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The Toastmasters International, District 66 Spring Conference is on Track to be exciting. Join us at the New Hilton Inn & Spa at Short Pump, in Richmond, VA, April 29 - May 1, 2011. "Race to Richmond —Driving on the SMART TRACK." "Attendees will represent Greater Virginia, and guests from Region VII .

Starting the Race

Friday evening will be registration and presentation of the conference brochure. The brochure will feature all conference events and community support. Attendees are encouraged to attend the VIP Welcoming Reception to honor First-Timers, followed by the buffet dinner and Table Topics Contest.

The First Lap

Our opening session Saturday morning, will

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District 66 Spring conference Frank Connelly, DTM, PDG, Conference Chair

THE DOMINION TRAVELER D i s t r i c t 6 6 T o a s t m a s t e r s , R e g i o n 7 March 2011, Volume 35, Issue 3

Candidates Corner 13

Central Division Governor 4

Contact Us 14

District Achievements 19

District Governor 2

District Proxy Certificate 17

District Spring Conference 1

Eastern Division Governor 5

Important Dates 18

It’s Election Time 12

It’s Tax Time 4

Laugh Out Loud 14

Spring Conference Registration 8

Western Division Governor 5

Lt. Gov. Education and Training 3

Lt. Governor Marketing 3

360o 11

Conference Advertising 9

Gifts In Kind Agreement 9

VIP Welcome 11

Think It through… 18

Inside this issue:

District Theme: Steps to Success

On July 1, 2011 District 66 celebrates our 50th Year, so join me in honoring those that served our District so proudly. To me that is the individual member who stepped out of their comfort zone to join an organization dedicated to improving the lives of others by simply caring enough to help each other reach their personal goals.

Dr. Ralph Smedley embraced that simple truth in a Los Angeles Library basement in 1924 and through the multiple faces of individual toastmasters through its 85 year history held firm to the believe that “Together we grow and become successful.” Today, we honor and share in a proud tradition that connects each of us whom share in its success. As such, I challenge each District member, including myself, to consider how WE contribute to our mutual success.

Member Level – Recognize and embrace individual member’s uniqueness and with an open hand encourage each other to improve themselves and assist them in reaching their goals.

Club Level – Recognize the value of working on the Distinguished Club Plan and plan meetings that are dedicated to meeting your plan TOGETHER. Reach outside your club when the club is struggling to become all it can be with the confidence that the District leaders want you to be successful and are willing to provide assistance as needed to assure your success. There is no embarrassment in asking for assistance.

Area Level - Recognize that each club is part of a larger family and as such reaching out to other clubs in your area provides unique opportunities to build

DG Honoring Our Proud Tradition… Looking Towards the Future Jerry Keast

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friendships and personal bonds that allow you to share challenges and TOGETHER overcome them. Your Area Governor is valuable resources as such are you warmly embracing them to join your family activities and challenging them to assist you should you need it.

Division Level – Recognize we share a common vision to warmly embrace the multiple connections and successes within the Division. You should expect the Division leadership to share lessons learned and valuable information that encourages and helps achieve our individual successes.

District Level – Recognize that the District leaders embrace the District mission to “enhance the quality and performance and extend the network of the member clubs of Toastmasters International within the boundaries of the district”. Through your dedication and support we should expect success.

Join me at the Hilton Richmond Hotel and SPA on April 29th and 30th, 2011 when Gary Schmidt, Immediate

Past International President will join us at the Spring Conference in honoring the multiple District Successes which YOU are an important and intimate part.


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The term "a cut above" comes from a dated practice whereby contestants in a race, or in try-outs, would be ranked on a board. A line would be drawn,

the cutoff line, separating two groups - those that could continue on in competition and those disqualified from further consideration. Those above the line were "a cut above".

Fellow Toastmasters, it's hard to believe that we are 75% of the way through another year. With only three months remaining, I want to challenge you and your clubs to complete the year "a cut above". Consider some examples:

If you are on track to have four CCs in your club by year end, why not canvass your members and strive for a fifth.

If your goal is to recruit eight members, giving you two points in the DCP, why not recruit ten.

If as a member you have not yet held a club leader-ship role, why not make next year the year you serve, just as you have been served.

Perhaps as a club, this would be a great time to rein-force the use of the CL manuals, and bring in more than two leadership awards this year.

