Conference Program - District 18 Toastmasters

SPRING CONFERENCE 

May 19, 2012 

DoubleTree by Hilton 

Columbia, Maryland

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

HOWARD COUNTY EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION ........................................................................................... 3 

District 18 Toastmasters Day ..........................................................................................................3 

WELCOME LETTER FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE ........................................................................................... 4 

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES ........................................................................................................................ 5 

A TOASTMASTER'S PROMISE ........................................................................................................................... 5 

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA, MD ........................................................................................................................ 6 

AGENDA ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ................................................................................................................................ 8 

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S WELCOME .................................................................................................................. 9 

OPENING CEREMONY PROGRAM ................................................................................................................... 10 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ........................................................................................................................................ 11 

Croix Sather ...................................................................................................................................11 

CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSION ......................................................................................................... 12 

Leadership Opportunities Abound – Get Involved! .......................................................................12 

CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSION ......................................................................................................... 13 

21st Century Technology Tools for Toastmasters .........................................................................13 

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST PROGRAM ............................................................................................................. 14 

SAMPLE TABLE TOPICS CONTEST JUDGING FORM...................................................................................... 15 

LUNCHEON AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY ................................................................................................ 16 

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................... 17 

DISTRICT 18 LEADERSHIP .............................................................................................................................. 18 

TOASTMASTERS MAP OF SERVICE TO MEMBERS ........................................................................................ 19 

EDUCATIONAL SESSION .......................................................................................................................... 20 

Mastering the Stage—Wow Your Audience Every Time—with Croix Sather ................................20 

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST PROGRAM ............................................................................................ 21 

SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST JUDGING FORM .................................................................... 22 

CONTEST RESULTS & CLOSING REMARKS ................................................................................................... 23 

DISTRICT 18 HALL OF FAME .......................................................................................................................... 24 

DISTRICT 18 EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ............................................................................................... 25 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS .................................................................................................. 29 

2012 International Convention ......................................................................................................30 

District 18 Advanced Clubs ...........................................................................................................31 

Hail And Farewell..........................................................................................................................32 

Educational Incentives! .................................................................................................................33 

District 18 Speaker’s Bureau .........................................................................................................33 

Club Officer Training ....................................................................................................................34 

SPRING 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................................................ 38 

CONFERENCE NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 39

HOWARD COUNTY EXECUTIVE 

PROCLAMATION 

District 18 Toastmasters Day

Welcome Letter From County Executive

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES 

Mission 

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a 

worldwide reality. 

Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, 

listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster 

human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. 

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of 

member clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its 

programs. 

Vision 

Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. 

Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership 

skills, and find the courage to change. 

Values 

Toastmasters International’s core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member, and 

respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should 

incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a means of 

not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the future. 

A TOASTMASTER'S PROMISE 

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise... 

To attend club meetings regularly 

To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the best of my ability, basing them on projects in 

the Competent Communication, Advanced Communication or Competent Leadership manuals 

To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments 

To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations 

To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn 

and grow 

To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so 

To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy 

To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers 

To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters educational and recognition programs 

To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA, MD 

Columbia, established in 1967, is a planned community that consists of ten self-contained villages located in 

Howard County, Maryland. 

Columbia was developed from the vision of creator and developer, James W. Rouse. James W. Rouse was 

born in the small town of Easton, Maryland, located in Talbot County, MD. With its idyllic small-town 

environment and racial inequality, Talbot County seemed an unlikely hometown for a man whose name 

would become synonymous with shopping centers, planned cities, urban reform and civil rights. 

However, it was a result of Rouse’s background that he had the idea that a city should enhance its resident’s 

quality of life. It was his dream to prove that a city could be both humane and profitable. Because of this, 

Rouse’s goal was to eliminate the inconveniences of subdivision design and to eliminate racial, religious 

and income segregation. 

To achieve the goals set forth by Rouse, Columbia’s Master Plan called for a series of self-contained 

villages. The village concept is aimed to provide a “small-town” feel, just as Rouse had experienced 

growing up. All villages were to have a shopping center, recreational facilities, a community center, bike 

and walking trails and homes. 

The centerpiece of Columbia would be the Mall in Columbia and man-made Lake Kittamaqundi. 

The first village to be developed in Columbia was Wilde Lake. The first high school to open in Columbia 

was Wilde Lake High School, which opened in 1971 as a model school for the nation. 

Columbia takes its street names from famous works of art and literature. The neighborhood of Hobbit’s 

Glen takes its street names from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien; Running Brook, from the poetry of Robert 

Frost; and Clemens Crossing, from the work of Mark Twain. 

Today, Columbia has a population of about 97,200, 2,500 businesses, more than 60,000 jobs, 21 million 

square feet of commercial space and a wide variety of social, cultural, educational, entertainment and 

recreational programs and facilities. Columbia is managed by the Columbia Association and was rated in 

Money Magazine’s top ten best places to live in 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Registration / Credentials Desk Opens 

Leadership Exchange and Breakfast Buffet 

AGENDA 

Event Room 

Lobby 

Banner Line up Oldest to Newest Club Columbia Suite 

Opening Ceremony and Parade of Banners 

District Governor’s Welcome 

Keynote Speech – Croix Sather 

“Dream Big, Act Big” 

Main Ballroom 

Main Ballroom 

Stretching Break and Leadership Exchange Lobby 

Concurrent Educational Session – Viki Kinsman 

“Leadership Opportunities Abound – Get Involved!” 

Concurrent Educational Session – Brian Olds 

“21 st Century Technology Tools for Toastmasters” 

Coffee Break and Leadership Exchange 

Main Ballroom 

Columbia Suite 

Lobby 

Table Topics Contest Briefing Columbia Suite 

Table Topics Contest Main Ballroom 

Stretching Break Lobby 

Luncheon 

DTM Recognition 

Stretching Break 

Registration/Credentials Desk Closes 

Main Ballroom 

Lobby 

International Speech Contest - Practice Time Columbia Suite 

District Council (Business Meeting) Main Ballroom 

Snack Break Lobby 

Educational Session – Croix Sather 

“Mastering the Stage: How to Wow Your Audience” 

Main Ballroom 

International Speech Contest Briefing Columbia Suite 

International Speech Contest Main Ballroom 

Basket Raffle, Closing Remarks Main Ballroom 

Conference Adjourns Main Ballroom 

Dinner & Officer Installation Main Ballroom

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 

5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, Maryland, United States 21045-3247 

Tel: 1-410-997-1060 Fax: 1-410-997-0169

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S WELCOME 

Welcome fellow Toastmasters, visitors, and friends to District 18 Spring 

Conference 2012! 

How time has flown by again. It seems just like yesterday when we were 

planning and talking about this day. 

Today, we have a packed agenda. Starting with Croix Sather our Keynote 

Speaker. Sit back, listen, and learn as he takes us through his 100 

marathons and 100 seminars in 100 days. Attend the educational 

sessions hosted by Region 7 International Director Viki Kinsman DTM 

and District 18 Social Network Administrator Brian Olds. Our keynote 

speaker, Croix Sather, will be hosting an educational session, too. Please 

refer to the agenda in this program for the full details. 

We will have a Table Topics contest and the International Speech contest. The winner of the International 

Speech Contest will go to the semifinals in Orlando, FL in August, and perhaps on to the finals, and, who 

knows? They may become the next World Champion of Public Speaking. I applaud every contestant in both 

contests. They are all champions to me. I wish them all the best for the contest. 

One of the most important items on the agenda today is the District Business Meeting. Yes, I know you are 

saying: What? The District Business Meeting is where you, as a Club President, VP of Education, or if you 

hold a vote as proxy for your club, will decide on who will lead District 18 for 2012-2013, plus conduct 

other district business. If you are not sure if you are eligible to vote, visit the credential’s desk, and ask 

them. I encourage you to attend the business meeting, even if you cannot vote. Watch, learn, and experience 

the business side of Toastmasters. 

Croix Sather writes in his book Dream Big Act Big “life changes in a moment.“ 

I hope you have many moments today to change your life. 

Thank you for being here today. I look forward to chatting with many of you, having a spot of tea with you, 

and sharing many life changing moments with you today 

Enjoy your Spring Conference, 

Lynne Rea-Adams DTM 

District 18 Governor 2011-2012 

Learn, Lead and Grow!

OPENING CEREMONY PROGRAM 

Ballroom 

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM 

Call to Order .......................................................................................... Mervin Bierman, ACB, CL 

Sergeant-at-Arms 

Parade of Banners .................................................................. Marin Gemmill-Toyama, ACB, ALB 

Invocation ........................................................................................................ Cathy Hiebler, DTM 

District 18 Treasurer 

Toastmaster of Ceremonies ......................................................................................... Brooke Grubb 

Toastmaster of the Day 

Greetings ...................................................................................................Lynne Rea-Adams, DTM 

District 18 Governor 

Introduction of Keynote Speaker ................................................................................ Airaka Dozier 

Keynote Speaker ............................................................................................. Croix Sather, CC, CL 

Announcements...........................................................................................................Brooke Grubb 

Toastmaster of the Day 

NEXT: Keynote Speech “Dream Big, Act Big” 

The Credentials Desk will be open in the lobby until 1:00 PM 

Club Presidents, Vice Presidents Education, or their proxies and voting members of the District Executive Committee 

(Area Governors, Division Governors, etc.) must check in at the Credentials Desk to sign for voting ballot. 

Your involvement and commitment are appreciated! 

Visit the Basket Raffle tables in the lobby!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

Main Ballroom 

Following Opening Ceremonies 

Croix Sather 

Croix is an internationally known author and inspirational speaker in the 

field of personal transformation and the psychology of success. Croix’s 

accomplishments set the standard for living a life by design. He is most 

well known for his 2011 RUN ACROSS AMERICA inspirational 

speaking tour and as the author of Dream Big, Act Big and Better Body, 

Better Life. 

Croix is a celebrity runner and speaker for Hope for the Warriors and as 

a panel expert for Sunwarrior superfood nutrition. He has authored three 

books, several audio and video programs, hosted a radio show, and has 

appeared in hundreds of television, radio, and newspaper articles. The 

media calls him the marathon man. 

Croix’s lectures, keynote seminars, and coaching teach core 

indispensable success strategies at a visceral level. He teaches to reach 

the subconscious level for profound and lasting effects. Whether it is a 

weekend training seminar or a corporate keynote, Croix inspires his 

audiences to find their greatest talent, to set audacious goals, and to 

“Cross the Finish Line” to achieve any outcome one desires. 

Every once in a while you meet someone who has found and embraced his calling – A person that is living 

his purpose in life. Croix is one of those special people. And he is sharing that gift with others through his 

presentations and coaching. 

Croix Sather will also be presenting an educational session 

in the Main Ballroom following District Council “Business” Meeting 

For more information on Croix's epic 2,600 mile run across America go to http://DreamBigActBig.com 

NEXT: Break & Leadership Exchange 



(Area Governors, Division Governors, etc.) must check in at the Credentials Desk to sign for voting ballot.

CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSION 

Leadership Opportunities Abound – Get Involved! 

Viki Kinsman, DTM 

International Director, Region 7 

Main Ballroom 

Following Keynote Speaker 

Viki Kinsman, DTM, of Oakton, Virginia, serves 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 handled all aspects of daily operations. She has more than 30 years’ 

experience in volunteer management, and has volunteered for the 

University of Virginia Club of Washington Alumni, Alexandria Red Cross, 

Prince William Red Cross, Fairfax County Airport Advisory Committee 

and Association of Volunteer Administrators. 

A dedicated Toastmaster since 1996, Kinsman is a member of three clubs: 

DTM Leaders Toastmasters, Free Spirits and the Pauline Shirley club. She 

has held a number of prominent leadership positions within the 

organization and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation — 

the highest level of achievement in Toastmasters. 

Kinsman is passionate about the benefits of the Toastmasters program. “Participating in speaking, listening 

and leadership roles through the Toastmasters program helps people gain confidence, improve skills and 

become the leaders they want to be,” she says. 

