1. Saturday, May 14, 2011
USS Hornet Museum
Alameda, California
Toastmasters District 57
Spring Conference

2. Agenda
All sessions meet in Hangar Bay 3 except for First Timers which will meet on the Fan Tail.
(Map on back cover)
7:30 AM Registration/Credentials Check-In & Breakfast
8:00 AM First Timers' Meeting
Chair: Ashley Harkness
Business Meeting
Leads: Dennis Dawson and Dave Orris
8:50 AM break
9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speech
LT. COLONEL ROB “WALDO” WALDMAN, CSP
10:00 AM break
10:10 AM 1st Plenary Educational Session
Toastmaster: Lindy Sinclair
KAREN BRODY: “The Three Powerful Characteristics of a Great Leader”
GREG HULLEN: “Mornings with Jack”
ANDREA SPENCE: “Mastering Your Monkey Mind!”
11:05 AM break
Table Topics contestants meet on stage for briefing
11:30 AM
Table Topics Contest
Toastmaster: Brendan Murphy
12:15 PM Lunch & Recognition of Heroes: Triple Crown Awards
KEYNOTE: KEN CAWLEY, INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR, REGION 2
1:15 PM 2nd Plenary Educational Session
Toastmaster: Craig Harrison
LT. COLONEL ROB “WALDO” WALDMAN: “How to Craft a Keynote”
ROBERT STRONG: “Comedy Magic”
2:10 PM break
2:15 PM 3rd Plenary Educational Session
Toastmaster: Philip Byrdsong
LAWRENCE BILSKY: “Awaken Your Inner Hero”
KIMI HIROTSU ZIEMSKI: “The Tyranny of the Urgent”
DENNIS DAWSON: “I Once Gave a Speech This Big”
3:10 PM break & snacks
International Speech contestants meet on stage for briefing
3:35 PM International Speech Contest
Toastmaster: Tanya Leigh Jansen
4:50 PM Thanks & Recognition of Heroes: DTM Awards
Toastmaster: Dave Orris

3. CONFERENCE CHAIRS 1
GREETINGS FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR
Dear Friends,
We are so glad you joined us today aboard the U.S.S. Hornet.
Countless heroes have walked this historic ship's decks, and the
very rivets radiate that special something that heroes are made of.
Allow that special something to open your eyes, ears and heart to
new ways of thinking, doing, and relating, that will help you to
achieve success in your Heroic Toastmasters journey.
Everyone here, from our accomplished keynote and educational
speakers, to the new and experienced Toastmasters across the table from you, has something
to teach you, and something to learn from you. You will learn to cultivate wingmen, enjoy the
magic of laughter, harness the power of leadership, rediscover critical thinking, control your
monkey mind, and awaken and celebrate your inner hero.
A big thumbs-up to the conference team for your patience, dedication and teamwork. The list
below is just the tip of the iceberg: so many wonderful people—district officers, club officers,
prior conference staffers and other D57 Toastmasters—raised your hands to lend a hand. I
feel lucky to be surrounded by so many talented Toastmasters. Thank you all!
Dorian Taylor
D57 Spring 2011 Conference Chair
SPRING 2011 CONFERENCE CHAIRS AND COORDINATORS
Conference Chair
Dorian Taylor .
D57 Public Relations Officer
Tanya Jansen .
Registration Chair
Rema Jones .
Program Chair
Ying Sang Man .
Facilities Chair
Dilek Alkaya .
Post Toasties Chair
Sally Philbin .
D57 Lt . Governor of Education
Dave Orris .
Education Co-Chair
Alison Leigh Masler .
Finance Chair
Emily Lo .
Contest Chair
Tyree Johnson .
Hospitality Chair
Werner Heisserer .
A/V Coordinator
George Marshall .
Decorations Coordinator
Trish Johnston .
D57 District Chief Judge
Nicole Du Puis .
Education Co-Chair
Craig Harrison .
Administration Chair
Dennis Neary .
Sponsorship Chair
Armine Matentsian .
First Timer's Chair
Ashley Harkness .
Color Guard Coordinator
John Duarte .
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Credentials Chair
Trich Gray

5. DISTRICT LEADERS 3
DISTRICT 57 GOVERNOR’S WELCOME
The Hornet is the perfect metaphor.