Whether you finish the year with more than 20 members or fewer ... whether you complete five points in the DCP or not ... I think you'll agree that you still have some goals that you can not only reach but exceed. Why not do so, and finish the year "a cut above"?

Thanks for all you do to serve your clubs and your fellow members.

LGET Alan Tuten

We are coming down the home stretch and we’re racing to the GREEN! This year we’ve adopted an overarching concept of moving clubs from red to green. We’re infusing the District with new clubs and we’re coaching clubs with less than twelve members to reach for distinguished status. If we each stand true to the Toastmaster’s Promise, each club CAN achieve Distinguished status by June 30, 2011.

Achieving Distinguished Status

We’re a club with fewer than 20 members. Can WE be distinguished? YES YOU CAN! Here’s how:

Get your club dues in – do it now! Each club member commits to bring a friend, co-

worker, or family member to each meeting. If four members bring four guests to every club meeting, that’s potentially eight opportunities per month to in-crease membership. You’re on your way to charter strength or a net gain of five members. Set goals

≈ Who will receive CCs between now and June? ≈ Who will receive CLs between now and June? ≈ Who will receive ACs between now and June?

Set the schedule so each person selected can reach his/her goal on time. Come to each meeting prepared to present (in case

there’s extra time or someone is unable to present – you will be prepared to work on your goal). Schedule a speech-a-thon where you focus on giving

speeches (with evaluations) so goals can be met. Visit another club and look for ideas to make your

club meetings more engaging.

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LGM Daphne Hill

Since January 2011, the Central

Division has had lots of reasons to celebrate, which will continue throughout the 2010-2011 Toastmas-ter year in the Central Division, be-cause we believe that Learning is Fun—Let’s Celebrate by Having Fun!

On February 24, 2011, we high-lighted the two newest clubs in Cen-

I know it is possible you are reading this, feeling good because you have

filed your tax return, or perhaps you are feeling not so good because you have not yet filed. If you are Treasurer of your club you should have filed your club’s tax return too.

It is form 990-N and it was due on March 15, 2011. If you have filed it, congratulations. If you have not you could get the instructions at Toastmasters.org. www.toastmasters.org/Members/News/Newsletters/LeaderLetter/March2011.aspx. The instructions are un-

tral Division – Toastmasters 2.0 and


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Positive Speakers. This article fea-tures pictures of their Chartering Ceremonies, as pictured to the left.

Congratulations to our newest DTM from the Central Division – Alfreda Page-Garner who is a mem-ber of Club #649145, SPBC. We sa-lute you in achieving the ultimate top goal of TI.

Central Division Governor Glennys E. Fleming

Celebrating WLI Training CCPS – Toastmasters 2.0

CCPS – Positive Speakers

Alfreda Page-Garner, DTM

It’s Tax Time Ian Henry, District Treasurer

der the Club Deadlines heading.

You will probably already have heard that the next six months dues are to be paid to World Headquarters by April 1, 2011. Unless those fees are paid for you by your employer in a corporate club, your club’s Treasurer should have asked you for a check. If he or she has not, perhaps it would not hurt to remind the Treasurer of the fact. Paying dues on time is one of the points for your Distinguished Club award.

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Spring 2011 is in the air. This marks a time of re-freshing, growth and vigor. The Western Division is flow-ing into this season with an attitude of winning by increas-ing club membership, speech contest victories and accom-plishing club goals.

We started this year winning the Traveling Trophy at the District Executive Club Meeting. Our schedules are filled with events to increase membership and we are shar-ing Toastmasters with everyone we meet. The Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club hosted an Open House on January 25th and Best Part Toastmasters had a membership event on February 23rd. Piney Mountain and Franklin County are planning membership growth events soon.

There have been several well attended, motivating part 2 Officer training sessions throughout the Western Division which has sparked clubs to focus on their goal of

finishing the year distinguished. Many clubs have held their club International and Table Topics Speech contests and we invite you to join us at our upcoming speech contests. Check the District web site (www.District66.org) for details on dates, times and loca-tions.

Area 1 - February 19 Area 2 - March 19 Area 10 - March 19th Area 16 - March 21 Area 18 - March 12 Area 22 - March 5

Western Division - March 26 @ 9:30 am Northridge Community church, 5100 Dickerson Road, Charlottes-ville VA 22911.

As you can see, the West has sprung into action and we will continue to show everyone Why the West is the Best!

