Professional Documents
Culture Documents
District
District
36
27
29
FORWARD
This is the District 27 team and District 27 leader Jo Condrill who took our District
to Presidents Distinguished in 1992 as the #1 District in the world.
For many, District 27 has always been, is and will continue to be the Number One
Toastmaster District in the world. Soon it will be joined by a sister District 29
~Paul E. White * Transition Year District 27 and 29 Governor * 2010 - 2011
District 27. The friendship between the two districts and the members of both districts has helped everyone.
Now District 36 will have strong ties with District 29 as well. Best of luck to both districts in the future.
If you want to understand today, you have to understand the past. Pearl Buck
2004 - 2005
ACHIEVING
EXCELLENCE
By Choice
VINCE
CALDWELL
DTM
BY
2005 -CHOICE
2006
2005 - 2006
AREF
DAJANI
2006 2007
ITS ONLY
TOASTMASTERS
HEATH
HEATH
SUDDLESON
SUDDLESON
D
DTM
TM
2007
2007 -- 2008
2008
The District conference is a fabulous time to meet with new Toastmasters and share in their excitement for our program.
It is an opportunity to renew connections with fellow members and discuss their progress and development within the
Toastmasters learning program. There is much to discuss! A conference also provides time to share fellowship, as well as
to share in the celebration of your Districts achievements. May your District continue to provide a rich learning
environment where your members work toward Achieving Greatness Together.
I know that countless hours of thought and preparation have gone into this conference by many of your District leaders.
As a result, you are in for a great learning experience. Enjoy it to the fullest.
Although I am not there in person with you this year, I am there in spirit. I congratulate District 27 and welcome new
District 27 and District 29. I look forward to this new and exciting time!
Yours in service,
Executive Director
Toastmasters International
Dear Friends,
You have captured our Founder's, Dr. Ralph Smedley, vision: "Ours is the only
organization that is dedicated to the individual. We work together to bring out
the best in each of us and we apply those skills in helping others." This vision
and the support of our Toastmaster leaders have made the Toastmaster
program a worldwide reality.
District 27 has given hope and confidence to many individuals to communicate
effectively in the workplace, in their community and their families. District 27
has been so effective that now, we embark on a new journey-a new districtDistrict 29. Our new district will shine and grow touching even more individuals
who aspire to become better communicators. No wonder, we keep growing.
May success continue to be a hallmark of both Districts 27 and 29.
Comments from the first International Director and first Region Advisor from District 27
Having served as a district officer in several districts, I can attest to the fact that District
27 has had a rich talent base from which to draw upon for leadership roles. Having
served on several D27 teams since 1991, I am proud of the fact that many past district
leaders have continued to serve in supportive roles; lending their time and talent to
assist in accomplishing club and district performance goals for many years.
Even though I did not serve as a District Governor in District 27, I did serve as D27
Public Relations Officer the year (1991-92) our D27 team achieved #1 President's
Distinguished District with Jo Condrill as District Governor. It was at the Aug 1992
Toastmasters International Convention when D27 was recognized as #1Presidents
Distinguished District that I was elected to the Board of Directors; becoming the first
Region 7 International Director from D27. Since that time District 27 has produced
several Region 7 International Directors. District 27 also produced the first two Region
Advisors Marketing for Region 7 with me in 2010-2011 and Jim Heeren in 2011-2012.
Because of the continued involvement by past district leaders, District 27 has had the
fastest, sustained growth of clubs in Region 7. Even though D27 is the youngest District
in Region 7, it will reform into two districts - each as large as most other districts in the
Region - attributable much to the continued involvement of a talented leadership base
within District 27.
Proud member of District 27,
(1992-1994)
Region Advisor Marketing, Region 7 (2010-2011)
Region Advisor Marketing, Region 9 (2011-2012)
Long Live District 27 Old ! Long Live District 27 New! Long Live District 29!
The strength of any District lies within the membership of its people. Having watched over the years as the
present District 27 grew from its infancy to its present strength, I heartily welcome its rebirth as well as its
giving birth to a new District 29.
As a member of District 36 and active participant in the birthing of District 27 many years ago, it is my
pleasure to salute all who have called District 27 its home and wish to celebrate its members success to
cause it to outgrow its managerial boundaries and capabilities, so as to require the creation of a new sister
district to be known as District 29.
It is the member, not the number, that tell the story of successful district leaders. Thus, I honor all District
Toastmasters who have contributed to the Districts success over the years and who will pledge their energies
and resources to ensure the newly reformed District 27- as well as the newly borne District 29 will continue to
be successful, build new leaders, and celebrate its successes and that of its members for years to come.
