District Newsletter February 2016
Content
FEBRUARY 2016
Message From the District Director –
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
District Director
Lovely Lall, DTM
Messages from District Core
Officers...pp1-3
Talk of the District...pp6-7
Best Practices: Reflections on
the Club Open House Experience...p8
Taking Your Toastmasters
Experience Beyond Club
Walls...p9
Special District Director
Award...p10
Butterfly Effect Award
Winner— 2nd Quarter
Congratulations!
B2 Toasters
for your enthusiasm and
team work!
February
Club Officer Check List
1. Talk Up Toastmasters mem
-bership campaign. Add 5
new, dual or reinstated members.
2. Conduct an open house.
3. Conduct a speechathon.
4. Hold Executive Council
meeting.
5. Complete club officer
training.
6. Attend Area council meeting
7. Hold club speech contest.
8. Attend TLI.
9. Start collecting dues.
10. Review club progress at
Toastmasters International for
your club.
Playoffs—Each Play Matters– Each Play Counts
"It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish. If you wind up helping the team make the playoffs,
that's what you play for. You don't play to put up your numbers, but to try to get a chance to make it to
the Superbowl.” Albert Pujols
District 29 Family,
Are you ready for some football? It is the month of February. Super Bowl day reminds me of how much
Toastmasters has in common with sports. Our almost 3000-strong, dedicated District 29 team is in the
Third Quarter of the game – the 2015-2016 Toastmasters game. A few years back, I had no idea how
the sport of football was played, let alone what the term playoff meant. Watching the athletes play with
the mentality of “We not Me,” and with Determination and Passion to achieve their Personal Best to the
last nail-biter second is just the nature of sports. Players strive to help the team achieve scores for the
team’s sake. That is very inspiring. And yes, Toastmasters is just like a sport and we should all play for
the team.
The plays made by each of us count. Club officers and District leaders are integral to our team,
All officers Matter and all actions Count. These are exciting times in District 29. Each play made
from July 1, 2015 is making our District score board light up. It is looking very Good.
Whether the action was an icebreaker or a speech from an advanced manual; whether the role was
Toastmaster of the Day, timer or grammarian – each role matters. A commitment to be a leader at the
club, Area, Division, or District level matters. Each individual goal – each flutter - has made and is making a difference. We have been celebrating individual accomplishments with smiles such you know as
the Talk of the District, ribbons, and awards.
THANK YOU for all you have done and continue to do. Moving forward, we will continue to play together and give our personal best to and for the team. The time to celebrate the collective efforts of our
dynamic District 29 Toastmasters team is approaching. If you see someone sitting on the bench,
whether it is a guest, a new member, or a long-term veteran, please encourage them by showing how
the sport is played. Give them the chance to fly and be prepared to be amazed. When you give, you
also receive in return!
The quote below defines our District 29 team of almost 3000 strong-- "This is definitely a playoff team.
There's no question about that. It's just a matter of how much we want it.” Peter Bondra
Seahawks' captain, Russell Wilson commented on Super Bowl in Feb. 2014: 'Why not us?” And the
underdog team went on to win Superbowl Trophy. Yes, I was inspired and used those 3 simple words
to rally and as a team we worked hard and ended up making history by helping the District achieve
Select Distinguished for the very first time. I am sure, Together We can do it again and even better.
During the August 2016 Toastmasters International Convention, 92 Toastmasters Districts from around
the World will gather in our geography. Team 29 MVP's (most valuable players) - Let's play ball with
all of our might and plan to be the District with the Most. Let’s show the world that butterflies are not
only beautiful and graceful, but they can play ball as well.
District Highlights,
Continued
Message From the Program Quality Director
District 29 Club Officers,
Only 1 more Winter District 29 TLI! Be sure to register on Eventbrite.
Don't delay - sign up today! See you at TLI!
DATE - TIME
LOCATION
REGISTRATION LINK
Sat, Feb 20
Prince William County A.J. Ferlazzo Building,
Woodbridge, VA
http://d29-tli-feb20.eventbrite.com
8am – 12pm
Program Quality Director
Lynn Wylde, DTM
[email protected]
Benefits of
Attending TLI/
Winter TLI Statistics
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR DISTRICT’S
WINTER EDUCATIONAL
AWARD WINNERS!
December Educational
Award Achievers
January Educational
Award Achievers
Special Shout Out and
Congratulations to:
Elaine Z. Pugh, DTM
of Lake Ridge
Toastmasters for earning the Distinguished
Toastmaster Award!
Congratulations to
KingsTowne Toasties to
be the first to achieve
Golden Toaster during
the Winter TLI season!
TLI Season Ends
February 29, 2016.
Unable to attend the last
District 29 session on
February 20th?
Check out other opportunities to secure TLI
credit for yourself and
your club by clicking
here.
Contest Season
February is your month for club contests. Take a leap, have some fun, reach for the stars and sign
up for your contest. You may be amazed by the results.
Spring Conference
Join your fellow District 29 Toastmasters this spring as together, we Reach For the Stars! In addition to the highlight event, cheering on our contestants at the District Evaluation and International
Speech Contests, the Spring Conference will feature educational sessions on a variety of topics
including:
Keynote address by 4 time Emmy Award winning Jan Fox
Ted Talks Tips
From Speaker to Author
Social Media Success
Sponsors and Would-Be Sponsors Networking Reception
First Timers Session: to assist first time attendees in getting the most out of their experience
Rounding out the conference activities will be our informative District Business Meeting, the celebratory Hall of Fame, and networking with over 200 of our region’s most dynamic Toastmasters.
