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Elevate Others • Fall 2016 Conference • Toastmasters District 53
Toastmasters District 53Fall Conference 2016 – November 19, 2016
UMass Hotel & Conference CenterAmherst, MA
Elevate Others
Elevate Others • Fall 2016 Conference • Toastmasters District 53
Select Distinguished 2015-2016
23rd out of 100 Districts Worldwide
Congratulations District 53!
District 53 Members on stage at the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention
Elevate Others • Fall 2016 Conference • Toastmasters District 53
The Mission of Toastmasters
We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
The Mission of Toastmasters District 53
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence
Table of ContentsGeneral Information and Venue Map .......................................................................................................................... 1
District 53 Fall 2016 Conference Guest Day Planner................................................................................................... 2
Welcome Letter from International President, Mike Storkey, DTM ............................................................................... 3
Welcome Letter from International Director, Region 9, Steve Chen, DTM ..................................................................... 4
Welcome Letter from District 53 Senior Team ............................................................................................................ 5
District 53 Officers 2016-2017 .................................................................................................................................. 6
Welcome Letter from Conference Chair, Joe Audet, CC, CL & Conference Co-Chair, Dave Pelland, DTM ...................... 7
Conference Committee Members ............................................................................................................................... 8
Past District 53 Leaders ........................................................................................................................................9-10
Featured Speakers: Steve Chen, DTM, ID and Ed Tate, CSP ...................................................................................... 11
District 53 Education Sessions ................................................................................................................................. 12
Evaluation Contest ..............................................................................................................................................13-14
Humorous Speech Contest ..................................................................................................................................15-16
District 53 / TMI Incentives .................................................................................................................................17-18
Super Seven - Officer Training Recognition .............................................................................................................. 19
Upcoming Events ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Sunday Morning Workshop with Ed Tate, CSP ........................................................................................................... 21
Member Education Awards - Achieved July 1st - Nov 6th 2016 .............................................................................22-24
District 53 Memories ..........................................................................................................................................25-28
Sponsors .................................................................................................................................................... Back Cover
Educational designations in the program are from the latest Toastmasters International report.
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Elevate Others • Fall 2016 Conference • Toastmasters District 53
General Information and Venue Map
RegistrationThe registration desk will be open from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
BadgesConference name badge needs to be worn at all events.
Required Briefings for Contestants, Judges, and Contest OfficialsJudges and contest officials for the Evaluation contest will meet in Room #168 at 9:30 AM.
Contestant briefing for the Evaluation Contest will meet in Room #174 at 9:30 AM.
Judges and contest officials for the Humorous Contest will meet in Room #168 at 6:00 PM.
Contestant briefing for the Humorous Contest will meet in Room #174 at 6:00 PM.
CredentialsPlease obtain your credentials when you arrive. The credentials desk will be open from 7:30 AM until 2:00 PM (closed for lunch).
Recording DevicesRecording the workshops is strictly prohibited unless permission has been granted in writing by the workshop presenter.
Cell PhonesAs courtesy to your fellow conference attendees, please turn off your cell phone or put them in silence mode.
PhotographyBy attending this event, you acknowledge you may be videotaped and/or photographed. If you do not want your likeness to be used in future marketing material, please see the Conference Chair.
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District 53 Fall 2016 Conference Guest Day Planner
Time Friday, November 18, 2016 Location Access6:30 PM Registration Early Check-In Marriot Room (11th Floor) ALL
7:30 PM Friday Night Cheers with Ed Tate – “Story Telling” Marriot Room (11th Floor) P
Time Saturday, November 19, 2016 Location Access
7:00 AM Doors Open, Continental Breakfast (closes at 10:00 am) 1st Floor - Btm of Escalator D,F
7:15 AM Registration Opens (closes at 5:30 pm)* 1st Floor - Btm of Escalator ALL
7:30 AM Credentials Opens (closes at 2:00 pm)* 1st Floor - Btm of Escalator ALL
7:30 AM Bookstore Opens (closes at 2:00 pm)* 1st Floor - Btm of Escalator ALL
7:30 AM Welcome Briefing for First Timers Room #162 D,F,W
8:15 AM Opening Ceremonies Campus Center Auditorium D,F,W
8:30 AM Plenary Education Session with Ed Tate - Get Yes to Your Request Campus Center Auditorium D,F,W
9:30 AM Networking Break
9:30 AM Evaluation Speech Contest Briefings for contestants Room #174 D,F,W,C1
9:30 AM Evaulation Speech Contest Briefings for technicians Room #168
10:00 AM Evaulation Speech Contest Campus Center Auditorium D,F,W,C1
11:30 AM Breakout Educational Sessions - District 53 Member Presenters
Sara Nowlin, ACS, ALB- Evaluations That Elevate Room #165 D,F,W
Cate Steel, ACS, ALB - Elevation of Others Through Improv Room #174 D,F,W
Mitch Tublin, ACB, ALB - Leaders Elevate Leaders Room #168 D,F,W
12:15 PM Networking Break
12:30 PM Hall of Fame Luncheon Marriot Room (11th Floor) D,F
1:45 PM Networking Break
2:00 PM Plenary Education Session with Steven Chen, DTM, ID Region #9 - 'Our Values' Campus Center Auditorium D,F,W
3:00 PM District 53 Council Business Meeting Room #163 ALL
5:00 PM Networking Break
5:15 PMPlenary Education Session with Steven Chen, DTM, ID Region #9 - 'Lead with Purpose and a Smile'
Room #163 D,E,F,W
6:00 PM Humorous Speech Contest Briefings for contestants Room #174 E,F
6:00 PM Humorous Speech Contest Briefings for technicians Room #168
6:00 PM Networking Break & Cash Bar Campus Center Auditorium E,F
6:30 PM Dinner Banquet Campus Center Auditorium E,F
8:00 PM Humorous Speech Contest Campus Center Auditorium E,F,C2
9:45 PM Recognition and Closing Ceremonies Campus Center Auditorium E,F
Time Sunday, November 20, 2016 Location Access8:45 AM Breakfast with Ed Tate (45 minutes) - pre-registered members only Marriot Room (11th Floor) SUN
9:30 AM Q&A Workshop with Ed Tate (2 hour session) - Open to All - No Charge Marriot Room (11th Floor) ALL
Access codes are ticket types. F = Full, D = Day, E = Evening, C = Contest, W = Walk-In, SUN = Sunday Breakfast. * All service desks (Registration, Credentials, & Book Store) close for lunch (approx 11:30-1:30).
