District 27 Toastmasters
Fall Conference
November 11-12, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Toastmasters International President’s Welcome -------- 3
District Governorʼs Welcome --------------------- 4
2011-2012 D27 Officers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
LʼEnfant Plaza Hotel Floor Plan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Schedule of Events - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Table Topics Contest Agenda --------------------- 8
Saturday Events
Educational Sessions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 & 11
Luncheon and C&L Presentation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
District Hall of Fame - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
District Council Meeting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Humorous Speech Contest - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Lt. Governor Education & Training Comments - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Notes Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Spring Conference Page - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Cover
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October 27, 2011
Greetings, members and friends of District 27!
It is a pleasure to welcome you to your District Fall Conference. This is your opportunity to
listen, learn and grow. Your district leaders have spent months developing an outstanding
conference for you. Make the most of your experience and be sure to:
o Celebrate achievements and successes
o Network and connect with other Toastmasters
o Absorb helpful communication and leadership ideas
o Watch and learn from superb speakers and trainers
o Share your experiences and best practices
Whether you are a first-timer or a conference veteran, this conference offers something for
you. Here you will find knowledge and tools to grow and achieve as a Toastmaster. Enjoy
inspirational education workshops, amazing contests and an informative business meeting.
Whatever your goal, you will find helpful Toastmasters to support and encourage you.
Take back something of value for your club. Some of your most useful ideas may come
from conversations with fellow District 27 members. Make time to meet and establish new
Toastmasters friends.
Before you leave, remember to say a word of thanks to your conference team. Without
them, there would not be a district conference for you to attend.
Best wishes for an enjoyable and enriching district conference!
Michael Notaro, DTM
President
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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Bessie Johnson, DTM
District 27 Governor
Welcome!!
Welcome to the first Fall Conference in New District 27. Our theme for this
conference is based on the Toastmaster goals. They are: Respect, Integrity,
Service and Excellence.
So! Welcome to District 27’s Fall Conference Where Leaders R.I.S.E.!!!
As we begin a new era – with new boundaries and leaders, let us look to the
future. A future as bright as the sun, filled with communication and leadership
opportunities for all. We are poised to make our marks on the world; and we
shall paint our names in the sky for all to see.
As you spend time with us today, take an opportunity to introduce yourself to
other members of the District. Ask questions of the more experienced
Toastmasters, seek guidance and clarity of your role in the District through our
Educational Sessions, and share fellowship over a meal.
I look forward to seeing and speaking with each of you!
Bessie
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DISTRICT 27 OFFICER’S
2011-2012
District Governor Bessie Johnson, DTM
Lieutenant Gov. Education/Training Alonzo White, DTM
Lieutenant Gov. Marketing Gary McGinnis, ACS/CL
Public Relations Officer Renee Moore, ACS/ALB
Secretary Crystal Massey, ACS/ALB
Treasurer Carol Grohman, ACS/CL
DISTRICT 27 DIVISION GOVERNORS
2011-2012
Division A Governor Anton Vanterpool, DTM
Division B Governor Srinivas Ranga, ACS/ALB
Division C Governor Ernesto Etienne, DTM
Division D Governor Arthur “Art” Cresce, DTM
Division E Governor Jennifer Ferguson, DTM
Division F Governor Robin Hylton, ATM
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L’ENFANT PLAZA HOTEL
FLOOR PLAN
(District 27 Conference on 2nd Level)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 11, 2011
4:00 PM Registration Opens
5:00 PM Refreshments Available
5:15 PM Conference Begins
5:30 PM Workshop with Kim Weitkamp
6:30 PM Contestants & Judges Briefings
7:00 PM Table Topics Contest
8:00 PM Close Day 1
Saturday, November 12, 2011
8:00 AM Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM First Timer’s Welcome
9:30 AM Plenery Session Opens
10:00 AM Credentials Desk Opens
Education Sessions
10:00 AM Lillian Cooke, DTM
The 7 Sides of Leadership
11:00 AM Viki Kinsman, DTM
How to Be and Effective Leader
Lunch Buffet & C&L Awardee
12:00 PM Lunch with C&L Awardee, Kim Weitkamp
The Rest of Day
1:00 PM Hall of Fame
1:30 PM Credentials Desk Closes
2:00 PM District 27 Business Meeting
Registration Closes
3:00 PM Break
Contestants & Judges Briefings
3:30 PM Humorous Speech Contest
5:00 PM Closing Comments
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Table Topics Contest
Call to Order Bryan Senter, ACS/ALS
Acting District 27 Sergeant-at-Arms
Welcome & Introductions Alonzo White, DTM
Lt. Governor Education & Training
Contest Master Nicole Payne, ACB/CL
Chief Judge Vann-Di Galloway, DTM
Table Topics Contestants
____ Nelson Akeredolu
____ Ray Barber
____ David Fromm
____ Preeti Harris
____ Howard Perlman
____ Eric Twiggs
Contestant Interviews Nicole Payne, ACB/CL
Comments/Acknowledgements
Announcement of Winners Alonzo White, DTM
Lt. Governor Education & Training
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Lillian Cooke, DTM
The 7 Sides of Leadership
Lillian is a native Alabamian who lived in Virginia for 8 years before moving back to
Alabama this past July. She has 34 years of service with the federal government,
currently working for the United States Army. She serves as Deputy, Resource
Management Officer for the Expeditionary Contracting Command at Redstone
Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Lillian loves her job because she gets to spend
money every day and, technically, it’s not even hers.
