March 2012

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District 47's 2012 Spring Conference

Circus Circus

Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive

Communication & Leadership Award

2012 Communication & Leadership Award

recipient Steve Queior

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Inside this IssueMessage from the District Governor .................................................................................................... 3

Greetings District 47 Toastmasters ....................................................................................................... 4

Why You Should be Speaking Outside of Toastmasters ...................................................................... 5

Your Leaders are Members Too ........................................................................................................... 6

Are You Doing Enough? ....................................................................................................................... 6

Division D Outstanding Toastmaster .................................................................................................... 7

Sarasota TLI ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Toastmasters Celebrate Valentine's Day .............................................................................................. 7

Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive Top Toastmasters Award ............................................................. 8

Bahamian Toastmasters Get Tips from a World Champion .................................................................. 9

Talk Up Toastmasters! ........................................................................................................................ 10

District 47 DEC Hosts Region Advisor .................................................................................................11

It’s That Time Again … Dues Renewal Tips! ...................................................................................... 13

Open House Showcase ..................................................................................................................... 14

Earn Awards, Win Rewards ................................................................................................................ 15

Club Charter Anniversaries ................................................................................................................. 16

Spring Conference - Circus Circus ..................................................................................................... 17

Broward County Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) .................................................................. 18

What Makes a Club Really Successful? ............................................................................................. 19

February Education Awards ............................................................................................................... 21

Mid-Year Club Incentives .................................................................................................................... 25

LGETs’ Education & Training Incentives 2011-2012 (2nd Half) .......................................................... 26

District 47 Public Relations Contest ................................................................................................... 27

Condolences ...................................................................................................................................... 28

A Clear ViewI recently returned from a business trip to Zurich, Switzerland. While there, I had the opportunity to visit Mount Titlis. Known as a glacier paradise, Titlis is the highest vantage point (10,623 ft) in Central Switzerland. It gained fame as the site of the world's first revolving cable car. The first ascent of the Titlis was made in 1739. On 21 January, 1904 the first ski ascent of Mount Titlis was made and in March, 1967 the cable car to the Titlis was inaugurated.

The view from the summit of this mountain was so breathtaking, it was enough to neutralize the shock I felt on hearing its name. As I stood on the highest point of Titlis, it felt like I was playing tug-o-war with the fierce winds. Snow was all around, as far as the eyes could see; it looked as if a thick white blanket was spread across the hills and valleys. The air was fresh and crisp as I stood there in awe as the clouds floated past my shoulders. I stretched my arms toward the skies and thought to myself, “This must be heaven.” It was a bone-chilling cold day, but I stayed at the top of the mountain for an extended period - just to take in the view and breathe in the air. The thought crossed my mind that this would be a great place to have a Toastmasters meeting.

On the ride down in the revolving cable car, I marveled at the beauty and mystic quality of nature. Suddenly, the experience I was living at that moment became more meaningful. I realized that if I had not faced the challenge of getting to the top of the mountain, I would not have experienced the most wonderful and unforgettable rewards that awaited me there. The beauty that was revealed from the mountaintop was not evident at the bottom. Everyone had to take the journey to the top to get the unknown benefits that awaited us. When I got off the cable car at the bottom, I looked back up toward the top and was totally satisfied that I had a clear view.

My visit to Titlis reminded me of membership in Toastmasters. As a member of the most successful

leadership and communication organization in the world, do you have a clear view of your path to success? As a Club Officer, do you have a clear view of the path on which you are leading your club? Will this path cause you to leave a legacy of which you can be proud?

We have under three months left in our Toastmasters fiscal year and I know you are working toward achieving an education goal or introducing a new member to your club. Think about what the view would be like when you achieve an education goal, welcome a new member or when your club achieves ‘Distinguished’ status. It’s a wonderful feeling of accomplishment! Imagine you are on that mountaintop with the clouds all around you and as you feel the crisp cold air you get the feeling that you can conquer the world.

The mountaintop is a great way to see nature at its best. Over the next few months, I encourage you to focus on achieving success individually and collectively. Focus on the Distinguished Club Program, mentor a new member, coach a club that needs help and develop your skills by actively participating in club meetings. In a few weeks, new leaders will be appointed and elected at various levels from the club through to the District. This is another aspect of your Toastmasters training, so I encourage you to step forward and accept the challenge to lead. I can assure you, it will be another mountaintop experience that you will never get if you

remain standing at the bottom. I can guarantee you will have a clear view of success.

Respecfully Yours,Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

District 47 Governor

Pamela D. Rolle, DTM

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Pamela riding the cable car on Mt. Titlis.

Pamela doing a happy dance at the foot of Mt. Titlis.

Pamela geting a clear view from the summit of Mt. Titlis.

Greetings District 47 ToastmastersThe biggest District Conference in our history will be held in Sarasota May 4-6th. As many of you know, if you have attended a conference, we have one of the best conference books in all of Toastmasters. This year, our KEEPSAKE Conference Book will be full color and a professionally bound, 100 page commemorative edition.

You want to have your club represented ... for all time. In the past, most clubs have either purchased a half page ad for $50 or full page for $100. Use your club funds to congratulate your club and/or member achievement or pass the hat to raise funds. Either way your club should be represented. Use a club photo or something that shows your club character.

If you any have questions, please call 727-643-8796 or CLICK on the ad below and purchase your ad TODAY!

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Why You Should be Speaking Outside of ToastmastersBy: Matt Kinsey, LGET-East, DTM

I recently met with a Toastmaster who had just finished his last speech for his Advanced Communicator Gold award. This means that he’d completed at least 40 different projects within Toastmasters. After congratulating him for his accomplishment, I asked him how many times he’s spoken outside of Toastmasters since he’s joined. His answer was none. In the three years it had taken him to complete his 40 speeches, he’d never spoken to a group outside of Toastmasters. I wonder if he’s missed the point of Toastmasters completely. Here are three reasons you should be speaking outside of Toastmasters.