Our members spread their speaking wings and soar,
then come back to their base to learn some more,
refuel, recharge, relax, restore rapport.
You’ll meet some folks you haven’t met before.
We’ve many members, but those at the core
will always check their egos at the door
to work together with esprit de corps,
and gladly help with every little chore.
We’ll get to hear some vocal aces roar
and add their voices to Toastmasters lore.
So all ashore who plan to go ashore!
The rest of us will all have fun galore.
You won’t forget the day we have in store.
Your District Governor,
Dennis Dawson
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7. 5
MESSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Welcome to the 2011 District 57 Spring Conference! What an
experience this is sure to be; not only because of the unique
and historic venue, but because of the lineup of world class
presenters. And you needn’t miss a single presentation, since
they all will take place on the same stage!
Today we’re celebrating the hero within you. Heroes are
everywhere, and come in all shapes and sizes. Heroes don’t
always wear a cape and a mask, and many don’t even realize
that they are heroes. I’d like to express my thanks to some of
my heroes, a few of the many Toastmasters who have not
only guided District 57 to become the wonderful District it is
today, but have personally aided me as a coach, mentor, and
friend. Many have served in the role of District Governor:
Dennis Dawson, Gary Wong, Ashley Harkness, Tyree Johnson,
Abe Ghanbari, Denise Abero, Bill Meyn, Cassandra Cockrill,
Jim Doyle, Pat McManus, Craig Harrison, Vivian Faye, Marion
Keibel, Ginger Kane, and Lynden Davis. Additionally, Rick
and Marcia Sydor, Ron Wallace, Kathy Todd-Watson, Tevis
Thompson, Earleen Norris, and Bill Woolfolk have risen to
the rank of International Director, and Michael Notaro, to
International President-Elect.
These are just a few of my many heroes.
Writer Bernard Malamud said that our heroes help us to
discover “how far we can go.” Who are your heroes? How
far can you go? Today is your day of discovery as we
celebrate the hero within you.
D57 Lt. Gov. Education & Training
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MESSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF MARKETING
Welcome, fellow Toastmaster, to the 2011 Spring Conference!
The theme for this Conference is one I’m sure many of us can
relate to. Thinking back on journeys that I have had in life
and with Toastmasters, some could be considered heroic.
Joining my first club when I was really scared about speaking
what I had on my mind is still a vivid memory. I soon learned
what a supportive family I had become a part of.
I discovered that I had a voice and wanted to express it. I
explored new ideas and methods to express them. I
experienced the joy of victory and the agony of defeat. But I
didn’t give up.
What has your journey been? Are you exploring what you
don’t know yet? Have you been discovering that you have
skills you didn’t realize you had? I hope you are experiencing
the wonderful fulfillment as you complete your
Communication and Leadership goals.
I challenge you to begin a new journey every day. Start today
and
Explore the ideas presented at our educational
sessions
Discover what challenges and goals still lie ahead and
know you can attain them
Experience the achievements of your fellow members
and know you can accomplish them also.
Continue to make every day count and reach for the
greatness within you.
D57 Lt. Gov. of Marketing
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DISTRICT 57 OFFICERS
2010–2011
District Governor Dennis Dawson
Lt. Gov. of Education & Training Dave Orris
Lt. Gov. of Marketing Paula Foster
District Treasurer Lindy Sinclair
District Secretary Chris Pon
Public Relations Officer Tanya Leigh Jansen
Division A Governor: Gina Championsmith Division D Governor: Dawnn M. Hills
Area A1 Governor Werner Heisserer Area D3 Governor Prasad Nair
Area A2 Governor Margaret Austin Area D12 Governor Vinella A. Garcia
Area A13 Governor Stephen Darfler Area D14 Governor Dennis Neary
Area A22 Governor Steve Taddei Area D26 Governor Rema Randle-Jones
Area D30 Governor Bernard Arias
Division B Governor: Jean C. Cunningham
Area B6 Governor Daria Vallentiny Division E Governor: Merci Del Rosario
Area B7 Governor Tod Henry Area E4 Governor Evelyn Clausnitzer
Area B17 Governor Kerry Jones Area E15 Governor Rebecca Zuckerman
Area B21 Governor David Eglinsdoerfer Area E18 Governor Doug Okamoto
Area B23 Governor Patrick Schwerdtfeger
Area B27 Governor Greg Hullen Division F Governor: Christina Morales
Area F5 Governor Kimberly Whitaker
Division C Governor: Jan Madejski Area F16 Governor Hugh Bussell
Area C9 Governor Karen Brody Area F19 Governor Armine Matentsian
Area C24 Governor Tim Hoyle Area F20 Governor Rajesh Agarwal
Division G Governor: Jeff Shute
Area G10 Governor Cathy Welling
Area G11 Governor Ellen Johnson
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12. HEART2HEARTTOASTMASTERS
Saturday, May 21, 6-8 PM
St. Paul’s Towers
100 Bay Place, Oakland
We are honored to have Karen Brody present her workshop:
Seducing with Integrity!
