Category: News
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Judges Needed For HOSA Conference
Judges are needed for the upcoming HOSA conference in Anaheim on March 29th – April 1st, 2014, at the Anaheim Marriott. Judges can sign up on the cal-hosa.org website. (See the description of the events under the convention tab.) Parking will be validated. HOSA (formerly Health Occupations Students of America) is a student organization that…
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Speech Judges Needed
Rotary District 5320 will be conducting their annual speech contest for high school students on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (or later depending on number of contestants). We ask that all judges arrive by 4:00 PM. Light refreshments will be…
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Founder’s District Loses a Gentle Giant
Founder’s District is saddened by the loss of Dr. Richard Fredrick Kammerman, MD, DTM, Physician, Surgeon, Board Member-Orange County Medical Association, 19 year Charter Member of Toastmasters Club 3773-OCMA (Orange County Medical Association) and Area Governor of the Year-2001/2002. Dr. Kammerman has been serving as OCMA Club’s Vice President of Education, until the time of…
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What’s Our Name?
Does your club have a name? I’m not talking about “Smedley Chapter 1,” “Tongues A Flame,” “Vineyard Journeys” or any of the club names registered at World Headquarters. To be successful, a club must be “human” and have many names and faces. People want to connect with other people who have common interests, who are…
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New Project Managers Toastmasters Club Coming to Irvine, CA
How often are Project Managers required to be not only leaders, but effective speakers? All the time! Since June 8th, 2010 one of the Project Management Institute (PMI-OC) members, David Shostak, PMP approached the PMI-OC Senior leadership on the possibility of the PMI-OC Chapter helping to support a Toastmasters Club. David, an active Toastmaster himself,…
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Powerful Messages Delivered
It boggles the mind to think how many people we casually meet on our daily path who have amazing stories to tell. Toastmasters and the Founder’s District Speakers Bureau teamed-up with TEDxYouth@BommerCanyon to coach teens on how to share their stories of achievement and self-discovery. Congratulations to our many local heroes from the mentors behind…
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Tall Tales Talent Tremendous!
Contestants at the November 9th conference “stretch the truth” to audience delight! Speech competitions at the district level are always a treat for spectators and when the affair includes Tall Tales, the entertainment factor skyrockets. The big event, emceed by Contest-master Jeanne Cassidy, was held at the La Mirada Holiday Inn and was the grand…
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Founder’s Film Award Winner – Fall 2013
Congratulations to the members of Union Bank Monterey Park Toastmasters club, winner of the Founder’s Film Award of Fall 2013. Hiram Araoz and Janice Wong accepted the award on behalf of the club at the District Conference on November 9. {YouTube}Fb4Hnepj8AM{/YouTube}
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Fabulous Founder’s District Photographers: Richard and Linda Daugherty
When you attend a Founder’s District event, while everyone else is at the front of the room delivering a presentation, or receiving certificates, awards, and acknowledgements, take a moment to glance over your shoulder to the man and woman who are standing at the back of the room, often on top of a chair, with…
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The Rhythm of Teamwork
Do you hear the drums? It’s “The Rhythm of Teamwork!” Come to the Founder’s District Fall Conference on Saturday, November 9, to discover how something as simple as drumming can enhance your communication and leadership skills and help your clubs develop strong, cohesive teams. The Fall Conference will be at the La Mirada Holiday Inn…