D47 Sunshiner - February 2014

FEBRUARY 2014

On-Time Registration Closes March 30

The FUN Issue!

Let the Games Begin!

NEWS and FEATURES Talk Up Toastmasters

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Learning and Leading: TLI

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2014 Spring Keynote Speaker 12 2014 Spring Conference

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Member Spotlight

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DEPARTMENTS Contributors

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Messages from the DEC - District Gov.

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- Lt. Gov. Education & Training 5 - Lt. Gov. Marketing

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- Public Relations Officer

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The Digital District

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Club Presidents' Corner

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January Education Awards

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Got News?

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Subscribe to The Sunshiner Keep up with what’s happening!

Visit www.toastmastersd47.org and click Resources for Members on the homepage:

Meet Marcia Barry-Smith Spring Conference keynote speaker and recipient of the district’s Communication and Leadership Award: Page 12

Contributors Lydia Harris is a member and past Vice President of Public Relations for the Sawgrass Club. DTM Harris is currently President of Beacon Point Advanced Toastmasters Club http://beaconpoint.toastmastersclubs.org where Dr. Soff has visited since earning his Competent Communicator award to hone his comedic skills.

THE SUNSHINER Published by Toastmasters International District 47, Southeast Florida and The Islands of The Bahamas.

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DISTRICT 47 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE District Governor Francis Molina, DTM Lt. Governor Education and Training Anthony "Tony" Longley, DTM Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller, DTM District Public Relations Officer Douglas Shachnow, ACG/ALB District Secretary Gary Sharp, ATMG/ALB District Treasurer Greg Henry, DTM District Sergeant At Arms Thomas Plant, ACB/ALB Immediate Past District Governor Matt Kinsey, DTM

DIVISION GOVERNORS Division A: Marlene Bryan, DTM Division B: Johnny Segarra, ACB/ALB Division C: Chim Francisco, DTM Division D: Patricia Vallejo, ACB/ALB Division E: John Lazar, DTM Division F: Jason Springer, DTM Division I: Curtis Bryan, DTM

OTHER DISTRICT OFFICERS TLI Training Coordinator: Antionette Fox, DTM Contest Coordinator: Shantelle Moxie, DTM Spring Conference Chair: Phyllis May, DTM Webmaster: David Clarke, DTM Parliamentarian: Michael Schoen, CTM/ALS Social Media Chair: Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL Sunshiner Editor: Kate McClare, ACB/ALB Look for more district roles to be filled in the future.

Copy Editor/Proofreader: Lisa Dunham Owers

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Are YOU Having FUN Yet? Welcome to the FUN edition of The Sunshiner! Yes, we can also have fun while participating in the Toastmasters program. While the program is structured, precise and formal, members who have fun stay more engaged and are more likely to progress.

Toastmasters International values the use of humor and supports having fun at our meetings, contests and conferences. Without fun, meetings will be very rigid and members will not feel welcome to make mistakes and learn from failures.

Message from the District Governor Francis Molina, DTM

When was the last time you participated in a fun theme meeting? Many of our clubs in District 47 dedicate meetings for the purpose of having fun. As long as the meeting is well prepared, remains organized and encourages a learning environment, do not hesitate to use FUN in your meetings and club events.

On the topic of FUN, are you ready for the 2014 Spring Conference? Our Table Topics and International Speech Contest season is already halfway completed.

Winners from all over the district are moving along each contest level with anticipation of the District Conference.

Register early!

In addition to our contests, the Spring Conference also showcases two other major Toastmaster events: the Communication and Leadership (C&L) Award and the District business meeting. You can learn more about our C & L honoree, Marcia Barry-Smith, in this issue.

And if you are a club president or vice president education, you have the responsibility to attend the business meeting to help elect our incoming district leaders. If you

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are not able to attend, please send a representative from your club using a proxy.

Being a Toastmaster has invaluable benefits! Continue to support each other while developing together and, while you are at it, in the words of Past District 47 Governor Rick Furbush: If it’s not FUN, it’s not Toastmasters!

Francis Molina has been a Toastmaster since 2005, when she joined her corporate club as charter club president.

