November 2011

Where are all these Toastmasters running?

To TLI of course!A Toastmasters Leadership Institute

is coming near you soon!

Inside this IssueMessage from the District Governor ............................................................................ 3Fall Conference Recap ........................................................................................... 4D47 Fall Conference Friday Night Highlights .................................................................. 52010-2011 Year End District Leaders Awards .................................................................. 72011-2012 1st Quarter District Leaders Awards .............................................................. 8Riding the Rails to 'All Aboard' .................................................................................. 9First Timers ...................................................................................................... 10LaShunda Rundles & D47 Leadership Team Visit Boca Raton Advanced TM ............................ 10Informative Education Sessions ............................................................................... 11Captain Rolle's Gala Dinner .................................................................................... 12Congratulations to our newest Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) ...................................... 14District 47 Semi-Annual Business Meeting ................................................................... 15The Roast of Roasts! ............................................................................................ 17Hospitality in Full Swing! ...................................................................................... 18 To Live Like You Were Dyin’ ................................................................................... 19Division D’s Event to Remember .............................................................................. 20Night of Stars – A Division D Production ...................................................................... 21Division Contests Around the District ........................................................................ 22Area Contests Around the District ............................................................................ 25Team Titan Delivers Hope & Love ............................................................................ 29Toastmasters Leadership Institute 2nd Round .............................................................. 30Tampa TLI @ Lazydays .......................................................................................... 31Clearwater TLI @ SPC ........................................................................................... 32Palm Beach TLI @ FAU .......................................................................................... 3350 Years Old & Good as Gold .................................................................................. 34Club Charter Anniversaries .................................................................................... 36Discount on Replacement Banners & Lecterns ............................................................. 37October Education Awards ..................................................................................... 38Welcome to our Newest Clubs ................................................................................ 41LGETs’ Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 (1st Half) ............................................ 42District 47 Public Relations Contest .......................................................................... 43Condolences ..................................................................................................... 44

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Give Thanks!A special thank you is extended to you, our members and friends for making our Fall Conference a great success. WOW! What an awesome event! The Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contests were the highlights of the conference. We are all proud of our contestants who represented their Divisions. Congratulations to our contest winners!

We were thrilled to have the 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking LaShunda Rundles as our special guest. Her presentations were life changing! I had the pleasure of meeting many First Timers and was pleased to observe their level of excitement. We all had a great time! We truly appreciate your support.

Attending District Conferences provides you with the opportunity to meet your District leaders and fellow Toastmasters from other divisions. If you missed our Fall Conference, make plans to attend our Spring Conference May 4 – 6, 2012 in Sarasota Florida under the theme ‘Circus Circus’. This will be our last conference before the District splits in July 2012, so you won’t want to miss it!

So what’s next for you? Beginning December 2011, the District will hold Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) for all club officers and members in a location near you. These sessions which are mandatory for Club Officers are designed for all members. Here you can learn something new, share your successes and challenges then socialize and network with other members. Use the TLIs as opportunities to get ideas for a successful second half, meet new people, reflect on the first six months of the year, and discuss what went well and what could be improved. Remember the commitment you made to your club as an officer or the commitment you made to your club when you became a member. We look forward to seeing you there.

In a few days, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a time to spend with family and close friends. As you celebrate this season, take time to reflect on the things you value most and give thanks. The District leadership team is thankful for those who serve to protect our countries-The Bahamas and The United States of America. We give thanks for those who made ‘the ultimate sacrifice’ to ensure our safety. They are our heroes! We give thanks especially for our Toastmaster Veterans. We love and appreciate you!

The District leadership team is also thankful for the opportunity to serve you. We give thanks for your willingness to work in your respective clubs and for serving as mentors and coaches. Our goal is to help you to be the best Toastmaster you can be. We want you to achieve great success in your clubs and we are here to help you do just that. We give thanks for you.

Happy Thanksgiving!Kindest regards

Pamela D. Rolle, DTMDistrict 47 Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

Fall Conference RecapBy: Matt Kinsey, LGET East

If you missed the Fall Conference in West Palm Beach, then you missed a great time. We had a fantastic weekend. The Evaluation Contest on Friday night was tough for the judges. Test speaker, Marlene Bryan shared the impact her father had on her life with the audience. The winner of the contest was Sashane McDonald from Division I. We also had our keynote presentation from 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking LaShunda Rundles, who told us we need to embrace the truth and not run from it. Saturday’s educational sessions were a big hit. We had 13 different sessions ranging from humor to leadership to personal branding. The feedback from the attendees demonstrated the abilities and talents of our Toastmasters from right here in District 47. If you missed the Roast of our President’s Distinguished Immediate Past District Governor, Distinguished Toastmaster Rick Furbush, then you missed a barrel of laughs. Our Roast Master, Cathy Koyanagi was the glue that held the entire Roast together as 11 different people put Rick on a spit and turned up the heat. The video is available on our District Facebook page if you’d like to see it. After the roast, Rick recognized his team from last year, culminating in four special awards for 2010-2011. John Schneyer from Division D was named the Area Governor of the Year. Francis Molina from Division B was named the Division Governor of the Year and Ron Rice, our current Lt. Gov. Marketing West, was named Toastmaster of the Year. A new award was established this year in memory of Joseph Miller. Our 2010-2011 Joseph Miller Class Act Award went to Tony Longley from Division I. The Saturday night Humorous Speech Contest was tremendous. The winner was Terry Babb from Division H with his speech titled “Anything can happen in Toastmasters.” On Sunday morning, we had a final session with LaShunda Rundles. Our conference chair, Lynda Hammond, DTM did an amazing job with the entire conference. Thank you also to our Divisions for their assistance in taking care of key areas of the conference. As with any event, there are many people who are needed to make things happen. If you had any part in organizing, promoting or helping at the Fall Conference – THANK YOU! Based upon recommendations from our Division Governors and members, the following Toastmasters deserve some extra appreciation for their outstanding efforts in the success of the Fall Conference. If you had a great time at the Conference, please thank them for all they did! Jason Springer and Freeman Morey were seemingly everywhere pitching in with whatever needed to get done, whether it was a big task or a small one. Samantha O’Neil organized all of our hospitality and kept the music going downstairs Sunday morning until 2 a.m. Twice! Brandon Kinsey took care of all of the sound, moved equipment, and stayed up late to tear down equipment. Jeanine Kinsey was behind the scenes helping in so many areas that I can’t even list them all. Steven Harwood stepped up when the train from Tampa was delayed and made sure everyone made it to the hotel. Steve Zeris was constantly picking up on little things that needed to get done with a smile and a cheerful attitude. Our registration chairs, Jennifer Krumlauf, Michelle Balaun, and Leah von Leu made sure conference attendees got the right meals, got name tags and bags, and were able to check in smoothly. Our Sgt. at Arms West, Chris Hedges, didn’t stop all weekend, no matter what needed to be done. Myrna Brooks made sure that our World Champion was picked up on time and got back to the airport as well. On behalf of the entire conference team, we thank you for your time, energy and commitment to the members of District 47! Make your plans to attend the Spring Conference in Sarasota, May 4-6, 2012 now! You don’t want to miss it!

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D47 Fall Conference Friday Night Highlights Photos by: Tony Longley & Khambrel Farrington

Inspirational Moment by TM Linda Carroll-Strachan

Distirct Governor Pamela D. Rolle sets the momentum as she gives her official welcome remarks.

Chief Train Conductor Lynda Hammond, Fall Conference Chair

LaShunda Rundles delivering her inspiring speech entitled 'Truth' on opening night.

