Cora Soriano, DTM District Governor 2007-2008 Welcome to District 52's Website! This year marks District 52’s Golden Anniversary and there is no better time to CELEBRATE as we continue to excel as a Distinguished District.  For the past fifty years, District 52 has been committed to serving its members. Today, it serves 99 clubs with approximately 1800 members in Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, San Fernando Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley.  Enjoy the wide resources available on this website such as: Finding a Club, Club Performance Reports, Communication & Leadership Programs, Public Speaking Resources, Training, Speech Contests, Club & Membership Building, District Newsletter,  Calendar, and updates on the upcoming events in the District. Let us all “SHINE” by achieving our communication and leadership goals and “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” by extending the benefits of Toastmasters to our friends, colleagues, and the rest of the world!  Sincerely, Cora Soriano, DTM District 52 Governor 2007 - 2008

Thanks to Toastmasters, when I lost my job, those in my club knew of my skills and I was able to find freelance work at first, and eventually a full time job using my speaking skills! -- E. Johnson, Networking

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MySpace Generators Distinguished District Progress Update: June 27, 2008     Membership Payments (March 31) March Dues In Competent Communicator Awards Advanced Communicator Awards Leadership Awards Actual 4025 103 179 62 86 Goal 4062 103 139 39 95 To reach goal: Need 37 more   Ahead 40 Ahead 23 Need 9more TI Proxies Returned: 35 TI Proxies Outstanding: 67 CONGRATULATIONS to the following Clubs for serving their members and achieving Distinguished status.  We cheer you on to continue to reach for Higher Goals! Our District Statistician, Robert O'Donnell, identified several clubs that are close to getting Distinguished.  Find out what your club needs to become Distinguished by following this link. Goals   Mindful Communicators 10 President's Distinguished La Sparkplugs Club 10 President's Distinguished Glendale 1 Club 10 President's Distinguished Voces Latinas Toastmasters Club 10 President's Distinguished Spirit Speaks 9 President's Distinguished Navigators 9 President's Distinguished Rising Star Club 9 President's Distinguished Glendale Civic Center Toastmasters Club 9 President's Distinguished Water And Power Club 9 President's Distinguished Warner Bros. Toastmasters 9 President's Distinguished Dynamic 9 President's Distinguished Renaissance Speakers 9 President's Distinguished Leading Voices Toastmasters Club 9 President's Distinguished LAUSD Toastmasters Club 9 President's Distinguished Open House 9 President's Distinguished Nestle Toastmasters Club 9 President's Distinguished         Motivated Toastmasters Club 8 Select Distinguished Mabuhay Toastmasters 8 Select Distinguished Warner Center Toastmasters Club 7 Select Distinguished Ernest Speakers Club 7 Select Distinguished Public Works Pioneers Toastmasters Club 7 Select Distinguished Figueroa Courtyard Toastmasters Club 7 Select Distinguished Burbank Club 7 Select Distinguished Fund Speakers 7 Select Distinguished Sherman Oaks Club 7 Select Distinguished Open House         Loquations 6 Distinguished Humorous Peaches 6 Distinguished Watermasters Club 6 Distinguished Northridge 5 Distinguished Communicators 5 Distinguished Westlake Countrywide 5 Distinguished Valencia Toastmasters Club 5 Distinguished DayBreak Santa Clarita 5 Distinguished     DISTINGUISHED Clubs make DISTINGUISHED Areas  which make DISTINGUISHED Divisions and altogether make DISTINGUISHED District!! Below are the results of this fantastic TEAMWORK.  We are looking forward to adding more SHINING STARS to this Gallery of TOP PERFORMERS! DISTINGUISHED AREAS   Area B20 Governor Brian Hebb, ACB, ALB   Area B21 Governor Sue Zenger, ACB   Area B22 Governor Lance Webster, ATMB, CL   Area B24 Governor Louella Eischen, CC, CL   Area C32 Governor Diana Offen, ACB, CL    Area A12 Governor Judi Baumbach, CC, CL   Area C34 Governor Margo DeLeon, ACB, ALS    Area D43 Governor Cheryl Garland, ACS, CL President's Distinguished Area C30 Governor Ted Dollard, CTM, CL    Area A14 Governor Carolyn Lusk, CC, CL PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED DIVISIONS   Rev. Scott Larson, DTM Division B Governor   Joan Morris, DTM Division C Governor         "SHINE!  MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