Want to maximize your conference experience? Consider volunteering for one of the numerous
roles available throughout the conference planning and execution process. In addition to using
your existing skills to contribute to the success of the event, you will have the opportunity to network more closely with current and future District leaders, develop your own leadership skills and
possibly earn credit toward a manual project or High Performance Leadership project. Volunteer
positions include those with tasks to be performed prior to the conference or on conference day,
silent contributors, speaking roles, creative opportunities, and leadership roles.
This year’s District 29 Spring Conference will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Capital
One Conference Center in Tysons Corner. Ticket prices will include parking, admission to the entire conference, continental breakfast, hot lunch buffet and snacks. A block of hotel rooms will be
available at an additional cost at the nearby Hilton McLean.
Please stay tuned for an upcoming announcement for ticket sales and join us on May 14 th as together, District 29 Toastmasters Reach for the Stars.
Toastmasters interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities should contact Conference
Chair Catherine Calvin at 703-568-3163 or [email protected] using subject line
Spring Conference Volunteer.
NEED A MODEL SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVALUATION SPEECH
CONTEST?
Reach out to your Area Director.
Please use the District 29 Linkedin page Open forum.
Send the request at http://www.tmd29.org/?contactus
District Highlights,
Continued
ATTENTION CLUB OFFICERS: February 26th
Start collecting your club dues and submit them via Club
Central on February 26th—Be the First!
Club Growth Director
Amy Brener, DTM
[email protected]
Club Building
Award:
Clubs that charter before
May 14th, 2016 will receive two half-price registrations to the District
Spring Conference!
Avoid the Dues BluesSubmit Early and be the
First! Start collecting
the dues and club officers can submit membership dues on Club Central starting on Feb.
26th. Be the First!
Talk Up
Toastmasters:
Check out the Special
District Director incentive at the bottom of the
flyer—see top right.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Did you know that
Toastmasters International has created a new
membership application?
Click here to download
the new form.
District Highlights,
Continued
PROSPECTIVE CLUBS FORMING
Core District Officers
IN DISTRICT 29!
Lovely Lall, DTM
District Director
Lynn Wylde, DTM
Program Quality Director
Amy Brener, DTM
Club Growth Director
Angela Davis, ACS, CL
Public Relations Manager
Juliette Brown, DTM
Finance Manager
Rhondra Willis, CC, ALB
Administration Manager
Victor Jimenez, TM
Logistics Manager
Joe Jarzombek, DTM, PID
Parliamentarian
Transform Authors to Speakers (TAS)
Are you an author but not yet a Best Selling author?
Are you a writer who has not yet published your first book?
Are you a published author but need to sell more books?
Join Us at Our Kick off meeting!
Saturday February 27th, 12:30pm- 3:00 pm
Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, United States
Mahesh Patil, DTM
Immediate Past District Governor
Congratulations to the
clubs who have gained
the most members since
July 1st!
Geographically Speaking
Club–15
Brambleton
Toastmasters—14
Loudoun Club-12
Chopawamsic-11
Toast of
Fredericksburg- 11
B2 Toasters: 11
LMI Toastmasters-11
Town Center
Toastmasters: 11
George Mason
University-- 10
MacToast
Toastmasters– 10
Confidently Speaking -10
Winners Ccircle-10
Manassas Community
Club—10
Speak up Manassas—10
Dulles South—10
First and 3rd Sundays, Ashburn Library
Contact Division E Director, Harminder Lall, DTM [email protected]
Learn and be part of something new-- "The Improv Session"
Loudoun West Toastmasters Club
Join us for a new Toastmasters club in the Western Loudoun County.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Purcellville Library, 220 E Main St, Purcellville, Virginia 20132
For more Information Contact:
Division E Director, Harminder Lall, Email: [email protected]
District Highlights,
Continued
Call for
Nominations
District 29 is requesting
Toastmasters to submit
nominations for Division
Directors ( A, B, C, D, E,
F), Club Growth Director,
Program Quality Director
and District Director positions for the Toastmaster year 2016-17. The
nominations deadline is
February 20 2016, 11:59
pm (EST).
Please submit the following forms to District Director at [email protected] prior
to Saturday February 20,
2016, 11:59pm (EST).
Important Forms/
Information:
Officer Agreement and
Release Form
The Quantico - Stafford Happy Hour Toastmasters Club
This advanced club requires one to be a member of another Toastmasters
club
Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month
Mix & Mingle: 5:30 – 6:00pm
Meeting: 6:00pm – Opening: Pledge of Allegiance
Located at: The Globe & Laurel Restaurant
Phone Number: 703-221-5763
3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy. (Rt. 1), Stafford, Virginia 22554
(Directions: Exit 148 from I-95, just one-half mile south on U.S. Route 1)
Please contact, [email protected] or 540-429-1415
Kudos!
To Odysseas Pentakalos, ACS, ALB,
Area 44 Director, who has completed
and submitted 100% Spring Club Visit
Reports.
