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FALL CONFERENCE

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Mission:

I'm possible

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2District 13 | 2016 Fall Conference2

Agenda

RegistrationFirst Timers ReceptionCasino Royale

Hallway outside Cranberry IIICranberry I Cranberry III

RegistrationCredential Check-inBreakfast BuffetOpening CeremoniesInternational Director Workshop: Russell DrakeBreak and moveHumorous Speech ContestHall of Fame Luncheon: Anne Barab Break and moveAfternoon WorkshopsKeynote Speaker Address: Anne Barab : 7 Secrets to Speaking So People Will ListenBreak Table Topics Speech ContestBreakDistrict Council MeetingBreak (Cocktails Open at 6:30 pm)International Banquet: Russell Drake: Toastmasters International Today and You

7:00 am - 8:00 am7:00 am - 8:00 am7:00 am - 8:00 am8:00 am - 8:37 am 8:37 am - 9:22 am9:22 am - 9:32 am

9:32 am - 11:26 am 11:25 am - 12:55 pm

12:55 pm - 1:05 pm 1:05 pm - 2:09 pm 2:09 pm -2:55 pm

2:55 pm - 3:09 pm 3:09 pm - 4:38pm4:38 pm - 4:49 pm4:49 pm - 5:27 pm5:27 pm - 6:27 pm6:27 pm - 9:00 pm

Foyer IIIFoyer IIICranberry IIICranberry IIICranberry III

Cranberry IVCranberry III

Cranberry I, IV, and VCranberry III

Cranberry II

Cranberry I

Cranberry I, II, and III

Saturday

Friday

Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 11:30 amBreakfastAnne Barab: I Want to be a Speaker When I Grow Up

Cranberry I Cranberry I

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm7:00 pm - 7:15 pm 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm


3Where Leaders Are Made 3

District Executive Committee 2016-2017

Division AChelsea Slagle

Division BDenise Etter

Division CPatti Thor

Division DTony Roscoe

Area 1Julia Gleason

Area 11Jeff Coyne

Area 21James Gurksnis

Area 31Michael Leonard

Area 2Tom Parmelee

Area 12Margaret Manary-Watson

Area 22Chris Sokolowski

Area 32Amy Noll

Area 3Joe McBride

Area 13Denise McMurdo

Area 23Neenah Grigsby-Boyd

Area 33Malissa Clay

Area 4Karen Gerardi

Area 14Shawndra Holmberg

Area 24Kim Turner

Area 34Heather Sotomayor

Area 5Ann Wolfe

Area 15Michael Cortes

Area 35 Joe O’Keeffe

HollisBatista

Francine Milligan

JenniferSell

Josué Batista

Mary Cornwall

Alexis Sanders

Jeff Coyne

Sharel O’Connell

District Director

Program Quality

Club Growth

IPDD Finance Manager

PR Manager

Logistics Manager

Administration Manager

District Leadership Team

Graphic DesignerAlexis Sanders

District Support TeamWebmasterLinda Young

PhotographerTony Roscoe

Blog LeadJames Tuttle

Media Outreach Denise Bodalato

Social MediaMax Lieberth

Conference Videos, Chris Sokolowski

Video Officer,Mike Pechalk



Toastmasters Alias: Dr. Hollis BatistaCode Name: B.T.S. - Better Than Sunshine!!!Home Club: City of Bridges Start Date Toastmasters: September 2010Country of Origin: The most beautiful and ex-otic country in the world, with majestic moun-tains plains, deserts and rainforest. My coun-try is surrounded by three breathtaking Oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. My country is the Land of Opportunity - the United States of America!Gender: FemaleOccupation: CIO… Chief Inspirational Officer

Hollis Batista

Director of:C.H.E.F.S. - Chief Heads of Envisioning Future SuccessesH.A.P.P.Y. – Having A Pleasing Personality Year-roundM.E.A.L.S. – Meaningful Experiences Affecting Long-term Success-esE.A.G.L.E.S. – Educators Affecting Growth and Learning for Every StudentM.I.N.T.S. – Masterful Ideas Needed To SurviveR.E.C.I.P.E.S. – Recognizing Everyone Contributes in Providing Educational SuccessesT.G.I.T. – Thank Goodness It’s Today

Your Mission: P.R.I.D.E. – Personal Responsibility In Delivering ExcellenceH.O.P.E. – Hanging Onto Positive ExpectationsP.E.A.C.E. –Pursue Excellence And Cherish EveryoneL.E.A.D. – Listen, Engage, Act, Deliver



District Director Welcome

Welcome District 13 to our 2016 Fall Conference!!

