F. Pratt, Deborah Y. Pritchard, Robyn D. Rahming, Lambert Sanchez, Maria Alexandra Scott, Geary Shrivastava, Gaurav Springer, Jason Edmond Strasdas, George Thorn, Michael E. Visser, Sandra M Watson, Lavell Joel Wong, Nadia M. Young, Deborah D.

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CC, ALB, CL CL, ALB, CC CC, CC, CL ALB, CC, CL CC, CL, ALB DTM, ALS, CC CC, ALB, ACS CL, CC, ALB CL, ACB, ACS CC, ACG, LDREXC CL, ALB, CL LDREXC, CC, CL CC, ACB, CL CL, ALB, CC ACS, CC, ALB CL, ALB, CL ACG, CL, ALB DTM, ALS, CC ACB, CL, CC ACG, ACS, DTM ALB, ACS, CL CC, CL, ALB CC, CL, ALB ALB, CL, CC CL, LDREXC, ALB ACS, CL, ACG CL, DTM, ALS CC, ALB, CL CL, CC, CC ACB, CL, ACS CC, ALB, CL CL, ACS, ALB CL, CC, ALB ACS, LDREXC, ALB ACS, LDREXC, ALS CC, ALS, DTM CL, ACB, CC LDREXC, DTM, ALS ALS, DTM, LDREXC ACB, CC, CL 27

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District 47 Leadership Support Team District Advisor Steve Bard District Advisor Margaret Wan District Advisor Kristina Kihlberg

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Webmaster Brandon Kinsey District 47 Division Governors

Division A Governor Robert Rizzo

Division B Governor Jeanine Kinsey

Division C Governor Bett Correa

Division D Governor Kristin DeLuca

Division E Governor Mitch McInnis

Division F Governor Lori Stephens

Division G Governor Cathy Naabe

Division H Governor Sparkie Lovejoy

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

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

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

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