Word of the Day

Are you the Grammarian for this week's meeting? If you are, you might want to check this blog daily to see the "Word of the Day." Just look on the right-hand column of the site to get the "Word of the Day" from The Free Dictionary. If you have a word that you really like to hear or read, send it to me and we will start a list of "Member's Favorite Word."

You Know You Are A Toastmaster When...

You know you are a Toastmaster when you hear someone say "Ah," "Um," or "Ya Know" while speaking, and a bell rings in the back of your mind. Share with us when you knew you were a Toastmaster. Send an email or add a comment below.

New Polling Feature

We have added a polling feature to this blog.  Take a look at the right-hand column and you will see our first poll question.  We can use this feature to ask our members how they feel about making changes in the club.  If you have any ideas for a poll, let me know.

New Officers

Congratulations to the following members who were elected officers of the Club for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010: 

Walter Bald President

John Jacobson Vice President Education

Anthony Wilcher Vice President Membership

Tim Adler  Vice President Public Relations

Carl Sanderson Secretary

Stephen Marinaccio Treasurer

Eduardo Cardenas Sergeant at Arms

James Meringolo Deputy Sergeant at Arms

Cynthia McGuire  Mentor Chair

Congratulations also go to Chris McGuire and John J. Schneyer, Jr. who gave their Ice Breakers.

Elections

Boca Raton Toastmasters,

"The reason we have such a great club is that we've been blessed with some spectacular people serving as officers!"

TONIGHT...Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7:00p.m. Boca Raton Toastmasters' Club 3299 will hold 2009/2010 club officer elections.

Fellow Toastmasters...YOUR ATTENDANCE TO THIS IMPORTANT MEETING IS NEEDED!

Thank you to all of you in advance for your willingness to serve.

ALL NOMINEES SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GIVE A ONE MINUTE CAMPAIGN SPEECH.

By serving as an officer you will capitalize on the wonderful opportunities Toastmasters will offer you. "Plus, there's a unique joy that comes about only from serving others. " If you want to GROW in CONFIDENCE, EXPERIENCE, and as a LEADER . . . step out of your comfort zone and move forward to new and exciting heights.

Thank you for your participation.

TOASTMASTERS DISTRICT 47 CONFERENCE WINNERS

DRUM ROLL PLEASE…..

 

Here are some of the Winners of the District 47 Spring Conference:

Table Topics Winner:  Barry Rinehart

International Speech Contest Winner: Barry Rinehart

Congratulations, Barry, for an exemplary presentation!!

Barry will go on to compete at the 2009 Region VIII Conference, June 25 – 27, to be held at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro, N.C.

The 2009 International convention will be August 12 - 15 in the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

 

Officer Elections:

Division D Governor:  Karen Novek

District 47 Secretary:  Patricia Martinez

District 47 Spring Conference

I hope that everyone is enjoying the District 47 Spring Conference this weekend in Tampa.  I'm sure you will learn a lot, but more importantly you will have a great time with all of our fellow Toastmasters. Bring back lots of pics!