Taking Care of Business: Part II

February/March 2008 Volume 10, Number 4 Spring Into Action: Join Us in Greenville, SC. Toastmasters from around the state will descend upon the city of Greenville for a weekend full of education, competition and recognition. The event kicks off with a Friday afternoon meeting of District Officers. On Friday evening Palmetto Mastercrafters, a premier club consisting of advanced toastmasters and individuals who have previously or are currently in district service, will sponsor a dinner event you don’t want to miss. Early Saturday morning we will celebrate successes during our In This Issue Distinguished Club Breakfast. If at the end of March your club has met the  Spring Into Action: Join membership requirement and completed five or more goals in the Us in Greenville Distinguished Club Program you will want to be there. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to “Manage Things-Lead People” from Ed Taking Care of  Tate, 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking. You will also have the Business, Part II opportunity to hear about proposed changes to Toastmasters International  Save the Date Governance System from 1st Year Director Lee Holliday.  Ed Tate 2000 World During the luncheon six individuals from across the state will challenge Champion of Public each other with their extemporaneous speaking skills. Later in the evening Speaking six competitors will take the stage in their bid to become the next World Champion of Public Speaking. Saturday’s activities will culminate with the state recognizing individuals who have completed both the communication Publisher and leadership track to become Distinguished Toastmasters. On Sunday Douglas Wilson, DTM morning our “Breakfast With the Champions” series continues with Ed Tate-Uplugged. Editors Don’t forget the District Business meeting will feature the election of our Donna J. Boyer, ATMS 2008-2009 District Leaders. Club Presidents and Vice Presidents of Vida A. Jennings, DTM Education should plan to attend. If you are unable to attend you may send a proxy with another club member. For your convenience a registration Contact Us form is included in this newsletter. You may also register online via the [email protected] district website. Check the website frequently for the latest information on conference sessions. Spring into Action! Join us in Greenville for a [email protected] spectacular spring conference. [email protected] Other TM Resources Taking Care of Business: Part II Toastmasters March is a month to take care of business. You might be wondering what International Website kind of business? First order of business is Dues Renewal. This is an www.toastmasters.org event in which everyone can participate. The District Governor would like everyone to renew at least six members with Toastmasters International District 58 Website by March 24th. Additional renewals received may be added at any time but www.toastmasters-d58.org it is crucial to our success to have all our clubs renew on time. The second order of business, find out among your club members who is attending the District Business Meeting. Each club has two votes if both

-1- the President and VPE are not planning to attend identify a proxy carrier. District 58 Challenges

Club Challenge: Save the Date: October 17-19, 2008 Mark your calendars! We are headed to the low country for our 2008 Fall Each month we recognize Conference. The host hotel will be the Hilton Garden Inn, Charleston, SC. a Club that excels in one We will be enjoying the hospitality of our friends in Divisions A& F. October of two areas – is a perfect time of the year to be in Charleston. Tell your boss, family and Membership & Education friends you will be in the low country listening to some funny speeches and The Club with the most fabulous feedback. Additional details will be posted on our district website. new members (not renewed or dual) in a calendar month, will From the District Governor receive bumper stickers The lighthouse stood tall and proud on this dangerous or business card cases to stretch of coast. The lighthouse keeper was dedicated share with their and committed to his trade. He was committed to members. The Club with preventative maintenance and closely monitored the the most Educational fuel to insure the light never went out. awards in any month will receive their choice of But, he had never recruited and trained a replacement. ‘Word of the Day’ He never had any tours of the lighthouse to entice a vocabulary card sets or younger generation with the majesty of this historical Table Topics Card sets landmark, and its importance to the shipping in this area. The few who from Toastmasters had visited considered it just a relic from the past and of no matter, with International. Or the all the modern technology we possessed. Club may choose a So when the old keeper died, the lighthouse fell into disrepair, ran out of $10.00 gift certificate to fuel, and the Light went out. Late one night, a terrible storm struck the the Toastmasters shore. A large ship, suffering from electrical failure which shut down all the International product wonderful technological instruments that she had to navigate this store to purchase other dangerous coast, struck the jagged rocks and sank with all hands and materials for its cargo on board. The lighthouse they had depended upon was not there to members. save them. A Toastmasters Club is a lighthouse. The light that shines from it, comes New Club Challenge: from the members. We are here to learn and grow, to capture that light and use it to light our path. If we don’t tend to the maintenance of our For every NEW Club club – recruiting new members, continuing up-to-date training, selecting chartered between our future leaders and the course of the organization, it could ultimately January 1 & March 20 the lead to decay and disrepair, which may cause the light to go out. District will award one complete registration How about your club? Do you conduct regular tours, invite guests to see including meals to the the benefits of Toastmasters membership and then invite these new Spring conference. members to leadership? Do you send all your members to training so they can learn new ideas to bring back to your club, like a fresh supply of fuel to a lighthouse, and your leaders can perform their roles more effectively? Distinguished Club This all provides a steady eager stream of participants to continue the Challenge: important service that your club provides. It also keeps you abreast of all the changes that are going on in the outside world that will have an impact For every Club that on your membership. becomes Distinguished, or better, by April 1, A lost light may not have the catastrophic effects of the lost lighthouse in 2008, the district will our story above, but can we really know? Every light extinguished provide one Spring diminishes us. Every new light enhances and enriches us and brightens Conference registration the world, and leads to more effective communication and understanding. and breakfast, on We would love to see you in Greenville to take part in the future of our Saturday morning, for the organization!! Won’t you come and help us in our efforts. We’ll keep a Club President (or his/her light on for you! designated alternate). -2- 2008 District 58 Challenges … Douglas Wilson, DTM, District 58 Governor cont’d.