Today, she will help club officers motivate members and explain why club members should get more 

involved. 

NEXT: Coffee Break & Leadership Exchange 

Contestants Briefing in the Columbia Suite – Table Topics Contest 




CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSION 

21st Century Technology Tools for Toastmasters 

Brian Olds 

Social Network Chair 

Session Description 

Columbia Suite 

Following Keynote Speaker 

Brian Olds ACS, ALS has been a member of Toastmasters since 2006, 

joining as a charter member of MSU Toastmasters Club in Baltimore where 

today he serves as President. Since that time he has held a number of both 

club and district leadership roles including Assistant Area Governor, 

Division B Governor and District Public Relations Officer. This year he 

continues to support District Public Relations efforts as the District 18 

Social Media Chair. Brian has a personal passion for spreading the benefits 

of Toastmasters especially with young professionals as young as 18. 

“Toastmasters has equipped me with the communication and leadership 

skills that will serve me for the rest of my life”, he says. “I am committed to 

ensuring that people gain exposure to the benefits of this great organization 

as early in life as possible.” 

Brian believes that embracing and effectively using technology is a necessity for the future growth of 

Toastmasters. Our future members expect us to use it to get connected and our new members expect us to 

use it to stay connected. In this session Brian will share resources, tips and best practices to launch your 

club into the 21 st Century and beyond. 

Why using ‘Technology’ to build your club is no longer an option 

Technology Do’s and Don’ts 

Overview, Tips and Best Practices for the following tools: 

Tools Discussed: 

Facebook 

Twitter 

Target Audience 

Meetup.com 

Texting 

Email 

More… 

All Toastmasters members, especially current and future Presidents, VP Membership and VP Public Relations 

NEXT: Coffee Break & Leadership Exchange 

Contestants Briefing in the Columbia Suite – Table Topics Contest 




TABLE TOPICS CONTEST PROGRAM 

Main Ballroom 

Following Break & Leadership Exchange 

Call to Order ............................................................... Marin Gemmill-Toyama, ACB, ALB 


Contest Chair ..................................................................................... Kara Shipley, CC, CL 

Table Topics Speech Contest Master ................................. Shrikant Lohgaonkar, ACB, CL 

Chief Judge ................................................................................... Deb Gilchrist, ACB, ALS 

District 18 Chief Judge 

Speaking 

Order 

Jim Book 

Jim Charest 

Gail Marsh 

Dolores Orlando 

Sam Slabaugh 

Monte Twilley 

Thank you, Timers/Judges/Ballot Counters 

Contestants 

Listed Alphabetically 

NEXT: Stretching Break 

How 

Placed

SAMPLE TABLE TOPICS CONTEST JUDGING 

FORM

LUNCHEON AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY 

Main Ballroom 

Following Table Topics Contest 



Invocation ............................................................................................ Cathy Hiebler, DTM 

District 18 Treasurer 

Toastmaster ..................................................................................................... Brooke Grubb 

Announcement of Newest Toastmaster ................................. John Comberiate, ACB, ALB 

and Newest Competent Communicator ............... District 18 Lt Gov Education & Training 

Presentation of DTM Medallions .................................................. Lynne Rea-Adams, DTM 


Distinguished Toastmasters are asked to join the receiving line 

to welcome our newest DTM’s to District 18. 

* * * * * * LUNCHEON BREAK * * * * * * 

Place your meal ticket on your plate. 

Announcements .............................................................................................. Brooke Grubb 

NEXT: Break & Leadership Exchange 

International Speech Practice Opportunity in Columbia Ballroom 1PM - 2PM

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING 

Main Ballroom – Business Meeting 

Following Luncheon 

The District Council conducts business twice a year at the Fall and Spring District Conferences. In the 

Spring, new District Leaders are elected. The District Council is comprised of the Club Presidents and 

Vice Presidents Education, Area and Division Governors, District Secretary, Treasurer, and Public 

Relations Officer, Lt Governors of Marketing and Education and Training, District Governor, and 

immediate Past District Governor. 

SAMPLE AGENDA* 

Call to Order and Pledge Sergeant at Arms 

Reading of District Mission As Designated 

Welcome Remarks District Governor 

Roll Call and Certification of quorum Credentials Chair 

Adoption of the Agenda District Governor 

Adoption of the Minutes District Secretary 

Adoption of District Realignment Lt Governor Education and Training 

Nominating Committee Report Nominating Committee Chair 

Election of 2012-2013 District Officers District Governor 

During contested elections, the following reports will be given. 

Treasurer Report District Treasurer 

Public Relations Officer Report Public Relations Officer 

Division Governors Reports Division A Governor 

Division B Governor 

Division C Governor 

Division D Governor 

Division E Governor 

Division F Governor 

Lt Gov Marketing Report Lt Governor Marketing 

Lt Gov Education and Training Report Lt Governor Education and Training 

District Governor Report District Governor 

Unfinished Business District Governor 

New Business District Governor 

Announcements District Governor 

Next Meeting District Governor 

Close 

*An official agenda will be adopted at the beginning of the District Council Meeting

