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| District Newsletter |
September District Newsletter
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| International Convention update |
An update from the International Convention by Teresa Dukes:
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| 2010 Club Officer manual PDF's are available! |
The 2010 Club Officer manuals are available here to download
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| DTMs in the District |
Congratulations to:
Rita Sandford SPA Speakers
Julie Brosnan Ennis
Diane Jones Hillsborough Speakers
Carol West London Corinthians
Joe Mernagh Tramore...
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| Welcome |
| Hi from Shirley, area governor 2010-11 |
Hi everyone,
I hope you're looking forward to what you can achieve through Toastmasters by 30Jun11!
Our District Governor is leading the way on her 'Inspire with Passion' mantra. Those who know me well will be wondering how I live up to that! Well, I aim to be passionate about teamwork, to support all leaders in Area 42. Our new Presidents are
Dryden Pennington - Casterbridge
Atef El Abed - Chaseside
Tony Peters - Cottonwood
Ken Amy - Hamwic
Marian Way - Solent
Congratulations to all! I hope we shall all support one another for a fantastic year of progress. Cottonwood Speakers got President's Distinguished award the year I was president (2007-8) and we achieved that through brilliant teamwork!
Keith led the way last year on chartering, adding Hamwic Speakers to our club list. This year we've got high hopes for Casterbridge Speakers! Some clubs may want to focus on contests, others on getting more members, or moving existing members along faster. What are your priorities this year?
If you need support in achieving your club goals, please get in touch!
Shirley Thompson Area 42 Governor 2010-11 |
| Division H is having a very exciting year! |
This year will be another exciting year in Division H.
We are off to a cracking start with some excellent Officer Training sessions.
New clubs forming across the Division and www.southeastspeakers.co.uk is a fascinating and useful magazine website with lots of information, contact details and tools.
Please take a look at for more information. Call me (01323 502 436) if I can help in your Toastmaster journey.
Gordon Piggott
Division H Governor
2010-2011 |
| Message from the District Governor |
 I walked into my first Toastmasters meeting in August 1999 and was amazed at the energy and passion I found there amongst the members. I was also amazed at the nerves and anxiety I personally was feeling! That was okay though because everyone was so enthusiastic about what Toastmasters could do for me that it put me at ease. Because their energy was so infectious I know it was on that day I found my passion for this organisation and I have been inspired ever since to pass it on.
The passion is strongest when we meet new people and share with them the journey that we are on and how it all started. Like Ralph Smedley, we all start small and build upon our skills as we go. These are not only communication or speaking skills, these also include leadership skills which form a very important part of the journey for the members and leaders of our District!
 As a member of District 71 you are part of a bigger team which consists of over 6000 members! Welcome to the family! As a member of this team I think it is important for us to be connected so I want to share with you an exercise called the 'String Game'. It is my belief that every member in the District is holding a piece of the District 71 String. As long as we all hold our part of the string tightly then we remain connected and supported as a team and we work together towards our goals! As soon as anyone drops their part of the string we then become disconnected and unsupported.
I am passionate about Toastmasters and what is does for our members, what it has done for me and the potential it holds for those who don't know us yet! I think it is infectious and I challenge everyone to hold their part of the District 71 string TIGHTLY! Pass on your passion to those you meet, your friends, your family, your colleagues and give them a new piece of the string!
You will be amazed at just how inspiring you can be when your energy and passion is passed on! It will drive us towards success with our Members, our Clubs, our Areas, our Divisions and our District.
Here's to a great year of inspiration, passion and achievement and to a fully connected Inspire With Passion District Team!
Passionately yours!
Teresa Dukes, DTM
District Governor 2010-11 |
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