toastmasters district 59 - year 2014-15

DISTRICT 59

New structure and Team for 2014-15

District 59

Continental Europe

Presents

District 59

Continental Europe

It’s all about people

A First Good Step

District 59 will be a smaller District from 1 July 2014. Dynamic as before

it promises to be ever more cohesive as experienced Toastmasters will

be closer to each other. As a result, challenges can be faced with greater

confidence. Continued success is guaranteed!

Being smaller than the “old” D59 allows the District Core team to focus

more on current clubs and geography. Clubs that will be part of D59 are

mostly good clubs where Toastmasters International values and stand-

ards are applied. These clubs have a wealth of knowledge and a good

support system to further help each other improve. District 59 has

“powerful tools” to ensure the excellence of all clubs, so that these pro-

vide continued great value to their members.

Situated in Western Europe, as well as in parts of Central Europe, Dis-

trict 59 will have to look inwards and expand inside its boundaries.

I have worked with many people in our District and can readily assure

you that District 59 has excellent leaders, good entrepreneurs and, most

importantly, wonderful people. The new District Officers whom I present

to you in this newsletter are just that – Excellent! Each one has vast ex-

perience and knowledge – the fundamentals to be great leaders. Further,

the Core Team is highly experienced and possesses the necessary know

-how to handle all situations. District 59 will be in good hands.

One of the main concerns at the beginning of the new Toastmasters year

is not getting to know/meet the new District Officers. As outgoing District

Governor, I wish to safeguard against this… I thus present the great

Team that will lead District 59 in 2014-2015.

I wish all of you much fun and success!

On a more personal note, I remain available to contribute to the AMAZ-

ING SUCCESS STORY of District 59.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

OFFICER:

Ruxandra Balboa-PoystiI

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

João de Mendonça

ENGLISH REVISION

(by alphabetical order)

Cormac Walsh

Rui Henriques

CONTRIBUTORS

All members of the

new team 2014-15

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

João de Mendonça

District Governor 2013-14

D59 Continental Europe

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Experience

Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, District 59, 2013-2014

D59 Reformation Committee Chair 2011-12, D59 Realignment Committee, 2012-13

Co-Founder, D59 Strategic Advisory Board, 2009; and Chair, Strategic Advisory Board, 2010-

2011

Division Governor, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

Area Governor 2006-07

Charter Member of: Toastmasters of The Hague, 2003; Almere Toastmasters, 2007; Rotterdam

Toastmasters, 2009; and Leiden Toastmasters, 2011;

Co-Chair D59 Conference in The Hague “Springtime at the Beach”, 2010

President, Toastmasters of The Hague, 2005-2006 and 2011-2012; and VP Membership and

Treasurer, Leiden Toastmasters, 2010-2011; and

Trainer/facilitator at countless Officer Training and educational sessions for ordinary members.

Personal goals

“Create a District Officers team that will grow per-

sonally both as leaders and as communicators. I be-

lieve n ‘Together we can accomplish anything’. “

District Goals

“I am confident that the new District 59 will

reach the President Distinguished status in

2014-2015. The key is ‘Quality Meetings’. We

will work towards this goal. This will directly lead

to better educational achievements and more

members.”

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MARIKE DIJSTERHUIS

Since 2010, she has been a member of Rotterdam Toastmasters. She was club secretary, a contestant in the 2012 International Speech Division Con-test. Since 2012 roles at District Conferences: 2012 and 2013 Workshops (Rheinland Rhetoric Retreat; Officers Training), 2012-13 Area Governor and Assistant Division Governor Marketing, and 2013-14 Division Governor.

“Let’s shine and stick together: encourage members to develop their talents, train officers so they feel confident and motivated, organize inspiring and exiting conferences!”

CORE TEAM


MARCO MEIRELES

In October 2009, he joined the Young Entrepreneurs Toastmasters, a prospect club. As VPE he helped guide this club to rank #2 in District 59 Extended DCP. He be-came Club President in 2011-12, reaching an even higher new goal: rank #1 – Best club in District 59. In 2012-13, he was recognised as Area Governor of the Year for achieving the following results in his area: 5 new clubs, 3 new prospect clubs; Presi-dent’s Distinguished Area and Best Area in Education. In 2013-14 he was President of Taguspark Toastmasters Club and also Division L Governor with the following results to date: District 59 PR award for Toastmasters Portugal Newsletter on two occasions, 5 new clubs, 11 prospect clubs and President's Distinguished Division. At the same time, he has managed to find time to complete his Educational and Leader-ship tracks thus becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).

“My goals as a District Officer are: 1. Replicate at District level the best practices I had the chance to apply in Portugal; 2. Motivate and help the leadership in the creation of bigger and more specialized

teams; 3. Support the District to increase the effectiveness of Club Building; and 4. Act as a mentor in helping our leaders create more clubs and increase member-

ship substantially.”

DERMOT MURPHY

He has been a Toastmaster since 2000 and he has held various roles at different levels: Club President, Area Governor, District Governor and Revitalised Education Program Ambassador. He has set up and sponsored a new club and also helped revive a weak club. He is interested in the changing nature of Toastmasters as it adapts to a rapidly changing world in terms of technology and members' expecta-tions.