The theme is Mission I’m Possible. What a powerful theme!Mission has many definitions and I am going to use the definition of a specific task or job that a person or group is charged to complete. Our Fall Conference has tapped many great leaders who will accomplish this task. The second part of our theme is I’m Possible. As the great actress Audrey Hepburn has quoted, “Nothing is Impossible; the word itself says I’m Possible."

Our fall conference will begin with Claudette Biers and Julia Gleason and their magnif-icent team of “special agents” who will intrigue our members with superb, sensational Friday Night fun activities. The Fun Night chair and their agents will involve every par-ticipant to embrace the opportunity to be number one in having fun!

Saturday will be impressive and memorable with our keynote speaker Anne Barab, presenting an outstanding message that will captivate the audience. The day will con-tinue with super motivational educational workshops and of course the stars of the show: our best humorous and table topics speech contestants in District 13!!

Throughout this weekend you will be impressed with the brilliance of the leadership and excellence in the entire conference team! These special agents are led by our very own Conference Innovative Agent (CIA) Dawn Staropoli. Thank you all for helping us enjoy achieving Mission I’m Possible!

Your Servant Toastmaster Leader!Dr. Hollis R. Batista, DTMDistrict 13 DirectorD13 has PRIDE - "Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence"



Toastmasters Alias: Francine MilliganCode Name: M3 – Members Matter MostHome Club: BNY Mellon ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: July 1, 2002Country of Origin: Although it is believed she was born and raised in the United States of America, it has been rumored that she spent her youth in Italy and was educated by the English in London, England, before establishing herself in the U.S.AGender: FemaleOccupation: PQD – Promoting Quality Discussions

Background Intelligence: Over a decade of leadership and communications

training through Toastmasters International, she masquerades as an accoun-

tant and financial analyst while secretly building her team of agents to

thwart the attempts of the Evil Dr. Ah-Um.

Mission: To provide District 13 with exciting, entertaining, and educa-

tional opportunities to learn and grow their leadership and communication

skills.

Francine Milligan



Program Quality Director Welcome

“Nothing is Impossible: Even the word itself says “I’M Possible” Audrey Hepburn.

Welcome Fellow Toastmasters and Agents to our District 13 Fall Conference!

Congratulations on choosing to attend the conference and explore the endless possibilities avail-able to you within Toastmasters International! Our conference team lead by CIA Dawn Staropoli has a very fun-filled and educational program lined up for you!

You won’t want to miss our Friday Night Fun Night program being led by Special Agents Claudette Biers and Julia Gleason. This casual networking event will allow you time to mix and mingle with your fellow agents and begin executing your mission should you choose to accept it, of course! It will also feature a keynote address by Special Agent “P”, Distinguished Toastmaster and Accredited Speaker, Anne Barab! If you don’t know what it means to be an accredited speaker, then you will definitely want to attend the special Sunday breakfast session Agent P will be hosting!

Saturday will feature not one but two keynote speakers who will regale us with their education and entertaining presentations throughout the day, starting with our very own Super Agent and current International Director for Region 7, Past District Governor and Distinguished Toastmaster Russell Drake! Special Agent “P” will also have more exciting information to share as well throughout the day! But wait; the educational opportunities don’t stop there! We have three fabulous workshops lined up for you including one from Top Ten World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist Charlie Wil-son also known as Dr. W. We also have our own Past District Governor, Distinguished Toastmaster and District 13 DTM Mentor Melissa McGavick and her partner in crime, Distinguished Toastmaster Sue Ellis! Last but certainly not list least is the dynamic duo of Kathleen Kuznicki and Shawndra Holmberg to help you stay out of trouble when promoting your written word!

