DIVISION F KUDOS

by Fred Haley, Division F(red) Governor

Fred Haley, DTM
Division F Governo

At our Jacksonville Kollege of Knowledge in February, we were reminded that each of us inspires someone else through large or small acts.

There are many deserving Toastmasters in Division F who have led and continue to lead through example. This month I recognize a few of the unsung for their efforts.

Bob Wellington of Beaches Area and World Golf Village Toastmasters, each week reserves a room for several hours at the Beaches Public Library, and offers members to practice their speeches or receive help and advice on conducting their upcoming roles.

Peggy Johnson and Charlie Gaston of the Beaches Area Toastmasters continue the outstanding tradition of holding speechcrafts for inmates in the Duval County Jail. Their eight-week programs teach the convicts to better express their thoughts, and, indirectly, to gain more self-confidence.

Lisa Smith and Bridget Oliver of Beeline Toastmasters attended the Kollege of Knowledge. Not unusual until you recognize that Beeline Toastmasters was not chartered and had not even had its kick-off meeting yet! That is dedication.

David Sturgis, Patsy Heiss, BJ Sanghvi, Shari Cartwright, Nathan Sherrer and Kathryn Hatcher all participated in the Beeline Kick-off Meeting on February 20th. The meeting was so successful that the club chartered with 24 members on March 9th!

New Horizons Toastmasters, with President Linda Deshauteurs, has grown from a healthy 34 members in July 2011 to a phenomenal SIXTY-TWO (62) members in March.

Southside Toastmasters and President Jessica Hollo (first term) and Steve Dubois (second term) are the first in Division F to already achieved NINE of the ten DCP goals. They will have accomplished all ten when they get credit for the Spring officer training!

Extending to Division A, KUDOS to David Langley for being Programs Chair for the Kollege of Knowledge, and JEA Toastmasters for being exceptional hosts for the event.

I give special thanks and Future Kudos to the many members who are volunteering to help train or judge at upcoming TROPICANA SPEECH CONTESTS. These are fun times and inspiring elementary school students.

Several clubs have had all seven officers trained in one or both sessions of officer training. Next month we will recognize all clubs, after all training is completed and the reports are fully vetted.

A final, continued word of appreciation to my four dedicated Area Governors – who are here to help any and all clubs and club members to get the most out of Toastmasters: Tim Jones (Area 60),Jessica Hollo (Area 61), Patsy Heiss (Area 62) and Jason Edgar (Area 63).