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Monthly District Website Contest
This month's winner was Sharon Reshni, DTM. Karen won a
$10 gift certificate to the TI store.The star is on the District Awards Page. Be sure to check out the all the pages on the website for useful inforation for you and your club.
Great job, Sharon!
The contest is now CLOSED.
Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) - July 18 - in Columbia
Come to our Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute, where everyone who attends is a celebrity. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our organization, education programs and to network with other clubs. If you are an officer, this training event will help lay a foundation for a successful club year and help your club earn credit towards the distinguished club plan.
WAIT there's more!
Come to Summer TLI, bring the most members from your club and your club can win a fabulous prize!
Come to Summer TLI and have all seven officer positions trained on July 18th and your club can walk away with your choice of club library materials or a gift certificate to the TI Store.
Hope to see you on the RED carpet!
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And the Winner is . . .
The Region 8 International Speech Contest was held at the Conference in Greensboro from 5 PM to 6:45 PM on Saturday afternoon.
The Results . . .
3rd Place Winner - Barry Ross Rinehart - District 47 - "Fight or Flight"2nd Place Winner - Everage Thomas III - District 77 - "Greatness is Already in Your Hands"
And the Winner is . . .
Drum Roll Please . . .
Winner - Chakisse Newton - District 58 - Division B - Area 21 - Club 7735 - Saturday AM Toastmasters "Butterfly Moments"
This is the 4th time in 5 years that a District 58 Toastmaster has won the Region 8 International Speech Contest! Chakisse will now move on to represent District 58 and Region VIII in the World Championship of Public Speaking at The 2009 International Convention, August 12-15, 2009. The 78th Annual International Convention will be held at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. For more information, visit the Toastmasters International Convention website.
Congratulations to all the winners and especially Chakisse for the dedication and hours of practice.
Upcoming Toastmasters Business
Toastmasters International Policy and By-Laws Changes
Toastmasters International has recommended some substantial changes to the Bylaws and Policies.
Every Toastmaster has a voice to accept or reject these changes. Please read the amendment to the bylaws at:
www.toastmasters.org/future. and the proposed Policy changes
at: www.toastmasters.org/09BoardReport.aspx.
Club Presidents will receive a brochure which contains the "heart of the matter"along with the club's Regional
and International proxies to vote on the matter. Please read, discuss, and vote.
DON'T FORGET TO SEND YOUR PROXY TO THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Save the Date!
July 18, 2009
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)
The Goverment Programs Complex Facility (aka Palmetto GBA) in Columbia has been booked for July 18th for the 2009 Summer Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). This required training for officers is open to ALL Toastmasters. Join us for an educational and enlightening time. Watch the website for full details. More...
Aug 11-16
2009 Toastmasters International Conference, Mashantucket, CT
Check all the details on the Toastmasters International Conference page.
Oct 16-18
2009 Fall District 58 Conference
Fall Conference will be held in Spartanburg, SC. Our special guest will be the incoming Toastmasters International President. This honor only happens once every 8 years. Come and let's show TI what makes District 58 GREAT. For more information, check out the Fall Conference page.