Spring Conference 2016 - program v9

District 13 Toastmasters 2016 Spring Conference
Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport, Coraopolis, PA
www.d13tm.com
SPRING CONFERENCE
DISTRICT 13
April 22 - 24, 2016
Toastmasters: Mardi Gras
Spring Conference 2016 - program v2.indd 1 4/19/16 10:52 PM

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District 13 | 2016 Spring Conference2
Kelly was the only female finalist in the Toastmasters
2014 World Champion of Public Speaking
competition, and also the only American, male or
female, to place in the coveted top three! If this had
been the Olympics, she would have been the only
female medalist.
Kelly is a veteran of the United States Army where
she became certified as an Administration Specialist.
She has 30 years’experience in Administration and
currently works full time as a Certified Compliance
and Ethics professional for an oil and engineering
company. She is also a part-time Communications
Coach; she helps others transform their speaking
and presentation skills.
Kelly is frequently invited to speak on Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowering Women,
and Setting Goals. She is inspired by her God-given talent of communicating and connecting
with people. Kelly consistently delivers with impact leaving her spectators uplifted, intellectually
stimulated, and emotionally triggered. Her audience often describes her as“motivating and
entertaining.”
In her spare time she speaks for non-profit organizations as a Motivational Speaker at emergency
shelters, transitional housing, and half-way houses across the city of Houston.
District 13 Toastmasters
Welcomes 2nd Runner-Up
World Champion Public
Speaking, Kelly Sargeant!
Welcome Kelly Sargeant!

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Where Leaders Are Made 3
Agenda.................................................................................................................................................................................................. p. 3
District Director, PQD, CGD, and Chair Greetings............................................................................................................ pp. 4-6
District Executive Committee....................................................................................................................................................... p. 7
Keynote Speaker................................................................................................................................................................................ p. 8
Evaluation Contest................................................................................................................................................................... pp. 9-11
Morning Workshops............................................................................................................................................................. pp. 12-14
Conference Sponsors..................................................................................................................................................................... p. 15
Recognition Luncheon........................................................................................................................................................ pp. 16-21
Afternoon Workshops.......................................................................................................................................................... pp. 22-24
International Speech Contest.............................................................................................................................................. p. 25-27
Embassy Suites Floor Map............................................................................................................................................................p. 28
Ray Carter, Communication Achievement Award................................................................................................................p. 29
Table of Contents and Agenda
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Registration
Friday Night Fun Night
First Timers' Reception
Hallway outside Ballroom
Ballroom
River Terrace Room
Registration
Credential Check-in
Breakfast Buffet
Lineup of Banners/Lineup of District Officers
Opening Ceremonies
Kelly Sargeant
Break and move
Evaluation Contest
Break
Morning Workshops
Break and move
Hall of Fame Luncheon
Break and move
Afternoon Workshops
Break and move
International Speech Contest
Break and Credentials
District Council Meeting
Break (Cocktails Open at 6:30 pm)
International Banquet
7:00 am - 8:00 am
7:00 am - 8:00 am
7:45 am - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am - 9:15 am
9:15 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am - 10:45 am
10:45 am - 10:55 am
10:55 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am - 11:55 am
11:55 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:25 pm
2:25 pm - 4:10 pm
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm - 5:35 pm
5:35 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Hallway outside Salon A & B
Salon A & B
Salon A & B
Salon A & B
Salon C
River Terrace, Salon C, Garfield
Salon A & B
River Terrace, Salon C, Garfield
Salon C
Salon C
Salon A & B
Saturday
Friday
Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Breakfast
Kelly Sargeant
Buffet area outside River Terrace
River Terrace room

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Josué Batista, DTM
District 13 Director
District Director Welcome
Fellow Toastmasters and Friends,
Welcome to our 2016 Spring Conference and Bon Mardi Gras! If you
are reading this message, most likely you are already here, at the Em-
bassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport, feeling the electrifying
excitement surrounding the most colorful conference ever! A very
passionate group of volunteers led by our Program Quality Director,
Dr. Hollis R. Batista, and our wonderful Conference Chair Claudette
Biers, has been working together on this conference with so much
enthusiasm, energy, and creativity to ensure you are engaged in
learning, enjoying, and meeting other passionate Toastmasters along
the way.
Growing up in southern Venezuela, in my hometown of Ciudad
Bolívar, there was such a fascinating mixture of people, cultures,
languages, food, and music. Caribbean Calypso music played every-
where during the Mardi Gras celebrations, called Carnival there. If you
were to walk along the Paseo Orinoco, a boulevard along the Orinoco
River during Carnival, you would have experienced a sensory over-
load of color, rhythm, drums, and steel band sounds. Catchy songs in
Patois, Spanish, and English, would have invited you to join everyone
in dancing, singing, and celebrating each other. Our district conference is filled with all that colorful excitement! As Dr.
Ralph Smedley said, "... we learn best in moments of enjoyment."
You made the choice to attend this conference and I thank you for trusting our team to make your time and presence
here the very best opportunity to enhance your leadership and communication skills. Our VIP Guest Speaker, Kelly
Sargeant, will deliver powerful and motivational speeches. Our workshop presenters are prepared and ready to deliver
relevant and valuable information for you to use and apply right away. Should I mention we also have speech contests
to enhance the excitement and enjoyment of all of us? All the very best to all contestants; you are examples of what our
theme is about: The WOW Factor - Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters.
If there is one thing I would like for you to take away from this conference it is that Toastmasters International is here to
benefit you, that is right, YOU! Whether you are one of the volunteers putting time and effort supporting this event, or
leading your club, or serving in a district leader capacity, each one of these roles exists to enhance YOUR ability to be a
better leader and communicator. No other institution that I know cares that much about YOUR journey, YOUR why, YOUR
goals. I encourage you to be an ACTIVE participant if you want to accelerate and enhance your progress as a Toastmaster.
I have a challenge for you. On the next speaking slot available at your club, deliver at least one speech about what you
saw, heard, felt, and did during this conference. Make the very best of this conference, be present, be engaged, reach out
to others, and enhance your network by meeting other Toastmasters.
Salut!
Josué R. Batista, DTM
District Director District 13
P.S. If we have not met in person before or if you are a first time attendee, find me, reach out, and say Bon Mardi Gras! In
return, I will have a small keepsake token for you. Until then, au revoir!

