Fall 2014 - District 4 Toastmasters

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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
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d4tm.org
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S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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HANGING TEN with D4TM
Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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Newsletter Designed by Lisa Tsai
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The FOUR
FOURcaster
caster
What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
1
d4tm.org
7
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
2
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
ATTENDING THE BUSINESS MEETING
IS FREE
FRE E !
Presidentsand
andVPEs
VPEsor
ortheir
theirproxies
proxiesget
getaavote
vote
Presidents
Arrive
Arriv
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by1:00
1:00
1:
00PM
PMto
tocheck
to
checkin
inat
atthe
theCredentials
the
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deskand
and
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upyour
yourballots
ballots
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refreshments included)
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
3
HANGING TEN with D4TM
Highlights around the District
4
d4tm.org
FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
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coach a
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
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PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
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New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
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Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
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2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
coach a
W o u l d y o u l i k e t o co
c l u b o r m e n t o r a ne w c l u b?
Co
C
o n n e c t w i t h A n dy a t
[email protected]
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
7
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
8
d4tm.org
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Fall Edition 2014
CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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FOURcaster
caster
What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
1
d4tm.org
7
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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HANGING TEN with D4TM
Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
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W o u l d y o u l i k e t o co
c l u b o r m e n t o r a ne w c l u b?
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[email protected]
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
d4tm.org
Newsletter Designed by Lisa Tsai
10
The FOUR
FOURcaster
caster
What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
1
d4tm.org
7
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
2
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
ATTENDING THE BUSINESS MEETING
IS FREE
FRE E !
Presidentsand
andVPEs
VPEsor
ortheir
theirproxies
proxiesget
getaavote
vote
Presidents
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and
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
3
HANGING TEN with D4TM
Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmasters events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
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coach a
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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Fall Edition 2014
CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
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PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
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New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
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Success -- Personal
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Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
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2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
coach a
W o u l d y o u l i k e t o co
c l u b o r m e n t o r a ne w c l u b?
Co
C
o n n e c t w i t h A n dy a t
[email protected]
6
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
7
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
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S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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Fall Edition 2014
CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
d4tm.org
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The FOUR
FOURcaster
caster
What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
Quick Links
1
d4tm.org
7
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
Judy
Judy Carter’s
Carter’s hands-on
hands-on workshop
workshop will
will help
help you
you find
find the
the stories
stories only
only you
you can
can tell
tell
“Branded
“Branded for
for Success
Success -- Personal
Personal Branding
Branding Techniques
Techniques to
to Advance
Advance Your
Your Career”
Career”
Immediate
Immediate Past
Past District
District Governor,
Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
Toastmaster, Rita
Rita Barber
Barber
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
2
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/ FALL2014
ATTENDING THE BUSINESS MEETING
IS FREE
FRE E !
Presidentsand
andVPEs
VPEsor
ortheir
theirproxies
proxiesget
getaavote
vote
Presidents
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1:00
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and
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
reforming
reformin g District
Distric t 4 per
pe r Toastmasters
Toastmaster s International
may better
guidelines
guidelines into
into two
two districts so
so that
that we
we may
serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
coach a
W o u l d y o u l i k e t o co
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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Fall Edition 2014
CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
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PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
and
has been featured in the Wall
Wall Street Journal,
Wal
New York Times,
Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
“Finding
“Finding Extraordinary
Extraordinary Stories
Stories in
in an
an Ordinary
Ordinary Day”
Day”
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stories only
only you
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Success -- Personal
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to Advance
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Governor, Distinguished
Distinguished Toastmaster,
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Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
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2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
S aturday, Novemb er 8, 2014
R egister at: www.D4TM.OR G/FALL2014
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmaster events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
the bar on membership?
Have an idea on a new club?
coach a
W o u l d y o u l i k e t o co
c l u b o r m e n t o r a ne w c l u b?
Co
C
o n n e c t w i t h A n dy a t
[email protected]
6
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
7
d4tm.org
BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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What’s making waves in District 4 Toastmasters
Fall Edition 2014
Are you ready to Catch the Wave?
Wave ?
Join your fellow Toastmasters on November 8, 2014 at the District 4
Fall Conference in be a u t i f u l Monterey. Our keynote speaker,
Judy Carter, will help us awaken the power and humor of our
personal stories. Educational sessions, speech contests and
Hall of Fame inductions will inspire you to carve your own
way through the waves and R ide to S uccess !