Lillian began her Toastmaster journey in April 1998 when she joined Command
Performers Toastmasters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio in
District 40. She later moved to Virginia, joining several clubs in District 27 and
serving in District leadership. Lillian recently left Virginia and moved back to
Alabama. Since joining a club in Alabama, she is now a member of clubs in Districts
27, 29 and 77.
Lillian has presented workshops and/or spoken to audiences in Alabama, Arizona,
Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and
Washington State on a variety of subjects.
She has 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
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Viki Kinsman, DTM
2011-2013 International Director Region 7
How to Be and Effective Leader
Viki Kinsman, Distinguished Toastmaster of Oakton, Virginia, works in the
Fairfax county office of Elections where she has been involved with voter registration,
absentee voting, outreach, and election operations. For more than 20 years she has
handled all aspects of daily operations. As an independent contractor, she developed a
5-year management plan to provide customer service at a major international airport.
A dedicated Toastmaster since 1996, Viki is a member of three clubs; DTM
Leaders Toastmasters, Free Spirits and Pauline Shirley clubs. She has held a number
of prominent leadership positions within the organization and has attained the
Distinguished Toastmasters designation – the highest level of achievement in
Toastmasters. Viki has been honored several times by District 27 for her service as a
Leader.
Beyond Toastmasters, Viki has more than 30 years experience in volunteer
management for the American Red Cross and other nonprofits. She wrote a volunteers’
handbook, volunteer contract and office policy manual for Traveler’s Aid staff and
volunteers. As president of the University of Virginia-Northern Virginia Alumni
Chapter (with 20,000 members), she restructured the board and committee chairs by
increasing the number of leadership roles. She also worked as a staff representative
for the Prince William Red Cross Chapter. Currently she is chair of the Fairfax County
Airport Advisory Committee for the Board of Supervisors.
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Kim Weitkamp
District 27’s Communication and Leadership Awardee
Kim is a sought after storyteller, humorist and musician sharing her
original stories and songs at theaters and festivals throughout the United
States. For 15 years Kim used the art of applied storytelling as a youth
advocate working with at risk youth. Several years ago she turned to the
stage, taking her love of humor and storytelling to a new level, and aren’t
we glad she did. The arts and storytelling community have embraced her
casual, eclectic style. Her genuine care of the audience combined with
her ability to relate results in a magical, hear a pin drop performance
peppered with moments of raucous laughter.
Kim is a commissioned artist through the Virginia Commission of the
Arts and serves as the National Youth Storytelling representative for
Virginia and is president of the Virginia Storytelling Alliance. She is also
the Founders of the Wrinkles Project, a national campaign to raise
awareness of the national treasure that we possess in the form of life
stores from folks within our elder communities. Her work in this area has
resulted in a nomination for the 2008 Governors Awards for the Arts.
