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District Governor

Message

Calendar of events

Lt. Governor Reports

Club Websites

Division Governor

Reports

TM Club Spotlight

District 33 Recognition

Dues Notice Change

Quick Reminders

Reservation Directions

Division Contest Photos

2013 Fall Conference Photos

Distinguished Dance

Mentor of Month

Division s C D & H TLI

2013-2014 Leaders

District 33 Proxy

CHECK OUT THEDISTRICT 33 WEBSITE!!!

d33.toastmastersdistricts.org

LINDA MANN, DTM

Happy Holidays to everyone inDistrict 33!

Kathy Choate, DTMDistrict 33 Governo

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Dear District 33,

District 33

WESTWORDThe official newsletter for District 33 Toastmasters

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

November 2013

Were you one of the lucky ones who attended our 40 th Anniversary Fall Conference Celebration held this pastweekend in Bakersfield, CA? If so, you shared special connectionswith your fellow Toastmasters, received multiple shots in the arm ofinspiration and motivation, learned ways to take your own leadership

skills to the next level, and witnessed some of the best speakers in our district compete inthe evaluation and humorous speech contests. We were especially touched by twomystery guest appearances from Past International Presidents, DTM, Michael Notaro, andDTM, Alfred Herzing, who took the time to share in our joy. This was a conference toremember!

We now turn to the task at hand to achieve our collectively sought after, PresidentsDistinguished District goal. We need to focus on the three measurable goals thatToastmasters International will be judging our success, i.e., new clubs, membership

payments, and distinguished clubs.

Our District Mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence,and we are!

Each area governor has been asked to own the goal of one new club per area and to provide a viable new club lead, along with sponsors and mentors. Our Marketing Team ofLGET, Katy Porter, LGM, Lorrie Dunford, and New Club Extension Chair, Debby Baker,will take it from there to create the number of clubs necessary to achieve our districtsgoal.

Starting April 2014, all clubs will need a minimum of eight members to achieve activestatus. Lets schedule Open Houses now and participate in Toastmasters membership

building campaign, Talk Up Toastmasters! As we strengthen our existing clubs, and build

new ones, our membership goals will be met.Last year we boasted 93 distinguished clubs! Lets repeat that and grow a smidgeon to96!!

Our District 33 history is unique in that we are the only district IN THE WORLD to haachieved distinguished or better for 16 years in a row! We have the talent, the desire toembrace excellence , and the passion to give the gift of Toastmasters.

Join me in making your Toastmasters involvement a priority, not only for your own personal development, but for the benefit of others.

Kathy Choate DTMDistrict 33 Governor


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Reminder: Watch the District 33 calendar at http://d33.toastmastersdistricts.org/calendar.html fordetails about these and other upcoming events.

Is your club planning a special event? Please let us know so that we can help you advertise theevent.Send your event information to: [email protected]

2012-2013 District 33 Awards: Division Governor of the Year - Carol Campbell, DTM (Division C)Area Governor of the Year - Tom Fanelli ACG, ALB (Area F-1)Lucille Lanham Award - Gene and Lorrie DunfordBehind the Scenes Award - Dana Wall-Oakley, DTMMentor of the Year Award - Kay Collis DTM, PRA, PDGMilo Graham winner - Division A (Harvey Corbett - Division Governor)

Calendar of EventsDay Date Time Event Details Link

NovemberFriday &Saturday

8 & 9 District 33Fall

Conferencein

BakersfieldDecember

JanuarySaturday 4, 18 9:00AM Division B, F ,J TLI

Flyer Division J

FebruarySaturday 8 District

ExecutiveCouncilMeeting

MarchSaturday 15 , 22, 29 Division B, C,

F & JContest

April

Saturday 512

Division DContest

Division HContest

MayFriday &Saturday

2 & 3 District 33Spring

Conferencein Ventura

Humorous Speech1st Place Dave Sauer (Division A)2nd Place Melanie Hope (Division H)3rd Place Rose Davis (Division C)

Evaluation1st Place Becky Quinlan (Division F)2nd Place Bill Parker (Division D)3rd Place Patrick Raymond (Division E)

Mission Statements

The mission statementsuccinctly express the functionf each organizational unit.

