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District 68October 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE• A Conference to Remember

• WHY TOASTMASTERS...?

• Lance Miller, DTM

• Mike Storkey, DTM

• Tonia Askins

• District 68 Conference Agenda

District Highlights2013 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest Area Contest early OctoberDivision Contest late October

Fall 2013 ConferenceKeynote Speaker: Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking. Baton Rouge, LANov. 15, 16, 17, 2013

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A Conference to RememberBryan Jolley, District 68 GovernorThis month’s District 68 Newsletter features several

important pieces of information about our Fall 2013 Conference, running from November 15-17 in Baton Rouge. I am really excited about this conference, and no, it’s not just because I’m the District Governor! Next month’s conference includes a star-studded lineup of educational speakers and distinguished guests:

• Our previously announced keynote speaker will be2005 World Champion of Public Speaking, Lance Miller.

He will be sharing multiple sessions with us, including one themed around his CD “Building a Championship Club”, which we awarded to clubs that had 4 or more officers trained at our summer TLIs. • We recently learned that a second keynote speaker will be joining us next month: Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President. Mike is newly elected into this role, and is slated to be the International President in 3 years. He is traveling to visit us all the way from Australia, and we will be enjoying 2 educational sessions from him at our conference.• A local speaker, Tonia Askins, will be conducting another educational session for us. Tonia is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker hailing from Baton Rouge and we’re excited to have her as well.

If that’s not enough incentive for you, we also have several other great events at our conference. We will be airing SPEAK the movie Friday night, which is a documentary covering contestants preparing for the World Championship of Public Speaking. Saturday will feature the Hall of Fame lunch, where we will recognize achievements from around the District. Our best competitors in Table Topics will face off for the District tile on Friday night, and our Humorous Speech champion will be crowned Saturday. There are even more gems on the conference agenda, all in all making for a fantastic weekend of learning, entertainment, networking, and fun! Whether you drive in just for Saturday or spend the full weekend with us, I know you’ll enjoy your conference experience and I look forward to seeing many of you next month in Baton Rouge!

Cheers,

Bryan JolleyDistrict 68 Governor

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WHY TOASTMASTERS...?Alejandro J. Tornato (Area 2 Governor)

ecently I had the privilege of going to Oslo, Norway for a business trip which lasted for four weeks. It was my very first time in Norway, though I had travelled through various European countries during my time in the United Kingdom many years ago. Now, during this trip I made it one of my top priorities to visit a Toastmasters Club,

if there was one...and guess what, of course there was a club, and it was my honor to visit the only Toastmasters Club in the city of Oslo. This is a club that meets weekly and one week they hold the meeting in Norwegian and the following week in English. Knowing this fact ahead of time, I showed up on English week to make sure I was able to follow the whole proceeding, and as a matter of fact I was asked to be an evaluator, which I accepted immediately.

Why did I start this article sharing this story with all of you? Well, because recently I have been thinking a great deal about my very own passion and my mission in life and the role that Toastmasters has already played and is still playing in my life. For those of you who know me, I am a passionate and fervent advocate of the “Art of Connecting” and what better vehicle to connect with people than through the awesome power of words...powerful spoken words!!!! Toastmasters has allowed me to share stories and my own personal thoughts on issues that I care deeply about, and it helped me to make a difference in people’s lives, I had many opportunities to establish heart connections with lots of people, to get to know them deeply and not just at skin level...and Toastmasters was always part of this wonderful journey.

I heard many times fellow toastmasters been asked the question: Why did you join a Toastmasters’ club? Well, in my opinion a more important question should be: Why are you still enjoying club meetings? In my case, because it continues to provide me with an excellent outlet to express my ideas, and to share my message with people all over the world; no matter where I go, I know that the doors of a toastmaster club are always wide open to receive me.

Then...why toastmasters?, because it gives me joy to be part of a global project that started years ago with one simple vision and one man who saw a need and acted upon it, and today hundreds of thousands of people in practically every corner of the world are able to take their communication skills to the next level and make a true impact wherever they are...by “Creating a Change with the Words They Speak”.