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Elevate Others • Fall 2016 Conference • Toastmasters District 53
Fall 2016
Fellow Toastmasters in District 53,
Welcome to your district conference: Elevate Others. Over the weekend, enjoy the opportunity to hone your skills as a communicator and leader, and to extend your knowledge by networking with your fellow members from around the district. Friendships will be made and renewed as you celebrate each other’s successes, find new ways to tackle common challenges, and hear speakers who will entertain and inspire you.
Ensure you get full value from this opportunity by participating in the atmosphere of fun, excitement and stimulation the conference offers. Most importantly, when you return to your respective clubs, share your experiences with members who could not attend the conference. Remember, knowledge is only worth something when you share it with others. Please make a point of remembering the members who could not make it and make them feel part of the event.
Yours in Toastmasters,
Mike Storkey, DTM International President, 2016-2017 Toastmasters International
P.O. Box 9052 • Mission Viejo, CA 92690-9052 • USA TEL: 949-858-8255 • FAX: 949-858-1207 • www.toastmasters.org
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Steve Chen, DTMInternational Director, 2015-2017 Toastmasters International, Region 9
Dear Fellow Toastmasters and Friends:
I am thrilled and honored to send District 53 greetings on the occasion of your 2016 Fall Conference at UMass Amherst!
Over the past several years I have had the pleasure and privilege of attending your conferences and to meet with many of you. It is my distinct pleasure today to congratulate you on yet another very successful conference − as well as to wish each one of you an outstanding year of personal achievements.
You will find that this is a wonderful gathering to meet with new Toastmasters and share in their excitement for our program and speakers. It is also an excellent opportunity to renew friendships and discuss their progress and development within our Toastmasters program. There is much to share, I am sure. Additionally, a conference also provides time for fellowship and celebration of your district’s achievements, which are many.
May District 53 continue to provide a rich learning environment where you and your members work toward growth and achievement by ELEVATING OTHERS ever further.
I especially appreciate the countless hours of thought and preparations that have gone into this conference by your District leaders and conference committee members. As a result, you are in for a great learning experience.
Have fun, my friends!!
Sincerely,
Steve Chen International Director, Region 9
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Welcome to the District 53 2016 Fall Conference!
We are excited that you are here to experience Toastmasters outside of your home club environment! Our conference theme is “Elevate Others”. None of us would be where we are today without the help of others. Each of us can remember someone in our lives who taught us, motivated us and lead us in such a way that we reached a higher level of skill and experience.
In a 2013 Forbes article, Dov Seidman states that “The most effective leaders today inspire a sense of purpose and values through their actions, elevating others in all that they do.”
How can we become individuals that positively influence and inspire others? How can we pass on what has been given to us, and create opportunities for others?
It starts with the desire to serve others. The Toastmasters community is a great place to learn and practice the art of elevating others through service. The District 53 fall conference team has done a great job structuring the programs to help equip you to be that type of leader.
Our Region 9 international director Steve Chen will touch on the “Core Four”, a discussion of four core values that leaders with character possess. The 2000 world champion of public speaking Ed Tate will pass along practical tips on how to influence and lead others without a title. Our educational sessions focus on giving uplifting feedback to drive improved performance, learning improvisation skills to help others shine, and multiplying leaders within an organization.
The District 53 Hall of Fame will recognize the tremendous accomplishments of our members during 2015-2016. Every member helped our district achieve Select Distinguished status last year! Both the evaluation and the humorous contests are unique opportunities to observe and learn valuable skills from talented Toastmasters. The art of encouragement and the ability to find humor in different situations are so important when elevating others.
