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Leadership With a Personal Touch
People often believe that true leaders are born; that somehow, at birth they were given the leadership gene. If you are one of those people who feel that you weren’t blessed with that gene, International Director Ede Ferrari-D’Angelo is going to prove to you that the following words by leadership expert Warren Bennis are true-…
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2015 Spring Conference Keynote
In business and in life, the rules of fair play are constantly changing, leaving many people feeling drained. And when negativity creeps in, it becomes a trap that is easy to get caught in. Barbara will guide you out of that trap and show you proven techniques to create a rewarding and positive environment. She…
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A History of Founder’s District
[The text below is reprinted verbatim from articles published in The Founder during 1985-1986 by Roy D. Graham] The most important matter coming out of the annual convention of Toastmasters International at San Diego in 1934, was the decision to provide better supervision of the forty clubs through the formation of Districts.All of the clubs…
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Operations Manual
This Manual is intended as a reference source for the operations and processes of Founder’s District. The procedures outlined herein are based on the authorizations and requirements of the District Administrative Bylaws. They incorporate the administrative practices that have evolved into recognized standard procedures. Should a discrepancy exist between this document and materials published by…
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Spring 2015 Marketing Workshop
Founder’s District is excited to announce our Spring 2015 Marketing Workshop! Guest speakers and seasoned Toastmasters will share their knowledge and experience with you to help expand your skills and gain training for advancing toward your DTM: Discover the Unbreakable Rules of Marketing by Cathey Armillas, DTM, PDG Learn How to Speak Outside Toastmasters For…
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Ready To Have Some Fun With Your Camera?
Are you ready to have some fun with your camera (and yes, even the one in your cell phone) and share your Toastmasters experiences with others?” Picture this – your award-winning photo perched in front for everyone to see at the Founders District Spring Conference on April 25th! How about the chance to mingle with…
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Valentines Day Challenge
Toastmasters everywhere are learning to set lofty goals, meet them, and enjoy the spoils of success. And we find that there are those around us who are more than willing to help us succeed in our endeavors. In Toastmasters we honor them with plaques, certificates, and awards for going above and beyond the call of…
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Club Officer Training Opportunity
The Founder’s District Leadership And Communicatoin Experience is your best choice for quality club officer training and leadership education. If you missed the two available L.A.C.E. sessions, you still have an opportunity to complete your club officer training and ensure the success of your club. Each division throughout the District provides supplimental club officer training…
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Club Officer Training Opportunity
The Founder’s District Leadership And Communicatoin Experience is your best choice for quality club officer training and leadership education. If you missed the two available L.A.C.E. sessions, you still have an opportunity to complete your club officer training and ensure the success of your club. Each division throughout the District provides supplimental club officer training…
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How Toastmasters Helped Me
Overwhelmed. Anxious. Uneasy. I dreaded being in front of others public speaking. Feeling so uncomfortable with everyone staring at me, “umm” was a huge part of my vocabulary. How can I be a leader and inspire others if I cannot speaking eloquently? “Oh well, maybe I am just not that good at public speaking” I…