“I hope to emphasize the importance of public relations in Toastmasters at all levels of the organization. I hope to do this by connecting with Area Governors, Division Governors and Club Presidents and their respective PR Officers with a view to help-ing them use all the resources available to them to promote their activities in a variety of ways: websites, blogs, social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and also more traditional methods (newspaper articles, radio interviews, TV slots, flyers and post-ers). There are so many exciting ways that Toastmasters can be promoted in our local communities (open houses, corporate events, demo meetings) which many PR officers may not be aware of. The ultimate outcome of my role as District PRO will be an increased awareness of Toastmasters both within and outside the organization, more promotional activities and consequently more retained members, more new members and more new clubs!”

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MANIE CONRADIE

In 2009 he joined TM Fonske Leuven, a brand new club in Belgium. Since then he has gained vast experience filling roles both within and beyond the club. He has helped organize area and division contests. In 2012-2013 he was Division Governor in Belgium which achieved Select Distinguished sta-tus.

At present he is Revitalised Education Program Ambassador.

“I will work to ensure that the newly reformed district transition runs smoothly as we find our way for moving forward. I want to see District 59 as number 1 in the world in the coming year!”

JAMES SORLIE

Since joining Toastmasters in January 2012 in his adopted Portugal, James has completed his CC, CL and ALB. He has served as his home club's treasurer since January 2013; participated in numerous area and division events; and actively supports club building initiatives throughout Portugal. When travelling abroad, James enjoys visiting local Toastmasters clubs, sharing and comparing experiences, and especially meeting like-minded enlightened TM-folk.

“My mission as District Treasurer will be to ensure rigour, fidelity and fiduci-ary responsibility of district finances, as well as to architect sustainable se-cure cloud-based mechanisms/solutions for historical record keeping. As a Toastmaster, my medium-term goals are to complete the advanced commu-nication and leadership levels (ACB/ACS and ALS), as well as the High Performance Leadership program. “

JOÃO DE MENDONÇA

João has progressed through all the officer roles possible, from Sergeant-at-Arms to Club President, from Area to Division Governor, and from LGM to District Governor. He was always ready to try different approaches: he inno-vated by inviting World Champions to be keynote speakers at Toastmasters conferences in Europe, club building with small local teams, new roles in education to support clubs, amongst many other initiatives. Throughout his Toastmasters path, he has experienced many successes and a “true feeling” of belonging to a great team in Continental Europe. He is a proud D59 mem-ber.

“After my term as DG, I would like to serve the new District Team as best as possible, supporting them where they feel my contribution can add value. I believe this new team is a winning team. May they fulfil their personal devel-opment and also reach district goals. I will also look for new ways to support clubs in my area and division. On a more personal level, I want to dedicate more time to my communication progress as well as coach others obtain

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Division A Governor

Goals for 2014-15

“I am very happy to begin this adventure with my fellow

Toastmasters in France. I am extremely motivated and

have already started preparing for this role and I am really

looking forward to working with the new team.

As Division Governor, I will work with the Area Governors

to create more clubs in each area. Our areas have 3 or 4

clubs, I believe they have to look at their long-term poten-

tial for growth. It’s huge! I expect to charter all the prospect

clubs we have now and I am sure we are going to find new

members to create other new clubs.

I will encourage and promote a broad participation of are-

as and clubs in every Division activity.

In every club, I would like to get more quality and more

performance. I will use my experience to help, to motive

and to guide the Area Governors in their mission and

serve clubs and members.

I will insist on the importance of all officers being trained

twice in the year: through training, Area and Division Gov-

ernors have the opportunity to acquire leadership.”

She joined Toastmasters in April 1998 to improve

her writing, speaking and communication skills. She

has held many leadership roles since then including

being Area Governor for two years. She is now a

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).

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DIVISION A

France North Area Club Nr St. Club Name City

6631 Forum des Rives de Seine Paris - Boulogne

630139 Eiffelturm Club Paris

778487 Expressions TM Club Paris

2331986 Club du Lac Creteil

6286 Agora 75 Club Paris

840219 L'ETINCELLE Paris

939829 Toastmasters Les Ailes Paris

2837970 Toastmasters Paris Etoile Paris

3510 Calliope Club Orleans-Olivet

7468 Eloquence 45 Club Orleans-Olivet

6712 Lutece 75 Club Paris

3643606 Prosp. Poitiers France Pros Club Poitiers

1514407 Speech Masters Paris

3230 Toastmasters of Paris Paris

3380615 La Défense Toastmasters Paris

1575 Toastmasters 75 Club Paris

8018 The Europeans Paris

660156 Busy Professionals Paris

1492675 OECD Paris

3563004 Prosp. Montevrain France Pros Club Paris

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Colleen Shaugnessy Larsson

A member of TM75 Club since March 2010. She is a ACS and ALB. Her experience includes: Club President 2011-2013; Club webmaster; Easy-Speak Champion 2013; Easy-Speak instructional video productions; Assistant Division Gov Education & Training 2013-2014; Area Governor 2013-2014 (started in May) and completed her HPL in March 2014.

“I want to bring to 2014-15: Inter-club workshops and education sessions; jointly held Area contests and officer training; cooperation and coordination with other Area Governors.”

Sylvie Klajman

She has had different roles at club level like President and VPE before being Area Governor. She has her CC and ALB, and is also a mentor. This year, she is support-ing and helping clubs in her Area by organizing events and encouraging them to achieve their goals. She loves visiting clubs and developing leadership skills in oth-ers. Her motto is: lead by example, set best practices, ensure a good atmosphere in clubs and good support to members.

“As Area Governor, I will focus on three objectives: (1) develop clubs and help them grow; (2) Promote the benefits of Toastmasters and charter new clubs; (3)Favour

Franciane Bozor

She has been a Toastmasters since 2007 and is currently a member of Agora 75 Club. She has reached CC and ALB levels.

