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District 59 Continental Europe Presents

DISTRICT 95 New Structure and Team for 2014-15

District 59 Continental Europe

It’s all about people A First Good Step

District 95 is a brand new District. Many challenges will be presented, however, you are ready!

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: Ruxandra Balboa-Pöysti

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Being smaller than the “old” D59 allows the District Core team to focus more on current clubs and geography. Clubs that will be part of D95 are mostly good clubs where Toastmasters International values and standards are applied. These clubs have a wealth of knowledge and a good support system to further help each other improve. District 95 has that “powerful tool” to ensure all clubs do even better.

Situated in Central Europe, including Nordic countries, District 95 has the opportunity to expand beyond its boundaries just as we did last year when we expanded to Romania. If you decide to accept other countries you will be helping others experience the benefits of the Toastmasters Program.

João de Mendonça

ENGLISH REVISION (in alphabetic order)

Amie Gavinho Karla McMurray Rui Henriques

I have worked with many people within the new District 95. I can assure you that they have excellent leaders, good entrepreneurs and, most importantly, wonderful people. The new District Officers whom I present to you in this newsletter are just that – Excellent!

Each one has vast experience and knowledge – the fundamentals to be great leaders.

One of the main concerns at the beginning of the new Toastmasters year is not getting to know/meet the new District Officers. As outgoing District Governor, I wish to safeguard against this… I thus present the great Team that will lead District 95 from 1 July 2014 onwards.

CONTRIBUTORS

I wish all of you much fun and success!

All members of the

Good Luck, District 95.

new team D95 2014-15

João de Mendonça District Governor 2013-14 D59 Continental Europe

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Experience: He joined Toastmasters in April 2000 in New Zealand and took on the role of VP Education in 2001.

He has held officer roles ever since. In 2008 he was a finalist in the District International Speech Contest.

On the leadership front, he stepped up to District level in 2011 as a Division Governor and in 2012 as Lt. Governor Marketing for which he received the Excellence in Marketing Award from Toastmasters International, for helping to guide the District to President Distinguished status and No.1 in the world. In 2013-2014, he was elected Lt. Governor Education and Training.

He is a ACG and ALB and has completed all the requirements for the ALS, except for the HPL. He is working on this project at the moment and hopes to reach DTM status before the Fall Conference 2014. He has been a trainer/facilitator at countless Officer Training and ordinary educational sessions In 2005-2006 he took a break from Toastmasters to travel around the world non-stop for a year, visiting over 25 countries in four continents. This trip of a lifetime has given him a very humble feeling about the human race and opened up his heart to listen to others regardless of their culture. This experience has helped him greatly in carrying out his many different roles within the Toastmasters environment.

Goals “Help fellow Toastmasters discover the richness inside themselves in the field of communication and leadership and share this richness with fellow Toastmasters so as to help each one make progress, no matter how small the steps are. .

Say what you mean, mean what you say. Apply transparency. Forge a team. Discuss a vision for the next five years.�

Kees Broos

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

TUIRE VUOLASVIRTA She joined Toastmasters Paris in 2002 and since then has actively volunteered for leadership roles so as to contribute to the success of club, area, division and/or district. In France, she assisted the Division Governor and coordinated the Division Conference educational program. In her native Finland, she has worked hard to create the Finnish TM Area, which was her High Performance Leadership project.

She was Lt. Gov. Marketing in 2013-14.

“Increase the club quality through Club and District leader training: all the leaders get trained.”

Lt. Gov. Educ. & Training

CORE TEAM

He joined Toastmasters in 2011 and at first he didn't really like it. However, later he became addicted. He is a member of two clubs - Toastmasters Poznan and Verbal Victory. He has served as Club President, VP Public Relations, Sergeant-at-arms, Club Treasurer, and was Division M Governor in 2013-14.

“I want to make this new District, a President's Distinguished District as a minimum. Additionally, 1st place in number of new clubs created would be nice.”

Lt. Gov. Marketing

MICHAL TALAGA

She joined Toastmasters in 2011 and has already reached ACB and ALB level. She was D4 Area Governor (Hungary) in 2013-14, sponsor and President of the EBSC TM Club, and played an active role in setting up two public clubs in Hungary, Pestbeszéd and Skylark TM. She organized the Division D Conference and was the sponsorship and communication chair of the 2013 District 59 Conference, in Budapest. The goal of her HPL was to promote Toastmaster events in Hungary. This resulted in the publication of the first Toastmasters Hungary newsletter. She run many workshops and training sessions; and she has filled multiple leadership roles at BPTM and EBSC - VP Mentoring, VP Leadership and Club President.

“As District 95 PR Officer, I will work on promoting the Toastmasters brand, and to help the growth of the district. I plan to build a network of experts, who will help us to represent their countries in the communication, and by leveraging their expertise we can create synergy. We will leverage the platforms and tools created by the prior team, and help the success of the new district with the PR activity. With a strong team we can accomplish more.”

Public Relations Officer

BEA BINCZE

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

CORE TEAM District Secretary

DAVID MATHIESON Since joining Toastmasters in 2006, David has held many Club officer positions and also that of Area Governor. Last year he was a club sponsor and founding member of Frankly Speaking Toastmasters, an advanced Toastmasters Club. Currently a member of three clubs, he has attended and assisted at many Toastmaster events within Europe but also internationally.

“My main goal as a District Officer is to ‘Think about saying yes before you say no’. As well as sharing my experience in Toastmasters with other members, I hope to contribute to the success of the new District 95.”