Toastmasters is the Laboratory, not the Real WorldToastmaster’s is a safe place to fail. It is purposely designed to give people an environment that encourages speakers to stretch their boundaries and try new things. Oftentimes when we attempt new things, it doesn’t go well at first. The Toastmasters club provides a nurturing laboratory without significant consequences for poor performance. This is done so that you can be prepared for when it does count. Not speaking outside of Toastmasters is like joining the track team, participating in every practice but never competing in a track meet. The public is seldom as nice to you as your fellow club members are. The public won’t pay as much attention to you as your club will. They probably won’t laugh as much, but the public is where you really know how much you’ve improved.

You Have a Message that Only You can ShareI struggled with sharing my own stories for years because of the family in which I was raised. We were allowed to share everyone else’s success, but sharing our own success was often seen as bragging. For years, I shared other people’s stories. I was also a pretty good guy. I never got into drugs or criminal activity. I never hit rock bottom. I questioned why others would want to hear my story when they could hear about Helen Keller, Martin Luther King, Gandhi, or an Olympic Champion instead. What was my story compared to theirs? A mentor finally got through to me when he told me, “You are a unique individual, formed by the Divine, influenced by parents, teachers, coaches and life events. No one else can share what you can.” The late Keith Harrell said that what speakers do is to give hope. Speakers give people hope that they can change their situation, improve their lives and overcome their challenges. When you share your stories of failure, challenge and success, you have the opportunity to change another person’s life. Perhaps you are the only person who can give them that message because of who you are. Your message is important.

Share what Toastmasters Has Done for YouIf I haven’t convinced you yet that you should speak outside of Toastmasters, then perhaps this will help. If you appreciate what Toastmasters has given you in terms of developing your communication and leadership skills, then you should be out speaking to other groups about this. Despite the tremendous success of Toastmasters in The Bahamas, less than 1/3 of 1% of everyone in The Bahamas is a member of Toastmasters. You probably know hundreds of people who would benefit from joining Toastmasters. By sharing your story at other community organizations, companies, or churches, you can influence dozens or hundreds to consider what Toastmasters can do for them.

Matt Kinsey, DTM

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Your Leaders Are Members TooBy: Hieu Huynh, LGM-East, DTM

Is your club facing challenges and you don't know who to turn to? You can go to your District Leaders. Recently, the District 47 Leadership team met in Fort Myers (for the final time) to discuss ways we can help you and your club build up membership.

We have experience with many different types of clubs and many different situations. We know that your club is unique and that it's all about the members. I think the best part is that we are members too.

Hieu Huynh, DTM x2

Various Members of the District 47 Leadership team

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Are You Doing Enough? Ron Rice, LGM-West, DTM

Many of us ask this of ourselves on a regular basis, "Am I doing enough"? The funny thing is, we are often our own worst critics. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than we hold others to (or others hold us). In a recent conversation with a fellow Toastmaster in District 47, after thanking her for her outstanding efforts and her dedication as a leader she commented that I must be kidding. "Do you know how many people I've let down?" she asked. I thought to myself... No, I don't. I only know of several members that look up to her and attempt to emulate her. I share this because there are many more of you out there that might be feeling like you aren't doing enough, didn't achieve enough, or haven't lived up to your own expectations.

We all have things we could have done differently, and who hasn't let someone down in the past? I want to encourage you (as individuals and as clubs) to remember that as long as we are earnestly trying to achieve our goals, we are doing enough. It is when we begin to believe those little voices of doubt and discouragement and stop trying that we allow failure to become an option.

Be the voice of encouragement and remember that you can make a difference. I assure you - that is enough!

Ron Rice, DTM

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Division DOutstanding Toastmaster Award for 2012

Division D Governor Kristin Deluca-Binkley refers to him as "The Amazing Lou". Explaining her choice for the award Kristin said, "Lou's service to the District mixed with his always willing and extremely positive attitude make him the perfect recipient of the Division D Outstanding Toastmaster award."

The award was presented by District 47 LGET East, Matt Kinsey during the recent Division D International Speech and Table Topic Contest

Lou currently serves as the Area 44 Governor.

Lou Brown, Area 44 Governor

Toastmasters Celebrate Valentine’s DayThe First Exuma Branch of Toastmasters International – Club 8123 celebrated Valentine’s Day in style on Tuesday February 14th, 2004. The club held a ‘Love Letter Contest’. There were many Valentine prizes and surprises including chocolates, fresh flowers, sparkling cider and teddy bears. Love was indeed ‘in the air’ as the evening’s Chairman TM Wayne Curtis serenaded the audience

with a love song.

The club meets every Tuesday at The Exuma Resource Centre - George Town, Exuma at 7:00 p.m. The President is TM Christabel Stuart-Saunders. All are invited to attend.

Ernesto Gongora ACB ALB, A-81 Gov; Christabel Saunders, ACB CL, President-First Exuma Branch Club 8123; Lerice Dames CCCL Treasurer; Donna Stuart, SAA; Wayne Curtis ACSC, VP Membership

Sarasota TLIThe January 2012 TLI For Division F was held in Sarasota for a capacity audience.The attendees were treated to a number of professional grade presentations from a Who's Who of DTM's on the West Coast of Florida. Coordinator Aurea Denton managed to put on a flawless event highlighted by the presence of District 47 Governor Pamela Rolle, and Lt. Gov. Education & Training West, Kathy Furbush, DTM. Professional Speaker and former Division F Governor Gary Roberts DTM, gave a presentation highlighted with magic and humor, on what it takes to become a professional speaker. By the end of the day everyone who attended was glad they had come and was able to take something back to help their club members become even more successful

Pamela D. Rolle, District Governor, and Kathy Furbush, LGET-West were

on hand for the Sarasota TLI.

Susan Phelps, District Secretary, presents on the VP-Public Relations Role.

L to R: TM Shannon Bethel, Table Topic Contest Winner; TM Christabel Saunders, Club President & TM Sean Thompson, Winner, Valentine Poetry Contest.

Sarasota Chamber CEO to Receive Top Toastmasters Award

By: Anthony (Tony) Longley, D-47 PRO

District 47 has selected Steve Queior to receive the coveted Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award for 2012. The presentation will be made by Pamela D. Rolle, DTM – District 47 Governor 2011-2012 during the District’s Spring Conference being held at the Sarasota Hyatt Regency Hotel - Sarasota Florida, May 4 to 6, 2012.

Steve Queior is President/CEO of the 1,600 member employer Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the largest and oldest business organization based in Sarasota County. Prior to this, Steve was the Chief Executive of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber.

Steve grew up in upstate New York, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Colgate University, taught at the high school level, and coached wrestling at the collegiate level before getting into Chamber work.

His educational and professional development includes completing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Affairs at Indiana University. Steve also graduated from the Institute of Organizational Management and the Academy for Organizational Leadership.

Since his 2003 arrival in the greater Sarasota area, Steve has been tapped to serve on the Suncoast Workforce Development Board and the Workforce Housing Coalition. He is Vice Chair of the Community Alliance and serves as Chair of the Community Housing Trust. Steve is a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) and has won the Florida Chamber Professional of the Year Award.

The Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award is given to outstanding citizens who are non-toastmasters. They must have demonstrated exceptional communication and leadership skills in a way that has positively impacted humanity through their public or community service, business or civic involvement.

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2012 Communication & Leadership Award recipient Steve Queior

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Bahamian Toastmasters Get Tips from a World Champion

By: Anthony (Tony) Longley, D-47 PRO

Close to 100 persons - among them, Division I Club Officers, Division Council Members and District Officers turned out to the special Membership & Club Building Seminar featuring 2005 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Lance Miller. The event which was sponsored by District 47 and hosted by District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM was held on February 29th at the beautiful Montagu Gardens Restaurant in Nassau, The Bahamas.

During her opening remarks, The District Governor welcomed the large gathering and thanked the club officers for accepting the challenge to lead. While congratulating them on their achievements so far, she said, “I can tell that most of you are trying extremely hard to help your members achieve their goals. I know it’s not an easy job but don’t give up. Once your members achieve their individual goals your club will achieve its goals." She told them she is very proud of them and she thanked them for their efforts to date.

Lance Miller was amazing as usual, especially when one considers that the audience had feasted on a scrumptious spread of Bahamian delicacies just before he presented. Right after he swallowed his last spoonful guava duff for dessert, Lance sprung into action - employing an interactive approach to keep the audience fully engaged. Attendees could be seen taking lots of notes - not wanting to miss any of the

transferable ideas shared by the champion. They learned

how to attract more guests to their club meetings, how to follow up so guests would return, how to win the guests over as new members and how to keep them interested and motivated as new members. During his short stay in Nassau, Lance also took the time to visit several Toastmasters Clubs and even spoke at a new club that’s just in the process of being chartered.

District Governor Pamela D. Rolle giving opening

remarks.

Lance Miller leads the buffet line for the delicious Bahamian Menu.

Nearly 100 leaders at the Club, Division & District levels came out to hear Lance

Miller share his tried & proven club building techniques.

Kirk Johnson, Wence Martin, Donaliquea Martin, Pamela Rolle-DG, Sean Thompson, Lance Miler,

Carletha Toote, Michael Mackey, Ernesto Gongora-AG, Tony Longey-PRO.

Lance Miller gives personal attention to TMs Michael Mackey, Donaliquea Martin &

Wence Martin.

Lance Miller in action

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Talk  Up  Toastmasters!  Program  Dates:  February  1  –  March  31  

Toastmasters, love to talk? Take advantage of it. During the "Talk Up Toastmasters!" membership contest, you can encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting where regular procedures are augmented by a discussion of Toastmasters' many benefits. Add five new, dual or reinstated members to your roster between February 1 and March 31 to receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters!" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. 

Membership applications and payment for members who join between February 1 and March 31 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than March 31. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be no later than March. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit.

In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order. Discount code expires six months from date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

Remember:  Adding  4  new  members  also  sa1sfies  DCP  Goal  #7  Adding  an  addi1onal  4  new  members  sa1sfies  DCP  Goal  #8

District 47 DEC Hosts Region Advisor – Region 8By: Anthony (Tony) Longley – D47 PRO

Region Advisor for Region 8, Cindy Cannon, DTM made an official call on the District 47 Executive Council during its bi-monthly meeting held March 10 in Ft. Myers Florida. She received a warm welcome from the large gathering. Immediate Past District Governor Rick Furbush, DTM extended the official welcome on behalf of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle. Pamela who is employed with Citi Private Bank was in Zurich, Switzerland on business.

In two presentations to the DEC, Cindy shared her depth of knowledge and experience in Membership Building and Starting New Clubs. Highly regarded as a specialist in these areas, few know more about these subjects than Cindy Cannon. Following her year as LGM, she received the Excellence in Marketing Award from Toastmasters International for success in forming new clubs in

her District. Cindy has formed over 70 clubs. The following two years she served as LGET then District 14 Governor 2008-2009. That year Cindy led her District to President’s Distinguished - #4 in the world. During her closing remarks to the DEC Cindy said, “Thank you for your warm hospitality today! I’ve enjoyed meeting you all and I hope to see you and many other District 47 members at the International Convention in Orlando in August.”

In true leadership fashion, Pamela forwarded her District Governor’s report which was read to the group on her behalf by Ron Rice, LGM West. Then later in the day to everyone’s pleasant surprise, she beamed in live via Skype to say hi to her team and her special guests, including Cindy Cannon and Past International Directors Steve Bard and Margaret Wan who is also a District Advisor. Pamela

expressed her love and appreciation to all, especially to her Area and Division Governors and support team for their hard work and the overwhelming support given to her personally and to her executive leadership team.