'Stars come out at night'

Jeff Thomas; Godfrey Springer, Past DG;

Orly Amor, A-21 Gov; Pamela D. Rolle, DG;

Dave Hollingshead, Int'l Dir; Kristina Khilberg, Past DG;

Linda Deshauteaurs (Dave's wife)

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Division C Governor Bett Correa leads Division Governors in a hilarious game of Family Feud on opening night.

Evaluation Contest WinnersR-L: Matthew Hoelscher (Div. E), 2nd Place; Sashane McDonald (Div. I), Winner; Jerome Coleman (Div. G), 3rd Place, and Pamela D. Rolle, District Governor.

In the background: Evaluation Contest Master, Steve Burnett.

Matt Kinsey, LGET-East & Steve Burnett, Evaluation Speech Contest Master

George Strasdas - Chief Judge,Evaluation Speech Contest &

Matt Kinsey, LGET-East

John Schneyer (Area 44), Area Gov of the Year 2010-2011 with last year's Trio: Matt Kinsey-LGM; Rick Furbush-Dist Gov 2010-2011 & Pamela D. Rolle-LGET.

Area Governor of the Year

Division Governor of the Year

Francis Molina (Div B), Div Gov of the Year 2010-11 with last year's Trio: Matt Kinsey, LGM; Rick Furbush-Dist Gov 2010-2011 & Pamela D. Rolle, LGET.

Ron Rice, DTM District 47 Toastmaster of the Year 2010-11 with last year's Trio: Matt Kinsey-LGM; Rick Furbush, Dist Gov 2010-2011 & Pamela D. Rolle-LGET.

D47 Toastmaster of the Year

Tony Longley, recipient of 1st Joseph Miller, Class Act Award from last year's Trio: Matt Kinsey-LGM; Rick Furbush, Dist Gov 2010-11 & Pamela D. Rolle-LGET.

Joseph Miller, Class Act Award

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2010-2011 Year End District Leaders AwardsBy: Tony Longley

Club of the Year

Club of the Year for 2010-2011 – First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 Area 81 - Division I - Ernesto Gongora shows off 'Club of the Year' Award plaque from last year's Trio: Matt Kinsey-LGM; Rick Furbush, Dist Gov 2010-11 & Pamela D. Rolle-LGET.

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Division Governor of the 1st quarter Kristin DeLuca - Division D

2nd place - Bett Correa Division C 3rd place - Robert Rizzo Division A

Area Governor of the 1st quarter - Lynn Perry - Area 73

2nd place tie between:Murali Venkatappa - Area 33

Rob Adler - Area 20

Congratulations to Last Year's 4th Quarter WinnersArea Governor of the 4th Quarter 2010-20111st place Sparkie Lovejoy - Area 91, 2nd place Nicole Williams - Area 83, 3rd place Nadia Wong - Area 86. Division Governor of the 4th Quarter 2010-20111st place Demekas Foster-Div I, 2nd place - Francis Molina-Div B, and 3rd place - Hieu Huynh-Div D.

2011-2012 1st Quarter District Leaders AwardsBy: Tony Longley

Awards presented by District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

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Riding the Rails to 'All Aboard'Photos by: John Morse and Cathy Naabe

The Tampa Station YMCA girls on Friday.

Will Worrell, John Morse and Mike Blasco waiting for the Silver Star on Friday.

Joan Noble and John Morse also waiting for the train on Friday.

Our fantastic Silver Star conductor who sang for us and is ready to join Toastmasters.

Another one of the fabulous Silver Star crew members with Joan Noble.

2012 Fall Conference Chair Sparkie Lovejoy organizing her team on the way back in the club car.

Mike Blasco lulled to sleep with the Star Conductor's

serenade!

Cathy Naabe proposes to John Boyd, no, it was John who proposed to Cathy. Hey - that's my ring!

Forty plus Toastmasters from Divisions C, G and H took this

year's Fall Conference theme to the extreme by riding the rails

from Tampa to West Palm Beach!

The dedicated AGs and TMs of D47-West spent their time enjoying the latest TM magazine.

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First Timers By: Tony Longley

LaShunda Rundles & D47 Leadership Team Visit Boca Raton Advanced TM By: Tony Longley

Rick Furbush, Imm. Past District Governor; Ron Rice, LGM-West; KathyFurbush, LGET-West; Pamela D. Rolle, District 47 Governor; LaShundaRundles, Guest Speaker (TI 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking);Nina S. Fernandez, President - BRA TM Club; Jerry Fernandez, Area 45Governor; Matt Kinsey, LGET-East; Hieu Huynh, LGM - East.

LaShunda Rundles hammers home a point as she speaks to members of Boca Advanced Toastmasters Club.

'No wasted speches' - Dist Gov Pamela D. Rolle evaluates LaShunda Rundle's speech

at Boca Advanced Toastmasters Club.

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Informative Education Sessions By: Tony Longley

Phyllis May, DTM 'Free Toast Host

Derailed? Come on Board the FTH2 Train'

Mike Thorn 'Life Beyond

the Competent Communicator'

Toastmasters paying keen attention during an Education Session

District Web Master Brandon Kinsey

'The Leading Edge'

Karen Baetzel 'Cockpit Communication Lessons That Work Anywhere'

Julieth McCafferty 'You're Greater Than Coca-Cola'

LaShunda Rundles & D47 Leadership Team Visit Boca Raton Advanced TM By: Tony Longley

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Captain Rolle's Gala DinnerBy: Tony Longley

Hieu Huynh, DTM - LGM-East Matt Kinsey, DTM - LGET-East with wife Jeanine Kinsey, DTM - Division B Governor.

Entrance of "The Captain" - District Governor,

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM escorted by Wentworth

Stubbs, DTM.

Ron Rice, DTM - LGM-WestKathy Furbush, DTM-LGET West & Husband, Rick

Furbush, DTM - Imm Past District Governor.

US National Anthem led by Joseph Duerr ACB CL.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle sings proudly as TM Curtis Bryan, Area 80 Governor leads in the singing of National Anthem of The

Bahamas.

A proud American Ron Rice joins in the singing of the National Anthem of The

United States.

Inspirational Moment by Cleveland Stevens, DTM.

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Captain Rolle's Gala DinnerBy: Tony Longley

Opening Remarks by District Governor,

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM.

Humorous Speech Contest Master

Damien K. T. Miller, DTM.

'The Four Tops' are in the House!

Charles Newbold III; Carlos Palacious; Pedro Young &Devaughn Taylor

Samantha O'Neil & friends are all smiles at the Captain's Gala Dinner.

Toastmasters are like family.

Happy Reunion- Wanda Brown, DTM - Past District 47 Governor & Francis

Molina, Past Division B Governor.Elegant Toastmaster Ladies

enjoying the evening.

Plantation Toastmasters delegates Eric Jacobson; Kermeisha Whyte & Shantelle

Moxie strike a pose at the Captain's Gala Dinner.

A salespitch for 'Circus Circus' - Spring

Conference, Sarasota May 2012.

Devaughn Taylor, 2nd Place (Division I); Terry Babb, Winner (Division H); Pamela D. Rolle, DTM- District Governor; Brian Robinson, 3rd Place (Division E).

Humorous Speech Winners

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Congratulations to our newestDistinguished Toastmasters (DTM)

By: Khambel Farrington

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District 47 Semi-Annual Business MeetingBusiness Meeting now in session-District Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM presiding!

Large crowd turned out for the Business Meeting.