District Treasurer

EVELIN KÜRBITZ

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

She was Club Treasurer in 2005-06, joined the Audit Committee of her predecessor, and implemented a long term education planning tool. As Club President in 2010-11 she guided her club to President’s Distinguished status. Her club became a legal entity and after a presentation at area level a few Berlin clubs followed suit. She has done her High Performance Leadership, been a mentor to several members, and run numerous education workshops.

“My role will be to present the district financial report at district meetings, serve with reports helping to make decisions, to approve the budget for conferences, making sure that expenses won´t be overspend. I will work on it that Toastmasters District 95 will carry on a stable financial basis although we have less members and less income compared to the big and successful District 59.“

DIVISION A Germany North/West Area Club Nr St.

Club Name

City

First Hanseatic Toastmasters Club

Hamburg

Hedgehog Toastmasters Club

Buxtehude

Stade Club

Stade

Hamburg Power Speakers

Hamburg

594291

Kieler Toastmasters

Kiel

641931

HanseRedner Club

Hamburg

873642

561

A1

6007 597059 1370933

A2

IGEL Toastmasters Club

Buxtehude

1153981

Lübeck Redner

Lubeck

2933296

Rednerclub Bergedorf

Hamburg

Hannover Speakers Club

Hannover

1363524

TM Paderborn - DIE KLARTEXTER

Paderborn

1539207

Bremer Sprechstunde

Bremen

3024984

Selbstredend Munster Toastmasters

Munster

Cologne Toastmasters Club

Koln

610734

Rheinredner Club

Koln

680945

Duesseldorfer Toastmasters

Duesseldorf

1320303

Bochum Toastmasters Club

Bochum

2721392

Toastmasters Aachen

Aachen

Bonn International Toastmasters

Bonn

1009133

Redefluss Bonn

Bonn

1727456

Kölner Sprechbar

Koln

5571

A3

9754

A4

934487

A5

2425565 Prosp. Bonner Redefreiheit

Bonn

Division A Governor

Michael Rose

He joined Toastmasters in 2010 and has reached ACB and ALB. He was Treasurer and President twice, Area Governor twice and Club founder.

Goals for 2014-15 “Bring the community spirit of our club extended to the Division.”

A1

Markus Krause He started in the German speaking Hanseredner to improve his presentation skills for work purposes. He joined the English speaking First Hanseatics Toastmasters soon afterwards. As he became more familiar with the Toastmasters program, he discovered an iceberg: there is so much more than meets the eye at first. He was hooked, became enthusiastic and was elected President of Hanseredner.

A2

“As a member of an English speaking club and German speaking club, I want to maintain the friendly atmosphere in both, help members to get to know each other better and encourage them to hold joint events with clubs from the other language.”

Astrid Fiedler She has been a member of Toastmasters since 2009. She was VP Education of Hanserednern TM Club. There she introduced the function “meet and greet” to welcome guests and make them feel at home straight away. In Oct 2012 she began with preparations to start a new club in Bergedorf. Since January 2013 she has taken on the role of President and club mentor.

A3

Fabian Schindler

A4

“From my experience a good club climate needs all the support to be maintained. Otherwise I will keep an eye on things and determine what is needed.”

Franz Jankowski

He joined Toastmasters in 2010 and is a member of Toastmasters Paderborn - DIE KLARTEXTER. He has earned ACB and ALB.

He joined Toastmasters in 2012. He has reached CC and he is finishing off his CL. He was Secretary and President of Cologne Toastmasters and Assistant Area Governor.

He has visited many clubs and international events.

A5

“Promote cooperation in the region and support the development of clubs; Advertising for Toastmasters. Provide support for specific tasks. Improvement of evaluations. Promote contests.”

Christian Block He has been a member of Toastmasters for five years. He started at the Rheinredner Club in 2009, where he was VPE in 2010-11 and President in 2011-12. Since its charter in 2011 the Kölner Sprechbar, in Cologne, has been his second Toastmaster club. Since 2011 he is a member of the Easy Speak Team, responsible for his Division. He has performed many organizational roles, for example, he was Entertainment Chairman for the Bonn Fall Conference 2012; as well as performed other roles, for example, Chief Judge at the Antwerp Spring Conference 2013; ran a workshop at the Budapest Fall Conference 2013; mentor, etc. His opinion about Toastmasters is: A very good concept combined with very nice people.

“My main goal is to support all clubs reach their individual goals: (1) Help each club run well; (2) Work together with the officers of the third club in Bonn to charter in 2014-15, (3) Improve and optimize the usage of Easy Speak, (4) Improve the cooperation between the clubs and with Area A4.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION B Poland South Area Club Nr St. B1

B2

B3

Club Name

City

1112264

Silesia Toastmasters

Katowice

2495312

Toastmasters Częstochowa

Częstochowa

3356999 Prosp. Silesia Speech Masters

Katowice

3738001

Toastmasters Na Szczycie

Bielsko-Biała

1231724

Krakow Public Speaking Club

Kraków

1610052

Pierwszy Krakowski Polskojezyczny Klub

Kraków

3157539

Pionier Rzeszów Toastmasters

Rzeszów

3799741

BBH Poland Toastmasters

Kraków

3815342 Prosp. Inspire Rzeszów Toastmasters

Rzeszów

1985477

State Street Kraków

Kraków

3033176

Toastmasters AGH

Kraków

3397610

Toastmasters PK

Kraków

3422260

Profesjonalni Mowcy i Liderzy

Kraków

Division B Governor

Marzena Augustyn

She joined Toastmasters in 2011. Since then she has been a very active member and has performed many leadership activities: founding a new club; organized a Toastmasters Leadership Institute event that was the biggest in the world (according to Toastmasters International HQ); in 2013-14, she was Area Governor and her area had the biggest growth in Europe; she was the Conference Chair of the biggest and most successful District Conference organized by D59 Continental Europe.