We also will be highlighting the best of the best in District 13 as they compete in our aAnnual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests! We will wrap up our evening with our Dinner Gala where we will hear again from Super Agent Russell Drake, DTM, and celebrate the newest Distin-guished Toastmasters as they run the gauntlet!

I would like to extend a special thank you to CIA Dawn Staropoli and all our fall conference chairs, committees of volunteers, and our fabulous District Leadership team for their support in making this Mission Possible!

All the best,

M3

Francine Milligan, DTMDistrict 13 Program Quality DirectorD13 has P.R.I.D.E! Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence



Toastmasters Alias: Jennifer SellCode Name: Sleepy OpossumHome Club: SheetzStart Date Toastmasters: June 1, 2011Country of Origin: BritishGender: FemaleOccupation: New Club Builder and Struggling Club Encourager specialty sniper

Background Intelligence: Sleepy Opossum joined Toastmasters in June 2011 and was a wall

flower. It took her months to start participating, but she knew she needed to get to work

if she wanted to improve. She is working on her second DTM for herself. She has helped

charter the Sheetz and FQ Toasters Toastmasters Clubs. At the time, she thought it was

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and couldn’t be like the Toastmasters she saw.

Sleepy Opossum took it one step at a time and earned her DTM in honor of Ken Kelley, a

Johnstown Toastmaster, who passed away suddenly. She is working on her second DTM for

herself. She has helped charter the Sheetz and FQ Toasters Toastmasters Clubs. She is

working on her second DTM for herself. She has helped charter the Sheetz and FQ Toasters

Toastmasters Clubs. She realizes now that it is MISSION I’M POSSIBLE.

Sleepy Opossum is looking for sleeper agents to join her team to build new clubs and help

struggling clubs. helped charter If you choose to accept the mission, please see Sleepy

Opossum at the Fall Conference.

Your Mission: Sleeper agents, your mission, should you choose to accept is:

Find new club leads

Help a struggling club

Bring a guest(s) to your meeting

Step outside of your comfort zone

Step outside of your comfort zone

P.R.I.D.E. – Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence

Jennifer Sell



Club Growth Director Welcome

Welcome to the District 13 Fall 2016 Conference and to the Pittsburgh Marriott North! Today will be a day to devote to educational experiences, networking with new and old Toastmasters friends, and lots of fun!

The theme of this conference, Mission I’M Possible, holds a very special meaning for me. I attended my very first District 13 Conference in the Fall of 2013 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA. A lot of firsts took place at this conference. I attended my first District Council Business Meeting (which reminds me, pick up your credentials for today’s business meeting early today!!) and was awarded District Toastmaster of the Year. In Summer 2012 began a string of District leadership roles for me, starting as Area Governor for two terms, then Division Governor, and now serving this District as a senior team member, as Club Growth Director. I truly pushed (and still am) my boundaries!

As an introvert and INFJ, I never thought of myself as a leader or Toastmaster of the Year and certainly never thought that I would ever be part of the District Trio. I encourage you to walk up to your District Leaders, push your boundaries, and tell them you would like to be an Area Director next year! Area Director is one of the best experiences in Toastmasters that a member can have, and I encourage you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity.

This year, we are challenging clubs to increase their membership to 20+ members - a number of strength that positions clubs to provide a dynamic club environment and to endure change. As our clubs grow and become stronger, our members will transform into stronger more confident leaders.

As we strengthen our existing clubs, we also work to establish new clubs. There are many opportunities within our District for community, corporate, specialty and university clubs. With increased options for times, dates, locations, and types of clubs, more people will be able to benefit from the Toastmasters expe-rience.

I would like to thank every member of the Conference planning committee, for without them, this confer-ence would not be the amazing experience you get to have today. A special thanks to your chair Dawn Staropoli, as well as to chairperson(s) identified for future conferences. It is a major leadership commitment, and I thank you for volunteering to serve.

Finally, have fun and enjoy the day! I look forward to connecting with you!

