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Cora Soriano, DTM
District Governor 2007-2008
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Welcome to
District 52's Website!
This year marks District 52’s Golden Anniversary and there
is no better time to CELEBRATE as we continue to excel as a
Distinguished District. For the past fifty years, District
52 has been committed to serving its members. Today,
it serves 99 clubs with approximately 1800 members in
Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, San
Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley.
Enjoy the wide resources available on this website such as:
Finding a Club, Club Performance Reports, Communication &
Leadership Programs, Public Speaking Resources, Training,
Speech Contests, Club & Membership Building, District
Newsletter, Calendar, and updates on the upcoming
events in the District.
Let us all “SHINE” by achieving our
communication and leadership goals and “MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
by extending the benefits of Toastmasters to our friends,
colleagues, and the rest of the world!
Sincerely,
Cora Soriano, DTM
District 52
Governor
2007 - 2008
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Celebrate District 52's 50th Anniversary
Come join us at the District Spring Conference
on May 17, 2008 at the Pickwick Gardens Conference Center in Burbank.
Click on flyer, above, for first look at
2008 Spring Conference information.
Click here
for conference flier and registration form.
Attention
Club Presidents and VP Education
At the District 52 Council Business Meeting,
scheduled from 10:00 am thru 11:00 am, we'll consider for adoption
our new District 52 Alignment, Election of New Officers for
2008-2009, and opportunity to witness the International Director
candidates' presentations. This portion of the Conference is
open with no charge to attend to all Presidents, VP
Education and District Executive Committee.
For Business Meeting Agenda and conference
information, please visit our District Conference page by following
this link.
If you cannot attend
our Business Meeting, from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, May 17th,
please complete the form and indicate your duly authorized
proxy. Details and instructions are on the form and can be
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Individual Membership Sponsor Recognition
Spring into
action...and SHINE into Distinction!
Calling all
members!
Encourage a friend or a colleague to join Toastmasters and
you will
have the chance to win exciting gifts!
Here are the contest rules:
· Members
who recruit three or more members
from April 1 to May 15 based on the Member Sponsor
recognition* from TI will receive a
$25 gift certificate to the Toastmasters International store.
· Members
who recruit five or more members
from April 1 to May 15 based on the Member Sponsor
recognition* from TI will receive a
$50 Gift Certificate to the TI store.
Questions? Call
(818) 241-4728 or send an e-mail to lgm@district52.org.
* Please be
sure to indicate your name as the Sponsor for the new member in
their application form (via mail or online submission)
Beat the Clock
Clubs that add 5 new, reinstated or dual members between May 1st
and June 30th will receive a Beat the Clock ribbon for their banner
from Toastmasters International. The District will also reward
the club with a $35 gift certificate that can be spent at the TI
Store. The certificate will be presented at the Awards and
Installation (A&I) Banquet to be held on August 9, 2008 at the
Castaway in Burbank.
20+ New Member Club
A special Governor's Trophy will be awarded to
club Presidents at the A&I on August 9th, whose clubs add 20 or
more new, dual, or reinstated members from July 1 to June 30, 2008.
Download flier here for
more information.
Leadership Award Incentive
Leadership Award (OCL, CL, ALB, ALS, DTM)
earned between March 24th and May 10 will qualify you to receive a
certificate to attend the Spring Conference at the
“Pre-Registration” price of $57. Just present it at the door.
That’s an instant savings of $13!!!
Click
here
for details.
Who Am I Now? You Are What You Wear.
Our very own
Karen Hudson, ACS, CL has an article published in the recent issue
of Toastmaster Magazine. Check it Out!!!
Creative Thinking Seminar
"Building Your Thinking Power"
presented by Chuck LeFever and Brian Hebb on May 10, 2008 at
the Glendale Central Library.
Limited seats. For details, follow this
link for event flyer.
District 52 Special Incentive
2007-2008 Edition
District Governor's Pin
Our District
Governor, Cora Soriano, is awarding a Special 2007-2008 Edition
District Governor’s Pin for everyone who completes the educational,
membership, new club , and other special awards. It carries our
“SHINE! Make a Difference” theme for 2007-2008, and will be awarded
to everyone who completes a: 
*Competent
Communicator
*Competent Leader/Old Competent Leader
*Advanced Leader/Silver Leader
*Advanced Communicator Bronze/Silver/Gold
*Distinguished Toastmasters
*Coach/Sponsor.Mentor
*Demo Chair
*New Club Ambassador
*District Leaders and Committee Chairs
*Membership Sponsors
*New Club Sponsors
Complete your
goals and wear our Special 2007-2008 Edition Governor’s Pin with
PRIDE and KEEP ON SHINING!
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CALENDAR |
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District Events
For
event details, go to our
District Calendar.
Click link for event flyer
Make plans now to attend this year's
Region II conference in Anaheim!
Download
Registration Form and
Schedule of Events.
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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:
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Focusing on the critical success
factors as specified by the District educational and membership
goals.
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Insuring that each Club effectively
fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
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Providing effective training and
leadership development opportunities for Club and District
Officers.
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Cora Soriano, DTM
LT. GOVERNOR
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Michelle Ann Gilstrap, DTM
LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING
Beth Neaman,
DTM
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Lance Webster, ATMB-CL
District Treasurer
Pat O'Donnell, ATMS-AL
District Secretary
Malinda Muller
Immediate Past District Governor
Edwin Bernard, DTM
Divsion A Governor
John Nilson,
DTM
Divsion B Governor
Rev. Scott Larson, DTM
Division C Governor
Joan Morris, DTM
Division D Governor
Susan Orosco, DTM |
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Our Community Partners
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Have you recently moved, changed your
phone number or email address? Update your contact information in the
Toastmasters International database by following the link below:
Member Contact
Information Change
Become a Club Mentor, Sponsor, or Coach Earn credit towards your Advanced Leader Silver goals.
Learn more about it here
Become a Club Ambassador District 52 is
seeking New Club Ambassadors to be part of our Dream Team.
Working with club
leads is a great experience to practice and hone selling,
negotiating and public relations skills. In addition, this
will have a long-term ripple effect on building professional network
and possible career development for the ambassadors.
Contact your Division Governor to sign up for this
exciting opportunity!
Div A Gov,
John Nilson
Div B Gov, Scott
Larson
Div C Gov, Joan
Morris
Div D Gov, Susan
Orosco
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