One area that I hear the most complaints at work and even at Toastmasters is in the area of communication. Wow, Toastmas-ters are supposed to be great commu-nicators? Sure they are! Have you ever asked someone to fill a role only to get no response? Did you ever get a positive response to fill a role and have that person not show up to the meeting? Have you ever been this person?

I have a couple thoughts on communication to share. Commu-nication can be helpful and can be hurtful. Communication is helpful

Eastern Division Governor Peter Moyer

when it is prompt, honest and clear. Communication can be hurtful when it is not prompt, not honest and not clear.

We are in Toastmasters not only to overcome our “fear of public speaking” but to be better communi-cators, right? Start being a better communicator by following the three simple axioms of good communica-tion:

1. Be Prompt 2. Be Honest 3. Be Clear

Remember this in all you

do. Be a better communicator at work, at home and even with your own Toastmasters club. When you are prompt, honest and clear in your communications you will benefit by being respected by all those you com-municate with.

Start by practicing this with your own Toastmasters Club. Toast-masters is a safe place to practice your communications skill. Build the habit of good communication at Toastmasters and see your skills translate to productive results at work and home. ENJOY!

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The Dominion Traveler

A mechanic was removing a cylinder-head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the Garage.

"Hey, Doc, want to take a look at this?" The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to

where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a

rag and ask, "So Doc, look at this engine. I open its'

heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I make $40,000 a year and you get the really big bucks ($1,500,000) when you and I are doing basically the same work?"

The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic..."Try doing it with the engine running."

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Contact Us District Leadership

District Governor Jerry Keast [email protected]

Lt Governor of Education & Training Al Tuten [email protected]

Lt Governor of Marketing Daphne Hill [email protected]

Secretary Kathleen Gillerlain [email protected]

Public Relations Officer Ericka Wakefield [email protected]

Treasurer Ian Henry [email protected]

Sergeant‐at‐Arms Wade Randolph [email protected]

Central Division Governor Glennys Fleming [email protected]

Eastern Division Governor Pete Moyer [email protected]

Western Division Governor Linda Davis [email protected]

Retention Chair Chris Al‐Amin [email protected]

Dominion Traveler Editor Mary White [email protected]

Webmaster Rick Brannon [email protected]

Regional Leadership (Region VII International Directors)

Region VII Region Advisor Marketing Joe Jarzombek, DTM

Region VII Past International Director Annelie Weber, DTM

Email options available on regional website. Region7TM.com/Contact.htm

Region VII International Director Heath Suddleson, DTM

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District 66 Spring conference (continued)

Induction of New Distinguished Toastmasters

Induction of our 2011-2012 District 66 officers.

The Winner The checker flag goes up when we thank our Sponsors, Gifts-in-Kind and Ad Supporters. District 66 honors support of its Spring Confer-ence. We shall make sure every bit of support is recognized. You the members help make it happen. You are the gas in our Spring Conference engine.

Within our membership, consider a Division, Area or Individual Club ad in the Conference Brochure. Maybe even your own business card. Major sponsors look to see who is support-ing our 501 (c) (3) organization.

Outside of your club, consider those with whom you do business. How can you help them gain exposure to over 200 attendees, a place to add coupons to draw customers, exposure to mem-bers from Virginia Beach to West Virginia — Fredericksburg to North Carolina — and beyond to members of Region VII. See Page 7.

What about gifts-in-kind? Those welcome bags are a great way to interest attendees in donee’s products and services. See Page 8.

The Hotel Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa

At Short Pump 12042 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23233

Phone: 1‐804‐364‐3600 Fax: 1‐804‐364‐2002

A block of rooms have been reserved for April 27, 2011 - May 2, 2011. The special room rate will be available until April 8th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

Booking a reservation from the District web site is simple. Go to the District’s Conference page by clicking on the header of the home page. Then click on the "Book a Room" link to receive your group's preferred rate.

See you at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump in April! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!

take us around the first lap and will be followed by high octane educational sessions that will appeal to both new and experienced Toastmasters.

Revving It Up

During our luncheon Saturday, District 66 will be awarding its coveted Communication & Leadership Award to an outstanding community member who embraces the importance of communication and leadership skills. This is a great public relations (PR) opportunity for the recipient. Lights, camera action!

Moving Into Position

Moving into solid position, after lunch— our distinguished guest, Immediate Past International President, Gary Schmidt, will be ad-dressing guests and attendees from Greater Virginia and Region VII.

