District 38 NEWS Page 1 June 2013

June 2013

“Leadership is a process not a position.”

It is hard for me to believe that it has been a year since I started my acceptance speech with this John Maxwell quote. What a whirlwind of a year! It seems like it just started and it is coming to a close already. It has been a lot of work, but more importantly, it has been a lot of fun. I hope it has been fun for you also.

John also says: “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” A title, a position, or a catchy slogan does not make you a leader. You are a leader; you influence everyone you contact in some way and that

influence spreads in ways you cannot imagine. I have met and been influenced by so many wonderful people who may not realize they did. They are the true leaders of this organization.

If you have not yet reached your personal and club goals, do not give up ~ you can do it! It is very important that you never stop trying. When you stumble, get up and get going again. When you attain one goal; set another. Get out of your comfort zone – stretch. Never stop growing. If I can help you in your Toastmasters Journey, please contact me.

June marks eight years since I joined Toastmasters. I have been a part of the District Leadership Team almost as long as I have been in Toastmasters and part of my Club Leadership Team since I joined. Thank you for the opportunity; it has been my pleasure to serve the members of District 38 these past six years. You are the best!

Message from our District 38 Governor Jo Stante

Inside this Issue

LGET Message Spring Conference 2013 Educational Awards

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LGM Message Toastmasters Promise New Clubs July 25: Special event

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Camden County 60 Anniv 4

First Timer is Life Timer NE Philly Toastmasters Club Spotlight

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Career & Business Insurance

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John E. Foster, DTM, Achievement Award Toastmasters Tote Tip

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Div. A Contest Creative Abilities “Off the Rails, Wind in Our Sails”

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Dan’s Page 9

Content Contributors Anniversaries

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Leadership Resources 11

Toot your horn Share your success stories! Let us know when you or members of your club use your Toastmasters skills for volunteer leadership, public speaking, or promoting the benefits of Toastmasters. Send email to pro@tmdistrict38.org or post to our Facebook page.

Youth Toastmasters Showcase Way to go, Youth Leadership Program speakers and emcees! The highlight of the Friday night program at the District 38 spring conference in Langhorne, PA featured a selected

group of the 2013 Youth Leadership Program (YLP) participants.

From L to R: Emcee Sarah Park (age 11), emcee Grace Piasecki (age 11), speaker Akash Nayak (age 8),

speaker Vignesh Gopal (age 16), speaker Rahul Ramanathan (age 16), speaker Bharath Hegde (age 12), speaker Desiree McCray-Clark (age 13)

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District 38 NEWS Page 2 June 2013

accomplished but a lot more still needs to be accomplished. As I reflect back on the 2012 -2013 year I think of all that we have accomplished as a District, but I also realize that there is more that I’d like to see get done. At the same time, I am getting excited for the new year.

I hope you had a good year and I wish everyone an extremely successful 2013 -2014.

Paula Tomko, DTM, LGET

looking forward to the new beginning that is the new Toastmasters year.

We are in transition during June. Completing the goals we set for ourselves in 2012 -2013, electing new club officers for 2013 -2014, setting goals for 2013 -2014, appointing new Area Governors, and getting the new district leadership team in plan. So much to do and so little time!

This year has flown and I have enjoyed it. A lot was

Auld Lang Syne. To me, June has become a time to sing Auld Lang Syne - celebrating the current Toastmasters year and

Message from our District 38 Lt. Governor of Education and Training

Youth Toastmasters Showcase

The District 38 Spring Conference contest results:

International Speech Contest

1st Aaron Beverly 2nd Celli Favinger 3rd Daniel Hershey

Evaluation Contest

1st Marianne Ferrara 2nd Rebekah Beneteau 3rd Jeff Jackson

Aaron represents District 38 in the International Speech Contest Semifinals on August 22 at the International Conference.

District 38 election results:

District Officers

DG Paula Tomko LGET Cynthia Brown LGM Jim Samuel

Governors

Div A Lois Cole Div B Barbara Spause Div C Roxanne Bey Div D Rhonda Young Div E Jim Byrnes Div F Kristina Eggers

John E Foster Award

John Brown

Education Awards Congratulations to members who are achieving their goals! The following members earned one or more education awards in the last quarter:

Division A ACB Bass, Lewis M ALB Biddix, Karen C. CL Boyd, Robin W ACS Brenchley, Wallace ACS, CL, CC Brown, John ACG Corl, Mary Jane CC Daniels, Tracy L ACB Dasgupta, Swapna ACB Hershey, Daniel S. CC James, Ronald L CC Kalyanam, Surya Deepthi CL Kanth, Ray CL Kopp, James Edward CC Kumar, Dharmendra ACB Langel, John Michael CC Lewis, Lorraine D CL Minder, James M. ACB, CL Modi, Mihir G. CC Moulds, Carol L CC Rudy, Beth CC Sechrist, Andrew A CC Seid, Arlene G. CL Shah, Amit CC Smith, William CC Trimmer, Lori A. ACG Werstler, Ernest CC Zvitkovitz, Michael Richard

Division B ACB Abbott, Coleen R. CL, CC Antonuccio, Olya I. CC Ashfield, Shelley Ping CL, CC Beneteau, Rebekah CC Bertolini, Stephen CC Bigford, Barbara B. CL Bowen, Chester Lee Continued on Page 3

Spring Conference Contest and Elections Revitalized Education Program

As the world changes, Toastmasters International is changing with it to offer more and better opportunities to grow and learn. Effective in the 2014-2015 Toastmasters year, Toastmasters is revitalizing its education program.