Best regards,

Sleepy Opossum

Jennifer Sell, DTMClub Growth [email protected]



Code Name: Carmen Isabela SandiegoToastmasters Alias: Dawn StaropliHome Club: AspinwallStart Date Toastmasters: April 1, 2013Country of Origin: The small but ex-tremely radical country of New Jersey Gender: FemaleWeapon Proficiency: Crossbow and the ball-point pen Occupation: CIA (Conference Innovation Agent)Previous Occupation: Garden Gnome for the FBI

Conference Chair - Dawn Staropoli

Background Intelligence: Started as a brilliant mem-ber of the Aspinwall club until she decided she wanted more. Became an Area Director and District Mentor Chair where she used her mighty ball-point pen to help write a mentoring program for the district.

Mission: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may re-member, involve me and I learn" -Ben Franklin.

No truer words can be spoken. I want everyone to get involved in the Toastmaster experience and realize that you can have fun and learn all at the same time.



Code Name: MLETAJI TWELIToastmasters Alias: Russell L DrakeHome Club: Cranberry Area ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: February 2006Workshop Title: Leadership is ServiceCountry of Origin: Undisclosed. It is a secret.Gender: MaleOccupation: ILI- International Leader-ship Intelligence

Keynote Speaker - Russell L. DrakeLeadership is Service

Location: Cranberry III

Background Intelligence: Raised in an undisclosed lo-cation, MLETAJI was trained at an early age to share a message of truth wherever he traveled. Early on his al-legiance to his message was doubted. He, however, was not deterred. Eventually by infiltrating the hallowed halls of Toastmasters International he gained a plat-form for his message. His message, Leadership is Ser-vice; Service is Leadership, now resounds throughout domestic and international circles.

Mission: The Leadership is Service workshop explores the preparation for leadership and defines service for leaders. During this program, you will discover: the mantra of self-leadership, essentials for leadership preparation, a definition of in-service, views of lead-ership style, and more.



Toastmasters Alias: Anne BarabCode Name: Agent PEE (Personal Excellence Ex-pert)Home Club: 2146, Richardson Noon Toastmasters, Richardson Texas, District 50Start Date Toastmasters: February 1989Workshop Title: The Sooner You Laugh the Faster You HealCountry of Origin: The mighty and mystical country of TEXASGender: FemaleOccupation: Super Agent with special skills as a Professional Speaker, Author, Coach, Personal Excellence Expert

Keynote Speaker - Anne BarabThe Sooner You Laugh the Faster You Heal

Location: Cranberry III

Background Intelligence: Super Agent, Anne Barab, DTM, AS is a personal

excellence expert who helps people improve their personal and professional

success.

After joining Toastmasters in 1998 Anne decided she wanted to be a profes-

sional speaker when she grew up. She's been speaking to Fortune 500 compa-

nies, associations and nonprofits worldwide ever since.

Anne's life experience stretches from business (she's the former Chief Op-

erating Officer of a $1.5 Billion mortgage bank) to government (she's a re-

covering Politician) and family (she's a 45-year marriage survivor.)

Her best-selling book The Sooner You Laugh The Faster You Heal is a humor-

ous look at how people's expectations create disappointments in life and

how to fix it.

Her second book titled 7 Secrets to Speaking So People Will Listen is the

next step for Toastmasters wanting to craft a meaningful message that peo-

ple really want to hear.



Your Mission:

Teaser Friday Night

I Had a Life Plan but the Magnet Fell Off the Fridge

Living a life of excellence requires more than just a cute slogan on a mag-

net stuck to your refrigerator. Behavioral research proves that a positive

mindset is the single most important factor to creating health, wealth and

happiness. Ready to change your life? This is the conference you've been

waiting for.

Saturday Hall of Fame Luncheon Keynote

The Sooner You Laugh the Faster You Heal

Want to put more humor in your speeches? Then laugh about the tough stuff in

your life. In this keynote you'll laugh and learn how to mine humor from

everyday life experiences. This talk is for people who want to be success-

ful speakers!

Saturday Afternoon Education Session

7 Secrets to Speaking So People Will Listen

A speech is NOT a performance. It is just a conversation with your audi-

ence. Sometimes the audience is 1,000. Sometimes it is just one, maybe your

spouse, your boss or your teenager. Learn the principles of communicating

in a natural and memorable way with all the people in your life.