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HALL OF FAME
2010-2011
(As of June 30, 2011)
Distinguished Division
Division E
Carol Grohman, ACS/CL
Select Distinguished Division
Division B
Dianne LaVanway, DTM
Distinguished Areas
Area A1–Earl White, ACS/ALS
Area B2–Rebecca Halbe, ACS/CL
Area C1-John Kinsman, DTM
Area C4-Mark Kipperman, ACS/CL
Area D2-Nayda Forteza, ACB/ALB
Area D3-Carol Canada, CC/ALB
Area E1-Malika Holmes, CC
Area J1-Joe Ligaya, DTM
Select Distinguished Areas
Area A3–Terry Bartholomew, DTM
Area B1–Jai Jairam, ACB/CL
Area C2-Janice Magwood, ACG/ALB
Area E3-Renee’ Moore, ACS/ALB
AreaJ2-Nelson Betancourt, ACB/ALB
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HALL OF FAME
2010-2011
(As of June 30, 2011)
President’s Distinguished Areas
Area B4-Srinivas Ranga, ACS/ALB
Area C3-Ernesto Etienne, DTM
Toastmaster of the Year
Chris Jeans, ACB/ALB
Area Governors of the Year
Area E3-Renee’ Moore, ACS/ALB
Area C3-Ernesto Etienne, DTM
Division Governor of the Year
Division E
Carol Grohman, ACS/CL
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HALL OF FAME
2010-2011
(As of June 30, 2011)
Distinguished Clubs
Club Name Goals
FAA Speechmasters Club 6
FEMA Toastmasters Club 6
First Edition Toastmasters Club 6
Personnelly Speaking Club 6
Toast Of Arlington Toastmasters Club 6
1500 Speakers Toastmasters Club 5
Annandale Toastmasters Club 5
B.L.T. Club 5
Calvert Toastmasters 5
Challenger Toastmasters Club 5
Fast Forward Toastmasters 5
FCC Toastmasters Club 5
OCC Speakeasies Club 5
Old Town Toastmasters--Dinner Club 5
PENTAF Toastmasters Club 5
Potomac Club 5
State Of Speaking Club 5
USDA Toastmasters Club 5
USPTO Toastmasters 5
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HALL OF FAME
2010-2011
(As of June 30, 2011)
Select Distinguished Clubs
Club Name Goals
Energy Toastmasters Club 8
Federal Toastmasters Club 8
Helmsmen Toastmasters Club 8
Park Center Toastmasters Club 8
Potomac Center Toastmasters 8
Alexandria Treetop Speakers Club 7
Analytic Speakers 7
Last Great Speakers Toastmasters Club 7
Lone Star Toastmasters 7
Michael Baker 7
NASA Toastmasters Club 7
Beat the Clock Award Winners
(Added 5 new, dual or re-instated members May 1 – June 30, 2011)
New
Div Area Club Name Members
A 2 Park Center Toastmasters 5
A 3 DEA Surround Sound 7
B 4 B.L.T. Club 6
C 1 Potomac Center Toastmasters 7
C 2 Federal Center Southwest 5
C 2 SPICE 5
E 1 Stars of Constellation Toastmasters 5
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HALL OF FAME
2010-2011
(As of June 30, 2011)
President’s Distinguished Clubs
Club Name Goals
5-Star Club 10
Andrews Club 10
Federal Center Southwest Club 10
G.U.T.S. Club 10
HUD Toastmasters Club 10
J-Talkers 10
School Street Toastmasters Club 10
Smithsonian Toastmasters 10
Speak Up Club 10
SPICE 10
St Margaret's Achievers 10
BNA Toastmasters Club 9
CGHQ Toastmasters Club 9
DEA Surround Sound 9
Free And Wild Toastmasters 9
Library of Congress Club 9
Naval Audit Service Tuesday Club 9
New Southwest Club 9
NRECA Power Speakers 9
SRA Toastmasters Club 9
Stars of Constellation Toastmasters Club 9
Suitland Federal Club 9
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HALL OF FAME
2011-2012
(As of November 7, 2011)
Smedley Award Winners
(Added 5 new, dual or re-instated members Aug 1 – Sep 30, 2011)
New
Div Area Club Name Members
A 12 Analytic Speakers 5
B 21 First Edition Toastmasters 5
C 33 Speak UP 5
D 43 Lone Star Toastmasters 5
E 53 St Margaret's Achievers 6
Golden Toaster Clubs
(7 Club Officers Trained June 1 – August 31, 2011)
Div Area Club Name
A 11 Helmsmen Toastmasters
A 11 5-Star
A 12 Park Center Toastmasters
C 31 Energy Toastmasters
C 32 SPICE
C 33 Speak Up
C 33 FCC Toastmasters
C 34 USDA Toastmasters
C 34 Komen Toastmasters
C 34 CGHQ Toastmasters
D 42 Personnelly Speaking
D 42 Naval Audit Service Thursday
D 43 Lone Star Toastmasters
J 61 G.U.T.S.