Francoise Le Reste

He has been Toastmasters since 1991 and she reacehd DTM award. Her willing is to start

again our programme. She has a large experience as District Officers since she was already

Area Goveror and Division governor.

“Been governor of a weak area I intend to regenerate it helping the weak club and I hope to star a new bilingual club in another town which doesn't yet hold a Toastmasters club”

Shelley Mulon

She joined Toastmasters of Paris in January 2011 to learn to speak in public on the subject of autism. She was Sergeant-at-Arms and has been VPM since 2012. At her club, she organized a most successful Membership Evening; and her HPL was on membership beyond the area of Paris. She helped La Defense and Val D'Europe clubs reach charter level. She enjoys attend-ing and participating in workshops, Officer training, and supporting other Toastmasters.

“Her goals are: (1)Serve and support each club, helping them achieve excellence and Distin-guished status; (2) Link clubs and areas by working closely with other AGs and clubs; (3) En-courage clear communication; (4) Lead by listening and adapting; (5) Building trust and creat-ing an open environment, favourable to sharing, learning and laughing! “


Division B Governor

Like many I came to Toastmasters to improve my

speaking - and “was lucky enough” to twice win at

Belgian level. Then I became fascinated by organis-

ing quality meetings. I was President of my club

twice, organized three Division events and was Edu-

cation Chair of the D59 Spring Conference 2013, in

Antwerp. As 2013-14 Area governor, I tried to give

back by mentoring and coaching others.

Goals for 2014-15

More opportunities for members: by strengthening

clubs and supporting new ones; by mobilising re-

sources at Division level; by supporting contests and

activities in local languages.

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Belgium, Luxembourg and Lorraine Area Club Nr St. Club Name City Country

4935 Le Club des Orateurs Brussels Belgium

962411 Berlaymont Toastmasters of Brussels Brussels Belgium

2263308 Toastmasters Lille Lille France

3039236 Prosp. Liege Belgium Liege Belgium

3286 Brussels Club Brussels Belgium

895375 Claddagh Club Brussels Belgium

921076 Black Forest Toastmasters of Brussels Brussels Belgium

1363513 Atomium Toastmasters of Brussels Brussels Belgium

3684988 Prosp. Brussels Belgium Pros- Artful Orators Brussels Belgium

8953 SHAPE International Toastmasters Club Mons Belgium

1302036 Armada Toastmasters Brussels Belgium

1366750 Toastmasters Fonske Leuven Leuven Belgium

1458076 ToastMasterCard Club Waterloo Belgium

3585194 Prosp. Bel Leuven - I-masters Leuven Belgium

1049050 Toastmasters Hasselt Hasselt Belgium

1225462 Toastmasters Antwerpen Antwerpen Belgium

1276679 Toastmasters Gent Gent Belgium

3145120 Speakers' Corner @ USG Professionals Antwerpen Belgium

3357092 Cronos Toastmasters Kontich Belgium

7067 Les Orateurs Du Jeudi Club Strassen Luxembourg

834396 Club des Orateurs Messins Metz France

1284269 Club des Dirigeants Communicants Metz France

2187867 EIB Toastmasters Club Luxembourg Luxembourg

491 Green Heart Club Kirchberg Luxembourg

2175 Bossuet Gaveliers Club Strassen Luxembourg

858404 Casemates Communicators Luxembourg Luxembourg

1413543 To Be Discussed Luxembourg Luxembourg

2944805 Saber Luxembourg Luxembourg

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Balint Juhasz

He become a Toastmasters in 2012. He finished his CC and CL, served as Sergeant-at-Arms and VP Education. He also took on other leadership roles like organizing the Luxembourg Talks (Fall Division Conference 2013). His “Toastmasters life” has been quite a ride!

“To serve a well functioning, developing Area. Strengthen the educational path in the Area, and provide members with the best Toastmasters experience possible.”

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Sandra Lizioli

She joined in March 2004. Quick to take on leadership roles, she was first Secretary then VP PR, awarded Toastmaster of the Year in 2005, after completing her CC and CL in the same year. Ten years later, she is ACS and ALB and she joined an advanced club in Belgium as VP PR, focusing on communications via social media, with a blog and Twitter account.

“Area B1 has recently been realigned to include all French-speaking clubs in Belgium, includ-ing one in Lille (France) and a new club in Liege. I want to: 1) integrate all four clubs into one harmonious area where there is a strong team spirit and support; 2) charter the Liege Club, 3) grow and build existing clubs; and 4) start a new club in my Area”.

Hannah van der Deijl

She joined Toastmasters in January 2013. She loves being a member of her young club and watching it grow. She helped launch the 'specialty meetings' at her club, where advanced members are challenged to a give a speech on a theme, such as storytelling.

“My focus will be on getting to know the culture of each club and sharing best practises and ideas across clubs. I also hope to pool resources between clubs when it comes to contest speeches and help contestants prepare their speeches at Area and Division level.“

Kirsten Ujvari

Started in the Brussels Club in 2009, she became VP Public Relations (twice) and VP Education. Moved to Toastmasters Antwerp Club and she became VP Educa-tion. For her, Toastmasters is about crossing barriers, learn while doing and con-necting through fun and sharing.

“Growing our Area in three pillars : (1) achieving goals while learning; (2) growing; and (3) having fun. Connecting clubs within the Area even more than in past years.”

Margarida Brites Nunes

She joined Toastmasters in 2009. She considers it an incredible experience in terms of human warmth, voluntary peer advice, personal growth and the opportunity to ex-pand personal horizons beyond the visible boundaries of what Toastmasters offers.

