Editor’s Corner. . . ![]() Save the Date! D7 Training Event 2/22/2014 Join us on February 22nd at Frogpond Church in Member Connections – Creating a Stronger Community Over this past year, District 7 members have been connecting through social media in increasing numbers. If you want to know what’s happening, check out the District’s Facebook and Linkedin pages. Both have given us an opportunity to share our personal and club lives with each other, no matter where we live in the District. The eNews with it’s updated look, interesting articles, and event pictures is opened on average by 800 members a month. Our Facebook page has nearly 450 members and boasts some lively discussions, and Linkedin is slowing increasing with 284 members. The newest District 7 blog, Tips on Tuesday, has a steadily increasing open rate, and now is sent to 147 members. What’s your favorite way to spread the word? Let us know at pro@d7toastmasters.org. Club Officer Training . . . . . How are we doing? Twice a year Toastmasters Club Officer Training takes place in District 7. Members participated in two See photos from Athey Creek TLI. January Winners – Submit an Award, Earn a Reward Congratulations to all members who submitted adva Check the list of winners here February/March – Submit an Award, Earn a Reward Incentive Continues Lets keep the momentum going, all members who submit a Competent Communicator or Competent Leader Award to Toastmasters International during February or March will earn a new manual or Toastmasters pin of their choice. Read more Congratulations to all 2013-14 Triple Crown Winners
![]() Congratulations to everyone who has earned a Triple Crown award during the current Toastmasters year by submitting three different educational awards to Toastmasters International. Winners list Ruth’s Story Ruth Geislinger is a Toastmaster you have seen at |
Call for Speakers:We are looking for speakers for the District 7 Spring Conference: Creative Communication.Are you a dynamic, engaging presenter? Do you have a![]() Distinguished Clubs to Earn Special Reward District 7 has a special incentive program. All clubs District 7 Spring Conference: Creative Communication Do you strive to make your next speech better than your last? Do you struggle when writing your speeches? Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking will help. Register now for the best price. Buttonmania
Toastmasters for Aspiring Presenters Toastmasters for Aspiring Trainers (formerly Servetus) is in the process of reinvigorating itself. We have a series of guest presenters for the month of February, Cathey Armillas, Tom Cox, and Rose Wellman, who will present various training related workshops. Our inaugural presenter is Cathey Armillas on February 11th, 2014 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, DeVry University. To find out about this presentation and learn more bout Toastmasters for Aspiring Trainers Read more
Oregon State Toastmasters Club Celebrates 50 Years The Oregon State Toastmasters Club is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. They are having special speakers and guests including Dr. Sastry G. Pantula, Dean of the OSU College of Science. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend this this once in a liftetime celebration on February 7th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. For details read more D7 Prison Trust Fund Recieves Donation January 18th Feedbackers Toastmasters Club hosted a workshop at the Beaverton Library. Dr. Randy J. Harvey, DTM, 2004 World Champion of Public Speaking presented the workshop Public Speaking 101: Messages That Matter. Based on his book by the same title the attendees participated in a five hour interactive workshop. Dr. Harvey donated the books and his time. $1150 was raised for the D7 Prison Trust Fund. Funds are awarded on a scholarship basis to inmates to pay membership dues. “Speak like each word you use cost a million dollars.” Dr. Randy J. Harvey, DTM 2004 World Champion of Public Speaking |