You can be a person of influence, and help others reach a higher level of skill and experience! Take advantage of all our District 53 Fall Conference has to offer. Network, learn, and be inspired!
We hope you have fun, enjoy the experience, and leave motivated to elevate others in your circle of influence!
Sincerely,
Your District 53 Trio
Richard Derksen, DTMDistrict Director 2016-2017
Beth Langdon, DTMProgram Quality Director 2016-2017
Joseph Abreu, DTMClub Growth Director 2016-2017
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District 53 Officers 2016-2017
Thank you to all District 53 Division Directors and Area Directors for a prodigious Toastmaster year!
District Director Richard Derksen, DTM
Program Quality Director Beth Langdon, DTM
Club Growth Director Joseph Abreu, DTM
Immediate Past District Director Sharon Mercado, DTM
Administration Manager Chad Babcock, CC, CL
Finance Manager Michelle Raymond, CC, ALB
Public Relations Manager Linda Grace Farley, ACG, ALB
Webmaster Joseph Audet, CC, CL
Division/Area DirectorDivision A Noel Harris, DTMArea 11 Jamie Gutierrez, CC, ALB
Area 12 Nilsa Rodriguez-Jaca, CC
Area 13 Kevin Shannon, ACG, ALB
Area 14 Dylia Sheehan, CL
Division/Area DirectorDivision C Armelde Pitre, DTMArea 31 Raffi Setrakian
Area 32 Shvonne Craig, CC, ALB
Area 33 Geoff Thomas, DTM
Area 34 Elizabeth Reed, CC, ALB
Division/Area DirectorDivision E Royd Vassiljev, ACG, ALBArea 51 Molly Hayward, ACB, ALB
Area 52 Doug Cloutier, ACS, ALB
Area 53 David Thornton, ACS, ALB
Area 54 Heather McLarney
Area 55 Venu Ponnala, CC
Division/Area DirectorDivision G Jim Parsons, DTMArea 71 Veronica Diver, ACS, CL
Area 72 BethAnne Smith, ACB, ALBArea 73 Peter McCowan, CC, ALBArea 74 OPEN
Area 75 Jesse Schechter, ACB, CL
Division/Area DirectorDivision F Heather Turner, ACG, ALBArea 61 Steve Lanning, CC, CL
Area 62 Janice Archibald, CC, ALBArea 63 Racheal Paveglio
Area 64 Andrew Watt, ACB, CL
Area 65 Annick Magac, ACS, ALB
Division/Area DirectorDivision B Akihiro Ishii, ACS, ALBArea 21 Sandi Richards-Forman, ACS, ALB
Area 22 John Bate, ACB, ALB
Area 23 Chris Hall
Area 24 Larry Wood, ACB, CL
Division/Area DirectorDivision D August Wolf, ACB, ALBArea 41 OPEN
Area 42 Paul McGuirk
Area 43 Steve Ingle, ACG, ALB
Area 44 John Hogan, CC, ALB
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Joe Audet, CC, CL
Dave Pelland, DTMFC2016 Conference Co-Chairs
Welcome Conference Attendees!
On behalf of the FC2016 conference planning team, welcome to the District 53 Fall Conference! We’re looking forward to a great weekend packed with fun, educational and networking events that will help you enhance your leadership and communications skills.
We’re pleased to welcome back International Director Steve Chen, who is no stranger to District 53, and that this conference marks the first time Ed Tate, 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking, is visiting a District 53 conference. Both have interesting sessions lined up for us.
We and the planning team chose “Elevate Others” as our theme to reflect the importance of this often-overlooked elements of leadership — understanding you cannot do everything by yourself. Successful leadership depends on enlisting others to share in your vision, and encouraging others to take on the challenge of leadership.
We’re also excited about UMass Amherst hosting our conference for the first time. Our spacious meeting rooms are close together, the setting and scenery are attractive, and wait until it’s time for meals — The Princeton Review ranked UMass Amherst No. 1 for best campus food in the nation, and UMass has been in the top three schools nationally since 2013.
With thanks to the planning team and the District 53 senior team for their contributions to the 2016 Fall Conference, we hope you enjoy the weekend.
Joe Audet & Dave Pelland FC2016 Conference Chair & Co-Chair
“I believe you become great when you help others become great.”