The essential keys for how to create positive attraction
for more love and great sex!
Karen Brody is “The Love and Intimacy Coach”
as well as a “Seduction Expert.”
She is the author of the forthcoming
7 Essential Keys to Seduce a Woman for a Night or a Lifetime!
She coaches both men and women in the act of positive
seduction so that you can attract and deepen the love you
want in your life!
We would be honored if you would attend our
Heart2Heart Toastmasters meeting scheduled for:
We’re a specialty Toastmasters club that meets one night a
month to explore the nexus of relationships and commun-
ications. We provide entertainment and education for adults
who enjoy speaking, listening, laughing, and learning. We
plan fun theme meetings and exciting guest headliners.
For more information, contact our VP of Education,
Brendan Murphy at (925) 824-5489; or visit us at
www.meetup.com/heart2heart-toastmasters

13. ©2011 Waldo Waldman P: 866-925-3616 F: 866-831-9739 www.YourWingman.com info@YourWingman.com
NEVER FLY SOLO!®
Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and
Reach New Heights in Business
Keynote Speaker: Lt. Col Rob “Waldo” Waldman, Your Wingman®
MISSION DEBRIEF
Wingman®
: A Trusted Partner in Business & Life
Critical Traits of a Successful Wingman:
1. Disciplined Preparation
2. The Courage to take action despite fear
3. The Ability to Ask for Help
Key Wingtips and Phrases
PUSH IT UP!® Add Power and Take Action. 100% Focus,
Energy, & Commitment to Excellence.
WIN: WORK IT NOW!
FEAR: Focus Energy and Accept Responsibility
CHAIR FLY – Visualize and Mission Rehearse every business mission. Plan for contingencies
CHECK SIX – Cross check your vulnerable position and monitor your wingmen’s blind spots.
BREAK RIGHT! Accept and provide feedback to and from your wingmen. Take action.
WALK THE FLIGHT LINE – Appreciate your wingmen and walk in their shoes.
MAYDAY, MAYDAY! The three most important words in life are I NEED HELP!
WINGGIVER - A wingman who lends a wing to help someone to fly or reach new heights in life.
“Lose Sight, Lose Fight!” U.S. Air Force
“The More You Sweat in Peace, the Less You Bleed in Battle!”
“Prepare for the Worst, but Expect the Best.” Waldo
“Think outside the cockpit.” Waldo
“Wingmen Never ‘Wing it’!” Waldo
“Survivors focus on the competition. Winners focus on the customer.” Waldo
“Never sell by the seat of your pants.” Waldo
“Your customer rewards your performance, not your attitude” Waldo
NEVER FLY SOLO!®
mission. Plan for contingencies
tor your wingmen’s blind spots.
ur wingmen. Take action.
walk in their shoes.
are I NEED HELP!

14. SPEAKERS FORUM IS WHERE YOU…
Do Those Longer Speech projects
Meet Experienced Toastmasters
Learn Professional Speaking
Receive Professional Training
Video your Speeches
Take that “Next” Step
ARE YOU PREPARED
TO FILL THESE
SEATS?
THESPEAKERSFORUM
Speakers Forum Toastmasters meets on the 4th Saturday,
each month at Aegis Center, 1660 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill,
9-12 AM. Contact: Ashley Harkness, Aharkn7825@aol.com,
925-260-0691
Join SPEAKERS FORUM and you will be!

15. RobeRt StRong
the Comedy Magician
Q. What do Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr., the Coca-Cola Company, the US Army, the
MGM Grand Hotel, Ray Charles, and Johns Hopkins University all have in common?