J 62 Annandale Toastmasters
J 63 The Burgay Advanced
J 64 Old Town Toastmasters--Dinner
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HALL OF FAME
2011-2012
(As of November 7, 2011)
Competent Communicators
Member Name Member Name
Adesida, Olusola SBA Hellenbrand, Curtis M. 5-Star
Alanko, Anita K USPTO TM Hooper, Cheryl E. Andrews
Allen, Tertia L. Naval Audit Service Tuesday Howard, James NA First Edition TM
Beloff, Debra K Global Transformers McKisset, Maurice D. Spring Speakers
Bhatnagar, Amit Spirited Speakers Mead, Dana Mark CACI TM Crystal City
Bogart, Elizabeth B. Helmsmen TM Morgan, Angela G. Front-Line Ballston TM
Bournes, Josiah William Komen TM Morgan, Jason V. USPTO TM
Brezovic, Jennifer L. Front-Line Ballston TM Nayo, Derrick K. Lone Star TM
Brown, Jackie-Lynn Marie 5-Star Neely, Sheena Patuxent River Tm's
Bylsma, Jessica Marie CGHQ TM Nelson, Willie Kane Andrews
Camp, Brian H. Naval Audit Service Thursday Nguyen, Tien Dean Energy TM
Canny, Regis Front-Line Ballston TM Oja, Todd E. Helmsmen TM
Cerrelli, Susanne Anchor TM Patel, Sheelen P Naval Audit Service Tuesday
Crews, Etta A. School Street TM Powers, George Robert Front-Line Ballston TM
Culp, Michele L. Speak Up Reaves, Gloria J. Andrews
Curry, Gerald D. Analytic Speakers Richardson, Blake Darryl PENTAF TM
Davis, Chester D Spirited Speakers Rubel, David J. Crystal City Evening TM
Dengrove, Richard A. Park Center TM Saintval, Wendell J. NRL Forum
Donahue, Michelle FEMA TM Santos de Jesus, Ernesto Suitland Federal
Duru, Chidi C Andrews Snipes, Sheila Helmsmen TM
Faulkner, John L. Anchor TM Thompson, Hugh B. Pathfinders TM
Goodwin, Robert Bruce Crystal City Evening TM Ussher, Frank K Presidential Speakers
Guastini, Thomas SPICE Webb, Edward J. FEMA TM
Hashmi, Zahra Z FEMA TM Wilson, Denise L. St Margaret's Achievers
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HALL OF FAME
2011-2012
(As of November 7, 2011)
Advanced Communicator Awards
Member Award Club Name
Bishop, Natalie R. ACB HUD Toastmasters
Carpenter, Adam Thomas ACB Toast Of Arlington Toastmasters
Gonzales, Eugene J. ACB IPT
Greene, Marilyn G. ACB Energy Toastmasters
Guevara, Valerie ACB On Guard Toastmasters
Horner, Alison E. ACB G.U.T.S.
Jones, Amber L. ACB Last Great Speakers Toastmasters
Jones, Harland W. ACB School Street Toastmasters
Leonard, Jacqueline ACB PENTAF Toastmasters
Merritt, Scott ACB G.U.T.S.