— Jon Gordon
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FC2016 Conference Committee Team
CONFERENCE CHAIRJoe Audet, CC CL
FACILITIES CHAIRJohn Bate, ACB, ALB
VOLUNTEER CHAIRAlysia Birkholz
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRDave Pelland, DTM
REGISTRATION CHAIRNorm Thibodeau, DTM
DISTRICT CHIEF JUDGEEva Menon
EDUCATION CHAIRJuliane Cooley, CC, ALB
ASST EDUCATION CHAIRJoe Whalen, CC
CREDENTIALS CHAIRJennifer Cimilluca, ACS, ALB
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Past District 53 Leaders
Sharon Mercado, DTM2015-2016
Paul Young, DTM2005-2006
Dave Wheeler, DTM2010-2011
Clyde D. Talley, DTM 2000-2001
Roger H. Brown, DTM1995-1996
Bette McIntire, DTM 2014-2015
Richard Couture, DTM2004-2005
Marsha Kiley, ACG, ALB 2009-2010
Debra Grehn, DTM1999-2000
Sandy Gordon, DTM 1994-1995
Val Albert, DTM 2013-2014
Frank Kane, DTM2003-2004
Karin Von Kaenel, DTM 2008-2009
Nelson Ayala, ATM 1998-1999
Ray M. Johnson, DTM1993-1994
Jeff Sobel, DTM 2012-2013
Val Albert, DTM2002-2003
Will Ryan, DTM2007-2008
Arnie S. Grot, DTM 1997-1998
Jack F. Hoyt, DTM1992-1993
Richard Peck, DTM 2011-2012
Joseph Zafian, DTM 2001-2002
John Lynch, DTM2006-2007
Joseph G. Carney, DTM1996-1997
Murale Gopinathan, DTM1991-1992
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Past District 53 Governors
Name Years
Richard C. Williams, DTM 1986-1987
Terry Pyle, DTMR. C. Williams, DTM
1985-1986
Joseph E. Orzano, Jr., DTM 1984-1985
Robert F. Warner, DTM 1980-1981
Robert L. Lapointe, ATM 1979-1980
Donald F. Carlson, DTM 1977-1978
Michael F. Marin, ATM 1976-1977
Roy B. Vickery, DTM 1975-1976
Richard A. Hazel 1974-1975
James C. Anderson 1973-1974
Richard L. Hilliard 1972-1973
John D. McCarthy 1971-1972
Raymond E. Cooper 1970-1971
I. William Holander 1969-1970
Name Years
William J. McKinstry 1968-1969
Federick Haak 1967-1968
I. William Hollander 1966-1967
Anthony C. Neri 1965-1966
David A. Corey 1964-1965
Leonard D. Hickey 1963-1964
Richard A. Smith 1962-1963
James E. Thomas 1961-1962
Gilbert S. Gruber 1960-1961
John R. Rowland 1959-1960
Vincent J. Marzullo 1958-1959
Marson Giddings 1956-1957
Louis J. Fifer 1955-1956
Robert Bradshaw, DTM1990-1991
Robert C. Rankin, ATM1983-1984
Barbara Mutino, DTM 1989-1990
James E. Seale, DTM1981-1982
Donald J. Logie, DTM 1988-1989
Marc A. Ruggeri, DTM1978-1979
Davis Frederiksen, DTM1987-1988
Ralph F. Passonno, Jr., DTM1982-1983
Not Pictured:
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Steve Chen, DTMInternational Director, Region 9
As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Chen is a “working ambassador” for the organization. He works with the Board to develop,
support and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
Ed Tate, CSP
Ed Tate is the 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking, a successful trainer, author, international keynote speaker and executive known
worldwide as “the speaker who energizes, educates and entertains".
Featured Speakers
Two dynamic featured speakers will be presenting at the District 53 Fall Conference!
Both presenters will host entertaining and inspirational sessions that will help you develop as a speaker and leader!
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Morning Breakout Sessions (11:30 AM – 12:15 PM)
Evaluations that Elevate (Sara Nowlin, ACS, ALB)
In this highly interactive presentation, you will learn, as leaders and Toastmasters, how to elevate your members through high-quality evaluations. Taking your evaluations to the next level requires refining your listening skills to increase your insightful observations, sharpening your critical thinking skills to prioritize your feedback and polishing your delivery that leaves people appreciative and appreciated.
Sara Nowlin has been an educator, trainer and speaker for the last 13 years, focusing on how we can all step into our potential as leaders and change agents. For the last three years, Sara has taught public speaking at the collegiate level at Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY), evaluating more than 600 speeches. With this experience, Sara applied her skills and won the 2015 District 53 Evaluation Contest. Sara has also delivered dynamic keynotes and presentations for colleges, like Lehigh University and Bard College, and government agencies, like the NYC Mayor's Office. When she's not in presentation mode, you can find her binge watching political TV shows like House of Cards, Scandal, and The West Wing.
Elevation of Others Through Improv (Cate Steel, ACS, ALB)
Improv techniques require agreement between the players, helping your partners look good, dropping personal agendas for the benefit of the group, and working creatively and collaboratively. Laughing and enjoying the experience are often outcomes but the freedom of improve and opportunity for exploration are very liberating.
Cate Steel is a member of Niantic Toastmasters and Shoreline Advanced Toastmasters. She joined Toastmasters in 2003 and has served in leadership roles at the club and district level. She is currently working on her ACG and ALS. Cate has been a part of the Laughworks Improv Group since its inception in 2012. She has theater experience as "Kiki the Clown", has taught improv as well as clowning, and was a featured story teller at the Hempstead House for the Juneteeth celebrations.