She has held all club officer positions in her home club and has served District 47 as an area governor (President's Distinguished Area Governor 2009-2010), a division governor (President's Distinguished Division Governor and Division Governor of the Year 2010-2011) and High Performance Leadership and Toastmasters Leadership Institute chair.

Contact Francis at fmolina@toastmastersd47.org.

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And the Winners Are . . .

Fellow Toastmasters, I am pleased to announce the winners of the Education & Training Incentive Campaign, which ended on December 31, 2013.

We were very encouraged by the response, particularly by our club leaders who took full advantage of the opportunity to earn additional resource material for their clubs.

Prizes will be given at the district business meeting during Spring Conference. Winning clubs are urged to have representatives present.

Message from the Lt. Governor Education and Training Tony Longley, DTM

Congratulations to all those listed below, and thank you for your support!

Club CC Challenge: 4 CCs by November 30, 2013 Prize: Five Advanced Manuals Div.A/Area 10: American Express Tech Talkers Div. A/Area 13: Universal Toastmasters Div. B/Area 23: Plantation Toastmasters Div. C/Area 31: Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Div. C/Area 33: 1st U.S. Portuguese Toastmasters Div. D/Area 43: The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club Div. E/Area 51: Doral Toastmasters Div. I/Area 90: First Bahamas Branch Div. I/Area 91: Scotia Dynasty Div. I/Area 91: Masters of Excellence Club AC Challenge: 2 ACs by November 30 Prize: Two Mnuals from Better Speaker Series Div. A/Area 11: Destino Toastmasters Div. A/Area 12: Hollywood Toastmasters Div. A/Area 13: Universal Toastmasters Club Div. B/Area 21: Great For Lauderdale Toastmasters Div. B/Area 24: West Broward Toastmasters Div. C/Area 32: Office Depot Toastmasters Div. C/Area 32: NCCI Toastmasters Div. C/Area 32: Boca Raton Toastmasters Div. C/Area 33: West Boca Toastmasters Div. C/Area 33: 1st U.S. Portuguese Toastmasters Div. E/Area 50: Voices of Champions Div. E/Area 54: Miami Advanced Toastmasters Div. F/Area 61: Cable Beach West Div. F/Area 63: Great Persuaders Div. F/Area 63: BPSU Majestic Marlins Div. F/Area 90: First Bahamas Branch Div. F/Area 90 - Destined for Success Div. I/Area 91 - Scotia Dynasty Div. I/Area 91: Masters of Excellence Div. I/Area 93: Freeport Eagles February 2014

Club DCP Challenge: 5 DCP Points by November 30 Prize: Seven Advanced Manuals Div. A/Area 10: Weston Area Toastmasters Club Div. A/Area 10: American Express Tech Talkers Div. A/Area 11: Destino Toastmasters Club Div. A/Area 12: Hollywood Toastmasters Div. B/Area 21: Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Div. B/Area 22: Proud Speakers Div. B/Area 22: Early Bird Club Div. B/Area 23: Plantation Toastmasters Div. C/Area 30: Bill Gove Golden Gavel Div. C/Area 32: Boca Raton Toastmasters Div. C/Area 31: Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Div. C/Area 32: Office Depot Div. C/Area 32: NCCI TMs Div. D/Area 43: The Palm Beach TM Club Div. D/Area 44: Freddy’s Forum TM Club Div. E/Area 52: Brickell TM Club Div. E/Area 52: Miami Beach TMs Div. E/Area 53: Grove Gables Div. F/Area 60: Healing Communicators Div. F Area 60: Chickcharney Div. F/Area 61: Cable Beach West Div. F/Area 63: Great Persuaders of Atlantis Div. F/Area 63: BPSU Majestic Marlins Div. I/Area 90: Destined for Success Div. I/Area 91: Masters of Excellence Div. I/Area 92: Cable Revolutionaries DCP Winners: Continued on Page 14

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36pt Headline Goes Here Message from the Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller, DTM

Damien Miller has been an avid member of Toastmasters clubs in Florida and The Bahamas since June 2002. He was a President’s Distinguished Area Governor for 2006 -2007 and chair of the 2012 Fall Conference, which successfully returned to The Bahamas under his direction and that of dedicated committee members from throughout the district.

Contact Damien at dmiller@toastmastersd47.org.