With a renewed focus on leadership and a modernized communication program, the updated program offers a clearer path for achieving education awards. A greater emphasis is placed on developing relevant, real-world communication and leadership skills in a globally evolving marketplace. The core competencies you demonstrate help you meet personal and professional goals. We’ll have apps for our smart phones, more video, and expanded digital content.

Learn more about the program and how you can help. Visit http://www.toastmasters.org/.

(continued from page 1)Sponsored by ETS and conducted by members of the ETS Toastmasters and Princeton Toastmasters Clubs, Toastmasters Youth Leadership is an eight-week program that teaches leadership and communication skills to children ages 6 to 17 and this year had an enrollment of 200 students.

For more information about

Youth Leadership Programs and how you can serve your community, see www.toastmasters.org/Members/MemberExperience/SatellitePrograms/YouthLeadership.aspx.

For questions about Youth Leadership Program in District 38, contact youthtoastmasters@gmail.com.

District 38 NEWS Page 3 June 2013

July 25: Go from good to great with coaching

strive to embrace and live the Toastmasters promise.

Bring a guest to at least two meetings a year.

Share the TLI dates and plan for success.

If you want to contribute your time or your talent at a TLI, contact me at lget@tmdistrict38.org. If you have questions, let me know. I’m here to serve.

For dates and locations, see the TLI information on page 10.

Cynthia Brown, DTM, LGM

Thank You!!!

It is has been my pleasure serving as your Lt. Governor of Marketing for 2012-2013. You have shared your talents and your time to stretch towards your goals, help your club, and support my mission and responsibility to grow

the Toastmasters community within Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

I appreciate your continued encouragement and promise to remain committed to helping you on your Toastmasters’ journey. I look forward to working alongside you in my role as Lt. Governor of Education & Training for 2013-2014.

Keep holding open houses. Keep developing your current member base. Continue sharing the joy of Toastmasters. Always

Message from our Lt. Governor of Marketing Cynthia Brown

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise:

To attend club meetings regularly

To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication or Competent Leadership manuals

To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments

To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations

To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow

To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so

To treat my fellow club

members and our guests with respect and courtesy

To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers

To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs

To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

Education Awards

Continued from Page 2 Division B

CL Chadha, Gurbachan CC Cianci, Daniel CC Danko, Jonathan Munro CL Duncan, Barbara G ALB, CC Easlea, David CL, CC Engheta, Susanne CL Essai, Leeann M. ACB Finn, Deborah CC Fleming, Matt CL, CC Fogt, Emma Jane CC Forsythe, Jason Colby CL, CC Fritz, Claudine A. CC Gehman, John J. ACS Gill, Thomas J. CC Golden, Laverda M CC Gorham, Jerry Jerome CL, CC Gunther, Nicholas E CC Hart, Lynne S ACB Heckenstaller, Richard John CC Hemphill, Joseph Francis CL, CC Hodgson, Philip G. CL Hu, Tianjing CC Inglis, Scott R. CC Jackson, Geoffrey W CL Kelly Ciammaichelli, Annmarie CC Kim, Karen CC Kolesinskas, Monica Lyn CL Kunko, Paul M. CC Lembo, Mike LDREXC Litman, Regina S. ACB Michniewski, Jerry ACG Monserrat, Barbara Ann ACS Mooney, Joseph K. ACB Olson, Nicholas John Continued on Page 4

Welcome New Clubs The following new clubs were chartered in District 38 since April 2013:

ACE Philadelphia Toastmasters #3146251, Area C1

Lancaster General Health Toastmasters #3250842, Area A10

What's the fastest way for a speaker to go from good to great? One word: Coaching.

Learn how to own the stage from two World Champion coaches.

World Champion Speakers Darren LaCroix and Ed Tate provide a champion’s perspective on common

presenter mistakes, along with techniques and tips that you can use to correct them.

Villanova University Driscoll Hall, Room 134 July 25, 2013 6:00-9:00 p.m.

This live event is free.

Visit www.tmdistrict38.org to RSVP and learn more.

Toastmasters Promise: Strive to Ignite Your Passion

District 38 NEWS Page 4 June 2013

By Valerie Price, CC, VP of PR Camden County Toastmasters

On May 18, 1953, the Camden County Toastmasters club was born. 60 years later the club’s members, past members, and guests celebrated this milestone anniversary by attending a reception dinner at Vittarelli’s Restaurant in Cherry Hill. The event was a success with roughly

40 attendees sharing wine and stories. The guest list included many of the club’s past presidents, some still with the club today.