Leaders Elevate Leaders (Mitch Tublin, ACB, ALB)
John C. Maxwell often says “leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” A key element within the context of this quote is that “Leaders Grow Leaders.” Through this continual process, Leaders Elevate Leaders. Through listening, creating relationships and communicating with others effectively, a leader is demonstrating some of the key attributes of true leadership.
Mitch speaks with groups all over the world. His main topics are within the category of values based leadership, influencing others, and increasing communication and feedback techniques, Mitch is a mentor and coach to other coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, politicians, professional athletes, small and medium size business owners, recent college graduates and college students. Mitch has his MBA Degree, graduated from the USMMA, Kings Point with a Bachelor of Science Degree, served in the U. S. Naval Reserve, and sailed aboard deep sea ocean going vessels for over ten years in the U.S. Merchant Marine. He has an extensive corporate career combined with numerous serial entrepreneurial ventures. Mitch is a certified facilitator and certified personal and executive coach. He is a Founding Partner of The John Maxwell Team the largest and fastest growing certification program for Coaches, Trainers and Speakers in the world. Mitch and his wife have been married for over 30 years and have four children.
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CONTESTANTS
Speech Title Speaking OrderAmy DemasCathie FanAnthony GiacomoniDan MadnickCarolina RockKo Chen 'Jane' ShanChris Steber
JUDGING ITEMSAnalytical Quality - Clear, Focused
Recommendations - Positive, Specific, Helpful
Technique - Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
Summation - Concise, Encouraging
JUDGE’S CODE OF ETHICS1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not
consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.
2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.
3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.
Evaluation Contest
District 53 Chief Judge – Eva Menon, DTM
Briefing – Contestants
Contestants will meet in Room #174 at 9:30 AM
Briefing – Judges and Contest Official
Judges and Contest Officials will meet in Room #168 at 9:30 AM
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Evaluation Contest – Ballot
EVALUATION CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT
Judge’s Official Ballot – Evaluation Contest(Detach and submit to counters)
Name of Contestant
First Place: ___________________________________________________________________
Second Place: ________________________________________________________________
Third Place: __________________________________________________________________
PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)
First Place 3 points
Second Place 2 points
Third Place 1 point
(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)
Analytical QualityClear, Focused
40 28-39 17-27 0-16
RecommendationsPositive, Specific, Helpful
30 22-29 13-21 0-12
TechniqueSympathetic, Sensitive,Motivational
15 11-14 6-10 0-5
SummationConcise, Encouraging
15 11-14 6-10 0-5
TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)
JUDGING ITEMS
SUGGESTED POINT VALUES
EXCELLENT
VERY
GOOD
G OOD
FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.
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CONTESTANTS
Contestant Speech Title Speaking OrderJessica Gifford Just Be YourselfPJ Gohel Coming to AmericaHenry Greene Do You Know Why You Are Here?Jackie Kessler Fight the FashionGail Martino House RulesAlissa Monteleone 3 HIdden Keys to a Perfect SpeechGowrishankar Shankar Silence is Golden
JUDGING ITEMSSpeech Development – Structure, Organization, Support Material
Effectiveness – Achievement of Purpose, Interest, Reception
Speech Value – Ideas, Logic, Original Thought
Physical – Appearance, Body Language, Speaking Area
Voice – Flexibility, Volume
Manner – Directness, Assurance, Enthusiasm
Appropriateness – To Speech Purpose and Audience
Correctness – Grammar, Pronunciation, Word Selection
JUDGE’S CODE OF ETHICS1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not
consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.
2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.
3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.
Humorous Speech Contest
District 53 Chief Judge – Eva Menon, DTM
Briefing – Contestants
Contestants will meet in Room #174 at 6:00 PM
Briefing – Judges and Contest Official
Judges and Contest Officials will meet in Room #168 at 6:00 PM
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Humorous Contest – Ballot
HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTESTJUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT
Judge’s Official Ballot – Humorous Speech Contest
(Detach and submit to counters)
Name of Contestant
First Place: ___________________________________________________________________
Second Place: ________________________________________________________________
Third Place: __________________________________________________________________
PLACE RANKING POINTS (for counters’ use only)
First Place 3 points
Second Place 2 points
Third Place 1 point
(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)
Speech DevelopmentStructure, Organization, Support Material C
ONTENT
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15 12-14 10-11 0-9
EffectivenessAchievement of Purpose,Interest, Reception
10 8-9 6-7 0-5
Speech ValueIdeas, Logic, Original Thought
15 12-14 10-11 0-9
Audience ResponseAttentiveness, Laughter, Interest, Reception
15 12-14 10-11 0-9
PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area
DELIVERY
30
10 8-9 6-7 0-5
VoiceFlexibility, Volume
10 8-9 6-7 0-5
MannerDirectness, Assurance,Enthusiasm
10 8-9 6-7 0-5
AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience
LANGUAGE
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10 8-9 6-7 0-5
CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection
5 4 3 0-2
TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)
JUDGING ITEMS
SUGGESTED POINT VALUES
EXCELLENT
VERY
GOOD
G OOD
FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NOTE: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.
