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Spring Convention 2006 Recap

Springtime in Paris

(Le printemps à Paris):Vive Toastmasters!

May 12 & 13, 2006

 

District Speech Contest Winners
The District International Speech Contest Winner, Pele Raymond, will compete at the Region IV Conference on June 17, 2006  

   Table Topics   International Speech 
 1st Place   Jim Fiebke   Pele Raymond 
 2nd Place   Dave Goldsworthy   Chez Raginiak 
 3rd Place   Teresa Werneke   Kristin Mannix 







Award Winners

  • Don Murray Award, Linda Samens
  • Lorin Pollmann Award, Cultivated Toastmasters - Club # 4972
  • Lou Novak Award. Garry Teigland
  • Club Visitor Packet Contest,
              1st Place - Happy Talkers
              2nd Place - Sound Bytes
              3rd Place - GRE Energizers
  • 2006 Newsletter Winner, The Morning Toast, St. Paul Speakers
  • 2006 Web Contest Winner, Hutchinson II Toastmasters
  • 2006 Flyer/Brochure Winner, Noontime Expressions
  • 2006 Other PR Contest Winner, Wordsmiths

    Officers Elected

  • District Governor, Jeannette Bauch
  • Lt. Gov. Education & Training, Pat Croal
  • Lt. Gov. Marketing, Joan Watson
  • Central Div. Gov., Kathy Neumiller
  • Eastern Div. Gov., Waheed Ayinde
  • Frontier Div. Gov., Joe Brabeck
  • International Div. Gov., Lyndah Korpela
  • Metro Div. Gov., Craig Ostrem
  • Northern Div. Gov., Georgia Thometz
  • Prairie Div. Gov., Bret Jenkin
  • Rivers Div. Gov., Cathy Sever
  • Southern Div. Gov., Terry Ragan
  • Western Div. Gov., Elke Stephan

    Communication and Leadership Recipient

    Judge Pamela G. Alexander of the Fourth Judicial District, Minnesota was selected as the 2006 C & L award winner. Judge Alexander was appointed as the first African-American judge in Hennepin County in 1983, as a Municipal Court Judge. She was promoted to District Court Judge in 1986, where she currently serves.



     

    Keynote Speakers

    Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking
    Keynote: "The Way of Champions”

    In the summer of 1981 Craig Valentine spoke with such as pronounced lisp that his friend's father jokingly referred to him as "Daffy Duck." What did this do to the fragile 10-year old kid? It silenced him for the next 5 years. Then, through a series of fortunate and unfortunate events, Valentine discovered the 3 G's to Greatness and began his climb into a brand new life of success, which now takes him around the world as a professional speaker.

    Sherri Wood 2004-2006 International Director, Region IV
    Keynote: "Find Your Voice, Serve Your World"

    The 2nd Year Region IV International Director from District 64 in Winnipeg, Canada is Sherri Wood. She is thrilled to continue her work with the Districts in Region IV this year and on the Board of Directors. Sherri’s passion is success through service, innovation and growth. Serving the members of Region IV using innovative ideas for success and encouraging growth in both club and member numbers. A Toastmaster for 14 years, Sherri has been involved in building over 15 clubs. She works at CancerCare Manitoba as an Administrative Officer and has been married to fellow Toastmaster Larry Vilk, ATM-S for almost 23 years.

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