Spring Conference 2015 - program

District 13 Toastmasters 2015 Spring Conference DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Washington, PA

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SPRING CONFERENCEDISTRICT 13

April 24 & 25, 2015Toastmasters: Simply the Best!

Sharon A. Hill, author, speaker and MBA spent more than 20 years as a development and marketing manager at Fortune 500 giant IBM.

She is the president of Sharon Hill International which is her motivational and educational speaking business. Sharon is a certified etiquette trainer, trained by the American Business Etiquette Trainers Association, member of the National Speakers Association, and a Toastmasters International Director responsible for setting strategy for the organization.

Sharon is also a Certified Communicator from Duke University and frequent speaker at corporations, universities, and associations.

Sharon has served on several Boards of Directors and is currently:

• 2013-2015 Toastmasters International Director• 2014-2015 Board of Directors President for Big Brothers Big Sisters – Raleigh Chapter • 2013-2014 Past President for the National Association of Women Business Owners- Raleigh

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Sharon is the author of four books that focus on etiquette, succeeding in college and corporate America. She has appeared on NBC’s MyCarolina and has been heard on numerous radio programs throughout the country.

She is a member of the National Associate of Black MBAs (Raleigh Chapter). Finally, Sharon has a weekly talk show host called “Today’s Business” in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for station 97.9 WCHL.

She is married to her soul mate, Elmer Hill, and lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

District 13 Toastmasters welcomes International Director for Region 7,Distinguished Toastmaster,Sharon Anita Hill!

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AgendaDG, LGET, LGM, and Chairs GreetingsDistrict Executive CommitteeKeynote SpeakerEvaluation ContestMorning Workshops Recognition LuncheonConference SponsorsAfternoon WorkshopInternational Speech ContestRevitalized Educational Program2015 International Convention

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Table of Contents and Agenda

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RegistrationFriday Night Fun Night

Ballroom Ballroom

Registration Credential Check-inBreakfast BuffetLine up of Banners/Lineup of District Officers Opening CeremoniesSharon Anita HillBreak and briefing for Evaluation Speech Contest Evaluation ContestBreakMorning Workshops BreakRecognition LuncheonBreakAfternoon WorkshopBreak and briefing for International Speech ContestInternational Speech ContestBreak and CredentialsDistrict Council MeetingBreakCocktailsInternational Banquet

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Dear Fellow Toastmasters and Welcome Guests,

Welcome to the District 13 Spring 2015 Conference, Toastmasters: Simply the Best. It is our hope that when you return home from this conference you will be uplifted, excited and ready to reach for the STARS in your Toastmasters Club and in your life outside of Toastmasters.

I encourage you to really connect with the people you meet here and stay in contact. You never know the connections you make here, may change your life. I have seen Toastmasters acquaintances become lifelong friendships, business partners and even family. I can personally say, the people I have met though this organization have completely changed my life in so many ways. I have to say, they really are “Simply the Best.”

A special thank you to Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, Josué Batista and conference chairs, Tracy and Virgil Eichenlaub with their team for all of their work the past several months coordinating the details of this conference, from food to fun, tablecloths to timers, and speakers to spreadsheets; the details take coordination and consideration. There are teams of people that have taken care of all the details from handling registration, promotion and program

development, sponsorships, educational workshops, Friday fun night, gift baskets, set up and of course contests. They have put in countless hours planning and preparing for you to be able to have the best possible experience here this weekend. Please make sure to thank the volunteers for their service. Thank you to our keynote speaker, Sharon Anita- Hill, DTM, ID for taking the time to attend this conference and for sharing your deep and wide knowledge of Toastmasters with us. We appreciate you. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage you become a Theory of One STAR by STriving to reaching one communication award, Achieving one leadership award and Recruiting a new member. There are 66 days left in this Toastmasters year to reach our goals as individuals, as clubs and as a district. I want you to become the best you can possibly be as a communicator and as a leader. I also want to see District 13 flourish, to be Simply the Best! What is great is that those two things are totally in alignment with each other. Our success is like a race, in that we are striving to do our best as an individual and push through when we sometimes don’t want to push through. A relay, in that we have to rely on each other and pass the baton on to our teammates; and though we can’t run their leg of the race, we can cheer them on while they run. A marathon, in that it takes some time to prepare and complete. A sprint, in that the time is shorter than we may want, and can leave us breathless in the pursuit of our goal. A triathlon, in that it takes three areas to become well-rounded. (communication, leadership and people). So I now ask you, will you run with me, all the way to the end of this race? Let’s hold nothing back! Let’s Lead the Way and Leave a Legacy of success in our homes, our work, our community. Wishing you Simply the Best,