Goals for 2014-15 “In 2013-14 TM year, I was Area Governor and my Area has grown by 125% in the number of clubs. Next year I'd love to use this experience at Division level.“

B1

Alicja Lizurej She started by proposing a toast at her sister’s wedding three years ago! Since then she has been an active member of the Silesia Toastmasters club. She has been secretary, club presidente, and proud sponsor and mentor of the new club in Bielsko -Biała, Poland.

“My goals are: (1) Education - more advanced speakers, high performance, mentoring; (2) Create a new club; (3) Integrate all clubs in the Area; and

B2

(4) Promote Toastmasters International in Silesia region.“

Michal Zawada He has been a Toastmasters since 2013 and he reached ACB, ALB. He was Secretary of Club ProMiL and Assistant M3 Area Governor for Marketing.

B3

“I have two main goals: (1)

Opening three new clubs and

(2)

Helping active and existing clubs in my Area achieve the DCP objectives.”

Lukasz Ubogi He was a founder member and President 2013-14 of Profesjonalni Mówcy i Liderzy Toastmasters International Club, in Cracov. He was a contestant at the Division Finals and also achieved the Triple Crown.

“I want to make my area the best area in the District.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION C Germany North/East Area Club Nr St.

C1

Club Name

City

1063

Mercury Toastmasters Club

Berlin

1633

Berliner Meisterredner TM

Berlin

817792

Berliner Redekünstler

Berlin

1563553

HanseRedner Rostock

Rostock

3467645

Berliner Rhetorik Meister

Berlin

First Berlin Toastmasters Club

Berlin

Spreeredner

Berlin

Adlershof-Toastmasters

Berlin

5872 835367

C2

C3

1025950

2383100 Prosp. Berlin Germany

Berlin

2643782

Steglitz Toastmasters

Berlin

1066272

Leipzig Toastmasters

Leipzig

1584104

Leipziger Redefreiheit

Leipzig

1668448

Toastmasters Dresden

Dresden- Boxdorf

1963981 Prosp. Erfurt

Erfut

3698545 Prosp. Chemnitz Saxony TM

Chemnitz

Division C Governor He has been a Toastmaster for 5 years now. From his second day, he took on Leadership positions: Seargent-atArms, VPE in two Clubs at the same time and later as Club President in both clubs. In the past two years he has been Area and Division Governor.

Peter Henrich

Goals for 2014-15 “I would like to enhance the communication with the Members of the Clubs in my Division as well as help start new clubs.“

C1

Pascal Heymann He joined Toastmasters in 2012 and he has been an active member in several clubs in both Scotland and Germany. He completed his Competent Communicator and have competed at Division level twice. He is now looking forward to give something back to Toastmasters by representing his area as Area Governor.

C2

“My goal is to strengthen the Area and collaboration between clubs by providing open and active communication within the Area.“

Dagmar Klementz She has been a member of First Berlin Toastmasters since 2005 and was twice elected as club Treasurer. In 2009, she was Club President. She lived in New Zealand for more than two years. There she had the chance to be a very active member at two clubs in Palmerston North (NZ). She has reached ACG and is busy finishing her ALB. She has served as mentor to four new members.

C3

“I would love to support other Toastmasters succeed.”

Toni Laemmel He joined Toastmasters in 2011 and was VPM in 2012-13, President in 2013-14 of Toastmasters Dresden. He has reached ALB and ACB. Toastmasters provides the best training in communication and leadership according to Toni. Toastmasters helps people reach their goals in a self-paced time frame.

He now encourages and leads other members, so that they too can achieve their goals.

“I will support the clubs in my Area with four visits instead of the scheduled two visits per year. Build relationships between clubs. Increase membership of the prospective club in Chemnitz and charter he prospective club in Erfurt.

Reach the goal: Distinguished Area.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION D Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary Area Club Nr St.

Club Name

City

Vienna Toastmasters Club

Vienna

Austria

V.I.C. Toastmasters Club (Corporate)

Vienna

Austria

1174718

Vienna Speakers Club

Vienna

Austria

1490250

Wiener Toastmasters Rhetorik Klub

Vienna

Austria

1965705

Vox Fortis

Hainburg

Austria

2869957 Prosp. Blue Danube Speakers

Linz

Austria

3601575 Prosp. Perchtoldsdorf Austria Pros Club

Brunn Am Gebirge

551 6390

D1

D2

D3

Queen's Town Club

Hradec Kralove

Czech Rep.

9854

Pardubice Enthusiasts Club

Pardubice

Czech Rep.

765092

Prague Speakers Club

Prague

Czech Rep.

957925

Bohemian Toastmasters

Prague

Czech Rep.

2995358 Prosp. Pardubice Czech Rep. Pros

Pardubice

Czech Rep.

3055065 Prosp. Prague German Club

Prague

Czech Rep.

3735431

S.E.A. Sharks of ExxonMobil Association

Prague 2

Czech Rep.

1125152

Brno Toastmasters

Brno

Czech Rep.

1129369

First Moravian Toastmasters

Olomouc

Czech Rep.

1635054

Toastmasters Ostrava

Ostrava

Czech Rep.

1705911

Brno Business Toastmasters

Brno

Czech Rep.

2867912

Brnenští Toastmástri

Brno

Czech Rep.

3893068 Prosp. Brno Czech Republic Pros Club

Brno

Czech Rep.

3993757 Prosp. Brno Czech Republic Pros Club

Brno

Czech Rep.