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Take a Different Approach Like most of you, I fill the roles of Toastmaster and general evaluator several times a year. Filling either of these roles typically requires your commenting on the various components of a meeting; it is especially important with visitors present, helping them understand what to expect when they join.

Meeting agendas always follow the same formula, but that’s no reason for you not to vary your monologues, explaining things a little differently every time you fill a particular role. Not only does the mental challenge keep you at the top of your Toastmaster game, but it helps guard against the perils of predictability, audience impatience, even boredom. You must never let this happen.

One example: As General Evaluator some weeks ago, I explained how similar our evaluations are to mortgage loan proposals (my previous career in mortgage investment banking). Loan packages for prospective investors always followed the same formula: (1) identification of the property’s value elements making it viable security for the owner’s requested loan, (2) identification of deficiencies for which a portion of loan proceeds might be held in escrow pending cure, and (3) a summary statement of recommendation and possible

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Message from the District Public Relations Officer Douglas Shachnow, ACG/ALB

conditions for the loan Does all this sound familiar? That’s why I like to think of evaluations as appraisals.

Little detours add interest to meetings. Don’t be afraid to experiment; you’ll find out soon how enjoyable meetings become when you vary the lyrics.

Douglas Shachnow joined West Boca Toastmasters in February 2010 and has served that club as its vice president public relations and vice president education. Douglas also has been an active member of Sensor Toast.

Contact him at dshachnow@toastmastersd47.org.

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Stay Connected with Friends, Family I presented a workshop on the topic of social media at a recent Toastmasters Leadership Institute. During the workshop, I asked for those members of our audience who use social media to tell us about the benefits of social media. I had expected bullet-point-type answers, in one or two words or a short sentence.

Four or five people shared anecdotes to express the benefit they receive from social media.

The content of the anecdotes reinforced what is often said about social media. Each person who shared an anecdote spoke about how much they treasure their personal relationships. The speakers felt that social media enhanced their relationships, rather than detracted from them. This seemed to be felt most deeply by those who have family and friends across the country or across the world.

It has been said by many social media users, especially Facebook users, that social media reunites people who have been away from each other for a long time. Many social media users also say they use social media, including Skype, to stay in touch with family and friends. The workshop speakers all expressed the importance of visual communication in staying in touch with people they don’t often see in person. With Skype, calls are made while the users see each other.

A wide variety of social media sites, including Face-

Toastmasters Channel Guide Facebook: www.facebook.com Keep members up to date on club, Division and district news

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com Network and share communication and leadership insights

MeetUp: www.meetup.com Invite prospects to meetings, events 8 The Sunshiner

The Digital District Ruth Field Beck, ACB/CL

book, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, allow the posting of photos and videos. YouTube and Vimeo are designed for the posting of videos. Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Vimeo have privacy options. Instagram and Pinterest may have privacy options as well. Skype can be used as a one-on-one call or a conference call. Use privacy and respect when posting photos and videos.

During this season of love and friendship, enjoy and maximize your networking experiences.

Ruth Field Beck joined Toastmasters in 2008 and is a member of Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters. She has served as an officer in various capacities and was Area 30 Governor in 2012-13.

Contact Ruth at rbeck@toastmastersd47.org.

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com Post photos about meetings and events

Twitter: www.twitter.com Instantly connect with members using short (140 characters) tweets

Vimeo: www.vimeo.com Post videos and meetings and events

YouTube: www.youttube.com Post videos of meetings and events

February 2014

Back to the FUNdamentals “If it isn’t fun, it isn’t Toastmasters” -- Rick Furbush,

Club Presidents’ Corner

Past District 47 Governor As a young child, I learned many facts

Lou Brown President Boca Raton Toastmasters

and concepts through methods like rhyming and association. I learned how to count by saying, “One-two, buckle my shoe; three-four, shut the door; five-six, pick up sticks; seven-eight, shut the gate; nine-ten, the big red hen.” I learned how

meeting. Speeches and table topics leveraging

to spell the word “arithmetic” by remembering “a rat in the

such themes will be even more entertaining. Have

house may eat the ice cream.” I learned proper letter

focused meetings dedicated to specific speaking

placement by repeating “i before e except after c or when

engagements such as media communications –

sounding like a as in neighbor and weigh.” As a teenager

one speaker can be the host and the other can be

I trained my fingers to learn every key on the typewriter

the guest – or awards ceremonies – one speaker

(think 1980s) by repeatedly typing “the quick brown fox

presents the award and the other receives it. Break

jumps over the lazy dog.” Learning this way was fun and

up the usual schedule by dedicating one meeting a

much easier than performing boring memorization exer-

quarter to a social activity, such as celebrating

cises.

member birthdays during that time. The possibilities are endless.

