District’s Outstanding Officers Are Announced at Fall Conference

The Outstanding Officers, flanked by International President John Lau, Bonne Stroman and Diana Patton. L-R: Barnes, Templeton, Timmons, Tyran, Shukayr, and Martin. Not shown: Bradley.

The awards were presented at the Awards Luncheon at the Fall Conference for the members who showed outstanding service for Toastmasters as an officer for their club for the period of January through June, 2012. Thanks to all of you who were in attendance to congratulate the recipients.

Below is a brief from the many nominations received for the officers of District 25 that was read at the conference when presenting the awards on November 17.

Karl Bradley received his award at the Dec 8 TLI from two tiny reindeer; actually Dean Lampman and Bonne Stroman.

For the Outstanding District 25 Sergeant at Arms, this individual takes the duties and responsibilities of this position very seriously. Doing it right takes enthusiasm, dedication and an interest in serving your club members.

Outstanding District 25 Sergeant at Arms
Karl Bradley, Texas Wesleyan Spellbinders

For the Outstanding District 25 Treasurer, this individual stepped in to manage the finances of the club. She collected dues, reported dues paid, prepared financial reports and kept the members informed.

Outstanding District 25 Treasurer
Jacquelyn Martin, Southlake Club

For the Outstanding District 25 Secretary, this individual took this role to a completely new level, newsletters were submitted weekly to members and guests. The club minutes were exciting and informative. He serves as a positive example for the club.

Outstanding District 25 Secretary
Manhal Shukayr, Denton Toastmasters Club

For the Outstanding District 25 Vice President Public Relations, this individual is committed to promoting his club. He encourages members to post flyers by their offices, an innovative approach to advertising Toastmasters. He continually spreads the word about the benefits of Toastmasters.

Outstanding District 25 Vice President Public Relations
Tim Tyran, Flagship Speakers

For the Outstanding District 25 Vice President Membership, this individual was not content to merely hand out membership information to guests.  She pursued new members, hunted them down and encouraged them to attend the club meetings. She left no stone unturned in her efforts to bring new people in and keep the ones the club had.

Outstanding District 25 Vice President Membership
Rose Timmons, Afterburners

For the Outstanding District 25 Vice President Education, this individual displayed outstanding dedication and leadership skills in her club.  She continually worked with members to help them achieve their educational goals.  She put on a Speechcraft program which brought in new members and continued to support them in working towards their educational goals.

Outstanding District 25 Vice President Education
Susie Templeton, BNSF Toastmasters

For the Outstanding District 25 President, this individual led her club to its 11th consecutive year as a President’s Distinguished Club. She is a strong leader, always confident and cheerful. Weekly she reminded her club members to bring their books to the meetings.  She was always early to great guests and members. She was always ready to step in where needed in any club meeting.

Outstanding District 25 President
Bea Barnes, BNSF Toastmasters

Many thanks to everyone for submitting nominations for the outstanding officers in District 25. Your nominations are what makes this a great program.

Our Awards Committee spent a great deal of time in reviewing the nominations. Special thanks goes to all of them for their help in making this program a success.

Mary Walker
District 25 Awards Chair

Past Outstanding Officers are listed in the D25 Hall of Fame.