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2005 World Champion of Public SpeakingLance Miller, DTM

ance Miller is an international speaker and trainer and has delivered over 3,000 speeches and seminars in over 40 countries. He has been national spokesman for federal tax reform and an international spokesman on international human rights issues and universal character and ethics programs.

Lance joined Toastmasters in 1992. He is a Distinguished Toastmaster and has completed 22 Competent Communicators and 2

Advanced Communicator Golds. He hasheld numerous officer positions at the Club and District level and was instrumental in building his home club, Renaissance Speakers, to 95 members and the #4 Club in Toastmasters International.

He has won both the Speech Evaluation Contest and Table Topics Contest in his District 3 times and is Toastmasters 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Lance considers himself a product of the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Program. In his semi-nars he shares real world advice and experience on how

to use Toastmasters to develop your communication and leadership skills. For additional information visit lancemiller.com

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2013–2014 Second Vice PresidentMike Storkey, DTM

ike Storkey, DTM, of Townsville, Queensland, Australia, is a business trainer and coach at Storkeys’ Team, a business he cofounded in 2005. He helps small business owners develop strategic business plans and trains members of local government bodies throughout the Queensland region. He also hosts seminars

in change management, team building and leadership for Queensland regional councils. He is a licensed auctioneer and real estate agent and holds a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment.

Storkey is founding president of the former Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for service to the Airlie Beach Rotary Club, of which he is an active member, and is also the district trainer for Rotary District 9550 covering vast areas of Queensland and the Northern Territory, as well as Timor-Leste.

A dedicated Toastmaster for 23 years, Storkey has been a member of his home club, Whitsunday, in Cannonvale, since 1990. He served on the Toastmasters Board of Directors from 2010 to 2012, and has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters. Storkey has also attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of educational achievement in the organization.

He says, “The skills I developed in Toastmasters—from helping others, working as a team and developing a

vision in order to reach a common goal—have made me better-equipped to tackle leadership opportunities both in my private and professional life.”

As an officer on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Storkey 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.

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Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Consultant, Photojournalist, PhilanthropistTonia Askins

ntrepreneur and International Business Consultant, has serviced individuals, emerging entrepreneurs, existing small business owners and corporations for over fifteen years.

Her client list ranging from Fine Artists to Computer Application Developers is just as diverse as her experience. Right from LSU Tonia’s management and executive career took-off, gaining industry experience within – mortgage finance, law, real estate and hospitality. Tonia has also successfully managed and administered an international non-profits human resources department overseeing more than 100 employees, operating within – group benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and non-profit law.

An entrepreneur at heart, she founded the US based firm, Virtual International Business Solutions, offering consulting,

coaching, executive, management and administrative business support services globally. Her other experience includes owning and managing a restaurant. Tonia is also the founder of Louisiana Love, a special events photography and entertainment coverage outreach which provides photography and articles for a national publisher as well as covers major events by request for arts, entertainment and humanitarian efforts within Louisiana. Most recently, Tonia has been honored with the opportunity to feature her work within The New Orleans International Arts Foundations newsletter.

As an author, Tonia collaborated internationally to write her first self-published book, “You’ve Been Fired! Now What?” aimed to assist individuals discover options and opportunities through entrepreneurship despite economic conditions. Now for her sophomore publication she is working on new eBook titled - “Self-Publishing Like A Pro”, in which she shares vital steps, tools, and best practices for breaking into self-publishing. She states “With self-publishing on the rise, it presents an abundant opportunity, both personally and professionally for many to share their expertise and stories with the world.”

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About District 68 Conference PresentersTonia Askins







As a mother of 3 and wife for 15 years, she finds time to serve in various ways. Volunteering to non-profits and individuals through mentoring and coaching has provided some of her most rewarding efforts. She is a certified business mentor within the Score organization and provides seminars on entrepreneurship, business strategies and self-publishing. Truly, a no limits mind-set, diverse experience and passion for people are her main driving force. “I fuel people to do three things: be creative, sow and grow. Be Creative about how you go about achieving your goals, sow into purposeful projects that help others and grow by continually remaining a student of life.” For additional information about her books, photography and consulting visit any of the following websites: www.toniaaskins.com, www.louisianalove.org and www.virtualibs.com.