In Toastmasters, as adults we can continue to have fun and learn all at the same time. This is true even as we

Even educational moments can be fun. I attended

learn those facets of the program dealing with profession-

a judging workshop which incorporated an Ameri-

alism and protocols. For example, when you can’t re-

can Idol theme. I took part in an evaluation work-

member which side of your chest to pin your name

shop which encouraged audience participation in

badge, on simply say, “To make sure it’s in sight, place

two ways. First, audience members pieced togeth-

the name badge on the right.” When you are the Toast-

er an effective evaluation through questions asked

master (or in any role in control) “make sure you start the

by the presenter. Second, attendees delivered key

clapping, to keep the crowd from napping.” To remember

segments of the evaluation through a dramatic ex-

how to properly turn control over to the next speaker re-

ercise - effectively letting out their inner actor.

peat “first shake hands with the speaker, then walk behind, it’s much sleeker.”

Becoming an effective leader and communicator is essential to professional and personal success.

As we progress through the communication and leader-

Learning these important skills can be accom-

ship projects, fun can be an integral part of the journey.

plished in entertaining and fun ways. Indeed, fun is

For example, have entertaining themed meetings such as

FUNdamental! If it isn’t fun, it isn’t Toastmasters.

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Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning and Leading Once again, the District 47 training staff went all out to make sure members have top-quality officers leading their clubs. Six Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) were held in January and February, from Stuart to The Bahamas. Broward County’s TLI was covered in January; here’s how the other five looked:

Lt. Governor Marketing Damien Miller, addresses Northern Bahamas trainees, February 1 in Freeport.

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Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Stuart TLI, February 8

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2014 Spring Conference Keynote Speaker

“A Voice for the Voiceless” District Governor Francis Molina, DTM, has announced that Marcia Barry-Smith, “a fierce advocate against domestic violence and a voice for the voiceless," will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 Spring Conference.

The district also is recognizing Barry-Smith’s lifelong devotion to the disadvantaged by naming her the recipient of the Communication and Leadership Award, which she will receive at the conference.

“There are few persons better qualified or more deserving of one of this organization’s top honors,” Francis said. “Indeed, it would be difficult to locate anyone with as distinguished a record of service.”

The Communication and Leadership Award is given each year to recognize outstanding work benefiting the community.

“Our district strives to recognize non-members who, through outstanding communication and leadership, impact members in the communities we serve,” Francis said. “Marcia’s dedication and untiring work for those less fortunate is an inspiration deserving of this top honor.”

Marcia Barry-Smith

“Throughout her career, Marcia has been a fierce advocate against domestic violence and a voice for the voiceless,” said Francis, a former colleague of Barry-Smith at BankAtlantic and BBX Capital Corporation in Miami. She cited several key leadership roles with which Barry-Smith has made a difference in the lives of South Florida families: Executive Director of the BankAtlantic Foundation, wher e she managed all aspects of its efforts to assist charities and community groups with grants and other support. This included outreach programs, employee volunteerism, community investment and civic involvement with non-profits.

Leader of the nationally acclaimed Homeless to Homeowner program, which has helped mor e than 100 formerly homeless families in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties to become homeowners. “Were it not for Marcia and her team at BankAtlantic,” Molina said, “thousands of persons in the tri-county area would not be homeowners.”

Board member and avid supporter of Women in Distress; she and her family sponsor ed the J oshua Room at the new Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Campus. Named for her three-year-old grandson, it accommodates children needing one-on-one counseling after having witnessed domestic violence.