Region 8 Region Advisor Cindy Cannon gets the crowd involved with her presentation

during District 47 DEC meeting.

Lori Dohan, opens DEC meeting with an Inspirational Talk.

Public Relations update by Tony Longley, District PRO.

Interactive Team Building Exercise.

Team Building group having a fun time.

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District 47 DEC continued

Matt Kinsey presenting report for LGETs East & West.

Tony Longley, PRO; Hieu Huynh, LGM East; Matt Kinsey, LGET East; Cindy Cannon, Region Advisor 2011-2012 (Region 8);

Kathy Furbush, LGET West; Ron Rice, LGM West; Rick Furbush, IPDG; (missing due to business travel is Pamela D. Rolle,

District Governor).

Ron Rice, LGM West & Hieu Huynh, LGM East give District LGM report.

Lydia Harris reads the Mission of the District.

Anthony Richiez, District Treasurer, presents his report.

Team Building Group in action.

Spring Conference update by Steve Zeris.

It’s That Time Again … Dues Renewal Tips!By: Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, District 47

The time has come for club members to renew their dues!

Here are a few tips that will help ease the dues blues when processing membership payments. Club Officers simply log in to the www.toastmasters.org/login.aspx. Enter your user name and personal password (a club password is no longer required).

1. Once logged in, click on Members site (top left of page)

2. Click on the Club Central link (middle left of page)

3. Click on the club name and number for which you are paying dues (middle of page)

4. Under Conduct Club Business click on Pay dues (center of page)

5. Under Fill orders with select Future (center of page)

6. Select the members for whom you wish to pay dues (center of page).

Some important notes regarding membership payments processing:

"" Dues must be paid for a minimum of six members and at least three must be renewing.

"" We do not suggest submitting renewal by email because it is not secure.

"" The payment deadline for April dues is April 1, 2012.

"" Submitting dues by April 1 earns each club half of DCP goal #10.

If paying by check, you can print the list with the renewing members indicated and mail it, along with payment to Toastmasters International. Checks must be made payable to Toastmasters International. With more than 12,500 clubs paying dues online, we encourage you to pay early and avoid any system slowness due to heavy activity.

Become a DISTINGUISHED Club! Renew Dues Online TODAY!

I thank you all for your efforts thus far and ask that we all strive to have 100% of clubs paid on time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Hieu Huynh, Ron Rice, or me.

Brian Turcotte, Dues Renewal Chair, D47

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Open House Showcase  

Hieu Huynh, Ron Rice, D47 LGM - East D47 LGM – West

Program Dates: January and July Retaining members is essential to the health of a club, and gaining new members is equally vital to its success. For potential members visiting a club, first impressions are paramount. Toastmasters' new Open House Showcase is a great way for clubs to make that first impression a positive one and to attract new members. Clubs that are successful can earn discounts on useful products. How? Follow these simple steps:

Hold a successful Open House in January and/or July.

After the Open House takes place, email your complete marketing package to

marketing@toastmasters.org with your club name and club number in the subject line

and include the following (bulleted items must be included to qualify):

A completed, signed guest list

Pictures of the event

The Open House agenda

Sample marketing materials used to host the Open House (e.g. fliers, brochures,

guest packets, other promotional items)

Your advertising plan

You may also send video footage if you'd like. As many as 50 of the clubs that gain the most new members as a result of their Open House events will receive a 30% discount on their next club order. If any ties occur, the quality of the clubs' marketing packages will determine the winner. All new members of a club must have been on the applicable Open House guest list. The member's join date must be in January or February (for the January Open House) and in July or August (for the July Open House). Complete marketing packages must be received by February 7 (for the January Open House) and August 7 (for the July Open House). Membership applications and payment for members must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than February 29 (for the January showcase) and August 31 (for the July showcase). Clubs do not get credit for transfer or charter members. The 30% discount expires six months after the date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.

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START NEW CLUBS

Clubs chartered by March 31 will receive a free C U S T O M I Z E D C L U B B A N N E RC U S T O M I Z E D C L U B B A N N E R and BANNER BAG!

Earn Awards & Win Rewards

D 4 7 M O R E M E M B E R P R O G R A MD 4 7 M O R E M E M B E R P R O G R A M

Individuals who recruit 15 members between January 1 – March 31 will W I NW I N free registration for the

S p r i n gS p r i n g C o n f e r e n c e C o n f e r e n c e !! (Individual must be listed as the sponsor on the membership application).

DISTINGUISHED CLUB PROGRAM

Clubs that recruit 8 o r m o r e N E W m e m b e r s o r m o r e N E W m e m b e r s between January 22 – March 22 will receive:

$25 voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. $25 voucher (District Dollars) towards T.I. merchandise.merchandise.

MEMBERSHIP PINMEMBERSHIP PIN per qualifying member!

Clubs that P A Y D U E SP A Y D U E S by March 8 will receive $ 2 0 $ 2 0

v o u c h e r ( D i s t r i c tv o u c h e r ( D i s t r i c t D o l l a r s ) t o w a r d s T . I . D o l l a r s ) t o w a r d s T . I . m e r c h a n d i s em e r c h a n d i s e

SPEECHCRAFT & YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Clubs that complete a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership Program by May 15 will receive $ 2 5 D i s t r i c t $ 2 5 D i s t r i c t D o l l a r s D o l l a r s

(limit 1 per Club and redeemable by the District toward purchases at Toastmasters International for Club supplies)

Club Charter Anniversaries

Congratulations & Happy Anniversary greetings are extended to the following clubs. Thank you for your contribution to the growth & success of District 47. On behalf of District Governor Pamela D. Rolle, DTM and the District Executive Committee and all of our members across South Florida and Islands of The Bahamas, we wish you a successful, President’s Distinguished Year!