Toastmasters International

We empower individuals toecome more effectiveommunicators and leaders.

District

We build new clubs andupport all clubs in achievingxcellence.

Club

We provide a supportive andositive learning experience in

which members arempowered to developommunication and leadershipkills, resulting in greater self-onfidence and personalrowth.

Toastmasters InternationalValues

IntegrityRespectServiceExcellence

Toastmasters InternationalEnvisioned Future

To be the first-choice providerf dynamic,igh-value, experientialommunication and leadershipkills development.
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Katy Porter, DTMDistrict 33 Lt. Governor Education and Training2013 2014Email: [email protected]

District 33

*** HOT NEWS ***

Fall Conference Keynote Speaker Jana Barnhill, DTM, PIP, AS encouraged us to celebrate oursuccesses, and not settle for mediocrity. We learn more, and grow more, by planning and going forthe BEST. Jana was joined by her husband Robert Barnhill, DTM, PIP, AS , to provide two

nspirational educationals.

Robert captured the essence of an effective club, and emphasized that a high quality club experience isritical for our members to get the full benefit of Toastmasters. Together, they took it home with a wonderfulharacterization of the qualities of leadership and of leaders. Where are leaders made? In District 33 Toastmasterslubs!hank you all for bringing to life Dorothy and the good witch Glenda, by giving them a lot to celebrate at theall Conference.

District Governor Kathy put on her new, sparkling red dancing shoes to celebrate our two new clubs, and all inttendance jumped up and danced with her! We want her to wear out her shoes this year!

Update on Dues Renewals: 64 of our clubs reached the 85% renewal threshold, one sign of a healthy club.

ertificates were celebrated on Friday for each of these clubs. One of the keys to success was the reaching out of manyeaders to their graced (non-renewed) members. We are a family of Toastmasters, and we build lasting bridges when weeach out to each other. As of this writing, eight clubs have not yet renewed, but folks are working with these clubs toncourage them to bring value to new and current members. If you would like to help, let your Area Governor know.

ongratulations to Division H , for winning a $25 gift certificate for having the highest percentage of their graced

members renew (45%), and having the fewest graced members left (93).6 Clubs won the Ballroom Dancing Award

You didnt have to be a student of Arthur Murray to win this award. 16 clubs were awarded a certificate and $20 inoastmasters International gift certificates, by achieving 4 goals, including #7 (4 new members!) by October 8 th.

Distinguished Dance Award be Distinguished or better by April 18 th and your club wins a prize at the Mayonference!

oin in the fun in May! You can find details of this award in the Education and Training area of our website.

ttp://d33.toastmastersclubs.org/Education_and_Training.html ip work your DCP plan, then dance on the yellow brick road to success. Click your heels 3 times and repeat after

me: Only manual speeches, only manual speeches, only manual speeches! If you need members, promote an openouse in January maybe with the WIZ as the theme?

Mentor of the Month

he first four winners are in! Congratulations to Vivian Komori, Wayne Choate, Paul Smith andHeather McCloskey Beck for their contributions to their clubs and fellow members. See their stories

n our website, in the Mentor of the Month section. Each mentor and their club win a $25 TI

ift certificate as a thank you! http://d33.toastmastersclubs.org/Mentor_of_the_Month.html


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one of your club members does an excellent job as a mentor, let everyone know! Just send me a paragraph or two onhy the mentor is exemplary ( [email protected] ). Include their name and the club name. Well draw one winnerch month and post results on-line.

*** Whats Ahead ***

mi-annual clubs - Officer lists due by December 31 to get credit on your DCP scorecard.

fficer training for ALL officers will be coming soon to be completed by February 28, 2014.here are leaders made? In officer training! Learn about your office, and learn about the teamwork and leadership toolsailable to you as a Toastmaster Club Officer. There is always more to learn about an office, and once you areperienced, always more you can share as a mentor to others. In each Division, many hands work together to provideembers with memorable training. Please come!

ve the Date Spring Conference Oxnard, CA (Division B) May 2 & 3

ubs, Areas and Divisions are all dancing and speaking up a storm, as members participate in the International and Tallle Contests.