4002089 Prosp. Brno Czech Republic Pros Club

Brno

Czech Rep.

Budapest Toastmasters

Budapest

Hungary

1416890

Morgan Stanley TM Budapest

Budapest

Hungary

2137369

Budapest ExxonMobil Associates' TM

Budapest

Hungary

*

D5

D6

Austria

6932

4133

D4

Country

Prosp. General Electric

Budapest

Hungary

1591792

Amplion

Prague

Czech Rep.

2456486

Prague Business Toastmasters

Prague

Czech Rep.

2928241

Concur Toastmasters

Prague

Czech Rep.

3064566

Goood Morning

Prague

Czech Rep.

3074262 Prosp. VSE Toastmasters

Prague

Czech Rep.

2675574

EBSC Toastmasters

Budapest

Hungary

3461223

PESTBESZED Toastmaster Klub

Budapest

Hungary

3875883

Skylarks

Budapest

Hungary

Budapest

Hungary

*

Prosp. NNG Toastmasters

* Prospective club with registration in process and waiting for club number.

Jaroslav Kovac

Division D Governor

Every time Toastmasters has presented him with a new opportunity to test his skills, he has accepted the challenge.

From a regular member presenting seeches and competing in Division contests to being VPM and VPE at two different clubs, as well a coach at another club, he finally reached the position of Division D Governor two years running. He finished his ACG and is close to completing his ALS. He now wants to give back to the organisation.

Goals for 2014-15 “There are two goals I would like to pursue this year in our Division and both of them will be quite challenging: 1) to make sure there is always VALUE in workshops, training and conferences that we provide to our members. It might seem like an obvious thing, but from my experience the reality is far from this goal.

2) to grow rapidly in number of clubs - it is time we spread the Toastmasters concept to corporations in our Division and thanks to the Brno Corporate Summit we might have the recipe on how to accomplish this.

If we succeed in reaching both of these goals, Division D will be one of the largest Divisions with outstanding quality of members’ experien-

D1

Hans Langer He joined Toastmasters in 2010. Toastmasters has enabled him to stand on stage in front of 120 people and moderate an entire evening and guide actors and the audience through a cultural charity event.

“To become an Area Governor, whom people like to follow.”

D2

Ewan Scattergood He joined Prague Speakers in Feb 2012 and he delivered his Icebreaker Speech at the Residential weekend organized by the Prague Toastmasters Clubs in front of 66 people. He completed his CC and he has been an active member of his club where he has been secretary and is currently the VPE.

D3

“My goals for 2014 –2015 are to help the clubs in my area to develop and increase their membership by improving the communication and knowledge sharing between them.”

Ivo Prax He first visited a Toastmasters session in 2010 and he did not expect it to change his life. Yet he really enjoyed going through the CC manual and giving speeches.

He has reached ACB and ALB. In 2011 he became a Club Officer.

“My goals are to consolidate our rapidly growing Area. Further, to create an environment where new clubs can learn from established clubs.”

D4

Balazs Kuzsel He joined the Toastmasters in 2010, since then he has served as VP Membership twice, as President and is also a club founder. He has reached ACB and ALB.

D5

“Keep the existing clubs running whilst expanding the area with new clubs.“

Clara Cismaru She has been a Toastmaster for 2.5 years, in her home country Romania and as the charter member of Prague Business Toastmasters. In the first year she was VP Education. She reached her CL and ACB. She has organized, chaired and judged many club contests. She organized/ chaired her Division Conference in 2013-14.

D6

“My goals are: (1)Help new clubs and the large clubs to split; (2) Help the Presidents and VPE set their club objectives;(3) Help club with membership; (4) Encourage members to visit other clubs; (5) Promote area conferences; (6) Share best practices at the officers’ training.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

Eszter Farnady She has been a Toastmaster since 2010. She is member of Budapest Toastmasters Club and she has earned CC and CL.

DIVISION E Poland North/West Area Club Nr St.

E1

E2

Club Name

City

1367616

Sokrates Torun

Toruń

1535722

Toastmasters Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz

3023073

Grudziądz Toastmasters

Grudziądz

3025247

Torun Toastmasters

Toruń

3046561

Bydgoszcz TM Professionals

Bydgoszcz

1600547

Tricity Toastmasters

Gdańsk

2050536

Toastmasters Gdansk

Gdańsk

2820492

Toastmasters Sopot Leaders

Sopot

3314827

Toastmasters Olsztyn

Olsztyn

3584147 Prosp. WordBusters

Gdańsk

4053566

Toastmasters Gdynia

Gdynia

624526

E3

TM Szczecin Passionate Speakers

Szczecin

1022941

Sedina Toastmasters

Szczecin

1138065

Toastmasters Poznan

Poznań

1345699

Verbal Victory

Poznań

3967782 Prosp. Leszno Poland Pros

Lezno

3968282 Prosp. Poznan Poland Pros

Poznań

Division E Governor

Joanna Chmiel

She is a Toastmaster for three and a half years and has reached ACS and ALB level. She received a Triple Crown for reaching three education awards in the same year. She engaged in the club by running elections and hosting contests. Moreover, she was a club officer for 6 terms: four times as VP Public Relations and twice as Club President. Outside the club, she co-organized a District Conference and a Toastmasters Leadership Institute. She believes in people and goals.

Goals for 2014-15 “My goals are: 1. Achieve President's Distinguished Division; 2. Grow to one more Area; and 3. Visit each club at least twice.“

E1

Magdalena Kedzia She has been a Toastmasters since 2012 and was the founder President of Bydgoszcz Toastmasters Professionals Club. In 2013-14 she served her second term of office as VP Education and the club reached President’s Distinguished status. Coorganizer of TLI Conference in Bydgoszcz in June 2013. She was also active as an Assistant Area M1 Governor- Education and Training.

