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THE MAGAZINE FOR COMMUNICATORS & LEADERS | OCTOBER 2016 FINDING TempoHIS Gifted concert pianist Albert Frantz embraces life’s challenges. Introduction Construction Tips to make a good impression. A Roadmap for Club Growth Workplace strategies help club become Distinguished. VIEWPOINT TOASTMASTER® Publisher 2016–2017 OFFICERS Daniel Rex International President Managing Editor Mike Storkey, DTM Suzanne Frey International President-Elect Senior Editor Balraj Arunasalam, DTM Paul Sterman Show Up— First Vice President Associate Editor Lark Doley, DTM Mary Nesfield Second Vice President Editorial Coordinator Deepak Menon, DTM For Yourself Shannon Dewey Immediate Past President Graphic Design Jim Kokocki, DTM Susan Campbell Chief Executive Officer and Others Bianca Montoya Daniel Rex Alexis Musser Secretary-Treasurer Jennifer Quinn 2016–2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Margaret Page, DTM Matt Kinsey, DTM s a follow-up to my initial Viewpoint column last month, I intend to explore Region 1 Region 8 Aeach of the promises in the Toastmaster’s Promise individually: to look at Jim Kohli, DTM Steve Chen, DTM Region 2 Region 9 how our commitment affects our self-development, our fellow members and the David McCallister, DTM Michael Osur, DTM quality of our clubs. The first promise is “to attend club meetings regularly.” This Region 3 Region 10 seemingly simple promise is the keystone to a quality club in that it empowers all Monique Levesque- Teresa Dukes, DTM Pharoah, DTM Region 11 members to achieve their individual goals. Region 4 David Fisher, DTM Do you remember your first Toastmasters meeting? As a guest you probably Magnus Jansson, DTM Region 12 felt a little apprehensive and unsure of what to expect. Was there a warm greeting, Region 5 Nagaraja Rao, DTM Vera Johnson, DTM Region 13 a sense of energy and excitement in the room, and an air of confidence as a result Region 6 Elisa W. Tay, DTM of being in a positive and safe environment? In other words, did you find yourself Russell L. Drake, DTM Region 14 Region 7 among a dynamic and supportive group of individuals? If you answered yes, you are reading this as a member of a Toastmasters club. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL® P.O. Box 9052, Mission Viejo, CA 92690 U.S.A. +1 949-858-8255 • Fax: +1 949-858-1207 Voicemail: +1 949-835-1300 It is each member’s commitment to the first www.toastmasters.org CONTACTING WORLD HEADQUARTERS promise to attend meetings regularly that sets For information on joining or building a club, visit: www.toastmasters.org the cornerstone for success. Article submission: [email protected] Letters to the Editor: [email protected] It is not by accident that clubs are chartered with 20 members, for our founder To change address, log in to: www.toastmasters.org knew that to have a quality meeting, it is imperative to have sufficient numbers to “put on a good show.” Having 20 members allows the vice president education to Toastmasters International Mission: schedule a constantly changing roster of people to fulfill the meeting roles and gives We empower individuals to become more the members regular opportunities to advance their speaking skills. Having enough effective communicators and leaders. members also helps when one or two members are unable to attend a meeting due to personal reasons such as family, business or health issues. Therefore it is every member’s responsibility to attend meetings regularly. Continued low attendance limits the effectiveness and growth of both the member and the club. Each mem- WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE www.toastmasters.org ber should strive to be as active as possible. It is not the number of members on The Toastmaster magazine (ISSN 00408263) is published monthly by the books but the number of active members attending each meeting that defines Toastmasters International, Inc., 23182 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Mission Viejo, a healthy club. As such, it is each member’s commitment to the first promise to CA and additional mailing office.POSTMASTER: Send address change to attend meetings regularly that sets the cornerstone for success. the Toastmaster magazine, P.O. Box 9052, Mission Viejo, CA 92690, U.S.A. Published to promote the ideas and goals of Toastmasters International,­­ a As club members, we each have a part to play to ensure quality meetings in an nonprofit educational organization of clubs throughout the world dedicated to teaching skills in public speaking and leadership. Members’ atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Ask yourself, Am I doing my part to fulfill my subscriptions are included in the $45 semi-annual dues. commitment or am I failing to remember my fellow member? When a guest walks The official publication of Toastmasters International carries authorized notices and articles regarding the activities and interests of the organiza- into your next meeting, will they encounter the same ambiance that encouraged tion, but responsibility is