“Strive towards excellence at club level with the cooperation and consent of club

Konstantin Scheller

He joined Toastmasters in 2008 through the English gavel club Warwick Speakers. Now, he is a member of Black Forest club and Artful Orators of Brussels. He says he has had a fantastic ride until now and Toastmasters has changed him for the better.

“I want to make sure that clubs thrive and grow, that members and officers learn and that the quality and value is increased for all. For me, I want to progress further to-wards the distant goal of DTM.”


Division C Governor

This is his seventh year as a Toastmaster. It has

been an amazing learning experience, in terms of,

both communication and leadership. He has been

Area Governor and also had the opportunity to inter-

act with many Toastmasters in three continents.

Goals for 2014-15

“Inspire members to achieve their goals, create great-

er interaction among clubs and help our Division be-

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Netherlands Area Club Nr St. Club Name City

9210 Amsterdam Toastmasters Club Amsterdam

587070 De Sprekers Club Amsterdam

711294 Taste and Toastmasters Club Amsterdam

803664 Het Sprekersgilde Amsterdam

2853979 Prosp. Amsterdam Netherlands Pros Club Amsterdam

3074183 Fusion Toastmasters Amsterdam Amsterdam

3168427 Prosp. Alkmaar The Netherlands Alkmaar

3967809 Prosp. Haarlem North Holland Netherlands Pros Haarlem

3376324 Toastmasters STCA Amsterdam

1331542 Stenden Toastmasters Leewarden

801134 Toastmasters Epe Epe

1838841 Twente Toastmasters Enschede

3924056 Prosp. Groningen City Netherlands Groningen

3323798 Prosp. Apeldoorn Gelderland Netherlands Apeldoorn

3177173 U-Speak! Utrecht

849157 Utrecht Toastmasters Club Utrecht

1861273 Amersfoort Toastmasters Club Amersfoort

2997331 Almere Netherlands Almere

3559370 Prosp. Laren Netherlands Pros Club Laren

620921 Toastmasters of The Hague The Hague

1550131 Leiden Toastmasters Leiden

1523749 Tír na nÓg The Hague

3651894 AOC Toastmasters Rotterdam

935413 Rotterdam Toastmasters Rotterdam

1512971 Shell Toastmasters at Rijswijk (STAR) Rijswijk

1994030 De Euromasters Rotterdam

3697073 CB&I Couperus Corporate The Hague

3943870 Shell Toastmasters The Hague The Hague

777407 Toastmasters Eindhoven Eindhoven

1071665 Lighttown Speakers Eindhoven

1933731 Toastmasters Maastricht Maastricht

3168775 Prosp. NOA Toastmasters Club Elst

3339717 Prosp. Oosterhout Netherlands Oosterhout

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Marcel Damen

He joined Toastmasters in early 2012. He is about to complete his CC, CL and ALB awards. Since July 2012 he has held club officer roles at TM Eindhoven, namely as VP Membership and Club President.

“Connect and grow clubs as well as their members. My main focus will be coaching club officers. “

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Betty Laufferova

She is a CC and a dual member of Utrecht Toastmasters and of the prospect Gouden Raad Toastmasters in Laren. As VP Membership she is evaluating different possibilities to recruit new members, so as to help them with their self-development. She loves to share her experi-ence by delivering workshops for fellow Toastmasters.

“Listen to the opinions of others in order to make better decisions. Align Toastmaster events to the needs of today’s members so to help them with their self development, share events,

Gustavo Guerreiro

He joined Toastmasters in 2010. His leadership experience includes VPE and many different roles in his club in Rotterdam, as well and helping to organize club contests and other activi-ties. By the end of June 2014, he will have finished his ACB and ALB. He is ready and moti-vated to give back to the Toastmasters community as Area Governor.

“My main goals for 2014-2015 as Area Governor are: (1) facilitate the smooth implementa-tion of the upcoming changes in the Toastmasters Education Program; (2) support and moti-vate clubs to provide the best possible member experience, enhancing member retention and building membership; and (3) encourage ideas and cooperation between clubs and

Remco van der Kuijp

He was a charter member of De Euromasters (Rotterdam) 2011. Among his leadership chal-lenges in the past are: President of De Euromasters (Rotterdam) 2011-2014; Division J Treasurer 2012 - 2014 and Learning Master 2013-present. He remains a member of De Eu-romasters and has reached ACB and ALB level.

“Facilitate and create an atmosphere for clubs where they can thrive! “

Paolo Ciamarone

In 2000, there was virtually no sign of Toastmasters in the Netherlands. Some time has passed since then and he has helped many clubs get off the ground in the Neth-erlands, as well as in Italy. His focus nowadays is on clubs in the Amsterdam region; he would like to contribute to a strengthening of the interclub experience. Like in 2000, there remain many opportunities in Amsterdam to grow big!

“I want to make the Amsterdam Area a huge reference case for the whole district! “

Jacobs Gertjan

Gertjan joined Toastmasters in 2008 thanks to the enthusiasm of fellow Toastmasters Dermot Greene and Peter Zinn. He has been a member of 6 clubs in 3 countries over the past 6 years. He has also helped start a new club near his place of birth, Nijmegen. His leadership experience includes: Division Public Relation Officer and Assistant Area Governor Marketing (formerly J1 and J2).

"I aim to increase the standard of Toastmasters in the Netherlands and strengthen the clubs in remote areas of the Netherlands. I hope to achieve this by: supporting the growth of clubs in the northern provinces, helping them become an area in their own right; supporting the growth of clubs in the Nijmegen-Arnhem region and hosting a Corporate Summit."