Brian Olds 

Social Network Chair 

VACANT 

Webmaster 

Jaracus Copes 

Speakers BureauChair 

Judith Ann Delosso 

Youth Leadership 

Ann Larrow 

Club Coach Chair 

Krislyn Hayes 

Be Advanced Chair 

Bob Privon 

Division A Governor 

Nola Blye 

Area 11 Governor 

David Harrell 


Jane Hoy 


Catherine Young 

Assist Area 13 

Maurice Gray 


DISTRICT 18 LEADERSHIP 

Non-voting 

Team Members 

Sandy Wilson 

Division B Governor 

Harriet Armstrong 


Barb Makowiecki 


Jonathon Horrvich 


Michelle Wolfe 


District 18 Toastmasters 

2011–2012 Executive Committee 

Alice Anderson 

Parliamentarian 

Doug Renwick 

District Sgt@Arms 

Deb Gilchrist 

Chief Judge 

Astriña Calame 

TLI Dean 

Juernene Speights 

Inspirationist 

Mervin Bierman 

Division C Governor 

Anita Miller 


Zaundria Coward 


Diana Larmore 


Taylor Smith 


Lynne Rea-Adams 

District Governor 

John Comberiate 

Lt. Governor Education 

& Training 

Susan Crowson 

Public Relations Officer 

Karen Hess 

District Secretary 

Michele Kay Migas 

Division D Governor 

Gary Sarver 


Ken Candell 


Kevin Migas 


Sandy Baker 


Lindsey Sherman 


Frank Briggs 

Lt. Governor Marketing 

Cathy Hiebler 

Treasurer 

Clyde Middleton 

Division E Governor 

Mike Dunn 


Staci Ridgely 


David Bott 


Claudio Toyama 


Alex Arshavskiy 


Last Updated: 2/12/2012 

J. Bobbe Frasier 

Immediate Past 

District Governor 

Chartruse Robinson 

Division F Governor 

Eugene Cottman 


James Robert Brasic 


Donna B Fitzgerald 


Tanya McMillan 


In addition to the voting members of the District Executive Committee shown above, the District Council 

includes the Club President and Vice President of Education or a proxy from their club. 

All members and guests are welcome to attend the District Council Business Meeting but only members of 

the District Council or their proxy may vote or engage in business during the meeting. The meeting is 

presided over by the District Governor who is assisted by the District Parliamentarian. 

District Council members must display their credentials during the meeting. 

The credentials desk will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the District Council Business meeting. 

NEXT: Snack Break & Leadership Exchange

TOASTMASTERS MAP OF SERVICE TO 

MEMBERS

EDUCATIONAL SESSION 

Mastering the Stage—Wow Your Audience Every Time—with Croix Sather 

Main Ballroom Following District Council “Business” Meeting 

Learn the secrets from the marathon man who gave 100 keynote 

speeches in a row as he ran across America. Croix spoke to over 10,000 

people in 100 days alone. He has been on the prestigious stage of 

TED.com and the US military. You will learn the strategies that will 

keep the audience riveted and hear about the embarrassing follies that 

happened during the inspirational tour. 

NEXT: International Speech Contest in Main Ballroom

INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST PROGRAM 

Main Ballroom 

Following Croix Sather’s Educational Session 



Contest Chair ..................................................................................... Kara Shipley, CC, CL 

International Speech Contest Master ............................................. Juernene Speights, DTM 

Chief Judge ................................................................................... Deb Gilchrist, ACB, ALS 

District 18 Chief Judge 

Speaking 

Order 

Harvey Bailey 

Marilyn Hanchett 

Juan Pabellon III 

Mairim Ramo Lebron 

Liza Richards 

Tony Whitten 

Thank you, Timers/Judges/Ballot Counters 

Contestants 

Listed Alphabetically 

How 

Placed 

NEXT: Basket Raffle, Contest Results, and Closing Remarks 

Followed by Dinner, Dancing, and Officer Installation.

SAMPLE INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST JUDGING FORM

CONTEST RESULTS & CLOSING REMARKS 

Main Ballroom 

Following International Speech Contest Break 



Toastmaster of the Day ................................................................................... Brooke Grubb 

Basket Raffle Winners .......................................................... Grace McGonnigal, CC, ALB 

Basket Raffle Chair 

Table Topics Speech Contest Winners .............................. Shrikant Lohgaonkar, ACB, CL 

International Speech Contest Winners ........................................... Juernene Speights, DTM 

Announcements ...................................................................... John Comberiate, ACB, ALB 

District 18 Lt Gov Education and Training 

Closing Remarks ........................................................................... Lynne Rea-Adams, DTM 


* * * * * * ADJOURN * * * * * *

DISTRICT 18 HALL OF FAME 

Hall of Fame reports are published in the Fall Conference program as the results are not complete until the 

end of the Toastmaster year – June 30, 2012. The following reports show year-to-date progress for the 

current Toastmaster year. 

Member Sponsors Triple Crown Awards 

Report is derived from the membership report that TI publishes (http://www.toastmasters.org/11_12_sponsors) approximately 

monthly (and often some weeks after the end of a month). It includes anyone who has sponsored three or more members in the 

year to date. Monthly tables include members who have sponsored less members in that month, but at least three in the full years. 

For the current Toastmasters year 

Member name 

# members 

sponsored 

Member name 

# members 

sponsored 

Allan Kaufman, DTM 8 Mark R Gilbert 4 

David H. Alexander, DTM 8 Trevor T. Kuchar, CC 4 

Benjamin Joseph Gugliotta, ACS, CL 7 Claudio E. Toyama, ACB, ALB 3 

Julia Bowers, ACB, ALB 7 Kathy Lehman, DTM 3 

Veronica Dorry, CTM, CL 7 Mark E. McDuffie, CC 3 

Kayshauna Thompson, CC, CL 6 Michael P. Dunn, ATMS, ALB 3 

Colleen M. McKay, ATM, CL 5 Noel David Flater, ACS, CL 3 

Louis R. Einstman, DTM 5 Zaundria D. Coward, DTM 3 

Members Earning Three or More Education Awards 

For the current Toastmasters year: 

Member Count Awards Member Count Awards 

Middleton, Clyde A. 4 DTM, ALS, ACG, LDREXC Fowble, Denise L. 3 LDREXC, ACG, ALB 

Strand, Douglas John 4 ACS, ACB, ACG, CL Gemmill-Toyama, Marin C. 3 CL, ACB, ALB 

Watkins, Richard E. 4 LDREXC, DTM, ACG, ALS Smalec, Andrew Jacob 3 LDREXC, ALS, DTM 

Candell, Kenneth W. 3 CC, CL, ACB Toyama, Claudio E. 3 CL, ALB, ACS 

Coward, Zaundria D. 3 DTM, LDREXC, ALS West, Mark L. 3 ALB, ACG, CL 

Dunn, Michael P. 3 ALB, CL, CC 

Eleven members earning three or more education awards found 

Local Recognition – Toastmaster(s) of the Year 

Has your Club President or Vice President of Education done an exceptional job this year? Would you like 

to acknowledge your Area or Division Governor for a job well done? Do you know a fellow District 18 

Toastmaster whose has made a significant contribution to the goals and mission of the district? 

