DISTRICT 13 TOASTMASTERS
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Welcome to the website for District 13 Toastmasters! Toastmasters is an organization that has helped over three million people worldwide to improve their communication and leadership skills. Let us help you connect with a club so that you, too, can improve your communication and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 2009-2010 Incoming District OfficersDear D13 Leaders, District 13 elected the following slate of officers at the District 13 Council Meeting on May 2, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
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District Events & News:
Toastmasters Leadership Institute
Mark Brown, Kristal DiCarlo, and 6 other workshops
Spring Conference 2009 "Toastmasters: The Courage to Conquer" CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Friday, May 1- Fun Night Festivities Evaluation Contest Winners International Speech Contest Winners District 13 Toastmasters, a district within Toastmasters International, is pleased to announce the following winners of International Speech and Evaluation Contest. The contest was held this past Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Lakeview Spa and Golf Resort in Morgantown, West Virginia and was hosted by the Mountaineers Toastmaster Club. Eight individuals competed for the District 13 International Speech Contest and the Speech Evaluation Contest out of over 1,300 members spanning three of the largest territories - Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland. Taking first place in the Evaluation Contest was Bernie Sullivan from the the PPG Club. Sullivan has been a member of Toastmasters for the past four years and won first place in the Division D Evaluation Contest three weeks ago. Second place was awarded to Larry Olek and third place was awarded to Bill Mueller. Olek is a member of Johnstown Toastmasters for the past four years and Mueller is a member of the North Hills and Achievers Toastmaster clubs for the past twelve years. Taking first place in the International Speech Contest was Jeff Esper of the South Hills Toastmasters Club. Esper has been a member of Toastmasters for the past year and also won first place in the Division A International Speech Contest three weeks ago. Second place was awarded to Dan Gull and third place was awarded to Laura Vayansky. Gull is a member of Toastmasters in the Tower for the past year and a half. Vayansky is currently a member of PPG and Cranberry Toastmasters and has been a member of Toastmasters International for the past six years. The winner of the International Speech Contest will go on to represent District 13 at the Region VI Conference and International Convention where they will go on to compete for the title of 2009’s World Champion of Public Speaking. The Region VI conference is scheduled for June 13 and June 14 in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on Toastmasters International District 13, please visit www.d13tm.com or contact Francine Milligan, District 13 Public Relations Officer at 412-974-7199.
Division A Contest NEWSFLASH District 13 Toastmasters, a district within Toastmasters International, is pleased to announce the following winners of their International Speech and Evaluation Contest. The contest was held on Saturday, April 10th at the Cannonsburg Borough Building and was hosted by Division A Governor David Veights. Taking first place in the International Speech Contest was Jeff Esper and first place in the Evaluation Contest was Marben Bland. Esper is a member of the Bettis Club and has been a member of Toastmasters for a year and a half. Bland is a member of the Pittsburgh Club and has been a Toastmaster within District 13 for five years. Second place in both contests was awarded to Matthew Tomsho of both the Ambassadors and McKeesport Toastmasters clubs. Tomsho has been a member of Toastmasters International for five and a half years. The winners of these contests will go on to represent Division B at the District 13 International Speech and Evaluation Contest and potentially to the Region VI Conference and the International Speech Contest where they may compete for the title of 2009’s World Champion of Public Speaking. The District 13 Conference will be held on May 2, 2009 at the Lakeview Spa and Golf Resort in Morgantown, West Virginia. District 13 of Toastmasters International spans three of the largest territories - Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland and encompasses 69 Toastmasters clubs with over 1,300 members. For more information on Toastmasters International District 13, please visit d13tm.com or contact Francine Milligan, District 13 Public Relations officer at 412-974-7199.
Division B Contest NEWSFLASH
Division C Contest NEWSFLASH
Division D Contest NEWSFLASH District 13 Toastmasters, a district within Toastmasters International, is pleased to announce the following winners of their Division D International Speech and Evaluation Contest. The contest was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2009 within the Speak Easy Toastmaster Club’s Union Switch and Signal building in Pittsburgh. The recent recipients of the Toastmasters International Appreciation Award sponsored the event hosted by Division D Governor Stephanie Scott Taking first place in the International Speech Contest was Daniel Gull and first place in the Evaluation Contest was Bernard Sullivan. Mr. Gull is a member of the Toastmasters in the Tower Club and has been a member of Toastmasters for the past year and one half. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the PPG Club and has been a member of Toastmasters International for approximately four years. Second place in both Contests was Laura Vayansky. Vayansky is currently a member of PPG and Cranberry Toastmasters and has been a member of Toastmasters International for the past six years. The winners of these contests will go on to represent Division D at the District 13 International Speech and Evaluation Contest and potentially to the Region VI Conference and the International Convention where they may then compete for the title of 2009’s World Champion of Public Speaking. The District 13 Conference will be held on May 2, 2009 at the Lakeview Spa and Golf Resort in Morgantown, West Virginia. District 13 of Toastmasters International spans three of the largest territories - Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia and Western Maryland and encompasses 69 Toastmasters clubs with over 1,300 members. For more information on Toastmasters International District 13, please visit www.d13tm.com or contact Francine Milligan, District 13 Public Relations Officer at 412-974-7199.
District Promotions The District is running promotional contests, see links below:
District 13 Dream Team 2009-2010 Earn credit toward an advanced leadership award while serving our District and your fellow members. There are many and varied leadership opportunities throughout the District. From Area Governors who serve local clubs to District Secretary, Tresurer, or Lt. Governor of Marketing. For an overview about the District Officer nomination protocol and Officer Descriptions, please review the District Officer Qualifications document. Join the District 13 Dream Team 2009-2010. Please complete the DreamTeam 2009-2010 Form and forward to Kamal Das, Lt. Governor Education & Traning.
Broadcasting 13 We are preparing the next issue of our District newsletter,
Broadcasting 13. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated. |
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