Area Club Nr St. Club Name City

758337 Lisbon Toastmasters Club Lisboa

2394775 Lisbon MBA Toastmasters Club Lisboa

2897675 Lisboa Oriente Toastmasters Lisboa

3951143 Msearch Toastmasters Lisboa

3577638 Prosp. Santarem TM Club Santarém

1361615 Young Entrepreneurs TM Club Lisboa

3262420 Pestana Sintra Toastmasters Club Beloura-Sintra

3263044 Taguspark Toastmasters Club Oeiras

3653173 Business Leaders TM Oeiras

4023798 International Speakers Oeiras

1495468 Clube Toastmasters de Aveiro Aveiro

1570181 Coimbra Toastmasters Club Coimbra

2154508 Leiria TM Club Leiria

3627485 Viseu TM Club Viseu

3750897 Castelo Branco TM Club Castelo Branco

3826219 Prosp. Guarda Toastmasters Club Guarda

965761 Oporto Toastmasters Club Porto

1165662 Braga Toastmasters Club Braga

1240632 Mind Business Toastmasters Club Porto

2177876 Tecmaia Toastmasters Club Maia

3743181 Invicta Toastmasters Club Porto

3750896 Speed Up Toastmasters Club Porto

1961400 Toastmasters de Beja Beja

2309332 Algarve Toastmasters Club Faro

3012224 Evora Toastmasters Club Évora

3651492 Portimão Toastmasters Club Portimão

1990617 Montijo Toastmasters Club Montijo

2929225 Almada Communication Leaders Almada

2079056 Barreiro Toastmasters Club Barreiro

2831594 Prosp. Setubal Portugal TM Club Setubal

1425176 Business Speakers TM Club Lisboa

3653162 Advanced Toastmasters Runners Lisboa

2931301 Funchal Toastmasters Club Funchal

3648260 Torres Vedras TM Torres Vedras

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Portugal

She has been a member of Oporto Toastmas-

ters Club since 2008. She had held several po-

sitions in her club: like VP Membership, VP Ed-

ucation, VP Public Relations and Club Presi-

dent. She has also embraced other leadership

roles: 2013 Division L Spring Conference Con-

test Chair; co-coordinator of a Speechcraft Pro-

gram held at the Portuguese Energy Company

(EDP); and Area L4 Club Building.

Goals for 2014-15

“GROW: A strong Division able to re-

spond to the challenges presented by an

increased number of high quality clubs .

LEARN: Foster the spirit of mutual aid

and sharing among all members.

FUN: Support national teams that pro-

mote the Toastmasters spirit of learning and

enjoyment.“

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Gustavo Amaro

He joined Toastmasters in 2010 as a charter member of Business Speakers Toastmasters Club. His experience in leadership includes: VP Education (rank #4 Best Club in D59 Extend-ed DCP), Club President (rank #3 Best Club in D59 Extended DCP), Area Governor and he was part of the team responsible for holding a successful Corporate Summit in Lisbon.

“My main goal are: (1) Create more corporate clubs; (2) 100% club participation at both Area Contests; (3) More members and increase retention rate; and (4) Increase Membership new clubs.

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Pedro Oliveira

In 2012 he helped found Leiria Toastmasters Club. He was their first Club President. Further, he has helped his area grow through leading the club building activity. He has completed his CC and CL.

“My main goal is to achieve President Distinguished Club status for all clubs in Area D3. And charter, at least, three new clubs.”

Carlos Costa

Carlos is one of the longstanding members of Oporto TM Club. He is a CC and ALB. His lead-ership activities have included: Club Treasurer, VPM and Secretary; successful stint as club coach; and Area Secretary. He was part of the organizing committee of Effective Communica-tion - Iberia 2010. Carlos is the District 59 Spring Conference 2015 Chair, conference to be held in Porto

“My goals are:(1)Consolidate the situation of existing clubs as regards number of members; (2) Help clubs plan their DCP; and (3) Charter four new clubs to operate autonomously.”

Sofia Trindade

She started in Toastmasters in 2012 as a charter member of Algarve TM Club. She has reached CC and CL and is now delighted with the Storytelling advanced manual. She has been VP Public Relations and Club President at her club.

“I am going to promote more events (a big one in March 2015); be close to all clubs in the south of Portugal, helping them meet their challenges: membership and quality meetings.”

Paulo Rodrigues

He joined Toastmasters in January 2011. He has taken on the following Officer roles: Sergeant-at-Arms, VP Membership, Club President. In 2013 he started the ‘Toastmasters with history’, a promotion campaign that has appeared in several Toastmasters media, including the Toastmasters International Magazine.

“My objectives are: (1) promote cohesion among the members of the various clubs; (2) in-crease the retention rate; (3) organize more ‘Toastmasters with history’ in several clubs.”

Nuno Maximiano

He joined Young Entrepreneurs TM Club in May 2011 and almost immediately started his leadership activity, which includes: VP Membership, VP Education and Club President. He is a CC, ALB and he received the Triple Crown award in 2013. As an active team member, he has supported three new clubs charter. He also delivers many educational sessions.

“I will focus on: (1) Consolidation and growth of the existing member base and number of clubs; (2) Actively contribute so that all clubs achieve President Distinguished status; and(3) Prospect and support the creation of new clubs, especially in the corporate world.”