After the food was served, several speakers including John Hargrave and Kim Avant-Babb recollected CCTM club history throughout the decades. Tony Perella, who was club president in 1972 and is still an active member, started us off with a first-hand account of club happenings that pre-dated the birth of many current members.

The speakers were followed by a humorous debate titled “Be it resolved that the Tooth Fairy Deception be banned in the US.” Some truly thoughtful arguments were presented (The Tooth Fairy provides

economic stimulus?) and the winner was left undeclared.

Several past presidents gave short speeches, all exhibiting skill and style they picked up through years of club participation and feedback. One of the last speeches was made by Ken Ashmen, in which he good-naturedly stirred up the envy of his listeners by lining up the

trophies he won in various speech contests. He hauled the trophies to front of the room in a Santa Claus-sized black bag and pulled them out one by one like Mary Poppins. The stunt along with his speech provided great inspiration for all in the room, especially to those members who had not yet entered a speech contest.

The night ended on a poignant note with a life-time achievement award presented to Tony Perella for his more than 40 years of contributions to the club. Camden County Toastmasters Club is open to all and holds meetings in Haddonfield, NJ. For more information, visit camdencounty.toastmastersclubs.org.

Camden County Toastmasters Celebrates 60th Anniversary

You can contribute to the revitalization of the education program!

There is a lot of work to be done to ensure that the program meets the goals and objectives of all members and remains true to the foundation of the organization.

This is where you come in. Learn more about how you can participate in the revitalization of the Toastmasters education program.

Read about how to volunteer as a Learning Master.

Read about the Ambassador Program.

Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Revitalized Education Program.

Education Awards Continued from Page 4

Division C PACB Beverly, Aaron W. CC Burwell, Michael W. CL Chesnick, Robert Joshua CC Christian, Kenneth Wade CL Cocci, Martin J. CL Council, Carita R. ACS Dennis, Carlton D. ACS Dougherty, Daniel Patrick ACB Ellington, Teal K. ACB Flam, Karen CL, CC Hall, Tahnee N. CL, CC Hill, Aileen CC Huynh, Annie CL Kemp, Jean V. ACB Laurie, Janis CL, CC Lembo, David Kodjo ACS Lempa, Joseph M. ACS Livrieri, Nancy Chavez CC Maia, Emilia CC Martin, Trina CL Matta, Catherine E CC Maxim, Nicoleta CC McAnaney, Kathleen CC Moore, Janet CL Pennington, Sherri P. CL Robinson, Benjamin CC Sprafkin, Neal R. CC Syvertsen, Kai ACB Szilagyi, Mike

Division D CC Anderson, Lillian M. ACS Bierenbaum, Richard Simon CL Caron, Paul ACB, CL Coleman, Janice M. CC Costello, Phillip CL Criniti, Vince CL DeMasi, William N. ACS Derosier, Lola M. Continued on Page 5

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Club Spotlight: Northeast (NE) Philly Toastmasters

Greeted with a warm reception from the staff at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel was the beginning to a great start of this picturesque weekend. Anticipation waits as I became exuberant to experience the two days of networking with fellow Toastmasters along with enjoying the delightful cuisine at the District 38 Spring Conference.

Entering the hallways of the hotel en route to the registration table as I carry the Northeast Philly Toastmaster banner, I saw a host of fellow toastmasters conversing with each other. I became quite apprehensive that no one will become approachable.

However, my anxiety quelled as the Conference Committee from District 38 illuminated the atmosphere with their jovial personality. As I mentioned my name at the registration table, the staff showed great delight bestowing the conference

materials that included a questionnaire for first timers to complete before the Saturday 2pm deadline. As I received the “Speaking and

Sparkling at 60” anniversary pin, I was also presented with a red ribbon that I wore with honor throughout the weekend which said, “First Timer”. There’s so much I could write as a testimonial to encourage others to attend a District 38

conference. I’ll conclude by stating that the conference has become a life changer from listening to “Dr. Dilip” and Sheryl Roush presentation on “Speaking from the Heart”, the “Road Map to Success” to my utmost fascination of watching the abilities of young people, ages 8 to 16, delivering their well-rounded speeches.

As I reflect on my “first timer” experience, Toastmasters is a definitive life timer. It’s a necessity that my journey in no way should cease as I continue excel and expand in areas of leadership and public speaking to assist my club, myself and others.

By Aileen J. Hill, Secretary

Northeast (NE) Philly Toastmasters

Education Awards Continued from page 4

Division D ACB Doogue, Bernard J. CC Faragasso, Janet T. CC Fisher, Deborah J CC Hall, Selina CC Kretschmer, Richard Manfred ACS, CC Licciardello, Rosario Alfred ACB Margie, John T ACB Meyer, Donald M CL Moise, Andrea Anna CL Moore, Marilyn June CC Mostek, Daniel E. ACB Mulford, Sara Lucy ACS Nelson, Randall H. CC Pierce, Diane M. CC Shroff, Milind G. ACB Waters, Linda CL Woodson, Lemuel ACS Young, Rhonda L.