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2014 Spring Conference

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Spring Conference Keynote Speaker From previous page

The Communication and Leadership Award is only one of many honors for Marcia-Barry Smith: Channel 4 Hometown Hero Recipient of Channel 10 Salute Broward Council for DV Community Leader Award 25 Most Prominent Black Women Award South Florida Business Journal 25 Most Influential Business Women March of Dimes Woman of Distinction The 2012 Betty Shabazz Dove of Love Community Activist Homeless Advocate of the Year Thurgood Marshall Advocacy Women’s Circle of Excellence Award Success South Florida Magazine – 25 Most Prominent Black Women 2010 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Women of Distinction Mother of the Year – Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Broward Council for Domestic Violence Community Leader Award September 27, 2013: Marcia Barry-Smith Day, City of Lauderhill November 1, 2013: Marcia Barry-Smith Appreciation Day, Mayor and Commissioners of Broward County February 2014

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Challenges Met Impressively DCP Winners Continued from Page 5

Club CL/AL Challenge: Combination of 2 CLs/ALs

by November 30 Prize: Set of 5 Manuals from the Leadership Club DCP Challenge: 8 DCP Points by November 30 Excellence Series Prizes: Set of 15 Advanced Manuals Plus Chance to Div. A/Area 10: American Express Tech Talkers Div. A/Area 10: Beacon Point Advanced Win 1 Free Spring Conference registration Div. A/Area 11: Destino Toastmasters; Div. A/Area 12: Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Div. B/Area 21: Proud Speakers, Broward Bi-Lingual Div. A/Area 13: Universal TMs Club Div. B/Area 22: Friendly Club Div. C/Area 33: West Boca TMs Div. B/Area 23: Sawgrass TM Club Div. C/Area 33: 1st U.S. Portuguese Toastmasters Div. B/Area 24: Club VOI, Outspoken TM Div. E/Area 50: Voices of Champions Div. C/Area 31: Boca Raton Toastmasters, Boca Raton Div. E/Area 51: Doral Toastmasters Noon Toastmasters, Club Paradise Div. I/Area 90: First Bahamas Branch Div. C/Area 32: Sensor Toast, Office Depot, NCCI TM, Div. I/Area 91: Scotia Dynasty Div. C/Area 33: Coral Springs Chinese Bi-Lingual Area Governors with 1 or More Clubs Earning 8 DCP Div. D/Area 43: The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club Div. D/Area 44: Freddy’s Forum Toastmasters Club Points Div. E/Area 51: Doral Toastmasters Prize: 25 District Dollars Per Club Div. E/Area 52: Toastmasters Inspiris, Brickell ToastDiv. A: Area 12 (1 club), Area 13 (1 club) masters, Miami Beach Toastmasters Div. C: Area 33 (2 clubs) Div. E/Area 54: Assurant Toastmasters Club Div. E: Area 50 (1 club), Area 51 (1 club) Div. E/Area 55: Speedway Speakers Div. I: Area 90 (1 club), Area 91 (1 club) Div. F/Area 60: Pinnacle Seekers, Chickcharney Division Governors with 1 or More Distinguished Div. F/Area 61: Cable Beach West, First Exuma Div. F/Area 62: PTAB Areas or Divisions by November 30 Div. F/Area 63: Great Persuaders of Atlantis, E.T. ComPrize: 25 District Dollars municators; Div. A: Chris Shield (A10), Heather Mahoney (A12) Div. I/Area 90: First Bahamas Branch, Destined for SucDivision Governors with 2 or More Distinguished cess, Action Communicators Extraordinaire, Scotia DynAreas or Divisions or Select Distinguished Divisions asty, Div. I/Area 92: RBC Legends, B.U.T. Nation Builders

by December 31 Prize: 25 District Dollars Div. A - 2 Select Distinguished Areas: Chris Shield Club CL/AL Challenge: 4 CLs/ALs by November 30 Prize: Set of 11 Manuals from the Leadership (A10), Heather Mahoney (A12) Div. C: - 2 Select Distinguished Areas: Tim Kinzler Excellence Series Div. A/Area 12: Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters (A31), Chris Gunning) (A33) Div. F: 2 Select Distinguished Areas: Denero McIntosh Div. A/Area 13: Universal Toastmasters Div. B/Area 21: Early Bird Toastmasters (A60), Antoinette Lotmore (A60) Div. C/Area 30 : Bill Gove Toastmasters Training Challenge: First top 3 Division with Majority (Over Div. C/Area 33: 1st U.S. Portuguese Toastmasters Div. E/Area 50: Voices of Champions 85%) of Officers Trained Prize: Chance to Win 1 Free Spring Conference Div. I/Area 91: Masters of Excellence Div. I/Area 92: Cable Revolutionaries Registration Division C, Division I, Division D Winner of Raffle Draw: Division D