José Manuel Barros

He has been a Toastmasters for four years. As club builder, he started Almada Communica-tion Leaders in 2013, and was its first President. He innovated by organizing Mini-Toastmasters, for young children, a partnership with local schools and TEDx. He was Divi-sion Club Building Coordinator and a member of the Realignment Group.

“My goals are: (1) strengthen the membership at clubs; (2) actively promote the clubs in the Area, by organizing marketing sessions at strategic events and in the local press; (3) organize events involving all clubs; and (4) Charter one, maybe two, new clubs.”

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Division E Governor

Goals for 2014-15

“Division Goals: keep the Division sustainable and

self-supportive following the TI regulations. Being a

spokesperson for the Division within the District.

Look into contest efficiency in a multi-lingual division

and foster commitment for active participation of

member of all three language communities.

Personnally: further develop my TI knowledge and

understanding. Learn more about parliamentary pro-

cedure. Further develop my leadership skills.

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Switzerland

She joined Toastmasters of Basel in 2008 and has

held many club officer positions: Sergeant-at-Arms,

Treasurer, VP Education and President. She was

also 2013-14 Area Governor and has completed her

ACG and ALB. Further, she is working on her HPL to

complete her DTM. Her experience beyond club level

includes: organising contests, taking on multiple

roles at contests at Club, Area, Division and District

level. Attending the DECM and District Council gave

her deeper insights about District Business and how

achievements at club level directly influences District

Achievements. She is interested in “parliamentary

procedure” which is crucial when holding council

meetings of around 400 people.


3906 Zurich Club Zurich

1167343 Horgen Talk'n'Heads Toastmasters Club Horgen

1343922 UBS Rethoric Club CH Zurich

1833930 Rhetorik Club Winterthur Winterthur

3369941 Toastmasters Club CTP Zurich Zurich

5813 Toastmasters of Basel Basel

1027156 Rhetorik Klub Basel Basel

2495638 Multilingual TM of the University of Basel Basel

2825157 Abbott Swiss Toastmasters Allschwil

2890562 Basel International Speakers Basel

5048 International Geneva Toastmasters Club Geneva

1153360 UN Geneva Toastmasters Geneva

1495176 JTI Toastmasters Club Geneva

2044394 Nyon Toastmasters Club Nyon

2528283 International Toastmasters Club of Nyon Nyon

1527955 Verbissimo Geneva

3436 Bern Toastmasters Club Bern

2891460 Rhetorik Club Bern Club (RCBE) Bern

2959165 Toastmasters Luzern Lucerne

2611983 Prosp. Neuchatel Switzerland Pros La Vue-des-Alpe

6634 Lausanne International Club Lausanne

619641 EPFL International Toastmasters Club Lausanne

1498284 NRC Toastmasters Lausanne

2891381 Expression Lausanne Lausanne

3675112 Les Roches Bluche Toastmasters Bluche

638179 Mosquito Hill Toastmasters Club Zurich

851701 Rhetorik Club Zürich Zurich

2586773 Prosp. Mutschellen Switzerland Pros Oberwil-Liell

2654477 Adecco Toastmasters Club Glattbrugg

2600747 Walk The Talk - Zurich Advanced TM Zurich

2207311 Swisscom Rhetorik Club Zurich

3467586 Bombardier CH Toastmasters Zurich-Oerlikon

7332 TM International Club Zug Club Zug

587599 Turicum Toastmasters Klub Zurich

856858 Zuriberg Toastmasters Club Zurich

2825390 Prosp. St. Gallen Switzerland Pros Club St.Gallen

2904427 Toastmasters St. Gallen St.Gallen

3249007 Rhetorik Club Swiss Life Zurich

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Robert Dohrendorf

He joined Toastmasters in 2011 and he is a member of Bern TM Club. He has visited a lot of clubs around Europe and has always had a sense of being part of the same club. Toastmas-ters helped him become more confident in his communicating.

“I would like to foster and encourage language and cultural diversity.”

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Marc Hammoud

He has a passion for Toastmasters. As he proudly says at meetings, “nothing comes close to the great benefit cost ratio of Toastmasters”. For an hour session, coaches in Switzerland would invoice you the equivalent of your subscription costs for 3 years with your Toastmasters club! He invites you join Toastmasters.

“My goals are: (1) Help each club achieve a Distinguished Club award; (2) Encourage women to take on leadership roles so as to ensure greater diversity on committees; (3) Ensure clubs remain fun; (4) Use social media; and (5) Go digital.“

Matthias Uffer

He has been President and founder of Rhetorik Club Bern. He values the opportunity to have more than one language available in Toastmasters. He is also member of Rhetorik Club Win-terthur.

“My mother tongues being German and French I wish to strengthen both in the Bern Area. I want to encourage people to dare to repeat the TM experience in other languages. CC in Eu-rope certainly must be multilingual.”

Keith Westmacott

He joined TM in 2005 and he is currently working on completing the manuals for his ACG. He has been a club officer since 2009. Club President of Lausanne International was one of those roles. Among his leadership activities: sponsor of a new club, numerous participations at Area Contests and mentoring many new members.

“To help members overcome their lack of confidence by encouraging them to engage in taking active participation in club roles and use the manuals to perfect their speaking skills whilst having fun at the same time.”

Carola Rosenthal

Her Toastmasters journey started in a Corporate Club in 2011 and since then she has served as Club Secretary and Club President. Officer trainings, visits to other clubs and participation in contests, allow her to meet other members in the Area/Division, which provides valuable insights beyond the Corporate Club world.

