Fall 2013

Division Officers:
Division Governor Guy Dawson, ACS/ALB Area D1 Governor Fresia Agudelo, CC
Area D2 Governor

Division Governors Message: by Guy Dawson, ACS/ALB Empower Through Education As we begin another Toastmasters year, I feel privileged to follow in the footsteps of the great leaders who have served as Division D Governors. The examples you have set in your speech and actions inspired me to become a servant leader. I appreciate your words of encouragement and the wisdom that you continue to share with me. Empower through Education is the Division D theme for 20132014 because I feel that it reflects the true purpose of becoming a Toastmaster. Every Toastmaster meeting or event is presented to enrich its members through a multitude of educational experiences. The Toastmaster system of personal development encompasses the process of learning in every aspect; from its manuals to the speaking and leadership roles that we fulfill. Division D has a rich history of success and many of its clubs have been pivotal in the growth of Toastmasters in Southern Nevada. Our seasoned members have set high standards of excellence and we continue to nurture newer Toastmasters as they learn Toastmaster procedures. This balance of perspectives makes every meeting place a laboratory as each member assumes the role of teacher and student. One of the most valuable things I have learned as a Toastmaster is the value of every member of our organization. As your Division Governor, I am committed to fostering an environment in which each member receives the best possible public speaking and leadership education. There are big things on our horizon. This is our time to shine!

INDEX: Governors Message1 Club Anniversaries 2 Member Feature Division Quote Education Corner Ask Dana 3 3 4 4

Verda Varner-Hoggan,
ATM-G

Area D3 Governor

Gene Puffer, CC/CL

Area D4 Governor

Bob Scoble, ACB/CL

Division Chief Judge

SAVE THE DATE:

Area D1 Contest

Sherrie Parker, DTM

Division Club Coach Chair

September 6, 2013
Unity Center Church Fresia Agudelo (702) 249-0767 Area D2 & D4 Contest

Cristina Scoble, DTM

Division PR Officer

Lory Jones, DTM

September 28, 2013

Center for Spiritual Living Greater Las Vegas Verda Vander Hoggan (661) 301-9474 OR Bob Scoble (702) 286-1427 Area D3 Contest

Mission, Values and Envisioned Future

The mission statements, the value statement and envisioned future succinctly express the function of each organizational unit. Toastmasters International Mission We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. District Mission We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. Club Mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters International Values:

September 5, 2013
Peccole Ranch Gene Puffer (702) 876-4352 Division D Contest

October 12, 2013

WildHorse Golf Club Guy Dawson (702) 845-6129 OR Elaine Heinemeier (702) 876-6842 Fall District Conference

November 8-9 2013

Bakersfield, CA Doubletree Hotel Visit District 33 website for more details: D33. toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters International University is now accepting applications

The new term has begun at the Toastmasters University and students are anxious to start learning communication and leadership skills in their clubs. Its not too late, you can bring in a friend or family to join you in your quest for knowledge. Visit toastmasters.org to find a club today.

responsibility Respect
Service Excellence Toastmasters International Envisioned Future To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

Integrity

Contact Information:
Guy Dawson (702) 845-6129 Email: gdaws2004@yahoo.com

District Website:
D33.toastmastersclubs.o rg

Division D Club Anniversaries

by Guy Dawson, ACS/ALB

Several clubs in Division D had milestone anniversaries this summer. Windjammers celebrated their 55th anniversary on August 1, 2013. Ill Drink to That hit 36 years old on August 1, 2013. September 1, 2013 was Curtain Calls 31st year, as they merged with Monday Nighters to save the charter. Innuendo Toastmasters made it to 2 years this last June. I was privileged to attend some of the anniversary parties. These pictures show how much fun anniversaries are at these clubs. Windjammers 55th Anniversary - 08/01/13 Innuendo Toastmasters 2nd Anniversary 06/29/13

Happy Anniversary to ALL the clubs in Division D from Division D Governor, Guy Dawson, ACS/ALB

Pictures from one of Ill Drink to Thats bi-annual X-Rated meetings. They celebrated their 36th Anniversary on 08/01/13

Member Feature:
Toastmasters on the Radio Division D Fosters a Wave of Radio Personalities
by Guy Dawson, ACS/ALB