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Program Quality Director Welcome
Hollis Batista, DTM
Program Quality Director
Welcome fellow Toastmasters and guests to District 13’s 2016
Mardi Gras Spring Conference! My name is Dr. Hollis R. Batista,
and my team and I have planned great activities for our 2016
Spring Conference that will make this one of your most mem-
orable conferences!
The Conference starts with Friday Fun Night bringing edu-
cational games and fun-filled creative activities and our First
Timers’Reception for great networking opportunities with
new members who are excited to attend their first conference.
Welcome them warmly!
Saturday begins with a delicious breakfast and our spectacu-
lar parade of banners. The day continues on as we listen to
our inspirational Keynote Speaker, Kelly Sargeant, relate her
energized messages, experience six great workshops, exciting
contests, plenty of delicious food, and much more! You don’t
want to miss this Mardi Gras Educational Conference!
The team putting together this conference has been led by our Mardi Gras aficionado, Claudette Biers!
Claudette’s team mission decided to bring to our membership and guest the concept of“Beads Lead to the
Best Leadership!”Claudette’s team did this by:
Motivating her team members to keep growing and stretching in their personal Toastmasters journeys.
Adapting fantastic educational learning experiences for everyone by sharing energy, education, and a posi-
tive attitude.
Remarkable activities, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Dedication to jazzing up your learning experience.
Incredible ideas to bring the best food, fun, awards, and beads.
Gratitude in celebrating the team spirit.
Recognizing and treasuring the priceless experience of putting together a conference.
Appreciating every District 13 member and guests for registering for our Spring Conference.
Success in making this 2016 Spring Conference You-nique!
Thank you again to Claudette and her team; you’ve done an amazing job!
A special thank you again to Kelly Sargeant, our keynote speaker for visiting our district and sharing her
inspirational messages!
Your Servant Toastmaster Leader!
Dr. Hollis R. Batista, DTM
District 13 Program Quality Director 2015-2016

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Club Growth Director Welcome
Francine Milligan, DTM
Club Growth Director
Spring Conference Chair Welcome
Claudette Biers, CC, CL
Spring Conference Chair
Greetings Fellow Toastmasters!
My name is Claudette Biers and I am so excited to be the 2016 Spring Conference
Chair with the theme of Mardi Gras. It has been exciting to work with so many
amazing people and I have learned so much from this experience.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the conference for all of the fun and
learning that has been planned.
More About Claudette Biers, CC, CL
She has been working for Aetna in some capacity for over twenty years. Currently
she is a senior trainer. As one of the founding members of the Aetna Speaking on
the Moon Club, which was started on April 1, 2014, she served as the VP of Mem-
bership and has just taken on the role of President for her club. Claudette enjoys
reading, crocheting, gambling and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Welcome Fellow Toastmasters to our Spring Conference at the Embassy Suites hotel!
We have a wonderful conference planned for you, starting with a Friday Night Fun
Night that I know you will not want to miss! I would like to also extend a special wel-
come to all our First Time Conference Attendees; I look forward to meeting with you
Friday evening!
Our Saturday program features our amazing keynote speaker, Kelly Sargeant, along
with workshops from some of the best Toastmasters in our District that focus on help-
ing you, the member, grow and succeed throughout your Toastmasters, personal, and
professional journeys.
How could we forget the District contests for both the Evaluation and International
Speech competitions! I know I cannot wait to see who will be representing our District
at the Toastmasters International Convention this August in Washington, D.C. as they
compete with the best Toastmasters in the world!
We end our evening with our Dinner Banquet Gala where we welcome once again Kelly Sargeant and congratulate the
latest group of Toastmasters who earned their Distinguished Toastmasters Award!
Please take advantage of all the wonderful networking opportunities the conference has to offer. Again, welcome to
the Spring Conference and I look forward to speaking with you this weekend!
All the best,
Club Growth Director – District 13 Toastmasters 2015-2016

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District 13 Governor
Josué Batista, DTM
Program Quality Director
Hollis Batista, DTM
Club Growth Director
Immediate Past District Governor
Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG
Public Relations Manager
Carolyn Krachkowski, DTM
Administrative Manager
Rachel Kenyon, CC, CL
Finance Manager
Mary Cornwall, DTM
Logistics Manager
Kevin Margo, CC, CL
Division A Director
Joe Arnold, DTM
Division B Director
Kathleen Kuznicki, ACS, ALB
Division C Director
James Gurksnis, ACS, ALB
Division D Director
Scott Herring, ACS, ALB
District Executive Committee 2015-2016
Division A
Area 1 Director
Ben Reynolds, CC
Area 2 Director
Justin Conley, ACB, ALB
Area 3 Director
Tracy Eichenlaub, ACG,
ALB
Area 4 Director
Beverly Wise, ACG, ALB
Area 5 Director
Mike Pechalk, ACS, CL
Division C
Area 21 Director
Rick Zollner, ACB, ALB
Area 22 Director
Julia Glover, ACS, ALB
Area 23 Director
Pam Ludin, CC, CL
Area 24 Director
Stephanie Simmons, CC,
ALB
Division D
Area 31 Director
Stuart Strickland, ACB, ALB
Area 32 Director
Betsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB
Area 33 Director
Vanessa Matthews, ACS,
ALB
Area 34 Director
Tao He, CC
Area 35 Director
Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALB
Division B
Area 11 Director
Dawn Staropoli, CC, ALB
Area 12 Director
Sue Ellis, ACS, ALB
Area 13 Director
Stephanie Richman, ACS,
ALB
Area 14 Director
Tom Quiggle, ACG, ALB