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Education IncentivesComplete 5 of the activities listed on the Charged
up Toastmasters form and you will receive a Charged Up Toastmasters charger!
Conduct The Successful Club Series: Moments of Truth program and your club will receive a $25
gift certificate to Toastmasters International.
Conduct an Open House that results in TWO new members and your club will receive a $53 Gift Cer-
tificate to Toastmasters International. Email the date of your open house, a list of guests in atten-
dance and the names of the two new members that joined as a result of the open house.
Early DUES gets an award! Pay your club dues early for both payment cycles and your club
will receive a $25 gift certificate to Toastmasters International. The club MUST renew the same number of members from the previous cycle or more in order to receive the incentive. To qual-ify, payments must be submitted by September
15th and March 15th. Incentive will be awarded for both payment cycles.
TLI Training: Train all 7 Officers during the first round of club officer training and receive a ribbon for your club banner. But wait … there’s
more! Your club also receives a $25 gift certificate to Toastmasters International!
Triple Crown Incentive: Complete three educa-tional awards by June 30th and receive a Triple
Crown pin. COMPLETE three educational awards by December 30th and you will also receive a $10
Gift certificate to Toastmaster International.
Contact Beth Langdon, DTM - pqd@d53tm.org to redeem incentives
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Club Growth Incentives
InternationalIncentives
Sponsor New Members: Sponsor 5, 10, 20 or more new members by June 30th. For every 5 new mem-
bers, you will receive a $25 gift certificate AND recognition on the District 53 website. To receive sponsor credit, your name must appear as sponsor
on the new membership application.
Be appointed to coach a club this year and help the club reach a DISTINGUISHED status by June 30th. You will get a Hall of Fame recognition on the District 53 website AND a fully paid ticket to the next district conference. To become a coach,
email Joe Abreu cgd@d53tm.org
Share the vision of Toastmasters with a company or organization. Members who bring in a new
club lead that charters in the 2016-2017 Toastmas-ters year will receive a personal gift certificate to
Toastmasters International worth $25
Contact Joe Abreu, DTM - cgd@d53tm.org
TMI Gift Certificates cannot be used at the District bookstore.
Encourage members to invite guests to club meetings. Add five new, dual or reinstated
members between February 1st and March 31st to receive a special “Talk up Toastmasters” rib-
bon to display on your club’s banner. Toastmas-ters International monitors club progress.
In honor of Ralph Smedley, Founder of Toastmas-ters, ANY club that adds five new, dual, or reinstat-
ed members between August 1st and September 30th will qualify to receive a “Smedley Award”
ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Toastmas-ters International monitors club progress.
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Congratulations: Club Officer Training 2016 - 2017 First Half
Effective training for club officers is one of the most critical parts of any district’s mission. Without properly trained officers, clubs cannot meet members’ needs or introduce the benefits of Toastmasters to others. Club Officer Training is also a vital means to leadership development.
Club Officer Training is offered twice a year.
Clubs with officers attending training receive credit toward the training goal in the Distinguished Club Program.
Each club that had Seven (7) officers trained received a Super Seven ribbon and a $25 gift certificate to Toastmasters International. Congratulations!!!
We are honored to recognize these 42 clubs!“Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good
navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere." John C. Maxwell
FIRST ROUND CLUB OFFICER TRAINING
Club # Club Name542 Bethlehem Club1628 Brass City TM
1360121 Capital Advanced TM875053 Cartus Magnus Club
5520 Cedar Hill TM8225 Central CT Advanced Club8762 Chesire Club3528 CHA TM CHAT Club3007 Colonel Ledyard TM
988118 Greater Bridgeport TM919 Greater Hartford Club 5436 Greater New Haven TM Club315 IBM Poughkeepsie TM
3608578 Lowesquacious 1421 TM9107 Marist TM Club 426 MASSMutual 1931 Mohawk TM Club
606146 Monroe-Trumbell TM1484 Nathan Hale Club
2157010 No SUBstitute TM4779255 Norwich Dime Bank TM
764 Nutmeg4839 Putnam Speaks Club
5471612 Quest Masters4469715 Shoreline Advanced TM
Club # Club Name8792 Southern Berkshire TM Club
1436813 Southern Dutchess TM1891146 Speak Easy
5340 Speakeasy TM Club2908 Stag TM Club
3030851 Stamford TM Club6111 Stratton VA TM
1435289 Taconic TM993371 Toast RX1363516 Toastmasters UAlbany
2532 Travelers Noontime TM3392702 Vassar Rotaract TM
3523 West Hartford TM Club 5557284 West Side Storytellers
599 West-Conn TM4745 Windsor Club820 Yale TM Club
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District 53 Upcoming Events for 2016-2017
2017 District 53 Spring Conference
Saturday, May 20, 2017
St Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, CT
Toastmasters Leadership Exchange (TLE)
JanJam 2017
Manchester Church of Christ in Manchester, CT
3-Dec-2016
Manchester Church of Christ in Manchester, CT
21-Jan-2017
Stay up to date on conference activities at the District 53 website:
http://www.d53tm.org/
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Please note that due to facility requirements the breakfast buffet required pre-registration before the day of the conference. The general session will be open to all members at 09:30 at no charge.