District Leader
Nominating Form
District Leader Qualifications & Responsibilities
There is a formal process and interviews for
all the above mentioned
leadership positions will
be held on Saturday,
March 12th at Mason
Enterprise Center in
Fairfax by the District
Leadership Committee
Chair IPDG, Mahesh
Patil, DTM. For any questions regarding the process please email, [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS HAPPENINGS
DISTRICT 29 SPEAKER’S BUREAU
Are you interested in learning from a variety of speaking experiences outside the confines of the traditional Toastmasters Club? Do you want to speak to community organizations on worthwhile causes and
address outside organizations in search of speakers? Well, you're in luck! District 29 is restarting its
Speakers Bureau! If you have been a member of this Speakers Bureau in the past, please contact us
again if you're still interested in being a part of this soon to be vital resource for District 29 speakers.
We are in the process of developing criteria for belonging to the Speakers Bureau, but the basic level of
entry will be completion of at 6 speeches from the CC manual There may be additional requirements,
but all eligible Toastmasters are invited to consider being a part of this Speakers Bureau. At this point
we are requiring enthusiastic participation. Leadership opportunities for this abound! Please send email
to: [email protected]
The PRM Awards
This issue includes complete details on each of these awards. Any questions? Please contact
[email protected]!
“Have Fun and Be Successful” Best Club Website Contest winner
“Let It Shine” Best Club Newsletter Contest winner
Best Public Service Announcement (PSA) - Video & Audio Contest winner
Successful Toastmasters International Magazine Submission
Talk of the District
Kudos to the Club Officers and Congratulations to the following Clubs for earning the Golden
Toaster Award during both Summer and Winter TLIs!
Kingstowne Toasties:
Kudos to Club Officers: Imran Hussain, Pearlie McFadden, Donna Weiss, Brittany Wilson, Margaret Weaver,
Angela Oler, Sharon Smith
Tysons Beltway Advanced Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: William Malthouse, Narayanan Doraswamy, Cheryl Baker, Glenn Stafford, Dwight
Yamada, James Call, Esther Iseman
Free Spirits Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: Wes Rogers, Lynn Romano, Xinyan Wang, Divya Gupta, Sathya Moorthy, Thao Pham,
Derek Lu
Aol & Asurion Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: Wes Rogers, Monifa Hamilton, Brianna Wilkins, Gurleen Singh, Lynne Cordary, Nishma
Gupta, Durga Nemani
Northern Piedmont Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: William Malthouse, Franklin Garcia, Barbara Cook, Valerie Gilkerson, Esther Iseman,
Tom Cook, Sue Worden
Eastern Federal Lands:
Kudos to Club Officers: Patricia Mark, Victor Carreras-Calderon, Nantaporn Wongkachonkitti, Charlie Costello,
Lana Lau, Francis Abreu, Venkat Venkatasamy
Winners Circle:
Kudos to Club Officers: Cheryl Baker, Narayanan Doraswamy, Glenn Stafford, Drew Rougier-Chapman, Steven
Cavin, Pulkit Gangwal
A Life Like Yours:
Kudos to Club Officers: Heather Jarrett, Amy Brener, Annie Frickel, Lisa Good, Kenneth Henz, Katherine
Montgomery, Lucy Beadnell
Bennie Bough Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: Shushan Bartholomew, Walt Okon, Anne Sobota, Paul White, Derek Schmeck, Robert
Ross, Erick Granados
Manassas Community Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: David Core, Virginia Perry, Damien Asseya, Gary Roth, Melchis Hasham, Tek Raj
Gyawali, Chad Mayers
Clubs Earning Golden Toaster Award during Winter TLI only—Kudos to Club Officers and Club!
CNM Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: Mary Ann Singlaub,Charlene Locker, Joseph Pawlak, Gillian Springer, Harry Elanko,
James (terry) Cummiskey, Hoan Le
Talk of the District
Distinguished Club Program Goal Achievers
Congratulations and Kudos to the following clubs for achieving more than 5 DCP goals:
Keep up the Excellent team work, Cheers!
9 DCP Goals
Loudoun Club
1. Dedicated To Mentoring Advanced
10. Tech Tower Toastmasters
2. Colshire Cavern Club
11. Navygators Club
3. Free Spirits Toastmasters Club
12. Burke Toastmasters
1. Lake Ridge Toastmasters
4. Fairfax Toastmasters Club
13. Tech Tower Toastmasters Club
2. Hunter Mill club
5. Chopawamsic Club
14. Sprint Nextel Toastmasters
3. Dulles South
6. LMI Toastmasters
15. Brambleton Toastmasters
4. Winners Circle
7. Brinker Club
16. Manassas Community Club
5. Ashburn Toastmasters Club
8. Springhill Speakers
17. Neustar Tech Toastmasters
6. US Geological Survey Club
9. King George Toastmasters Club
8 DCP Goals
6 DCP Goals
7. Prince William County Toastmasters
7 DCP Goals
1. George Mason University
Toastmasters
2. B-2 Toasters
3. Eastern Federal Lands
4. Ashburn Professional Speakers
5. Cascades Communicators
Toastmasters Club
6. Geographically Speaking Club
5 DCP Goals
1. Speak Up Manassas
2. U Converse Masterfully Club
3. Kingstowne Toasties
4. Five Shields
5. PMIWDC #01 Toastmasters Club
6. Leesburg Speakeasies Club
7. Gainesville Professional Speakers
(GPS)
8. Storysmiths
9. Aol&Asurion Toastmasters Club
Best Practices:
Reflections on the Importance of Hosting Open Houses
Pragmatics Toastmasters Club Celebrates Fifth
Anniversary!
The Pragmatics Toastmasters Club meets once a month at noon at Pragmatics headquarters in Reston, Virginia. On December 11, the club celebrated its fifth anniversary by hosting an Open House. Door prizes were
part of the celebration, and two lucky guests won free memberships. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch in a collegial setting and were entertained and educated by guest speakers: District 29 Director, Lovely Lall,
who was a member of the club when it began, and Sean Cohan, Vice
President of the Technology Solutions Group, who shared his experiences as a Toastmaster from nearly 25 years ago.
During the Open House, we wanted to try something new and offer our
members and guests the chance to win free prizes. Our Secretary, Kyra,
had everyone write their name on a piece of paper to be drawn for the prizes. Two of our biggest give-a-ways were two free
memberships to guests looking to join our club. It was an all-around success because we had three individuals win gift cards
and two guests win free memberships. This Open House was extra special because one of our own, Rey Forrest, receive a
surprise plaque for her outstanding and dedicated service throughout the years. Rey was a part of the PTC when there were
only four members. She has played a significant role in PTC’s success.
At the request of VPE Rey Forrest, Kyra Byron, Secretary/Treasurer, assumed the role of Chairperson for the Open House.
Although this was a new and challenging role, Kyra eagerly identified all aspects required for its success and made the necessary assignments. The fact that she would receive CL credit also served as incentive to chair the event!
When I first joined Toastmasters, I never thought I would have the opportunity to Chair an Open House. I remember the day
Rey asked me to Chair our next Open House. I was nervous and excited all at the same time. I was incredibly lucky to have
my peers support me; they gave me tons of advice and even talked to me about what had worked in the past and what had
not. This experience has taught me a lot, not just in my Toastmasters career, but also in my work and personal life. I learned
that preparation is critical. Organization is a key component to success. Lastly, I learned that it is important to facilitate meetings in an efficient way while exerting control over the proceedings where necessary to ensure each role is carried out appropriately.
The VPPR, Rhea Simpson, advertises through Meetup, Twitter, and the Club’s FreeToastHost website. Meetup is a social
media platform that targets users in your locale with the same interests as you. Meetup has been a great tool to allow our
club to grow. When we ask guests how they heard about us, Meetup is the #1 answer, followed by the Toastmasters Find a
Club tool.
The President, Todd Godfrey continuously provides helpful, supportive leadership for all of the club’s activities and fulfills the
mission of the club. The club’s mission is to provide a fun, supportive, and positive learning experience where members are
empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. “My
leadership philosophy on conducting an Open House is this is a chance to let the other officers and members showcase their
growth and appreciation for the club. It is an opportunity for them to shine and my job as President is to ensure that everyone
who wants to participate gets an opportunity. It’s also time as a leader to heap praise on the efforts of the club and spotlight
individuals who rise above the crowd with their effort and contributions.”
Kyra Byron, TM
Pragmatics Toastmasters Club
Website: http://pragmatics.toastmastersclubs.org/
MeetUp: http://www.meetup.com/Toastmasters-ofLoudoun-County/
Taking Your Toastmasters Skills Beyond the Four Walls of Your Club
Learning lessons from stretching your wings far and wide
sharing the Toastmasters experience with others.
Paul White, DTM
How are you using your accumulated experience and
your Toastmasters speaking skills? Having spent almost a decade "on the ground" in Laos and Cambodia, I have found an audience with Vietnam era veterans. My stories, all honed in Toastmaster club speeches, shed a new perspective on that part of the
world and the U.S. involvement there.
Last Saturday, I presented to an American Legion post in Haymarket , Virginia. What a wonderful group of veterans and their
families. This was a speaking opportunity created by Barbara
Owens - the Lady in a Hat. Barbara has chartered two Toastmasters Clubs in Haymarket.
Paid or pro bono - take your speeches on the road. You will learn
and grow, and you will also share your unique experiences and
messages with appreciative audiences.
District 29 Toastmasters Present at Marine
Corps Spouses Program
Galloping Governors’ Gwen Talbot, DTM (center) and
Lynne Strang, CTM (left) and Advanced Professional
Speakers’ Lindsay Hamilton, CC, (right) led a Feb. 2 impromptu speaking workshop for U.S. Marine Corps Command Team spouses attending a week-long leadership
course in Quantico, Virginia. Around 100 Marine spouses
participated in the workshop, which provided tips and
strategies to handle impromptu speaking situations. Two
group exercises – one on introductions and the other on
Table Topics -- gave participants the opportunity to practice their new skills. The workshop wrapped up with information on joining Toastmasters International.
Special Tribute to One of Our Own
District 29 family is sad to share the news of the passing of Brent Stidley, Past District 27 Governor 1999-2000 on
January 26th. Our prayers to the departed soul and heartfelt condolences to his family. The Lakeridge club where
he was a long-time member and a past president, had incorporated a celebration of his life during its regular meeting.
PS. For many of you who are unaware of the history of District 29 and 27, it used to be only District 27 before splitting into two Districts in the year 2010-2011.