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Salon A & B | 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Kelly Sargeant gives an inspirational ad-
dress about discovering who you become,
in the process of reaching your goals and
objectives through leadership.
Kelly draws upon her feelings of facing her
fears, the process of being transformed by
leading, and eventually living without fear
– but with purpose. Her testament helps
listeners realize the importance of acknowl-
edging the roadblocks to their dreams,
taking ownership of their issues by taking
full responsibility, solving them, and suc-
ceeding.
This keynote speech will inspire the audi-
ence to be open to growth by showing
them how to use leadership to instill cour-
age, confidence, and credibility in them-
selves.
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Kelly Sargeant | Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker - Kelly Sargeant
Leadership - The Transformational Power of Taking the Lead

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Evaluation Contest
Evaluation Contest Agenda Salon C | 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Contestant Briefing Trevor Yannayon, DTM
Chief Judge Briefing Jay Fisher, ACB, ALB
Call to Order Jerry Horn, DTM
Welcome Trevor Yannayon, DTM
Let the Contest Begin!
Contestants (in alphabetical order):
Speaking Order Place
____ Katina Boetger-Hunter ____
____ Nate Dunlop ____
____ Amy Noll ____
____ Kareem Maize ____
____ Jessica Mineard ____
____ Joe O’Keeffe ____
____ Charlie Wilson ____
____ Alexis Sanders ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Trevor Yannayon, DTM
Model Speaker Virgil Eichenlaub
Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the
last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest
briefing.
Contestant Interviews Trevor Yannayon, DTM
Presentation of Awards Josué Batista, DTM
Hollis Batista, DTM
Announcements Trevor Yannayon, DTM

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EVALUATION CONTEST
JUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT
Judge’s Official Ballot – Evaluation Contest
(Detach and submit to counters)
Name of Contestant
First Place: ___________________________________________________________________
Second Place: ________________________________________________________________
Third Place: __________________________________________________________________
PLACE RANKING POINTS
(for counters’use only)
First Place 3 points
Second Place 2 points
Third Place 1 point
Analytical Quality
Clear, Focused
40 28-39 17-27 0-16
Recommendations
Positive, Specific, Helpful
30 22-29 13-21 0-12
Technique
Sympathetic, Sensitive,
Motivational
15 11-14 6-10 0-5
Summation
Concise, Encouraging
15 11-14 6-10 0-5
TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)
JUDGING ITEMS
SUGGESTED POINT
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The Number One Reason You Don’t Have Millennials . . .
How do we convince the Millennial to come to Toastmasters?
How do we reach into a community that has never opened a
phone book, hasn’t looked at a bulletin board since 2nd grade,
and doesn’t know the value of leadership to a newly launched
career? District 10 has found a tool that Millennials use and it’s
paying off. Join Kim as she talks about MeetUp the Millennials.
About Kim
Kim Krajci, DTM, plays well with words. As a professional writer,
social media marketer, public speaker, and podcaster, she
uses words to shape ideas. She publishes blogs and produces
podcasts, including her own On the Table-Topics for Toastmasters
(http://onthetablepodcasts.com/) and Toastmasters101 (http://
toastmasters101.net).
Kim lives with her husband and family in Ohio in a household
that is slowly reducing in size as the kids head off to their own
adventures.
Kim Krajci—MeetUp the Millennials: Inviting the Next Generation to Toastmasters
Kim Krajci, DTM
River Terrace | 10:55 am - 11:45 am
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Join us as we explore the power of mental flexibility! This fun
and informative workshop will teach you skills and techniques to
increase awareness of your own thinking processes, appreciate
the viewpoints of others, and identify alternative solutions to
complex problems.
Discover how to become a better:
• Listener • Observer • Thinker • Problem Solver
About Paul
Paul Matthews, ACS, ALB, is a speaker with a passion for
innovation! An avid practitioner of human-centered design, Paul
translates complex data into simple, intuitive tools that anyone
can use.
Paul is the Manager of Financial Analytics for UPMC’s Information Services Division responsible for designing
new analytical frameworks to inform decision making. He earned his Masters of Business Administration,
Bachelors of Science in Finance, and Bachelors of Arts in Film Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Paul Matthews—Building Your Thinking Power, Part I: Mental Flexibility
Paul Matthews, ACS, ALB
Salon C | 10:55 am - 11:45 am
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Shawndra Holmberg—Organizing for the Distracted Toastmaster
Shawndra Holmberg, ACB, ALB
Garfield Room | 10:55 am - 11:45 am
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Are you missing out on opportunities? Are you struggling to
achieve your education awards? Are you feeling frustrated at
the jumble of materials lying hidden in the corner? You could
be a distracted Toastmaster. Shawndra shares the strategies,
tools, and habits she’s used to become and stay an organized
Toastmaster.
About Shawndra
Shawndra Holmberg, ACB, ALB, believes in the power that an
organized space, schedule, and life has on our creative spirit. She
is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization
(CPO-CD). Shawndra is focused on being a personal trainer for
productivity, a mentor for goals, and a motivational force for
creativity which is why she embraces Toastmasters.
Shawndra considers herself a lousy tourist as she usually spends
her vacations enjoying a good book (reading one or writing one) and sipping a tasty cup of coffee on her
lanai, deck, porch, or sunroom. That’s why she prefers to live and work in interesting locales. She went
to graduate school in Montana, worked on Johnston Island (~850 miles southwest of Hawaii) for several
years, spent a year at the South Pole, Antarctica, and then thawed out in Hawaii where she joined her
first Toastmaster club. She is currently enjoying the people and scenery of Western Pennsylvania and is a
member of the Earlybirds Toastmaster Club in Butler and the Mercer County Toastmasters.
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Conference Sponsors
Russell Drake has been a Toastmaster for nine years. Russell has been
a member of his home club, Cranberry Area Toastmasters in Cranberry
Township, Pennsylvania, since 2006. He has held a number of high-profile
leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distin-
guished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of achievement in
the organization.
Russell says,“My Toastmasters experience has expanded my social net-
work. Professionally, I have incorporated many principles gained from
my club and district officer roles. My manager meetings, conference calls
and presentations are now more productive and efficient.”
As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Russell
is a“working ambassador”for the organization. He works with the Board
to develop, support and modify the policies and procedures that guide
Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
Russell Drake, International Director