A. They have all enjoyed Robert Strong’s comedy magic show!
Robert has been crisscrossing the world since 1985
entertaining audiences large and small, young and old,
formal and casual, and everything in between! Recently
voted “San Francisco’s Funniest Prop Comedian,” “The
Bay Area’s Best Performer,” and “San Francisco’s Best
Comedian,” Robert has appeared on CBS This Morning,
performed for the United States Congress, and taken his
act to more than 30 different countries. Although Robert
specializesasacorporateentertainer,heregularlyappears
at a broad range of events: Corporate trainings, business
retreats, trade shows, conventions, conferences, product
launches, sales seminars, awards ceremonies, banquets
& galas, cruise ships, colleges & universities, comedy
clubs, festivals, theaters, private parties, political events,
non-profit organizations, and much more.
Robert Strong is also the host and producer of Comedy
Talks: Conversations with the Legends of Comedy—a
hosted panel discussion in the spirit of the classic
late night talk show. At each show, Robert talks with
a panel of three comedy legends about their careers,
personal lives, insider gossip, and tips of the comedy
trade. Comedy Talks launched in August 2010 with
celebrity panelists Carol Channing, Rich Little, Shelley
Berman, George Segal, Paul Mazursky, Ronnie Schell,
Steve Rossi, Will Durst, and Robert Morse.
Leave a lasting impression by having Robert:
• Be your Master of Ceremonies, host, or featured speaker
• Create a custom illusion to make your CEO appear (or
disappear if you insist!)
• Write custom humor about your group, product, theme, and
message
• Draw thousands of qualified leads to your trade show booth
• Produce a large Las Vegas style illusion show for your group
• Lead a corporate training program to your specifications
Corporate Events: Performing professionally since 1985, Robert
Strong knows how to read an audience and engage them with
humor, wit, and charm. He learns about your company’s product,
culture, and clients and then creates a memorable, personalized,
laugh-out-loud corporate event that runs smoothly.
www.StrongEntertainment.com
Robert@ StrongEntertainment.com
415-665-2442
P.O. Box 225090
San Francisco, CA 94122
www.Comedytalks.com

16. Expert Relationship & Dating Advice
for Men, Women and Couples
"I help women get the love they want from men,
and I help men understand women!"
Karen Brody
www.loveandintimacycoach.com
(415) 235-1182
Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski, PMP,
currently delivers PMI based project manage-
ment principles, wisdom based project leader-
ship courses, and PMP exam prep material all
over the country.
Your ability to energize your teams, motivate
your organization forward and make decisions
that are both timely and sound are the basis for
your success.
It is the basis for your organization’s success.
Do you have all of the tools you need to meet
this challenge?
Contact us at www.energizingenterprises.com
or 925-639-4564.
Andrea Spence
Mastering Your Monkey Mind!
Who’s creating the stress in your life? Someone else? Or is it you?
Discover how your mind influences your body and how your body influences your
mind.
Understand why this two-way mind-body connection is directly relevant to you as a
public speaker
Learn simple techniques to use when preparing for your next Toastmasters speech.
Andrea D. Spence is a certified Medical Hypnotherapist & Yoga Instructor.Andrea’s passion is teaching
people the most powerful techniques to enhance your mind…naturally! For more, visit
http://www.mentalleverage.com/.

17. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 15
PLENARY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
This year’s educational sessions are being done plenary style. The presentations will be given
one after the other, so you don’t have to choose between sessions. You can attend all of them!
Each presentation will follow one of two formats, RALPH talk or Pechakucha:
A RALPH Talk. This is a “TED”-styled presentation of 14-16 minutes. RALPH is an acronym
for Riveting, Alluring, Learning/Laughing Presentations on the Hornet. They’re named in
honor of Toastmasters’ founder: Ralph C. Smedley.
A “Pechakucha” presentation of 6:40 utilizing a 20x20 format of 20 slides shown for 20
seconds each. Slides advance automatically every 20 seconds.