March 2012 Anniversaries

Club Name .....................................................................Club ...... Division/Area ..........Charter ......Anniversary........................................................................................ Number .............................................Date ............... NumberDaybreak Toastmasters Club .......................... 5754 E 50 03/01/85 27Weston Area Toastmasters Club ..................... 5758 B 25 03/01/85 27Real Talkers Club ............................................ 7306 G 75 03/01/89 23Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club .................. 7327 F 60 03/01/89 23Universal Toastmasters Club ........................... 7653 E 51 03/01/90 22Toast Of The Bay Toastmasters Club .............. 4145 G 70 03/01/91 21Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club ................. 5173 D 42 03/01/96 16Carrollwood Toastmasters ............................... 5083 C 36 03/21/01 11Tech Data Club ................................................ 2923 G 75 03/26/01 11First Edition Club ............................................. 639107 B 22 03/02/04 8South Shore Toastmasters Club ...................... 619417 C 33 03/19/04 8Z-Speakeasy Club ........................................... 646899 F 62 03/29/04 8County Center Toastmasters ........................... 646888 C 32 03/31/04 8T. Rowe Toasters Club ..................................... 763878 H 93 03/01/05 7Middle Keys Toastmasters Club ...................... 704393 E 54 03/17/05 7Metlife Motivators Club .................................... 771864 C 30 03/23/05 7Humor O Us ..................................................... 1006065 G 74 03/01/07 5Club Landfall.................................................... 1009227 I 83 03/05/07 5HDR Tampa Toastmasters ............................... 1159751 H 92 03/28/08 4Kforce Kommunicators .................................... 1297618 C 34 03/06/09 3RBC Legends .................................................. 1305066 I 87 03/24/09 3Herald-Tribune Media Group Advanced ......... 1307407 F 60 03/27/09 3JABIL TOASTMASTERS ................................. 1310937 G 73 03/31/09 3Singles Toastmasters ...................................... 1575030 B 21 03/14/11 1Toast On the Town ........................................... 1684261 F 61 03/14/11 1Spectacular Speakers of DRC......................... 1700921 C 34 03/21/11 1The Trailblazers ............................................... 1577647 I 86 03/24/11 1Empower Broward ........................................... 1563570 B 24 03/31/11 1

Happy Anniversary One & All!

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TOASTMASTERSDISTRICT 47

SPRING CONFERENCE

Circus Circus

THE GREATEST EVENT ON EARTHMAY 46 2012, SARASOTA, FL

Keynote Speaker

David Henderson

2010 World Champion of Public Speaking

Featuring

Olivia Schofield

2010 European Champion of Public Speaking

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District 47 – Broward County Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)

By: Michael Brown, Area 23 Governor

It was an exciting day for almost 200 Toastmasters who showed up at the Bank Atlantic Support Center in Broward County on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The occasion was the second half Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI). This semi-annual half day training exercise is mandatory for club officers but open to all Toastmasters.

Representing the District Leadership Team were Matt Kinsey, DTM – LGET East and Hieu Huynh, DTM – LGM East.

According to Broward County TLI Chair Michael Brown, in addition to the standard officer training sessions, a dozen other training sessions were offered. These included - How to Find Speech Topics; Evaluations; Table Topics; The Road to DTM; The High Performance Leadership Project; The Youth Leadership Program; Mentoring and

several others. The event brought together over two dozen great presenters from around the district. This was all capped off by a great keynote presentation

by our own Gary Roberts, DTM. Gary kept his audience going for 45 minutes with “The Laff-Factor”.

The TLI wouldn’t have been a success without all the help. Registration was led by Kip Barkley and food services taken care of by Terry Conover. The facilitators, as well as everyone who helped pitch in at the end to clean up the facility before we left and everyone who assisted in any way, all helped to make this TLI a resounding success. Hopefully we will be able to return to this wonderful facility for TLIs in the future.

David Jess leads a break out session.

Hieu Huynh, LGM East inspects the food.

Michael Brown, Area 23 Governor and TLI Chair.

Steve Bard, Past International

Director.

LGET East Matt Kinsey addresses the gathering.

Keynote speaker Gary Roberts pesents "The Laff Factor.

Left: It's Magic! Keynote Speaker - Gary Roberts, Professional Speaker & Magician

RIght: TIme for the Great Escape!

John Schneyer, DTM on what to talk about.

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What Makes a Club Really Successful?By Henry Flood, ACS, CL - President of the North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club

Maintaining club strength at 20 or more members is an enduring chal-lenge for Toastmaster Clubs across the country. Remaining a 20 plus club is made more difficult by the reality that 30 to 40% of a club’s membership turns over each year. Enter Lance Miller, the 2005 World Champion of

Public Speaking. Toastmaster Miller knows something about club building. He built his home club from 12 to 95 members and made his club the number 4 club in the world.

Lance shared his secrets of club building in a special seminar organized by Division E Governor Mitch McInnis and hosted by the newly chartered Bank United Club

located in Bank United’s corporate headquarters in Miami Lakes, FL on February 28, 2012. Speaking to a crowd of nearly 100, largely from clubs throughout Division E, Lance immediately exploded this myth about club build-ing: The Toastmasters organization cannot really build your club; It offers many tools for club building. Lance believes that successful club building arises from what clubs do to create a dynamic club experience and what the whole club does to market itself effectively.

Creating a Dynamic Club Experience

The Toastmaster experience must be more than a mere meeting. There are six keys articulated by Toastmasters that lead to having a dynamic club experience for both members and guests:

1. A good venue suitable for public speaking2. An environment where guests are welcomed, re-

cognized and followed up. Trial and repeat visits equal new members.

3. A fun and friendly atmosphere4. Meetings that start, run and end on time5. Manual speeches given consistently at every meet-

ing6. Excellent speech and meeting evaluations that build

member skills and confidence

2005 World Champion of Public Speaking Lance Miller drives a point during his presentation.

Division E Governor, Mitch McInnis addresses the large audience.

Shannon Rodgers gets a one on one with Lance Miller.

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Continuous and Effective Marketing

Marketing is a specialized skill that most people do not possess in great quantity within the Toastmaster environment. This makes marketing a club a challenging experience.