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District 68

Fall 2013 Conference

November 15, 16, 17 2013

Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-924-6566

Conference Highlights

Friday Night Fun SPEAK the Movie

Educational Sessions Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ms. Tonia Askins, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur

District Contests District 68 Table Topics Contest

District 68 Humorous Speech Contest

District 68 Council Meeting Hall of Fame Luncheon Saturday, November 16th

Networking & More!

District 68 Fall 2013 Conference “Build to Succeed!”

Note: All conference times may be slightly adjusted between now and the conference. Check the official agenda upon arrival for finalized times and room

assignments.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 5:00 – 7:00 PM Registration & Networking

6:00 – 7:15 PM Friday Evening Buffet Dinner

6:45 – 7:00 PM Table Topics Contestants Briefing – Contest Chair TBD Judging Team Briefing – Chief Judge TBD

7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks – Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett

Pledge, Inspirational Moment – TBD Introduction of District Governor – IPDG Dave Reid

Recognition of International and District Officers – DG Bryan Jolley

7:15 – 8:30 PM District 68 Table Topics Contest

8:30 – 10:00 PM District 68 Screening of SPEAK the Movie

10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite Open (10th floor)


Fall 2013 DRAFT Conference Agenda

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 7:30 – 9:00 AM Registration Open (also open between sessions)

8:00 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM First Timer’s Session – TBD

8:30 – 9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks – Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett Color Guard – TBD

Pledge, Inspirational Moment – TBD Recognition of International and District Officers – DG Bryan Jolley

Proclamation – PDG David Breaux 9:00 – 9:45 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – DG Bryan Jolley

Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd VP

10:00 – 10:45 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – LGET Phil Varona Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking “Losing My Way to the World Championship” 11:00 – 11:45 AM Introduction of Featured Local Speaker – Division B Governor Stacy Vicknair Tonia Askins

12:00 – 1:30 PM Hall of Fame Luncheon Distinguished Club, Area & Division Recognition 2012-‐ 2013 Triple Crown Award Recipients Recognition of Education Awards – LGET Phil Varona District 68 DTM Ceremony – Joan Turner, DTM, PDG 1:45 – 2:30 PM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – LGM Rebecca Arnett

Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd VP 2:45 – 3:30 PM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – DG Bryan Jolley Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking “Building a Championship Club” 4:00 – 5:30 PM District 68 Fall 2013 Council Meeting Confirmation of District Appointments 2012-‐2013 Audit Committee Report Adoption of 2013-‐2014 District Budget Learning Master & Learning Ambassador Updates 8 14

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 7:30 – 9:00 AM Registration Open (also open between sessions)

8:00 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM First Timer’s Session – TBD

8:30 – 9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks – Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett Color Guard – TBD

Pledge, Inspirational Moment – TBD Recognition of International and District Officers – DG Bryan Jolley

Proclamation – PDG David Breaux 9:00 – 9:45 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – DG Bryan Jolley

Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd VP

10:00 – 10:45 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – LGET Phil Varona Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking “Losing My Way to the World Championship” 11:00 – 11:45 AM Introduction of Featured Local Speaker – Division B Governor Stacy Vicknair Tonia Askins

12:00 – 1:30 PM Hall of Fame Luncheon Distinguished Club, Area & Division Recognition 2012-‐ 2013 Triple Crown Award Recipients Recognition of Education Awards – LGET Phil Varona District 68 DTM Ceremony – Joan Turner, DTM, PDG 1:45 – 2:30 PM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – LGM Rebecca Arnett

Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd VP 2:45 – 3:30 PM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – DG Bryan Jolley Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking “Building a Championship Club” 4:00 – 5:30 PM District 68 Fall 2013 Council Meeting Confirmation of District Appointments 2012-‐2013 Audit Committee Report Adoption of 2013-‐2014 District Budget Learning Master & Learning Ambassador Updates


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 5:30 – 7:00 PM Break 6:30 – 6:45 PM Humorous Speech Contestants Briefing – Contest Chair TBD