Melissa McGavick, DTMDistrict 13, District Governor, [email protected]

Melissa McGavick, DTM District 13 Governor

District Governor

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Lieutenant Governor Education & TrainingGreetings Fellow Toastmasters and Friends, As your District 13 Lieutenant Governor Education and Training, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to our District 13 2015 Spring Conference. The conference’s theme, “Toastmasters: Simply the Best!”, is more relevant now than ever before. It is not about what we are, it is about what we do; not about what we have, but what we give away; not about what we know or where we stand on some issues, the “when” of our timing, or the “why”; instead, it is the “how” we relate to others what really matters.

Toastmasters is the single most significant movement of our time. Toastmasters is connecting people all over the world under a common goal: becoming the best communicators and leaders. We all have the opportunity to enhance our lives and the lives of others around us by using Toastmasters’ program, the very best!

A significant number of dedicated and passionate Toastmasters and friends are working very hard to make this event possible, thank you so much! They have prepared an unique and relevant program filled with workshops and activities in direct alignment with our shared values and interests. I also hope that the conference will be a remarkable opportunity for you to meet and network with your fellow Toastmasters and guests.

Our very special guest, International Director, Sharon Anita Hill, is here to enlighten us and inspire us. Sharon, thank you for coming to our conference!

As the district officer responsible for educational strategies, I want to hear ideas and suggestions from you. There are several opportunities for becoming involved as a volunteer and leader during the last three month of this Toastmsasters International year 2014-2015. Welcome again! By being here, you are making our District 13 Spring Conference, “Toastmasters: Simply the Best”, a sure success! Cheers!

Josué Batista, DTM District 13, Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training, [email protected]

Josué Batista, DTM Lieutenant Governor Education & Training


Lieutenant Governor Marketing

Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB Lt. Governor Marketing

Fellow Toastmasters and guests, welcome to our Spring Conference in Washington, PA. I believe in making the Toastmaster experience available to all who are interested in participating; and I want all Toastmaster members to have a positive, supportive and beneficial experience in their club. Our District Conferences are designed to enhance the Toastmaster experience, and provide members an opportunity to learn, connect with others, and have fun as they continue their Toastmaster journey.

Toastmaster Conferences are also a time to celebrate our accomplishments and be inspired to finish the Toastmaster year strong and achieve our goals. I hope you will be able to join your fellow members in celebrating the results of the hard work that they have done, and I hope you will be inspired to reach your next goal whether it’s giving one more speech, taking on a new leadership opportunity or sharing the experience by inviting a new guest to a club meeting.

Enjoy the conference!

Eric ShultzLt. Governor Marketing, 2014-2015

Spring Conference Co-ChairsVirgil and Tracy Eichenlaub

Tracey Eichenlaub, ACS, ALBVirgil Eichenlaub, ACG, ALB

Dear fellow Toastmasters, Tracy and I are very excited to chair the District 13 Spring Conference. We know you will have fun Friday night with music through the years. Saturday is filled with great speeches, evaluations, and workshops. An added highlight: our International Director, Sharon Anita Hill, will be our awesome keynote speaker. District 13 Spring conference is simply the best!