(More flyers at bottom of newsletter)


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Lorrie Linnert-Dunford, DTMLt. Governor Marketing 2013 2014

District 33 is Embracing Excellence and meeting our District Mission to build new clubs and assist allclubs in achieving excellence. We have chartered two clubs Linguistic Lynx #2100704 and Real TalkToastmasters #3403680. Wayne Choate, DTM, PDG, AS led the launch team for Real Talk Toastmasterswhich chartered in less than 90 minutes on September 9, 2013! We have a great page on the District 33

website welcoming these new clubs to the District 33 family and the recognizing the teams that arethe clubs Embrace Excellence. Several more clubs have held kick off meetings and are expected to charter

very soon including Vanguard in Division B, Carrington College in Division C, Legally Speaking in Division D,Carpenteria and Montecito Expressionists in Division E, Winton Ireland in Division F, and Department of Water Resourcesin Division G. We look forward to welcoming these new clubs into District 33! Our fabulous District 33 team led by theArea and Division Governors are providing great club leads and names of people willing to be new club sponsors andmentors to ensure the future success of these new clubs. If you would like to help others experience the gift ofToastmasters by becoming a new club sponsor or mentor, please contact your Area Governor.

It was incredible to recognize at the District Conference, the nine clubs who received the Smedley Award fromToastmasters International. These clubs added at least five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 andSeptember 30, received a Smedley Award ribbon from Toastmasters International, recognition on the ToastmasterInternational and District 33 websites and 10% off the clubs next order from the TI store.

Club # Division/Area Club Name # of New Members

1227591 A 03 Broads and Beaus 5

7352 B 01 Humor & Drama Club 5

9847 C 02 Toast of Sierra Toastmasters Club 5

9797 E 01 Speakeasy Toastmasters Club 5

8479 E 04 City Orators Club 5

878 E 06 Goleta Valley Toastmasters 5

2180 D 03 Jackpot Speakers 6

2302 G 04 Downtown Toastmasters 8

9766032 D 04 UNLV Toastmasters 9

The next membership campaign is Talk up Toastmasters which runs from February 1 through March 31, 2014. Look forthe flyer on the District 33 website coming soon!

Eight new club coaches have been appointed so far and Maria Azevedo, the District 33 Club Coach Coordinator isdoing a wonderful job training our coaches. Our goal is to have club coaches trained and appointed to all clubs with 12 orfewer members who request a coach. If your club wishes to have a coach, please contact me.

Membership renewals and retention have been our focus since our last DEC meeting. There are currently 8 clubs whichhave either not renewed or do not have their minimum of 6 members renewed to be in good standing. We are working withthese clubs to bring them current or rebuilding them and we expect to have 5 of these in good standing by the end of

November. Retention efforts by the club officers and district officers have been very well received and our renewals areincreasing due to these efforts. Division H received the award for having the most graced members renew from October 8through November 17, at an awesome 45%! Thank you for all your efforts!


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Thank you for the opportunity to work with you, customizing your club website.Prospective members are visiting clubs found online.

The find a meeting tool is on http://www.toastmasters.org . It provides club information toprospective mbers. prospective members to find a club website link and connect to the club website. The clubs

website provides an opportunity to communicate directly with your future club member. Theclub website projects what makes your club an outstanding club; it is a beacon guiding

prospective members to visit your club.

Currently there are forty-eight clubs without a club website in our district and fifteen clubs have website links that do notwork. Create your club website and establish your presence on the internet. A club website is an essential component tomarket your club. Verify that your website link works by using the Toastmasters find a meeting tool. If your link does notconnect to your club website, prospective members will not find your club. Ask a club officer to correct the link.