D38 Spring Conference Experience: First Timers are Life Timers

The first thing our guests notice when they attend a Northeast (NE) Philly Toastmasters club meeting at Harbor View is the warm and friendly environment. It was the first thing I noticed when I was a guest; it was so impressive I became a member that first night two years ago.

When our Area Governor, Mike Anderson, paid us a visit last July he noticed it too. Our President, Cathy Adams, had a genuine sincerity that always shined through. In our Toastmasters pledge it says, “We will serve as an officer when called upon to do so.” Last year when Cathy tapped me on the shoulder and said, "I

think you would make a great President", I couldn't imagine anyone doing it but her. It would be a huge responsibility to carry on in the style to which NE Philly club had grown accustomed, but the club voted and now it was in my hands.

I'm happy to report that my executive team made it easy to continue our core value of conducting our meetings in a warm and friendly environment. My team consisted of Bill McCulley, V.P. of Ed., Aileen Hill, Secretary, Dennis Deehan, SAA, Carol Deppen V.P. of Membership, David Lembo, V.P. of P.R., and Cathy Adams, Treasurer.

Several members will continue in these roles, but come July 1, our new President-elect, Armando Vega, will take charge and continue on the legacy of a club where each member can continue to learn and grow in a warm and friendly environment at NE Philly Toastmasters International.

Judy Miller, President, NE Philly Toastmasters

District 38 NEWS Page 6 June 2013

Education Awards Continued from page 5

Division E CC Black, Ronald F. CC Burbage, Thomas N. ALS Byrnes, Jim LDREXC Byrnes, Jim CL Colon, Brian ACB Domzalski, Jennifer L. CL, ACB Hafich, Robert R. CC Hassler, Dennis CL Kaskowitz, Gary Scott CC Kelly, Galadriel B CC Kinder, Debra W. CC Lupisella, Adam CL Ma, Maria CC Massoudi, Kurt K CC McCurry, Nancy M CC McLeod, Shawn R. LDREXC, ALS McMann, Terrell C. CC Mengel, Stephen M. ACB Oravec, Theresa V. CC Owens, Kathryn A. ACS Parker, David C. CC Quimby, Kenneth H CC Stutzman, Katrina D. CC Werkheiser, Tina M CC Yeager, Leslie Alane

Division F CL, ACB Arnaiz, Grace Leano CL Asch, Caya LDREXC Byron, Barrie S. CC Desai, Roopak DTM, ACG Gardner, Linda CC Kim, Sunok CC King, Dawn M CL Kura, Anuradha CC Laxamana, Leah L ACS Lewis, Michelle L. ACB Macauley, Bunting CL Minchin, Jeffrey W. CL Palendrano, Christina ACB, ALB Phillips, Katie W ...continued in next column...

SM x TM = $$$: Part III: Career & Business Insurance

By Rae-Ann Ruszkowski

Create Your Own Insurance! In Parts I & II, we covered repurposing your speeches, and tools to build your stage. Here we

address creating career and business insurance.

It’s more important than ever to find your

voice, know & grow your strengths, and demonstrate relevance & expertise. You can no longer put on blinders and go to your little gray cube. Competition is fierce, and the economic environment more unpredictable. You now have access to the tools, you have the power: Take more control of and create your future opportunities before you need them!

Become the CEO of your own company – You!, where every job is a project / a temporary position, every

contact is a future referral, and your speaking - social media skills set you apart. Nurture those skills and relationships.

Top 7 Tips to create career & business insurance:

1. Use TM to hone your voice, to id your strengths, to network.

2. Define & distinguish yourself through your deliverables, your methods, & your style.

3. Use SM to present your difference & why you are the solution. If you don’t toot your own horn, who will know when you’ve entered and can solve someone’s issues?

4. Use SM consistently to better communicate, influence, network, and measure your impact on the world. Use SM to manage and drive perceptions.

5. Know & grow your ROI (return on investment), through your speaking and your SM Communication

skills. Why should someone listen to you – hire you? Notice what people respond to, and how many people, and deliver more. Notice what people don’t respond to, and tweak.

6. Use TM & SM to stay relevant and valuable.

7. Use SM to highlight your TM HPL, ALB, contest win, governorship, & 50% membership growth achievements and lessons learned.

By ‘rocking’ a social media tool and becoming crystal clear of your strengths, you drive your social currency and create insurance. Aren’t your career and income worth the time?

Now launching! The new Speakers Bureau! First meeting is July 10. If you are serious about using your speaking skills to take you to the next level at work or in biz, then visit sjspeakersbureau.eventbrite.com/ to find out more and sign up.

Online Resources

We have many online resources, including our club websites, District 38 website, Toastmasters International website, Facebook pages, and LinkedIn groups.

The following is a selection of valuable resources to help your club and area succeed.