She reached ALB and ACB level and in 2014 she was rewarded with a Triple Crown award. She is also a mentor of Toastmasters Olsztyn club and coach of the Toruń Toastmasters club.

E2

“My primary goal is helping every clubs in Area E1 to reach the President’s Distinguished status in 2014-2015. My second goal is creating a new club in my area.“

Barbara Szczerbinska Having problems in communication and relating with others, her life changed dramatically in 2011 after attending a Toastmasters meeting. Since January 2012 she has been an active Toastmaster with Tricity Toastmasters club. She was Club Treasurer and later Club President.

In addition, she has the opportunity to conduct many workshops and organize meetings for students. Her aim is to help these students become acquainted with the Toastmasters mission and values and also train their self-presentation skills. At the TLI in Bydgoszcz 2013 and TLI Łódź 2014 she ran workshops. During her time at Toastmasters she has reached ACB and ALB level. She also placed third in the Polish Humorous Speeches Contest, in Gdańsk, in 2013. All these events, workshops and activities, helped her encourage club members to set new goals, go higher and aim for more.

E3

“My goals are: (1) Close integration of all clubs in our area both Polish and English; (2) Serve all clubs so they can receive the highest achievement in the DCP programme; (3) Charter the current prospect clubs in Tricity; (4) Create another English club in our area; (5) Focus on creating coroporate TM clubs at the bigger companies in Tricity; (6) Do my best to support and fulfill guidelines set by our Division and District; (7) Motivate members in our area to be more active in contests, workshops and TM events; (8) Achieve President’s Distinguished Area; (9) Leave all clubs in a good organizational and educational standing by the end of June 2015.”

Angelika Gasior She has been a Toastmasters since 2011. She is a member of Toastmasters Poznan and was a club officer for four terms: twice as secretary and twice as a treasurer. She is currently, co-founder and President of the first political-oriented Toastmasters club in Poland.

“My main goals are: Open two new clubs in my area and obtain my DTM by December 2015.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION F Germany South/West Area Club Nr St. 3658 710988 1600517

F1

Club Name

Stuttgart

Verdi Rhetorik Toastmasters Club

Stuttgart

Rednermanufaktur Stuttgart

2805191 Prosp. Reutlingen 3155062

Downtown Stuttgart Toastmasters Club

3395328 Prosp. Heilbronn 4043940 Prosp. Stuttgart Prospect

F2

1632

Heidelberg International Toastmasters

2442

Stuttgart Heidelberg Ramstein

Mannheim International Toastmasters Club

Mannheim

962433

Rhetorik-Club Bergstrasse

Bensheim

Rhetorik-Club Mannheim

Mannheim Ludwigshafen

4146

Word Weavers Club

8306

Darmstadt Toastmasters Club

Darmstadt

9730

Famous Wiesbaden Toastmasters Club

Wiesbaden

Rhetorik-Club Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden

2174231

3324082 Prosp. Francophone

Wiesbaden

Darmstadt

2874

Esprit de Corps Toastmasters Club

Frankfurt

6409

Rhetork-Club Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Elavon Frankfurt

Frankfurt

2419212

2711759 Prosp. Toastmasters Business Club Frankfurt 2884134 817718

F5

Stuttgart Heilbronn

Ramstein Toastmasters

3337596 Prosp. BASF Ludwigshafen Toastmasters Club

F4

Stuttgart Reutlingen

839612 1223043

F3

City

Stuttgart International Toastmasters Club

1022848

Frankfurt

Business Club Frankfurt Toastmasters

Frankfurt

Karlsruhe Toastmasters Club

Karlsruhe

Karlsruher Redeclub

Karlsruhe

3548558 Prosp. Speaker's Loft

Stuttgart

3627856

Freiburg

Rhetorik-Club Freiburg

Ronald Joseph

Division F Governor He has been a Toastmaster since 2004 and is currently a member of both Heidelberg International Toastmasters Club and Word Weavers based in Wiesbaden. He competed at the District Humorous Speaking Contest 2007 in Wien. After taking a break for a couple of years, he became actively involved in Toastmasters again earning his DTM and leading his Area as Governor for two terms. He is now taking on the challenge of running his Division to continue learning, growing and making a difference so members can attain their full potential.

Goals for 2014-15 “My goals are three fold: (1) Facilitate the chartering of prospect clubs; (2) Provide collaborative support and insights for clubs and members to learn and grow; and (3) Maintain an atmosphere of focus, fun, and flexibility.�

F1

Heiko Mangold He is member of Toastmasters since 2009 and he has earned ACB and CL. He was finalist in Antwerp International German Speech contest.

F2

“My goals are: 1) Achieve ACS, ALB and ALS; 2) Get 20 members to launch speakers loft club which is currently prospective; 3) Advancing the clubs in my area to get more experienced speakers (more than CC).”

Martin Sturm Toastmasters has given him the key to develop as a human being and as a professional. He works with clients, and he applies what he has learnt at Toastmasters on a daily basis. He used to be rather shy and insecure when among people; today, he can truly say that he feels very much at ease, has more fun, and is more spontaneous. His club officer positions as VPE and President of Mannheim Int'l Toastmasters Club showed him he had the ability to motivate his team, be a part of something bigger than himself, and also increased self-confidence.

F3

“My goals are: (1) Continue to support the Clubs in the Area and help them gain their respective DCP awards; (2) Help with the transition to the new District 95; (3) Organise Area Contests and jump in if help is needed for the Division Contests; (4) be available answer all questions members might have; (5) help to promote the Revitalized Education Program.”