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Clubs Achieving the Smedley Award
Program Dates: August 1 – September 30
This membership program is named in honor of Ralph Smedley, founder of Toastmasters International.
A 03 00008538 Mountaineer Toastmasters Club 5
A 02 01014683 Bayer Toastmasters Club 7
B 11 04476485 Oakmont Toastmasters 5
Clubs Achieving the Talk Up Toastmasters Award
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
The "Talk Up Toastmasters" membership program is the chance to encourage your members to invite guests to a special meeting
where prospective members can learn about Toastmasters' many benefits.
D 34 00009881 Oakland Club 6
B 12 03331281 Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters Club 5
D 35 04293877 Speaking. Delivered. 5
C 23 04813611 Woman 2 Woman 6
Clubs Achieving the Beat the Clock Award
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
Toastmasters are taught to run meetings on time, finish speeches on time and reach membership goals on time. In that spirit,
"Beat the Clock" is a great motivator for finishing the year on schedule—on time and with record numbers! Make it your club’s
goal to earn the "Beat the Clock" award and encourage every member to take part. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated
members with a join date between May 1 and June 30 receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Qualifying
clubs also earn a special discount code for 10-percent off their next club order. (The discount code expires six months from the
date of issue and is not valid with any other offer.)
New Year, New You Incentive Awardees
Division Area Club Number Club Name
A 2 1014683 Bayer Toastmasters Club
A 4 5314886 Northside Toastmasters
B 11 2723 VA Club
B 11 970596 Aspinwall Toastmasters
B 12 9843 Cranberry Area Toastmasters Club
B 12 3331281 Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters Club
B 12 3600773 ProMasters
C 24 2954 Monroeville Club
D 31 5592 BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club
D 31 3124764 Culturally Speaking
D 32 3080117 Running Man Speaks
D 34 9881 Oakland Club
New Year, New You..Now Let’s Renew! Incentive Awardees
Clubs with 20 or more Members
A 4 2472 North Hills Toastmasters
C 23 5282 BPMI Toastmasters Club
C 24 2954 Monroeville Toastmasters
C 22 4287514 FQ Toasters

Recognition Luncheon
Membership and Club Building

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Clubs with Less than 20 Members
B 14 1887763 Meadville Toastmasters
New Clubs Chartered Since July 1, 2015
Club Number Charter Date Club Name Club Sponsors
5282335 2/27/2016 Talking Points Melissa McGavick, DTM, Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB
5257237 2/29/2016 Priority Speaks Toastmasters Mike Pechalk, ACS, CL, Kim Turner, CC
5314886 3/3/2016 Northside Toastmasters Paul Matthews, ACS, ALB
5333941 3/17/2016 The Power of Toast Ron Bogan, Scott Herring, ACS, ALB
5420200 4/9/2016 Covestro Toastmasters Mary Cornwall, DTM, Sharol O’Connell, ACB, ALB
New Club Mentors Since July 1, 2015
Club Number Charter Date Club Name Club Mentors
5282335 2/27/2016 Talking Points Amy Weimer, ACB, ALB
5257237 2/29/2016 Priority Speaks Toastmasters Mike Pechalk, ACS, CL, Kim Turner, CC
5314886 3/3/2016 Northside Toastmasters Stuart Strickland, ACB, ALB
5333941 3/17/2016 The Power of Toast Corey Keller, CC, ALB, Saundra Echtler, ACB
5420200 4/9/2016 Covestro Toastmasters David Cole, CL
5420200 4/9/2016 Covestro Toastmasters Pete van de Gohm, CC, ALB
New Club Coaches Since July 1, 2015
Club Number Club Name Club Coach Assigned Date
856827 Outreach Toastmasters Julia Glover, ACS, ALB 03/21/2016
3153878 Pitt Public Health Toastmasters Erica Stevens, CC, ALB 03/17/2016
3153878 Pitt Public Health Toastmasters Jim McBrier CC, ALS 03/17/2016
3842479 AETNA on the Moon Mary Cornwall, DTM 03/17/2016
901 McKeesport Area Club Lisa R. Frederick, ACB, ALB 03/17/2016
901 McKeesport Area Club James J. Gurksnis, ACS, ALB 03/17/2016
3124764 Culturally Speaking Heather A. Sotomayor, CC, ALB 03/05/2016
3124764 Culturally Speaking Malissa Clay, ACB, ALB 03/05/2016
738559 Bruceton Toastmasters Club Lawrence G. Irr, ACG, CL 08/20/2015
9057 Mercer County Toastmasters Club Shawndra E. Holmberg, ACB, ALB 07/07/2015
Competent Communicator
A Aul, Mark V. Pittsburgh Club
A Batista, Hollis R. City of Bridges Toastmasters
A Cunningham, Michelle FedEx Toastmasters
A Drozda, Nicholas Bettis Club
A Eichenlaub, Virgil Central West Virginia Club
A Gerencir, Nathan C. Bettis Club
A Gould, Dale E. Cherrington Toastmasters
A Hastings, Al H. North Hills Club
A Hudson, Chad North Hills Club
A Irr, Lawrence G. Bruceton Toastmasters Club
A Kmetz, Felicia Williams Energy In Motion
A Laird, Alison L. Bettis Club
A Lipowcan, Ray Toastmasters Carrick PA
A Parker-Brown, Cassandra Beaver Club
Membership and Club Building
Communication Awards

