Category: News
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Varma Honored for Funny and Serious Sides
Funny-man and sometimes serious-guy Michael Varma, DTM, was honored by Toastmasters at the recent Founder’s District Executive Council ceremony: “Best Male Actor in a Comedy” for his appearance in a video promoting the communication organization’s Humorous Speech Contest, and the more serious 2013 Toastmasters Distinguished Service Award, for his contributions to the international non-profit that…
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Students Seek Justice
Professor Walter Clark and more than a dozen of his student from West Wood College descended upon the BergenMeisters Toastmasters club on Thursday, August 22, during their lunchtime meeting to take their first steps in making a positive impact and rewarding career in the field of criminal justice. In addition to giving a well-planned presentation,…
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Judges Bureau Complete Speech Contest Season
The Founder’s District Judges’ Bureau has completed another successful speech contest season. During the 2012-2013 community speech contest season, 30 judges completed 421 hours of community service for 26 events. The Lions Clubs’ speech contests for high school students hosted nine of the 26 events, while the Rotary Clubs hosted four speech contests for high…
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Seasoned Speakers Satisfy Spectators
Distinguished Toastmasters Michael Varma, Peter Albini and Kevin Graham added color commentary for more than 100 entries in the 22nd annual Lake Forest Fourth of July parade. This hometown star spangled salute filled with entertainers, sports teams, church groups, hot rods and city officials were watched by more than 6,000 residents sitting on the sidewalks,…
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Were You There?
It seemed everyone was there. Leaders were trained and leaders trained. The numbers were impressive. Around 900 members were in attendance at the two events on June 1 and June 29. The variety of sessions offered more than officers’ training. The highlighted workshops included “Secrets to Better Photos”, “Job Interview: Get Them to Say Yes”,…
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Pursue Your Passion
Welcome to a brand new Toastmasters year! I hope you are as excited as I am about continuing your journey of fun and fellowship in the Toastmasters program. The Toastmasters program has so much to offer, I sometimes feel like a kid in a “Sweet Factory” candy store–scanning a myriad of colorful candy jars filled…
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2013 Marketing Workshop
Do you want to supercharge your club and attract flocks of new members to your club? Are you interested in building new clubs? Come join us at the Founder’s District Fall Marketing Workshop on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Learn valuable tips and proven techniques for club growth, membership retention and building new clubs from some…
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2013 Summer LACE
The 2013 Founder’s District Leadership and Communication Expo is just around the corner with interactive workshops featuring 30 hours of leadership and communication training, all for only $12 (and that includes lunch). This regionally well-known and admired curriculum is unique to our District in scope, value, and quality. L.A.C.E. is for everyone who wants to…
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In Memoriam – Helen Blanchard
Toastmasters around the world mourn the passing of Helen Blanchard, one of the most celebrated and respected Toastmaster of our time. Helen quietly passed away on Saturday May 11, 2013 at 8:15 PM. She will be dearly missed. Helen was known as the First Lady of Toastmasters, being the first female to join the organization…
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How’s Your Club Membership?
Does your club only need one or two more members to be a Distinguished Club? Well, don’t just sit there hoping they’ll walk through the door by themselves. If they haven’t yet, they won’t now, unless you give them a reason. HAVE AN OPEN HOUSE!! Invite friends, family, and other Toastmasters to come in and…