Sunday Morning Accredited Speaker Session

I Want to be a Speaker When I Grow Up

Accredited Speaker is the highest speaking designation Toastmasters Inter-

national awards to professional level speakers. The process is detailed in

TI materials, so this session with focus on what the judges will be actu-

ally be looking for and concrete tips about how to deliver it. Plus, there

will be ample opportunity for Q&A. You don't want to miss it!

Keynote Speaker - Anne BarabYour Mission - Should You Choose to Accept Them



HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT

Judge’s Official Ballot – Humorous Speech Contest

(Detach and submit to counters)

Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)

First Place 3 points

Second Place 2 points

Third Place 1 point

(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)

Speech DevelopmentStructure, Organization, Support Material C

ONTENT

55

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

EffectivenessAchievement of Purpose,Interest, Reception

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

Speech ValueIdeas, Logic, Original Thought

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

Audience ResponseAttentiveness, Laughter, Interest, Reception

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area

DELIVERY

30

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

VoiceFlexibility, Volume

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

MannerDirectness, Assurance,Enthusiasm

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience

LANGUAGE

15

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection

5 4 3 0-2

TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)

JUDGING ITEMS

SUGGESTED POINT VALUES

EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.

Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech Contest Agenda Cranberry IV | 9:32 am - 11:26 am

Contestant Briefing Patti Thor, DTMChief Judge Briefing Chelsea Slagle

Call to Order Jeff Coyne, SAA

Welcome Patti Thor, DTM

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Betsy Crouse ____ ____ Christine Hendrichsen ____ ____ Krista Lardieri ____ ____ Kara Reynolds ____ ____ Nate Stephens ____ ____ Bob Walter ____ ____ Willie Mae Star White ____ ____ Trevor Yannayon ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Patti Thor, DTM

Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest briefing.

Contestant Interviews Patti Thor, DTM

Presentation of Awards Hollis Batista, DTM Francine Milligan, DTM Jennifer Sell, DTM

Announcements Patti Thor, DTM



HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT

Judge’s Official Ballot – Humorous Speech Contest


Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)



Third Place 1 point


Speech DevelopmentStructure, Organization, Support Material C

ONTENT

55

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

EffectivenessAchievement of Purpose,Interest, Reception

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

Speech ValueIdeas, Logic, Original Thought

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

Audience ResponseAttentiveness, Laughter, Interest, Reception

15 12-14 10-11 0-9


DELIVERY

30

10 8-9 6-7 0-5


10 8-9 6-7 0-5

MannerDirectness, Assurance,Enthusiasm

10 8-9 6-7 0-5


LANGUAGE

15

10 8-9 6-7 0-5


5 4 3 0-2


JUDGING ITEMS


EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.



JUDGING CRITERIA

Content (55%)

Speech Development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The speech is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and con clusion. A good speech immedi-ately engages the audience’s attention and then moves forward toward a sig nificant conclusion. This development of the speech structure is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, delivered with such smoothness that they blend into the framework of the speech to present the audience with a unified whole.

Effectiveness is measured in part by the audience’s reception of the speech, but a large part is your subjective judgement of how the speech came across. You should ask yourself such questions as “Was I able to determine the speaker’s pur-pose?” “Did the speech relate directly to that purpose?” “Was the audience’s interest held by the speaker?” “Was this speech subject appropriate for this particular audience?”

Speech Value justifies the act of speaking. The speaker has a responsibility to say something meaningful and original to the audience. The listeners should feel the speaker has made a contribution to their thinking. The ideas should be impor-tant ones, although this does not preclude a humorous presentation of them.

Audience Response reflects the audience’s reaction to the speech. Did the speech hold the audience’s interest? Did people understand and laugh at the humor?

Delivery (30%)

Physical presentation of a speech carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker’s appearance should reinforce the speech, whether profound, sad, humorous or instructional. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.

Voice is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Manner is the indirect revelation of the speaker’s real self as the speech is delivered. The speaker should speak with enthusiasm and assurance, showing interest in the audience and confidence in their reactions.

Language (15%)

Appropriateness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audi-ence hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely.

Correctness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

JUDGE’S CODE OF ETHICS1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not

consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.

2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.

3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.