Club members can provide feedback to the club officers about their website. Does the club link work? Is the contentsomething that would make you visit the club? If you do not have a club website, I can help you; you need no special skillsor website experience. Email me [email protected] or call/text me 702-677-1502 to discuss customizing your

club website. A testimonial from club 8675, Tehachapi Toastmasters must also thank Gene for his assistance. He walked me through the process during the first session. The club usedthe previous ToastHost website builder but this one is a little different and I was lost trying

to get it setup without his help. Betty

Gene Dunford

District 33 Club Website Consultant

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Beginning with the April dues renewal, Toastmasters International is increasing the number of members to be in goodstanding from six (6) to eight (8). Now is the time to prepare for this change. Katy Porter has created the Make it Great withEight flyer which gives great information for clubs to boost membership. Please see the flyer attached with this edition of theWestword.

We are Embracing Excellence in all that we do!

Make it Great with 8 flyer!


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Division B GovernorDan Murray, DTM

WE ARE FAMILY

We are family, I got all my fellow Toastmasters and me. Whether it is the traditional family that is thought of as asocial construct consisting of a father, mother and children or the modern family that follows no strict construct

ut rather tends to be functionary, the objective of each concept is to achieve common goals. Such goals may include protection, anse of belonging, guidance and support until maturity. Now, think about it, arent these the same intangible goals that we strive

achieve as Toastmasters?

ctually, Toastmasters is a mixture of both the traditional and modern family. From a traditional perspective there is the familyest that we come to cherish as the Toastmasters brand or logo. Each club has a Patriarch figure that brings discipline, structured guidance. There is the Matriarch figure that we come to expect to greet members with warm smiles and a sincere sense ofring. There are the brother/sister figures serving to mentor new members from their journey from infancy to mature

oastmasters. From a modern perspective, the aforementioned roles are not defined by gender and the family atmosphere helpsch club to successfully achieve those intangible goals required for membership retention, club growth and missioncomplishment.

Division AHarvey Corbett, ACG, ALB

The Contest and a Growing DivisionDivision B had a barn burner of a Contest on the morning of October 26thHumorous honors went to Tuan Nguyen of Fair Winds first place, and RossFalvo Ojai Valley second place.

A tough contest to judge. Dave Culton of Sandpipers and Wendee Smith of Au Jus can both be

proud of the job they did.Evaluation honors? Taken by Dan Collier of Sandpipers, with second going to Martha Navarreteof A-C PowerPoint. Credible work was also done by Lydia Cruz-Machlitt of Los Amigos and Rachel Velez of Humor andDrama. Both Lydia and Rachel have been toastmastering for just over a year.

OUR NEWEST CLUB

It was a sunny summer day. Temperature in the mid-70s. An ideal day for a Kickoff Meeting. The location? Ventura CountyCoastal Association of Realtors in North Oxnard. The Meeting begins at noon. Attendance is right at 40 people. Afterpreliminaries, Toastmaster Wayne Choate introduces Dave Culton, the Featured Speaker. Culton is impressive. At 12:25 wemove on to Table Topics, and its a good session. Now it gets interesting. Toastmaster Choate asks, How many of you would

want to be part of an organization like this? Most raise their hands. Immediately (and I mean immediately) membershipApplications are passed out and instructions for their completion are shared. Applicants are helped. Result: 21 membershipapplications 17 of them paid. Toastmaster Choate says, Now we need to findClub Officers. Does anyone out there work for a Bank? A gentleman raises hishand, and Wayne asks if he would be willing to serve as Treasurer. He agrees. TheClub has its first Officer. The process continues, and as other Officer positions aresought attendees begin suggesting names of those who would be perfect for the job.A complete slate of Officers is set.

Its now 1:20 p.m. 80 minutes after the Meeting begins. A new Club Real TalkToastmasters is chartered. Amazing. Simply amazing.


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Division C GovernorMonica Aiken, DTM

"Courageous Communicators of Division C! Champions of Truth, Education, and FUN!!"