Parliamentarian Margaret Wan, DTM - Past Dist 47 Gov & Past Intl Director

Credentials Chair, Kristina Kihlberg, DTM-Past Dist Gov

'Here are the Minutes' District Secretary, Susan Phelps, DTM

Audit Committee Chair Eileen Sarris, DTM

Treasurer's Report by District Treasurer Anthony Richiez

By: Tony Longley

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LGETs Kathy Furbush-West and Matt Kinsey-East giving the District's status

on Education Awards.

Lots of prizes were given out at the Business Meeting.

'See You in Sarasota' Steve Zeris, DTM 2012 Spring Conference Chair.

District 47 Semi-Annual Business Meeting

Meeting adjourned! District Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM.

Dave Hollingshead, DTM -Int'l Director speaking on Rebranding & Dues Increase.

By: Tony Longley

David Clarke, Roast Timer

Roastmaster Cathy Koyanagi 'pokes fun' at Rick Furbush.

LGET East, Hieu Huynh at the lectern warms up the

audience.

Ouch! District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM was

on high flame.

LGM-West Ron Rice fanned the flames.

Past Dist. Gov. Kristina Kihlberg, DTM was in

fine form.

Rick Furbush came back smoking in his roast response.

The Roast of Roasts!

Inspirational Moment, Cindy Beckles, DTM

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By: Tony Longley

Hospitality in Full Swing!

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To Live Like You Were Dyin’By: Chris Hedges - Sgt-at-Arms, D47-West

Where were you November 4th – 6th? If you were not at the District 47 Fall Conference in West Palm Beach you missed the opportunity to meet a truly inspirational human being. 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking LaShunda Rundles was priceless!

In her keynote address Friday night, she made this statement, “Everyone should have to go through a near death experience!” She did not make that statement lightly. If you didn’t know, LaShunda is battling a disease called Lupus.

I spent some time reflecting on that statement after I was nearly careened off the road twice on my way to pick up my club coach for my Wednesday Toastmasters meeting. Later that day, I put my kayak in the water and headed out for an extended trip down the Intercoastal. A song by Tim McGraw was the last thing on the radio, and as such it was stuck in my head the entire two hours that I was out on the water.

I can recall the lyrics so clearly - “I was in my early forties with a lot of life before me”. I don’t know about you but I think of life that way. There is always going to be tomorrow.

“I spent most of the next days, lookin’ at the x-rays, Talkin’ ‘bout the options and talkin’ ‘bout sweet time.” Or maybe tomorrow isn’t as certain as it once was.

“How’s it hit ya, when you get that kind of news. Man what ya do.” So what do you do when you get that kind of news? How do you act? Do you treat your fellow man just a little better?

“I went sky divin’, I went rocky mountain climbin’, I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu. And I loved deeper, And I spoke sweeter, And I gave forgiveness I’ve been denying, someday I hope you get the chance, To live like you were dyin’.”

“…I was finally the husband, That most the time I wasn’t. And I became a friend a friend would like to have. And all the sudden goin’ fishing, Wasn’t such an imposition…Well I finally read the good book, And I took a good long hard look at what I’d do If I could do it all again. And then…”

So I ask again, what might you do if you got that kind of news? What kind of person would you show up as?

“…To live like you were dyin’.”

I think we discover our greatest self when we face our own mortality. The inconsequential is left by the wayside, and the important things in life are accentuated. Material things that once may have dominated our lives take a back seat to the people who bring meaning to us. It did not happen over night, and it was a painful journey to get to that frame of mind. However, the greatest thing that could have ever happened to me is when my doctor walked into the room and told me it wasn’t a matter of if; it was a matter of when cancer killed me. Since then, all the pettiness has faded away, and I make every moment count because I don’t know when it will be my last.

LaShunda was unable to be with us on Saturday, but she spent several hours with us on Sunday. She would still probably be answering questions if she weren’t told to bring the session to a close. She wasn’t too happy about that. She felt like she short-changed us. If near death experiences can produce people like LaShunda Rundles, then I wish everyone had the opportunity to live like they were dying. I believe this world would be a much better place if they did.

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Chris HedgesSgt-at-Arms, D47-West

Division D’s Event to RememberBy: Arleen Roberts

The event was fabulous – all would agreeImprov Comedy Club suited us to a T!

Our Contest Chair Karen Katz did a jobThat might never be topped.

From beginning to end – the day really rocked!All details were carried out to perfection.Karen – you have our deepest affection.

What a good time we had at the humorous speech partA great way for this fantastic event to start.

The food was surprisingly good and funIt’s not that easy to get lunch forOne hundred and seventy-one!

An unbelievable test speaker sure has hisWinning way

You might even say “it was a highlightOf the day.”

Evaluations are always difficult at bestBut only one of the evaluations would beat the rest.

$510 dollars was raised from the raffle.A new Chinese Auction arrangement had some people baffled.

John Schneyer received the Toastmaster of ToastmastersAward which made him blush.

Do I know how to pick ‘em? Remember this niceGuy is my crush!

To Karen, Kristen, Cheryl, Greg, Jean, Kim, Tammy, Susan,Phyllis, Josh, and Michael – yeah for our team!

I guess everyone knows by now – we rose to the top –Just like the cream!

The day was soooo special, words can not say enough.Division D – Boca Noon Toastmasters can really strut their stuff.

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Night of Stars – A Division D ProductionBy: Karen Katz – Division D Contest Chair

Lights, laughter and stars dazzled audience members as they saw contestants on stage at the fabulous West Palm Beach Improv Comedy Club on October 1, 2011, competing for the titles of the 2011 Toastmasters Division D Best Humorous Speaker and the Division’s Best Evaluator.

Dignitaries from all over joined the audience in this magnificent adventure. Among them, were Pamela Rolle (District 47 Governor), Kristina Kihlberg (Past District 47 Governor), Hieu Huynh (District 47 Lt. Gov. Mkt. East), Area Governors Jerry Fernandez, Michelle Balaun, Ed Korkowski, Joe Duerr, Rosa Ayer and Lou Brown.

Division D Governor, Kristin De Luca, and Contest Chair Karen Katz along with their key action team (Arleen Roberts – Raffle Queen, Kim Knapp – Evaluation Contest Master, Susan Canarick – Inspirational Sgt at Arms, Carolyn Mann – Registration Chair, Debi Richichi – Raffle Queen, Jean Ellerie – Registration Chair and Greg Henry – Chief Judge) worked arduously for months to deliver one of the most magnificent contests the Division has ever seen.

Innovation, creativity and leadership were at the forefront throughout the planning and execution of the event. There was a Chinese Auction with luxurious spa packages, restaurant gift cards and exquisite home décor. Made to order meals were delivered by skilled servers while guests enjoyed an entertaining Hula Hoop Contest presented by future Toastmasters in the making (6 year old Josh Katz and 12 year old Michael Katz), where Toastmaster Kris Dawkins received “Division D’s Best Hula Hooper” Award.

Contestant performances were outstanding, each one representing the best of their respective Areas. In the Humorous Speech Contest, competing Toastmasters were James Boucher (Talk of the Town), Scott Doyle (Gold Coast and Palm Beach Advanced), Amy Eason (Palm City Orators), Laurie Fondiler (Freddy’s Forum), Bob Geller (Boca Raton Toastmasters) and Chris Gunning (West Boca Toastmasters). First place was awarded to Bob Geller, second place to Scott Doyle and third place to Laurie Fondiler.

In the Evaluation Contest, Tom Conboy (Freddy’s Forum), Scott Doyle (Gold Coast and Palm Beach Advanced), Judy Joffe (Boca Advanced), Richard Otten (Hobe Sound Toastmasters), Share Ross (Bill Gove Golden Gavel) and John Schneyer (Boca Raton Toastmasters) competed for the title. First place was awarded to Judy Joffe, second place to John Schneyer and third place to Scott Doyle.

