News & Publicity

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Recent News

DISTRICT 58 IS #1 IN THE USA:

Your hard work and enthusiasm has paid off. You made Distitrict 58 Number 5 in the world and Number 1 in the US! This finish means that we are a Presidents Distinguished District and we will be honored at the 75th Annual Toastmasters International Conference August 23-26, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Our leaders will be recognized on stage at the conference in front of Toastmasters from all over the world.

At home we saw our success with every division becoming Distinguished and almost every area Distinguished as well. Congratulations to everyone for your labor of love this past year. Let's all work together to make this year even better for District 58!

Douglas Wilson Places Second In the World Championship Of Public Speaking
District 58 Toastmasters, Douglas Wilson, DTM, placed 2nd in the International Speech Contest at the Toastmasters International 75th Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. Congratulations Douglas for a fine showing!

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Past Stories

• Dancing To The Region 8 Conference: Michael Ditkoff, ATM, sent this report: "Although not part of Region 8, the region accepted my offer to teach "Dancing to Better Speaking" at the recent regional conference in Charlottesville, VA. My workshop describes how the elements in good dancing also apply to public speaking. To illustrate frame, I asked for a volunteer to dance waltz with me. DTM Patricia Hill waltzed forward. Even with a small space, we were able to execute advanced figures, thanks to her skill. Thanks for helping make my session a success, Pat!"
• Toastmaster is Guest Speaker at Naturalization Ceremony: Dr. Mikhail Agrest, one of District 58's most active leaders, was the guest speaker at the Naturalization Ceremony held on May 24, 2006, in Charleston, SC.
• Club Coaching - Success Stories: Congratulations to Bob Barnett! Metro Club #3644 achieved Select Distinguished! We also recognize Subbi Mathur and Jennifer Shambrook for their success with Bee Successors Club #3734 becoming a Select Distinguished club. Please see the Club Coaching section for more information.
• Congratulations to South Carolina's three new clubs: BiLo Shelf-Talkers in Greenville, TRC in Charleston, and McCormick Club in McCormick.  We are expecting GREAT things from these new Toastmasters!.
• District 58 Pins: In the past, the District Governor has produced a limited edition, one-of-a-kind pin designed for the members of District 58. We have reinstated that tradition. Find out more.
• New Club in Fort Mill: A new community club is being formed in Fort Mill. The club is meeting the second and fourth Tueday of the month from 7 to 8:15 PM at St. Philip Neri Church - 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Please contact Tim Gunnels (Cell: 704-617-0215) with any questions.
• Past District 58 Governor Hal Smoland from Aiken, SC passed away in early December.  He was the District 58 Governor in 1976-77.  Hal gave the District a big boost when he stepped in as District Governor after the previous 2 District Governors had moved out of the state and leadership in the District was at a low point.  Hal was responsible for starting the Club Officer training sessions in District 58 at the district level.
• District 58 Procedures Approved! Toastmasters International has approved District 58's Procedures.
• Mikhail Agrest, Division A Governor, invited to speak at a Naturalization Ceremony in Charleston
• The leadership of the City of Goose Creek declared November 1 - November 30, 2005, as Toastmasters Month
• Division A Governor Mikhail Agrest was recently interviewed about Toastmasters in Vida Latina.
• TM Billboard Erected in Spartanburg
  
• May 2004 Proclaimed as Spartanburg TM Month
  
• Club Spotlighted by Government Services Organization
  
• Club Dues Online Renewal Available
  
• December 2003 Proclaimed as Columbia TM Month
  
• Telephone Tree Proposed for Event Promotion
  
• Simpsonville Radio Station Promotes Toastmasters
  
• SC Governor Jim Hodges Welcomes TM President Blakey
  
• NYC Toastmasters Say Thanks on 9-11
  
• Toastmasters On-Air on Gaffney Radio Station
  
• Toastmasters Provides Speakers With Confidence
  
• An American Story
  
• Six Clubs Talk Up Toastmasters
  
• Kresse Honored by College Toastmasters
  
• Dolphin Club Celelebrates 35th Anniverary
  
• Fitting Time to Toast Her Courage