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Message From the District Director –
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
District Director
Lovely Lall, DTM
Messages from District Core
Officers...pp1-3
Talk of the District...pp6-7
Best Practices: Reflections on
the Club Open House Experience...p8
Taking Your Toastmasters
Experience Beyond Club
Walls...p9
Special District Director
Award...p10
Butterfly Effect Award
Winner— 2nd Quarter
Congratulations!
B2 Toasters
for your enthusiasm and
team work!
February
Club Officer Check List
1. Talk Up Toastmasters mem
-bership campaign. Add 5
new, dual or reinstated members.
2. Conduct an open house.
3. Conduct a speechathon.
4. Hold Executive Council
meeting.
5. Complete club officer
training.
6. Attend Area council meeting
7. Hold club speech contest.
8. Attend TLI.
9. Start collecting dues.
10. Review club progress at
Toastmasters International for
your club.
Playoffs—Each Play Matters– Each Play Counts
"It's not how you start the season, it's how you finish. If you wind up helping the team make the playoffs,
that's what you play for. You don't play to put up your numbers, but to try to get a chance to make it to
the Superbowl.” Albert Pujols
District 29 Family,
Are you ready for some football? It is the month of February. Super Bowl day reminds me of how much
Toastmasters has in common with sports. Our almost 3000-strong, dedicated District 29 team is in the
Third Quarter of the game – the 2015-2016 Toastmasters game. A few years back, I had no idea how
the sport of football was played, let alone what the term playoff meant. Watching the athletes play with
the mentality of “We not Me,” and with Determination and Passion to achieve their Personal Best to the
last nail-biter second is just the nature of sports. Players strive to help the team achieve scores for the
team’s sake. That is very inspiring. And yes, Toastmasters is just like a sport and we should all play for
the team.
The plays made by each of us count. Club officers and District leaders are integral to our team,
All officers Matter and all actions Count. These are exciting times in District 29. Each play made
from July 1, 2015 is making our District score board light up. It is looking very Good.
Whether the action was an icebreaker or a speech from an advanced manual; whether the role was
Toastmaster of the Day, timer or grammarian – each role matters. A commitment to be a leader at the
club, Area, Division, or District level matters. Each individual goal – each flutter - has made and is making a difference. We have been celebrating individual accomplishments with smiles such you know as
the Talk of the District, ribbons, and awards.
THANK YOU for all you have done and continue to do. Moving forward, we will continue to play together and give our personal best to and for the team. The time to celebrate the collective efforts of our
dynamic District 29 Toastmasters team is approaching. If you see someone sitting on the bench,
whether it is a guest, a new member, or a long-term veteran, please encourage them by showing how
the sport is played. Give them the chance to fly and be prepared to be amazed. When you give, you
also receive in return!
The quote below defines our District 29 team of almost 3000 strong-- "This is definitely a playoff team.
There's no question about that. It's just a matter of how much we want it.” Peter Bondra
Seahawks' captain, Russell Wilson commented on Super Bowl in Feb. 2014: 'Why not us?” And the
underdog team went on to win Superbowl Trophy. Yes, I was inspired and used those 3 simple words
to rally and as a team we worked hard and ended up making history by helping the District achieve
Select Distinguished for the very first time. I am sure, Together We can do it again and even better.
During the August 2016 Toastmasters International Convention, 92 Toastmasters Districts from around
the World will gather in our geography. Team 29 MVP's (most valuable players) - Let's play ball with
all of our might and plan to be the District with the Most. Let’s show the world that butterflies are not
only beautiful and graceful, but they can play ball as well.
District Highlights,
Continued
Message From the Program Quality Director
District 29 Club Officers,
Only 1 more Winter District 29 TLI! Be sure to register on Eventbrite.
Don't delay - sign up today! See you at TLI!
DATE - TIME
LOCATION
REGISTRATION LINK
Sat, Feb 20
Prince William County A.J. Ferlazzo Building,
Woodbridge, VA
http://d29-tli-feb20.eventbrite.com
8am – 12pm
Program Quality Director
Lynn Wylde, DTM
[email protected]
Benefits of
Attending TLI/
Winter TLI Statistics
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR DISTRICT’S
WINTER EDUCATIONAL
AWARD WINNERS!
December Educational
Award Achievers
January Educational
Award Achievers
Special Shout Out and
Congratulations to:
Elaine Z. Pugh, DTM
of Lake Ridge
Toastmasters for earning the Distinguished
Toastmaster Award!
Congratulations to
KingsTowne Toasties to
be the first to achieve
Golden Toaster during
the Winter TLI season!
TLI Season Ends
February 29, 2016.
Unable to attend the last
District 29 session on
February 20th?
Check out other opportunities to secure TLI
credit for yourself and
your club by clicking
here.
Contest Season
February is your month for club contests. Take a leap, have some fun, reach for the stars and sign
up for your contest. You may be amazed by the results.
Spring Conference
Join your fellow District 29 Toastmasters this spring as together, we Reach For the Stars! In addition to the highlight event, cheering on our contestants at the District Evaluation and International
Speech Contests, the Spring Conference will feature educational sessions on a variety of topics
including:
Keynote address by 4 time Emmy Award winning Jan Fox
Ted Talks Tips
From Speaker to Author
Social Media Success
Sponsors and Would-Be Sponsors Networking Reception
First Timers Session: to assist first time attendees in getting the most out of their experience
Rounding out the conference activities will be our informative District Business Meeting, the celebratory Hall of Fame, and networking with over 200 of our region’s most dynamic Toastmasters.