Spring Conference Co-ChairsVirgil and Tracy Eichenlaub

District 13 GovernorMelissa McGavick, DTM

Lieutenant Governor Education & TrainingJosué Batista, DTM

Lieutenant Governor MarketingEric Shultz, ACB, ALB

Immediate Past District GovernorSteve Templeton, DTM, IPDG

Public Relations OfficerCarolyn Krachkowski, ACB, ALB

District SecretaryGale Hauck, ACB, ALB

District TreasurerBruce Tenenbaum, ACS, ALB

Sergeant At ArmsIlona Berkoben, DTM

Division A GovernorJay Fisher, ACB, ALB

Division B GovernorLisa Pustelak, DTM

Division C GovernorJennifer Sell, DTM

Division D GovernorBetsy Johnsen, ACB, ALB

District Executive Committee 2014-2015

Division A

Area 1 GovernorChris Rodenbush, ACG, ALB

Area 2 GovernorHollis Batista, ACG, ALB

Area 3 GovernorKandice Shomo, CC, ALB

Area 4 GovernorCarol McClain, ACB, ALB

Area 5 GovernorMark Kozlowski, DTM

Division C

Area 21 GovernorDave Jones, ACS, ALB

Area 22 GovernorLong Trinh, CC

Area 23 GovernorJill Tuttle, CC, CL

Area 24 GovernorJames Gurksnis, ACB, ALB

Division D

Area 31 GovernorScott Herring, ACS, ALB

Area 32 GovernorAshley Nowlen, ACB, ALB

Area 33 GovernorPaul Matthews, ACS, ALB

Area 34 GovernorZenia Ayrton, ACG, ALB

Area 35 GovernorCarolyn Krachkowski,ACB, ALB

Division B

Area 11 GovernorMike Staropoli, ACB

Area 12 GovernorKathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ALB

Area 13 GovernorBill Diamond, ACG, CL

Area 14 GovernorMary Yonkers, DTM


Main Ballroom | 8:30 am - 9:15 am

Understanding andAppreciating GenerationalDifferences

Each generation has specific values and preferences that are unique to members of that generation. Differences between the generations can lead to misunderstanding, resentment, and dislike.

Objective: At the end of this discussion, you will know:

• The four generations• How each generation’s thinking was

shaped and how to appreciate each other.

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Sharon Anita Hill | Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker Shannon Anita Hill


Evaluation Contest

Evaluation Contest Agenda Main Ballroom | 9:30 am - 10:45 am

Contestant Briefing Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALBChief Judge Briefing Ruth Ray, DTM, PDG, PID

Call to Order Kevin Margo, CL

Welcome Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALB

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Katina Boetger-Hunter ____ ____ Lisa D’Onofrio ____ ____ Erin Dyer ____ ____ Vanessa Matthews ____ ____ Lawrence Olek ____ ____ Matthew Rehder ____ ____ Stephanie Richman ____ ____ Alexis Sanders ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALB

Model Speaker Claudette Biers

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 Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALB

Presentation of Awards Melissa McGavick, DTM Josué Batista, DTM

Announcements Joe Furmanski, ACB, ALB


Michael Staropoli, ACB is in his third year as a Toastmaster. He is an Advance Communicator Bronze. In addition, he is currently serves as the Area 11 Governor, the Immediate Past President of the Aspinwall Club, and a member of both the Aspinwall Club and the upcoming new Oakmont Club. Michael has over 28 years of experience in sales and management and works in the Dale Carnegie’s Communication and Leadership Sales Division.

Dawn Staropoli, CL joined Toastmasters in April 2013. When I first joined Toastmasters, it was to overcome my fear of speaking in front of others. I would visibly shake, get nauseated, and feel as if I was going to faint. In less than two years, I have overcome most of my fears of speaking in front of others. I still get nervous but I don’t want to faint. In the almost two years with Toastmasters, I have completed my Competent Leader, become a coach for another club and have become involved in starting a new club.

Dawn and Mike Staropoli from Aspinwall Toastmasters will be presenting a two-part workshop on mentoring. Part one will focus on the benefits of mentoring and be presented by Mike. During Part two, Dawn will share with you ways to implement a successful and strong mentoring program in your club.

Mike and Dawn Staropoli – Mentoring

Michael Staropoli, ACBBreakout Room 1 |10:55 am -11:45 am

Dawn Staropoli, CLBreakout Room 1 |10:55 am -11:45 am

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Mario Gomez, CC is currently an Information Technology Proposal Analyst with the Bayer Business and Technology Services Division of North America. He served in the military for 15 years and has been a member of the Bayer Toastmasters Club since 2011. Recently he was awarded the Competent Communicator achievement and is now working toward completing the Advanced Communicator Bronze program.