The excitement builds as our race narrows to the best of the best:

The International Speech Contest Saturday night.

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Motivation

Attitude

Research

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Greetings, members and guest of District 66:

The organization continues to help people improve their communication and leadership skills—providing a place where millions of men and women have taken steps toward better lives. You, too, are part of that exhilarating journey, and I am certain you will experience the many benefits Toastmasters has to offer.

I urge you to follow you own path and believe in yourself. Set goals in Toastmasters, and when you achieve those goals, help others achieve theirs. As we celebrate our organization’s milestone anniversary and reflect upon its many achievements, we also look on this as a time of opportunity. As Ralph Smedley, the founder of Toastmasters International, said, “The past prepares us to meet the challenges of the future.”

I wish you all a wonderful journey of growth and discovery!

Sincerest Regards,

Gary Schmidt, DTM Immediate Past International President [email protected]

A Welcome From Our VIP Guest Immediate Past International President Gary Schmidt, DTM

Gary will be District 66’s special guest during the 2011 Spring Conference. His itinerary in-cludes corporate visits, a visit with the Mayor and Richmond Public Schools. His gifts to District 66 includes attendance at a club charter ceremony, media opportunities and insightful messages and a chance to experience Toastmaster’s skills at their highest level. See the Conference view book on the district web site . (www.District66.org)

It is rare to receive a visit from an Immediate Past International President. Let’s return the wel-come and make him at home here in Virginia. Our upcoming 50th anniversary will not only draw a distinguished IPIP, but others from all over our new Region Home (Region 7.) Join us as District 66 rolls our the read carpet and host a gala weekend of fun and learning.

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The Dominion Traveler

During the Business Meeting at the District Conference, new officers will be elected for the Toastmaster year starting July 1. The nomination process has started and the committee is working diligently to interview and certify eligibility for the following positions: The District Governor has the responsibility of directly overseeing and managing the District’s day to day operations, finances, and human resources. At the time of taking office, the District Governor must have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least twelve consecutive months as a Lieutenant Governor, Division Governor, or a combination of the two. The Lieutenant Governor Education and Training is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, coordinating the training efforts of the District, and planning and executing the District conference. The Lieutenant Governor Education and Training must have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve consecutive months as a Lieutenant Governor, Division Governor, Area Governor, or any combination of these. The Lieutenant Governor Marketing is responsible for of all aspects of marketing, club-building, and member and club retention efforts within the District. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the District, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets. Additionally, the

It’s Election Time Alice Blake, DTM, PDG, Nominations Committee Chair

Lieutenant Governor Marketing will support challenged clubs and help them to become distinguished clubs. The Lieutenant Governor marketing must have served at least six consecutive months as a club president and at least twelve consecutive months as a Lieutenant Governor, Division Governor, Area Governor, or a combination of these. The District Treasurer has responsibility for the fiscal oversight and management of the District. The District Treasurer works closely with the District Governor and Lieutenant Governors to ensure that the District is making cost effective decisions, within policy, that result in effective fiscal management. The District Treasurer should have knowledge of accounting and be acquainted with the handling of financial matters. The District Treasurer is eligible for reelection or reappointment for one succeeding term only. The Division Governor is responsible for leading and supporting the Division through the supervision and support of the Area Governors. For the Division to be successful and implement the District goals, the Division Governor must work closely with their team of Area Governors. One of your primary goals as Division Governor is to ensure that each club achieves its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members. To achieve this, the Division Governor should set Division goals, and assist in the training of area and club officers. The Division Governor must have served at least six consecutive months as a member of a District Council.


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Alan TutenToastmasters is an organization like no other. We define leadership not in terms of status, but in terms of service. Over the past decade, it's been my honor to serve you in several capacities, most recently as Lieutenant Governor, Education & Training. Each new step brings its share of challenges, as well as opportunities to give and grow. Again I am making myself available to serve, as I express thanks for all the contributions you have made to our shared success.

I would appreciate your support, and given the opportunity, I'd be honored to serve as your next District Governor.

Daphne Hill Energy, Enthusiasm, Excellence, and Experience… epitomize your current Lieutenant Governor Marketing, Daphne Hill. I appeal to you, my Toastmasters family to allow me to continue to serve you, as your next

Lieutenant Governor Education and Training. Let my experiences at the District levels work for you. I will continue to make decisions based on strong values of integrity, honesty and common sense using guidance from World Headquarters and District leaders past and present. I am your best choice for LGET, and I am asking for your vote.