Also displaying great talent was the Evaluation Contest’s test speaker, Jose Incer, who had the audience laughing from beginning to end with his study and analysis of nursery rhymes. As Evaluation contestant Scott Doyle stated, “I was happy you were not in the running of the humorous contest, because you were a tough act to follow”.

A special award was presented to one of Division D’s most empowering and helpful members. John Schneyer received the “Outstanding Toastmaster” award along with a standing ovation from fellow members in support of the Division D leader’s choice.

Mayor of WPB, Jeri Muoio, signed a proclamation declaring October 1, 2011, “Toastmasters Division D Day” and recognizing the efforts of the Contest Chair and her team in making this event a memorable one.

The Improv Comedy Club owners and staff welcomed Toastmasters Division D warmly, providing anything and everything needed to help make this event grand. Their generosity and kindness allowed us to provide the contestants and audience members with a unique contest experience. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their immense generosity.

Fun, enjoyment and learning led the way to the success of this event. Let’s cheer to celebrate this magnificent day and toast to the next Division D grand event!

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Div. B recognized Francis Molina (Center) as its 'Outstanding Toastmaster' for her dedication and service as 2010-2011 Division B Gov. Also pictured are: Jeanine Kinsey, Div. B Gov. & Matt Kinsey, District 47 LGET-East.

L-R: Evaluation Contest winner David Jess, LGET East Matt Kinsey, and Humorous Speech Contest winner Wolfgang Liebertz.

Division B Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Humorous Speech ChampionsL to R: Contest Chair Janet Pantaleo, Division C Governor Bett Correa, 1st Place winner John Morse, 2nd Place winner Yael Eylat-Tanaka, and LGM West, Ron Rice.

Evaluation Contest ChampionsL to R: Contest Chair Janet Pantaleo, Division C Governor Bett Correa, 1st Place winner Adam Hsu, 2nd Place winner Hector Pedro and LGM West, Ron Rice.

Division C Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Division C's Outstanding Toastmaster

LGM West Ron Rice pinned Area 34 Governor, Matt Siewert as Division C's Outstanding Toastmaster.

Division Contests Around the District

Division Contests Around the DistrictDivision D Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Key Action Team:

L to R: Carolyn Mann, Jean Ellerie, Kim Knapp, Evaluation Contest Master; Susan Canarick, Debi Richichi, Arleen Roberts, Greg Henry, Kristin DeLuca, Division D Governor; Michael and Josh Katz, and Karen Katz, Contest Chair.

Humorous Winners: L to R: Hieu Huynh, District 47 LGM-East; Laurie Fondiler, 3rd place; Bob Geller, 1st place; Scott Doyle, 2nd Place); Pamela D. Rolle, District 47 Governor; Greg Henry, Chief Judge; Kristin DeLuca, Division D Governor; Kim Knapp, Evaluation Contest Master and Karen Katz, Contest Chair.

Evaluation Winners: L to R: Hieu Huynh, District 47 LGM-East; Kristin DeLuca, Division D Governor; Judy Joffe, 1st Place; John Schneyer, 2nd Place; Scott Doyle, 3rd Place; Greg Henry, Chief Judge; Kim Knapp, Evaluation Contest Master; Karen Katz, Contest Chair and Pamela D. Rolle, District 47 Governor.

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Division Contests Around the DistrictDivision G Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

L to R: Division G Governor Cathy Naabe and LGET-West Kathy Furbush with the contestants: front (L to R) Claire Harlow (2nd Place Eval), Kelli Chicos (2nd Place Humor), Cathy Naabe, Jerome Coleman (1st Place Eval); and back (L to R) Kathy Furbush, Jimmy Leo, Dennis Hamel, Sandy Tapper, John Boyd (1st Place Humor), Benjamin Kent, Michael Fleming.

Division G Contests

At the Division G Humorous Speech and Evaluation contests everyone got into the fun. Here are Contest Master Dennis Zweifel, and Raffle Master Bill

Moravec sporting their red noses!

Division I Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Front Row L-R: Hieu Huynh, D-47 LGM-East; Carlos Palacious, Evaluation Contest-2nd Place; Davaughn Taylor, Humorous Speech Winner; Sashane McDonald, Evaluation Winner & Humorous Speech 2nd Place; Pamela D. Rolle, D-47 Governor; Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor.

Back Row L to R: Ernesto Gongora, Area 81 Governor; Ambrosine Huyler, Area 82 Governor; Judy Simmons, Area 87 Governor; Randy Dean, Area 85 Governor.

Area 33 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

(L-R): TM Kathy Taylor, 2nd place Humorous Speech Contest; TM Yael Eylat-Tanaka, Winner Humorous Speech Contest; Murali Venkatappa, Area 33 Governor; TM Darrell Pope, Winner Evaluation Contest; TM Rob Tuller, 2nd place Evaluation Contest.

Area 32 Governor, Toby Martini puts the 'HAPPY' in Toastmasters at Area 33's contests!

Old Meets New: All participants received certificates sporting the new brand along with ribbons sporting the old Toastmasters brand.

Area Contests Around the District

Area 34/35 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

Humorous Speech Winners for Both Areas in Dual Area Contest: L to R: Joel Novatne 2nd Place Area 35 and Sherry Xu 1st Place Area 35, John Morse 1st Place Area 34, Brian Branagan 2nd Place Area 34, Area 35 Humorous Speech contestant Bill Peterseim.

Area 34 & 35 Dual Contest

1st Place SWEEP in Area 35 by JPMC Highlanders club members (Club #680990) - 1st Place Humorous Speech Contest winner Sherry Xu, and 1st Place Evaluations Contest winner Adam Hsu.

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Area 41 Humorous Speech & Evaluation ContestsArea Contests Around the District

L to R: Area 41 Gov. Ed Korkowski presenting an award to Scott Doyle, winner of both the Area 41 Humorist AND Evaluation Contests and Chief Judge Cheryl Sellers.

Area 41 Contest Master, Domenic Caloia.

Humorous Speech Contest(L to R) Lou Brown, Area 44 Governor; Bob Geller, Winner Place; Kris Dawkins, Contest Master; John Schneyer, 2nd Place; Atul Khungar, 3rd Place; Kristin DeLuca, Division D Governor

Evaluation Contest(L to R): Lou Brown, Area 44 Governor; John Schneyer, Winner; Mike Thorn, 2nd Place; Kim Knapp, 3rd Place; Kristin DeLuca, Division D Governor; Kris Dawkins, Contest Master

Area 44 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

At the Area 61 Evaluation Contest on Wednesday September 21, the audience was treated to Diana Friedman's speech, "If Diana Ruled the World." She whimsically spoke about the laws she would establish such as clothing should not match and everyone wears sensible shoes. Diana's speech was evaluated by contestants Bernadette Azai, Steve Zeris, Deborah Carey-Reed, and Pete Blews.

Later in the Humorous Speech Contest four competitors kept their audience "in stitches". As it turned out, there was a common thread in three of the speeches... husbands! Bernadette Azai talked about her husband's various collections in, "My Husband's Hobby". Sandra Visser's "Almost Heaven", was about the first year of her marriage. The audience learned about Mary Moeller's husband's concern for his family's welfare in her speech, "Safety First". Steve Moore did not speak about husbands, but about the many uses and wonders of "Duct Tape."

Contest Chair was Troy Manning; Contest Master, was Ken Griffin, and Chief Judge, was Michele Russell. Evaluation Contest Winner was Steve Zeris & Bernadette Azai was the Winner of the Humorous Speech Contest. They represented Area 61 in the Division F Evaluation & Humorous Speech Contests held on Saturday October 1, in Sarasota.