Time sure does fly when youre having FUN!! Division C had a successful contest, thanks to all our wonderfulmembers from Division C, D and H!! Thank you for coming out and helping and for being such a fabulousaudience for our contestants! The contest would not have been a success without all of you!!

ease help me congratulate our contestants that are moving on to the District Conference on November 9th in Bakersfield!!

aluation Contestant: Philip Dahlheimer, from Northern Voices Toastmasters

morous Contestant: Rose Davis, from Say Watt Toastmasters

w is the time to check in with members that are graced and past members to see if they will re-new. Sometimes all it takes is aone call from the President, VPE, Area Governor, or Division Governor just to let our members know we care. Life has a way ofetting in the way, so maybe they just need a gentle reminder or have other concerns, this will be a great way to find out.

ep up the good work!!

ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them

l. ~ Maya Angelou

Division D GovernorGuy Dawson, ACS, ALB

Division D is Motivated and on the Move

The Toastmaster year is in full swing and I am so proud of the progress that Division D is makingtoward the achievement of its membership and educational goals. Our Area Governors, FresiaAguedelo, CC, Gene Puffer ACB, Verda Varner-Hoggan, ATMG and Bob Scoble, ACB, ALBsuccessfully facilitated the first round of area contests. Now they are directing their focus toward

productive club visits and building solid relationships with the leadership within their areas.

Division D currently has 295 members who make up 18 clubs. We have set an audacious goal of becoming aPresidents Distinguished Division in 2013/2014 and that vision seems to have had a motivating effect on our clubsso far. Our membership numbers have been growing exponentially and several of our clubs are nearly distinguished.

We have also committed to chartering 5 clubs this year and we are only a few members short of completing the firstone. Many of the leads that we have received for potential clubs have shown a strong interest in doing a kick off

meeting and starting their Toastmaster journey. The leaders within Division D are doing some intense strategicplanning so that we can build new clubs that will endure and thrive.

The first few months of the new Toastmaster year have been a thrilling adventure and I cant wait to see what twistsand turns lay ahead. I appreciate all of the guidance and support that I have received from the seasoned leaders ofDivision D. Being a Division Governor has definitely reinforced my belief that the Toastmasters system is one ofthe greatest educational programs on the planet.


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Division G GovernorDale Mell, ACBGravitating to Greatness in Division G

Division H GovernorDenise Dilsaver, ACS, ALS

Honor and Integrity!Our division theme is Honor and Integrity. We will continue to honor our club members with thesupport to assist them to populate their club with new members through integrity.

The Division H contest went well and successful. Our first place winner in Humorous, Fred Shelton, could notattend the District contest. The second place competitor, Melanie Hope, will be in attendance for Division H

Humorous competition. Melanie Hope won first place for Evaluation, and she will be representing both competitionsor Division H.

Division H has had challenges in membership renewals, and saving charters from going over the edge. Theeam of accomplished Toastmasters has helped our division with exhausted collaborating efforts to bring back the

memberships in the clubs needing more than 6 people to gain the DCP point. I am proud to hold all these people as myriends and mentors to assist to keep our division strong.

Division G Fall Humorous and Evaluation Speech Contest was a Success due in large to all of the wonderfuland generous Toastmasters in the greater Fresno, Clovis, Tulare, Porterville and Visalia area; teamed up withtwo big contributors for our raffle prizes, our contest was the best attended and supported since I joinedToastmasters in 2001!

would like to extend a special thanks to Mr. Roman Cota a member of CCHCC Toastmasters and General Managing Partner withWedgewood Wedding and Banquets (a local Fresno caterer with venues in Southern and Northern California) for their generous

onation of 10 lunches served at a location selected by the lucky winners; and to my good friend Mr. & Ms. Ray Krause who ownnd operate Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery in ONeals, a foothill community in Madera County, for their generousonation of a bottle of private estate bottled wine and a private guided tour of their winery for a party of twelve. WOW! Inddition to those fine prizes we had a donation of four seats at a Fresno State Bulldogs game (50 yard line, eighth row) killer! Anuthentic piece of Egyptian art on pompous grass.

he Contestants from our four Areas were so good and skilled in their deliveries that it resulted in great anxiety for the judges tolect the First and Second place winners, no easy task for those chosen to bear the burden. Division First place Humorous Speechent to Sam Wong with Wordmasters and First Place Evaluation went to Ms. Lori Dunagan with Speech Conductors; both willoudly represent Division G at the District Contest in Bakersfield on November 9, 2013.