Beat the Clock

Clubs that add 5 new, reinstated or dual members between May 1st and June 30th will receive a Beat the Clock ribbon for their banner from Toastmasters International.  The District will also reward the club with a $35 gift certificate that can be spent at the TI Store.  The certificate will be presented at the Awards and Installation (A&I) Banquet to be held on August 9, 2008 at the Castaway in Burbank.

20+ New Member Club

A special Governor's Trophy  will be awarded to club Presidents at the A&I on August 9th, whose clubs add 20 or more new, dual, or reinstated members from July 1 to June 30, 2008.  

Download flier here for more information.

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District 52 Special Incentive

2007-2008 Edition

District Governor's Pin

Our District Governor, Cora Soriano, is awarding a Special 2007-2008 Edition District Governor’s Pin for everyone who completes the educational, membership, new club , and other special awards.  It carries our “SHINE! Make a Difference” theme for 2007-2008, and will be awarded to everyone who completes a:   

*Competent Communicator
*Competent Leader/Old Competent Leader
*Advanced Leader/Silver Leader
*Advanced Communicator Bronze/Silver/Gold
*Distinguished Toastmasters
*Coach/Sponsor.Mentor
*Demo Chair
*New Club Ambassador
*District Leaders and Committee Chairs
*Membership Sponsors
*New Club Sponsors 

Want to Learn the Secrets to a Dynamic Speech Presentation?

In six weeks, members will learn and grow by participating in Speechcraft, a hands-on course in public speaking. During the course, participants will gain confidence when communicating with others. There will be opportunities to learn by doing with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, evaluation and other speaking segments. This takes place in a friendly and supportive atmosphere of professional camaraderie that provides a unique learning environment dedicated to personal improvement.

WHEN:             Starts June 4 through Aug. 20, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
                             (Six weeks total)
WHERE:            303 Loma Drive, Los Angeles CA 90017.
                             Free parking. Enter lot from 3rd St.
START TIME:     6 p.m.
INVESTMENT:   $49

CONTACT:        323.640.5293 or mdeleon1959@aol.com

Co-taught by David Allan Cruz, CC, & Margo De Leon, ACB/ALS. David is a past Division D International Speech Contest Winner and Margo is a two-time Area Governor and President-Elect of Voces Latinas Toastmasters, a President's Distinguished Club.

Click here for the Speechcraft flier.


 

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The mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater number of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters International educational program by: Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the District educational and membership goals. Insuring that each Club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members. Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for Club and District Officers.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Cora Soriano, DTM LT. GOVERNOR EDUCATION & TRAINING Michelle Ann Gilstrap, DTM LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING Beth Neaman, DTM PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Lance Webster, ATMB-CL District Treasurer Pat O'Donnell, ATMS-AL District Secretary Malinda Muller Immediate Past District Governor Edwin Bernard, DTM Divsion A Governor John Nilson, DTM Divsion B Governor Rev. Scott Larson, DTM Division C Governor Joan Morris, DTM Division D Governor Susan Orosco, DTM   District Officers Elect     July 2008 - June 2009 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Michelle Gilstrap, DTM LT. GOVERNOR EDUCATION & TRAINING Wayne Sebera, DTM LT. GOVERNOR MARKETING Carolyn Goldman, CC, CL Division A Governor Judi Baumbach, CC,CL Division B Governor John Reece, ACS, CL Division C Governor Ted Dollard, CTM, CL Division D Governor Theresa Carter-Mata, CC,CL Division E Governor Diana Offen, AB, CL    Click here for 2008-2009 Division and Area Alignment

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