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A Parobeck, Richard North Hills Club
A Perperas, Katherine D. Mylan Chestnut Ridge Chapter
A Phelan, Christopher W. Williams Energy In Motion
A Phillips, Greg M. Pittsburgh Club
A Rodenbush, Christopher M. Bettis Club
A Wachtel, Brian Bayer Toastmasters Club
A Wasageshik, Sarah L. FedEx Toastmasters
A West, Candice Speak Easy Toastmasters of WV
A Young, Linda North Hills Club
B Bulow, Ian P. Zelienople Toastmasters
B Callaway, Mj Ann Oakmont Toastmasters
B Devaraj, Susan M. Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Dobish, David P. New Castles First Club
B Elshoff, Kenneth P VA Club
B Etter, Denise Cranberry High Noon
B Geibel, David W. Earlybirds Club
B Ghadialy, Rashna Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Hangliter, Richard S. Cranberry High Noon
B Johnson Jr, Robert R. Cranberry High Noon
B Lawson, Kenneth R. VA Club
B Major, Meg Cranberry Area Toastmasters
B Matts, Sandi M. Eriez Club
B McLaren, Gabriele Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Michel, Donald J. Westinghouse Toastmasters
B Middleton, Leslie K. Cranberry High Noon
B Miller, Ron M. Eriez Club
B Musinsky, Flavia Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Nocero, John R. Bayview Club
B Orlowski, Terri A. Cranberry High Noon
B Peddiboyina, Arjuna GENCO
B Peterson, Deborah S. Noon-Timer Toastmasters
B Quiggle, Thomas A. Eriez Club
B Rai, Hema VA Club
B Rappoport, Cody M. Mercer County Toastmasters
B Salehzadeh, Amir Westinghouse Toastmasters
B Shipley, Matthew W. Cranberry High Noon
B Yonkers, Mary E. Noon-Timer Toastmasters
C Badolato, Denise Marie Woman 2 Woman
C Blattner, Jeffrey P. Monroeville Club
C Broe, Luella A. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Cooney, Peter A. Elk County Toastmasters
C Friede, David H. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Galloni, Denise Ann Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Keener, Christina L. Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Kenner, Amy L. Sheetz
C Ludin, Pamela S. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Sokolowski, Christopher H. Nittany Club
C Stack, Christine S. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Sulesky, Michael F. Allegheny Mountains
D Baughman, Brandie Lynn Highmark BRG Toastmasters
D Bridges, Christine A. Running Man Speaks
D Defazio, David F. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Downey, Erin M. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Elsener, Tiffany M. Culturally Speaking
D Hill, Curtis L. Dawn Patrol Club
D Kearney, David J. Federal Building Club
D Kniola, Todd R. EQT Toastmasters
D Maize, Kareem Federal Building Club
D McKelton, Juanita Culturally Speaking
D Milligan, Francine The Next Step Toastmasters
D Narasimhan, Yeri R. L Toastmasters In the Tower
D Niblock, Candace Dawn HELPS on Smithfield
D Raymond, Lisa Toastmasters in the Tower
D Rothey, Brandon B. Legally Speaking
D Sally, Michael J. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Stevens, Erica Lynn Oakland Club
D Thompson, Zack Oakland Club
D Uzelac, Craig T. Alcoa Pittsburgh Toastmasters
D Zhang, Jiyuan Oakland Club
D Zhang, Jiyuan Oakland Club
Advanced Communicator Bronze
A Boetger-Hunter, Katina J. Beaver Club
A Feitosa, Miguel M. Beacon Club
A Gerardi, Karen C. West Liberty University
A O'Brien, Philip Beacon Club
A Rehder, Matthew L. Bettis Club
A Slagle, Chelsea N. Mylan Chestnut Ridge Chapter
A Stutz, Kathleen J. Bettis Club
B Bruno, Pamela J. Alcoa Technical Center Club
B Sanders, Barbara Mercer County Toastmasters
C Auker, Scott A. Allegheny Mountains
C Frederick, Lisa R. Greensburg Club
C Friede, David H. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters Club
C Grigsby-Boyd, Neenah Sallie Boggs Toastmasters Club
C Mals, Susan M. Monroeville Club
C Sanders, Alexis K. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters Club
C Scoletti, Matthew Ambassadors Toastmasters Club
C Tuttle, Mark R. Penn Hills Club
D Glucksman, Rebecca Lynn Oakland Club
D Hall, Angela L. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Klaus, Jay Dawn Patrol Club
D Mineard, Jessica A. Running Man Speaks
D Ostroski, Ann M. Pitt Public Health Toastmasters
D Porter, Marcia PPG Toastmasters Club
D Russell, Darlene Y. Culturally Speaking
Advanced Communicator Silver
A Bates, Mary M. North Hills Club