Magazine You can read Toastmasters with the digital edition of Toastmaster Magazine.

Video Resources Review, share, and be inspired by a wide collection of video resources, including member testimonials, The “what goes on at a meeting” Toastmasters Experience, and

communication tips.

Stories Learn about Toastmasters from around the world on the Toastmasters Q&A page.

Do you have favorite online resources that help your club or area succeed? Share them by sending email to pro@tmdistrict38.org.

Education Awards Continued from column 1… we have so many!

Division F ACB Quinerly, James S. ACB Reuter, Karen P. CC Roldan, David Paul ACG Satz, Ronald W CL SERCEY, JAMES ACG Shevlin, Lois CC Shlegle, David C. ACB Sliker, Jaime L. CC Taylor, Merlene I. CC Zacharias, Natalie

The educational program is the heart of every Toastmasters club.

District 38 NEWS Page 7 June 2013

The John E. Foster, DTM, Achievement Award was established in 1997 by Terry Schutt, DTM, PDG and then District Governor June Cottrell-Miller, DTM. This annual award recognizes a District 38 member who exemplifies the Toastmasters Vision and Mission and is presented every spring at the District 38 Conference.

John E. Foster, DTM, PID after whom the award is named, was the first recipient. A Past International Director and a Past Distinguished District Governor, John Foster is a well-recognized and highly respected leader throughout the Toastmasters organization. His continuous participation in Toastmasters activities is one of the many reasons why John was selected as the first recipient and namesake of the Award. For past recipients and nomination procedures, see tmdistrict38.org/FosterAward.html.

The 2013 recipient of the John E. Foster, DTM, Achievement Award is John Brown. John Brown is a Toastmaster for more than 20 years. Testimonials for John Brown’s service include compelling endorsements that include the following recognition statements:

With long selfless service on behalf of Toastmasters. John willingly, happily, and selflessly serves Toastmasters International through his recruitment efforts and promotion of TMI. He has served

the District as an officer, co-organized a District Conference. He is a fixture at District Conferences and has served and continues to serve individual clubs as a member, and officer, a founder and a mentor.

John’s devotion to the best interest of the individual member that makes him such an effective Toastmaster.

Demonstrated by his willingness again and again to serve in administrative roles at the club, area, division and district levels. But it is John’s devotion to the individual members that is most

striking. He sees the earnest application of the Distinguished Club Program as being the benchmark to measure how effectively clubs serve their membership.

John is a self-proclaimed toastmaster junkie. He gives one hundred percent in all he does and steps up to help whenever help is needed.

Photo: John is presented with the 2013 John E. Foster award by with 2012 award recipient Ronni Laino and John E. Foster. Congratulations, John Brown, on this well-deserved recognition.

John Brown, DTM, is 2013 Recipient of the John E. Foster, DTM, Achievement Award

Do you have a Toastmasters tote? You join Toastmasters. You are inspired. You sign up for roles. Then your new member kit arrives in the mail. You recognize the Competent Communicator (CC) manual… and use it. Hopefully, you wrote your name on the cover (after all, we all have the same manual).

What did you do with your other resources? Where do you file your completed manuals? When I joined Toastmasters over 10 years ago, I recall that I did not recognize the value of or use all of the new member kit

resources. Now I know better.

I remembered to bring my CC manual when I presented a prepared speech. However, I missed opportunities to track my progress because I attended meetings without my Competent Leader (CL) manual.

A fellow club member recently gave a speech about the alphabet soup of Toastmasters. What is that ACG? How do I earn the CL? How do we get there? By working the program and keeping good records.

Simmer your own alphabet soup recipe to perfection by organizing your Toastmasters resources in one place.

I use a Toastmasters bag. I use this bag only for Toastmasters, and I bring the bag to every meeting. In my bag: manuals; blank paper; sheets of green, yellow, red paper to use as a timing device backup; cough drops; writing utensils (enough to share with guests); tissues; name badge... you get the picture. As you cook up your own Toastmasters alphabet soup, congratulate yourself on your progress and keep track of your accomplishments. Serve and repeat.

Tip: Get and keep a Toastmasters bag. Don’t attend a meeting without it.

By Barrie Byron, ACG, D38 PRO

District 38 NEWS Page 8 June 2013

By Mikey Kelly, DTM, Division A Governor & Area 22A Governor, President Club #863788 Tobyhanna Army STRONG Communicators

You would never have believed the Division A contest unless you were right there, in the thick of the action, shoehorned into a room full of over 70 people (that technically should have held only 55.) There were heartfelt, touching speeches from our contestants that took public speaking and the art of evaluating to a higher level. There was supportive teamwork among the contest helpers and from applauding audience members. And there was also a little bit more...

Model Speaker Jerry Shockey regaled the audience with a wonderful speech about love; a love that he shared with his recently deceased wife Beth (Mainland FAA Toastmasters.) No one envied the evaluators who had to generate feedback on Jerry's speech, which earned him a standing ovation. Jerry touched us all with his bravery in sharing his heart at such a vulnerable time.