Successful clubs are those where the Vice President for Public Relations and his or her helpers create programs and campaigns that attract guests to the club meeting. The public relations and membership teams must work together to build membership who in turn are serviced by the Vice President of Education who shepherds members through the speaking and leadership manuals.

Attendees learned that club building and marketing a club is a proactive challenge and not a passive activity. Effective marketing encompasses several concurrent and con-tinuous activities throughout the Toastmaster year according to Toastmaster Miller. Successful clubs do these things:

1. Have a web site that is easy to navigate and understand2. Utilize the various forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)3. Build, maintain and market frequently to its email list4. Distribute flyers to businesses within the club’s service area5. Create and promote special meetings that offer something of value to attract guests6. Invite guests that will draw visitors7. Sponsor outside events and parties that might be tied to seasonal holidays8. Have members speak outside the club environment or do speechcrafts9. Promote Toastmasters to other service clubs in your area (Rotary, Kiwanis, C of C)

Participants were treated to Lance’s 2005 winning speech making him a World Champion of Public Speaking. The theme of that speech is encompassed in a single word—Validation.

Lance Miller receives a plaque of appreciation from Matt Kinsey, LGET East.

Matt Kinsey, LGET EAST and Mitch McInnis, Division E Governor thank David Parker from Bank United

for hosting the event with Lance Miller.

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Congratulations to these ToastmastersWho have received Education Awards in the month of

February 2012

COMPETENT COMMUNICATORS

Club Award Member Name 1610255 CC Akins, Lamont Sr. MacDill Toastmasters Club1450351 CC Andrade, Marcelo Ribeiro De 1st US Portuguese Toastmasters3003 CC Antezana, Daniel E. Pompano Beach Toastmasters1269043 CC Averill, David T. Heartland Talk of the Town1762453 CC Ayers, Mark S. American Express Tech Talkers1880590 CC Bethel, Carolyn Sandals Royal Bahamian Innovators1415772 CC Brown, Elizabeth R. American Express Communication Club2903 CC Cohen, Mitchell Achievers Club1034639 CC Dattisman-Wagman, Jody A VALPAK Toastmasters861 CC DeHeza, Grace Ivana Doral Toastmasters Club1695 CC Delgado, Maycol Coral Gables Club1146909 CC Dharmarajan, Venkatesan SBC Toastmasters Club1510789 CC Donaldson, Franklyn The Luminaries1403477 CC Fields, Shannan Fruchey Electric Supply Inc.5701 CC Flannery, Terence P Electric Toasters Club1978 CC Gentithes, John G. West Boca Club2923 CC Graham, Michelle L. Tech Data Club1261950 CC Grant, Kingsley Hollywood Toastmasters1610255 CC Grassi, Johnny L MacDill Toastmasters Club5083 CC Hager, William C. Carrollwood Toastmasters6568 CC Harrell, Thomas Miami Lakes Club3466 CC Johnson, Valerie Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club1159751 CC Karshner, Elizabeth A. HDR Tampa Toastmasters1342880 CC Knowles, Torri L. BOB Eagles1546849 CC Letellier, Paul B. Fountain Square JPMC1050379 CC Markose, Sibi E.T. Communicators8956 CC Minton, Pamela Fort Myers Noontide Toastmasters Club7923 CC Misiewicz, Lisa M. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Club831439 CC Patel, Anand Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC4207 CC Peress, Sharon Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club3937 CC Richardson, Manuel Alejandro Eckman Center1261950 CC Sanders, Mike Hollywood Toastmasters3299 CC Schneyer, John J. Boca Raton Toastmasters2004 CC Schrader, Barbara G. Great Fort Lauderdale Toastmasters Club1159751 CC SOLIE, JOHN ERIC HDR Tampa Toastmasters7653 CC Taylor, Charles M. Universal Toastmasters Club1510789 CC Taylor, John M The Luminaries2225 CC Thompson, Mark K. Delray Newsmakers Club2903 CC Thompson, Russell M. Achievers Club9086 CC Wang, Zhengzi Office Depot Toastmasters Club 90863659 CC Whitney, Mary-Helen T. Early Bird Club

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ADVANCED COMMUNICATORS

Club Award Member Name3299 ACB Alvarez, Victoria Eugenia Boca Raton Toastmasters1261950 ACB Bauman, Carmen Josefina Hollywood Toastmasters5390 ACB Burgess, Carolyn C Talk Of The Town Club603123 ACB Cornett, Marie Kaye Ceridian St. Pete Club1342880 ACB Penn-McIntosh, Anya C. BOB Eagles5173 ACB RajaSelvarasu, Jeyanthi Freddy's Forum Toastmasters Club1567808 ACB Reitor, Andrea L. Club Paradise6261 ACB Roe, Jacqueline C. Serho Sundowners Club646888 ACB Wilson, Milton Leon County Center Toastmasters

1169566 ACS Almand, Gerri Pro's Like Us831439 ACS Eylat-Tanaka, Yael Brandon Toastmasters Club @ HCC590751 ACS Grant, Heather Sawgrass Toastmasters Club4207 ACS Henry, Gregory W. Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club1376226 ACS Maher, Pat T. High Voltage Voices8248 ACS Miller, James L. Palm Harbor Toastmasters9352 ACS Millican, Jesse C. Positively Speaking Toastmasters Club1469413 ACS Passino, Jennifer J Outspoken Toastmasters1390883 ACS Richiez, Anthony J. FCC Toastmasters1958 ACS Shaw, Colin L. Sarasota Toastmasters Club

7082 ACG Burns, George A. Voice Of Champions Club1310937 ACG Perry, Lynn A. JABIL TOASTMASTERS1269043 ACG Udall, Linda L. Heartland Talk of the Town