Membership Renewal From the Lieutenant Governor of Education Challenge: Do you take advantage of the wonderful educational resources that Toastmasters International has to offer? They are there The first 20 Clubs to for you as a member to use to help you become a better more renew in March, with effective Communicator and a better more competent Leader. more than 15 members will receive a $10.00 gift Let us look at just one. Has your club presented the Better certificate from the Speaker Series? There is a wealth of knowledge there. The Toastmasters topics covered are; Beginning your Speech - suggestions for starting your International product speech off right. Concluding Your Speech - tips for ending your speech with store. So get those power. Take the Terror Out of Talk - techniques for overcoming renewals in early. nervousness when speaking. Impromptu Speaking - don't be caught off balance when speaking off the cuff. Selecting your Topic - how to develop new speech ideas. Know your Audience - if you can relate to your Don’t forget the “Talk Up audience, they will relate to you. Organizing Your Speech - answering the Toastmasters” what, when, and how. Creating an Introduction - great introductions should membership challenge precede great speeches. Preparation and Practice - techniques for from Toastmasters preparing and rehearsing. Using Body Language - help to add impact to International, in February your next speech. & March. Nice prizes are I urge you to seek out your Vice President of Education and find out if your awarded to the Club for club has this set. Work with him or her to schedule these modules in your recruiting 5, or more new club. The benefits are great. The cost is small. All of us as members of members. Toastmasters International should be making use of the great programs available to us.

Complete details for all Speaking of Great Programs, I hope you will pay particular attention to the our challenges, and the information regarding the Spring Conference, here in the newsletter. I look winners, can be found on forward to seeing you there. the District 58 website – … Patricia Gann, DTM, Lt. Gov. – Training & Education http://www.toastmasters- d58.org From the Lieutenant Governor of Marketing It’s a brand New Year… the frozen waters of stagnation can be thawed with thoughts of renewal, excitement and opportunity. Toastmasters International can LIGHT our way with easy to follow ideas to build clubs and membership. Most members of Toastmasters joined a club because someone invited them to a meeting. Individuals and clubs who have taken the initiative to give others the same opportunity to learn and grow need acknowledged. Submit your newsletter ideas, suggestions and Recognition, Recognition, Recognition!!! Clubs should never allow remarks to: members to lose sight of their goals and aspirations. Recognize achievement on a regular basis. When we reward success, we’ll see more [email protected] success. With just a few tools and resources you can kindle club growth and sustain member interest. Our New Year’s commitment is to help others realize their goals – for in Shaping Ourselves, we ARE Shaping the World! We need you …BE THE LIGHT, for future Toastmasters!! … Patricia Henley, DTM, Lt. Gov. Marketing

-3- -4- Ed Tate Our Featured Presenter Ed is an international keynote speaker, author, trainer and facilitator for Fortune 500 companies and associations worldwide. He has spoken in 46 states, 12 countries, and on five continents. For 14 years, Ed was a successful executive, selling more than $500 million in products and services. He co-created two business units that produced more than $1.25 billion. Ed is the past president of Cherry Creek Toastmasters in Denver, Colorado and also coaches individual Toastmasters on their speaking skills.