There has been a wave of Division D Toastmasters who have taken to the airwaves as radio personalities. Steven Hollingsworth, Scott Pritchard, Dawn Elizabeth Thompson, Al Jensen and yours truly have all taken the communication skills we have developed in Toastmasters Guy Dawson on into the broadcasting arena. Recently, I talked to my fellow radio PR Connections aficionados about the impact that broadcasting has had on their lives and careers. I love to speak and being a radio host is an intensified way of speaking because its live and unpredictable, said Steven Hollingsworth, the host of All in a Days Work which airs on vegasallnetradio.com. Hosting a show also allows me to focus on my true passion- inspiring and helping people find solutions to workplace dilemmas. Dawn Elizabeth Thompson who appears as a guest Steven Hollingsworth host on the Sex and Money Show on KLAV 1230 AM described broadcasting as being like Table Topics on steroids. It has been an amazing experience, she said. I enjoy the Dawn Elizabeth & Al Jenson spontaneity of live radio and rolling with the punches. among others Scott Pritchard said that he has a face for radio. I am now cohosting a weekly show on relationships called I Hate em, but I Date em, he said. I am also doing a daily show on Fox News Radio on sports betting called Before you BET it, make sure you GET it. Thanks Toastmasters, I couldnt have done it without you, said Al Jensen who is also a cohost of the Sex and Money Show. Being a member of Toastmasters has really given me the confidence to go live, on the air, knowing that there are literally thousands of people listening to my every word. I must concur with my fellow broadcasters that speaking on the radio is an outstanding opportunity to display the skills we are learning as Toastmasters. My show PR Connections w/Guy Dawson airs on KLAV 1230 AM every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.

Carolyn Pelletier & Tim Chedester on Guy Dawsons show, PR Connections

QUOTE OF THE DIVISION: Ralph Waldo Emerson The secret in education lies in respecting the student.

Education Corner:
Resources from Toastmasters International
There are a plethora of free resources available at Toastmasters.org. Visit this website and click on Free Resources. These links will help you find anything you might be looking for from Toastmasters International. Many of these resources are downloadable. Toastmasters International also has a podcast. If you are interested in starting a new club, this link will help. Its the New Club E-toolkit http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/OfficerResources/ClubOfficerResources/NewClubEtoolkit.aspx This link will help your club with Membership Building http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MembershipBuilding.aspx If you prefer to watch videos, this link will give you video resources http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/FreeResources/ToastmastersTimeTestedCommunicationTipso nVideo.aspx Many of the educational materials available in the shop are downloadable, search for manuals, flyers, and other pamphlets at this link http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/Shop/ManualsBooksVideosCDs_1.aspx Visit Toastmasters.org for resources - Educational Materials, District & Division reports, Membership Materials, etc. to help build membership and educate your club members.

Ask Dana:
Why have a club Newsletter?

by Dana Wall-Oakley, DTM

A club newsletter is an excellent way to share different types of information about your club with its members. Important upcoming events, important past events, kudos, and officers reports are all examples of information you can put in a club newsletter. There really is no limit. A newsletter can be a one-page flyer or 8+ pages depending on how much you want to share. It is a good idea to create a newsletter at least every 3 months during the Toastmaster year. Your Vice President Public Relations is responsible for creating and distributing a club newsletter. If that person is not good at newsletters, he or she can create a committee and find someone in the club to help them. When I help our PR officer create the Windjammer newsletter; we include messages from the officers, a word of the month, a joke of the month, an inspirational quote of the month, fun facts about holidays for that particular time period and special member feature articles. If a member or members of your club have done something particularly noteworthy, such as publishing a book, have a child/grandchild, gotten married or events of that nature, we write an article about it to share with your fellow Toastmasters. If one of your members attended a conference, they can write an article about that. Creating a club newsletter is also a great way to involve the members with the happenings of the club. Members can contribute articles that they have written rather than the PR officer or his team writing all of the content. If you have questions about how to get started with a club newsletter there are recommended templates in the Toastmasters.org store or you can contact me at penguinlady1@cox.net, I can email a copy of the Windjammers newsletter I created, as a sample for you. The most important thing is to have fun with it, a newsletter can be FUN as well as informative.