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BrasovToastmastersClubNumber#1479402
March2014
INSIDETHISISSUE
ANewAdventure
JoiningtheDistrict
FollowYourPassion
FirstImpressions
BeingProActive
MovieNight
OURMEMBERSHIP
JanuaryBirthdays
AdrianaTirtan
NewMembers
DorinaGanaite
PresidentsWord
ANewAdventurebyValentinOgner,CL
I had the privilege to meet the officials from Toastmasters
International in Bucharest at the District 59 Governors meeting on
February 69. Andrei Popescu from the English speaking club in
Bucharest did an amazing job of organizing this event. What great
leadership Toastmasters has, giving us its full support as Romania
integrates with the District. Be sure to read Camis article on the
next page which explains the upcoming change.
We will soon be part of a large network of enthusiastic,
kindhearted people who are encouraging and determined to develop
more quality experiences for its members. Starting July 1, all
Romanian clubs will begin a new adventure in Toastmasters! Joo de
Mendona, District 59 Governor, sends Brasov Toastmasters his
greetings and wishes usagreatyearahead!
I am looking forward to future collaborations in the district.
Invitations have been sent throughout the District, and in the near
future, we can expect visits from Toastmasters
officersfromdifferentcountries.
I wish you all the best and encourage you to make the most out
of the Toastmasters
experience.Youllgetmoreoutofitthanwhatyouputin!
BrasovToastmasters:PrefecturaBrasov,BulevardulEroilornr5,Brasov,Romania
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InitialDistrict59
District95
JoiningtheDistrictbyCameliaCordacea,TM
A District is a way of organizing or grouping Toastmaster clubs
around the world. As the number of clubs have grown since 1924 when
the first club was created in the US, they were first grouped into
Areas. Areas were then grouped into Divisions, and Divisions were
grouped into Districts. Each District is lead by a Governor.
There are around 90 TM Districts worldwide. Continental Europe
is represented by District 59 which was established in 2002. For
Romania, being part of a District means we are not isolated
anymore. We are part of an international organization, and now we
have both rights and responsibilities. Here are some of our
newexcitingrights: alargersocializingperspective members can
participate in educational events and
conferenceswithinAreas/Divisions/Districts
members can compete in speech contests at Area/Division/District
levels and then at the World Champion contest
clubofficersgettrainedbyDistrictofficialstwiceayear
Area/Division Governors are trained twice a year so clubs
canhaveaglobalperspective
clubs receive additional support from the District through its
programsandnetworksofadvisorsandcoordinators
members within a District can host workshops during the
annualDistrictConference
a country has the opportunity to host international
conferencesandincreaseitsvisibilityandprestige
Therearealsosomeresponsibilities: the biannual international
membership fee will be increased to about 5 extra Ron per month for
each member starting October2014
the Advanced Leader Silver award will require participating in
theArea,Division,orDistrictasaleader
Romania has successfully finished the application process of
joining District 59. Here are some of the requirements we had to
fulfill: We had to prove that we had high activity. This is where
all the DCP ribbons won by clubs in Romania played a very important
role. I was proud that Brasov had always won the DCPaward.
We had to be a neighbor with an already Districted country. In
ourcase,thiswasHungary.
All the clubs in Romania had to agree verbally and in
writing
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thattheywantedtojointheDistrict. Romania had to prove it could
financially sustain itself, and that it wouldn't cost the District
more than it's getting from the extrafee.
On November 15, 2013, at the Annual District Conference in
Budapest, Romanias application was accepted in the District, and
the changes will be effective July 1, 2014. This date will have
another implication: District 59 will be split into two smaller
Districts: District 59 and District 95. Romania will be part of the
latter.
This is a new beginning for the Romanian clubs, and we are
lookingforwardtobeingpartofthisneworganization!
FirstImpressionsbyDorinaGanaite,TM
I knew it was time to improve my communication skills and get
past the nervousness of public speaking when I attended my 10 year
high school class reunion. There were many things I had wanted to
share with my colleagues about my life and activities
untilitcamemyturntospeak.
Surprisingly, I found myself intimidated and overcome with
emotions to the point where I almost forgot the things I wanted to
share. Needless to say, Ill be better prepared for the 15 year high
school reunion! Im counting on my fellow Toastmasters to
helpmeachievehighergoalsofselfdevelopment.
Thank you, Paty Potecea, my high school colleague, for inviting
andwelcomingmetoameeting
MovieNightbyTeodoraZegrean,TM
In January, William hosted another great movie night with
Chasing Mavericks, a 2012 American biographical drama film
codirected by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted. The movie is based
on the true story of a Santa Cruz area surfer nicknamed
FrostywhohelpedshapethelegendofJayMoriarity.
Despite the cold weather and snow, we enjoyed the film about
surfing and mentoring. The movie was thrilling with its surfing
scenes and inspiring as it dealt with the teaching relationship
betweenFrostyandJay.
Hopetoseeyouatthenextmovienight!
BrasovToastmasters:PrefecturaBrasov,BulevardulEroilornr5,Brasov,Romania
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OutstandingMembersinFebruary
MembersatEveryMeeting
CristianMua,TMRuxandraOpric,TMDanielGhigea,TMWilliamAnderson,TMIulianDudi,TMTeoZegrean,TMRoxanaCrceag,CC,CLValentinOgner,CL
BestTableTopicsSpeakers
MarianCadar,TMRuxandraOpric,TMRoxanaCrceag,CC,CLAndreeaFanita,TMDanielGhigea,TM
BestEvaluators
WilliamAnderson,TMRoxanaCrceag,CC,CLCristianMua,TM
Treasurer'sReport
2055Lei
BeingProActivebyWilliamAnderson,TM
When I saw in the CL manual that I needed to chair a membership
or public relations event for Project 8, the first thought that
came to my mind was, What possibly could I do? I
knewIdidntwanttodosomethingwehadalreadydone.
After thinking about it for a few days, I decided I wanted to
encourage members to bring guests so they could see for themselves
what we do at Toastmasters and the benefits that
comefrombeingamember.
The next step was to put together a proposal for the board in
order to get their approval. The process of writing it out helped
me clarify what this event would be and what it would take to make
it happen. I also talked to past and present members of the board
to get their feedback and ideas while putting the proposal
together.
When I presented my idea to the board, they approved it and were
supportive in helping make it a reality. It still remains to be
seen how effective this event will be, but I am glad I did it.
Seeing your idea become a reality is a rewarding experience, and
you learn a lotintheprocess.
Do you have an idea for an event or a workshop you would like to
do? I encourage you to step out, take some risks, and give it a
shot. There is not much to lose, but there is much to gain. Talk to
people about your idea, put together a proposal, and see what
happens
BrasovToastmasters:PrefecturaBrasov,BulevardulEroilornr5,Brasov,Romania