Speakers Make Interesting Leaders and Educators so SMILE and Express Success!

Michele Roach Toastmasters: Dedicated To the Member

As a member and Distinguished Toastmaster, I am dedicated to the personal growth of my fellow Toastmasters. As 2009-2010 Lieutenant Governor, Marketing; I talked up the

benefits of Toastmasters and celebrated the achievements of members district wide. If elected to serve the district as Lieutenant Governor, Education & Training (LGET), I promise to promote cost effective educational conferences and leadership training programs that will motivate, encourage and build individual and organizational capability. Together, we can set a course for success; serve the members, and continue District 66’s legacy of excellence!


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Pete Moyer Do you have empty chairs at your meetings? Would you like to know how to fill every meeting with motivated, enthusiastic, and high achieving club members? Make your meetings SOAR:

Spotlight your Members and Guests = Strong Club Over the Top Meetings = Strong Club Active Members = Strong Club Responsive Officers = Strong Club

I am Pete Moyer, an eight-year toastmaster veteran, Past Club President, VPM and SAA of the high performing Virginia Beach Toastmasters Club 3267 (President Distinguished each year), Area 27 Governor 2009-2010 (Select Distinguished), current Eastern Division Governor (with four new clubs chartered) and a three-time District Conference Seminar Presenter. I’m dedicated to help you and your club SOAR.

Regina Ramona I've been recognized as the

"Toastmaster Dancer" after sharing the art of Ballroom Dancing at conferences. Dancing develops various skills on social and professional levels incorporating body language, confidence and marketing; advantageous skills for the LGM to encourage growth in clubs and members.

I chartered Tower Toasters and served as President during my first year of Toastmasters. We earned the Select Distinguished Award and assisted with the charter of Toasters on Track. I also served as an Area Governor and earned my ACB, ALB.

Remember, the more you give to Toastmasters, the more you benefit. Let's share our benefits.

R. Eriks Goodwin-Pfister I ask for your Division Governor vote so that I can help grow the District's success through effectively leading, communicating with, and supporting the Area Governors of Central Division. I offer my proactive leadership style to benefit the Area Governors in their

quest to improve leadership skill and confidence throughout their term and to help make the vision of District leadership come alive.

I joined Toastmasters in 2006 by chartering Bon Air Toastmasters, leading it to achieve Select Distinguished in the first five months after chartering and then President's Distinguished. I have served as District Webmaster and Area 21 Governor.

Linda Kennedy I have served in most club offices

since joining Toastmasters in 2007 in Brussels, Belgium and was awarded Toastmasters Lifetime Achievement Award, Areas B1/B2, D59. Since becoming a member in D66, I have served as VPM and Area C21 Governor.

Each of these leadership roles has enhanced my communication skills and strengthened my leadership abilities. I understand the challenge and opportunity of meeting the goals of the DCP and, as Central Division Governor, I will use my knowledge, energy and passion to serve and support the Area Governors of the Central Division and D66.


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Eureka F. Collins I realize that servant leaders create environments conducive to learning and growing, therefore, I will passionately serve the District with my talents and skills.

As a member of Virginia Beach Toastmasters Club, I have served as VP of Education (two terms) and earned the CC, CL and ALB awards. I currently serve as Area 26 Governor and I’m committed to the service and success of all Toastmasters.

Professionally, I am an Award-winning author, inspirational speaker, Trainer and Presenter. I recently launched an audio book entitled, Effective Public Speaking in 90 Minutes and hold a Master’s degree in Training and Leadership.

Andrea Morgan Andrea Morgan is a resident

of Norfolk, Virginia and has been a valued member of Toastmasters since 2007. She is a member of three Toastmasters clubs: Titan Mix Masters Club, the Three Letter Club and the Words of Knowledge Club. Within the organization she has achieved the highest level a Toastmaster can obtain, the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).

Andrea has served District 66 two consecutive years as an Area Governor, two consecutive terms as club president and one term as club Vice President Public Relations. She is a charter member of two of her clubs, and has founded and sponsored one of her clubs.

When asked, Andrea accredits her leadership confidence to the reassurances she has gained through the educational programs.