I pay tribute to all those Toastmasters in the present District 27 who have contributed and -- will continue to
contribute -- their skills, knowledge, wisdom, leadership, passion and desire to ensure both Districts
successes.
It was my pleasure that over the years, and especially as a member of Toastmasters International Board of
Directors, I had the opportunity to work with members and current and past leaders of this District. I have
personally witnessed the phenomenal spirit of District 27 Toastmasters who hold the torch to light anothers
path and help its members to walk on the path to ToastMastery, as well as to continue to offer positive
opportunities with exceptional results.
I have learned so much from the leaders and role models of District 27.
It was an honor to serve as Region VII's International Director 2000-2002.
Every success as Districts 27 and 29 begin this new and exciting Toastmasters
journey.
Each District is destined to share this exciting road to success together!
Thru the years, the old District 27 has been one of the better managed Districts in
the old Region VII. It is no surprise to me that the District has created enough
growth to warrant it being split into two Districts.
I am sure the new leaders in District 27 and 29 will continue the tradition of
excellence that I remember in District 27.
Dear Friends,
Congratulations on the amazing growth you've achieved in the last 22 years! It
has been a personal joy to have had a small part in your history.
All the best wishes for continued growth and success as you continue to help our
members "Learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking!"
My theme was "It's the Member - Not the Number". With the focus on the Member
and Clubs we were able to achieve success and start a string of 3 years in row of
Distinguished District. May Districts 27 & 29 continue take care of your members
and clubs and in doing so enjoy many future successes.
2009 - 2010
ON THE
PATH TO
TOASTMASTERY!
2008 - 2009
My District 27 leadership began in 2005 thanks to Brent Stidley and Vince Caldwell.
Moving down through the ranks, I was elected District Governor for the 2008-2009 year,
and what a great year it was.
The Division Governors, Area Governors, and District Staff formed a great team. The
wonderful District Staff was comprised of all men which was terrific for a single woman-John Lesko (LGET), Paul White (LGM), David Vurdelja (Secretary), Greg Passes
(Treasurer), and Garvey McIntosh (Sergeant-at-Arms). My two primary mentors were Joe
and Sharyn Jarzombek.
One of the greatest moments for me occurred because of the fabulous team I was
fortunate enough to lead. We were the first District in Region VII to reach
Distinguished Status due to the teams dedication and hard work. District 27
finished the year as #27 in the world (out of 81 Districts).
I am deeply indebted to leaders from both Districts 40 and 27 who served as mentors. Im
a better person, communicator and leader thanks to their coaching. Ive learned the
member is the most important part of leadership in this organization, delegation is
essential, and dont sweat the small stuff even though its important. When you take
advantage of P.O.W.E.R., it all works out.
HEATH
SUDDLESON
DTM
2007 - 2008
AREF
DAJANI
2006 - 2007
ITS ONLY
TOASTMASTERS
ACHIEVING
EXCELLENCE
VINCE
CALDWELL
DTM
2005 - 2006
As a result of the member commitment to achieving their own goals, the District
reached new heights of achievement as well. Our membership grew. Our leaders grew
in their development. Our district grew. We grew 17 new clubs that year. We celebrated
individual achievement with the introduction of the Triple Crown Award. We had one
of the longest hug lines that helped welcome newly minted Distinguished Toastmasters.
The stars of the District were aligned and shone brightly that year. In fact, the light
emanating from our stars shone so brightly that the light could be seen all across the
Toastmasters Universe. We were ranked 13th in the world that year. We dared to reach
for stars and became one of them.
Submission pending.
VIKI KINSMAN
DTM
2003 - 2004
MIKE
SCHULTZ
DTM
2002 - 2003
ak without notes. He was proud of his achievement, and I was proud with him. That was probably the first time I appreciated the power of Toastmasters to help people realize their go
I remember my year as District Governor as the best of times and the worst of
times. Yes You Can was my theme, but no I couldnt proved to be the case.
Then, as now, the challenge of reaching individual goals and testing personal
limits seemed far more important and rewarding than meeting an organizational
standard. The many tests I faced that year really only prepared me for personal
challenges that still lay ahead of me, and I am grateful for that.
In my first year as a Toastmaster, I heard a member deliver a speech without
notes. He had a hard time staying on message and remembering his points, but
he knew his difficulty and had set as his objective learning to speak without
notes. He was proud of his achievement, and I was proud with him.
That was probably the first time I appreciated the power of Toastmasters to help
people realize their goals. I still believe, as I learned then and recounted
whenever I could as District Governor, that Yes You Can achieve what you truly
want to. I am glad that I can still work within Toastmasters to help others
appreciate that too.
