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WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE: It Starts With YOU! Have you ever wondered why the mantra for Toastmasters International is “Where Leaders Are Made”? When you joined Toastmasters you probably joined to work on your communication skills. When I first joined Toastmasters, developing my leadership skills was not the priority and wasn’t even on my radar. If individuals join…
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Documentary Film About Reaching The World Stage of Public Speaking To Screen March 28 in Laguna Niguel (Laguna Hills, CA) A powerful and widely praised documentary film about six Toastmasters and their journey to the world championship of public speaking will be shown at a special screening on Monday, March 28 at 7pm in Laguna Niguel.…
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The Founder/2010-2019/Founder Vol 53 Iss 3 Mar 2015-16.pdf
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Congratulations to Robert T. Hollis, DTM and Les Jenison, DTM! Founder’s District Spirit of Excellence Awards were presented at the DEC meeting on February 23, 2016 at the La Palma Community Center. Here are their Toastmasters journeys and secrets to success. Robert T. Hollis, DTM Les Jenison, DTM
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Chief Executive Officer Daniel Rex As Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Rex leads the Toastmasters World Headquarters team in providing service, resources and support to 332,000 members in 15,400 clubs in 135 countries. He works closely with the International President and the Board of Directors to develop the future of Toastmasters and create and execute…
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Spring Conference & Speech Contests APRIL 30, 2016 8:00AM – 4:00PM Keynote Presentation: Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Rex Communication & Leadership Award recipient: Sharon Ellis International Speech Contest District Business Meeting Grand Opening Ceremony Distinguised Toastmasters Award Ceremony Opportunity Drawing and Silent Auction Continental Breakfast and a delicious Knott’s Berry Farm sit down luncheon SPECIAL…
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In Memory of John S. Latin, DTM, PIP Distinguished Toastmaster John S. Latin, born on September 9, 1939, passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 at his home in Cranbury, New Jersey. John was the 1975-1976 Founder’s District Governor and the 1984-1985 International President. As an aerospace engineer, he worked in the department of defense and…
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Triple Crown Achievement Incentive: “Triple Crown Champion” Eligibility: Members who achieve three or more educational awards within the program year. Incentives: • Special recognition at the District conference and in the newsletter. • Exclusive Triple Crown pin. • Member spotlight feature in the newsletter or website (optional). Attending 5 or More Learning Labs Incentive: “Commitment to Growth Award” Eligibility: Members…
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Another great LACE event. Maybe the best one ever. The day started with our keynote speaker, Ricky Powell, DTM speaking about the three top skills for discovering happiness. At the start of his presentation, the power on campus went out. What a challenge for Ricky. To teach us about happiness during our darkest hour. As…