This is your opportunity to nominate these individuals for local “_____ of the year” award recognition. 

Nominations for 2011-2012 Toastmaster of the Year, Division Governor of the Year, Area Governor of 

the Year, Club President of the Year, and Club VP Education of the Year will be accepted until July 15. 

Email your selections to District 18 Governor Lynne Rea-Adams, DTM (carollin12@hotmail.com) 

Deadline: July 15, 2012 

Visit http://www.toastmasters-d18.org/clubs/tm_year.php for additional information and nomination forms. 

Award recipients will be announced at the District 18 Hail & Farewell on Sunday, Aug 5, 2012

DISTRICT 18 EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 

Achieved November 1, 2011 – April 30, 2012 

Distinguished Toastmaster Awards 

Member Date Division Area Club Club Name Location 

Middleton, Clyde A. 4/14/2012 E 54 6512 Catonsville Toastmasters Baltimore 

Smalec, Andrew Jacob 1/31/2012 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Leadership Excellence Awards (LDREXC) 

Given for successful completion of the High Performance Leadership (HPL) Project 


Ellsworth, Vincent Michael 12/7/2011 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

Fowble, Denise L. 3/8/2012 C 35 8709 DHCD Straight Talkers Crownsville 


Savory, Omar A 11/2/2011 B 24 3898 Susquehanna APG 


Advanced Leader Silver Awards 




Advanced Leader Bronze Awards 


Caplan, Richard J. 2/3/2012 A 11 885532 AstraZeneca Toastmasters Delaware Wilmington 

Dunn, Michael P. 2/8/2012 E 52 3800 Freestate Randallstown 


Gearhart, Wanda 11/21/2011 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 

Gemmill-Toyama, Marin C. 3/13/2012 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

Hill, Robert Rolf 11/19/2011 C 32 1746 Meadeators Fort Meade 

Hofmann, Joseph A. 11/21/2011 D 41 1082 Frederick Toastmasters Frederick 

Mierzwicki, Dana Marie 2/6/2012 E 53 1345 Noontimers Baltimore 

Shipley, Kara R. 2/16/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

Stearn, Cheryl A. 11/28/2011 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Young, Catherine L. 4/16/2012 A 13 1003044 Southern Delaware Toastmasters Georgetown 

Competent Leader Awards 


Bailey, Nancyjane 3/29/2012 F 63 7513 Square Bears Toastmasters Linthicum 

Baker, Sandra M. 2/16/2012 D 44 7174 Carroll Creek Frederick 

Birnbaum, Jim P. 4/23/2012 D 43 700301 Gettysburg Addressers Toastmasters Gettysburg 

Blank, Louis 11/3/2011 E 54 8470 CMS Toastmasters Woodlawn 

Butler, Brittany Erin 2/27/2012 A 14 875702 Wilmington Trust Company Wilmington 

Candell, Kenneth W. 1/18/2012 D 42 9772 Winchester Toastmasters Winchester 

Carbaugh, Carrie 3/7/2012 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 

Ciecka, Rebecca S. 1/20/2012 E 52 1257852 T.Rowe Price Toastmasters Owings Mills 

Crum, Christine Michele 1/24/2012 E 52 1257852 T.Rowe Price Toastmasters Owings Mills


Davis, Timothy Robert 12/12/2011 A 12 982013 BAC to the Future Newark 

Dworske, Gerard 4/19/2012 A 13 750767 Debedeavon Toastmasters Wallops Island 

Eleff, Jeanette Lee 2/16/2012 D 44 7174 Carroll Creek Frederick 

Fischbein, Karen L 4/9/2012 B 23 925488 BD Sparks Toastmasters Sparks 

Goetz, Beverly Anne 2/27/2012 C 33 1507398 Hanover Offices Toastmasters Hanover 

Graefe, Jonathan M 4/8/2012 C 34 3787 ARINC Speakeasy Annapolis 

Hill, Robert Rolf 11/19/2011 C 32 1746 Meadeators Fort Meade 

Holcombe, Menna 1/13/2012 A 11 885541 AstraZeneca Toastmasters-Brandywine Wilmington 

Johnson, Lorna M. 2/10/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

Jones, Warren W. 3/2/2012 A 12 982013 BAC to the Future Newark 

Lager, Michael 1/25/2012 E 53 2884 SSA Baltimore 

Maji, Avijit 4/10/2012 C 33 1507398 Hanover Offices Toastmasters Hanover 

Manrique, Oscar 2/1/2012 C 34 3787 ARINC Speakeasy Annapolis 

Marshall, Kyshunda M. 4/19/2012 D 44 222 Bechtel Powermasters Frederick 

McMillian, Tanya K. 2/27/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

McPherson, Bruce W 2/7/2012 C 35 1686 Kritikos Odenton 

Miles, Kathryn A. 2/16/2012 A 13 1003044 Southern Delaware Toastmasters Georgetown 

Mitchell, Yvonne Butts 2/27/2012 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Mohamed, Mona A 11/21/2011 F 62 4728 Hopkins Toastmasters Baltimore 

Privon, Gladys Saenz 12/14/2011 A 12 5280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Elkton 

Privon, Robert J. 12/14/2011 A 12 5280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Elkton 

Rea-Adams, Lynne C. 11/6/2011 E 55 3755 Columbia Columbia 

Rodo, Michael S. 2/24/2012 E 53 1345 Noontimers Baltimore 

Salt, James D. 1/25/2012 A 12 1833 Greater Newark Area Newark 

Scheir, Craig R. 1/24/2012 A 13 1356047 ILC Toastmasters Frederica 

Slabaugh, Samuel F 1/3/2012 A 13 1003044 Southern Delaware Toastmasters Georgetown 