Judging Team Briefing – Chief Judge TBD 6:45 – 7:00 PM Procession Line Gathers

7:00 – 8:00 PM Meeting Called to Order and Processional – TBD Saturday Evening Banquet Toastmaster, Area, and Division Governor of the Year Awards 8:00 – 9:30 PM District 68 Humorous Speech Contest 9:30 – 10:00 PM Presentation of Awards and Closing Remarks – DG Bryan Jolley 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite Open (10th floor)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet

9:00 – 9:45 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker – DG Bryan Jolley Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking “Finding Your Voice” 10:00 – 11:00 AM “Turn the Tables” -‐ District 68 Officers Speech Competition 11:00 -‐11:15 AM Closing Remarks Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett DG Bryan Jolley

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Pay and register online:

The online link is https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1320167 the Event Code is TI2013

Pay and register via mail:

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District 68 Toastmasters 2013 Fall Conference November 15 – 17, 2013

Embassy Suites 4914 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

— — Toastmaster InformationName: Current Designation:

Name for Badge:

Past District Governor? Yes No

Address: Street:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone Number: Primary: Secondary:

E-‐Mail Address: Primary: Secondary:

This is my first time to attend a District Conference. Yes No I would like to volunteer to help! Yes No

Are there any accessibility requirements for either you or your guest (if applicable)? Yes No If yes, please explain:

— Club Membership Information — Home Club Number: Home Club Name:

Additional Clubs:

— — Guest Information

Please complete one registration form per Toastmaster. Registration is required for admission to all meals and events.

Make your check or money order payable to District 68 Toastmasters and mail completed registration form, with payment, to:

Bryan Jolley 523 Teakwood Circle Mandeville, La. 70448

For more information, please contact Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett

at (225) 247-‐1738 or e-‐mail at: [email protected] Expect responses to be delayed until after working hours.

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District 68 Toastmasters 2013 Fall Conference November 15 – 17, 2013

Embassy Suites 4914 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808


Name for Badge:


Address: Street:







Additional Clubs:







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Name:

Address: Street:


Phone Number: E-‐Mail Address:

— — Conference Registration OptionsAll Registration closes 11:59 PM Thursday November 7, 2013. Payment must be received (not sent) by deadlines to qualify for rates or

guarantee attendance.

Choose Option 1 or 2 Early Bird Through: 11/3/2013

Late After: 11/3/2013

Attendee(s) Price Amount

1. Full Registration $130.00 $145.00 $ $

Full registration includes access to all educational sessions and contests, Friday evening buffet, all meals on Saturday, and Sunday morning breakfast.

2. A-‐La-‐Carte: Early Bird Through: 11/3/2013



Member Registration Fee $25.00 $35.00 $ $

Guest Registration Fee $12.00 $18.00 $ $ A Registration Fee is required to attend any meal or educational session to cover base conference costs. Meal prices are the same price for Members and Guests. Friday Night Buffet $23.00 $25.00 $ $

Saturday Breakfast, Mid-‐Morning Break, Buffet-‐Style Lunch, and Mid-‐Afternoon Break

$45.00 $47.00 $ $

Saturday Evening Banquet (see choices below)

$20.00 $25.00 $ $

Sunday Morning Breakfast $19.00 $21.00 $ $ Please choose one of the following as your Saturday Evening Banquet meal choice: A – Lasagna C – Fried Catfish B – Vegetarian Lasagna D – Pork Tenderloin Are there any special dietary needs: Describe ________________________________________

Total $

— — Hotel Information

District 68

Fall 2013 Conference

November 15, 16, 17 2013

Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-924-6566

Conference Highlights

Friday Night Fun SPEAK the Movie

Educational Sessions Mike Storkey, Toastmasters International 2nd Vice President

Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Ms. Tonia Askins, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur

District Contests District 68 Table Topics Contest

District 68 Humorous Speech Contest

District 68 Council Meeting Hall of Fame Luncheon Saturday, November 16th

Networking & More!

District 68 Fall 2013 Conference “Build to Succeed!”