Club AC Challenge: 4 ACs by November 30 Prize: Set of 4 Manuals from Better Speaker Series Div. A/Area 12: Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters

Tony Longley joined the First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 in May 1987. He has been a club officer in various roles and has served as a club president, an area governor and a division governor. He was named District 47 Division Governor of the Year in 2009-2010. Tony was the district's Youth Leadership Program chair for South Florida and The Bahamas in 2010-2011 and public relations officer for 2011-2012.

Contact Tony at tlongley@toastmastersd47.org.

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Matt Soff, CC

But Seriously: Toastmasters Works

By Lydia Harris, DTM Ever had a dream come true? Dr. Matt Soff did. It turned out to be really funny because of Toastmasters.

In 2013, Sawgrass Toastmasters was one of several clubs being investigated by this intelligent, well-spoken man with a receding hairline who was looking for a club to join. After just one meeting, Matt decided Sawgrass would be his new home. Few members knew why he came, especially when he introduced himself as a local doctor who had taught for years without fear of public speaking. So why did he come to Toastmasters?

“For as long as I can remember, I have had as a personal goal to do standup comedy,” says Matt, who is a successful gastroenterologist from Fort Lauderdale. “Although I was comfortable delivering professional speeches, a comedic routine was something else.”

Matt wanted to take his natural sense of humor and show the world he was truly funny. And so he did on Thursday, February 13, 2014. On that day he became a graduate of The Improv Stand Up Comedy 101 class at The Hard Rock in Hollywood. He delivered a hilarious five-minute speech on family relationships as a husband, a father and an “out of whack” neighbor.

“A year of giving numerous Toastmaster speeches gave Dr. Matt Soff, CC: A stand-up Toastmaster me the confidence to take my public speaking to a new level,” Matt says. “As amateurs we were given five minutes to do our comedy, no different from what we do in our Toastmasters meetings. On the night of my comedic debut, I saw many of my Sawgrass Toastmasters club members in the audience — how could I fail? Needless to say, I was awesome! Thanks to Toastmasters International for the training program and support that got me to The Improv!”

What dreams do you have that can come true with the support of a few friends and a great educational program? If Toastmasters can help a “digestive specialist” find the guts to fulfill a lifelong dream, what can be next for you with a little extra time and effort?

Sawgrass Toastmasters (http://sawgrass.toastmastersclubs.org) invites you to visit any Wednesday at 7 p.m. to hear Matt and our other amazing members as they reach for their dreams through engaging speech and leadership development activities.

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January Education Awards

Congratulations to These Toastmasters . . . . . . on earning Competent Communicator (CC) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div.. Area

Amendola, Peter

1/23/2014

Middle Keys Toastmasters Club

704393

E

55

Balaun, Michelle A.

1/10/2014

Boca Raton Advanced Toastmasters

1888268

C

32

Bowe, Michael

1/18/2014

First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1600

I

90

Bracho, Angelica

1/18/2014

Power Speakers Club

589263

B

22

Cameron, Lauren M

1/13/2014

FCC Toastmasters

1390883

A

11

Chingmei, Yeh

1/21/2014

Coral Springs Chinese Bilingual Club

3196587

C

33

Cirone, Dianne M.

1/9/2014

Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club

22

C

30

Clarke, Eric D.

1/6/2014

The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park

1227605

F

62

Crespo, Kelly E

1/21/2014

Weston Area Toastmasters Club

5758

A

10

Davidson, Juliana V

1/10/2014

Sawgrass Toastmasters Club

590751

B

23

Fawkes, Douglas C

1/26/2014 C

able Beach West Club

6796

F

61

Groover, Cindy

1/9/2014

Palm City Orators

8181

D

41

Koning, Harold H.

1/11/2014

Broward Bilingual Toastmasters Club

1498739

B

21

Loy, Diana D.