Washington, Marcietta Swilley ACB NASA Toastmasters
Webb, Melody R. ACB Komen Toastmasters
Bacher-Gresock, Bethaney L. ACS Federal Toastmasters
Child, Aimee ACS Naval Audit Service Thursday
Featherson, Clarence E. ACS USDA Toastmasters
Frier, Rachel E. ACS SPICE
Massey, Crystal R ACS New Southwest
Nyandak, Tinley ACS School Street Toastmasters
Yinug, Christopher Falan ACS School Street Toastmasters
Davis, Yvonne T. ACG Library of Congress
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HALL OF FAME
2011-2012
(As of November 7, 2011)
Leadership Awards
Member Award Name
Adams, James Henry CL Helmsmen Toastmasters
Adesida, Olusola CL SBA
Chin, David CL Federal Center Southwest
Evans, Melissa M. CL New Southwest
Eyerly, Mark CL Naval Audit Service Thursday
Hale, Donna R. CL Speak Up
Howell-McPherson, Karen CL Andrews
Klausner, Joe CL Calvert Toastmasters
Lael, Kelly L. CL Alexandria Treetop Speakers
McHugh, Martin Randall CL SRA Toastmasters
McNeal, Monica L. CL Andrews
Payne, Nicole C. CL DEA Surround Sound
Reaves, Gloria J. CL Andrews
Reed, Monique A. CL Potomac Center Toastmasters
Romero, Bert CL Helmsmen Toastmasters
Saniga, Mary Elizabeth CL Calvert Toastmasters
Sheldon, Amy B CL Suitland Federal
St. Pierre, Michelle A. CL Naval Audit Service Thursday
Vearrier, Dennis Lee CL HUD Toastmasters
Wilkinson, Lillian CL Helmsmen Toastmasters
Wilson, Denise L. CL St Margaret's Achievers
Carpenter, Adam Thomas ALB Toast Of Arlington Toastmasters
Eickelmann, Nancy S. ALB HUD Toastmasters
Escalante, Mayumi Hairston ALB Fast Forward Toastmasters
Faryar, Farzad ALB J-Talkers
Frier, Rachel E. ALB SPICE
Genser, Jenny Laster ALB Park Center Toastmasters
Jairam, Usha ALB First Edition Toastmasters
Lael, Kelly L. ALB Alexandria Treetop Speakers
McMahon, Linda L ALB SBA
Sabath, Carl E. ALB Helmsmen Toastmasters
Valentine, Kim Rae ALB First Edition Toastmasters
Davis, Yvonne T. ALS Capitol Hill
Etienne, Ernesto ALS School Street Toastmasters
Ligaya, Joe F. ALS NOVA Toastmasters
White, Earl E. ALS Helmsmen Toastmasters
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HALL OF FAME
2011-2012
(As of November 7, 2011)
Triple Crown Winner
Award Date Member Club Name
ACG 7/1/2011 Davis, Yvonne T. Library of Congress Club
ALS 8/10/2011 Davis, Yvonne T. Capitol Hill Club
DTM 10/18/2011 Davis, Yvonne T. Capitol Hill Club
Leadership Excellence Award
(Successful completion of High Performance Leadership Project (part of DTM))
Member Award Name
Blackford, Harold L. LDREXC Stars of Constellation
Ligaya, Joe F. LDREXC NOVA Toastmasters
White, Earl E. LDREXC Helmsmen Toastmasters
Distinguished Toastmasters
Yvonne Davis Capitol Hill Club 10/18/2011
Ernesto Etienne School Street TM 7/19/2011
Jennifer Ferguson St. Margarets Achievers 7/1/2011
Joe Ligaya NOVA Toastmasters 9/14/2011
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District 27 Council Meeting
Each club in good standing has 2 votes.
Be sure to visit the
Credentials Desk
(Open 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM)
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Humorous Speech Contest
Call to Order Bryan Senter, ACS/ALS
Acting District 27 Sergeant-at-Arms
Welcome & Introductions Alonzo White, DTM
Lt. Governor Education & Training
Contest Master Usha Jairam, ACS/ALS
Chief Judge Vann-Di Galloway, DTM
Speech Contestants Speech Title
___ Carolyn Buttolph ______________________________
___ Clarence Featherson ______________________________
___ John Seely ______________________________
___ Paul Shraga ______________________________
___ Carlos Velazquez ______________________________
___ Robin Wedewer ______________________________
Contestant Interviews Usha Jairam, ACS/ALS
Comments/Acknowledgements
Announcement of Winners Alonzo White, DTM
Lt. Governor Education & Training
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Alonzo White, DTM
District 27 Lt. Governor Education & Training
I wish to give a big “Thank You” to the conference planning team.
Without my District Governor, Bessie Johnson, and my mentors, Vince Caldwell,
Paul White, and Lillian Cooke this conference would not have been possible. I
must also include the District Public Relations Officer (PRO), Renee Moore, for
all of her support and for being the “pro” that she is. A shout out to Carol
Grohman, the District Treasurer and all of you who volunteered, asked if you
could help, or thought about helping but were too busy.
I hope you enjoyed this weekend and plan to attend the next conference
because we’ll be doing this again in the spring, May 11-12. You have lots of time
to clear your calendar and volunteer for the next one. I’m willing to accept
whatever part you can play in making the Spring Conference even better.
Once again, I hope you enjoyed the conference and “thank you” for the support.
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District 27 Toastmasters
Spring Conference
May 11-12, 2012
Hilton Garden Inn
Waldorf, MD