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  • Good Luck Victoria

    Our beloved past District Governor, Victoria Dotson, DTM, is relocating to the state of Washington and this will be our last chance to enjoy her company and say our goodbyes. Second Stage Club #3742 is hosting an Open House party on Saturday May 10 in the honor of Victoria. The party is located at the…

  • Invest For Success

    Founder’s District Governor, Harry Yan, DTM, speaks at the 25th Anniversary party for Possibilities Unlimited Club #7368 on April 25, 2014.

  • Only Two Months Left!

    THERE ARE ONLY TWO MONTHS LEFT IN OUR TOASTMASTERS YEAR! We’ve accomplished so much in those first nine months and yet we still have a lot of work to do.

  • Discovering the Roots of the Founder’s District

    The Founder’s District began in a squabble. In 1944 the first Toastmasters district, District One (which still exists along the west side of Los Angeles) covered much of Southern California, a vast area. The need to divide this district to provide better club support came before the Toastmaster International Board. The problem was everyone wanted…

  • Invest for Success

    Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has a net worth of $63.1 billion and is ranked the fourth wealthiest man in the world according to Forbes. His gift of $2 billion in Berkshire stock to the Gates Foundation in July, brought his lifetime giving to $20 billion. What was the secret to his success?

  • Our 70 Year Pipeline to Toastmasters International Founder’s District is the “funnel,” that has been bringing the benefits and value of Toastmasters to all of us in Southern California, since 1944. Founders District’s 70th Birthday/Anniversary is cause to celebrate. For 3,500 of us members, we are proud to be part of Founder’s District, whose birthplace…

  • Meeting Dr. Ralph Smedley

    Dave Gardner, DTM, Founder’s District Past District Governor 1992-1993, talks about the time he met the founder of Toastmasters International, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley.

  • 2014 Spring District Conference

    It’s Founder’s District 70th Anniversary At the Founder’s District Conference on May 3rd we will celebrate 70 years of Founders and 90 years of Toastmasters International. The day is planned with lots of happenings to keep you informed. The day will start at 9 am with registration and networking. The serious business starts with the…

  • In this issue: Find “Founder” and score Conference Tickets! Happy Birthday to Founder’s District. Interviews with Jennifer Elam, Division Governor of the Year, and Alex Ruiz, Toastmaster of the Year. Increase your club’s Fun Factor. Finding your voice. The Qualified Speaker’s Program. The wonderful (and terrible) Table Topics. And more… The Founder/Founders NL Mar 2014.pdf

  • The Queen of Content Gives Again

    International award-winning trainer and Distinguished Toastmaster Sheryl Roush, crowned the “Queen of Content” by the Founder’s District, shares how to get paid for your presentations when you learn how to Speak And Market Like a Pro! All levels of speakers will discover valuable skills that can be used immediately. This fast-paced two-hour program provides more…