Inside
This
Issue:
Fall District
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEECH:
“The Message of You:
You Can’t Spell Message
without M-E-S-S”
Hanging Ten with
D4TM: Club Events
Do you have an
Extraordinary Story
INSIDE OF YOU but can’t
seem to FIND it? "In her
inspiring keynote and
hands-on workshop,
internationally renowned
speaker and American
author/comic Judy Carter
takes you on a journey
into yourself, awakening
you to the POWER and
Keynote Speaker
HUMOR behind the stories
JUDY CARTER
that make up your life. Even
if you feel like an “ordinary” person, Judy will guide you to
find the EXTRAORDINARY story you have to share. A story
only you can tell. A story that can give your life meaning,
inspire others, ignite your career, and help you better connect
with clients, friends and family. "
Featured Clubs:
Talk the Line
Foster City
Toastmasters
MarketingSpotlight
Education & Training
Spotlight
Bina’s Corner
Distinguished
Toastmasters
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PRICING
EARLY BIRD registration (ends October 31):
$70 Conference Package ($90 after October 31)
$90 Conference Package + evening reception
($110 after October 31)
A la carte options are available
(see registration page for details)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
Sign in, Breakfast
Opening Ceremonies
Evaluation Contest
Keynote Address
Educational Breakout Sessions
Luncheon; Hall of Fame Recognition
District Business Meeting;
Breakout Sessions
Humorous Speech Contest
Conference Adjourns;
Opportunity Awards winners posted
Optional Evening Reception
Reception Program Adjourns
3:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO
J U DY C A R TER
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and
stress reduction expert.
expert. She has been feafeatured on over 100 TV shows, nominated for
Atlantic City’s Entertainer of the
the year, and
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Times, The Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey Show
and on CNN. As an author,
author, Judy doesn’t like
to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke,
author of The
The Comedy Bible (Simon
she’s the author
well as Standup Comedy:
Comed y:
& Schuster), as well
The Book (Dell Books). Judy’s new book,
The Message
Message of You, teaches readers how to
to
inspire others and has
has been
use life stories to inspire
featuredon National TV as well as NPR's “All
Things Considered.” You can find free
speaking and comedy tools at:
http://judycarter.com
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
SESSIONS
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in an
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DISTRICT 4 REFORMATION
Over the years, District 4 Toastmasters has been consistently growing. This successful growth of our district
has brought us to a point where we are now looking at
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serve our members. The reformation is planned for the
2016 – 2017 year. We will vote on District 4 Reformation
at the Business Meeting
Meeting during
during the Fall Conference
Conference on
November 8th. For more information, please feel free to
email
emai l Immediate Past District Governor
Governor Rita
Rit a Barber
at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
 Do you have a Business or Organiza�on
iza�on that
that you
you would
would like
like to
to showcase?
showcase?
 Would you like to adver�se your products or services?
 Do
Do you
you think
think you
you have
have the
the best
best Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club
Club in
in the
the District?
District?
This Fall Conference offers multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to do all 3!
There are Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels for your company or business starting at $500 AND
business card size to full page advertising in the conference program starting at $30!
Sponsorship includes Banner and Signage, Advertising in the Program, Conference tickets and placement of
YOUR LOGO and website LINK on D4TM website.
Custom Sponsorships tailored to your budget and objectives are also available.
If your company or busines sponsors YOUR TOASTMASTER CLUB, ask them to consider sponsoring the conference
or placing ad supporting your club and the Toastmaster mission!
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISTRICT 4 AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS!
Don’t delay; contact Ben Cardenas
Cardenas,, Sponsorship Chairperson NOW!
[email protected]
P: 650-533-5358
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Highlights around the District
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FEATURED CLUBS
Talk the Line
“One of the things I noticed was how they greeted and thanked each of us and for the members who spoke. The Applause,
not just any ordinary applause, I mean THE APPLAUSE. One that gets your emotions moving, one that is felt deep down inside.
What a way to be welcomed and thanked!” ~ testimonial from a visitor to Talk the Line
You may think, all Toastmasters clubs are welcoming, so what is special about this club? ‘Talk The Line’ club was started
in Soledad prison, California in 2008. All the members are prisoners. The club has strict attendance and participation
rules for members. Members address one another formally (saying Mister rather than first names). Club officers take
their roles seriously. The speeches are of the highest caliber, displaying
much research and thought. Members are passionate about Toastmasters,
always thrilled when outside Toastmasters come as trainers or to provide
feedback. There is a continual waiting list for new members hoping to get
into the club. Being accepted into the club is a highly coveted honor.
Every term, representatives from District 4 visit the club to provide club
officers training. The club also held their first ever speech contest. For the
last two years, Talk The Line has achieved President’s Distinguished award
and are aiming for the third time. This makes Talk the Line a very special
club in District 4. However, formula for success at Talk the Line is same as
any other club: Trained and engaged officers, members rooting for mutual
self-development and running quality meetings. The members of the
club also support Gavel clubs within the correctional facilities.
Foster City Toastmasters Club
Foster City Toastmasters Club is a President’s Distinguished Toastmasters
community club focused on empowering members to become leaders.
We are a warm, friendly, and supportive club. We love our club so much
that we maintain a high retention rate, manage excellent guest-tomember conversion rate (current base = 44 and growing), and contribute
back to Toastmasters and District 4 by helping other clubs achieve their
success. We also sponsored the charter of a new advanced club The San Mateo Storytellers, to develop the art of storytelling.
When you join our club, you are assigned a mentor who will work alongside you to create your individual development plan that’s customized to your needs, your personal development goals,
and your personal time commitments. We ensure that your development plan is driven by S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Our signature Fast Track Program provides you that extra push to get you closer
to your success. As a member, we will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by providing you opportunities
to participate in various Toastmasters events. Our members are always
eager to volunteer because they see the value it brings to develop a
broader learning experience. Every member of our club strives to make
Foster City Toastmasters Club a model club in District 4. Come join us
and be part of the story.
We would love to have you visit us and join our family. We meet at the
Starboard Room at the Foster City Community Center every 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays, between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. The Community Center
is at 1000 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
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MARKETING SPOTLIGHT
Andy Gimenez, Lt. Governor Marketing, shares advice and highlights
B u il d in g Y o ur C l ub ’ s F o un d at i on a nd G row t h
The health of a Toastmasters club doesn’t solely rely on the speaking talents of its members
and the leadership of its officer team. Having one or both of these luxuries in a club is not a
possibility without membership building! Membership building includes reten�on and
growth, not one or the other. How focused is your club on membership building?
September Sanity
Clubs that renewed 75% of their 7/1/14 membership base by September 15, 2014, earned $50 in District
Credit. Thank you to the over 50 clubs that achieved September Sanity, which shows to everyone in the
District, including their own members, that membership retention is key to keeping a strong club.
2014 Smedley Award
From August 1 to September 30 of every term, World Headquarters recognizes all clubs that add 5 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members. As a reward, clubs received a “Smedley Award” ribbon for
display next to the club banner along with a 10% off their next club mail order. Many thanks in
advance to these award winning clubs, who will be notified by World Headquarters in a few weeks.
Swish! “Nothing but Net” Contest
From now un�l December 31, 2014, District 4 will recognize the 3 top clubs in each
Division that have the largest net gain in membership. For example, if a club’s 7/1/14
membership base is 20, adds 10 new members, and loses 5 members at renewal �me,
the club’s net gain is +5. Within each Division, the top finishing club will win District
Credits in the amount of: 1st place will win $100, 2nd place will win $75, and 3rd place
will win $50.
Membership Building Webinar
On Wednesday, October 15, please join me, along with Rita Barber, DTM, IPDG, for a fun and
insightful hour, learning the ABCs of building club membership. After watching this webinar, you will walk
away knowing valuable best practices, from how to close the sale on prospective members, conducting an
attractive open house, to keeping the membership experience fresh and interesting. For more details and
to register: https://district4tm.wufoo.com/forms/membership-building-webinar/
I s y o u r c l u b i t c h i n g to r a i se
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Katherine Pratt, Lt. Gov. Education & Training, shares highlights and advice
Creating Opportunities to Raise the Bar
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them
or you stay afraid of taking them. “ ~ Actor, Jim Carrey
Toastmasters gives us the chance to take those opportunities, instead of letting them pass
us by. What opportunities can you create this year to raise your own bar?
I’m happy to see many instances of members and their clubs raising the bar this year. During
club officer training, I encountered many brand new members taking on officer roles for the
first time. Two of our newer clubs, UBSF and Pacific Rim stretched themselves to have all 7
officers trained. Clubs all over the district are working together to ensure the success of
Toastmasters a club which
their members. I was inspired after a recent visit to Peninsula Toastmasters,
began the year with 9 members. In a few short months, they have added 5 new members,
filled their meetings with multiple manual speeches, and are working together to become a
distinguished club. They are living their new mantra, “Back on Track, Bouncing Back, Making
a Mark.” Now that’s Raising the Bar!
