 It
is a joy and privilege to serve as your international directors this
Toastmasters year! The vim, vigor and vitality of the leaders in all
eight of our districts make it an incredible experience for us. Our hope
and goal is that we will add value to your Toastmasters experience as
well.
Throughout Region VIII, the power of Toastmasters vibrantly helps individuals
reach their own personal goals, dreams, and ambitions. There is no finer
purpose and it fits perfectly into our international president's theme
of "Toastmasters: The Courage
to Conquer!"
We look forward to visiting all 8 districts next year, including both "new" Districts
47 and 84 (created from the original District 47).
Meeting new friends and seeing old friends all around the region is
refreshing and exciting. The enthusiasm level in each district is incredibly
high. This Toastmasters year will be especially memorable as we all share
our appreciation for the energy and vitality in each district.
As you work hard to help members from your districts reach their personal
goals, you will see that hard work translate into incredible achievements
at the district level, reaching distinguished or better status. We have
confidence in all eight districts will reach their goals. Remember, the
ultimate measure of success is not that of achieving distinguished district
status, but rather is in the sense of satisfaction that you personally
gain from knowing that you have given your VERY
BEST.
As your international directors, we will celebrate your collective achievements
throughout the year.
It is time for new goals to be reached, new dreams to be realized, and
new desires to be satisfied. District teams are in place to serve their
clubs and members with diligence and, in so doing, realize their dreams. Pursue
your dream with passion. Give it all you've got.
Just remember.

You'll never know.
How high you can go.
Until
you.
DARE
TO SOAR!
Let's soar together in 2008-2009! |
NEW! District
Performance Statistics Section - Updated 06/26/09
NEW! Newsletter
and Updates - 06/26/09
Region
VIII Calendar - Updated 04/24/09

Congratulations to Gwendolyn
May, DTM, PID, and Bill Hodges, DTM, PDG.
They received Presidential Citations from Toastmasters International President Chris Ford,DTM,
at the 77th Annual Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
Both recipients have provided outstanding service
to help this organization
fulfill its mission.
Region VIII is honored to be the home of two recipients of this prestigious
award in 2008.
Be
sure to visit the Toastmasters International website |