(for life)
My mantra was and is Dont Do It Yourself. Seeing members grow when they
are given the opportunity to assist in areas they never thought they could
achieve is Magic.
My first experience outside of my club (Get The Edge) was when a former
District Governor asked me to take on the role of Area Governor and that was
all I was ever going to do. Enough said.
As the District becomes 2 Districts my wishes are for each to find and Be the
Magic that is Toastmasters.
FOCUS
ON
FULFILLMENT
KAREN BOOKER
DTM
2000 - 2001
We succeeded through the efforts of a wonderful team who shared the vision and
volunteered to spread their wings and help. If you helped, insert your name here:
THANK YOU _________________!
We were like earthbound caterpillars that spin their cocoons, enclose themselves
withinand soon emerge as exquisite children of the airbutterflies. Members
metamorphosed - beginning as hesitant, shy, or even terrified speakers, they became
confident, poised speakersseizing the attention of the audience and holding it with
their new skills. Others soared far above original horizons, breaking through barriers
and emerging as leaders at all levels.
We all have strengths and weaknesses. We can all improve. In 1998-1999, our
members broke through their own challenging cocoons and soared far above their
known limitations. It was an incredible year of achievements befitting the theme Spread Your Wings.
POWER
UP
ROGER D.
BAKER, DTM
1997 - 1998
ASPIRE
TO
INSPIRE
BARBARA
L. HUNT
DTM
1995 1996
I became District Governor in 1995. Our theme was Aspire to Inspire. Jim
Queen (then an ATM Silver and now a DTM) wrote a poem that we repeated
many times during the year:
When you aspire to inspire, you help to light a fire. It's a joy when you speak from the
heart. Whether at work or at play, you have something to say. When you say it, you're
doing your part. You're making a new contribution, or maybe a better solution. So before
you retire, set your sights a little higher. Come with us and aspire to inspire.
My goal was for the District to be distinguished that year and for 4 years
following. We were distinguished that year and for 3 years following. That
success was a testament to the concentrated effort of every member in
District 27, of the leadership team, and of John Hunt, who was my District
Gopher. I also had a lot of support from the President of Toastmasters
International, Ian Edwards, who taught me a lot about promoting
Toastmasters in the community.
In February, 1996, we had a recognition breakfast for agency heads and for
company leaders who supported Toastmasters programs by providing space
for the meetings and/or by giving employees the time to participate. It was
held at the Secretary's dining room, US Department of Agriculture. It was a
successful event. Some club memberships grew as a direct result.
DO IT!
1993 1994
FRAN P. GEDRA
DTM
DISTRICT 27 1993-1994
The District theme for 1993-1994 was "Do * It! - and the theme did not come
from Nike!. The idea for the theme came way before Nike; it came from my
Mother, who always told me, if you want to do anything, just "do it!"
That became my theme for the year, for all Toastmasters in the District.
Whatever you want to do, whatever you want to accomplish, "DO * IT! The
star became part of the theme as I presented star pins to anyone who
achieved an educational or leadership goal.
The 1993-1994 year for District 27 was a GREAT one!!! A STELLAR
year! District 27 achieved President's Distinguished District as #5 in the
world! We did not strive to be a PDD - it just happened by everyone working
-individually and collectively- as a team.
THANKS to all the members who made that year one of the most exciting,
most memorable and MOST distinguished in the history of District 27!
GIVE
IT
ALL
YOUVE
GOT
Jo E.
Condrill
DTM
1991-1992
Reflections . . .
How can one forget!
The people, the excitement,
the joy of growing together.
My master mind group, the group at the Xerox Hilton overnight printing our
district directory, the newsletter editor who licked stamps for the first newsletter
with me as we rode the Atlanta metro from the airport to the international
convention.
The Leadership Breakfasts for club presidents, the conferences, and the leaders
who gathered in my condo at the end of May when we were Distinguished to
discuss whether we should let it go at that or give a final push for #1.
Special efforts like those of Glenda Davis who missed the Hail and Farewell to get
one more CTM registered. I could name a thousand people, but space limits dont
allow.
From the bottom of my heart, I love you, District 27 team 1991-1992 who ran
with me, as Lou Falasco put it, during a sweet spot in time.
SHINE 27!
SHINE 29!
Paul E. White
District 27 Governor
'Let It Shine'
"We cannot hold a torch to light
another's path without brightening
our own."
~Ben Sweetland
The MAGIC OF TOASTMASTERS is being yourself and having fun in good company.
DG Lillian Cooke, LGET John Lesko and LGM Paul White making a light bulb
magically SHINE in the hand of International Director Annelie Weber.