Area 61 Humorous Speech & Evaluation ContestsArea Contests Around the District

Bernadette Azai, Humorous Speech Winner & Steve Zeris, Evaluation Contest Winner

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(L – R): 2nd Place Evaluation, David Klopfenstein - Real TalkersToastmasters Club; 2nd Place Humorous Speech, Jeff Lorenz - SuncoastCaring Community Toastmasters; 1st Place Humorous Speech, John Boyd -Epicenter Toastmasters Club; 1st Place Evaluation, Karen Milne -Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters.

Area 80 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests, 9/21/2011

(L-R): TM A. Jamaal Humes, 2nd Pl - Humorous Speech; TM Sashane McDonald, Winner - Humorous Speech; Rachel Ferguson, DTM - Division I Governor; TM Curtis Bryan - Area 80 Governor; TM Crystal Rolle, winner - Evaluation Contest & TM Carl R. Culmer, 2nd Pl - Evaluation Contest.

Area 75 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

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Area Contests Around the DistrictArea 82 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests, 9/20/2011

(L – R): TM Sashane McDonald, Winner - Evaluation Contest; TM Anthony Delaney, 2nd Pl - Evaluation Contest; TM Ambrosine Huyler, Area 82 Governor; TM Shacara Lightbourne, 2nd Pl - Humorous Speech Contest; TM Gelize Ferguson, Winner - Humorous Speech Contest; Rachel Ferguson, DTM - Division I Governor.

Area 85 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests, 9/15/2011

(L – R): Rachel Ferguson, DTM, Division I Governor; TM Kassim Williams, 2nd Evaluation Contest; TM Euvunka Sherman – Paul, Winner, Evaluation Contest & 2nd Pl – Humorous Speech; TM Isheika Cleare, Winner – Humorous Speech; TM Randy Dean, Area 85 Governor

Tammanique Pinder, Winner Humorous Speech Contest

Area 84 Contest ResultsTammanique Pinder, Humorous Speech Winner; Antoine Brooks, Evaluation Contest Winner; Princess Ingraham, Runner-Up, Evaluation Contest. Colette Williams DTM, was Chief Judge and Greg Bullard DTM, was Contest Master. Presenting awards is Area 84 Governor TM Khambrel Farrington

Antoine Brooks, Evaluation Contest Winner

Princess Ingraham, Runner-Up, Evauation Contest

Area 84 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

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Area Contests Around the DistrictArea 87 Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests

(L-R): Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor; Vanessa Scott, DTM, Winner – Evaluation Contest; Judy Simmons, Area 87 Governor.

(L-R): Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor; TM Vanessa Scott, 2nd Pl – Evaluation Contest & Winner – Humorous Speech Contest; Judy Simmons, Area 87 Governor.

(L-R): Rachel Ferguson, Division I Governor; TM Monita Varence, 2nd

Pl – Humorous Speech Contest; Judy Simmons, Area 87 Governor.

Team Titan Delivers Hope & LoveTeam Titan Toastmasters in Area 44 is a newly formed corporate club. They are lucky to have a generous company that pays their TI dues. The members were compelled to donate the dues they would have paid to charity. When the management at Titian America heard this they agreed to match the donation dollar for dollar. This resulted in a very substantial donation to Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation. The Foundation responded with thanks for the generous contribution and the story of the child they helped with those funds and how it impacted the life at Broward county child fighting cancer.

Sebastian’s story: Sebastian is a joyful 3 year old fighting Lymphoma at Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital. Sebastian and his family moved from New York in February of this year, leaving behind their entire support system. Shortly after the move to South Florida, Mom found out she was expecting a baby. With the chaos of the move and another baby on the way, this family was already under much stress; then on Mother’s day of this year, Sebastian became ill and had to be rushed to Joe DiMaggio where he started to fall in and out of consciousness. He was revived and later the family was told that he had cancer. In late September JJCCF received an application for this family who was struggling to pay their rent and feed their children. With the support of gracious donors like Titan, JJCCF was able to provide this family with emergency financial assistance to pay their rent in the amount of $1,368 and provide Publix gift cards totaling $631. Thank you Titan employees for your impactful support! For more information visit - www.JJCCF.org and you may read stories about individual children - http://jjccf.org/category/children-urgent-needs/

For more information regarding this story please contact: Toastmaster Erica Chin-Cannon, Team Titan Toastmasters VP Public Relations. Titan America Florida/Tarmac 455 Fairway Drive Suite 200 Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33441O Ph: (954) 425-4214; F:(954) 425-4214; F:(954) 570-9245; Email: ecchin@titanamerica.com

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We have 9 opportunities for you to complete your mid-year training on different dates and in different locations. Make sure your club earns your DCP credit for getting your

officers trained. Complete 100% trained both terms and earn the “Super 7” Patch

Toastmasters Leadership InstituteDistrict 47 Second Round

Club Officers Training

We have 9 opportunities for you to complete your mid-year training on different dates and in different locations. Make sure your club earns your DCP credit for getting your

officers trained. Complete 100% trained both terms and earn the “Super 7” Patch

9 opportunities to complete the Second Round of Club Officer Training! Multiple dates and venues are available. Commit to attending one of these trainings TODAY!

Do it for yourself - do it for your club. YOU can guarantee that your club earns DCP credit for getting its officers trained.

100% of Club Officers trained both rounds earns the "Super 7" patch.

TLI is Open

to All Club

Members

We have 9 opportunities for you to complete your mid-year training on different dates and in different locations. Make sure your club earns your DCP credit for getting your

officers trained. Complete 100% trained both terms and earn the “Super 7” Patch

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Have  you  ever  wondered:  !      How  to  go  about  chartering  a  new  club?    !      How  to  use  social  media  to  promote  your  club?  !      How  to  become  a  dis7nguished  club?      !      How  to  serve  in  an  officer  role?  

The  answers  to  these  ques7ons  and  so  much  more  can  be  found  at  this  TLI!

This  event  is  open  to  ALL Toastmasters  and  is  required  for  all  club  officers.  

Clubs  are  eligible  to  earn  the  new  Super  Seven  banner  patch  if  all  7  of  their  club  officers  a?ended  the  first  round  of  training  in  June/July  and  all  7  club  officers  complete  this  second  round  of  training  before  the  end  of  December!  

So,  what  are  you  wai7ng  for?  Sign  up  today!  

Register online and SAVE! $5 online, $7 at the door: h?p://www.toastmastersd47.org/events/event-­‐registra7on

Questions? Contact: Emily  Drenberg  edrenberg@toastmastersd47.org      Jill  Ray  "Jill  Ray"  jray@lazydays.com  

Tampa TLI @  Toastmasters  Leadership  Ins7tute  

Saturday, December 10th ~ 8 a.m. - Noon

   Just  off  of  I-­‐4  Exit  10  (beside  Cracker  Barrel)    6130  Lazy  Days  Boulevard    Seffner,  FL  33584-­‐2968  

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TLI – Toastmasters Leadership Institute Mark Your Calendars!

Who:  For  ALL  Toastmasters!!!!!!  What:    Clearwater  TLI  Training    When:    Saturday,  December  10,  2011  Time:    1:00  PM  -­‐  4:00  PM  (reg.  begins  at  12:30)Where:    St.  Pete  College,  Clearwater  Campus  

(2465  Drew  Street,  Clearwater,  Fl    33765)  

Addi0onal  Informa0on:  •  Review  Club  Success  Plan  &  DisPnguished  Club  Program  •  Running  a  successful  InternaPonal  Speech  &  Table  Topics  contest  •  Talk  Up  Toastmasters  &  Beat  The  Clock  membership  campaign  •  Finding  new  leaders  for  your  club  •  Prepare  for  Annual  ElecPon  of  Officers  &  transiPon  into  New  Year  

$5  Early  Registra0on,  $8  at  the  door  (register  at  www.toastmastersd47.org)  Click  on  Events,  then  Event  Registra4on  

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DISTRICT 47 presents

TOASTMASTERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Expand your Toastmasters Experience!

