"Gangsters & Molls Conference" Only 2 Weeks Away!

District 84's Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training (LGET), Ron extends an invitation the the Spring Conference. The "Gangsters and Molls District 84 Spring Conference" will be in Orlando May 15, 16 and 17, 2009. More information and registration is on the District 84 website.
This will be the next level of the International Speech and Table Topics Contests. The speech competition winner could go on to World Champion, you don't want to miss it!

Leadership Institute Training

Club officer's training is part of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute on Saturday January 3, 2009 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. This event will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland , FL 32751. A detailed schedule of the Officer Training modules and educational workshops offered is linked from the District 84 website.

There is a $5 cost for the refreshments: coffee and doughnuts in the morning, pizza and soda for lunch. Advance registration is not required. Officers MUST register in their training class for the club to receive credit.

See you at the Toastmasters Leadership Institute!

District 84 Fall Conference Humorous Speech Contest

Saturday evening was loaded with dignitaries, dinner, Humorous Speeches, the Distinguished Toastmaster Walk (for the newly awarded DTMs), and finally, the results of the competition. The 2008 Humorous Speech winner was David Loyd with his entertaining and funny presentation.

Sunday morning wrapped up the conference with a District Executive Committee Breakfast for the officers and guests. Everyone gathered up banners and belongings and said "Aloha" to an excellent District 84 Fall Conference.

District 84 Fall Conference Saturday Workshops

Saturday offered Educational workshops. District 84 Webmaster, Jim Miller, DTM informed with "Invigorate Your Club with an Effective On-line Presence" and reminded us about the 2008-2009 Club Website Contest. Past District 50 Governor, Angie Key, DTM educated on "Masterful Marketing for Your Club." There were several other great workshops and presenters.

Saturday's luncheon roasted our past District Governor, Wanda Brown, DTM. The humor was excellent and "spirits" were high. Followed by the General Session where International Director Sal Asad, DTM presented. Then a District 84 business meeting stating how the District is doing and what the future has in store.

District 84 Fall Conference Evaluation Contest

The first District 84 Fall Conference was November 7, 8 and 9, 2008 in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Toastmasters came from all over Central and North Florida and even the International Director of our Region 8. Attendance was high, energy was great, the contests were fabulous and everyone had a wonderful time.

Friday evening hosted the Opening Ceremony & Evaluation Contest. Members who achieved communication and leadership awards received ribbons. The 2003 World Champion, Jim Key, gave the keynote address. The Evaluation Contest had eight contestants representing all divisions and Peter Gordon emerged the winner.

Farewell To Our Friend, Ed Goddard, DTM

Ed Goddard passed away on Sunday October 5, 2008 at the Florida Hospital Altamonte after his battle with leukemia.

Services will be held Wednesday, October 8th, 2:00 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E Lake Brantley Dr., Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 788-3704.

Ed was a long term member of Toastmasters and an anchor member of our Articulators club. He was dedicated to helping others and his gentle style put all of us at ease.

We will miss Ed on Thursday mornings, but he will always be respectfully remembered for his kindness and his commitment to his beliefs.

Next Contests for Humorous Speech & Evaluation

Area 42 Contest - September 14, 2008. Sunday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Seminole County Library Casselberry Branch. Come and support your fellow club members.
Division 'D' Contest - October 11, 2008. Saturday afternoon at Rollins College, Bush Auditorium in Winter Park, details to come.
District 84 Fall Conference - November 7 - 9, 2008. Friday and Saturday at Hilton Hotel, Melbourne Beach, FL, details http://www.toastmastersd84.org/conference.html