COMPETENT LEADERS

Club Award Member Name8251 CL Agrawal, Poonam Miami Dade Toastmasters Club3466 CL Andrew, Carol Treasure Coast Toastmasters Club2166 CL Babb, Terry M. Donoghue-Dunedin Club595823 CL Boyd, Thomas R. Voices of Manatee County1187415 CL Britton, Vilma F Wellcare Toastmasters7082 CL Burns, George A. Voice Of Champions Club4207 CL Canarick, Susan Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club1347227 CL Churchill, Gloria D. New York Life Communicators for Life8720 CL Cleare, Isheika Savanna Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club1400985 CL Constantini, Stanley E Suncoast Caring Community Toastmasters1118683 CL Cuneo, Jose BDPB Talking Heads1538155 CL Dinzeo, Vince HSBC Speech Masters1249370 CL Dunn, Renee Homestead Toastmasters3299 CL Henry, Gregory W. Boca Raton Toastmasters8181 CL Hockey, John Arthur Palm City Orators2186602 CL Jallad, Tashahara Toastmaster Academy1342880 CL Johnson, Moses Anton BOB Eagles1342880 CL Johnson, Yvette B. BOB Eagles3299 CL Jones, Jim Boca Raton Toastmasters

1498795 CL Keller, Brian J Savarese Speakers1390883 CL Lindo, Romaine P. FCC Toastmasters7923 CL Misiewicz, Lisa M. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Club5222 CL Newman, Eloise Anita Sunset Speakers Toastmasters Club4207 CL Pattberg, Martha A. Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club1197988 CL PIERCE, LYNN Power Speakers of MCG1498795 CL Saephanh, Sandy Savarese Speakers6003 CL Sanchez, Maria Alexandra Pembroke Pines Club7082 CL Scott, Geary Voice Of Champions Club8720 CL Springer, Delano Great Persuaders Of Atlantis Club4267 CL Stone, Rebecca K. Toast Of The Gold Coast Club7943 CL Wright, Gary Bryant Easy Talkers Club1700921 CL Zazzaro, Steven J. Spectacular Speakers of DRC

ADVANCED LEADERS

Club Award Member Name965328 ALB Burton, Audra L Toast 'N Progress603123 ALB Cornett, Marie Kaye Ceridian St. Pete Club603123 ALB Enfield, Rene Ceridian St. Pete Club1216633 ALB Goliger, Karen NCCI Toastmasters1269043 ALB Hess, Erin E. Heartland Talk of the Town2266 ALB Kaplan, Russell L. Proud Speakers Club1295 ALB McNeill, S. Danelle Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters Club1510789 ALB Moss, Tamar V. The Luminaries1197988 ALB Polanski, Kelli A Power Speakers of MCG4207 ALB Saltzman, Tammy Boca Raton Noon Toastmasters Club6003 ALB Sanchez, Maria Alexandra Pembroke Pines Club2266 ALB Segarra, Johnny Proud Speakers Club7362 ALB Woodruff, Sherry A Highrisers Toastmasters Club

7327 ALS Spencer, Donna Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Club Award Member Name9745 LDREXC Brown, Michael Rogero Motorola Communicators Club5899 LDREXC Naabe, Cathy Seminole-SPC Toastmasters Club

DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER Club Award Member Name7082 DTM Burns, George A. Voice Of Champions Club

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AWARDSMember Count Awards Thomas, William Nelson 10 ACB, CC, CL, CL, CC, ACB, CL, CL, ACB, CCAragon, Jairo 7 CC, LDREXC, CC, ALB, ALS, DTM, ACGBrown, Michael Rogero 7 CL, CC, ALB, LDREXC, ALB, CC, CLBeckles, Cynthia E. 6 ALB, ALS, CC, LDREXC, DTM, LDREXCBurns, George A. 6 CL, ACG, DTM, ALS, LDREXC, ALBDunlap, Robin L 6 DTM, ACS, ACG, LDREXC, ALS, ALBSchneyer, John J. 6 CC, ALS, DTM, CC, CC, ALBDrenberg, Emily 5 CL, LDREXC, CL, CC, ACGLovejoy, Sparkie 5 ALS, DTM, CC, CL, ACSRizzo, Robert F. 5 CC, ALS, DTM, ACB, CLBennett, Tatanisha L. 4 ALB, DTM, LDREXC, ALSFox, Antionette Maria 4 CL, ACG, ALS, DTMHuynh, Hieu H. 4 LDREXC, ALS, DTM, ACSKinsey, Matthew A. 4 ALS, ACS, ACG, DTMParker, Jerrold Ryan 4 ACB, CL, CC, ALBPritchard, Lori D. 4 ACG, ALS, DTM, LDREXCStephens, Lori J. 4 LDREXC, ALS, ACG, DTM

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Member Count Awards Member Count Awards Abrams, Herschel G. 3 CL, ACS, ALB Anthony, Edward Donald 3 CL, ACB, CCBoyd, Thomas R. 3 CL, ALB, ACB Bradshaw, Murphy J. 3 ALB, CL, CC Bryan, Curtis 3 ALB, CC, CL Burton, Audra L 3 CC, ALB, CLCohen, Mitchell 3 CL, CC, ALB Correa, Elizabeth Rose 3 DTM, ALS, CCDavis, Antoinette Cecilia 3 CC, ACS, ALB Duncombe, Delmaro C. 3 CC, ACB, ALBEylat-Tanaka, Yael 3 ACB, ACS, CL Fuller, Maurice Michael 3 CC, ACG, LDREXC Hedges, Christopher 3 CC, CL, ACB Henry, Gregory W. 3 ACS, ACB, CLHess, Erin E. 3 CC, CL, ALB Hobbs, John R 3 ACS, CC, ALBJohnson, Lakeisha Shenique 3 ACG, CL, ALB Johnson, Nadia Hope 3 DTM, ALS, CCKest, Debbie 3 CL, ACS, ACG Leo, James Robert 3 CL, CC, ACBMoss, Tamar V. 3 ALB, ACS, CL Niklas, Edward J 3 CL, ALB, CCPalacious, Carlos Emmanuel 3 CC, ALB, CL Paul, John R. 3 CL, LDREXC, ALBPerry, Lynn A. 3 ACS, ACG, CL Phelps, Howard F. 3 CL, DTM, ALSPratt, Deborah Y. 3 CC, CL, ALB Pritchard, Christopher David 3 CC, CL, ACBPritchard, Robyn D. 3 CC, CC, CL Rahming, Lambert 3 ACS, CL, ACBSanchez, Maria Alexandra 3 CC, CL, ALB Segarra, Johnny 3 CC, CL, ALBShrivastava, Gaurav 3 CL, CC, ALB Springer, Jason Edmond 3 LDREXC, ACS, ALBStone, Rebecca K. 3 CL, ACS, ACG Strasdas, George 3 ACS, LDREXC, ALSThorn, Michael E. 3 CC, ALS, DTM Watson, Lavell Joel 3 ALS, DTM, LDREXCWong, Nadia M. 3 ALS, DTM, LDREXC Young, Deborah D. 3 CC, CL, ACB