He is a former VP of Membership at the Bayer Toastmasters Club of Pittsburgh. He has completed at 31 day fresh vegetable and fruit juice fast and is very exciting to speak with you today about the “Power of Juicing”.Mario says:

“There is a significant body of scientific, medical and epidemiological research in the American Medical journal which indicates that the daily consumption of fresh organic vegetable and fruit juices will result in dramatic health benefits and weight loss. With that being said it is my distinct honor and pleasure to share with you the ‘Power of Juicing’ and my personal testimony concerning the amazing health benefits from drinking freshly made vegetable and fruit juices.”

Mario Gomez – The Power of Juicing

Mario Gomez, CCBreakout Room 2 |10:55 am -11:45 am

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Sue Ellis, ACB, ALB is the President and a founding member of the two-year old Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters club, which has won the Presidents Distinguished award for both years. As a previous consultant for Franklin International, now Franklin Covey, Sue traveled throughout the United States helping top executives learn how to be more productive. Currently, Sue is the owner and CEO of PeopleLearn LLC, an elearning and consulting firm. With more than 27 years in the adult learning industry as a curriculum designer and trainer, Sue has had the opportunity to work with large groups and individuals in one-on-one coaching sessions. Sue is also an award-winning artist, event planner, and a researcher for emergency planning and preparedness.

Expect an interactive experience!• Learn how to capture your audience’s attention and

keep it using eye contact, good voice projection, pacing, articulation, body language, and facial expressions.

• Learn the power behind storytelling and showmanship.• Learn the secret “key” ingredient to successful

presentations!

Sue Ellis – Captivate Your Audience!

Sue Ellis, ACB, ALBBreakout Room 3 |10:55 am -11:45 am

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Membership and Club Building

Recognition Luncheon

Clubs Achieving the Smedly Award A 02 3842479 AETNA Speaking On the Moon 6

Clubs Achieving the Talk Up Toastmasters Award A 5 847 South Hills Toastmasters Club 6C 24 2954 Monroeville Club 10B 11 970596 Aspinwall Toastmasters 7B 12 9843 Cranberry Area Toastmasters Club 6B 12 3331281 Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters Club 6D 34 9881 Oakland Club 6

Clubs Achieving the Beat The Clock Award This promotion will run 5/1/2015 to 6/30/2015

Charter Strong ClubsD 35 3883874 Highmark BRG Toastmasters 20B 12 9843 Cranberry Area Toastmasters Club 21D 35 4293877 Speaking. Delivered. 21A 1 3727552 Toastmasters Carrick PA 23B 12 3331281 Cranberry High Noon TM Club 230D 0A 4460845 Seton Hill Toastmasters 24A 3 1599454 TM of Mylan Chestnut Ridge 24A 3 3655608 Mylan Toastmasters Greenbag Road 24D 32 1399775 Toasting US! 24B 11 970596 Aspinwall Toastmasters 25B 13 2255 Earlybirds Club 25C 22 4287514 FQ Toasters 25D 31 5592 BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club 25A 1 3408 Bettis Club 27B 12 1276571 Westinghouse Toastmasters Club 27C 24 2954 Monroeville Club 27D 31 845118 Toastmasters in the Tower 280D 0A 4437161 Impaqt Toastmasters 29C 23 1768843 Butter Side Up 29A 2 1014683 Bayer Toastmasters Club 30A 2 3131821 Toast -N- Shout 35C 23 5282 BPMI Toastmasters Club 35A 4 2472 North Hills Club 370D 0A 4520686 Williams Energy In Motion TM 42


Membership and Club Building


Club Sponsors4287514 FQ Toasters Janna Walkiewicz, CC, ALB4287514 FQ Toasters Jennifer Sell, DTM4437161 Impaqt Toastmasters Eric Shultz, ACB, ALB4437161 Impaqt Toastmasters Thomas Manspeaker4460845 Seton Hill Toastmasters Edith Cook 4293877 Speaking. Delivered. Katrina Manning4293877 Speaking. Delivered. Lance Snow, DTM3727552 Toastmasters Carrick, PA Carolyn Krachkowski, ACB, ALB3727552 Toastmasters Carrick, PA Zenia Ayrton, ACG, ALB4520686 Williams Energy in Motion Christopher Phelan4520686 Williams Energy In Motion Hollis Batista, ACG, ALB

