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The International Business meeting was
beset with software issues. Voting by electronic
devices proved to be a challenge. Cell phone
signals and distance between the receiving
station and the delegate voting devices
extended the business meeting by three hours.
During software glitches, led by the Executive
Board, members danced in the aisles to loud,
heart-stopping music. In the end, the serious
business of electing new international officers
was accomplished. Both Proposal A and B were
adopted without serious opposition.

L to R: Michael Notaro, PIP and Jim Kokocki. IPIP

L to R: Patrick Locke, Intl Director Region 11-Teresa Dukes, L to R: Convention Host-Paul White, Marylee Mims, Region
Intl Director Region 1-Margaret Page, IPIP Jim Kokochi 25 PDG, Lourdes Markley, M A C Toastmasters

The convention ended with new director
installation and the President’s dinner dance
before calling it a night and journey’s end.

The Toastmasters International convention
is done for another year. It was a time filled
with laughter, reconnections, and meeting
new friends. From opening ceremonies to
final wrap, the 2016 convention was one of
the best ever.

The 2017 convention will be in Vancouver,
British Columbia. Rumor has it that a charter
bus trip is being considered.

L to R: Leanna Lindquist, Gary Schmidt, Donna Stark, Leanna Lindquist accepting Excellence in Education
Cathy French award from Jim Kokochi, IPIP on behalf of District 7

Volume 3 Issue 2 - AUGUST 2016 The convention is a place to meet the future
leaders in the world and form bonds now. It’s an
experience everyone should have.—Cathy French,
ACG, ALB

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