Saturday — December 10, 2011

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter FL (East of I-95 off Donald Ross Rd.)

TLI IS NOT ONLY FOR OFFICERS – ALL TOASTMASTERS ARE WELCOME!

Event Contacts

Lou Brown / lbrown@toastmastersd47.org / 561-536-3763 Phyllis Sidersky / psidersky@gmail.com / 561-683-4076 E. Anita Newman / eanitta@gmail.com / 561-718-8999

GET READY TO GROW!

Register NOW: www.toastmastersd47.org/events/event-registration

"Find Your Inner Rock Star” With Keynote Speaker SHARE ROSS

Rock Star & Motivational Speaker

*Required Officers Training, plus: Strengthening Corporate Clubs Giving Effective Evaluations Running Successful Contests Using Free Toast Host 2.0 Giving Awesome Table Topic Speeches Mastering International Speech Writing Understanding Toastmasters Re-Branding Traveling the Road to DTM Effectively using Vocal Variety/Body Language Acquiring & Inspiring Your Club Members

Doors Open – 8 am Sessions Start – 9 am

Keynote Address – NOON

EARLY BIRD (until Nov. 18th): $6 REGULAR (until Dec. 4th): $8

LATE (until Dec. 7th): $10

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50 Years Old & Good as GoldAnd we don’t mind getting older!

By: Saundra Sacks, ATM, CL, 50th Anniversary Meeting Chairperson

Fifty years ago on October 21, 1961, Pompano Beach Toastmasters Club (PBTM) received its charter. Last month on October 24, 2011,, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a very special Reminiscent program. Even our cakes were special as they were decorated with a copy of our charter and banner.

Our keynote speaker was our very own Mitch Sandler, ACS, CL, whose speech, “Did You Know?”, gave us a behind - the - scenes look at the founding of Toastmasters by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley. Then Mitch compared our club’s own beginnings with how we have

progressed through the years, including our members’ many accomplishments. Pompano Beach Toastmasters has been a Select Distinguished Club for 4 consecutive years.

Another highlight of the evening was the Reminiscent interviews conducted by 26 year member, Saundra Sacks. Martin Menter, the Club’s longest continuous TM member (at 40 years!), recalled the day he joined Toastmasters, the men he met and the fact that he had to be dressed in a suit and tie to be at a Toastmaster Meeting by 7 a.m. Those were the days when the men adhered to a strict dress code. Lynda Menter, a 27 year member, recalled her TM claim to fame as being the First Woman to join PBTM “and STAY”. You see women were shunned by the then all- boys club.

Saundra, Martin & Lynda relayed an incident that happened one evening in the early 1990’s after a TM meeting at Denny’s. There had been a car accident outside the restaurant on Federal Highway in Pompano when the “3 Musketeers” went to see what all the commotion was about. Two cars were involved in an accident. As the police cars were flashing their blue lights and the “3 Musketeers” were on the sidewalk as innocent observers, another car came careening down the highway. The driver of the car became distracted, hit a tree and ran onto the sidewalk, we were all dumbstruck as Lynda shouted “RUN.” Saundra heeded her advice in time as Lynda tried to pull Martin away. He was not quick enough, however, resulting in the car hitting him in the foot and knocking off his shoe. The police and paramedics were kept busy that evening but thank goodness Martin was not seriously injured. Fortunately, we were able to joke about it and wondered if attending Toastmasters was indeed dangerous. Today we meet at John Knox Village which is not on a main thoroughfare.

We were honored to have Hieu Huynh, DTMx2, D47 LGM-East, drive 50 miles to share in this special evening with us. He pointed out that if you write the year we were chartered - 1961 on a piece of paper, then turn it upside down, it still reads 1961. Hieu extended his good wishes, and those of other District Officers. He presented our club with a certificate from TMI World Headquarters marking our 50th Anniversary.

Daniel Antezana our Sgt.-at-Arms read the Proclamation issued on behalf of the Mayor and City of Pompano Beach.

Nothing could describe the glory of the evening better than these words by our keynote speaker Mitch Sandler: “It turned out 110% perfectly! Just like a well delivered speech, no one knows how much work went into it except the person who prepared it!”

We have a truly international club with members from Africa, Australia, Bolivia, France, Iceland, Jamaica, Romania and the United States. While we take Toastmasters seriously, we pride ourselves as a friendly, nurturing club, empathetic to the needs of our individual members. As we turn 50 it is heartwarming to see our younger members taking on leadership roles. After all, in the words of our president, Keith Herring, “Pompano Beach Toastmasters is THE Best Club ever”.

Pompano Beach Toastmasters Club # 3003, Area 21, Division B, District 47, Region 8meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at John Knox Village, 651 SW 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

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Pompano Beach Advanced Toastmasters Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary at a special meeting held on Monday, Oct. 24th, 2011. The event took place at John Knox Village - 651 S.W. 6th Street. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner buffet.

Group Photo Front Row:Nadine Gross, Abbey Noonan (EVP), Saundra Sacks, Lynda Menter Secretary), Keith Herring (President), Mitch Sandler (Treasurer), John Jordan.

Group Photo Back Row:Hieu Huynh (District 47 Lt.Gov.Mktg), Martin Menter, Sergiu Cohai (VP PR), Michael McCreath, Daniel Antezana (Sgt.-at-Arms), Barry Mishkin, Matt Eggertsson (VP Membership), Anca Vague, Laurie Pittman

Mitch Sandler delivers the keynote address.

Happy Birthday treats - too pretty to eat!

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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!

November 2011 Anniversaries

Club Name ............................................Club .... Division/Area ...... Charter ....Anniversary........................................................Number ........................... Date ........... NumberJose Gaspar Club ..................................... 3668 ....... C .... 30 .........11/01/63 .......... 48th

North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club ............ 3840 ........E .... 50 .........11/01/64 .......... 47th

Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club ...............22 ........ D .... 43 .........11/01/74 .......... 37th

Telecom Park Toastmasters ......................... 6745 ....... C .... 35 .........11/01/87 .......... 24th

Easy Talkers Club ..................................... 7943 ....... G .... 72 .........11/01/90 .......... 21st

Beckman Coulter Toastmasters .................... 2588 ........E .... 55 .........11/01/95 .......... 16th

Raymond James Toastmasters Club ............... 2652 ....... G .... 74 .........11/01/97 .......... 14th

Crossroads Club ...................................... 5931 ........B .... 23 .........11/01/98 .......... 13th

Chickcharney Toastmasters Club ................. 971904....... I .... 82 .........11/02/06 ........... 5th

Toast Of The County Club ............................ 479 .........F .... 64 .........11/07/02 ........... 9th

CITRIX Toastmasters ............................... 1383942 ......B .... 21 .........11/09/09 ...........2nd

Bay Pines Toastmasters Club ...................... 602900...... G .... 70 .........11/14/03 ........... 8th

Homestead Toastmasters ......................... 1249370 ......E .... 54 .........11/14/08 ........... 3rd

American Express Communication Club ........ 1415772 ......B .... 23 .........11/17/09 ...........2nd