Peter Smith He is a Toastmasters since 2008 and has reached ACB and CL level. He was Club President of Esprit de Corps in 2009-10 and Area Governor in 2013-14. He was a contestant in the 2010 and 2012 District 59 Humorous Speech Contest.

F4

“The overall goal is to strengthen the clubs in my Area.”

Alan Heaton He is a Toastmaster since March 2012 and a Club Officer since July 2012. He was President and VP Education in 2013-14. He is a member of Darmstadt TM Club and he was also a member of Business Club Frankfurt. Last September, he won the Division Table Topics Contest in English, in Karlsruhe.

He is currently part of the team which is organising the D95 Conference in Frankfurt.

F5

“I want to support the clubs in my area by providing the best possible Toastmasters experience, education and personal development.“

Berthold Liebig In 2006, he was a charter member of Erlangen Toastmasters. He has already served as a Club Officer and as Area Governor. In 2013, he became a member of Verdi Rhetorikklub Stuttgart and is currently is involved in building a German speaking Club in Heilbronn. He received his DTM in 2012.

“For me, an Area governor is a friend with an outside perspective. I would like to help clubs live up to their expectations and maybe even exceed them.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION G Scandinavian Countries Area Club Nr St.

G1

Club Name

Stockholm

Sweden

5320

Stockholm International

Stockholm

Sweden

PwC Communication & Leadership Club

Stockholm

Sweden

1121832

Ericsson TN Toastmasters

Stockholm

Sweden

2279408

ReadSoft TM Club

Kista

Sweden

948999

3871

G3

G4

Country

Stockholm Toastmaster Club

3229674 Prosp. Stockholm Advanced Club

G2

City

4700

Copenhagen Club

1519351

Malmo Toastmasters

2390648

Fredensborg Toastmasters

2560410

Aarhus Toastmasters

6073

Speech Masters Toastmasters Club

7928

Oslo Club

9249

Stockholm

Sweden

Copenhagen

Denmark

Malmo

Sweden

Horsholm

Denmark

Aarhus

Denmark

Gothenburg

Sweden

Oslo

Norway

West Coastmasters Speech Club

Gothenburg

Sweden

674881

Saturday Breakfast Speakers Club

Gothenburg

Sweden

644226

Boras Toastmasters Club

Boras

Sweden

758296

Linkoping Toastmasters Club

Linkoping

Sweden

839688

Goteborgs Talarklubb

Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden

3518136 Prosp. Jonkoping Sweden Pros Club Gothenburg Toastmasters Club

Gothenburg

Sweden

Lundby Toastmasters Club

Gothenburg

Sweden

Karlstad

Sweden

Gothenburg

Sweden

Espoo

Finland

Helsinki

Finland

Espoo

Finland

3867187 Prosp. Helsinki Finland Pros Club

Helsinki

Finland

1078343

Tampere Toastmasters

Tampere

Finland

1520832

Virtual Speakers

Hyvinkaa

Finland

3165350

Northern Stars Advanced TM Club

Helsinki

Finland

Vaasa

Finland

7748

G5

724778 1484589

Karlstad International Toastmasters

3657516 Prosp. Gothenburg prospective -Seafront 736935

G6

G7

Helsinki Toastmasters Club

1315941

Stadi Talkers

1443831

Microsoft-Talo Toastmasters Club

3230021 Prosp. Vaasa Toastmastrers

David Gelkin

Division G Governor He started his Toastmaster journey in March 2011.

Since then he has been active in every role possible.

He represented his Division in the District Table Topics Final 2012, in Bonn.

He has been club VPM and Club President making his club Select Distinguished. As an Area Governor he has been exposed to the planning and development of our organization and he will use that knowledge in this new challenge.

Goals for 2014-15 “Increase the attendance/participation level to all COT's across Division. Allowing 'ALL CLUBS' to get club officer train DCP point recognition. Chair the Division Fall Conference in Tampere.“

G1

Roseline Olomina She started her Toastmasters journey in 2003 in Volvo TM. Today, she has already started two clubs in two different countries and she is currently starting the third! She has taken on several club officer roles including VP Membership, VP Education, Sergeant-at-Arms and Club President. She has reached ACS and ALB.

G2

“My goal is to develop stronger speakers in the Stockholm Area by creating a buzz around speaking and leading, and showcase it all at the Area Conference, having 100 attendees!“

Svetlana Breum Previously she was a member in Hamilton, Canada. In Aarhus Toastmasters, she was President 2012-13 and club sponsor. In that year, membership increased by over 50%. She organized the Area Contest in March 2014. She set up a club mentor development program and was a member of the Nominations Committee in 2013-14.

“My goals are: (1) Explore options for the establishment of corporate (example, LEGO) and open clubs

G3

(Kolding, Odense, Esbjerg). (2) Sustainable DCP growth for clubs; (3) Exchange between Experience Groups: Presidents and VPs; (4) Organize the April 2015 Division Conference in Aarhus .”

Lise-lotte Kolmberger She is a member of Toastmasters since 2008 and has served aa VP Membership and Club President of Lundby Toastmasters. At present, she is part of a group starting a new club in Arendal, Göteborg. She has reached ACB and CL levels.

G4

“Help the clubs in my area grow by at least 10 members each.”

Jesper Caron He has delivered over 40 speeches and completed his ALB and ACB. He successfully served as club coach. He has attended a handful of speech contests and was finalist at the District Humorous Speech Contest in 2012. He has visited at least twenty Toastmasters clubs around the world on his travels.