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Toastmasters Alias: Charlie WilsonHome Club: State College ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: February 1989Workshop Title: CRAFTING A SPEECH THAT IS YOU!Country of Origin: Clarion in 1938 was a rural outpost of 3000 souls hidden away in one of the valleys of the USA.Gender: Male at the current time but will soon be an angel or a subterranean denizen depending on the final round-robin evaluation of my life-time. The genders of these entities are un-known to me.Occupation: Retired from the faculty of Penn State where I spent most of my career keeping our democracy safe from the creeping Red men-ace. I never emailed any classified documents.

Afternoon Workshop - Charlie WilsonCRAFTING A SPEECH THAT IS YOU!

Location: Cranberry I

Background Intelligence: After obtaining a couple of degrees in Electrical

Engineering, I completed the requirements for a PhD in Business Administra-

tion and became a member of the faculty of Penn State. In Toastmasters, I

served as District Governor twice (I’m a sadist), am working on my third

DTM (I’m an addict), have been to the semifinals three times and the finals

once of the World Championship of Public Speaking (I wish I had done bet-

ter), have won the District Humorous Speech Contest five times (and lost it

more times than that), and am currently performing in my 99th community

theater show (where I play a magician who saws his wife in half. Watch

out, Carolyn.).

Your Mission: My workshop on ‘Crafting a Speech’ will cover the process of

going from an idea to the presentation of a speech that will impact your

audience. Although there are many ways to put a speech together, the pro-

cess in this workshop will be based on my experiences, a library of hun-

dreds of books and articles, coaching by half a dozen World Champions, and

examining hundreds of winning speeches.



Toastmasters Alias: Shawndra HolmbergHome Club: Earlybirds ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: June 2011Workshop Title: Operation Copyright: Protecting Yourself is Possible Country of Origin: InfringemaniaGender: FemaleOccupation: Rabble Rouser, Fomenter of Dreams, Motivational Force for Creativity

Afternoon Workshop - Shawndra HolmbergOperation Copyright: Protecting Yourself is Possible

Location: Cranberry V

Background Intelligence: Using her power of organization to help others

struggling with chronic disorganization, Shawndra became a Certified Profes-

sional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD). Unfortunately, she

is now instigating and inciting others to follow their dreams of becoming

writers and authors. In order to throw off the authorities, Shawndra claims

to prefer working in interesting locales. She’s attended graduate school

in Montana, worked on Johnston Island, spent a year in Antarctica, and

thawed out in Hawaii, before moving to Western Pennsylvania.

Warning: If you’re found in her presence, be prepared to take action on

what you truly want in life.

Your Mission: Should you choose to accept the mission of Speaker, you’ll

face the Speaker’s Dilemma: What material can you safely use?

Shawndra will attempt to use material from the Internet for her presenta-

tion. Will she be considered a copyright infringer; can she make the right

choices to avoid the risk of infringement; and will she learn how to safe-

guard her own material?



Toastmasters Alias: Dr. Kathleen KuznickiCode Name: kkipattorneyHome Club: Cranberry Area ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: August 2011Workshop Title: Operation Copyright: Protecting Yourself is Possible

Country of Origin: InfringemaniaGender: Femme FataleWeapon Proficiency: Pistols, Shotgun, and Archery

Occupation: Counselor to the Creators; Solicitor to the Speakers!

Previous Occupation: Mad Scientist

Afternoon Workshop - Dr. Kathleen Kuznicki, Esq.Operation Copyright: Protecting Yourself is Possible

Location: Cranberry V

Your Mission: Kathleen, as Mission Control, will guide, direct, and correct Shawndra’s use of images, text, and trademarks.

Should you choose to accept the mission of audience participant you should be able to outline a plan to protect your intellectual proper-ty rights; understand the principles and application of Fair Use as a speaker; and compare the different requirements and uses of copyrights and trademarks.