We are Proud, We are Grateful and We are Gravitating to Greatness in Division G!

hank you all for your support and Best regards,

Dale G. Mell Division G Governor


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DISTRICT 33 TOASTMASTERS IS ABOUT BUILDING LEADERS

Club Spotlight

Welcome to Curtain Call

Where the Stage is Yours "

e you looking to add a bit of drama to your next presentation? Do you live in Las Vegas? Come and check out Curtain Callastmasters, Club No. 736, D-2. Members of Curtain Call can help you direct your next presentation. Our club followsastmaster protocol but with a twist. We add the art of behind the scenes theatrical development. We work on charactervelopment, staging or blocking, the use of dialog, and overall enhancement to all presentations. We educate our members andests in the study of successful techniques used by theater directors and actors.

urtain Call members are currently working on a showcase utilizing the skills learned by the members by presentingonologues, 2 person scene work, and a comedic ensemble scene. The Showcase will be on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Weelcome anyone to come and check out our club, and of course, join our fun and energetic club.

urtain Calls Mission Statement is: We provide an entertaining and positive experience in which members empower others tovelop their flare for the dramatic with communication and directorial skills, resulting in a confident, self-assured performance.

urtain Call meets the 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 8:00 p.m. at Denny's Restaurant, 3081 S Marylandrkway, Las Vegas, NV 89134. Check out our website at curtaincall.toastmastersclubs.org or contact President, Carolynlletier at [email protected] ; VP Ed, Dana Wall Oakley at [email protected] or VP Membership, Jesse Oakely, III [email protected] . We look forward to directing you in your next fabulous presentation!

Looking for something a little different? Several new clubs are in the process of forming. Interested in learning more? Want toget involved? Please contact the new club sponsor for the club that you are interested in.

Starting a new club is one way to earn leadership credit towards your Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) award.

Do you have an idea for a new club? Contact the Lt. Governor Marketing, Lorrie Linnert-Dunnert at [email protected] learn what steps are required to build a new club.

New ClubChartered:

SponsoringClub or

CorporateSponsor

Sponsor Email Information Mentors

Real TalkToastmasters

#3403680

September 9, 2013

Sand Piper Club#1224 & Ventura

County MasterCommunicatorsClub #2299061

CorporateSponsors:

Ventura CountyCoastal

Association ofRealtors

Wayne Choate,DTM, PDG, AS

Jose LuizMorales, CC

[email protected] Division B

District 33 Kathy Choate, DTMMartha Navarette,

ACS, ALB

Linguistic Lynx Club#2100704

July 16, 2013

University ofCalifornia,

Merced

Maria Azevedo, ACG, ALB

Carole Richard, ACB

Division F, Area F1 District 33 Carole Richard, ACBGarland Barnes, CC

New Clubs Formin
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LETTER OF COMMENDATIONfrom Ashley Swearengin, Mayor of

Fresno, CA, dated November 4, 2013

ERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION om James C. Ledford, Jr., Mayor ofalmdale, CA, dated November 9, 2013

District 33 Recognitions


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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMENDATION to District 33 from Supervisor, Fifth District, Michael D.Antonovich, dated Nov. 9, 2013

CITY OF LANCASTER FROM R. Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA.,affixed with the city's seal, dated

November 9, 2013


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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION from California Legislature Assembly,Assembly member 36th District, Steve Fox,dated November 2013, affixed with seal

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION from State Senator Steve Knight, 21stSenate District, dated November 9, 2013


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QUICK DISTRICT 33 REMINDERS

The Following message is a reminder:

ues renewals announcement: The "speed bump" just got bigger. Starting April 1 2014, the minimum number ofembership dues renewals will be moved up to 8 members (instead of 6 members are renewed by the deadline.).