G5

“ My goals: (1) Get our Area to focus even more on the skills that defines a professional speaker; (2) Enhance the quality of Area conferences; (3) Deepen the foundation and level of commitment to the Toastmasters organization among the clubs.“

Josephine Andersson Josephine have been a member for four years, and served as Club Officer during three of those years.

G6

“My goal is to support the good work and development in our clubs.”

Matilda Smeds She is currently a member of Helsinki Toastmasters and Northern Stars. She was Club President in 2013-14 and VP Education in 2012-13 at Helsinki Toastmasters.

G7

“My goals are: (1) Create a Finnish, Swedish, and Spanish club in cooperation with other AGs in Finland. Equally, we could easily have Speech contests in these languages; (2) Timely and lively communications on Facebook for the whole area; (3) Helping clubs in my area reach DCP goals; (4) Help all officers get the most out of their roles.”

Luis Garcia He has been a Toastmaster since 2010 and an active member of three clubs. He has served as VP Membership and Club President. He is a founding member of Virtual Speakers club, which he claims to be the only club which meets in the virtual world! His motto: “Persevere and you will achieve all your goals”. “ Goals: (1) Strengthen the performance of clubs in the Area; (2) Create strong bonds among clubs; (3) Promote a positive and energetic atmosphere in all clubs.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION H Romania Area Club Nr

H1

H2

H3

Club Name

City

1216331

St.

Toastmasters Club Bucharest

Bucharest

1479402

Brasov Toastmasters Club

Brasov

1971420

Braila Toastmasters

Braila

2178065

Toastmasters Bucuresti

Bucharest

2863131

Twenty-Six Spinning Stars TM Club

Bucharest

1269633

Timisoara Toastmasters Club

Timisoara

2817706

Oradea Toastmasters

Oradea

3732949

Satu Mare Romania

Satu Mare

3760924

Toastmasters Arad

Arad

1467750

Toastmasters Cluj

Cluj

1712971

Toastmasters Iasi

Iasi

2584277

Office Depot SSC Toastmasters (Cluj)

Cluj

2909835

Toastmasters Suceava

Suceava

Division H Governor He has reached the ACB and ALS level and is also an Outstanding Toastmaster for “making activities happen”.

He has been a Toastmasters since 2008 and a dual Member since 2014. He has performed different Club Officer roles: Treasurer, Secretary, VP Public Relations and Club President.

Calin Iepure

He is a founder member of the first Toastmasters Club in Romania, Timisoara Toastmasters. He has also sponsored and mentored two other clubs in Romania. He was one of the leaders who worked diligently to incorporate Romania into District 95.

Goals for 2014-15 “1. Consolidate all clubs in Romania; 2. President’s Distinguished Division; 3. Annual or Biannual Toastmasters Romanian Magazine; 4. National Boot Camp for all Club Officers and Members — 2-day training packed with learning and lots of fun; 5. One or two Youth Leadership Program(s); and 6. Minimum three new clubs.”

H1

Andrei Popescu He has been committed to Toastmasters for almost five years. He served as VP Education, VP Memebership, Club President and host for the District 59 Executive Committee Meeting (DECM) in Bucharest. He loves travelling to clubs around the world and meeting up with fellow Toastmasters.

H2

“My goals: (1) Motivate all Clubs in my Area to achieve at least Distinguished status; (2) Charter at least one new Club; and (3) Organize the first Area Conference that will set a standard for the future.“

Calin Gilea He has been a member of the first Romanian Toastmasters club, Timisoara Toastmasters, for more than 5 years. He has reached his CC and CL, and is presently completing his ACB and ALB. He was involved in the process of incorporating Romania into District 95.

H3

“Goals: (1) Develop all our clubs in the Area so that they become President's Distinguished; and (2) Collaborate with District and Division officers for mutual benefit.”

Raluca Moisi Her Toastmasters journey began in 2010 in Timisoara. In 2012, when she moved to a different city, her passion for Toastmasters remained, so she became a member of Toastmasters Cluj. She has reached CC and ALB level and has been through several officers’ terms and experienced leadership by example. For her, Toastmasters was a life changing experience. She says “I was lucky to become acquainted with Toastmasters and our very high standard of leadership. I understand perfectly well how much I can still learn by involving myself further and by helping others develop themselves.” She promised herself to do everything in her powers to create the same high standards learning environment in Area H3: All members deserve the opportunity to discover what Toastmasters is about; how empowering it is to build other leaders; and how it can influence individual lives in ways beyond the wildest imagination.

“My goals: (1) To assist each club in the Area achieve Selected or President Distinguished Club status; (2) Train and build teamwork within Club Officers; (3) Implement easy-Speak in every Club; (4) Create three new Clubs in the Area; and (5) Run leadership, PR events, and hold contests in the Area.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION I Germany South/West Area Club Nr

I1

St.

Club Name

City

2041

Munich Toastmasters Club

Munich

9867

Munich Prostmasters TM Club

Munich

1003436

Effective Communicators

Munich

1107177

ReDensburger Toastmasters

Regensburg

4005530 Prosp. Munich Germany Pros Club 4766

I2

Ulm

641732

CRFM Club

Munich

972038

Munich Business Speakers

Munich

1022921

Ulmer Redespatzen

Ulm

1383882

Munich Media Speakers

Munich

3836029 Prosp. Landsberg Am Lech Pros Club 3743282 Prosp. Kempten

I3

Landsberg am Lech Kempten

5176

Rhetorenschmiede Club

Munich

5993

Speaker's Corner Muenchen TM

Munich

9725

Muenchner Brainstormers Club

Munich

Landshut Toastmasters

Landshut

1046012

3651983 Prosp. KPMG 8040

I4

Munich

Danube Sparrows Club

Nuremberg Toastmasters Club

Munich Nuremberg

788354

Erlangen Toastmasters

Erlangen

820973

Noris Toastmasters Nuremberg

Nuremberg

1033304

Nürnberger Rhetoriker

Nuremberg

2888318

Fraenkly Speaking Toastmasters

Nuremberg

Tobias Schlosser

Division I Governor His personal trigger for joining Toastmasters was experiencing first-hand fun Table Topics.