Presenter Information:
Lt. Colonel Rob “Waldo” Waldman: How to Build a Keynote Address In this
interactive and highly-informative session, The Wingman—Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo”
Waldman—share tips and techniques for developing a professional quality keynote
that will engage your audience and leave them wanting more. In addition to covering
the fundamentals of content development, stage presence and the use of visual aids,
Waldo will offer proven techniques on how to incorporate humor, reinforce your
brand, and create a “performance” your audience will remember. Waldo’s clients
include Hewlett Packard, Verizon, New York Life, Nokia, The Cleveland Browns, Home Depot, and
Aflac. In addition to the more than 70 speaking engagements he delivers annually both in the US and
abroad, Waldo serves as a mentor and coach to speakers and entrepreneurs. Waldo still serves as a Lt
Col in the Air Force Reserve and donates to veterans in need through his Wingman Foundation. For
more information, go to www.yourwingman.com/.
Robert Strong: Comedy and Magic Robert Strong is a comedian and magician who
has been crisscrossing the world since 1985, entertaining audiences large and small,
young and old, formal and casual, and everything in between. Recently voted “San
Francisco’s Funniest Prop Comedian” and the “Bay Area’s Best Performer,” Strong
has appeared on CBS This Morning, performed for two U.S. Presidents and the U.S.
Congress, and taken his act to more than 30 different countries. Robert is also host of
Comedy Talks where he talks to comedy legends. For more information about
Robert, check out www.strongentertainment.com.
Larry Bilsky: Awaken Your Inner Hero—Say Goodbye to Superman
Our heroes always seem to be perfectly suited for the tasks that they are called upon
to perform. Often we say to ourselves: "I could never have done that," believing we
need some sort of extraordinary ability or skill that we now lack. This presentation:
1. Illustrates and acknowledges the hero we all have within.
2. Explores the mind-set of a Hero.
3. Provides the context/framework for living a Heroic life.
Lawrence Bilsky has been a student of personal development for most of his life. His
resume includes stints as an entrepreneur, inventor, counselor, negotiator, manager and father. His
passion is motivational speaking. Lawrence is an active member of the Oakland Hills Club.
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18. Want to improve your
speaking skills with
the IRS?
Call
Gary C. Wong
CPA
garycwong@aol.com
510.654.9384

19. CONTESTS 17
TABLE TOPICS CONTEST
Contestants competed at Club, Area and Division levels to reach the finals of the District
Contest. Here are your Division representatives:
Speaking Order: Judging Order:
_____ Division A Megan White _____
_____ Division B Pat Welsh _____
_____ Division C Milena Price _____
_____ Division D Harriet Wright _____
_____ Division E Lior Bowers _____
_____ Division F Melissa Pedersen _____
_____ Division G James Oglseby _____
The winner of this contest is 2011 District 57 Table Topics Champion. Good luck to all!
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Contestants competed at Club, Area and Division levels to reach the District Contest. Here are
your Division representatives:
Speaking Order: Judging Order:
_____ Division A Albert Mo _____
_____ Division B Randy Wight _____
_____ Division C Cara Wasden _____
_____ Division D Keith Patterson _____
_____ Division E Robin Jennings _____
_____ Division F David Small _____
_____ Division G Christine Feldman _____
Congratulations to everyone who made it this far! The winner of this contest will represent
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PLENARY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (continued)
Karen Brody: The 3 Powerful Characteristics of a Great Leader—How To
Overcome Being Overlooked and Take the Leadership Spotlight! Want to be
recognized as a leader? To be a valuable, powerful contributor in your life you must
stop sabotaging yourself with behaviors that unintentionally undermine your best
intentions. Discover deadly mistakes that leave you overlooked as a leader. Glean the
3 powerful characteristics that all leaders demonstrate—to make the difference in
your life and others'! Karen Brody is a successful coach, speaker and leader, who
inspires others to express who they are, in the fullest way possible. Karen offers coaching on finding
love and deepening intimacy, aligning with higher purpose, and unlocking your true voice as a
speaker. For more, visit loveandintimacycoach.com.
Dennis Dawson: I Once Gave a Speech THIS BIG! (It'll Be Ready In Just One
Minute) Dennis Dawson is a member of Toastmasters. He promised to provide a
description of his presentation in time to get it into the program, but failed to do so.
He has assured us that it will be, by his estimation "really cool, I swear." We were,
however, able to speak with Dennis's moustache, his official spokesgrowth. The ends
of his moustache are artfully curled and augmented through the liberal use of snow-
white moustache wax. He has worn a moustache, with or without a full beard, since
leaving his role as the back-end of a roller skating horse in the Disneyland Christmas Parade in 1980.
Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski: The Tyranny of the Urgent Professionals are under the
tyranny of the urgent. In an age of attempting to match our processing to the speed
of the Internet, we must also recognize its limitations. Rediscover the value of critical
thinking to our leadership and our organizations. This approach is as old as the
practice of philosophy and as necessary as oxygen. Use of critical thinking in
processing information and making decisions can take hours or moments. It also
takes will and inclination. (Note: This session includes a period for questions and
answers.) Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski is a top leadership speaker specializing in project
management. Engaging and energetic, she brings her audience on a journey to greater use of their
potential. For more, visit www.energizingenterprises.com
Greg Hullen: Mornings with Jack “Mornings with Jack” is dedicated to the passing
of Jack LaLanne (January, 2011) and one of his biggest fans, Greg’s grandmother,
Edna, who passed in 1990. Both Jack and Edna lived well into their 90’s due in part
to a healthy diet and regular exercise. Greg will discuss how these individuals
inspired his heroic journey and propelled him to live a healthier lifestyle with proper
nutrition and physical fitness. Greg Hullen, ATM-B, joined Toastmasters in May 2006.
A member of Delta #6872, Greg is acting B-27 Area Governor and the father of three
sons, Preston 21, Grant 19, Trent 17. He lives in Discovery Bay with his high school
sweetheart Rona, whom he married last month. For more, visit www.hullenins.com
Andrea Spence: Mastering Your Monkey Mind Who’s creating the stress in your
life? Someone else? Or is it you? Discover how your mind influences your body and
how your body influences your mind. Understand why this two-way mind-body
connection is directly relevant to you as a public speaker. Learn simple techniques to
use when preparing for your next Toastmasters speech. Andrea D. Spence is a
certified Medical Hypnotherapist & Yoga Instructor. Andrea’s passion is teaching
people the most powerful techniques to enhance your mind…naturally!
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EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

23. EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP AWARDS 21
DISTRICT 57 HALL OF FAME
October 1, 2010–April 30, 2011
CC
Alkaya, Dilek
Allen, Lucy Heather
Altmiller, Robert James
Apte, Saylee Sanjay
Arcidiacono, Zidanelia D.
Asborno, Kirshon Pleasure
Ashcraft, Jay Reed
Aslam, Mirza M.
Baker, Lisa L.
Baskin, Maurice Clayton
Beaudoin, Robert Paul-Emile
Becker, Michael
Binesh, Faz
Bobb, Josh
Brady, Kevin P.
Brown, Christopher
Burghardt, Adrienne
Butler, Debra L.
Cameron, James R.
Carr, Steve D
Chau, Rebecca
Che, Yufen
Cheng, Ann H.
Cipolla, Thomas R
Cobb, Colene A
Coll, Marie A.
Cooper, Mark
Cooper, Stacey Lauren
Cowan, Rusty
Crea, Anthony
Crosby, Patrick M.
Cunningham, Jean S.
Darfler, Mark
Driscoll, Tara Kathleen
Duong, Theodore
Elko, Darlene
England, Randy Michael
Fang, Yan
Fleming, Laura Christine
Foster, Sonia
Friedman, Ted
Gardiner, Jacob William
Garner, Harriet Betty
Gelblum, Liora
Gotsill, Gina C.
Gresh, Joseph J.
Griffin, Carol
Hall, Darlene D.
Harkness, Ashley (x2)
Hernandez, Adolfo
Hickox, Jack A.
Hoffert, Barb
Houston, Robin
Huang, Tianjian
Hudson, Jim
Hussey, James David
Jain, Abhishek
Jansen, Tanya Leigh
Jin, Helena
Johnson, E. Tyree
Kala Dosaj, Shashi
Keibel, Armin K. E.
Kessler, Mary A
Kiara, May N.
Kriletich, Linda K.
Krumholz, Tyson S.
Lang, Jaclyn Anjee
Lee, Valerie Ann
Lenehan, Fergus
Lile, Karen E.
Lloyd, Karen
Lu, Yabin
Lucia, Scott J
Mancino, Sally A.
Manipatruni Venkata, Sanjeev
Kumar Sai
Markl, Kevin
Marquardt, Frank
Meade, Diane E.
Mercado, Vicente
Merrifield, Virginia
Miller, Genevieve J.
Nado, Edna
Neal, Leslie
Neary, Dennis D.