Want to maximize your conference experience? Consider volunteering for one of the numerous
roles available throughout the conference planning and execution process. In addition to using
your existing skills to contribute to the success of the event, you will have the opportunity to network more closely with current and future District leaders, develop your own leadership skills and
possibly earn credit toward a manual project or High Performance Leadership project. Volunteer
positions include those with tasks to be performed prior to the conference or on conference day,
silent contributors, speaking roles, creative opportunities, and leadership roles.
This year’s District 29 Spring Conference will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Capital
One Conference Center in Tysons Corner. Ticket prices will include parking, admission to the entire conference, continental breakfast, hot lunch buffet and snacks. A block of hotel rooms will be
available at an additional cost at the nearby Hilton McLean.
Please stay tuned for an upcoming announcement for ticket sales and join us on May 14 th as together, District 29 Toastmasters Reach for the Stars.
Toastmasters interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities should contact Conference
Chair Catherine Calvin at 703-568-3163 or [email protected] using subject line
Spring Conference Volunteer.
NEED A MODEL SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVALUATION SPEECH
CONTEST?
Reach out to your Area Director.
Please use the District 29 Linkedin page Open forum.
Send the request at http://www.tmd29.org/?contactus
District Highlights,
Continued
ATTENTION CLUB OFFICERS: February 26th
Start collecting your club dues and submit them via Club
Central on February 26th—Be the First!
Club Growth Director
Amy Brener, DTM
[email protected]
Club Building
Award:
Clubs that charter before
May 14th, 2016 will receive two half-price registrations to the District
Spring Conference!
Avoid the Dues BluesSubmit Early and be the
First! Start collecting
the dues and club officers can submit membership dues on Club Central starting on Feb.
26th. Be the First!
Talk Up
Toastmasters:
Check out the Special
District Director incentive at the bottom of the
flyer—see top right.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Did you know that
Toastmasters International has created a new
membership application?
Click here to download
the new form.
District Highlights,
Continued
PROSPECTIVE CLUBS FORMING
Core District Officers
IN DISTRICT 29!
Lovely Lall, DTM
District Director
Lynn Wylde, DTM
Program Quality Director
Amy Brener, DTM
Club Growth Director
Angela Davis, ACS, CL
Public Relations Manager
Juliette Brown, DTM
Finance Manager
Rhondra Willis, CC, ALB
Administration Manager
Victor Jimenez, TM
Logistics Manager
Joe Jarzombek, DTM, PID
Parliamentarian
Transform Authors to Speakers (TAS)
Are you an author but not yet a Best Selling author?
Are you a writer who has not yet published your first book?
Are you a published author but need to sell more books?
Join Us at Our Kick off meeting!
Saturday February 27th, 12:30pm- 3:00 pm
Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, United States
Mahesh Patil, DTM
Immediate Past District Governor
Congratulations to the
clubs who have gained
the most members since
July 1st!
Geographically Speaking
Club–15
Brambleton
Toastmasters—14
Loudoun Club-12
Chopawamsic-11
Toast of
Fredericksburg- 11
B2 Toasters: 11
LMI Toastmasters-11
Town Center
Toastmasters: 11
George Mason
University-- 10
MacToast
Toastmasters– 10
Confidently Speaking -10
Winners Ccircle-10
Manassas Community
Club—10
Speak up Manassas—10
Dulles South—10
First and 3rd Sundays, Ashburn Library
Contact Division E Director, Harminder Lall, DTM [email protected]
Learn and be part of something new-- "The Improv Session"
Loudoun West Toastmasters Club
Join us for a new Toastmasters club in the Western Loudoun County.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Purcellville Library, 220 E Main St, Purcellville, Virginia 20132
For more Information Contact:
Division E Director, Harminder Lall, Email: [email protected]
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Continued
Call for
Nominations
District 29 is requesting
Toastmasters to submit
nominations for Division
Directors ( A, B, C, D, E,
F), Club Growth Director,
Program Quality Director
and District Director positions for the Toastmaster year 2016-17. The
nominations deadline is
February 20 2016, 11:59
pm (EST).
Please submit the following forms to District Director at [email protected] prior
to Saturday February 20,
2016, 11:59pm (EST).
Important Forms/
Information:
Officer Agreement and
Release Form
The Quantico - Stafford Happy Hour Toastmasters Club
This advanced club requires one to be a member of another Toastmasters
club
Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month
Mix & Mingle: 5:30 – 6:00pm
Meeting: 6:00pm – Opening: Pledge of Allegiance
Located at: The Globe & Laurel Restaurant
Phone Number: 703-221-5763
3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy. (Rt. 1), Stafford, Virginia 22554
(Directions: Exit 148 from I-95, just one-half mile south on U.S. Route 1)
Please contact, [email protected] or 540-429-1415
Kudos!
To Odysseas Pentakalos, ACS, ALB,
Area 44 Director, who has completed
and submitted 100% Spring Club Visit
Reports.