Kathy Reynolds Kathy Reynolds co-chaired the wildly successful 2010 Fall Conference. Her creative vision resulted in a sellout of nearly all of the events and garnered more than $10,000 in contributions – a first for District 66. She loves Toastmasters! For the past six years, Kathy has served as club president, VPE for three terms, VPM, VPPR, Area Governor and currently is a Club Coach. Under her leadership, her home club earned President’s Distinguished twice. She has demonstrated her commitment to our next generation of Toastmasters with adult communication and leadership training and by teaching public speaking to local high school students.

The Dominion Traveler is your newsletter. It’s pur-pose is to educate and communicate important news across the district. As such, it’s success and quality depends on your input and feedback. Please take a minute to drop us a line concerning our effectiveness in meeting our purpose. You may contact the Dominion Traveler Editor di-rectly at:

Mary White, DTM Attention: Dominion Traveler Editor 401 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23510‐2408 [email protected] [email protected]



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Ian D. Henry I joined Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club in Charlottesville in 2000 with dreams of becoming an after dinner speaker, instead I discovered a talent for storytelling. I thank my wife for the inspiration

and Toastmasters for the opportunity to develop as a storyteller.

I have been President, VPE, SAA, the club’s videographer and Treasurer. I am currently District 66 Treasurer. One reason for standing is that I feel it takes a year of service to align the Treasurer with WHQ’s way of doing things but the prime reason is to provide continuity of service. Many members of DEC serve for one year so there is not enough “corporate memory” about the way things are done.

Pia Guerin "I'm Pia Guerin, a 11 year

member of City Talk Toastmasters who has served in a majority of Club Officer roles. I am the current Area 17 Governor. With more than twelve years of accounting experience, I have served District 66 during 2010-2011 by providing Treasurer training multiple times in all Divisions.

Striving for excellence, my goal will be to provide transparent financial records that all members may examine. As Treasurer I will be will be working with the elected and appointed leaders to keep District 66 financially sound."

Membership

We’ve been Talking Up Toastmasters, and now, we’re striving to Beat the Clock!

The Beat the Clock Campaign is from May 1 – June 30, 2011. See http://www.toastmasters.org/membershipcontests for complete information on this membership campaign.

Every club that beats the clock will be recognized at the Fall 2011 District conference.

We’re coming down the home stretch. We’re racing to the green and together, we can reach distinguished status. Let’s Beat the Clock!

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LGM — Daphne Hill (continued)

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District 66 - Club Proxy Form District Council Meeting – April 30, 2011

Hilton Richmond Hotel and SPA, Richmond, VA.

Club name (print) _____________________________ Club No. ______________ [Must be submitted to Credentials Desk to obtain ballot(s)] Your name (print) _____________________________________________________ Your office (print) ____________________________________________________ (President or Vice President of Education) IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND (club president and vice president education only), in-dicate your duly authorized proxy below (must be an active member of your club): Name (print) ____________________________________ Date________________ Signature_______________________________ (President or Vice President of Education) Who Can Vote? Voting members are the club presidents and vice presidents education. The district executive committee: district governor, lt. governor education and training, lt. governor marketing, the immediate past district governor, public relations officer, secretary, treasurer, divi-sion governors and area governors. Who Can Be A Proxy Holder? Either the club president or the club vice president education may designate, in writing, any active member in good standing of the club to act as a proxy or proxies and cast one or both of the club’s ballots at the district council meeting. If one of those officers is not at the meeting and has not des-ignated, in writing, an active member of the club to act as proxy or proxies of the club at any coun-cil meeting, the other officer in attendance may cast two votes. The intent is to assure that every club will be able to cast two votes. No other proxies are valid at any such meeting.


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Ah Counter Ballot Counter Chief Judge Contest Master Evaluator General Evaluator Grammarian Joke Master Judge Sergeant-At-Arms Speaker Table Topics Timer Toastmaster