He has been a Toastmaster for more than three years and frequently enjoying the fun and learning experiences. As member of four clubs, he is ensuring that each club is “the best club in the world” in its own way: each club and the people attending it are unique.

Goals for 2014-15 “Make people aware of the values and power of diversity. Getting better by sharing different experiences, insights and viewpoints. Let the community grow.“

I1

Carlo Reumont Toastmasters has been for him a great learning process. He believes that being a Toastmaster is about growing with others in many areas of life. For him, Toastmasters is magic!

“My goal is to work on the basics of Toastmasters with my clubs. The leaders I work with will see how the Toastmasters manuals work to their strengths.“

Stefan Kobel

I2

He is a member of Munich Media Speakers and Proastmasters. He is currently working on his ACS. He sees himself as an open-minded, energetic and analytical person; characteristics he used in his previous officer roles (VP Education and VP Public Relations).

A few years ago he discovered running is an ideal way to balance your life. Now, every year he plans to run at least one marathon. Toastmasters has given him a lot of food for thought and he is looking forward to sharing some of it within the Area.

“My goal for 2014-15 as an Area Governor is to strengthen mentoring in my Area and to spread the use of Easy-Speak among clubs.”

Sandra Eggelhoefer

I3

She has been a Toastmaster since 2011 and is a member of Munich Prostmasters and Speaker's Corner Muenchen Toastmasters Clubs.

I4

Franziska Groehn She has been a member of Toastmasters since 2004, at Word Weavers (Wiesbaden) and at Erlangen. She has served within several club officer roles and chaired a number of contests. Most of all, she has always enjoyed organizing a variety of special events, especially when doing so as part of a great team. She finds it exciting to visit different clubs around the world.

“I will gladly support the lively and enthusiastic spirit within our Area. Members should feel at home in our Area. We will be challenged, and we will learn a lot together whilst having tons of fun!”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

DIVISION J Poland Central Area Club Nr 1548

J1

St.

Club Name

City

Toastmasters Polska SA

Warszawa

1174825

Speaking Elephants

Warszawa

2490276

Łódź Toastmasters

Łódź

2972676 Prosp. Toastmasters Premium

Warszawa

2979833

Łódź

The Leader Ship

3372975 Prosp. Toastmasters w Orange 906542

J3

Warszawa

1753420

Toastmasters Lublin

Lublin

1833481

Toastmasters Leaders

Warszawa

2548928

Toastmasters Bialystok

Białystok

3735318

Toastmasters @ EDC

Warszawa

3849853 Prosp. Toastmasters Centrum

Ozarow Mazowiecki

3902057

Warszawa

ASBIRO Toastmasters

3979509 Prosp. Rednefabrik

Warszawa

1171916

WrocLove Toastmasters PL

Wrocław

1743106

Toast @ Capgemini

Wrocław

2909537

WrocLove Speakers

Wrocław

3963955 Prosp. Opole Poland Pros

Opole

Division J Governor

Piotr Chimko

J2

Warszawa

Top Careers TM Club

He was Area Governor in 2013-14 and all clubs in the area achieved Distinguished status. During his term as Area Governor, he was mentor and treasurer for a Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) involving around 350 participants. He has been VP Membership, VP Education and Treasurer. Further, he has been mentor to a new club. He has participated in numerous contests on different levels: as contest chair, Chief Judge or judge. He also ran workshops at the three last TLI conferences in Poland.

Goals for 2014-15 “Through positive and cooperative leadership be number one Division in District 95 with 100% of clubs at Distinguished level. In addition, at least one new club in each Area.“

J1

Tomasz Kropiewnicki He first attended Toastmasters in 2008 and he defines it as “a great journey ever since”. He has been Secretary, VP Education and a member of three clubs. He has won several contests and has been a speaker at three Toastmasters Leadership Institutes. For him, now is the time to give back to the District by serving as Area Governor and learning more about leadership.

J2

“Goals: (1) To integrate the Warsaw Toastmasters community; (2) Open the communication channels; and (3) Help the cross club experience.”

Malgorzata Lisowska She has been a member of Top Career Toastmasters since 2008 and has reached ACS and ALB. She was club Secretary in 2009-10. She was recognised as “Best Evaluator in 2012-13" and “Master of Mentoring in 2011".

She was Assistant Area Governor - Education & Training and a member of a team promoting the DCP in 2013-14. She is currently a sponsor of prospect Club, Toastmasters Centrum, and also mentor to new club members.

J3

“Goals: 1. Club integration through the exchange of knowledge and experience; 2. Continue to build awareness on the importance of the DCP in Clubs; 3. Support clubs in development areas that will help them grow faster depending on their respective needs; and 4. Strengthen knowledge and expertise as regards mentoring and evaluations.”

Pawel Milczynski He has been a member of WrocLove Toastmasters since October 2011 and has served as Sergeant-at-Arms, VP Education and a mentor to several club members.

He has reached CC and ALB level.

“Goals: (1) Promote Easy-Speak and Distinguished Club Program; (2) At least one educational event for each club in the Area; and (3) Help set up new clubs.”

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE