March 2011 Prairie Horizons
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| You Never Know | 1 |
| Innovative | 1 |
| Editor’s Note | 2 |
| Division E News | 2 |
| Division J News | 4 |
| The Best Darn Thing | 6 |
| Division B News | 7 |
| Reflections from the Nose Hill YLP | 7 |
| Different Meeting Styles | 9 |
| Advanced Toastmasters Boot Camp | 10 |
| Club Coach – The Golden Opportunity | 11 |
| This Partnership Is A Win-Win | 13 |
| All Aboard on Station 29 | 14 |
| Toastmasters and My Home Business | 15 |
| YLP Lessons Learned | 15 |
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Issue 22-1 September 1986
Editor: Rose Bradley, CTM
Prairie Horizons 22-1 Sep 1986
Table of Contents
| Article | Contributor |
| An Excellent Year for D42 | Helgi Goodman |
| A Success Story | R. Lanny Coulson, DTM |
| Message from District Governor | Melodye Kunnas CTM |
| Keynote Speaker: Charlie Rust | Bio |
| Message from Educational Lt. Governor | Carol Blair |
| Message from Administrative Lt. Governor | Majeed Mustapha |
| Why not tell a Tall Tale? |
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| In Memoriam: Charlie Vandermark, Sharon Priddle |
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| The Winner – D42: Ken Tanner, Bob Barker |
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| District 42 Membership Drive Contest 1986/87 |
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| National Winner: Dennis Herr | Sandy MacLean |
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World Award
Originally published 22-4 May 1987
PETER KOSSOWAN was the leading club sponsor in the world during 1986. He has sponsored clubs for ethnic, singles, corporate, government, community and educational groups. These clubs are: Singles, Fabulous Facilitators, Eloquent Albertans, Paragon, General Speakers and Poplar Bluffers.
The Key to Peter’s success is those he “Markets Toastmasters, rather than trying to sell it.” Peter is well known for demonstrating effective meetings and having the answers to most questions regarding Toastmasters.
Peter has a history of winning awards for sponsorship. He won the club membership Sponsor Award, 5 years in a row, 1981-5. As District Governor, 1979-80, he led District 42 to Select Distinguished District. In 1984 he was awarded the “Presidential Citation” by International President, Eddie Dunn, DTM for promotion and outstanding support of the Toastmasters program. Anyone who creates ten or more clubs can win a plaque from World Headquarters.
Other clubs Peter has sponsored are: The Bowmen, Diamond, Down Towner’s, Buffalo Boasters, Lake Landers, Speak Easy, Tower Power, First Expressions, Lloydminster Up graders, Beau-Jitters, Dawn Breakers, Rooster Rowers, Heritage, B.O.A.S.T., Energizers, Golden mountain, ,Tamarack II, Wild Rose, Keyano, Aimcriers and he has been mentor and club specialist for many other clubs.
Peter Kossowan has set an example of excellence for all Toastmasters. Proud to have him as a dedicated Toastmaster who is helping us to grow at a record-breaking pace. CONGRATULATIONS, PETER KOSSOWAN, DTM.
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National Winner
Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
By Sandy MacLean
DENNIS HERR, CBA 2882, Area 19, Division E, was the WINNER OF THE CANADA DAY NATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST.
Dennis Herr joined Toastmasters 18 years ago and was a member at Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon. After a long absence, Dennis rejoined Toastmasters in October, 1985 at Saskatoon.
The Canada Day Speech Contest is open to all Canadians over 18. Speech may be in French or English. The contest is organized by Toastmasters at the Club Area Division and District levels. District winners are judged by tape at Ottawa. The winners deliver their speech on parliament Hill on July 1st.
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Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
DATES:
CONTEST RUNS FROM JULY 1, 1986 TO MARCH 31, 1987.
CLUBS:
1. URGE MEMBERS TO INVITE GUESTS AND TRY TO BE “TOP
RECRUITER”.
2. SHOW GUESTS A TOP FLIGHT MEETING.
3. INVITE GUESTS TO BECOME MEMBERS.
4. RECEIVE RECOGNITION AT 1987 SPRING CONVENTION.
AWARDS FOR CLUBS:
CLUBS WITH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE GROWTH, AS WELL AS CLUB
WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW MEMBERS WILL EACH RECEIVE
$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF EDUCATIONAL
MATERIALS FROM TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL.
INDIVIDUAL TOASTMASTERS:
FOR EACH MEMBER YOU SPONSOR, BE SURE YOUR NAME AND CLUB #
ARE ENTERED ON THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM #400.
