Welcome

Hear From Our District Governor,
Heath Suddleson, DTM

Welcome to the 2007-2008 Toastmasters year in District 27. We have had many successes in the past years and I expect the year ahead to hold many more successes. Our District Staff has been working hard since May to devise plans and put them into action. Our mission is to serve you and your clubs.

Our theme this year is Ideas, Enthusiasm, and ACTION! Just like Hollywood has lights, camera, action as its version of Ready, Set, Go! we have our own version.

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The District 27 Spring Conference
is coming: May 24, 2008

The District 27 2008 Spring Conference, featuring the Evaluation and International Speech Contests will be held at the Crystal City Marriott on Saturday, May 24. The conference theme is "A Presidential Visit by Chris Ford, DTM" (that's Chris' photo to the left) and of course there is the District theme of "Ideas, Enthusiasm, Action!" For more information, See the Spring Conference Details.

Hear from Our Lieutenant Governor for Education and Training,
Lillian Cooke, DTM

As the District 27 Lt. Gov. Education & Training, I have three (3) things on my mind right now.  First is the District 27 Spring Conference, second educational and leadership awards, and third the upcoming Toastmasters Year (July 1, 2008 thru June 30, 2009).

First, the District 27 Spring Conference is almost here, and I am so excited. I hope you are excited, too. The cost of registration is a little higher than previous conferences but there are a few extra things that we need to cover with this being a holiday weekend and an International President's Visit.

The Toastmasters International President, DTM Chris Ford, will be to celebrate with us. It is a rare opportunity, indeed, to meet a sitting International President. There are over 90 Districts world-wide so a President can only visit a few per year. Chris will conduct a plenary session right after lunch.

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All US clubs must file IRS form 990-N no later than May 15, 2008.

See the IRS regulations described by Toastmasters International.

Clubs can win in the "Beat the Clock" contest!

From now until June 30 your club can participate in the Beat the Clock contest and win valuable prizes as you build club membership. Add five new, dual, or reinstated members to your club's roster between May 1 and June 30 and you will receive:

• a Beat the Clock ribbon for your club banner and a script from the The Better Speaker Series, The Successful Club Series or The Leadership Excellence Series.
• a $25 gift certificate from a Toastmasters bookstore.
• chances in a drawing for additional gift certificates worth $75, $50, or $25. Your club wiil receive one entry for each new member.

Toastmasters Leadership Institute

It's time for the Summer training sessions. Every officer needs to attend 2 hours of training.

Who should go and why?

• Club officers: Training will give you valuable information on how to perform your job and improve your Club.

• Club Members:
  • Electives which are offered are always very informative.
  • You can sit in on the officer sessions to see what your officers do so you can help them make your club the best.
  • You can see what officer you want to be next year by sitting in on the officer classes.
  • See the TLI FAQ for other reasons.

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