District Leader
Nominating Form
District Leader Qualifications & Responsibilities
There is a formal process and interviews for
all the above mentioned
leadership positions will
be held on Saturday,
March 12th at Mason
Enterprise Center in
Fairfax by the District
Leadership Committee
Chair IPDG, Mahesh
Patil, DTM. For any questions regarding the process please email, [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS HAPPENINGS
DISTRICT 29 SPEAKER’S BUREAU
Are you interested in learning from a variety of speaking experiences outside the confines of the traditional Toastmasters Club? Do you want to speak to community organizations on worthwhile causes and
address outside organizations in search of speakers? Well, you're in luck! District 29 is restarting its
Speakers Bureau! If you have been a member of this Speakers Bureau in the past, please contact us
again if you're still interested in being a part of this soon to be vital resource for District 29 speakers.
We are in the process of developing criteria for belonging to the Speakers Bureau, but the basic level of
entry will be completion of at 6 speeches from the CC manual There may be additional requirements,
but all eligible Toastmasters are invited to consider being a part of this Speakers Bureau. At this point
we are requiring enthusiastic participation. Leadership opportunities for this abound! Please send email
to: [email protected]
The PRM Awards
This issue includes complete details on each of these awards. Any questions? Please contact
[email protected]!
“Have Fun and Be Successful” Best Club Website Contest winner
“Let It Shine” Best Club Newsletter Contest winner
Best Public Service Announcement (PSA) - Video & Audio Contest winner
Successful Toastmasters International Magazine Submission
Talk of the District
Kudos to the Club Officers and Congratulations to the following Clubs for earning the Golden
Toaster Award during both Summer and Winter TLIs!
Kingstowne Toasties:
Kudos to Club Officers: Imran Hussain, Pearlie McFadden, Donna Weiss, Brittany Wilson, Margaret Weaver,
Angela Oler, Sharon Smith
Tysons Beltway Advanced Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: William Malthouse, Narayanan Doraswamy, Cheryl Baker, Glenn Stafford, Dwight
Yamada, James Call, Esther Iseman
Free Spirits Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: Wes Rogers, Lynn Romano, Xinyan Wang, Divya Gupta, Sathya Moorthy, Thao Pham,
Derek Lu
Aol & Asurion Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: Wes Rogers, Monifa Hamilton, Brianna Wilkins, Gurleen Singh, Lynne Cordary, Nishma
Gupta, Durga Nemani
Northern Piedmont Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: William Malthouse, Franklin Garcia, Barbara Cook, Valerie Gilkerson, Esther Iseman,
Tom Cook, Sue Worden
Eastern Federal Lands:
Kudos to Club Officers: Patricia Mark, Victor Carreras-Calderon, Nantaporn Wongkachonkitti, Charlie Costello,
Lana Lau, Francis Abreu, Venkat Venkatasamy
Winners Circle:
Kudos to Club Officers: Cheryl Baker, Narayanan Doraswamy, Glenn Stafford, Drew Rougier-Chapman, Steven
Cavin, Pulkit Gangwal
A Life Like Yours:
Kudos to Club Officers: Heather Jarrett, Amy Brener, Annie Frickel, Lisa Good, Kenneth Henz, Katherine
Montgomery, Lucy Beadnell
Bennie Bough Toastmasters Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: Shushan Bartholomew, Walt Okon, Anne Sobota, Paul White, Derek Schmeck, Robert
Ross, Erick Granados
Manassas Community Club:
Kudos to Club Officers: David Core, Virginia Perry, Damien Asseya, Gary Roth, Melchis Hasham, Tek Raj
Gyawali, Chad Mayers
Clubs Earning Golden Toaster Award during Winter TLI only—Kudos to Club Officers and Club!
CNM Toastmasters:
Kudos to Club Officers: Mary Ann Singlaub,Charlene Locker, Joseph Pawlak, Gillian Springer, Harry Elanko,
James (terry) Cummiskey, Hoan Le
Talk of the District
Distinguished Club Program Goal Achievers
Congratulations and Kudos to the following clubs for achieving more than 5 DCP goals:
Keep up the Excellent team work, Cheers!
9 DCP Goals
Loudoun Club
1. Dedicated To Mentoring Advanced
10. Tech Tower Toastmasters
2. Colshire Cavern Club
11. Navygators Club
3. Free Spirits Toastmasters Club
12. Burke Toastmasters
1. Lake Ridge Toastmasters
4. Fairfax Toastmasters Club
13. Tech Tower Toastmasters Club
2. Hunter Mill club
5. Chopawamsic Club
14. Sprint Nextel Toastmasters
3. Dulles South
6. LMI Toastmasters
15. Brambleton Toastmasters
4. Winners Circle
7. Brinker Club
16. Manassas Community Club
5. Ashburn Toastmasters Club
8. Springhill Speakers
17. Neustar Tech Toastmasters
6. US Geological Survey Club
9. King George Toastmasters Club
8 DCP Goals
6 DCP Goals
7. Prince William County Toastmasters
7 DCP Goals
1. George Mason University
Toastmasters
2. B-2 Toasters
3. Eastern Federal Lands
4. Ashburn Professional Speakers
5. Cascades Communicators
Toastmasters Club
6. Geographically Speaking Club
5 DCP Goals
1. Speak Up Manassas
2. U Converse Masterfully Club
3. Kingstowne Toasties
4. Five Shields
5. PMIWDC #01 Toastmasters Club
6. Leesburg Speakeasies Club
7. Gainesville Professional Speakers
(GPS)
8. Storysmiths
9. Aol&Asurion Toastmasters Club
Best Practices:
Reflections on the Importance of Hosting Open Houses
Pragmatics Toastmasters Club Celebrates Fifth
Anniversary!