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Mid-­‐Year  Club  Incen1ves  Educa1on  ~  ~  Leadership  

Educa&onal  6  Pack  Clubs  earning    

six  educa0onal  awards    BETWEEN  

Jan  1st  -­‐  March  30th  Club  will  receive  

$15  Toastmasters  GiE  Cer1ficate  

*Advanced  Leader  Silver  requirement:      This  five-­‐project  program  offers  instruc0on  and  prac0ce  in  such  vital  leadership  skills  and  ac0vi0es  as  developing  a  mission  and  vision,  goal-­‐seEng  and  planning,  iden0fying  values  and  building  a  team.      This  kit  includes  three  Guidance  CommiJee  Handbooks.      

Submit  a  *High  Performance  Leadership  Award  

 BETWEEN    Jan  1st  –  May  31st  

   and  earn  a    

 High  Performance  Leadership  “Kit”      

     for  your  club!  

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Super Seven: Get  all  7  club  officers  trained  at  BOTH  the  fall  and  the  spring  TLIs  to  earn  this  banner  patch!  

Club Education Excellence Patch: Achieve  the  first  6  DCP  goals  to  earn  the  Club  Educa>on  Excellence  Patch.    

Deadline for both: 6/30/2012!

Qualifying Period: August 1, 2011 to March 21, 2012 (Awards to be presented during District 47,

Spring Conference in Sarasota, Fl. May 4-6, 2012)

District 47 Public Relations Contest 2011-2012

Award Categories: Best Club Newsletter - Top 3 prizes (club editor and club); Best Club Website - Top 3 prizes (club webmaster and club).

Contact: Anthony (Tony) Longley, DTM <> District 47 Public Relations Officer (PRO) tlongley@toastmastersd47.org <> Phone: (954) 246 4861 <> Skype: anthony_tony_longley

Newsletter Judging Criteria:

Content – 50% (interest, diversity, language/grammar, informative value). Design & Layout – 30% (ease of reading, structure, aesthetic appeal, graphics, etc.). Photos – 20 % (quality, interest, relevance).

Newsletter Requirements: Minimum 3 submissions by

March 21, 2012; Identify Club, Area, Division and

District Name and Number; The Toastmasters Mission;

Achievements of Club Members; How to be a Distinguished Club

Information; Name and contact information for Club President and VPPR.

Website Requirements: URL linked to District website ;

Uncluttered website; All information current;

All links working.

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The SunShiner Production Team: Publisher: Pamela D. Rolle PRO: Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley tlongley@toastmastersd47.org Editor: Emily L. Drenberg edrenberg@toastmastersd47.org Proof Reader: Terrance Pratt

District 47 Leadership Team 2011-2012 District Governor Pamela D. Rolle LGET East Matt Kinsey LGET West Kathy Furbush LGM East Hieu Huynh LGM West Ron Rice PRO Anthony ‘Tony’ Longley Secretary Susan Phelps Treasurer Anthony Richiez IPDG Rick Furbush

District 47 Leadership Support Team District Advisor Steve Bard District Advisor Margaret Wan District Advisor Kristina Kihlberg SAA East Vic Miskanic SAA West Chris Hedges Webmaster Brandon Kinsey

District 47 Division Governors Division A Governor Robert Rizzo Division B Governor Jeanine Kinsey Division C Governor Bett Correa Division D Governor Kristin DeLuca Division E Governor Mitch McInnis Division F Governor Lori Stephens Division G Governor Cathy Naabe Division H Governor Sparkie Lovejoy Division I Governor Rachel Ferguson

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The Mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters educational program by:

• Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.

• Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.

• Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.

The Sunshiner is a publication of District 47 Toastmasters. Reproduction of articles is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the District 47 Governor. Toastmasters International and Toastmasters International emblems are trademarks of Toastmasters International registered in the United States, Canada and many other countries.

Remembering

Neil MacLarenJuly 12, 1932 - February 29, 2012

Neil MacLaren, 79, beloved husband, musician, teacher and Distinguished Toastmaster died after a long illness and a gallant fight on February 29, 2012. Neil was a continuous member of EarlyBird Toastmasters in Fort Lauderdale since 1973. He served many roles within Toastmasters at the club, area and division levels, culminating as Outstanding Division Governor for Florida and the Bahamas in 1978. He also served as the organist at the Toastmasters International Convention in Orlando, Florida in 1981.

Neil was ever-present at his club with both advice and corny jokes. At each holiday party, he would present a dramatic reading of The Night Before Christmas. There is an online photo montage and formal obituary but more in keeping would be another opportunity for dramatic reading in A Prayer for Bad Times.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Neil MacLaren may be made to the Morning Musicale Scholarship Fund, c/o D. Gant 320 Holly Lane, Plantation, FL 33317 or to Oakland Park Kiwanis Club, c/o M.L.Adams, 5441 NE 4th Ave. Oakland Park, Fl. 33334. Neil leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary and his many students of music and speaking, past and present. They were all the joy of his life.