Smith, Florence 3/20/2012 A 13 750767 Debedeavon Toastmasters Wallops Island 

Stovall, Toni Michele 4/19/2012 E 53 1542803 Lord Baltimoreans Baltimore 

Thoppae, Venkataganesh 1/3/2012 D 41 1082 Frederick Toastmasters Frederick 

Toyama, Claudio E. 4/4/2012 E 55 5054 Hola Toastmasters Ellicott City 

Wechsler, Daniel B 4/19/2012 E 53 1542803 Lord Baltimoreans Baltimore 

Willey, Cliff Edward 1/24/2012 A 13 1356047 ILC Toastmasters Frederica 

Advanced Communicator Gold Awards 



Kirby, Brian 2/1/2012 B 24 916418 Box Hill Toastmasters Abingdon 


Advanced Communicator Silver Awards 


Barsky, Carl B. 1/4/2012 E 53 6805 Randallstown Network Toastmasters Pikesville 

Cottman, Eugene A. 3/16/2012 F 61 610899 Redwood Toastmasters Baltimore 

Kadarusman-Pollack, Judith 2/4/2012 E 54 665159 Advancing Toastmasters Baltimore 

Martin, Nathan E. 11/18/2011 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Palaparthi, Ravi Chandra V. 4/14/2012 A 12 5280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Elkton 

Strand, Douglas John 4/20/2012 B 23 6263 Fort Monmouth Toastmasters APG 

Toyama, Claudio E. 4/17/2012 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore

Advanced Communicator Bronze Awards 


Barshop, Howard 2/19/2012 F 63 8043 Baltimore Sun Toastmasters Baltimore 

Bowers, Julia 2/10/2012 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 


Franchetti, Michael John 11/22/2011 E 52 1166637 Sykos Sykesville 

Goodridge, Erica D. 1/7/2012 B 24 1914 Harco Bel Air 

Hoy, Jane 1/4/2012 A 13 957956 Delmarva Toastmasters Salisbury 

Hunt, Richard 4/2/2012 E 55 7412 Patuxent Columbia 

Livingston, Chris 2/11/2012 D 42 9772 Winchester Toastmasters Winchester 

Lohgaonkar, Supriya S 3/15/2012 E 55 3755 Columbia Columbia 

Lynah, Fran E. 2/14/2012 E 53 1593245 WOC Toastmasters Woodlawn 

McLane, Tracy J. 4/30/2012 D 44 222 Bechtel Powermasters Frederick 

Mitchell, Yvonne Butts 11/20/2011 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Robinson, Mertro H. 4/24/2012 A 12 1833 Greater Newark Area Newark 

Sladden-Thompson, Lisa 2/24/2012 E 53 1593245 WOC Toastmasters Woodlawn 

Strand, Douglas John 11/3/2011 B 23 6263 Fort Monmouth Toastmasters APG 

Williams, Valerie S. 1/5/2012 C 32 3784 Global Transformers Fort Meade 

Young, Catherine L. 3/19/2012 A 13 1003044 Southern Delaware Toastmasters Georgetown 

Competent Communicator Awards 


Abankwah, Rosalind M. 1/26/2012 E 54 8470 CMS Toastmasters Woodlawn 

Anderson, Daniel C. 11/30/2011 E 52 1166637 Sykos Sykesville 

Bailey, Harvey L 11/23/2011 B 22 300 Parkville Toastmasters Parkville 

Bayliss, Douglas 1/27/2012 D 43 700301 Gettysburg Addressers Toastmasters Gettysburg 

Blomme, Dennis C 1/10/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

Bonn, Douglas J. 3/7/2012 B 24 3898 Susquehanna APG 

Briddell, Twyla A. 11/9/2011 A 12 875795 DuPont Stine-Haskell Toastmasters Newark 

Burton, Jamie 2/7/2012 D 43 1188909 Frederick Stagecoachers Frederick 

Burton, Mark 3/6/2012 F 63 7513 Square Bears Toastmasters Linthicum 

Campbell, Keith E. 4/20/2012 A 13 957956 Delmarva Toastmasters Salisbury 


Carbaugh, Carrie 1/17/2012 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 

Clarke, Michelle 3/6/2012 F 63 7513 Square Bears Toastmasters Linthicum 

Crum, Christine Michele 1/31/2012 E 52 1257852 T.Rowe Price Toastmasters Owings Mills 

Dejonghe, Chris 2/10/2012 E 55 7412 Patuxent Columbia 

Dunn, Michael P. 4/27/2012 E 52 3800 Freestate Randallstown 

Everett, Kenneth E. 1/13/2012 A 11 2240 DESEAA Toastmasters Wilmington 

Fine, Stephen G. 12/5/2011 B 24 2562 Gunpowder Edgewood 

Fleagle, Mike 1/30/2012 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 

Forster, Clifford Brandon 3/1/2012 C 32 8986 BAC Talk Jessup 

Ganapathi, Manjula 4/13/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

Hanchett, Marilyn S. 3/19/2012 E 52 2851 Carroll County Westminster 

Harris, Preeti 4/27/2012 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

Hensler, George W. 11/10/2011 B 24 8050 Bel Air Bel Air 

Hill, Theresa 4/20/2012 E 53 2884 SSA Baltimore 

Hixson, Catherine V. 4/29/2012 D 44 1366771 SAIC Frederick Frederick 

Holcombe, Menna 1/13/2012 A 11 885541 AstraZeneca Toastmasters-Brandywine Wilmington 

Hopson, Ann E 2/8/2012 E 55 5054 Hola Toastmasters Ellicott City


Hott, John G 2/22/2012 D 42 9772 Winchester Toastmasters Winchester 

Howard, Iva 11/28/2011 C 34 988158 Asbury Town Neck Area Toastmasters Severna Park 

