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Contest Chief Judge Bonne Stroman briefing the judges before a contest. Wow, what a contest season! It was a marathon of speech contests. Thanks to all members involved especially our judges and Chief Judges Our contest season consists of the 38 contests with at least 242 judging opportunities followed by 38 Chief Judging positions. With...
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Here’s the Scoop on the District Nominating Committee!
Ever wonder how people get elected to District offices? The District Nominating Committee nominates candidates for district office and screens candidates for eligibility. Here’s the process the Nominating Committee follows to select future District officers: The Nominating Committee is usually headed by the Immediate Past District Governor. In accordance with this practice, this year Bonne...
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Easy Method for Adding Ribbons to Club Banners
CCAT banner using easy eyelet method. Do you pull your hair out when it’s time to add a ribbon to your club’s banner? If so, stop pulling! I’ve found a simple and pain-free way to attach the ribbons that looks professional, doesn’t involve a sewing machine, and won’t damage the banner. With this method, an...
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Winter 2014 TLI Elective Sessions
Updated 1-5-14. District 25’s Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI) is now available for Pre-Registration online. The schedule of dates is here. Elective sessions and club officer classes are available for anyone who wishes to broaden their knowledge. Electives Club Renewal Policy Change: Do you belong to a small club with fewer than 12 members? Per Toastmasters...
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Celebrating Club Anniversaries in December!
Happy Anniversary to these clubs: Division Area DECEMBER Club # Charter Date A 14 PDX RxOrators 1587802 12/13/2010 A 15 Project Managers & Systems Engineers 2184904 12/8/2011 B 23 Panda Style 2837949 12/1/2012 B 25 Lakeside Club 3692 12/26/2002 C 31 Ryan Plaza Toastmasters 5213 12/1/1994 C 32 ICE Breakers 1247787 12/1/2008 C 33...
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Distinguished Toastmasters All!
Saturday evening 21 Toastmasters were welcomed into the ranks of Distinguished Toastmasters. Congratulations! Felicia L. Christian Carey L. Miller Amelinda Salas Lisa M. Corbett Larry Nickerson Jodie Sanders Oliver Cozby Susanne Nickerson Tracy Speyer Denni Cravins Jamie Pickering Robert Stoick Jacqulyn Hudgins Tom Pierce Maurice Taitt Robi Ley Karen Platts Steven Timmons Jerry McAdams Mark...
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First Timers’ Warm Welcome
When I joined Toastmasters in January of 2013 it was the right time due to something that had occurred in my life. Toastmasters, for me, has been the ointment that has helped heal up a wound. In spring of 2013, I attended my first conference as a Toastmaster. Many people thought I was a Toastmaster...
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1st-Timer “Gets On board”
As a new member of Toastmasters International, I decided to “Get on Board” and get exposure to the broader Toastmasters community that’s available to members like me. I was encouraged by my mentor and club officers to attend, and they took every advantage to fully submerge me in the experience. From carrying the banner for...
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Learning While Having Fun!
The keynote speakers were very good. I especially liked Claire Billingsley and Jim Key. Jim Key Claire Billingsley and Gary Samuelson I liked and learned from the two education sessions I attended given by Steve Hansen and David Hill. I was also able to spend some time with a first timer and new DTM. Each...
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Everyone Was On Board!
Friday night’s Speech Evaluation Contest, WOW; it was obvious that the contestants as well as the test speaker “Packed Their Bags”! Our Toastmaster for the Speech Evaluation Contest, Travis Farral of Energizers Toastmasters Club, started our contest off in great form by briefing the crowd and then welcoming our Test Speaker to the stage so...