Scott C Miller, DTM
Scott C. Miller, DTM
District Governor 2009-2010

Welcome to District 52!

Our District is committed to bringing Toastmasters Leadership and Communication skills to everyone who would like to start a club within downtown Los Angeles, Santa Clarita Valley, Glendale and the greater San Fernando Valley.

Sincerely,

Scott Crandall Miller, DTM
District 52 Governor
2009 - 2010
Toastmasters: One Journey, Many Destinations

Thanks to Toastmasters, when I lost my job, those in my club knew of my skills and I was able to find freelance work at first, and eventually a full time job using my speaking skills!

-- E. Johnson, Networking

 

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Preview New & Improved District 52 Website

We are excited to release the new and improved District 52 Web site. The modified site is geared to provide the information you need in a more easy-to-find manner.

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District Conference November 14, 2009

Mark your calendars now. The District 52 Conference is coming. Join Toastmasters from all over the district on November 14, 2009, at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, Universal City Walk, Universal City, from 8 am to 3:30 pm.

Organizers are still finalizing the details, but the day will include a business meeting, Table Topics and Tall Tale contests, and a panel of members discussing how Toastmasters has transformed their personal and professional lives. Watch this space for more details.

Club Building Workshop (Oct 29 & Oct 31)

Two FREE Workshops - low member clubs are encouraged to attend but all clubs are welcomed.

plus BONUS GIFT, "Building Championship Club" CD by Lance Miller for each club represented at either workshop,

Learn about building a better, stronger, and livelier club with Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking.

See flyer for more information plus Registration and location details

2009 Beat the Clock Winners

Seven D52 clubs, led by Downtown L.A. Toastmasters, earn the coveted year-end membership-building award. full story


Tall Tales & Table Topics Speech Contests, Fall 2009

Contest Results

Areas A10 and A13 Contest Sun, Sep 27, 2009.  map

Areas A12 and A14 Contest Sat, Sep 12, 2009.  map

Areas B21 and B24 Contest Fri, Sep 25, 2009.  map

Areas B22 and B23 Contest Sat, Sep 12, 2009.  map

Areas C30 and C31 Contest Sat, Sep 26, 2009.  map

Areas C32 and C33 Contest Sat, Sep 26, 2009.  map

Areas D41, D42 and D43 Contest Sat, Sep 19, 2009.  map

Areas D44 Contest Tue, Sep 29, 2009.  map

Areas E50 and E51 Contest Thu, Oct 8, 2009.  map

Areas E52 and E53 Contest Tue, Oct 6, 2009.  map

Division A Contest Sat, Oct 17, 2009.  map

Division B Contest Sat, Oct 10, 2009.  map

Division C Contest Wed, Oct 28, 2009.  map

Division D Contest Thu, Oct 22, 2009.  map

Division E Contest Mon, Oct 26, 2009.  map

Officers' Training

Officers' Training Report as of August 31, 2009.

Division-Area-Club Business and Reports

Helpful Links at Toastmasters International for Online business and viewing

  • Status Reports, Distinguished Club Program, Dues (Apr/Oct), Officer Lists (Jan/Jul), Ed. Achievements
  • Area Club Visit links, Area/Division Governors
  • Club Business Section
    • Pay dues renewals
    • Add new members
    • Assign and Submit club officers
    • Submit awards applications
    • Update club bylaws and information
    • View club awards and membership rosters

Website for Finding New Members

"In need of more membership?  Try Meetup.com  Just go online and try it for a month or two.  You can shoot out instant announcements about your club, when and where you meet.  Some of our clubs have used it with success!  Now, it's your turn!"


The mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater number of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters International educational program by:ers.

  • Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for Club and District Officers.

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    District Leadership

    DISTRICT GOVERNOR
    Scott Crandall Miller, DTM

    LT. GOVERNOR
    EDUCATION & TRAINING
    Diana Offen, ACS, ALS

    LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING
    Mary Lowe,, ACS, ALS

    PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
    Steven Cavallero, CC, CL

    DISTRICT TREASURER
    Tony Duran, ACB, ALS

    District Secretary
    Wendi Svoboda,CC, ALB

    Immediate Past District Governor
    Michelle Gilstrap, DTM

    Divsion A Governor
    Cookie Horwitz, ACB, CL

    Divsion B Governor
    Carolyn Day    , CC, ALB

    Division C Governor
    Ron Oberon, ACS, ALS

    Division D Governor
    Ron Code, ACG

    Division E Governor
    Brad Jorgensen, ACB, ALB

    District Parliamentarian
    H. Al. Richardson, DTM, PID

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