Northpark Toastmasters

President’s Distinguished 8 Consecutive Years

Mission: To Inspire, Inform and Serve all Members

February 4, 2009

A Note from the President:

I enjoyed the Toastmasters Leadership Institute training last weekend.  It was great to see so many involved and passionate Toastmaster’s in one place.  There was standing room only in many of the rooms!  As I listened to the discussions during the President’s training, I was reminded once again what an amazing group of individuals you all are and how thankful I am to be part of  such an involved and active club.  We have none of the pettiness I heard discussed by other clubs and I mean NONE!  It has been  a pleasure to work with all of you and to hear the great speeches and evaluations each  week!  You are all such a blessing!!

Welcome New Members!! (26 current members)

Kelley Hutchinson – Promotional Marketer

Matt Lacy – Life Coach

Kevin Holston – Health, Wellness and Productivity Consultant at NASCO

Shea Ellison – Success Catalyst

Stanley “Mac” Smith – Manager at local Accounting firm

Mary Lou Casey – Registered Representative, Principal Financial Group

CONTESTS!  

We had a great International Speech Contest last week.  Thank you to the speakers:  Kevin Holston and John Murrieta.  I will be looking forward to the Area Contest that will be  held on March 6^th at the UPS (more information times will be provided soon).  Special thanks also to all the participants who made the contest run so smoothly:

Patty Boyce  - Contest Master

Darryl Moore – Master Judge

Patrick West – Judge

Bill Hamilton – Judge

Daniel Moskowitz – Judge

Kim Beckett and Nubea Lima- Timer

Kelly Hutchinson – Counter

TABLE TOPICS CONTEST - MARCH 1^st with the winner participating March 6^th in the area contest.

Please let Daniel Moskowitz know if you are interested in participating in the Table Topics Contest.  This is one of the few contests with no preparation, just your story telling ability!  The area contest for this will be the same day as the International Speech Contest.

GOALS!

Please help our club meet our goals and encourage one another to meet individual goals.  (Note the names in red are complete and the names in black are suggestions.  Goals need to be completed by June 30).

Goals for President’s Distinguished Club: 5 out 10 completed!

§       2 CC’s  (Terri Whitt and Jason Adler)

§       2 more CC’s  (Gary C., Jorge Enderica, Kim B., Russell S., or Nubea)

§       1 ACB, ACS or ACG (Daniel Moskowitz)

§       1 more ACB, ACS, or ACG (Patrick West or Bill Hamilton)

§       1 CL, ALB, ALS or DTM Joe Gillis

§       1 more CL, ALB, ALS or DTM Patty Boyce

§       8 total new member – We continue add new members

§       Minimum of 4 Officers training each training 3 Officers just completed

§       Pay dues and Submit Officer list on time completed, (due again in April)

REWARDS!!

Agatha’s Mystery Dinner Theatre

Sunday, March 7^th

Arrive by 5:30, show starts at 6:00

161 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 584-2255

Join us for a fun evening at Agatha’s Mystery Dinner Theater.  The club will pay the cost ($57.50) for members with over a year membership in the club.  For new members with less than a year, the club will pay for half of your ticket, $28.75.  Guests are welcome at a cost of $57.50.  This cost covers a 5 course meal, some wine and the show.  There is a cash bar if you would like to purchase additional drinks.  We will start collecting checks next Monday, February 8^th and the money is due no later than Monday, March 1st.  If you are unable to attend a meeting you may contact Gary Clements or myself and mail the check.

SUGGESTIONS?

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to make your comments to me or another club Officer. 

NEW OFFICER POSITIONS!

Keep in mind the new Officer positions for the 2010 – 2011 calendar year.  We will have elections in June and the new term will start July 1^st.  If you are interested in a particular position, please talk to the Officer serving in that role.  Positions include:  Sgt. of Arms, President, VP of Education, VP of Public Relations, VP of Membership, and Secretary/Treasurer.

Thanks,

Amy Evans