DISTRICT 14 TOASTMASTERS February 2018, Volume 1, Issue 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Messages from the Trio ......... 2 Youth Leadership .................. 5 Spring Conference 2018 ........ 5 Fall Contest Winners ............. 8 District Highlights ................... 12 DISTRICT MISSION We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. 2018 SPRING CONFERENCE THEME “BREAKTHROUGH TO SUCCESS” 2017 FALL BUSINESS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS JOIN US ! April 27 - 28, 2018 Hilton Atlanta Airport 1031 Virginia Avenue Atlanta, GA 30354 The Theme of the Fall Business meeting was “DARE”
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DISTRICT 14 TOASTMASTERS
February 2018, Volume 1, Issue 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Messages from the Trio ......... 2
Youth Leadership .................. 5
Spring Conference 2018 ........ 5
Fall Contest Winners ............. 8
District Highlights ................... 12
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support
all clubs in achieving excellence.
2018 SPRING CONFERENCE
THEME
“BREAKTHROUGH TO SUCCESS”
2017 FALL BUSINESS
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
JOIN US !
April 27 - 28, 2018
Hilton Atlanta Airport
1031 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30354
The Theme of the Fall Business meeting was
“DARE”
“L3 = Leading Inward, Outward & Onward”
I am truly humbled to be serving as your District Director. You have whole-
heartedly responded to our vision of inclusion and involvement… a vision to dig
deep within ourselves, discover and develop our GIFTS and become GREAT.
Then help others do the same. By doing this, each one of our members, clubs,
areas and our District ultimately become GREATER!
And through our vision of inclusion and involvement, a cycle evolves and
GREATNESS becomes evident… a “Tipping Point,” so to speak.
Let’s continue to make a conscious effort to participate in this wonderful vision.
Let’s continue to practice our vision statement of: “L3 = Leading Inward, Out-
ward & Onward.” A vision which emphasizes continuous, inward introspection.
Together, we will develop our GIFTS more and become even GREATER.
Together, we will individually and collectively ACHIEVE and exceed EXCEL-
LENCE.
Together, let’s continue to reach out and include ALL of our members and have
FUN! And the second half of the year will be even GREATER.
Graciously,
John Simmons, DTM
District Director, District 14
Toastmasters International… ‘Where Leaders Are Made”
678-508-1965
“L3 = Leading Inward, Outward & Onward”
2018 SPRING CONFERENCE
A MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR, JOHN SIMMONS, DTM
This year’s 2018 Spring Conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Airport on 1031 Virginia
Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30354. The conference will span two days; April 27 - 28, 2018. The con-
ference will feature recognitions for District members and our Toastmasters Club along with
several exciting educational sessions led by our own District members. We will have a key-
note address on Saturday and we will recognize our DTM recipients during a special ceremo-
ny called the DTM walk. The registration is NOW open with special rates for Early Bird Regis-
tration. The details can be found on the conference homepage.
For more information about the conference and to volunteer to serve on one of the planning
“Toastmasters no longer organizes Fall Conferences. Instead, they now use the Fall Business Meeting format.”
Beulah Rising Stars Gavel Club
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Community Family Life Center
2340 Clifton Springs Road Decatur, GA
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
You’re invited to enroll your children, ages 8-18 years old,
for a nominal fee of $10 and watch their confidence grow!
The 2017 Fall Business Meeting occurred on November 11, 2017 in Macon,
Georgia. This was the first time the District chose to use this Business Meeting
and Contest format. In previous years, the District held a two-day conference
that included elements similar to what you will experience at the 2018 Spring
Conference.
The 2017 Fall Business Meeting
was open to all District members.
The District’s senior leadership pro-
vided updates on the health and
strength of the District. Two amend-
ments were proposed to the voting
body: Club Alignment changes and
the 2017-2018 Budget. Both amend-
ments were accepted.
Immediately following the Business
Meeting, we hosted the Finals for
our Humorous Speech and Evaluations Contests. The contests featured semi-
finalists from each of the eight Divisions and a special presentation by Ms. Pol-
lie Massey during lunch. Her topic coincided with the theme of the Business
Meeting event - “Dare.”
GAVEL CLUBS IN ACTION
FALL BUSINESS MEETING 2018
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Beulah Rising Stars
Gavel Club
Dawn-Breakers
Toastmasters Club
partners with Beulah
Missionary Baptist Church to
provide public speaking and
leadership training for youth.
EVAULATION CONTEST WINNERS
1ST PLACE
CYNTHIA WHEELER
Club: SoCo Toastmasters
Forest Park #1028729
Question: What is your number one
Toastmaster Tip?
Answer: If you want to develop into a
leader and confident communicator, work
the program one speech and one leader-
ship role at a time.
Cynthia Wheeler is a Distinguished Toastmaster and has been an active mem-
ber of Southern Company Toastmasters for 21 years. She is currently focusing
on being a dynamic member and mentor to club officers and new members.
She served as Southern Company Toastmasters – Atlanta Club President in
2003 and successfully led the club to achieving the 1st of 14 consecutive Presi-
dent’s Distinguished Club designation. Cynthia achieved her vision of charter-
ing a club. In 2007, the Southern Company Toastmasters – Forest Park Club
was chartered. As club president, she led the club to achieving international
recognition by being a President’s Distinguished Club in its first year. In addi-
tion to club leadership and Mentoring Lead, Cynthia has competed in the Eval-
uation Contest five times, reaching the District level. She placed 3rd in 2013,
2nd in 2015 and 1st in 2017.