1/22/2014

Talk Of The Town Club

5390

D

43

Marianacci, Maria C

1/16/2014

Voice Of Champions Club

7082

E

50

Martin, Isabelle

1/7/2014

American Express Communication Club 415772

B

23

Moura, Alex

1/10/2014

Brickell Toastmasters Club

7619

E

52

Neilly, Spurgeon E.

1/13/2014

The Trailblazers

1577647

F

62

Parone, Irma

1/14/2014

Outspoken Toastmasters

1469413

B

24

Reed, Paula A

1/15/2014

Office Depot Toastmasters Club

9086 9086

C

32

Robinson, Yvette

1/1/2014

Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club

8720

F

63

Roque, Alex

1/3/2014

The Ultimate Toastmasters

1774302

A

10

Thompson, Christopher Russell 1/6/2014

Achievers Club

2903

C

33

Wiggan, Patrice

1/6/2014

Achievers Club

2903

C

33

Williams, Collette

1/22/2014

Club Destiny

839960

I

93

Williams, Nicole Delores Yvette

1/27/2014 Action Communicators Extraordinaire

9477

I

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January Education Awards

Congratulations . . . . . . on earning Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div.. Area

Gross, Nadine

1/30/2014

Pompano Beach Toastmasters

3003

B

20

Nedimyer, Denise

1/24/2014

Middle Keys Toastmasters Club

704393

E

55

Reyes, Glenn Errol

1/29/2014

Club V.O.I.C.E.

3278

B

24

. . . on earning Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) Certification:

Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div.. Area

Andrew, Carol

1/3/2014

Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club

3466

D

40

Brown, Chervez William

1/6/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Ezewike, Fidelis I

1/29/2014

MIA Tarmac Speakers

1913022

E

50

Fondiler, Laurie Ann

1/6/2014

Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club

5173

D

44

Munroe, Valentino

1/8/2014

First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters 1\600

I

90

Ortiz, Victor Omar

1/27/2014

Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club

22

C

30

Thurston, Doris

1/3/2014

Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club

3466

D

40

. . . on earning Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div.. Area

Brooks, Ray

1/18/2014

Hollywood Toastmasters

1261950

A

12

Palacious, Carlos Emmanuel

1/7/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Winder, Franklyn Gregory

1/9/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

. . . on earning Competent Leader (CL) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div.. Area

Adams, Anthony J

1/17/2014

Talk of the Town Club

5390

D

43

Andrade, Donna

1/2/2014

Plantation Club

2582

B

23

Brown, Desmond

1/13/2014

The Trailblazers

1577647

F

62

Clason, Jay

1/23/2014

Doral Toastmasters

861

E

51

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January Education Awards

Congratulations . . . …on earning Competent Leader (CL) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div..

Area

Groblewski, Edward R. 1/15/2014

Delray Newsmakers Club

2225

C

30

Haidacher, Ildiko

1/9/2014

Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club

3466

D

4

Haji, Mohamud

1/2/2014

Sawgrass Toastmasters Club

590751

B

23

Johnson, Nadia Hope

1/26/2014

Cable Beach West Club

6796

F

61

Krumlauf, Jennifer L.

1/6/2014

Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club

5173

D

44

Levi, Judy

1/21/2014

Weston Area Toastmasters Club

5758

A

10

Munnings, Ancin B.

1/7/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Poitier, Ray-Don K

1/4/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Rutter, Paul

1/21/2014

Weston Area Toastmasters Club

5758

A

10

Smith, Orthnel N.

1/6/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Thompson, Christopher Russell 1/6/2014

Achievers Club

2903

C

33

Worley, Christina

Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club

5173

D

44

1/24/2014

…on earning Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Certification: Toastmaster

Date

Club

Club #

Div..

Area

Burrows, Keniqua M.

1/12/2014

First Exuma Branch

8123

F

61

Dixon, Jethro Nathaniel

1/14/2014

Club Destiny

839960

I

93

Gordon, Gail

1/23/2014

Middle Keys Toastmasters Club

704393

E

55

Ingraham, Princess Olivea

1/14/2014

Club Destiny

839960

I

93

Lewis, Oquendo D

1/4/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Noronha, Roshan A

1/6/2014

First Bahamas Branch

1600

I

90

Thezine, Laura

1/18/2014

Hollywood Toastmasters

1261950

A

12

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July 2013 August 2013 October 2013 November-December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014

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