his is mentioned in the 2012-2013 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes. For more info, check out page 10, Part 4,ction D of this link below. http://www.toastmasters.org/August2013Minutes easurers can send in renewals as the members pay. Retention is very important to us! We want all our members tohieve their personal and professional goals in Toastmasters. All of our members are valued!

ou may still give your club dues to the club Treasurer, but there are two other methods to submit the Toastmastersternational dues.

egular mail: Toastmasters InternationalPO Box 9052Mission Viejo, CA 92690-9052

ONLINE - AVAILABLE: http://www.toastmasters.org

When: May 2 3, 2014

Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge2101 West Vineyard Ave.Oxnard, California 93036

Spring 2014 District Conference hosted by Division B

District 33

Our 40th

Anniversary!


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Directions to Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge

District 33 40th Anniversary!Spring Conference


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Photos of ALL Division Contests & District Conference on next few pages


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Photos of the Division E Fall 2013Humorous & Evaluation Contests


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Follow us on Facebook :

Check out the Division website: Division J
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Division A Toastmasters hosted the District Conference and as they transition from the focus of hosting the week-endall Conference and speech contest, there are many take-a-ways with respect to experience, highlights, memories and

hank yous.

. First, there is a thank you. Thanks goes out to out to Ann Hill and her team who worked diligently in making thisvent one of the best ever. The skit production, the use and participation of some of our Club's most talented members,he food, accommodations, and overall service was superb and memorable.

2. The experience of hearing the keynote addresses fromRobert and Jana Barnhill was invaluable to all Toastmasters

especially in their pursuit of excellence while achieving theClubs and Toastmasters mission.

3. Highlighting and Honoring the outstanding contributions of Dr. Jackie L. Fisher, Sr. as

n Educator was indeed memorable.

. There were many highlights especially with respect to individual and club awards. a) For individual awards, Ron Lerma ofDowntown Toastmasters was recognized for receiving both Competent Communicator and Competent Leader awards. b) Kevin

eaker (Aera), Brenda Fenner (A-3 Governor) and Eleanor Smith (Gift of Gab) all received recognition as Competent Leaders. c)Roxie Patterson was recognized for receiving her ACB. d) Leona Byrne received the Community Super Star Award for completingoth 3 educationals and sponsoring 3 new members.

5. Thank you also to Shonna Shearson of Area A-1, Straight Talk Toastmasters, for serving as Evaluation Toastmasternd Olaf Landsgaard of Area A-3, Sand Creek Orators for serving as Humorous Speech Toastmaster.

. Of the 15 Toastmasters recognized for becoming Distinguished Toastmasters, four were from Division A. They are MalouGuerrero-Lee, Janice Wallace, Judi Olsen and Flora Turner.

. Memories and recognition to Judy Harris and Harvey Corbett who served as Area A-1 and A-5 Governorsespectively.

. Lastly, in recognition of the attendance and participation of those members of our Division, who have received the Milo GrahamAward.

or those who missed such an awesome conference, go to our Facebook page . Pictures are on next page!

Division A GIVING THANKS recognition of an outstanding District Conference
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/91276609102/10151781595129103/?notif_t=group_activity


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To view more photos of the District Humorous & Evaluation Conference, go to: photos

Congratulations to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the Humorous & Evaluation Contests!
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Are you interested in stepping up and becoming an Area Governor, Division Governor, Lt. Governor, orDistrict Governor for the 2014-2015 Toastmaster year?

Now, you can!!!

District 33 Toastmasters is looking for leaders to serve the community for the 2014-2015 Toastmaster year!!!

If you want to file as a candidate for District Governor, Lt. Governor, Division Governor, or Area Governor, please

Just go to the following link ( http://d33.toastmastersdistricts.org/2014-2015_District_33_Leader_Nomination_Forms.html ), fill out the required paperwork, and send to District 33

Nominations Chair Jesse Oakley III DTM, IPDG.

Paperwork is due February 1, 2014

You can make a difference and serve your community. Don't delay!!! File today!!


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