Ed is an author, contributing to three books and several audio CD programs. The books: Motivational Selling, Stories Trainers Tell and The Seven Strategies of Master Presenters. He also co-authored the 6-CD Set, Speaking Secrets of the Champions. He known as the speaker who energizes, educates and entertains. Come hear Ed’s keynote address on Saturday morning of the Spring Conference. You can also join Ed Sunday for a special post-conference workshop, where you can speak like a champion. District 58 Spring Conference Challenge

Get the Members Out! Support the District Spring Conference! You are invited to join in the District Conference Challenge. Club with the most members registered at the conference will receive a $50.00 gift Certificate to the TI Store Catalog. Area Governor with the most members registered from their Area will receive their registration to the Conference and their Dinner Saturday night, FREE! Division Governor with the most members registered from their Division will receive Conference Registration and Saturday meals FREE! And yes, there are some rules. See below. Member can only be counted for one club, the club they put on their registration form. Only Toastmaster members will count towards total. To qualify members must be registered for the Conference and a minimum of one Saturday meal. Winners will be announced Saturday evening at the Conference. The Area and Div. Governor winners will receive re-imbursement after the Conference. Club Gift Certificate will be given to the Club President or selected representative at the Conference.

Register Early for a Discount! 2008 Spring Conference Registration Form April 18-20, 2008 * Hilton Greenville, SC Register online or Mail this form and check made payable to: “District 58 Toastmasters” c/o Pat Gann DTM 1993 Chestnut Lane Edgemoor, SC 29712

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Received by 3/28 Received after 3/28 # of people Totals Conference Registration $20.00 $25.00 Fee Master Crafters Meeting $30.00 $35.00 Choice 1 [ ] Choice 2 [ ] Choice 3 [ ] Saturday Breakfast $14.00 $18.00 Saturday Lunch $20.00 $25.00 Choice 1 [ ] Choice 2 [ ] Choice 3 [ ] Saturday Dinner $32.00 $35.00 Choice 1 [ ] Choice 2 [ ] Choice 3 [ ] Sunday Breakfast $35.00 $40.00 Event Total No meals without prior registration. No Refunds after April 11th Meal Choices Friday Dinner all w/Garden Salad w/ Assorted Dressings New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit Topping Choice #1 Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken Breast with Sun-Dried Tomato Jus Lie Choice #2 Oven Roasted Pesto Rubbed Salmon with Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sauce Choice #3 Vegetarian Polenta with Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Garlic Sautéed Spinach, Fire Roasted Peppers and Grape Tomato & Balsamic Ragout Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts Baskets of Southern Style Biscuits Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Cheese Grits Sausage Links Saturday Lunch All Entrees Served with Fresh Pasta Salad & Potato Chips Freshly Baked Cookie Choice #1 Smoked Turkey & Swiss on a Croissant with Lettuce and Tomato Choice #2 Honey Cured Ham & Cheddar on Sourdough with Lettuce & Tomato Choice #3 Grilled Vegetables in a Spinach Tortilla with Alfalfa Sprouts and Balsamic Vinaigrette Saturday Dinner all w/Fresh Garden Salad with Assorted Dressing Choice #1 Crab & Scallop Stuffed Flounder with Wild Rice Pilaf & Lemon Beurre Blanc Choice #2 Char Grilled Fennel Dusted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Mash & Balsamic Jus Choice #3 Jumbo Spinach & Gorgonzola Ravioli with Oven Roasted Asparagus, Basil & Roasted Tomato Jus and Toasted Pignoli Nuts Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis Calendar of Upcoming Events

Talk Up Toastmasters Feb 1- Mar 31 District 58 Mission Membership Contest

Division D & E Speech Contest The mission of District 58 is to March 15th Location Reedy River Family Live Center, 25 enhance the performance and Lakewood Drive, Maulden extend the network of clubs, Division A & F Speech Contest March 29th thereby offering greater numbers MUSC Harper Student Ctr. Charleston Division B & C Speech Contest of people the opportunity to April 5th benefit from the Toastmasters Eau Claire Print Bldg. Columbia District 58 Spring Conference & Speech educational program by focusing April 18-20 on the critical success factors as Contests Hilton Hotel, Greenville Beat the Clock specified by the district educational May 1 – June 30 and membership goals, by insuring Membership Contest that each club effectively fulfills its June 19-21 Region VIII Conference, Atlanta, GA responsibilities to its members, Toastmasters Int’l Conference August 13-16 and by providing effective training Calgary, Alberta, Canada and leadership opportunities for District 58 Fall Conference & Speech Contest October 17 – 18 club and district officers. Hilton Garden, Charleston

Visit the District 58 Website www.toastmasters-d58.org