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Competent Leader
A Biers, Claudette Marie AETNA Speaking On the Moon
A Boetger-Hunter, Katina J. Beaver Club
A Brundidge, Clinique L. Bettis Club
A Cornwall, Mary Beth Bayer Toastmasters Club
A Glass, Carolyn J North Hills Club
A Gurleyik, Donna Lampe Cherrington Toastmasters
A Irr, Lawrence G. Bruceton Toastmasters Club
A Keefe, Thomas David AETNA Speaking On the Moon
A Laird, Alison L. Bettis Club
A Mariacher, Michelle A. Bettis Club
A Parmelee, Thomas R. Cherrington Toastmasters
A Pechalk, Michael Joseph Priority Speakers Club
A Phelan, Christopher W. Williams Energy In Motion
A Reynolds, Kara M. FedEx Toastmasters
A Riley, C. Michael Speak Easy Toastmasters of WV
A Shomo, Kandice K. Mylan Chestnut Ridge Chapter
A Young, Lisa Toastmasters Carrick PA
B Artman Fox, Bonnie Oakmont Toastmasters
B Devaraj, Susan M Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Finch, Kathi Lynn Cranberry Area Toastmasters
B Johnson Jr, Robert R. Cranberry High Noon
B Knauff, Edward A. Zelienople Toastmasters Club
B Lehett, Mary M. Mercer County Toastmasters
B Matts, Sandi M. Eriez Club
B McLaren, Gabriele Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Middleton, Leslie K. Cranberry High Noon
B Neal, William J. Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Orlowski, Terri A. Cranberry High Noon
B Ott, Lana J. Cranberry Area Toastmasters
B Quiggle, Thomas A. Eriez Club
B Ray, Calvin C. New Castles First Club
B Staropoli, Michael D. Aspinwall Toastmasters
B Stephens, Nate H. Oakmont Toastmasters
B Yonkers, Mary E. Noon-Timer Toastmasters
C Cassick, Shawna Outreach Toastmasters
A Clowser, Peggy A. Central West Virginia Club
A Dumrauf, Doris Pittsburgh Club
B Ellis, Sue Ann Zelienople Toastmasters Club
B Kuznicki, Kathleen A. Cranberry Area Toastmasters
C Glover, Julia Outreach Toastmasters
C Gurksnis, James J. Greensburg Club
C Sanders, Alexis K. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Thor, Patti L. Penn State Pingers Club
D Harper, Thomas H. Midday Club
Advanced Communicator Gold
A McClain, Carol J. Beaver Club
A Wise, Beverly Denise North Hills Club
B Cortes, Michael Eriez Club
C Bluman, Allan George McKeesport Area Club
C Thor, Patti L. Nittany Club
C Cole, Krista Irene FQ Toasters
C Fura, Mary Elizabeth FQ Toasters
C Gregg, Mary Phyllis Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Horn, Jerry W. Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Lehner, Mark R. Monroeville Club
C Ludin, Pamela S. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Sanders, Alexis K. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters
C Sell, Jennifer L. Sheetz
C Turner, Kim Monroeville Club
C Vincent, Anne E. Monroeville Club
D Baughman, Brandie Lynn Highmark BRG Toastmasters
D Franklin, Ellen Culturally Speaking
D Koza, Lynn R. Running Man Speaks
D McKinley, Andrew C. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Mineard, Jessica A. Running Man Speaks
D Raymond, Lisa Toastmasters in the Tower
D Roscoe, Anthony Eric Highmark BRG Toastmasters
D Smith, Sylvia E. Highmark BRG Toastmasters
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Advanced Leader Bronze
A Crouse, Elizabeth J. North Hills Club
A Gerencir, Nathan Carter Bettis Club
A Johnson, Laurie Am Mountaineer Toastmasters
A Kiger, Jennifer R. West Liberty University
A Kurp, Justin R. Bettis Club
A Rankin, Lori Ann FedEx Toastmasters
A Sanders, Thomas J. Bettis Club
A van de Gohm, Pete Bayer Toastmasters Club
B Baughman, Brandie Lynn Oakmont Toastmasters
B Duncan, Jean A. Earlybirds Club
B Finch, Kathi Lynn ProMasters
B Ott, Lana J. Cranberry Area Toastmasters
B Sanders, Barbara Mercer County Toastmasters
B Staropoli, Dawn Aspinwall Toastmasters
C Deray, Chana G. Woman 2 Woman
C Hoist, Ann Willcox Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Horn, Jerry W. Ambassadors Toastmasters
C Tuttle, Jill A. Penn Hills Club
C Tuttle, Mark R Penn Hills Club
D Batista, Josue R. PPG Toastmasters Club
D Clay, Malissa BNY Mellon Toastmasters
D Hall, Angela L. Toastmasters in the Tower
D Keller, Corey L. Dawn Patrol Club
D Milligan, Francine BNY Mellon Toastmasters
Advanced Leader Silver
A Josue R. Batista City of Bridges Toastmasters
A Diamond, William H. Beaver Club
A Krachkowski, Carolyn J. Toastmasters Carrick PA
A Shatlock, Stacy Cherrington Toastmasters
B McClain, Carol J. ProMasters
C Thor, Patti L. Nittany Club
C Walkiewicz, Janna P. FQ Toasters
LDREXC
A Batista, Hollis R. City of Bridges Toastmasters Club
A Batista, Josue R. City of Bridges Toastmasters Club
A Eichenlaub, Tracy L. Central West Virginia Club
A Reynolds, Kara M. FedEx Toastmasters
A Rodenbush, Christopher M. Toastmasters Carrick PA
B Hamilton, Carol M. New Castles First Club
B Stephens, Nate H. Oakmont Toastmasters
C Broe, Luella A. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters Club
C Gurksnis, James J. Greensburg Club
C Walkiewicz, Janna P. FQ Toasters
D Leonard, Michael BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club

