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What a journey this has been. For me, and for you as well. Because my story is not unlike your story. When I walked in to my very first Toastmasters meeting, I never dreamed in a million years that I would be where I am today, that I would learn what I have learned today,…

It’s has been an honor serving you, as your District Director this year. Collaborating with our leadership team to guide the 13th-largest-number-of-clubs-District in the world, has expanded my horizon in more ways than I have imagined. Here is my story. Leadership opportunities, from Club, to Area, to Division, to District, have transformed me from a…

With the end of yet another year for Toastmasters very close, there was a revelation that came out of the Founder’s District spring Leadership and Communication Experience that is sure to set the tone for the new year that will begin in less than 3 weeks. Speaking is a service. It was the underlying message…

Celly F. Adamo, DTM, PDG 2006-07, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June7 at approximately 3:28 am at the Los Alamitos Medical Center. She was with her daughter, Christina, and her husband, Frank. Celly was a member of Knotts Speak Easy since joining in 1993. She soon became an Area Governor, Division C Governor, and then District Secretary.…

Daniel Midson-Short to Represent Founder’s District At Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals Irvine, California, April 26, 2017 – We are pleased to announce that Daniel Midson-Short will represent Founder’s District at the Toastmasters International Speech Contest Semifinals. The competition takes place at the organization’s 2017 International Convention, to be held August 23-26 in Vancouver, Canada.…

  Have you heard the expression, “Power behind the throne?” Can you name someone who for several years has been a “Power behind Opportunity Drawing Fundraising?” Who do you know that is able to mount that project, and make it fun for everyone while doing it? The answer is: Charlotte Drake; she is an “Opportunity…

Over 500 Toastmasters invaded Chapman University on January 14 to attend the Founder’s District Leadership & Communication Experience (LACE) seeking training for their club officer positions, new skills as well as wisdom and truth. It was the wisdom and truth part that was well-addressed by 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking and the keynote speaker…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the more you work, the less is being accomplished? To maintain and increase our productivity level and expand our horizons, we need to take time to renew, refresh and rejuvenate. We freshen our perspectives and stimulate positive changes. We rejuvenate our relationships by networking and sharing…

It was bound to happen. The members that attended the 2016 Founder’s District Fall Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Cerritos, CA were bound to feel full and satisfied once the festivities were completed. No, it wasn’t the chicken marsala, caesar salad, vegetable lasagna, steamed vegetables, bread, tiramisu, chocolate-covered strawberries and cookies that filled attendees…

Michael Alexander Recieves the Founder’s District “Spirit of Excellence Award” For his accomplishments and years of loyal, creative, and dedicated service to the Toastmasters program, Founder’s District has recognized Michael Alexander with the “Spirit of Excellence” Award at the District Executive Council Meeting on August 31, 2016. Michael is an accomplished and award winning public…