Also sharing his heart that day was Mr. Ronald James of Susquehanna Icebreakers Toastmasters (Area 28A) who surprised his lady friend with a public marriage proposal!

Then the Area Governors from Areas 11, 12, and 28 presented Division Governor Mikey Kelly with an engraved clock. In receiving the token of gratitude, Mikey was rendered publicly speechless. (Those of us who know Mikey know how rare this is!) Mikey stands out as an "extra mile" performer, proactively helping all the Area Governors in his Division, lending a hand above his chain of command, serving as expediter and mentor, filling the vacancy left in Area 22 as an Area Governor, and consistently going above and beyond in any capacity.

(...If you were still holding your breath about Ronald James' marriage proposal, she said "YES!")

And if all that excitement wasn't enough, here are the Division A contests' outcomes:

Evaluation Contest

1st Place: Elizabeth Zumay

2nd Place: Sherry Beyar

3rd Place: Rey Roman

International Speech Contest

1st Place: Dan Hershey

2nd Place: Ronald James

3rd Place: Sara Rock

Photo: Toastmaster Ronal James and bride-to-be Annie Eltz. She said YESSSSSS. The wedding is September 21st, 2013.

Standing Room Only Division A Speech Contest: You Wouldn’t Have Believed It

Princeton Toastmasters “Off the Rails, Wind in our Sails” Celebrates Creative Abilities By Barrie Byron, VP PR Princeton Toastmasters, Todd Greenwood, DTM, and extended creative team

Creativity is a vital source of energy and wonder. The dynamic communication that we practice at every meeting comes from the same visceral, emotional, and spiritual place where creativity lives. Ultimately, the more that we can see our public speaking practice as a playful extension of our creative abilities, the more likely we are to be willing to step out in ways we haven't been willing to try in the past. It is through this process that we learn and grow.

Princeton Toastmasters planned and executed an amazingly creative meeting on April 14, featuring “off the rails” enhancements that included:

Speaking in the round with a declared speaking area that even

had people sitting on the stage itself.

No handshakes. We used a hip bump when taking and leaving the stage.

No clapping. We used noise makers, including cell phone rings.

No paper agenda. Agenda (creatively produced!) was projected on the wall.

Speech evaluations were delivered by a panel and provided enhanced well-rounded feedback. The meeting role titles were equally creative, including:

Sultan of Spontaneity: Toastmaster Roaming Wrangler (creativity leaders) Luminary of Logistics: SAA Premier Prolocutor: President Meeting Maestro: Toastmaster Vocabulary Virtuoso: Grammarian Speech Stars: Prepared Speakers

Humor Honcho: Joke Master

Feedback Friends were the GE and team; including: Top Cat Critiquer: GE Dean of Diction: Grammarian Crutch Critic: Ah Counter Tick Tock Tracker: Timer; Proctor Proctor Provocateur Totaling Tellers: ballot counters

Even our club leaders had creative titles: Premier Prolocutor: President; Media Mogul: VP PR; Shepherd of Scholarship: VPE; Commandant of the Currency: Treasurer; Keeper of the Community: DTM; Preserver of Points: Secretary; Luminary of Logistics: SAA; Heroic eHarmonizer: Mentor Coordinator. Join us at Princeton Toastmasters Club, Division F, Area 29, Club 3954, Beneath the Pews, Corner of Prayer & Popcorn, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays. Visit us in person and at www.princetontoastmasters.org.

District 38 NEWS Page 9 June 2013

By Dan Dougherty, ACS ALB, VPE of Professionally Speaking Toastmasters

I joined Professionally Speaking Toastmasters five years ago to learn to communicate about difficult subjects, such as economics. Along the way, a founding member of the club encouraged me to speak openly about my life as a person with epilepsy.

Photo: Dan Dougherty at Ambler Rotary

A few years ago I was trained by the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA as a Patient Educator. In 2011 the Epilepsy Foundation asked me to speak at their annual Mardi Gras Gala to unveil their video known as Faces of Epilepsy. As I viewed the video, the spark was lit! A positive face was needed to put on epilepsy to the public.

Shortly afterward, I was invited by a friend of my father’s to speak to a local Kiwanis Club. A fellow Toastmaster club member, Bob Lankin, invited me to speak to his Rotary club. From those two experiences, I began to knock on doors of Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. Since June of 2012, I have spoken to 20 Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to raise awareness of epilepsy!! Recently I began speaking to nursing students at Jefferson University Hospital.

If it were not from the preparation and support from Professionally Speaking Toastmasters, I would not be so lucky today to be honored to share with others my epilepsy experience.

