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Photo by Harry Yan, DTM How do you retain your existing club members? When and why do so many Toastmasters lose interest? Member retention is one of the greatest issues plaguing our Toastmasters clubs. The Phoenix Club in Anaheim provided the venue and a delightful breakfast for participants in the second Founder’s District Retention Workshop.…
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Photo by Richard Daugherty Ninety Toastmasters who attended Founder’s District Spring Marketing Workshop, came away with unbreakable rule #1: Consistency beats Ability! The remaining rules can be found in Cathey Armillas book: The Unbreakable Rules of Marketing: 9 ½ Ways To Get People To Love You.
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Founder’s District is proud to announce the 2015 Spring Conference Communication and Leadership award recipient, Samwise Didier. You’ll get a chance to know more about him at the District Conference on April 25 during an interview style conversation that will be conducted by past District International Speech Contest winner, Mun Ng.
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People often believe that true leaders are born; that somehow, at birth they were given the leadership gene. If you are one of those people who feel that you weren’t blessed with that gene, International Director Ede Ferrari-D’Angelo is going to prove to you that the following words by leadership expert Warren Bennis are true-…
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In business and in life, the rules of fair play are constantly changing, leaving many people feeling drained. And when negativity creeps in, it becomes a trap that is easy to get caught in. Barbara will guide you out of that trap and show you proven techniques to create a rewarding and positive environment. She…
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[The text below is reprinted verbatim from articles published in The Founder during 1985-1986 by Roy D. Graham] The most important matter coming out of the annual convention of Toastmasters International at San Diego in 1934, was the decision to provide better supervision of the forty clubs through the formation of Districts.All of the clubs…
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The Operation Manual is intended as a reference source for the operations and processes of Founder’s District. The procedures outlined herein are based on the authorizations and requirements of the District Administrative Bylaws. They incorporate the administrative practices that have evolved into recognized standard procedures. Should a discrepancy exist between this document and materials published…
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Founder’s District is excited to announce our Spring 2015 Marketing Workshop! Guest speakers and seasoned Toastmasters will share their knowledge and experience with you to help expand your skills and gain training for advancing toward your DTM: Discover the Unbreakable Rules of Marketing by Cathey Armillas, DTM, PDG Learn How to Speak Outside Toastmasters For…
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Are you ready to have some fun with your camera (and yes, even the one in your cell phone) and share your Toastmasters experiences with others?” Picture this – your award-winning photo perched in front for everyone to see at the Founders District Spring Conference on April 25th! How about the chance to mingle with…