“Stepping into the shoes of the Area Governor 2013-14 (Tulia Lopes) I strive to continue the great leadership that she demonstrated to support the growth, professionalism, health and diversity of the Area by working closely with the Club officers and the District leadership.”

Markus Seppala

In 2007 he complained to his boss that nobody listened to him so his boss suggested he at-tend a Toastmasters meeting. Since then he has been a member at clubs in each city he has lived in: Brussels, Stockholm, Sydney and Basel. The Toastmasters experience has taught him to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and to be brief.

“My main goal is to help clubs ensure that their members have a good product week in and week out. This will result in Area E2 once again becoming Distinguished.”

Mateusz Bukowski

He started his adventure in Toastmasters six years ago in Düsseldorf. The first Toastmaster he ever met was Dirk Löffelbein who introduced him to “Polish your Polish” club and he be-came hooked. At present, he is VP Education at Mosquito Hill club in Zürich. He reached CC and CL level and in the coming year plans to achieve even more.

“I would like to expand cooperation between all clubs in the region, especially German and English ones. Additionally, I will concentrate on sharing knowledge and good practices among clubs.”

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Division F Governor

Goals for 2014-15

“My main goal is to become President Distin-

guished Division and to increase the number of

clubs - at least one new club per Area thereby

creating additional leadership opportunities”

He is the co-founder of Toastmasters Côte d'Azur (2009). His experience at club level includes: Secretary, VP Public

Relations and VP Education. He was Toastmaster of the Year in his Club (Toastmasters Côte D´Azur) and winner of

the French Speech International Contest in Luxembourg (2012) at Division level.

He was Area Governor in 2013–14.

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616836 Bearn Toastmasters Club Pau

1095816 Toulouse Toastmasters Communication Toulouse

3365085 Toulouse Speakers club Toulouse

3907012 Prosp. Toulouse France Pros Club Toulouse

3792795 Prosp. Retorica Toulouse Toulouse

1530443 Toastmasters Grand Lyon Rillieup La Pape

1850126 Lyon Toastmasters Unlimited Lyon

3549525 Prosp. Lyon France Pros Club Lyon

3570195 Grenoble Isere France Pros Club Grenoble

1387178 Toastmasters Côte D'Azur Nice

2753458 TM Aix En Provence - Le Cours Des Mots Aix En Provence

2677777 Toastmasters Nice Nice

3657380 Prosp. Montpellier Montpellier

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He first got acquainted with Toastmasters in southern California as a guest. He is convinced communication and leadership skills are crucial in today's world and he joined Toastmasters because it is the leading world organization in helping people develop their skills without discrimination. He also recognizes that Toastmasters meetings are great opportunities to make friends and foster a sense of community.

“I will listen and observe actively to understand the clubs' needs and offer my sup-port, advice, experience and training sessions to help them succeed.”

Jean-Philippe Bourgeon

For two years, he has been learning communication and leadership skills in his club with the precious help of good willing fellow Toastmasters. He puts these new found skills into practice every day, whether at home or at work, which has helped him to align his behaviour with his beliefs. Becoming an Area Governor is a chance to move one step forward towards learning how to create conditions to succeed as a team. It also gives him an opportunity to spread the word to other like-minded people.

“My goals are: (1) Assist clubs to grow: define their specific goals for the year with them, and help them achieve these goals; (2) Inform the Toastmasters of the Area on the upcoming changes: the new District and the new Program; (3) Promote the adoption of Easy-Speak in the Area.”

Jean Lalis

He had his first Toastmasters experience in May 2010. Since then he has done his best to achieve his personal goals and those of his club as an officer. He became a CC in 2013 and a CL in 2014. During this period, he has been VPE, VP Member-ship and Treasurer. First he discovered “the challenge” of making speeches and later “the pleasure” of helping his fellow Toastmasters progress.

“I would like to make everyone understand the benefits of the value of caring which I believe help unite us.”


Division G Governor

Goals for 2014-15

“Be a President Distinguished Division. Form and pre-

pare new leaders for the next mandate. Be successful

in our bid to host a District Conference in 2015. Have

representatives of every club participating at Area

contests. Have all the clubs website on the same do-

main.”

He joined Toastmasters in September 2009, after reading about it in a book. His main goal was to overcome some

difficulties in his public speaking: he had trouble at meetings, specially in the presence of hostile colleagues. Now, he

not only has solved this, but he has became truly assertive and all his leadership skills have improved tremendously.

After his first year, he wanted to give back to his club and become VPE... then Treasurer, then Secretary and then

Club President. He is currently the VPE of the other Milan club.

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1528211 The Xplorers Toastmasters Milano

2257862 Toastmasters Torino Torino

3632281 Toastmasters Monza Monza

2715398 Prosp. Toastmasters Genoa Genoa

9176 Milan-Easy Toastmasters Club Milano

1633432 GIF Toastmasters Florence

3199091 Aviano Toastmaster's Aviano

3657306 Verona Toastmasters Verona

3945106 Prosp. Milliners - Milan prospective club Milano

3753945 Prosp. Bologna Italy Pros Club Bologna

1399930 Toastmasters Roma Roma

1593131 Firenze Toastmasters Firenze

1932007 Naples Toastmasters Club Napoles

3704211 Prosp. Roma Corp. Roma

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Italy

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Keith Sheldrake

He joined Toastmasters in Brussels as a member of the Brussels club and the Capi-tol club. On returning to Florence, Italy, he started and chartered the Firenze Club. Last year, he moved to Turin where he is now a member of the local Toastmasters club. He is sponsoring a new club in Bologna.