Jirdeh, Hussein 2/22/2012 E 55 7412 Patuxent Columbia 

Jones, Bobby 1/16/2012 A 13 1356047 ILC Toastmasters Frederica 

Kestler, Erich Jonas 1/18/2012 E 55 3755 Columbia Columbia 

Koury, Tiffany 4/20/2012 B 23 925488 BD Sparks Toastmasters Sparks 

Krasnopoler, Aron 4/19/2012 E 55 3624 APL Laurel 

Kwon, Hye Yeong 11/14/2011 C 32 3689 Northrop Grumman Motivators Elkridge 

Li, Wenzhe 2/10/2012 A 12 2129155 Siemens Glasgow Toastmasters Newark 

Livingston, Charlene 2/17/2012 D 42 9772 Winchester Toastmasters Winchester 

Long, Walter Herbert 2/7/2012 C 35 1686 Kritikos Odenton 

Lucas, Laura Lee 1/13/2012 D 43 1188909 Frederick Stagecoachers Frederick 

MacNeil, Susan 11/15/2011 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

Maddox, John 1/17/2012 D 42 1182853 First Data Toastmasters Hagerstown 

Maji, Avijit 2/27/2012 C 33 1507398 Hanover Offices Toastmasters Hanover 

Marshall, Kyshunda M. 3/6/2012 D 44 222 Bechtel Powermasters Frederick 

Mei-Ying Chen, Mary 11/10/2011 A 11 2297 Caesar Rodney Toastmasters Wilmington 

Myers, Steve M. 12/12/2011 D 43 1981 Chambersburg Area Toastmasters Chambersburg 

Olds, Brian J. 1/22/2012 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

O'Sullivan, Brian M 3/2/2012 A 11 885532 AstraZeneca Toastmasters Delaware Wilmington 

Owens, Karen 1/22/2012 F 62 5902 MD Advanced Speakers Baltimore 

Penn, Laureen R. 1/4/2012 E 53 2884 SSA Baltimore 

Privon, Gladys Saenz 2/8/2012 A 12 5280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Elkton 

Pullen, Jeffrey W. 2/7/2012 E 52 1257852 T.Rowe Price Toastmasters Owings Mills 

Rabe, Bernie Villaruel 4/25/2012 E 55 3755 Columbia Columbia 

Rea-Adams, Lynne C. 11/6/2011 E 55 3755 Columbia Columbia 

Repoley, Jessica Anne 2/7/2012 B 23 1736 Valley Toastmasters Cockeysville 

Russ, Margaret Lorraine 4/14/2012 A 12 5280 Greater Elkton Area Toastmasters Elkton 

Sandberg, Jane-Marie 3/13/2012 E 53 6805 Randallstown Network Toastmasters Pikesville 

Secatore, Paula D. 3/14/2012 D 43 1188909 Frederick Stagecoachers Frederick 

Slabaugh, Samuel F 1/31/2012 A 13 1003044 Southern Delaware Toastmasters Georgetown 

Smith, Randall D 2/9/2012 C 34 3910 Hydro-Sonics Toastmasters Annapolis 

Soman, Gopalan 2/11/2012 D 44 1366771 SAIC Frederick Frederick 

Sozio, John C. 11/12/2011 E 52 1166637 Sykos Sykesville 

Strempek, Robin S 3/8/2012 E 53 2884 SSA Baltimore 

Suddleson, Heath 4/30/2012 D 44 222 Bechtel Powermasters Frederick 

Trieu, Roy A. 4/18/2012 B 23 6263 Fort Monmouth Toastmasters APG 

Tufts, Rosanna E. 1/12/2012 E 54 6512 Catonsville Toastmasters Baltimore 

Wu, Bin 3/7/2012 F 62 4728 Hopkins Toastmasters Baltimore

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS 

Your District 18 Leadership 2011-2012 

The District 18 

Leadership Team wishes 

everyone a fantastic 

experience at the 2012 

Spring Conference! 

Pictured: Back Row; left to right – Cathy Heibler, District Treasurer, Susan Crowson, PRO, John Comberiate, LGET, Frank Briggs, 

LGM, J. Bobbe Frasier, IMDG, Front Row; left to right - Karen Hess, District Secretary, Lynne Rea-Adams, District Governor 

My thanks to everyone involved in the Spring Conference, 2012! 

How time has flown by again. It just seems like yesterday when we were planning and talking about this 

day. There has been many behind-the-scenes meetings, phone calls, email, texting, and lots of other ways to 

communicate on the planning for this day. There have been many people who stepped up to take part in the 

Conference Committee, led by Tanya McMillian. Let me say a few words about Tanya. She is one, 

awesome, Conference Chair. She has led this committee with grace and integrity. She has kept everyone on 

track with planning to the finest detail. She and her team have devoted many hours of their time to make sure 

each of us attending today have a day to remember. 

A day where as our Keynote speaker, Croix Sather would say, we can Dream Big, Act Big. Tanya and her 

team did just this. Please, when you see her, and her fellow committee members, thank them. 

I would like thank each and every one of the conference committee members for their hard work and 

dedication to this conference. Your hard work will show today. As the conference is unveiled, you will 

watch your plans come into action. Each and every one of you should be proud of the day and of the 

teamwork. You all are the true meaning of Toastmasters, “Where leaders are made.” 

Lynne Rea-Adams DTM 

District Governor 2011-2012 

WE are THANKFUL for YOU!

District 18 thanks the following sponsors for donated meeting 

space for District Executive Committee Meetings. 

http://www.franklinsquare.org/ 

www.investorsunited.com 

2012 International Convention 

http://www.toastmasters.org/members/convention.aspx 

When and Where 

Register now for this year’s International Convention in 

Orlando, Florida, August 15 – 18, at the Hilton Orlando 

Bonnet Creek Resort. 

Event Highlights 

The International Convention features a keynote 

presentation, skill-building seminars and speech contest 

semifinals which culminate in the World Championship of 

Public Speaking. Other highlights include the International 

Board of Directors elections, gala dinner affairs and a host 

of networking opportunities. 

Discounted Rate 

Register by July 20 to receive the full convention package 

at the discounted rate of $595 (U.S.).

District 18 Advanced Clubs 

Check name badge for members of these clubs. 

Introduce yourself and learn more about advanced clubs. 

Club No. Charter Date Club Name 

5902 06/01/1985 MD Advanced Speakers Club 

7810 06/01/1990 Phase II Toastmasters Club 

665159 04/21/2004 Advancing Toastmasters Club 

788413 05/05/2005 A-Spiring Toastmasters Club 

Advanced clubs typically have membership eligibility requirements 

Visit: www.toastmasters-d18.org/clubs/advanced_info.php for more!