New Club Mentors4287514 FQ Toasters Janna Walkiewicz, CC, ALB4437161 Impaqt Toastmasters Alexis Sanders, CC4460845 Seton Hill Toastmasters Karissa Kilgore4293877 Speaking. Delivered. Joseph Furmanski, ACB, ALB4293877 Speaking. Delivered. Lance Snow, DTM3727552 Toastmasters Carrick, PA Carolyn Krachkowski, ACB, ALB3727552 Toastmasters Carrick, PA Christopher Rodenbush, ACG, ALB4520686 Williams Energy In Motion Don Fernald4520686 Williams Energy In Motion Mario Gomez,CC

Club Coaches1299 Nittany Club Maureen Desorcie, CC2723 VA Club Dawn Staropoli, CL2723 VA Club Michael Staropoli, ACB


Communication Awards


Competent Communicator Joseph Arnold 672Brian Belkowski 1462Linda Berardelli 1938740Claudette Biers 3842479Heather Carmello 631552Isabel Casamassa 2472John Casamassa 2472Shawna Cassick 856827Marcia Chickis 1014683John Clarke 144Randy Coates 2954Michael Egenlauf 1014683Lisa Frederick 4021Rebecca Glucksman 9881Mario Gomez 1014683Angela Hall 845118Lin Hitt 5592Phramaha Jundadal 631552Sweta Kayal 3749David Keefer 6189Edward Knauff 3331281Donna Koenig 1938740Melissa Krause 2472Mary Lehett 9057Jason Mudd 3124764Caleb Muller 5211Amanda Parker 847Janet Pastorius 1276571Jamelle Peck 1913Deborah Rhodes 2723Darlene Russell 3124764David Russell 631552Alexis Sanders 631552Emory Sen 2954David Shine 1768843Jodi Singer 1938740Scott Sjolander 1887763Karl Sluga 4021Philip Sukenik 1107196Rajalakshmi Sunder 1913

Jose Tafla 3124764Tiffany Tye 5592Pete van de Gohm 1014683Anne Vincent 2954Gary Williams 85Brandon Wohlers 3374512Purenza Wu 3331281Trevor Yannayon 847Dawn Yuhas 3331281

Advanced Communicator Bronze Missie Berteotti 1462Justin Conley 8028Chana Deray 631552Abdullah Ekin 1014683Sue Ellis 3331281Michael Gasperini 5592Michelle Hall 3331281Thomas Harper 5211Macall Holsinger 1599454Carolyn Krachkowski 3727552Lisa Schatz 462Jennifer Sell 1231Michael Staropoli 970596Patti Thor 7132Richard Zollne 2954

Advanced Communicator SilverMichael Cortes 2705Gale Hauck 1276571Scott Herring 845118Daniel Hurley 2472Margaret Manary-Watson 2472Paul Matthews 1646William McMarlin 631552 Advanced Communicator GoldHollis Batista 1462Virgil Eichenlaub 686843Jerry Horn 631552

Dana Mitnik 901Christopher Rodenbush 3408Lisa Pustelak 6189


Leadership AwardsCompetent LeaderMax Almeida 970596Joseph Arnold 672Julie Bernas 1276571Luella Broe 1104Stuart Camero 5282Amanda Campbell 3408Marcia Chickis 1014683Ashlea Currey 1599454Tracy Eichenlaub 2885Virgil Eichenlaub 686843Kathi Finch 9843Dierdre Gay 1913Angela Hall 845118Arax Hovsepian 3331281Virginia Howard 1306484Lawrence Irr 738559Christopher Jones 845118Justin Kurp 3408Alesia Langston 3842479Carol McClain 3600773Kathleen Mehaffey 2954Diana Messich 970596Donald Michel 1276571Dana Mitnik 901Caleb Muller 5211Carol Obernauer 1616929Ian Pease 85Jamelle Peck 1913Leslie Pollard 1306484Lori Rankin 8028Justin Ross 5282Katherine Scanga 845118Elizabeth Spano 845118Dawn Staropoli 970596Christopher Steele 5282Robert Stottlemyer 5282Kathleen Stutz 3408Patti Thor 7132Jill Tuttle 1104Tiffany Tye 5592