Toastmasters N Transition ......................... 612315.......F .... 62 .........11/18/03 ........... 8th

Hollywood Toastmasters .......................... 1261950 ......B .... 24 .........11/18/08 ........... 3rd

Proud Speakers Club ................................. 2266 ........B .... 27 .........11/19/02 ........... 9th

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority .................... 1417483 ..... D .... 40 .........11/20/09 ...........2nd

Speaker's Circle ...................................... 1639 ....... C .... 32 .........11/21/02 ........... 9th

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Congratulations to these ToastmastersWho have received Education Awards in the month of October:

COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS

Club Award Member Name646888 CC Aluotto, Peter County Center Toastmasters1354558 CC Anthony, Edward Donald Sun Splash Speakers3840 CC Blair, Risa North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club933001 CC Brooks, Diana Masters of Excellence9745 CC Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club965328 CC Burton, Audra L Toast 'N Progress1314025 CC Cornish, Kenisha Dee Abaco Lighthouse Beamers1118683 CC Cuneo, Jose BDPB Talking Heads7082 CC Curry, Rufus Voice Of Champions Club933001 CC Davis, Antoinette Cecilia Masters of Excellence1575030 CC Dawes, Suzzette Singles Toastmasters965328 CC Drenberg, Emily Toast 'N Progress1216633 CC Garcia, Rhonda Lee NCCI Toastmasters1600 CC Gibson, Deon First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters1978 CC Gordon, Gary West Boca Club1227605 CC Hanna, Donna D. The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park587295 CC Hobbs, John R Oldsmar Top of the Morning Club2508 CC Incer, Jose Davie Toastmasters2582 CC Jamiel, Veronica Plantation Club1354558 CC Jennings, David Renae Sun Splash Speakers771864 CC Jezek, John Metlife Motivators Club6796 CC Johnson, Nadia Hope Cable Beach West Club3596 CC Joseph, Johanne New Providence Branch of Toastmasters2463 CC Kanaglekar, Indraneel South Dade Toastmasters Club1667 CC Kischuk, Sandra Jean Suncoast Toastmasters Club808677 CC Levy, Bettina K. Beacon Point1159751 CC Mack, Daniel HDR Tampa Toastmasters4392 CC Mahon, Charles Collier Communique Club2096 CC Mahoney, Heather Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Club1360579 CC McKinney, Arthur Oswill P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club646888 CC Medrano de Luna, Maricela County Center Toastmasters1538155 CC Montgomery, Kevin L. HSBC Speech Masters7178 CC Morrison, Deanna A. Healing Communicators Club5390 CC Moyel, Joseph B Talk Of The Town Club1587757 CC Patino, Hector A. American Express Master Communicators4392 CC Pritchard, Christopher David Collier Communique Club2096 CC Ramsaroop, Vivekanand Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Club3001 CC Rybalka, Carol Friendly Club6003 CC Sanchez, Maria Alexandra Pembroke Pines Club1610255 CC Sigel, Candy A. MacDill Toastmasters Club933001 CC Smith, Mel M Masters of Excellence1227605 CC St. Fleur, Yamma The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park8437 CC Taylor, Sarah Port St. Lucie Speakers22 CC Thomas, Laura L Palm Beach Noon Toastmasters Club6003 CC Thomas, William Nelson Pembroke Pines Club639107 CC Thomas, William Nelson First Edition Club1159751 CC Van Der Veen, Theunis a. HDR Tampa Toastmasters2266 CC Verdone, Ted Proud Speakers Club1600 CC Wallace, Dwain Andrew First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters1600 CC Williams, Hurias Elliott First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters6818 CC Woodbridge, Becky Bill Gove Golden Gavel Club1469413 CC Yen, Benjamin Outspoken Toastmasters

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATORSClub Award Member Name1354558 ACB Anthony, Edward Donald Sun Splash Speakers3466 ACB De Angelis, Tony Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club8838 ACB Glessner, Robert T. Naples Advanced Toastmasters1978 ACB Gunning, Chris West Boca Club7362 ACB Gyimah-Brempong, Kwabena Highrisers Toastmasters Club5933 ACB Hedges, Christopher STAR Toastmasters2266 ACB Kaplan, Russell L Proud Speakers Club861 ACB Lazar, John Doral Toastmasters Club8248 ACB Leo, James Robert Palm Harbor Toastmasters4392 ACB Mattschei, Marcelo W. Collier Communique Club3596 ACB Morrison, Deanna A. New Providence Branch of Toastmasters1197988 ACB Polanski, Kelli A Power Speakers of MCG3001 ACB Thomas, William Nelson Friendly Club639107 ACB Thomas, William Nelson First Edition Club933001 ACB Vanderpool-Wallace, Vincent S. Masters of Excellence933001 ACB Young, Deborah D. Masters of Excellence969479 ACS Cartwright, Shelmerdine C.H.M.I. Toastmasters Club969012 ACS Drury, Karin Englewood Toastmasters5390 ACS Huynh, Hieu H. Talk Of The Town Club595823 ACS Kesling-Hays, Kris Voices of Manatee County831439 ACS Paul, Earl E. Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC6745 ACS Wicinski, Greg R Telecom Park Toastmasters9477 ACG Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Action Communicators Extraordinaire3383 ACG Kinsey, Matthew A. Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club589263 ACG Lassalle, Christian Power Speakers Club1513325 ACG Martin, Wence M Pinnacle Seekers1169566 ACG Pritchard, Lori D. Pro's Like Us9352 ACG Stephens, Lori J. Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club

COMPETENT LEADERSClub Award Member Name1354558 CL Anthony, Edward Donald Sun Splash Speakers2582 CL Benz, Wolfgang Plantation Club1504246 CL Bethel, Lavanderia Dania BAF Stars Toastmasters Club1546849 CL Biggs, Stacey L. Fountain Square JPMC839960 CL Carroll-Strachan, Linda Club Destiny7082 CL Chaubey, Pankaj Voice Of Champions Club5758 CL Edens, Phillip D. Weston Area Toastmasters Club1358961 CL Elliott, Shandia Rochelle B.U.T. Nation Builders6544 CL Feinstein, Kathy A. Toast of The Coast Toastmasters Club1227605 CL Forbes, Chandalear Lascia Prestoria The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park2508 CL Guzman, Rosa N. Davie Toastmasters5933 CL Hedges, Christopher STAR Toastmasters2445 CL Jacques, Henri-Claude Club Awesome Club1354558 CL Jennings, David Renae Sun Splash Speakers9477 CL Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Action Communicators Extraordinaire1546849 CL Letson, Elaine S. Fountain Square JPMC1600 CL Lewis, Anwar Tony First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters1695 CL Malik, Fasil Sakib Coral Gables Club7923 CL Mancinelli, Laura Sarasota Herald-Tribune Club1513325 CL Martin, Wence M Pinnacle Seekers1538132 CL Nagy, Kathy Mary HSBC Dynamic Articulators7082 CL nanduri, lakshmi mohan raju Voice Of Champions Club1587757 CL Raymond, Joanna Marie American Express Master Communicators1269043 CL Sherman, Rusty Heartland Talk of the Town

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603123 CL Stalbaum, Frederick Ceridian St. Pete Club3659 CL Thomas, William Nelson Early Bird Club6003 CL Thomas, William Nelson Pembroke Pines Club639107 CL Thomas, William Nelson First Edition Club1498795 CL Travieso, Hector Alejandro Savarese Speakers1269043 CL Udall, Linda L. Heartland Talk of the Town1376226 CL Vallejo, Patricia High Voltage Voices

