Category: About
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1961–1971 – Development
The District Council voted to add Division D to the District at its 1963 Spring Conference. William W. Irwin was elected as the first Lieutenant Governor for Division D, serving during the term 1963–1964. This same year, under District Governor Donald D. Foss, DTM; the District Bulletin was named The Founder. The District reached a…
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1947-1960 – Organization
The office of “Lieutenant Governor for Districts” was officially approved by Toastmasters International Board of Directors at its 1947 convention. During the remainder of 1947–1948, the District could fill the office by appointment; thereafter it was to become an elective office of the District. Governor R. E. Lee Aldrich did not make an appointment during…
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1944 – The Founding
Founder’s District began operations on July 1, 1944. Prior to that, it was the Eastern Division of District 1. At an Eastern Division Council meeting, February 18, 1944, Graham J. Albright, then Governor of the Eastern Division, appointed a committee to study the advisability of dividing District 1. At a Toastmasters International Board of Directors…
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Welcome to Founder’s District
The Founder’s District Toastmasters servers 180+ Toastmasters Clubs and 4200 members in Southern California USA. THE MISSION OF THE DISTRICT We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. Club Mission We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater…