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  Have you heard the expression, “Power behind the throne?” Can you name someone who for several years has been a “Power behind Opportunity Drawing Fundraising?” Who do you know that is able to mount that project, and make it fun for everyone while doing it? The answer is: Charlotte Drake; she is an “Opportunity…

Over 500 Toastmasters invaded Chapman University on January 14 to attend the Founder’s District Leadership & Communication Experience (LACE) seeking training for their club officer positions, new skills as well as wisdom and truth. It was the wisdom and truth part that was well-addressed by 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking and the keynote speaker…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the more you work, the less is being accomplished? To maintain and increase our productivity level and expand our horizons, we need to take time to renew, refresh and rejuvenate. We freshen our perspectives and stimulate positive changes. We rejuvenate our relationships by networking and sharing…

It was bound to happen. The members that attended the 2016 Founder’s District Fall Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Cerritos, CA were bound to feel full and satisfied once the festivities were completed. No, it wasn’t the chicken marsala, caesar salad, vegetable lasagna, steamed vegetables, bread, tiramisu, chocolate-covered strawberries and cookies that filled attendees…

Michael Alexander Recieves the Founder’s District “Spirit of Excellence Award” For his accomplishments and years of loyal, creative, and dedicated service to the Toastmasters program, Founder’s District has recognized Michael Alexander with the “Spirit of Excellence” Award at the District Executive Council Meeting on August 31, 2016. Michael is an accomplished and award winning public…

Our New Educational Journey Toastmasters is reaching out to all members and offering new Pathways to learn communication and leadership skills. This exciting new educational program has been under development since 2010 and will begin its rollout in 2017 with a gradual flow throughout the world. The modernized learning experience is the result of years…

In the afterglow of the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention, it was time for Founder’s District to come together for its first District Executive Committee or DEC meeting of the 2016-17 administrative year that took place at the Garden Grove Community Center and was attended by just under 100 members. There would be the usual discussions…

  Josephine Lee places third in Toastmasters’ 2016 World Champion of Public Speaking Josephine Lee rises above 30,000 participants to place in world’s largest speech contest PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2016 — With a speech titled , “I Will Be There,” Josephine Lee, a 28-year-old entrepreneur from Santa Ana, California, placed third in the Toastmasters…

It wasn’t just another Tuesday night in Founder’s District. It was a great summer night to bring Toastmasters together from all over Founder’s District in order to celebrate the spirit of Ralph Smedley with the club that is the epitome of his vision, Smedley Chapter One, as part of their annual Independence Day barbecue. And,…

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Toastmasters year, an extraordinary year with a diverse and dynamic team of 15 District elected leaders!  In addition, we have 5 managers, 50 area directors, dozens of District Chairs and many assistant roles offering a uniquely combined set of knowledge, experience, and talents.  The new Founder’s District leadership team is listed…