ADVANCED LEADERSClub Award Member Name1561818 ALB Beckles, Cynthia E. Glades Toastmasters9745 ALB Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club1227605 ALB Clare, Estelle G. The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park1314025 ALB Cornish, Kenisha Dee Abaco Lighthouse Beamers933001 ALB Davis, Antoinette Cecilia Masters of Excellence1360579 ALB Dean, Randy E. P.T.A.B. Toastmasters Club5701 ALB Dunlap, Robin L Electric Toasters Club3909 ALB Gilbreath, Angie R. Tampa Noonshiners Club587295 ALB Hobbs, John R Oldsmar Top of the Morning Club3659 ALB Illsen, Ana Early Bird Club9477 ALB Johnson, Lakeisha Shenique Action Communicators Extraordinaire1314025 ALB McCafferty, Juliette Abaco Lighthouse Beamers1425 ALB Pratt, Deborah Y. Freeport Eagles1227605 ALB Sawyer, Allison B. The Soaring Orators of Johnson Park1513325 ALB Springer, Jason Edmond Pinnacle Seekers2225 ALB Wehner, Stacie Delray Newsmakers Club8664 ALS Beckles, Cynthia E. RiverWalk Toastmasters Club2727 ALS Strasdas, George Gold Coast Toastmasters Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERSClub Award Member Name6775 DTM Beckles, Cynthia E. Wellington Toastmasters Club3383 DTM Kinsey, Matthew A. Executive Evaluators Toastmasters Club7178 DTM Martin, Wence Healing Communicators Club9352 DTM Stephens, Lori J. Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCEClub Award Member Name6775 LDREXC Beckles, Cynthia E. Wellington Toastmasters Club1293723 LDREXC O'Neil, Samantha M. Miami Beach Toastmasters1206922 LDREXC Otten, Richard W. Hobe Sound Toasters1513325 LDREXC Springer, Jason Edmond Pinnacle Seekers2727 LDREXC Strasdas, George Gold Coast Toastmasters Club

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AWARDS

Member Count Awards Thomas, William Nelson 10 CL, CC, ACB, CL, CC, ACB, CL, CC, CL, ACBAragon, Jairo 7 ACG, ALB, ALS, DTM, CC, LDREXC, CCBrown, Michael Rogero 6 CL, CC, ALB, CL, CC, ALBBeckles, Cynthia E. 5 LDREXC, ALS, ALB, LDREXC, DTMBennett, Tatanisha L. 4 ALB, LDREXC, ALS, DTMDunlap, Robin L 4 ALB, LDREXC, ACS, ACGFox, Antionette Maria 4 CL, ACG, ALS, DTMHuynh, Hieu H. 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACSKinsey, Matthew A. 4 ALS, ACS, ACG, DTMLovejoy, Sparkie 4 CC, CL, ALS, DTMRizzo, Robert F. 4 ALS, CC, DTM, CLStephens, Lori J. 4 ACG, DTM, ALS, LDREXCAnthony, Edward Donald 3 CC, CL, ACBBradshaw, Murphy J. 3 ALB, CC, CLBryan, Curtis 3 CC, CL, ALBCorrea, Elizabeth Rose 3 CC, ALS, DTMDavis, Antoinette Cecilia 3 ACS, CC, ALBDrenberg, Emily 3 LDREXC, CC, CLHedges, Christopher 3 CC, CL, ACBHobbs, John R 3 ACS, CC, ALBJohnson, Lakeisha Shenique 3 ACG, CL, ALBJohnson, Nadia Hope 3 ALS, DTM, CCNiklas, Edward J 3 CC, CL, ALBParker, Jerrold Ryan 3 CL, CC, ALBPratt, Deborah Y. 3 CC, ALB, CLSchneyer, John J. 3 ALS, DTM, CCSpringer, Jason Edmond 3 ACS, LDREXC, ALBThorn, Michael E. 3 CC, ALS, DTMWatson, Lavell Joel 3 LDREXC, ALS, DTMWong, Nadia M. 3 ALS, DTM, LDREXCYoung, Deborah D. 3 ACB, CC, CL

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Welcome to our Newest Clubs!The District FAB 5 & the entire leadership team

would like to welcome our Newest Clubs:

Tech DataDivision E Area 52 Club #: 2101866 Chartered 10/14/2011

The Bank United Toastmasters, Division E Area 50 Club #: 2135531 Chartered: 11/10/2011

Congratulations & Best Wishes for a Successful Future!

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Club CC Challenge

Clubs that submit 4 CC’s by December 31, 2011

will receive...

Club AC Challenge

Clubs that submit 2 AC’s by December 31, 2011

will receive...

Club DCP Challenge

Clubs that complete 9 DCP points by December 31, 2011 will receive…

Club Training Challenge

Clubs that have all 7 Officers Trained in both

terms will receive...

an entry for a drawing for a Free Spring Conference Registration

Distinguished Club DCP Challenge Distinguished Clubs that earn all 6 educational DCP points by 6/30/12 will receive….

Contact your Area Governor for questions about these incentives

Qualifying Period: August 1, 2011 to March 21, 2012 (Awards to be presented during District 47,

Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fl. May 4-6, 2012)

District 47 Public Relations Contest 2011-2012

Award Categories: Best Club Newsletter - Top 3 prizes (club editor and club); Best Club Website - Top 3 prizes (club webmaster and club).

Contact: Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM <> District 47 Public Relations Officer (PRO) tlongley@toastmastersd47.org <> Phone: (954) 246 4861 <> Skype: anthony_tony_longley

Newsletter Judging Criteria:

Content – 50% (interest, diversity, language/grammar, informative value). Design & Layout – 30% (ease of reading, structure, aesthetic appeal, graphics, etc.). Photos – 20 % (quality, interest, relevance).

Newsletter Requirements: Minimum 3 submissions by

March 21, 2012; Identify Club, Area, Division and

District Name and Number; The Toastmasters Mission;

Achievements of Club Members; How to be a Distinguished Club

Information; Name and contact information for Club President and VPPR.

Website Requirements: URL linked to District website ;

Uncluttered website; All information current;

All links working.

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The SunShiner Production Team: Publisher: Pamela D. Rolle PRO: Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley Editor: Emily L. Drenberg Proof Reader: Terrance Pratt

District 47 Leadership Team 2011-2012 District Governor Pamela D. Rolle LGET East Matt Kinsey LGET West Kathy Furbush LGM East Hieu Huynh LGM West Ron Rice PRO Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley Secretary Susan Phelps Treasurer Anthony Richiez IPDG Rick Furbush

District 47 Leadership Support Team District Advisor Steve Bard District Advisor Margaret Wan District Advisor Kristina Kihlberg SAA East Vic Miskanic SAA West Chris Hedges 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

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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:

• 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.

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

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Condolences Are Extended to:

The family, friends and fellow club members of

Jack Boldrick, DTM1937 - 2011

Distinguished Toastmaster, Jack Boldrick, DTM, died October 1, 2011 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 74 after an eight year battle with Parkinson’s disease, ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and chronic arthritis. Jack had been a continuous member of The Tampa Club 1810, since joining Toastmasters in 1964. He not only served in every office (some offices several times), in 1979 he became the first club member to achieve the status of Distinguished Toastmaster.

He coordinated numerous Speechcraft and Youth Leadership programs throughout his 47 year membership and served as the club’s unofficial mentor. Jack led by example, never delivering a speech that wasn’t thoroughly prepared nor demanding more of others than he was willing to contribute himself. His dedication to the principles and goals of Toastmasters was unwavering.

Jack will be missed by past and present members who were touched by his unconditional support. At the memorial service, former Toastmaster, James Tokley, eulogized Jack with a poem.