Pete van de Gohm 1014683Kevin Van Valkenburgh 1455659Purenza Wu 3331281Camellia Yang 9881

Advanced Leader Bronze Joseph Arnold 672Justin Conley 8028Tyler Crummy 1276571Julia Glover 856827Neenah Grigsby-Boyd 631552James Gurksnis 4021William McMarlin 631552Dana Mitnik 901Michelle Pekich 9843Stephanie Simmons 3124764Heather Sotomayor 5592Elizabeth Spano 845118Chelsea Stotka 1599454Janna Walkiewicz 1219Richard Zollner 2954

Advanced Leader SilverMatthew Harper 1082238Jerry Horn 631552Jill Perry 85Lisa Pustelak 6189 High Performance Leadership ProjectDavid Geibel 2255Jerry Horn 6308Rachel Kenyon 8028Jill Perry 85

Distinguished Toastmaster Lisa Pustelak 6189 Jerry Horn 631552



STARS and Awards


Triple Crown AwardsCornwall, Mary Beth 5 LDREXC, CC, LDREXC, ALS, DTMSell, Jennifer L. 5 ALS, ACB, LDREXC, ALB, CLEichenlaub, Virgil 4 ALB, CC, ACG, CLHorn, Jerry W. 4 LDREXC, ACG, ALS, DTMO’Connell, Sharel 4 LDREXC, CL, ACB, ALBArnold, Joseph A. 3 CC, ALB, CLDunlop, Nate 3 ACB, CL, ALBEllis, Sue Ann 3 ACB, ALB, CLIrr, Lawrence G. 3 ACB, CL, CCMitnik, Dana A 3 ACG, CL, ALBLisa Pustelak 3 ACG, ALS, DTMSpano, Elizabeth A. 3 ALB, CL, CCYagelski, Paul R. 3 DTM, ACG, ALSZollner, Richard G. 3 CL, ACB, ALB

President’s Distinguished Clubs A 2 1014683 Bayer Toastmasters ClubA 4 2472 North Hills ClubB 12 3331281 Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters ClubC 24 2954 Monroeville ClubD 31 845118 Toastmasters in the Tower

Select Distinguished Clubs B 11 970596 Aspinwall ToastmastersB 12 1276571 Westinghouse Toastmasters ClubD 31 5592 BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club

Distinguished Clubs A 1 3408 Bettis ClubA 3 1599454 Toastmasters of Mylan Chestnut RidgeB 12 9843 Cranberry Area Toastmasters ClubB 13 2255 Earlybirds Club

Individual Sponsor AwardsJames Adam Cich 11Anthony J. Bender 5Jennifer Sell, DTM 4Jennifer Suh Prince 4Michael Bloeser, DTM 4Ruth E. Ray, DTM, PID 4Angela M. Rogers, DTM 3Ellen Franklin 3Justin Conley, ACB, ALB 3Richard P. Ley, DTM 3Sue Ann Ellis, ACB, ALB 3

Theory of One StarJustin Charles Conley 1 communication 1 leadership 3 membersSue Ann Ellis 1 communication 2 leadership 3 membersJennifer L. Sell 1 communication 4 leadership 4 membersVirgil Eichenlaub 1 communication 1 leadership 1 memberTyler Crummy 1 communication 1 leadership 1 member


Milestone Club Anniversaries5 YEARS1455659 Cherrington1399775 Toasting US!

10 YEARS714756 Pitt738559 Bruceton602362 The Next Step

15 YEARS1913 Federal Building 9881 Oakland

20 YEARS6189 Noon-Timer

25 YEARS1462 City of Bridges

Over 50 YEARS 1646 Dawn Patrol 54 Years2954 Monroeville 56 Years2885 Central West Virginia 56 Years2705 Eriez 57 Years2292 New Castles First 57 Years2472 North Hills 57 Years2255 Earlybirds 58 Years1231 Johnstown 61 Years1219 State College 62 Years902 Achievers 64 Years901 McKeesport Area 64 Years847 South Hills 64 Years144 Pittsburgh 75 Years



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Need to take charge of your health?Change habits that don’t serve you?

Overcome resistance to change?

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It doesn’t matter how many times you have tried and failed.Experience my “Change Laboratory” -- and see for yourself!

