Happy New Year!
I sincerely hope that 2011 was a good year for you and that 2012 will be an even better year!
As 2011 draws to a close, it is a great time to reflect on the many accomplishments of the members of District 5. We accomplished a lot in the first 6 months of our Toastmasters year! For example, since July 1 2011:
- 112 members have earned the Competent Communicator Award
- 43 members have earned an Advanced Communicator Award
- 82 members have earned a Leadership Award
- 14 members have earned the Distinguished Toastmaster designation
- 135 clubs have paid their dues (there are 144 active clubs)
- 2965 members have paid their Toastmasters International dues
- 700 club officers have attended Club Officer Training
- 80 members have earned the District Governor’s Pin
- 3 new clubs have chartered
These are great accomplishments but there is more to do in 2012 in order for District 5 to be a Distinguished District. To become a Distinguished District, our members must accomplish the following by June 30, 2012:
- 107 additional Competent Communicator Awards
- 19 additional Advanced Communicator Awards
- 145 clubs must pay their dues (includes the 135 clubs in good standing plus 9 more)
- 3423 members must pay their Toastmasters International dues (includes the 2965 active members plus 458 new or reinstated members)
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to complete a Communication or Leadership Award? You can help yourself, your club, and District 5 to reach the Distinguished District goals by achieving your New Year’s Resolution! If your club is large and you are unable to get enough time on the agenda to complete a Communication or Leadership Award, join a second club! By joining a second club, you will help yourself by enabling more opportunities for you to practice your communication and leadership skills and to get valuable feedback from a whole new set of Toastmasters! Plus, each membership payment counts towards the District goal for membership payments!
The following clubs renewed their dues but are below the minimum of 6 members to be considered a Club in Good Standing. It would only take 1-2 members per club to reach the desired status. Please consider joining one of these clubs:
- Creatively Speaking (formerly Spiritmasters) – focusing on helping artists to communicate effectively. For information, call 619-822-2030.
- Fil-Am – meets Thursdays at 6:30pm at the IHOP at 1430 E. Plaza Blvd, National City. For information, call 619-757-9057.
- Bridgepoint – meets alternating Wednesdays at Noon at the DivX Building, 1480 Eastgate Mall, San Diego. For information, call 858-795-1268.
While the District strives to become Distinguished, we are going to have some fun along the way! The month of January has many District events planned:
Past International President Alfred Herzing will deliver the keynote address. Presidents training will also be conducted. Please see the attached flier for details:
The President’s Breakfast is open to all outgoing Club Presidents (July 1 – Dec 31), all incoming club Presidents (Jan 1 – Jun 30), and all continuing Club Presidents. The price is only $5 each. If both the outgoing and incoming Presidents from the same club attend, the price is only $8 for the pair! Other District 5 members may also attend at a cost of $20 each. Please register in advance so that we will have an accurate headcount: Contact Jan Lewellyn at
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Toastmasters Leadership Institute on January 21 at Palomar Pomerado Health.
Accredited Speaker and Past District Governor Sheryl Roush will deliver the keynote address. This is a free event and is open to all members and friends of District 5. In addition to Club Officer Training, there will be numerous educational sessions applicable to everyone! Seating is limited so please 'Register' today.
Club Officer Training.
In addition to the Presidents training on January 14 and Club Officer Training at TLI on January 21, there will be 5 other opportunities for training in January and February:
Club Officer Training #2
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
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1pm - 3pm
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San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
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Social at 1:00. District Update/Training begins at 1:30.
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Club Officer Training #3
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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6pm - 8pm
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Solar Turbines, 4200 Ruffin Road, San Diego CA 92123
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Social at 6:00. District Update/Training begins at 6:30.
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Club Officer Training (Yuma) #5
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
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12pm - 2pm
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Where:
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Trinity United Methodist Church Social Hall. 3030 South 8th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364
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Social at noon. District Update/Training begins at 12:30.
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Club Officer Training #6
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
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8am - 10am
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North Coast Church 2405 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
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Social at 8am. District Update/Training begins at 8:30.
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Club Officer Training #7
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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8am - 10am
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ARC, 1374 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon 92019
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Social at 8am. District Update/Training begins at 8:30.
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There is so much to do in District 5 and I am looking forward to seeing you at many of these events!
Best wishes to you and your loved ones in 2012!
Rhonda Walthall. DTM
District 5 Governor |
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