Join Toastmasters 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate Unscripted and Unplugged!
The audience creates the agenda!
• Ask the Champion Q&A – Ask anything no question will go unanswered • Discover both the “blessing” and the “curse” of being a World Champion • Learn and practice Speaking Secrets of the Champions today Starting From Scratch • Apply 2 Proven Story Telling Frameworks to Keep Your Fears from Holding YOU Back • Learn how to turn your presentations from boring to remarkable in under 90 minutes • Take Your Speaking Ability To The Next Level Now!• You’ll have fun and • Much more…
P.S. If you can’t get started – Here’s your opportunity! P.P.S. If you are a person who misses opportunities because you are waiting for a sign – THIS IS IT!
Sunday Morning Workshop
with Ed Tate, CSP
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Abreu, Joseph DTM Greater Hartford ClubAbreu, Joseph ALS UnitedHealth Group ClubAnandram, Shweta CC Greater New Haven Toastmasters ClubBabcock, Chad A. CL No SUBstitute ToastmastersBabcock, Chad A. CC No SUBstitute ToastmastersBehuniak, John A. ACG North Country ClubBehuniak, John A. ALB North Country ClubBodonyi, Zita CC Air Line Trail ClubBois, Karen E CL Pfizer Fearless Toastmasters ClubBoyer, Mark CC Mohawk Trail ToastmastersBranum, Jane ACB Mohawk Trail ToastmastersBrown, Jeffrey J. CC East Fishkill ToastmastersBrowne, Tara E. ALS Baystate ToastmastersBrowne, Tara E. DTM Baystate ToastmastersBuxton, Sandra Ann CL Washington County ClubBuxton, Sandra Ann ALB Washington County ClubBuxton, Sandra Ann CC Washington County ClubCarchietta, April L. CL Torrington ClubCentorino, Sandra CL Eagle ClubChernak, Jessica E. CC BAC TalkersChessari, Chris CC Greater Hartford ClubChiodo, George E CC Monroe-Trumbull ToastmastersChithelen, Marcia A. CC Greater Stamford ToastmastersClose, Suzanne ALB Taconic ToastmastersCoco De Young, Carmine CL West-Conn Toastmasters ClubConklin, Justin CC DCRCOC ToastmastersCurrin, Cailie A. CC Washington County ClubDanielewicz, Martha L ACB Bloomfield ClubDas, Anshuman CC Lunchtime ClubDash, Sushant CC Norwalk Toastmasters ClubDeppe, Janina ALB Taconic ToastmastersDevitt, Darius J. CL Marist Toastmasters ClubDiamanti, Melanie CL Thames River ClubDiaz, Leslie A CC Marist Toastmasters ClubDuda, Phillip David CL NYISO ClubDunn, Elizabeth M. CC Pfizer Flying Toasters Toastmasters ClubDutta, Sukh CC Greater Stamford ToastmastersEgan, Carol A CC West Hartford Toastmasters ClubEighmy, Will CL Vodafone, Inc.Ekblaw, Robert A. ACG Clifton Park Halfmoon Toastmasters ClubEricksen, Catherine B. ALB Air Line Trail ClubEricksen, Catherine B. ACB Air Line Trail ClubFagan, Heidi L. CL Torrington ClubFarrelly, Thomas CC Hubbell Shelton ToastmastersFasano, Frank X. CC Pioneer Valley Club
Member Education Awards: July 1st - Nov 6th 2016
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Favreau, John CC CHA Toastmasters (CHAT) ClubFlagello, Victor CC Hubbell Shelton ToastmastersGaudioso, Lorenzo P CC Bethel ToastmastersGeotsi, Georgette M. CL Vodafone, Inc.Giannini, Felix A CC Monroe-Trumbull ToastmastersGohel, Premjit ACS The Bureaucrats Toastmasters ClubGorberg, Bryn CC Marist Toastmasters ClubGreene, Henry DTM Greater Hartford ClubGreene, Henry ALS Greater Hartford ClubGruber, Michele J. ALB GE Schenectady Speakers ClubHorvath, Paul A. ALB Cedar Hill Toastmasters ClubIppolito, Stephen T. CC Bethel ToastmastersJaindl, Ben J. ALB Marist Toastmasters ClubJohanson, Dianne ALS North Country ClubJohnson, Andrew B. CC Gartner Stamford ToastmastersJones, Bryan W. CC CHA Toastmasters (CHAT) ClubKelly, Kate ACS Eagle ClubKenny, Russell B. ACG Greater Stamford ToastmastersKissel, Brian C. ACS Bethlehem ClubKrishnan, Devaki CL Southern Dutchess ToastmastersLangdon, Beth Ann ACG Pfizer Flying Toasters Toastmasters ClubLangdon, Beth Ann DTM West Side StoryTellersLanning, Steve ALB Speakeasy Toastmasters ClubLenahan, Roy CC Greater Stamford