“My goals: (1) Expand Area G1 from its current three clubs to five clubs; (2) Imple-ment Officer Training and Area Contests; (3) Find a successor as Area Governor by the end of June 2015.“

Francesco Vecchie

Like a good Italian, he fell in love... with Toastmasters on his first encounter!

He first attended Toastmasters as a guest in 2006. He was immediately thrilled by Table Topics. Soon after becoming a member he wanted to give back all the support he had received - he thus began serving as a club officer. He was involved in the Italy’s incorporation process into District 59.

“There are great Toastmasters out there, they just don't know it yet. My role is to make them aware of us, at least, in Italy.”

Francesco Fedele

He first found Toastmasters in July 2011 and fell in love immediately.

From his Ice-breaker on August 8th, 2011 to his CC on February 7th, 2012, and beyond … his Toastmasters experience has been an amazing journey. He has been Treasurer, VP Public Relations, VP Membership, VP Education and Club President of Roma Toastmasters. He is an Ambassador for the Revitalized Educa-tion Program. He is also IT support for Easy-Speak, for Italian clubs. He led the in-corporation process of Italy into D59.

He is a professional speaker, a company manager and a coordinator of EU projects. He loves diving, eating out … simply put, he enjoys life!

“I want to help Italian clubs grow, support them in reaching their objectives, get ob-


Division H Governor

He joined Toastmasters in November 2009 and has

since been a VPE in two clubs, Club President, Area

Governor and Deputy Division Governor. He founded

BCN Pride Toastmasters, was club mentor for Sagra-

da Familia TM and the newly created Youth TM Club.

He was awarded his DTM in July 2013.

Goals for 2014-15

“My goal for Division H is to consolidate the newly

created seven areas, an increase from four, and to

lead the Toastmasters community in Division H,

Spain in a debate about the likelihood of a split in July

2015.”

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616391 Prestigious Speakers Club Barcelona

1510019 HP Toastmasters Barcelona Barcelona

2279234 Coty TM Club Granollers /Barcelona

3483603 Prosp. Barcelona Spain Pros Club Barcelona

3643763 Sant Cugat Toastmasters Sant Cugat Del Valles

8887 Barcelona Toastmasters Club Barcelona

2355672 Sagrada Familia TM Club Barcelona

3236570 Prosp. AU-DELÁ DES MOTS TOASTMASTERS Barcelona

3651925 Softonic Toastmasters Barcelona

1588110 BCN Pride Toastmasters Barcelona

1594196 EADA Barcelona

1833574 Agora Almeda TM Club Barcelona

3918946 Youth Toastmasters Barcelona

4525 Standing Ovation Madrid

5471 Excelencia Club Madrid

9605 Madrid Toastmasters Club Madrid

1509273 Nova Communication Bilingual TM Madrid

1510125 Ericsson Madrid R&D Madrid

3905197 Prosp. Madrid Spain Pros Club Madrid

1200 Mallorca Wordsmiths TM Club Mallorca

637484 Las Palmeras Speakers Club Orihuela-Costa

983117 Valencia Toastmasters Valencia

1106182 Alicante Speakers Club Alicante

5183 Achievers Club Marbella

1578352 Malaga PTA Malaga

2339970 Toastmasters Sevilla Seville

2807661 Prosp. Campanillas Malaga Spain Campanillas

3055791 Prosp. Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tenerife

3638686 Prosp. Almeria Almeria

3743704 Prosp. Rota Spain Pros Club Rota, Cadiz

2256901 Altamira Santander

2776814 Toastmasters Bilbao Bilbao

2796330 Vitoria Gasteiz TM Vitoria-Gasteiz

2833915 Prosp. Oviedo Spain Pros Pruva-Llanera

3640060 Prosp. Donostia-San Sebastian Donostia

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Miguel Calvo Melero

He has been a member since November 2012. He is a founder and Club President of Toastmasters Vitoria-Gasteiz Club.

“I would like to start, at least, three new Clubs in northern Spain.“

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Ignacio Arenas-Jimenez

He joined Toastmasters in the Summer 2009. He has enjoyed serving as a club officer at Madrid Toastmasters: VP Education, Club President, and VP Public Relations where he boosted the use of Social Media (Facebook and Twitter). He has had fun competing (and winning once!) at several speech and evaluator contests.

“Interest in Toastmasters is growing in Madrid and we expect to support the opening of more clubs, as well as organize a great Division Conference in Madrid.”

Cesar Gomez-Mora

He joined Toastmasters in 2011. He has reached CC and CL level. His leadership activities includes being Club President of Valencia TM Club.

Ana Pilar de Obeso

She joined Toastmasters in 2009. She has reached ACB and ALB levels and is a member of BCN Pride Toastmasters in Barcelona.

Sandra Lensen

She joined HP Barcelona Toastmasters in 2012. Toastmasters has become a source of per-sonal improvement, challenges and friends for her. She is looking forward to starting work as Area Governor.

“By supporting clubs in my area reach their goals I can contribute to the overall success of Toastmasters as an organization and especially the personal success of its members.”

Joan Fabregat

He joined Toastmasters in 2009 and among his leadership roles are: VP Public Relations and VP Membership of Barcelona TM; and founding President and VP Education of Sagrada Familia TM Club.

“My mission as Area Governor is the consolidation of the future split of Barcelona due to its growth. At the same time, I will challenge myself to become DTM.”

Helen Johnson

She has been in Toastmasters for three years and she recently presented her 25th speech. Last year she was President of Marbella Achievers Club.

“I would like to help the District grow in terms of membership, commitment and per-sonal achievements.“

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