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Discovering the Roots of the Founder’s District
The Founder’s District began in a squabble. In 1944 the first Toastmasters district, District One (which still exists along the west side of Los Angeles) covered much of Southern California, a vast area. The need to divide this district to provide better club support came before the Toastmaster International Board. The problem was everyone wanted…
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Invest for Success
Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has a net worth of $63.1 billion and is ranked the fourth wealthiest man in the world according to Forbes. His gift of $2 billion in Berkshire stock to the Gates Foundation in July, brought his lifetime giving to $20 billion. What was the secret to his success?
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Happy Birthday Founder’s District
Our 70 Year Pipeline to Toastmasters International Founder’s District is the “funnel,” that has been bringing the benefits and value of Toastmasters to all of us in Southern California, since 1944. Founders District’s 70th Birthday/Anniversary is cause to celebrate. For 3,500 of us members, we are proud to be part of Founder’s District, whose birthplace…
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Meeting Dr. Ralph Smedley
Dave Gardner, DTM, Founder’s District Past District Governor 1992-1993, talks about the time he met the founder of Toastmasters International, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley.
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2014 Spring District Conference
It’s Founder’s District 70th Anniversary At the Founder’s District Conference on May 3rd we will celebrate 70 years of Founders and 90 years of Toastmasters International. The day is planned with lots of happenings to keep you informed. The day will start at 9 am with registration and networking. The serious business starts with the…
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The Queen of Content Gives Again
International award-winning trainer and Distinguished Toastmaster Sheryl Roush, crowned the “Queen of Content” by the Founder’s District, shares how to get paid for your presentations when you learn how to Speak And Market Like a Pro! All levels of speakers will discover valuable skills that can be used immediately. This fast-paced two-hour program provides more…
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2014 Winter LACE Recap
LACE occurs four times each year – twice in June and twice in January. But if you did not attend LACE THIS January, you missed an opportunity of a lifetime!
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Will You Step Up?
In Toastmasters, we are given multiple opportunities to learn, grow, and to become a better communicator. It also gives us an unusual opportunity to learn first-hand about leadership – what to do, and what NOT to do. But in order for us to really take advantage of this learning opportunity, we need to step up…
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LACE 2014 Biola Highlights
Highlights of the 2014 Winter LACE at Biola University, January 18, 2014.