ToastmastersLiongson, Benjamin CL Stamford Deloitte ToastmastersLipatas, Rene A. CL CHA Toastmasters (CHAT) ClubLore, Thomas J. CC Aetna Speaks Up!Lupo, William E. CL Washington County ClubMacway, Maura CL Windsor SpeaksMathews, James CC Niantic Toastmasters ClubMazeau, Steve CL Niantic Toastmasters ClubMelo, Alexis W. CC Travelers Noontime ToastmastersMelo, Alexis W. CL Travelers Noontime ToastmastersMezzapelle, Joseph John CC East Fishkill ToastmastersMillonzi, Louisa H. CC Southern Berkshire Toastmasters ClubMoret, Darrin ACG The Bureaucrats Toastmasters ClubMorreale, Mary Ann CC Saratoga Turf TalkersMorris, John T. CC Park City Toastmasters of Greater BridgeportMorris, John T. CL Park City Toastmasters of Greater BridgeportMurray, John E. CC Empire ToastmastersNoonan-Toly, Candace M. CL Empire ToastmastersOddie, Joseph F. CC Eagle ClubOlds, Wesley P. ACB One State Street ToastmastersOudt, Kaitlyn M. ALB Lunchtime ClubOudt, Kaitlyn M. CL Lunchtime ClubPederson, Dennis William CC No SUBstitute Toastmasters
Member Education Awards: July 1st - Nov 6th 2016
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Member Education Awards: July 1st - Nov 6th 2016
Peters, Andy Dalzell LDREXC Stamford Toastmasters ClubPeters, Andy Dalzell ALS Stamford Toastmasters ClubPeters, Andy Dalzell DTM Stamford Toastmasters ClubPiekarski, Thomas J. CL Eagle ClubPitre, Armelde ACG Shoreline Advanced ToastmastersPolukort, Jacqueline L. ACB GE Schenectady Speakers ClubRaia, Jeffrey J. CC Uncle Sam ToastmastersReed, Elizabeth J. ACB Monroe-Trumbull ToastmastersRodriguez-Jaca, Nilsa CC Kingston-Rhinebeck Toastmasters ClubRomero, Oscar E. CL West-Conn Toastmasters ClubSadlon, Rebecca CC CHA Toastmasters (CHAT) ClubSakowski, Pawel CC Energy Toastmasters ClubSause, Edwin F. LDREXC Mohawk Trail ToastmastersSause, Edwin F. ALS Mohawk Trail ToastmastersSause, Edwin F. DTM Mohawk Trail ToastmastersSchefflein, Susan CC Putnam Speaks ClubSciuto, Maria CC DCRCOC ToastmastersSeiler, Sabine H. CL Lunchtime ClubSetrakian, Raffi CC Greater Stamford ToastmastersShamma, Lisa Ann CC Speak EasyShipp Hilts, Asante CL Empire ToastmastersSmith, Elizabeth Anne ACS Lunchtime ClubSmith, Lori A. ALB Pfizer Flying Toasters Toastmasters ClubSteber, Christopher D. CC Southern Dutchess ToastmastersSteel, Catherine D. ACG Shoreline Advanced ToastmastersSullivan, Kristin A. ALS Thames River ClubThibodeau, Normand C. CC Lincoln-HartfordThomas, Kevin R. CL Last Word ClubToner, Jonathan D. CC NE ToastmastersTran, Trang CL Lunchtime ClubTrimarchi, Joseph C CL CHA Toastmasters (CHAT) ClubTublin, Mitch ACS Greater Stamford ToastmastersTurner, Heather K. CC Speech WeaversVan Zilen, Samantha CL XL Catlin Hartford ToastmastersVendel, Mary Jane CL Vodafone, Inc.Walden, Elizabeth CC Arlington Rotary Toast ClubWalsh, Winston W. CC Speech WeaversWaterhouse, Cassandra Marie-Rhodes CC NE ToastmastersWatt, Andrew B. CC Cromwell Community ToastmastersWatt, Andrew B. ALB Cromwell Community ToastmastersWestbrook, Rose M. CC Baystate ToastmastersWinslow, Robert H. LDREXC Niantic Toastmasters ClubWolek, Andrew G. CC Thames River ClubWoolley, Joy C. CC Energy Toastmasters ClubYun, Zhu CC GE Niskayuna Toastmasters Club
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Thank YouSPONSORS!
Special thanks to UMass Hotel & Conference Center for hosting the Toastmasters District 53 2016 Fall Conference.
To my Awesome Division F Area Directors for all their hard work so far this year!!!!! (Area F61) Steve Lanning, CC ALB (Area F62) Janice Archibald, CC ALB (Area F63) Racheal Paveglio (Area F64) Andrew Watt, ACB CL (Area F65) Annick Magac, ACS ALB
Thank You!
Many thanks from Heather Turner, ACG ALB, Division F Director ***Sponsored by Forfeng Designs/Forfeng Media http://www.forfengmedia.com
The TNT Officers for 2016-2017 would like to thank all of our past and present members for all of their hard work and dedication to excellence.
Without your commitment, our club would not be successful.