NEW, DUAL AND REINSTATED MEMBERS COUNT, CHARTER MEMBERS
DO NOT COUNT.
AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
- HIGHEST SPONSOR WINS $100 TOWARDS SPRING 1987 CONVENTION REGISTRATION (SASKATOON).
- SECOND HIGHEST SPONSOR WINS $50 TOWARDS HOTEL FOR SPRING CONVENTION (SASKATOON).
- THIRD HIGHEST SPONSOR WINS $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO DISTRICT 42 BOOKSTORE PURCHASE AT SPRING.CONVENTION.
EVERYONE WINS – INDIVIDUALS WIN.
• CLUBS WIN! DISTRICT 42 WINS!
YOU HAVE NO PAPERWORK, WINNERS WILL BE DECIDED ON THE
REPORTS FROM TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL AT THE END OF MARCH 1987
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Achievers
Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
KEN TANNER International Director Region IV
Ken Tanner, DTM, member of the Sunset, Big Country and Select Clubs in Saskatchewan, contested and WON the office of International Director for Region IV. District 42 is most proud to have a representative from our District on the International Board.
ACHIEVEMENT
Bob Barker, DTM
Editor - 1984/86
“Prairie Horizons”
District 42′s bulletin “PRAIRIE HORIZONS” has been selected a Toastmasters International top ten bulletin for the second year in row. The editor responsible is Bob Barker, DTM.
Bob Keeps the Spirit of Toastmasters Alive by sharing his many talents. He is a professional speaker, disc jockey, and MC Trainer, Instructor and Seminar Leader. A writer, Advertiser and A Graphic Designer. Congratulations Bob!
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In Memoriam
Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
CHARLIE VANDERMARK, a long time member of the Chinook Club (1448, Area 8, Division C) in Calgary, passed away earlier this year following a lengthy illness.
Charlie was well known because he served as Area and Division Governor. Charlie loved speech contests and was a frequent winner. We all loved him and we all miss him.
SHARON PRIDDLE, who passed away in late spring, was a member of Stampede City Club, (2105, Area 3, Division C) in Calgary.
Sharon will be remembered for her humor witch never deserted her. She is sadly missed by Toastmasters in Division C.
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Why Not Tell A Tall Tale?
Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
General Procedure
- Each contestant shall give a five to seven minute speech.
- Contestants must prepare original Speeches, meaning the use of material which is original with the speaker, Independent and creative treatment of a Subject or a fresh approach to a Familiar subject.
- To be a Tall Tale, the narrative must be a tale that has a beginning and Ending in the real world, probably with Fantasy and fiction in between.
- All contestants will speak from the same platform. Contestants may wear clothes appropriate to the occasion or to the theme of the speech.
Eligibility
- Contestants must be a member of a District 42 Toastmasters Club in good Standing.
- Contestants must have won prior contest At Area and/or Division competition Levels leading up to District Competition.
Timing
- Timing shall begin with the first word Uttered by the speaker. A green light will be turned on at five minutes, amber light at six minutes, and a red light at seven minutes, remaining on until the speaker concludes. No audible device will be sounded.
- Lights must be visible to the speaker at all times, but not to the audience.
- A speaker is disqualified for Speaking less than 4.5 minutes or more Than 7.5 minutes.
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Originally published 22-1 Sep 1986
By Majeed Mustapha DTM Administrative Lt. Governor
District 42 is one of the fastest-growing Districts in the world. In the past 14 years, growth in the number of clubs was 357% and the per-capita growth was over 400%. Although we are growing extremely fast, we are providing top quality Toastmaster programs. We have attained the Distinguished District Award nine out of the last ten years. Commitment, involvement, and fun have contributed to our tremendous success.
An important role for all Toastmasters is assisting with membership growth. More than 85% of the new Toastmaster members have been introduced to Toastmasters by a friend, relative or associate. Therefore, it is an “excellent idea for us to invite guest to our Toastmaster Club meetings as often as we can.
Don’t just invite someone to be your guest. Impress them with the red-carpet treatment. Pick them up and take them to the meeting with you. Ensure that they feel welcome by answering their questions and invite them to come again.
Given the royal treatment, your guest will most certainly want to return and will want to join Toastmasters. The rewards of, membership growth are many. With your involvement, we will surely continue our phenomenal growth in District 42. We will “KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE” by learning, achieving, growing and having fun.
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