not assumed for the opinions of the authors of you to join? Make sure you are there to greet your next potential member and other articles. The Toastmaster magazine does not endorse or guarantee the products it advertises. honor your promise. Copyright 2016 Toastmasters International, Inc. All rights reserved. Repro duction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Not responsible for unsolicited material. Toastmasters International, the Toastmaster logo and the Toastmaster MIKE STORKEY, DTM Inter national Emblem are trademarks of Toastmasters International registered in the United States, Canada and many other countries. International President Marca registrada en Mexico. Printed in U.S.A. 2 WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE MEMBERS’ FORUM Club milestones give many Toastmasters around the world a reason to cheer. Congratulations to these clubs! The Dubaiu Toastmasters club, in United Arab Emirates, home to Past International President Mohammed Murad, recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary. Pictured are the members who have been with the club 10 or more years. Mohammed Murad is third from right, front row. Erbil International Toastmasters Academy club in Erbil, Iraq, celebrates its 1st anniversary. Members andu guests of the St. John Toastmasters club in St. John, Barbados, celebrate their 3rd anniversary with a hike and breakfast at the scenic Bath Beach. Send your fun club photos to [email protected]. Include a description and your club name, number and location. Photos must be in jpeg format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi (dots per inch) or 1 MB (megabyte). Out-of-focus images cannot be accepted. It is not necessary to include the Toastmaster magazine or other branded materials in your photos, but if Toastmasters materials are displayed, they must reflect the current brand. TOASTMASTER | OCTOBER 2016 3 CONTENTS Features 16 16 COVER Finding His Tempo Gifted concert pianist embraces life’s challenges to make his mark in classical music. By Toastmaster Magazine Staff Cover photo and photo on left by Virág Buza 22 Articles 12 MEMBER12 PROFILE THE DANGER ZONE Daredevil harnesses fear to fuel his epic motorcycle jumps. By Missy Sheehan Photo on right compliments of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip 14 SUCCESS14 STORIES 22COMMUNICATION MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS How children, traveling and Introduction mentorship enhanced five Toastmasters’ lives. Construction By Matt Abrahams How to make a good impression — through planning and practice. By Maureen Zappala, DTM By xxx 4 WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE QUICK TAKES TheThe FaFactscts ArAree In!In! e past Toastmasters year (July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016) proved to be one of growth for the organization. The past Toastmasters year (July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016) proved to be one of growth for the organization. OCTOBER 2016 VOL. 82, NO. 10 CLUBS Introducing the 142 TOASTMASTER® COUNTRIES magazine online! +3.7 % View the new web-based version of the Total Clubs magazine. You’ll find it by clicking on CLUB GROWTH the magazine tab on the Toastmasters 1 to 10 Inter national website browser. You’ll President’s >15,900 11 to 25 be able to: CLUBS 26 to 50 > 3,5004 Read it from your desktop, laptop, iPad, > 2,000 51 to 75 tablet or smartphone 76 to 100 4 Enjoy favorite articles at your leisure and Select >1,400 scroll through photos with ease > 2,000101 to 150 NEW CLUBS 4 Click on links for additional resources > 2,000 151 to 500 Distinguished 54.4% > 2,000501 to 1,000 Visit: www.toastmasters.org/Magazine ACHIEVED 1,001 to 2000 DISTINGUISHED 2,001 or more To stop receiving the print edition, email None [email protected]. President’s Recognition Articles Type > 3,500 Columns 20 Community President’s 20.9% > 4,200 2 CLUB20 GROWTH Company VIEWPOINT 29.6% Select > 2,000 Select 64.2% A ROADMAP6.4% FOR 59.4% 29.8% Show Up—For Yourself and Others > 2,200 Government CLUB6.2% GROWTH By Mike Storkey, DTM64.2% Distinguished How I applied1.8% workplace strategies to College International President Distinguished> 2,100 help my club become> Distinguished. 2,000 4.3% 0.4% 3.3% By Jay Sunderland, ACB, ALB Other 11 2.6% 4.2% MY TURN 3.3% 3.4% V for Victorious MEMBERS 26 By Marc Richards, DTM CLUB QUALITY % MEASURING20.9% WHAT MATTERS >345,000 +3 .9 Awards Membersh29ip 1 30 59.5% 29.6% Why you6.4% should care about the MEMBERS FUNNYGROWTH YOU SHOULD SAY THAT 64.2% Distinguished Club Program. 6.2% I Hear Music By Floyd R. Strayer,1.8% ACB, ALB North America CC > 29,600 By John Cadley 4.3% 0.4% Asia AC 2.6% 3.3% > 14,000 21.9% 59.5% 29.6% 28 Europe CLUB QUALITY 6.6% Departments CL > 17,800 THE DCP TAKES A TURN 63.0% Austalia/Oceani aMEMBERS’ FORUM IN PATHWAYS 6.1% 3 AL > 8,700 Africa Program’s principle is the same, but 2.0% 6 QUICK TAKES CC goals will >reflect 28,000 the new learning DTM > 1,600 4.3% 0.4% South America AC > 13,000 structure.

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