The Pragmatics Toastmasters Club meets once a month at noon at Pragmatics headquarters in Reston, Virginia. On December 11, the club celebrated its fifth anniversary by hosting an Open House. Door prizes were
part of the celebration, and two lucky guests won free memberships. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch in a collegial setting and were entertained and educated by guest speakers: District 29 Director, Lovely Lall,
who was a member of the club when it began, and Sean Cohan, Vice
President of the Technology Solutions Group, who shared his experiences as a Toastmaster from nearly 25 years ago.
During the Open House, we wanted to try something new and offer our
members and guests the chance to win free prizes. Our Secretary, Kyra,
had everyone write their name on a piece of paper to be drawn for the prizes. Two of our biggest give-a-ways were two free
memberships to guests looking to join our club. It was an all-around success because we had three individuals win gift cards
and two guests win free memberships. This Open House was extra special because one of our own, Rey Forrest, receive a
surprise plaque for her outstanding and dedicated service throughout the years. Rey was a part of the PTC when there were
only four members. She has played a significant role in PTC’s success.
At the request of VPE Rey Forrest, Kyra Byron, Secretary/Treasurer, assumed the role of Chairperson for the Open House.
Although this was a new and challenging role, Kyra eagerly identified all aspects required for its success and made the necessary assignments. The fact that she would receive CL credit also served as incentive to chair the event!
When I first joined Toastmasters, I never thought I would have the opportunity to Chair an Open House. I remember the day
Rey asked me to Chair our next Open House. I was nervous and excited all at the same time. I was incredibly lucky to have
my peers support me; they gave me tons of advice and even talked to me about what had worked in the past and what had
not. This experience has taught me a lot, not just in my Toastmasters career, but also in my work and personal life. I learned
that preparation is critical. Organization is a key component to success. Lastly, I learned that it is important to facilitate meetings in an efficient way while exerting control over the proceedings where necessary to ensure each role is carried out appropriately.
The VPPR, Rhea Simpson, advertises through Meetup, Twitter, and the Club’s FreeToastHost website. Meetup is a social
media platform that targets users in your locale with the same interests as you. Meetup has been a great tool to allow our
club to grow. When we ask guests how they heard about us, Meetup is the #1 answer, followed by the Toastmasters Find a
Club tool.
The President, Todd Godfrey continuously provides helpful, supportive leadership for all of the club’s activities and fulfills the
mission of the club. The club’s mission is to provide a fun, supportive, and positive learning experience where members are
empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. “My
leadership philosophy on conducting an Open House is this is a chance to let the other officers and members showcase their
growth and appreciation for the club. It is an opportunity for them to shine and my job as President is to ensure that everyone
who wants to participate gets an opportunity. It’s also time as a leader to heap praise on the efforts of the club and spotlight
individuals who rise above the crowd with their effort and contributions.”
Kyra Byron, TM
Pragmatics Toastmasters Club
Website: http://pragmatics.toastmastersclubs.org/
MeetUp: http://www.meetup.com/Toastmasters-ofLoudoun-County/
Taking Your Toastmasters Skills Beyond the Four Walls of Your Club
Learning lessons from stretching your wings far and wide
sharing the Toastmasters experience with others.
Paul White, DTM
How are you using your accumulated experience and
your Toastmasters speaking skills? Having spent almost a decade "on the ground" in Laos and Cambodia, I have found an audience with Vietnam era veterans. My stories, all honed in Toastmaster club speeches, shed a new perspective on that part of the
world and the U.S. involvement there.
Last Saturday, I presented to an American Legion post in Haymarket , Virginia. What a wonderful group of veterans and their
families. This was a speaking opportunity created by Barbara
Owens - the Lady in a Hat. Barbara has chartered two Toastmasters Clubs in Haymarket.
Paid or pro bono - take your speeches on the road. You will learn
and grow, and you will also share your unique experiences and
messages with appreciative audiences.
District 29 Toastmasters Present at Marine
Corps Spouses Program
Galloping Governors’ Gwen Talbot, DTM (center) and
Lynne Strang, CTM (left) and Advanced Professional
Speakers’ Lindsay Hamilton, CC, (right) led a Feb. 2 impromptu speaking workshop for U.S. Marine Corps Command Team spouses attending a week-long leadership
course in Quantico, Virginia. Around 100 Marine spouses
participated in the workshop, which provided tips and
strategies to handle impromptu speaking situations. Two
group exercises – one on introductions and the other on
Table Topics -- gave participants the opportunity to practice their new skills. The workshop wrapped up with information on joining Toastmasters International.
Special Tribute to One of Our Own
District 29 family is sad to share the news of the passing of Brent Stidley, Past District 27 Governor 1999-2000 on
January 26th. Our prayers to the departed soul and heartfelt condolences to his family. The Lakeridge club where
he was a long-time member and a past president, had incorporated a celebration of his life during its regular meeting.
PS. For many of you who are unaware of the history of District 29 and 27, it used to be only District 27 before splitting into two Districts in the year 2010-2011.
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