Category: News
-
Tall Tales Talent Tremendous!
Contestants at the November 9th conference “stretch the truth” to audience delight! Speech competitions at the district level are always a treat for spectators and when the affair includes Tall Tales, the entertainment factor skyrockets. The big event, emceed by Contest-master Jeanne Cassidy, was held at the La Mirada Holiday Inn and was the grand…
-
Founder’s Film Award Winner – Fall 2013
Congratulations to the members of Union Bank Monterey Park Toastmasters club, winner of the Founder’s Film Award of Fall 2013. Hiram Araoz and Janice Wong accepted the award on behalf of the club at the District Conference on November 9. {YouTube}Fb4Hnepj8AM{/YouTube}
-
Fabulous Founder’s District Photographers: Richard and Linda Daugherty
When you attend a Founder’s District event, while everyone else is at the front of the room delivering a presentation, or receiving certificates, awards, and acknowledgements, take a moment to glance over your shoulder to the man and woman who are standing at the back of the room, often on top of a chair, with…
-
The Rhythm of Teamwork
Do you hear the drums? It’s “The Rhythm of Teamwork!” Come to the Founder’s District Fall Conference on Saturday, November 9, to discover how something as simple as drumming can enhance your communication and leadership skills and help your clubs develop strong, cohesive teams. The Fall Conference will be at the La Mirada Holiday Inn…
-
You Make Me Happy
What helps a club retain membership? Interesting question! The answer is just as interesting, depending on whom you ask. If you ask me, I run, not walk to my weekly Toastmaster meeting for my weekly one-hour therapy session! I wholeheartedly enjoy the camaraderie between our members. New and seasoned members experience a safe and encouraging…
-
Fall Conference 2013 Opportunities
Communication & Leadership recipient Drum Café will put on a unique program where drumming is used to break down barriers, inspire people, and bring them together. There will be a limited number of souvenir drums for you to purchase at the conference. You’ll be able to relive the thrill, unleash that tribal warrior (or princess)…
-
A New Breed of Talkers
No tie. No lectern. No problem. A new breed of talkers are transforming the traditional coat and tie presentation style into a relaxed yet persuasive tell-it-like-it-is conversation on the red carpet. You have the opportunity to watch a dozen of these innovative speakers, including Mun Jen Ng – a semifinalist in the 2013 Toastmasters International…
-
Ryan Avery – How To Make it a Great Speech
Founder’s District will host the 2012 International Speech Contest winner, Ryan Avery, on November 5, 2013 at 6:30 PM at National University in Costa Mesa. Avery has been spreading his message, “How to Make It a Great Speech,” throughout the country. His goal is to inspire the future generation of leaders—such as college students—and to…
-
TEDx Teams-Up with Toastmasters
TEDx YBC members believe in the possibility to change the world one positive word, gesture, or action at a time. Carpe diem! More than ten seasoned Toastmasters, led by Jack Nichols, have been selected to coach these young innovative thinkers in the new TED presentation style. “That’s great,” I hear you say, “but what’s TED,…
-
Gwen Earle Awarded 2012-2013 Area Governor of the Year
At the recent District Executive Council Meeting, Gwen Earle, ACB, ALS was presented with the illustrious 2012-2013 Area Governor of the Year award. Within the Founder’s District, Toastmasters truly know how deserving of this award Gwen is and congratulate her on this tremendous success. The effort, energy, and leadership that Gwen has demonstrated throughout the…