In your personalized program, unique to YOU, learn to make lasting changes by shifting your mindset,

implementing principles of Positive Psychology (backed by science).

Offering Solutions for a Healthier & Happier YOU through:One-on-One Personalized Coaching

Workshops & SeminarsCorporate Wellness Programs (Lunch n’ Learn workshops)

INSPIRING CHANGE FOR RADIANT HEALTH

Ilona Berkoben, MDDistinguished Toastmaster

Health and Wellness EducatorConsultant & Coach

Call 724-994-9572 today to schedule a free 20-minute

consultation!

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Need to take charge of your health?Change habits that don’t serve you?

Overcome resistance to change?

Create the healthiest and best version of yourself!

It doesn’t matter how many times you have tried and failed.Experience my “Change Laboratory” -- and see for yourself!

In your personalized program, unique to YOU, learn to make lasting changes by shifting your mindset,

implementing principles of Positive Psychology (backed by science).

Offering Solutions for a Healthier & Happier YOU through:One-on-One Personalized Coaching

Workshops & SeminarsCorporate Wellness Programs (Lunch n’ Learn workshops)

INSPIRING CHANGE FOR RADIANT HEALTH

Ilona Berkoben, MDDistinguished Toastmaster

Health and Wellness EducatorConsultant & Coach

Call 724-994-9572 today to schedule a free 20-minute

consultation!

IHB Consulting, LLC™www.ihbhealthandwellness.com


Earl Nicodemus, ACB, ALB from West Liberty University Toastmasters will provide instruction in creating and using PowerPoint presentations that engage your audience members.

At this workshop, learn to go from boring to amazing: create PowerPoint presentations that engage your audience members.

You will learn: how to define your message so that it can be enhanced using PowerPoint; tips for creating slides with visual appeal which can have an emotional impact on your audience members; how to use some of the tools in PowerPoint to create an effective presentation; how to use hyperlinks and custom animations; how to transfer your PowerPoint presentation to your iPhone or iPad and more!

Earl Nicodemus – PowerPoint, the Social Medium

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Earl Nicodemus, ACB, ALBBreakout Room 1 |1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Workshops


Sam Wieder, DTM is a professional speaking coach and Certified NLP Trainer who specializes in working with coaches, consultants, and chiropractors who want to sharpen their marketing messages and attract clients through public speaking. With over 30 years of public speaking experience, he has keynoted association conferences, led numerous speaking and networking workshops, and is a past winner of the District 13 Toastmasters Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests. Sam has coached a high-school speech and debate team, taught college-level business communication classes, and led “Speak and Win Clients” coaching groups for professionals. He is also the author of The Speech Title Cookbook: Proven Recipes for Speech and Seminar Titles that Sell.

Great public speakers know how to engage people’s attention and deliver their message in a way that is clear, impactful, and

motivating. Enabling them to do all of this and more is their ability to tell compelling, purposeful stories.

You too can command this ability—and you don’t even have to search far and wide for stories to tell. Your life experience is a gold mine of story material that you can draw upon to bring almost any message to life. You simply need to learn how to mine that gold and mold it into a form that conveys your message.

Come learn from professional speaking coach Sam Wieder how to harness your story power. Discover how to use your personal stories to captivate, educate, illuminate, and motivate just about anyone.

Sam Wieder – Story Power – How to Tell Engaging and Motivating Personal Stories

Sam Wieder, DTMBreakout Room 2 |1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

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Afternoon Workshops


International Speech Contest

International Speech Contest Agenda Main Ballroom | 2:25 pm - 4:10 pm

Contestant Briefing Russell Drake, DTM, PDGChief Judge Briefing Stephanie Scott, DTM PDG

Call to Order Kevin Margo, CL

Welcome Russell Drake, DTM, PDG

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Malissa Clay ____ ____ Kathi Finch ____ ____ Justin Kurp ____ ____ Vanessa Matthews ____ ____ Don Michel ____ ____ Lawrence Olek ____ ____ David Russell ____ ____ Michael Stanley ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Russell Drake, DTM, PDG

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 Russell Drake, DTM, PDG

Presentation of Awards Melissa McGavick, DTM Josué Batista, DTM

Announcements Russell Drake, DTM, PDG

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