Sunday Brunch 

Awards Ceremony for 2011-2012 Leaders 

Meet the incoming 2012-2013 Leadership Team 

Cost $20.00 per person 

Hail And Farewell 

Sunday August 5 th 2012 

11am start 

Doors open at 10.30 am 

Club Meade 

6600 Mapes Rd., 

Ft. Meade 20755

Educational Incentives! 

New Competent 

Communicators 

Get MUGGED! 

Each new Competent Communicator (CC) 

will receive a Toastmasters mug as a gift of 

encouragement from our District Leaders! 

New Competent 

Leaders 

Enjoy filling roles and giving speeches 

Pen and Pencil Set 

Each new Competent Leader (CL) will receive 

a Toastmasters Pen and Pencil set from our 

District Leaders! 

New CC’s and CL’s must be earned by June 

30 th 2012. 

District 18 Speaker’s Bureau 

The Speakers Bureau represents an extraordinary opportunity: 

� Provides additional communication opportunities for our members outside of the 

club environment 

� Provides leadership opportunities for the members of the Speaker Bureau Committee 

(Possibly a good High Performance Leadership (HPL) Project) 

� Provides a service to the community by offering quality, informative and dynamic speakers 

� Provides a possible membership and new club building opportunities by reaching potential members that 

otherwise would not have heard about Toastmasters 

� Increases the overall strength and awareness of the Toastmasters Brand in our District 

The District 18 Speaker’s Bureau Committee is looking for suggestions and volunteers. 

Please respond directly to Jaracus Copes at jcopes98@gmail.com to get involved.

Club Officer Training

SPRING CONFERENCE SPONSORS 

THANK YOU! 

Transforming the Way the World Acquires Talent 

http://www.allegisgroupservices.com/ 

Call today | 1.877.247.4426 

OUR NEW LOCATION!!!!!!!!! 

MD Advanced Speaker Club 

#5902 

Website: http://5902.toastmastersclubs.org/ 

Email: saresapleasant@gmail.com 

Village of Cross Keys 

2 Hamill Road, Suite 155 West • Baltimore, MD 21210 

Mobile: 443-865-0672

Fall Conference

District 18 Help Wanted 

Join a tremendous team of volunteer leaders in an environment rich with opportunity for personal and 

professional growth. Use your talents, experience, and enthusiasm to help your fellow Toastmasters! 

Position Description 

Club Sponsors Up to two per club to guide new club starts to the point of charter (the Kick-off Meeting). New 

club sponsors work closely with the District Governor to help new club interests set high 

expectations for potential clubs and to qualify for a Kick-off Meeting. 

*meets an Advanced Leader Silver objective 

Club Mentors Up to two per club to serve six months to one year from club’s charter date. To provide 

guidance in helping new clubs find their own personality while holding high quality meetings 

which meet the mission of a Toastmasters club. 


Club Coaches Up to two per club. Candidates will be matched with clubs to ensure that (a) the club 

understands the role of a coach; (b) the coach understands the role of a coach and (c) both club 

and coach agree to work with each other. 


TLI Assistants Facilitate discussions or present electives in the TLI Officers Training. 

District PR Team Seeking creative, energetic “promoters” who sincerely care about our District members 

gaining the most from their TM experience this year! Work with PRO to further develop and 

produce promotional plan for the District, including (but not limited to): monthly eNewsletter, 

hard copy newsletter and postcard mailers, and other marketing efforts. 

Fall Conference 

2012 

Please contact Susan Crowson, District 18 PRO at d18pro@gmail.com 

*may be used or High Performance Leadership project. 

*may give you ideas to achieve a Competent Leader objective 

Seeking Toastmasters who want to help with planning, promoting, facilities, contests, 

programs, registration, behind the scenes and on stage. 

Hosted by Division A 

Fill the Need If you see a need, offer ways that you can help fill it. 

Especially needed are Toastmasters willing to coordinate tasks. 

Interested? Contact leadership@toastmasters-d18.org 

Visit http://www.toastmasters-d18.org/helpwanted/index.php for more information!!

SPRING 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

Greetings from Conference Chair 

Welcome to Columbia, Maryland, and 

the 2012 District 18 Spring Conference. Thank you so much for joining 

us today. We are “Empowering Leaders” all day long! 

It is my hope that the conference is a rewarding experience for you. 

These events enable us to learn, grow, and network together. 

I want to give a special thanks to our speakers, Croix Sather, Viki 

Kinsman, and Brian Olds, for their time and expertise. Each speaker 

graciously accepted my invite to be here today to empower members 

and guests to be the best, do the best, and give the best. 

I also wish to thank the entire Spring Conference Committee. I am not 

able to mention everyone by name that has helped in support of this effort, but you know who you are. Let 

me simply say Thank You! There were many conference calls and committee meetings that allowed us to 

plan a quality conference for members and guests. Everyone went above and beyond the call of duty to 

ensure the success of this event. I am ever so grateful for the committee and I hope that it shows. � 

I absolutely love the Toastmasters International® organization. I am honored to serve as the Conference 

Chair. Thank you so much for attending the 2012 District 18 Spring Conference. I hope to see you again at 

the 2012 Fall Conference in Delaware. 

Tanya McMillian, CC, CL 

Conference Committee Members 

Committee Committee Members 

Conference Chair Tanya McMillian 

Contest Committee Deb Gilchrist, Kara Shipley, Juernene Speights, Shrikant Lohgaonkar 

Registration Committee Adjoa Poku, Veronica Brown, Karen Hess, Lana Rae Tapia 

Basket Raffle Grace McGonnigal, Marsha Hodge 

Education Committee Tanya McMillian, Airaka Dozier, Alexis Young 

Facilities Committee David Bott 

Publicity Promotion and Website Brian Olds 

Credentials Committee Oscar Zalamia 

Sergeant-At-Arms Marin Gemmill-Toyama, Mervin Bierman 

Program David Bott, Genene Strickland, Debbie Ferguson 

Toastmaster of the Day Brooke Grubb 

Conference Advisor Lynne Rea-Adams, Karen Hess, Frank Briggs, Vincent “Taz” Ellsworth 

Special Thanks 

District Leadership � Contestants � Judges �Timers �Ballots Counters � DoubleTree by Hilton

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