Your Notes: _______________________________________________________________

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Code Name: Madame DOToastmasters Alias: Sue Ellis, DTM Home Club: 3331281, Cranberry High Noon ToastmastersStart Date Toastmasters: July 2013Workshop Title: Mission DTM Country of Origin: Cranberry Township, PA, USA. Formerly known as MARS. It was a plan-etary rural lifestyle.Gender: All Female with a smattering of tom-boy and tree frog.Special Skills: Emergency Survival and Evacuation

Afternoon Workshop - Sue EllisMission DTM Location: Cranberry IV

Occuptation: As a consultant, researcher, writer and designer, I have developed multimedia programs with learning methodologies that result in measurable behavioral change. PeopleLearn®, my current business enterprise, delivers these interactive learning modules via online computers and facilitated live workshops and conferences. My current project focuses strongly on the type of behavioral change that allows individuals and families to successfully survive upcoming disasters as a result of careful planning and simulated "terrestrial" emergency preparedness exercises!

Background Intelligence: There needs to be a strong emphasis on effec-tive organization, leadership, and paying it forward. With 30 years experience in leadership, training, and workshops, my design and orga-nization skills, along with those developed in three years as a Toast-master, Club President, Area Director, Division Speech Contest winner, and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), provide valuable expertise and rich insights into the needs of DTM candidates.

Your Mission: As you are guided through the discovery and the develop-ment of your mission, you will "map" out a strategy beyond your week-ly or bi-weekly encounters to achieve your ultimate objective—Mission DTM. This mission, should you accept it, will be abounding with adven-tures and learning experiences. Through the exploration of some little known opportunities and important clues, you, the DTM candidate, will focus on successfully maneuvering through the necessary requirements to achieve your mission! As a mentored adventurer, you can meet the rewarding challenges and emerge to run the gauntlet as a distinguished leader and communicator with all the attendant accolades of a DTM award recipient.



Table Topics Contest

Table Topics Contest Agenda Cranberry V | 3:09 pm - 4:38 pm

Contestant Briefing Denise EtterChief Judge Briefing Anthony Roscoe

Call to Order Jeff Coyne, SAA

Welcome Denise Etter

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Bob Johnson ____ ____ Rachel Kenyon ____ ____ Dana Mitnik ____ ____ _____________ ____ ____ Michael Stanley ____ ____ LaMar Williams ____ ____ Trevor Yannayon ____ ____ Joe Yech ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Denise Etter

Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest briefing.

Contestant Interviews Denise Etter

Presentation of Awards Hollis Batista, DTM Francine Milligan, DTM Jennifer Sell, DTM

Announcements Denise Etter



Table Topics™ conTesTJudge’s guide and Ballot

Judge’s Official Ballot – Table Topics™ Contest


Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

Place Ranking POints (for counters’ use only)



Third Place 1 point


Speech DevelopmentOpening, Body, Close,Organization, Smoothness

content

55

30 23-29 17-22 0-16

EffectivenessLogic, Directness, EnthusiasmAchievement of Purpose,Audience Response

25 18-24 11-17 0-10


delivery

30

15 11-14 6-10 0-5


15 11-14 6-10 0-5


language

15

10 8-9 6-7 0-5


5 4 3 2


JUDging iteMs


EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

nOte: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.



Table Topics™ conTesTJudge’s guide and Ballot

Judge’s Official Ballot – Table Topics™ Contest


Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

Place Ranking POints (for counters’ use only)



Third Place 1 point


Speech DevelopmentOpening, Body, Close,Organization, Smoothness

content

55

30 23-29 17-22 0-16

EffectivenessLogic, Directness, EnthusiasmAchievement of Purpose,Audience Response

25 18-24 11-17 0-10


delivery

30

15 11-14 6-10 0-5


15 11-14 6-10 0-5


language

15

10 8-9 6-7 0-5


5 4 3 2


JUDging iteMs


EXCELLENT

VERY

GOOD

G OOD

FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

nOte: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.

JUDging cRiteRia

Content (55%)

Speech Development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The Table Topics™ response is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and con clusion. The response is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, if appropriate, and is delivered smoothly.

Effectiveness is your subjective judgement of how the response came across. Were you able to determine the speaker’s purpose? Did the speech relate directly to the given question or topic? Was the response clearly and logically presented?

Delivery (30%)

Physical presentation of the response carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker’s appear-ance should reinforce his or her response. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.

Voice is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Language (15%)

Appropriateness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audi-ence hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely.

Correctness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

JUDge’s cODe Of ethics1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not

consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.

2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.

3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.

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