A Toastmaster’s Experience Outside the Club

Social Media to Help Your Toastmasters Club Grow

By Dan Dougherty, ACS ALB, VPE of Professionally Speaking Toastmasters

Professionally Speaking Toastmasters has been active over 15 years and has helped many individuals get the confidence to overcome the fear in public speaking. As a club, we began to look at social media to spread the word of what Professionally Speaking and other Toastmaster clubs offer. A meetup.com account was created by a fellow member and has brought interested individuals to come and visit to find out what exactly is Toastmasters. For guests, meetup.com has been very productive, but we see a better opportunity in attracting members from a larger audience in our recent fan page created on Facebook.

Facebook allows Professionally Speaking to post photos of speakers

and share news in a place that the world can see what our club is up to. This strategy has a more personal impact, which will hopefully attract guests who will become new members to take advantage of the secret riches that Toastmasters offers.

To fellow Toastmasters clubs, take advantage of a Facebook fan page to

spread the word of our secret success in helping those find confidence in Public speaking and self-development at no cost!!

For details about Professionally Speaking Toastmasters, visit http://4521.toastmastersclubs.org.

Facebook Page Tips Consider these guidelines for your Club Facebook pages to benefit members and increase exposure:

Include relevant information in the short description. Use the official Toastmasters logo from http://www.toastmasters.org/logos.

Ensure that your Facebook page complies with official Toastmasters branding. Review the brand refresher talking points at www.toastmasters.org/TalkingPoints.

In the About section of the page, include:

Club name and number

Geography

Meeting time and day of week

Guests/open status

Area, division, district number

That the club is part of Toastmasters International.

Toastmasters International and Club Mission statements, our envisioned future statement.

The Vice President of Public Relations is a good candidate to administer your club Facebook page. Some clubs appoint another member, or even several administrators.

Some clubs use a private Facebook group, other club pages have public profiles. Work out a strategy that is relevant to your club environment. Encourage your members to “Like” your page so that your posts show in their newsfeed.

You can share posts to your timeline. Did you know that District 38 has a fan page? Like us at www.facebook.com/tmdistrict38.

Did you know that Toastmasters International has two pages?

The Official Toastmasters International Members Group

Toastmasters International Official Fan Page

Come on and get social!

District 38 NEWS Page 10 June 2013

Thank you to many Toastmasters who provided resources and content for our newsletter, including:

District Top Leader Trio Jo Stante, DTM governor@tmdistrict38.org

Paula Tomko, DTM lget@tmdistrict38.org

Cynthia A. Brown, DTM lgm@tmdistrict38.org

And other members, including:

Aileen J. Hill, Secretary, Northeast (NE) Philly Toastmasters

Barrie Byron, ACG, D38 PRO, VP PR Princeton Toastmasters

Dan Dougherty, ACS ALB, VPE of Professionally Speaking Toastmasters

Jean Shipos, DTM

Judy Miller, CC, ALB, President, NE Philly Toastmasters

Michael Anderson, CL, Area 24C Governor

Mikey Kelly, DTM

Rae-Ann Ruszkowski, CC

Ronni Laino, DTM, PDG

Valerie Price, CC, VP PR Camden County Toastmasters

And many other supportive members. Thank you all!

It takes a village! 714 Reading Toastmasters Club 5/1/1949 1189 Camden County Toastmasters Club 5/1/1953 1540 Doylestown Club 6/1/1954 2435 York Toastmasters Club 6/1/1957 2706 Lehigh Valley Toastmasters Club 5/1/1958 2886 Sub & Surface Club 6/1/1959 2677 Boardwalk Club 4/1/1969 397 Blue Bell Toastmasters Club 6/1/1970 3954 Princeton Toastmasters Club 5/1/1979 4887 Moorestown Area Toastmasters Club 6/1/1982 4891 Community Club 6/1/1982 5217 Textile Speechweavers Club 6/1/1983 1191 Picket Post Toastmasters Club 6/1/1985 1042 Toast of the Town 6/1/1985 6280 His Toastmaster`s Voice Club 6/1/1986 6275 Lehigh Valley Creative Communicators 6/1/1986 6520 Union Public Speaker’s Club 4/1/1987 8892 Lower Bucks Toastmasters 6/1/1992 9346 PDE Toastmasters Club 5/1/1993 6375 Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters Club 6/1/1995 4414 Speak EZ 5/1/1996 6120 Big Blue Club 5/1/1997 5087 ETS Toastmasters Club 6/1/1997 1607 Greater Scranton Roaring Ramblers Club 6/1/1998 6655 PPL Power Talkers Club 4/1/2000 465 Now Hear This Club 5/6/2002 8801 Going Deep Club 4/28/2003 9945 Susquehanna Icebreaker Club 6/30/2003 643401 Fort Washington Communicators Toastmasters 4/1/2004 682559 ML Bull Masters Club 6/4/2004 755315 Toastmasters In Unity Club 5/3/2005 680950 Franklin & Marshall College Toastmasters 5/23/2005 712981 Group GAB Club 6/1/2005 762836 Talk of the Rock 6/1/2005 787692 WorleyParsons Club 6/10/2005 798761 Positively Charged Toastmasters 6/21/2005 858553 HUD Crystal Tea Toastmasters 6/19/2006 930192 Treasury Toastmasters 6/29/2006 800505 On Your Siders 4/1/2007 1154987 RWJF Toastmasters 4/1/2008 1165776 Under The Red Umbrella 4/14/2008 970618 AH-Mazing Toastmasters 4/15/2008 1316482 Toastmasters By The Pond 4/8/2009 1349073 ToastMARKers 6/18/2009 1460223 Swede Talkers 4/1/2010 1234456 Koinonia Speakers 4/7/2010 1347465 Kutztown Area Toastmasters 4/20/2010 1482258 BARDS 4/23/2010 1492668 Disinfection Connection 5/17/2010 1304762 sNAAAP Dragons Toastmasters 6/10/2010 1510228 Lincoln Toastmasters 6/23/2010 1509406 Albridge Noon 6/23/2010 1510152 Power Partners Toastmasters 6/28/2010 1437817 Scholastic Toastmasters 6/30/2010 1748386 HYP (Harrisburg Young Professionals) Toastmasters 4/4/2011 1814430 Iron Mountain Toastmasters 5/9/2011 1645608 Speaking Guaranteed Club 5/16/2011 1772531 Coatesville VAMC Toastmasters 5/17/2011 1882423 Speaking Weiser 6/27/2011

