 Spring 2008 News Items
Toastmasters International is now making a new award to corporations who are supportive of Toastmasters and who are deserving of
recognition. On Monday, April 21 MassMutual Financial Group was so recognized. Val Albert, DTM, International Director
and Will Ryan, DTM District 53 Governor presented the award to MassMutual. Accepting the award were Debra Palermino,
Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources and Robert Phillips, Vice President, Enterprise Talent Development & Acquisition.
L-R: Will Ryan, Distric 53 Governor; Debra Palermino, Senior Vice President; Corporate Human Resources; Robert Phillips, Vice President, Enterprise Talent Development & Acquisition; Val Albert, DTM, International Director for Region VII
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District 53 Newsletter: The Yankee Activator
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Winter 2008 News Items
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Fall 2007 News Items
IPDG John Lynch, DTM presents the 2006-07 "Of The Year"Awards
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2006 - 2007 Hall of Fame Honorees
Frank Kane, DTM
Toastmaster
of The Year |
Marvin Cross, ACS, ALS
Division Governor
of The Year |
Michael Aron, ACS, CL
Area Governor
of The Year |
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District 53 Leadership Summit
November 03, 2007 • Fishkill, New York |
 News Reports from the
Fall 2007 Conference and Leadership Summit
District 53 held the Fall Conference November 3rd, at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill, NY and
hosted by Division A Toastmasters and leaders. It was the culmination of the Humorous Speech and
Table Topics Speech contests. What a great success! Over 150 Toastmasters and their guests attended.
The host Division A Governor, Dave Wheeler, DTM, says "The speech contests were INCREDIBLE !" Congratulations to all speech contestants!
In the morning six speakers from our six Divisions competed in the Table Topics Speech Contest. The Contestmaster was Glenn Harrison (Uncle Sam #1138) and his challenging question was "You have written your personal autobiography of success. It is on the best sellers list. Tell us three themes that have impacted your success in life and explain why?" The speaker with the first place response was Marv Cross of UHC Toastmasters in Trumbull, CT (Division D). The first runner-up was Kathleen Zap of BI Toastmasters in Ridgefield, CT (Division A) and the second runner-up was Liz Trendowski of Air Line Trail Toastmasters in Colchester, CT (Division C).
After the evening banquet, the Toastmasters and their guests were treated to an outstanding display of humor and speaking talent in the District Humorous Speech contest. The Contestmaster, Bill Corbett (MassMutual #5716) introduced and interviewed each of our six Division speakers. At the end, the speaking results were announced: 1st Place Winner Brian Cavanaugh of Sikorsky-DCMA Toastmasters in Stratford, CT (Division D); 1st Runner-Up Nana Danso of BI Toastmasters in Ridgefield, CT (Division A); and 2nd Runner-Up Michael Wagner of Greater Hartford Toastmasters in Hartford, CT (Division B).
Other speech contestants were Steve Samalot (B), Thomas Southard (E), James Zhang (F), David Thackston (C), Jorge Mullen (E), and Norm Miller (F) Congratulations to all speech contestants!
At the end of the day we note that the top speakers in District 53 are from Division D, Area D5
- The District Table Topics Contest Winner:
- Marv Cross of UHC Toastmasters in Trumbull, CT
- The District Humorous Speech Contest Winner:
- Brian Cavanaugh of Sikorsky-DCMA Toastmasters in Stratford, CT
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Table Topics Contest:
l to r: Liz Trendowski,
Marv Cross, and Kate Zap |
Humorous Speech Contest:
l to r: Brian Cavanaugh, the "Dare To Believe" Guy and
Nana Danso |
NEW DTM Badges in District 53
Toastmasters International is proud to announce that Dave Wheeler, DTM has joined the elite group of Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM). Dave recently completed all requirements for his Advanced Leader (ALS), Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) awards and filed for his DTM recognition. He served as Area A4 Governor ('05-'06) and is currently serving as Division A Governor.
Dave Wheeler, DTM |
Dave Wheeler, DTM received his DTM recognition on November 2, 2007. He is an active member of
- West-Conn Toastmasters Club #599, an open community Club that meets in Area A4 at Wooster School Library in Danbury, CT
- Socially Speaking Club #4720, an open community club that meets at the Congregational Church in Brookfield, CT
- DiversityUSA Club #3401, an advanced club that meets at the Ridgefield Library in Ridgefield, CT
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Summer 2007 News Items
NEW DTM Badges in District 53
Toastmasters International is proud to announce that Andrea Isaacs, DTM and Barbara Cardella, DTM have joined the elite group of Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM). Both Andrea and Barbara completed all the requirements for their Advanced Leader (ALS) awards as they both served District 53 as Area Governors last year ('06-'07) and filed for their ALS and DTM recognitions in July.
Andrea Isaacs,DTM |
Andrea Isaacs, DTM received her DTM recognition on July 1, 2007. She is the Immediate Past Area F3 Governor and is an active member of Patroon Toastmasters Club #3863, an open community Club, that meets at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Loudonville, New York. |
Barbara Cardella, DTM |
Barbara Cardella, DTM received her DTM recognition on July 23, 2007. She is the Immediate Past Area F4 Governor and is an active member of Thorobred Toastmasters Club #7379, an open community Club, that meets at the Longfellow's Restaurant on Rte 9P in Saratoga Springs, New York.
As the appointed Club Coach for Washington County Club #9988, Barbara helped lead the Washington County Toastmasters to Distinguished Club status. |
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