district news
10.20.2009
Frank S. AdamoACS, AL
Godfather of Practical Reasoning Founder's Toastmaster and author Frank S. Adamo, known to many as Francesco, the Godfather of Practical Reasoning, recently wrote a book, titled, 31 Tips to Becoming an Effective Presenter. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is now available through Toastmasters International.
Read the Press Release.
10.23.2008
Division E hosted the District Executive Council (DEC) meeting at the Geezer's in Santa Fe Springs.View the meeting minutes
Archives
08.13.2008
The 77th annual International Convention was held in Calgary, Canada from August 13 through 16, 2008. Many Founder's District members enjoyed the hospitality and excitement of the convention. Read the full report by Norm Cook, DTM.Founder's News Articles
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:54:10
Dedicated Toastmaster and past area governor, Marian Betterton, ACB, CL, passed away peacefully among her family on the morning of January 28, 2010, after a private battle with a cancerous brain tumor. Marian Betterton was nominated as Division D Area Governor of the Year in 2008 – 2009 for her extraordinary efforts to bring Area D4 [...],
FREE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP AT ARCADIA OPEN HOUSEWed, 20 Jan 2010 06:19:07
ARCADIA, CALIF. (Jan 19, 2010) Lance Miller, the 2005 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, will provide a free workshop on interpersonal communication to the public on Monday, February 1, 2010, beginning at 7 pm in the Church of the Good Shepherd at 400 West Duarte Road in Arcadia. The open house is being conducted to [...],
‘Stinky'gives the gift that helps save livesSun, 17 Jan 2010 18:09:32
Former Toastmaster and Founder's District friend gives back to the community and continues to lead by example. The following is a reprint from the LA Daily News – an article by Dennis McCarthy. That kid Stinky from the “Our Gang” comedies turned out to be a real stand-up guy. Who would have thought? Whenever you saw him [...],
Super Storyteller Supports ToastmastersSat, 16 Jan 2010 03:46:38
Comedian Craig Shoemaker, a Founder’s District Communication and Leadership award recipient, encourages people to join Toastmasters. His special brand of humor takes storytelling to new humorous heights and Shoemaker admits it “takes practice.” Watch. Learn. Practice. Storytelling is an advanced speech manual (Item #226K) and covers five key projects: 1. The Folk Tale 2. Let’s Get Personal 3. The [...],
Santa Ana Cityline Gains Inner StrengthSat, 16 Jan 2010 03:27:36
The Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance featured Toastmasters’ Inner Strength (Club 984242) in the Santa Ana Cityline newspaper.,
Fond Farewell to Louis PrestonTue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:51
Louis Preston, writer, speaker, retired University of California Long Beach counselor and professor, member of Achievers club, 9331 and Inner Strength club, 984242, died on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010. Known for his patience, and nonjudgmental acceptance of others, Louis was balanced by a spiritual core, blessed with a velvety rich voice and a talent [...],