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations TLI Officer Training Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) provides club officer training. Learn how to achieve success as a club officer by attending one of the following TLI events:

TLI East – Saturday July 13th 8:30am – 2:00pm Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542

TLI West – Saturday July 27th 8:30am – 2:00pm Central Penn College, 600 Valley Road Summerdale, PA 17093

Last Chance TLI – Thursday, August 29th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Villanova University, Room Location: TBA, Villanova, PA 19085

See the District 38 calendar for details.

Club Leadership Handbook Incoming club officers receive the Club Leadership Handbook that is full of practical advice to point you in the right direction. You can also access the online Club Leadership Handbook.

Pay special attention to your specific role and the Toastmasters calendar, and use the handbook as a reference throughout your term. The tools and resources in this handbook guide you in creating strategies for success and in fulfilling your duties as a leader. As a club leader, you play an important role in the mission of Toastmasters International: We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Have fun serving!

Twitter Get timely updates, announce-

ments, and District 38 news items on Twitter.

Follow @tmdistrict38 Not on twitter? You can get

messages on your cell phone. Send text

message to 40404: FOLLOW tmdistrict38

District 38 NEWS Page 11 June 2013

District 38 147 clubs with 3,749 members in eastern Pennsylvania and southern and central New Jersey.

www.tmdistrict38.org www.facebook.com/tmdistrict38 Follow us on Twitter @tmdistrict38

Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Club Mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International Values Integrity

Respect

Service

Excellence

Toastmasters International Envisioned Future To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

Club Anniversaries (continued from page 10)

1588139 Training Resource Group 6/28/2011 2525818 ATL Toastmasters Club 6/15/2012 2265659 The Hot Air Society 6/21/2012 2557960 RLI Please Speak Up 6/27/2012 2556837 Xfinity Communicators 6/27/2012 1349073 ToastMARKers 6/18/2009 1460223 Swede Talkers 4/1/2010 1234456 Koinonia Speakers 4/7/2010 1347465 Kutztown Area Toastmasters 4/20/2010 1482258 BARDS 4/23/2010 1492668 Disinfection Connection 5/17/2010 1304762 sNAAAP Dragons Toastmasters 6/10/2010 1510228 Lincoln Toastmasters 6/23/2010 1509406 Albridge Noon 6/23/2010 1510152 Power Partners Toastmasters 6/28/2010 1437817 Scholastic Toastmasters 6/30/2010 1748386 HYP (Harrisburg Young Professionals) Toastmasters 4/4/2011 1814430 Iron Mountain Toastmasters 5/9/2011 1645608 Speaking Guaranteed Club 5/16/2011 1772531 Coatesville VAMC Toastmasters 5/17/2011 1882423 Speaking Weiser 6/27/2011 1588139 Training Resource Group 6/28/2011 2525818 ATL Toastmasters Club 6/15/2012 2265659 The Hot Air Society 6/21/2012 2557960 RLI Please Speak Up 6/27/2012 2556837 Xfinity Communicators 6/27/2012 3146251 ACE Philadelphia Toastmasters 4/8/2013 3250842 Lancaster General Health Toastmasters 5/31/2013

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Toastmasters Leadership Resources Serving as a district leader or club officer is a great responsibility and an exciting opportunity. As with all important endeavors, having access to the right resources will help ensure success. Did you know that the district and club leadership resources are available online?

Are you interested in serving, but are still in the “what duties will I perform in this term of service?” stage?

Do you strive to serve as a club officer?

You are in luck! Many resources are available to help you create strategies

for success, answer questions and fulfill duties – whether you’re a district leader, a new club officer, or a future officer.

Club Officer Resources

District Leader Resources

Brand Portal

PR Corner

District Websites

Policies and Protocol

Area Governor's Club Visit Reports

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