Note: All conference times may be slightly adjusted between now and the conference. Check the official agenda upon arrival for finalized times and room

assignments.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 5:00 – 7:00 PM Registration & Networking

6:00 – 7:15 PM Friday Evening Buffet Dinner

6:45 – 7:00 PM Table Topics Contestants Briefing – Contest Chair TBD Judging Team Briefing – Chief Judge TBD

7:00 – 7:15 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks – Conference Chair Rebecca Arnett

Pledge, Inspirational Moment – TBD Introduction of District Governor – IPDG Dave Reid

Recognition of International and District Officers – DG Bryan Jolley

7:15 – 8:30 PM District 68 Table Topics Contest

8:30 – 10:00 PM District 68 Screening of SPEAK the Movie

10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite Open (10th floor)


Fall 2013 DRAFT Conference Agenda

District 68 Toastmasters 2013 Fall Conference

November 15 – 17, 2013 Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808


Name for Badge:


Address: Street:







Additional Clubs:







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Toastmasters International

For Room Reservations:

CALL 1-‐800-‐EMBASSY (1-‐800-‐362-‐2779) or 225-‐924-‐6566

GROUP CODE: TII

Dates: Friday, November 15th, 2013 – Sunday, November 17th, 2013

Group Discount: $109.00 Tax is 13%

*DEADLINE FOR GROUP DISCOUNT is November 3rd, 2013

HOTEL AMENITIES

All accommodations include a 2-‐room suite with mini-‐refrigerator, microwave oven,

Coffee maker, two televisions and two telephones with dual lines, voice mail & data ports

*Guest rates include Complimentary Cooked-‐to-‐Order Breakfast Daily

*Complimentary 2-‐hour Manager’s Cocktail Reception (5:30 pm-‐ 7:30 pm)

*Complimentary Airport Shuttle from Baton Rouge Metro Airport (6 am-‐10:30 pm)

*Complimentary Parking

*Fitness Center/Business Center

*Indoor heated pool

Name:

Address: Street:


Phone Number: E-‐Mail Address:

— — Conference Registration OptionsAll Registration closes 11:59 PM Thursday November 7, 2013. Payment must be received (not sent) by deadlines to qualify for rates or

guarantee attendance.

Choose Option 1 or 2 Early Bird Through: 11/3/2013



1. Full Registration $130.00 $145.00 $ $

Full registration includes access to all educational sessions and contests, Friday evening buffet, all meals on Saturday, and Sunday morning breakfast.

2. A-‐La-‐Carte: Early Bird Through: 11/3/2013



Member Registration Fee $25.00 $35.00 $ $

Guest Registration Fee $12.00 $18.00 $ $ A Registration Fee is required to attend any meal or educational session to cover base conference costs. Meal prices are the same price for Members and Guests. Friday Night Buffet $23.00 $25.00 $ $

Saturday Breakfast, Mid-‐Morning Break, Buffet-‐Style Lunch, and Mid-‐Afternoon Break

$45.00 $47.00 $ $

Saturday Evening Banquet (see choices below)

$20.00 $25.00 $ $

Sunday Morning Breakfast $19.00 $21.00 $ $ Please choose one of the following as your Saturday Evening Banquet meal choice: A – Lasagna C – Fried Catfish B – Vegetarian Lasagna D – Pork Tenderloin Are there any special dietary needs: Describe ________________________________________

Total $

— — Hotel Information







Links of InterestDistrict 68 website – http://www.d68tm.orgToastmasters International – http://www.toastmasters.org/

District GovernorBryan Jolley

LGETPhil Varona

LGMRebecca Arnett

IPDGDave Reid

Secretary Lee Wilczynski

TreasurerMartha Whelan

Public Relations OfficerRon Gurba, Jr.

Prison LiaisonAnna Clara Gayle

Division GovernorsA – Ankita Choudhary B – Stacy VicknairC – Jim Eid D – Siva Manickavasagam

Area GovernorsA1 – Jennifer Lofton A2 – Alejandro TornatoA3 – Vacant A4 – Freddie DarlingB5 – Brian Spruill B6 – Arthur JonesB7 – Adelyn Ortlieb B8 – Chontel ParkerC9 – Raymond Brooks C10 – Joyce Perkins DavisC11 – Lori O’Neil D12 – Greg KitchenD13 – Lisa Manning Ambrose D14 – Sam RamirezD15 – Karla Escudero

District 68 Officers

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