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Batista, Hollis R.
Baughman, Brandie Lynn
Broe, Luella A.
Cortes, Michael
Diamond, William H.
Eichenlaub, Virgil
Etter, Denise
Frederick, Lisa R.
Mals, Susan M.
McClain, Carol J.
Rodenbush, Christopher M.
Russell, Darlene Y.
Sanders, Alexis K.
Stevens, Erica Lynn
Thor, Patti L.
A Krachkowski, Carolyn J. Toastmasters Carrick PA
A McClain, Carol J. Beaver Club
C Broe, Luella A. Sallie Boggs Toastmasters Club
DTM
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Vanessa Matthews—The Simple Solution: To Health, Happiness, and Productivity
Vanessa Matthews, ACS, ALB
Salon C | 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
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Do you want to feel happier, healthier, or more productive?
Cracking the code on healthy lifestyle may seem challenging, but
there is a simple solution. In this program, you will learn how to
take charge of your diet, increase your energy, get restful sleep,
as well as strengthen your heart, body, and mind. When you take
care of yourself from the inside out, success will manifest itself
outwardly in everything else you do. The Simple Solution is not a
quick fix, but a lifestyle. No matter where you are on your journey
to a better life, there is something in this workshop for you.
About Vanessa
Vanessa Matthews, ACS, ALB, is the least likely person to be
speaking to you about healthy lifestyle, because she grew up
obese and sedentary, until she took a stand and turned her
life around, losing 75lbs in only 8 months. She earned her
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of
Pittsburgh, and now dedicates her life to helping others change their lives through better health. Today she
is the owner of Fulfitment Personal Training, LLC, and is changing lives through fitness programs, nutritional
coaching, and public speaking.
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Michael’s workshop will review the High Performance
Leadership project for first timers. If you are unsure of how to
proceed, what project to tackle, or who to enlist for help, this
workshop is for you. When youleave this workshop, you’ll be
ready to go back to your club and get started. Bring your HPL
manuals with you as we review:
What makes a good High Performance Leadership Project?
What should I consider when picking my Guidance Committee
members and my Action Team? What is the process of
EXPERIENCING the High Performance Leadership Project?
About Michael
Michael Cortes, DTM, is the Technology Coordinator & PIMS
Administrator at the Fort LeBoeuf School District in Northwest
Pennsylvania. He fills the post of Service Officer at the Millcreek American Legion, as the President of the
Millcreek American Legion Riders, as Department Chair in the Occupational Advisory Committee of the
Erie County Technical School, and serves on the Computer Advisory Committee at the Erie Institute of
Technology.
Michael has recently achieved the level of Distinguished Toastmaster with his current club, the Eriez Club.
He has held club offices as Club President, VP Membership, VP Education, Secretary, Club Mentor, Club
Sponsor, Assistant Area Governor, Area Governor, and Fall Conference Education Chair while maintaining
membership in three separate clubs since March of 2003.
Michael Cortes—High Performance Leadership Project: Getting Started
Michael Cortes, DTM
River Terrace | 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
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Patti Thor—You Are A Life Changer
Patti Thor, DTM
Garfield Room | 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
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Oftentimes famous people are considered Life Changers. Today,
Patti will demonstrate that YOU are a Life Changer. Through
a fun time of sharing, you will create your“I”story (personal
Toastmasters testimony) and collect others’“I”stories. Patti will
demonstrate how these stories encourage existing members to
stretch and non-members to join. Learn how to use these stories
on club websites and social media—you never know who may
be looking for a change.
About Patti
Patti Thor, DTM, joined Penn State Pingers in 2011 and the
Nittany Club in 2015. She’s been an Immediate Past President,
VP Education, past Area Governor, Club Mentor, and VP Public
Relations.
Starting her Presidency at nine members, the club dropped to
five active members. Thor and her team implemented her Life Changer program and achieved President’s
Distinguished. Patti wants to share her insight and enthusiasm to show how“You are a Life Changer”so your
club will finish strong too.
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International Speech Contest
International Speech Contest Agenda Salon C | 2:25 pm - 4:10 pm
Contestant Briefing Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG
Chief Judge Briefing Trevor Yannayon, DTM
Call to Order Erin Dyer
Welcome Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG
Let the Contest Begin!
Contestants (in alphabetical order):
Speaking Order Place
____ Katina Boetger-Hunter ____
____ Malissa Clay ____
____ MJ Callaway ____
____ Charlie Wilson ____
____ Nate Dunlop ____
____ Corey Keller ____
____ Don Michel ____
____ Sara Wasageshik ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG
Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the
last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest
briefing.
Contestant Interviews Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG
Presentation of Awards Josué Batista, DTM
Hollis Batista, DTM
Announcements Melissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG

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INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
JUDGE’S GUIDE AND BALLOT
Judge’s Official Ballot – International Speech Contest
(Detach and submit to counters)
Name of Contestant
First Place: ___________________________________________________________________
Second Place: ________________________________________________________________
Third Place: __________________________________________________________________
PLACE RANKING POINTS
(for counters’use only)
First Place 3 points
Second Place 2 points
Third Place 1 point
(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)
Speech Development
Structure, Organization,
Support Material
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Effectiveness
Achievement of Purpose,
Interest, Reception
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Speech Value
Ideas, Logic,
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15 11-14 6-10 0-5
Physical
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Appropriateness
To Speech Purpose
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JUDGING ITEMS
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VicePresidentandGeneralManagerofWPXI-TVtoreceive2016Communication
AchievementAward
PITTSBURGH, PA, March 19, 2016 — Ray Carter, of Pine Township,
has been selected as this year’s recipient of the District 13 Toastmasters
Communication Achievement Award. This award is given to a
distinguished individual in communication or leadership. As Vice
President and General Manager of WPXI-TV, Ray has the distinction of
earning this award for the impact his communication and leadership
skills have had on our community.
Just as Toastmasters practice and develop their skills to prepare
themselves to become effective leaders and communicators, Ray’s
prior experience prepared him well for his current role as Vice
President and General Manager at WPXI-TV. Ray has been involved in leadership of television stations since
1986. He has worked in several newsrooms as a photographer, editor, writer producer, reporter and anchor.
Before becoming a general manager, Ray spent fifteen years working as a News Director of local news
operations in media markets ranging from small towns like Binghamton, NY to large cities like Atlanta, GA.
Ray is active in the leadership of the television industry. He is a former member of the NBC Television Affiliate
Advisory Board, and currently sits on the executive board of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters.
Ray is also active in his community and church. He currently serves on the advisory board of Bethlehem
Haven, The Cox Media Group Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, the Pennsylvania Economy League, and is
Vice Chairman of the St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference. He is also a lay minister for his church, with
executive and ecclesiastical responsibilities for eight separate congregations, including more than 2,000
congregants.
The presentation of the 2016 Communication Achievement Award will happen on April 23, 2016 at the
District 13 Toastmasters Spring Conference. The 2016 conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in
Coraopolis, PA. Accompanied by his wife, Cathy, Ray will be“delighted to accept”the award as he shares his
thoughts on what it takes to be a great communicator.
Ray and his wife, Cathy, are the parents of four children. He enjoys travel, photography, and riding his
mint-condition Harley Davidson Rocker on weekends. Late at night and every chance he gets, he works on
unfinished writing projects, including a novel and a screenplay.
Ray Carter, D13 Honoree
D13 Honors Ray Carter

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"My Journey to theWorld Championship Stage!"
Evening Gala 8:00 pm
Kelly leads attendees on a wonderful
journey towards the coveted title of“World
Champion of Public Speaking.” This is an
entertaining and enlightening educational
session where Kelly shares her excursion
beyond the District stage and the lessons
learned along the way:
Ø How to Choose Your Speech Topic
Ø How to Bring Your Speech to Life
Ø The 5 Components to a Winning
Speech
Ø What separates a Good Delivery from
a Great Delivery
Ø How to Prepare for the World
Championship Stage.
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Keynote Speaker - Kelly Sargeant
"My Journey to the World Championship Stage!"

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Sunday Breakfast Keynote Speaker - Kelly Sargeant
"The Road to Success can be found with a GPS!"
"The Road to Success can be found with a GPS!"
Sunday Brunch 9:00 am
A presentation on how Mentoring and
Coaching will lead you and your club to its
desired destination! Discover the power of
mentoring and coaching and how it will help
you realize your full potential and take your
skills (and your club) to the next level!
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Summer Training and Awards
Summer TLI June 18, 2016 will
be hosted at
Westmoreland County
Community College
Join us for a great opportunity for
networking and to learn more about
club officers roles to keep your clubs
strong, fun and exciting!
Beat the Clock for
Membership Dues
Program Dates: May 1 – June 30
Toastmasters are taught to run meet-
ings on time, finish speeches on time
and reach membership goals on time.
In that spirit, "Beat the Clock" is a great
motivator for finishing the year on
schedule—on time and with record
numbers! Make it your club’s goal to
earn the "Beat the Clock" award and
encourage every member to take
part. Clubs adding five new, dual or
reinstated members with a join date
between May 1 and June 30 receive a
"Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on
the club’s banner.

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2016 Fall Conference November 4-6
Special Guests Anne Barab and International Director Russell Drake
Pittsburgh Marriott North | 100 Cranberry Woods Drive , Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 16066
Accredited Speaker Anne Barab
Dallas, Texas (USA)
www.AnneBarab.com
Educational and professional background: Anne Barab
is a personal excellence expert who helps people and
companies adapt to change in a positive and productive
way. Her best-selling book The Sooner You Laugh The
Faster You Heal: How to Challenge the Assumptions that
Ruin Your Life is a humorous look at how people create
their own dissatisfaction and unhappiness. For nearly 20
years she’s been teaching Fortune 500 companies, as-
sociations, and non-profits how to move into the future
with success and optimism.

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Start planning now to attend the 85th Annual Toastmasters
International Convention in Washington, D.C.!
2016 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
The 2016 Toastmasters International Convention will be held in one of the most
unique among American cities — Washington, D.C.!
Join your fellow Toastmasters August 17-20, 2016 at
The Marriott Marquis Washington, DC hotel
Register at
www.toastmasters.org

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