Central Division Altunisik, Adnan CC Kruse, Mary ACB Page‐Garner, Alfreda LDREXC

Alwaale, Rushdan CC Lewis, Jeffrey CC Pegram, Shirley T CL

Brooks, Nedra CC Lopez, Jesus R CC Pegram, Vianney Minerva ACG

Byrd, Robin C. CC Lynch, Abby CL Puller, Joyce B. CL

Carter‐Thompson, Sheryl CC Maine, Tom CC Roach‐Serry, Thelma R. ACB

Cruse, LaDonna G CC Markus, Cheryl L CL Ross, Beverly E CC

Davis, Kimberly CC McLain, Amie J. CC Rowe, Emmanuel CL

Ellis, Pauline ACS Myers, Ross CC Scaturro, Donna ALB

Ellis, Pauline ALB Noyes, Shane CC Short‐White, Malissa ALS

Geiger, Marcia C. CL Nunn, Paige CC Short‐White, Malissa LDREXC

Harte, Vicky ALB Page‐Garner, Alfreda ACG Sundar, Kuzhalmozhi ALB

Harvatine, Philip A. CC Page‐Garner, Alfreda DTM Weddle, Maura CC

Helms, David CC Page‐Garner, Alfreda ALS Wroniesicz, Camellia H. LDREXC

Jones, Gale R. CC

Eastern Bosch, Teresa L. ACS Fromal, Betty J. CC Jenkins, Sheree A CC

Cox, Dorothy W. CC Gillerlain, Kathleen D. ACG Morgan, Andrea C. ACG

Crawford, Debra CC Girardi, Erin CL Morgan, Andrea C. DTM

Deal, Gary L. CC Goad, H. Steven ACS Nannery, Linda L. CC

Elston, Tiffany CC Grossman, Bernard CC Neal‐Bey, Vanessa Blackman CL

Elston, Tiffany CL Hardin Mann, Anne ACS Renda, Anne B. ALB

Fink, Yvonne T. ACB Harman, Harry Edward CL Sutton, Alicia G CC

Fox, Danita Y. ACB Harman, Harry Edward CC Thompson, Kate CC

Frank, Madeline CL Harris, Nicole Monique CC Walz, Michael CC

Frank, Madeline ACS Hogg, Nancy M CL Wilson, Stacy M. CL

Andrus, Leslie CC Jani, Dipal CL Perry, Howard L ACB

Hogle, Jean G. CC Mattingly, Brooke E ACB Tyree, Connie M CL

Honaker, Darren C. CC Miles, Jayme D CC Woodworth, Laurel A. CC

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District 66 1‐888‐TM‐SAY‐59 [1‐888‐867‐2959

Region 7 region7tm.com

Toastmasters International 1‐949‐858‐8255

www.Toastmasters.Org

Important Dates Important Dates

Mar 1 Semi‐annual Reports Mailed to Club Presidents

Mar 24 Area C19 Spring Contests

Mar 3 Area C3 Spring Contests Mar 25 Area C24 Spring Contests

Mar 5

Area C6 Spring Contests Mar 26 Western Division Spring Contests

Area E27 Spring Contests Mar 26 District DEC Meeting following Contests

Area W22 Spring Contests Mar 30 Deadline for Area Governor Visits to Clubs

Mar 12

Area C14 Spring Contests Mar 30

Semi‐annual Reports Due

Area E11 Spring Contests Talk Up Toastmasters Membership Drive Ends

Area E15 Spring Contests Apr 8 Central Division Spring Contests

Area W18 Spring Contests Apr 9

Eastern Division Spring Contests

Mar 15 Area C25 Spring Contests First Annual Best Club Meeting Contests

Area E12 Spring Contests IPIP Visit to the Kiwanis Club

Mar 16 Area C21 Spring Contests IPIP Visit to GE, Intelligent Platforms

Mar 17 Area C17 Spring Contests Apr 28

IPIP Visit to Dominion Resources

Mar 19

Area W2 Spring Contests HSBC Bank USA Charter Ceremony & Corporate Award

Area E8 Spring Contests Apr 29‐30 District 66 Spring Conference

Area E9 Spring Contests Apr 29 IPIP Channel 8 live interview

Area W10 Spring Contests IPIP Meeting with Mayor’s Office

Area E26 Spring Contests IPIP Meeting with Richmond Public Schools

Mar 21 Area W16 Spring Contests IPIP Interview with Comcast cable company

Mar 22 Area E13 Spring Contests May 1 Beat the Clock Membership Drive Begins

Mar 23 Area E7 Spring Contests May 31 Deadline for Club Officer Elections

Mar 24 Area E5 Spring Contests Jun 30

Beat the Clock Membership Drive Ends

Mar 24 Area C20 Spring Contests Deadline for Club Officer List to WHQ

2010‐2011 Administrative Year Ends!

Apr 27

Documents

Dominion Traveler Apr 2011