Educational Awards and Triple Crown
Are you working on your speaking and leadership
goals? Each month we publish the names of those
who have earned educational awards on our
website here . For those who are willing to set the
bar high and earn three d i fferent educational
awards this year, we will offer Triple Crown Award
pins. Each member must earn at least one communication award (CC, ACB, ACS, ACG) and at least
one leadership award (CL, ALB, ALS, DTM) to qualify.
Early Achievers
District 4 is ready to offer recognition to those clubs who are stretching
themselves and helping members fill their goals. Any club which becomes an Early Achiever, (achieves 5 Distinguished Club Program goals
by October 31), will receive $100 in district credit. As of October 6, 13
clubs have become Early Achievers and numerous others are on the
path as well.
Club Officer Training Update
District 4 had a very successful club
officer training season. 193 clubs (69%)
had 4 or more club officers trained and
86 clubs (31%) had all 7 officers trained!
A special thank you goes to Atul Nayak
and Dennis Chase, our two TLI chairs,
and all the Division and Area Governors
who helped to put club officer training
together throughout the district. Thank
you to the trainers and of course the
members who attended and helped us
to Raise the Bar on training this season!
Are you looking for chances
to raise your own bar?
Do you have a success story
to tell?
Reach out to Katherine at
[email protected]
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BINA’S CORNER
A message from Bina Mehta, District 4 Governor
“Seekh Hum Beete Yugon Se, Naye Yug Ka Karein Swagat”
“Let’s welcome the future, learning from the past”
These are the words from the theme song of one of the most popular TV
series in India, Mahabharata, based on the Indian Epic of the same name.
This week, we met with District 4 Past District Governor’s committee to
share this year’s plan and progress and get nuggets of their wisdom. It
was a rich and memorable experience to meet a group of 20 Toastmasters
leaders from 20th and 21st century who care about our members and
believe in the mission of Toastmasters. Have you met someone who has
been a Toastmaster for over 10 years and wonder, what makes them keep
coming? It is the opportunity of continuous learning, helping a fellow
member, and being inspired by the transformation of newer members. Toastmasters
International is celebrating its 90th anniversary. We have 90 years of history to learn from
and a promising future to welcome.
In our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley’s words, “We
We learn best in moments of enjoyment”
enjoyment .
District 4 conferences are great opportunities to learn with enjoyment and our upcoming
Fall conference is no exception. If you have never attended one, here are the reasons to attend:
Celebrate Success at Hall of Fame. In this issue, you have read about numerous examples
of members and clubs Raising the Bar. You will get a chance to meet and applaud them.
Enhance your speaking and leadership skills by listening to experts.
Support and cheer our Division champions compete for District titles.
Network and make new connections.
I would love to see you Catch the Wave and Ride to Success
on November 8th in Seaside, Monterey.
Warm Regards,
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
District 4 Governor
[email protected]
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Fall Edition 2014
CONTACTS:
DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTERS
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following members
who have recently achieved their
Distinguished Toastmaster Award.
DISTRICT 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
http://www.toastmasters.org
DTM is the highest level award that a
Toastmaster can achieve and signifies the
completion of both the communication
and leadership tracks.
District Governor:
Bina Mehta, ACG/ALB
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Education:
& Training
Katherine Pratt, DTM
[email protected]
Lt. Gov. Marketing:
Andrew Gimenez, ACB/ALS
[email protected]
Cheers to:
Jim Ferrer
Ravi Ganesan
Jenny Cai
Sam Chow
Michael Bassetti Page Edwards
James Louie
Sunil Tomar
Ritu Gupta
Danny Lau
Sue-May Jin
Dave Gaul
Lawrence Hileman
Public Relations Officer: Deep Kakkar, ACB, ALS
[email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor: Rita Barber, DTM
[email protected]
District Secretary: Hari Sanghvi
District Treasurer: Dave Gaul
Parliamentarian: Tony DeLeon, DTM
Sergeant-at-Arms: Keith Worrell
DISTRICT 4 QUICK LINKS
District 4 Website: www.d4tm.org
District 4 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/District4Toastmasters
District 4 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-4toastmasters
District 4 Twitter: http://twitter.com/D4TM
District 4 MeetUp Group:
http://www.meetup.com/district4toastmasters/
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