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Earleen Norris has passed away
I am sad to say Earleen Norris passed away yesterday. She was a good friend to all the members of District 39. She was a Past International Director and a member of District 39 for many years. Earleen moved down to Riverside California to be closer with her grand children. The following is a Facebook quote from Earleen’s son – David Howard: “Hi Folks, My mother Earleen Norris passed away yesterday. Mom had an infinite capacity for love, gratitude, and giving. My mom touched a lot of lives, many who I don’t even know. So please LIKE this post if you would like to be invited to a SoCal memorial in the coming weeks, I need to get an idea of what kind of venue it should be in. My mother supported several charities, so info on charity you can give to in her memory is forth coming. In the meantime, you can do any of the following to honor her. 1) Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while 2) Have a Root Beer Float 3) Go to Palm Springs, Vegas, or on a cruise. 4) Play the nickel slots 5) Volunteer for an organization that helps people get back on their feet and really COMMIT to it 6) Eat a snack size M&Ms 7) Engage someone you don’t know that well. 8) Tell your kids you love them in public, especially if they will get embarrassed. 9) Join a Toastmasters club… or start one of your own (see #7) 10) Visit a small chapter of your church. Listen and engage. 11) Give someone a big hug (let them release first) 12) Always say “Please” and “Thank You” to your waiter. Well, everyone, but especially your waiter. Carry a tip card. Remember the words of Mary Baker Eddy, “Lo, I am with you always, watch and pray” Here is a picture of her and the man she called “her little joy”” – David Howard
Setting Goals!
Do you remember why you joined Toastmasters? Was it to communicate better with friends, family, or co-workers? Gain more confidence and get over that fear of speaking in front of others? Was it to improve your English? Or was it simply to improve yourself and become a better leader? It is important to ask these two questions: “Why did I join Toastmasters?” and “Have I put forth all my effort?” Review your goals. Have they changed or evolved? In what ways do you want to continue to learn and grow? To keep moving forward everyone needs to ask, “What’s in it for me and what efforts do I need to put forth?” Setting Goals Now is the time to set goals for the coming year. Whether you are a Club President, Area or Division Director, have you created a Success Plan for the coming year? Sit down with your executive team, review accomplishments the team made last year, use the Distinguished Club Program as a tool, and set the goals you want to accomplish in this year. If your goal is to bring in new members, host an open house or hold a club contest – create tasks in your Success Plan to make it happen. Setup a club calendar. Follow-up on your Success Plan, Club Distinguished Program and Club Calendar at each Executive Club Officer meeting. Finally – have fun doing it. Proxy Toastmasters International World Conference is scheduled to occur in Las Vegas the week of August 8, 2015. Each Club President and Club Secretary has a vote to elect the next Toastmasters International President, 2nd President, and Region Directors. I need to ask the Club President and Secretary – If you are not planning to attend the conference, please log on to www.toastmasters.org, select Club Central, click on “Proxy”, and select George Jarosik or any person that is attending the conference to carry your vote. Thank you!
Happy New Year!!!
The 2015-2016 District 39 Leaders wish you a successful new year. Now is the time to set your goals. We are here to help you! (Left to Right) District Director George Jarosik, DTM Division C Director Minda Fernish, DTM Division B Director Vanessa Lindeberg, ACB, ALB; Division D Director Donna Lewis, CC Division A Director Nancy Potts, ACG, ALS Division I Director Melanee Cottrill, ACB, ALB; Division G Director David Betowski, ACS, ALB Program Quality Director Sondra Nunez, DTM; Club Growth Director Lance McMahan, CC, ALB Division H Director Jane Taff, ACB, ALB (Not pictured: Division E Director Bob Blymyer, ACB, CL. Division F Director Pat Roach ACB, ALB)
Welcome to the New Year
Fellow Toastmasters: I’m jazzed to serve alongside my Trio-mates—Lt. Governor Education and Training John Davis and Lt. Governor Marketing Sondra Nunez–as we embark on our year as your elected leaders. Philip Williams, Public Relations Officer, along with Treasurer Myra Golson, Secretary Sue Eisberg and Parlimentarian Rick Sydor, are also anxious to serve you. We are dedicating ourselves—as our predecessors did—to making the district distinguished once again and providing the tools for the members to be successful. Along with our energetic team of division and area governors, we are committed to serve you, the members. I’m confident that the district will be successful—and ultimately distinguished—because of our combined efforts and teamwork. And that includes you. Thank you for putting your trust in us. We appreciate your support as we work together toward a common goal—providing the members with a life-changing experience. Live for Excellence! Brian Hatano, DTM District Governor 2014-15