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DISTRICT 14
TOASTMASTERS EVALUATION
CONTEST 2017
“District 14 Toastmasters host their Evaluation Contest each year in the Fall. The contest is held after the business meetings”
Photo: Evaluation Contest winners pictured with the 2017-2018 District Trio
2ND PLACE
FRANK COBB
Club: NBBA (Not By Bread Alone).
Question: How long have you been in the Toast-masters organization? Answer: Two years.
Question: What roles have you served?
Answer: I served as Treasurer for my club for two
consecutive years.
Question: Your number one Toastmaster Tip:
Answer: Have fun!! With every task, ensure that
you are having fun.
Frank Cobb is a Project Manager but acting is his passion, and soon will be his
main job. He is originally from Jacksonville, FL but moved to ATL in 2012. He
joined Toastmasters so that he could improve his impromptu speaking skills.
He never expected he would fall in love with being a member of Toastmasters,
but he did. He plans to someday compete and win the International Speech
Contest.
In April, the District will host their next round of contests called the Table Topics ® and the International Speech Contest
3RD PLACE
KENNETH JOHNSON
Club: Charlie Norwood VA Medical
Center, Club 2046783, Augusta, GA
Question: What roles have you served?
Answer: I currently serve as the President and
I’ve also served as Sergeant-At-Arms.
Question: How long have you been a member of a Toastmaster club?
Answer: I have been a Toastmaster since January of 2015, for two years.
Question: What is your number one Toastmaster Tip?
Answer: Be Faithful, Be Focused, and Be Firm in your personal aspirations!
Kenneth is married to Dr. Ardena S. Johnson, 36 years (July 11th) and they have
two children, Kenneth Jr. and Kenitra. Also, one Daughter in love - Chiquita, one
Son in love - Jerold Mason, and 4 grandchildren: Christian, Robert, Kenneth III,
and Kennedy. He has 34 years of Information Technology experience from Au-
gusta University, Savannah River Site, H&R Block, and Southern Company Ser-
vices at Plant Vogtle. Kenneth retired with 15 years of service as an IT Analyst
from Plant Vogtle. He has served 24 years as senior pastor of Emmanuel Cove-
nant Life Center of Hephzibah, Georgia. Kenneth‘s Life goal is to coach youths
and adults to become positive, productive, and prosperous persons in their com-
munities.
EVALUATION CONTEST WINNERS (CONTINUED)
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DISTRICT 14 EVALUATION
SPEECH CONTEST
2017
HUMOROUS CONTEST WINNERS
FIRST PLACE
KIP DOBBS
Club: The Real Toastmasters of
Tucker
Kip humbly states that he is just “an ole coun-
try boy from Oklahoma.” He has two grown-
up children with his wife of 30 years and he is
passionate about two things: Hot Sauce and
Homeless People.
Question: What roles have you served?
Answer: No leadership roles yet.
Question: How long have you been a Toastmaster?
Answer: One year and one month in Toastmasters.
Question: Your number one Toastmaster Tip?
Answer: To be passionate. How you say something is almost as important as
what you say.
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DISTRICT 14
TOASTMASTERS HUMOROUS
SPEECH CONTEST
2017
In a Humorous Contest, contestants present a humorous speech that must be thematic in nature (opening, body, and closing), not a mono-logue (series of one-liners).
Photo: 2017 Evaluation and Humorous Contest program and Agenda
2ND PLACE
VANESSA (V.J.) ROBERTS
Club: The Totalmasters #8661
This was her second year in a row receiving
2nd place in the Humorous Speech con-
test. Her speech was entitled "The Heavenly
Choir." Vanessa “V. J.” Roberts – is the Co-
host of RUVA – Raising Understanding Via Art
which is a community-based talk show on
Sundays from 9:30 – 10 AM on Magic 101.3 in
Columbus, GA. She holds a BFA from the
University of Georgia in Acting and Writing.
Question: How long have you been a member of a Toastmasters club?
Answer: 17 Years
Question: Have you served in any leadership roles in your club?
Answer: I'm a DTM and have served in all club level roles except Sgt at
Arms. Most recently I was the club Secretary.
Question: What is your number one Toastmasters Tip?
Answer: Put the focus on my audience instead of myself. Put the focus on
what I am trying to achieve [for the audience] and it takes away nervousness.
3RD PLACE
RAVI GONDALIYA
Club: Westside Toastmasters Club
Ravi is a Materials and Process Engineer at
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation located in
Savannah, GA. He is an aspiring entrepre-
neur and a motivated investor. In his free
time, Ravi enjoys running and reading books.
He joined Toastmasters to improve his self-
confidence while delivering articulate presen-
tations. Ravi hopes to earn his DTM title
someday.
Question: Any leadership roles in your club? Answer: Secretary Question: How long have you been a Toastmaster? Answer: Seven months Question: What is your number one Toastmaster Tip: Answer: Always fulfill at least one role/task from Communication or Leadership