Ng, Paulus
Nguyen, Thinh Duc
Niang, Abdoulaye
Nimmagadda, Chandra L.
Noble, Stephanie
Novak, Henry
Ocampo, Abigail
Oleson, Dale W.
Paras, Justin Dizon
Parker, Henry
Parker, Teresa Marie
Patterson, Keith Lee
Paul, Meera S.
Pekelis, Marina
Phelps, Jim M.
Pleuss, Diane
Plummer, Carl
Post, Debra S.
Prater, Vivian M. (x2)
Riccobuono, Teresa Lynn
Robinson, Christine A. (x2)
Russell, Ellen
Sager, Jerry D
Sarbeck, Tom
Schrey Colvin, Dawn
Scott, Gregory D.
Scrutchin, Sally A.
Shapiro, George
Shaw, Howard
Sinclair, Lindy
Standafer, Craig Michael
Steele, Gordon Robert
Stewart, Cory Jonathan
Stovall, Heather C
Strong, Kathryn K.
Sutton, Barbara J
Thomas, James L.
Thomas, John S
Thompson, Tevis T. (x2)
Torres, Daniel Paul
Tourne, Michele Marie
Turano, Margaret J.
Turano, Paul
Wallace, Melanie Kay
Williams, Pat
Wirt, Richard S.
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DISTRICT 57 HALL OF FAME
October 1, 2010–April 30, 2011
CC
Wong, Gary C. (x5)
Yang, Chin Ming
Yates, Richard M.
Yee, Timothy R.
Zhang, Xueqin Jean
Zike, Deborah L.
ACB
Ainsworth, JoAnn S
Bhutra, Darsh
Brooks, Susan
Elliott, Johnny Lee
Feldman, Chris
Fordham, Dennis A.
Hansen, Michael
Harmon, Dale
Heisserer, Werner Arthur
Jansen, Tanya Leigh
Keator, Edward D.
Kimbel, Rebecca
Kraft, Michael A.
Laurice, Doug
Madejski, Jan
Martin, Michael J
Mayfield, Helen R.
Mitchell, David James
Mogharei, Mohsen
Rittenbach, Donovan H.
Rivera, Mauricio
Russell, Daniel G.
Scheele, Tim P.
Scrivani, Christine Mary
Smith, William H.
Spence, Andrea
Tanniru, Murthy
Tardiveau, Shari
Taylor, Dorian
Thompson, Tevis T.
Van Slyke, Jill Elizabeth
Whittemore, Scott E.
Willits, Roland James
Wong, Gary C.
Wu, Ai-Chu
Zhang, Yi
ACS
Anderson, Joy D.
Birden, Sheryl D.
Crothers, Brien
Dougherty, Kathryn
Hardy, Robert S.
Henry, William Tod
Johnson, Ellen Nadine
Kalm, Denise P
Karr, Sue P.
Ling, Vivian
Marshall, George D.
Matentsian, Armine Minik
Mo, Albert
Neary, Dennis D.
Pabbisetty, Pandu Rangaiah
Pon, Christopher J.
Robertson, B. Houston
Schneider, Peter D.
Schrambling, William E
Sinclair, Lindy
Taddei, Steve Max
Tebiani, Azar J.
Vecchi, Karen M.
Volponi, James E.
Whitaker, Kimberly A.
Willits, Roland James
Wong, Gary C.
Yee, Timothy R.
ACG
Boudreaux, Terri L.
Freidus, Stanley
Hennagir, Penelope A
Johnson, Ellen Nadine
Lee, Evelyn V.
Niimi, Naomi
Patterson, Keith Lee
Smith, Kenneth M.
Soltani, Mohammad Dana
Whitaker, Kimberly A.
Willits, Roland James
Wong, Gary C.
CL
Adams, Christine L.
Alkaya, Dilek
Alward, Richard N
Aranda, Gabriela R.
Arias, Bernard
Asborno, Kirshon P. (x2)
Berlin, Amy Andrea
Bhupatiraju, Venkat
Boardman, Chad Paul
Borris, Karl J.
Brady, Kevin P.
Brooks, Rirginia R.
Chaney, Khalid
Clausnitzer, Evelyn L.
Cunningham, Jean S. (x2)
Dowd, Patricia C.
Eglinsdoerfer, David C.
Fisher, Charles L.
Gardiner, Jacob William
Griffiths, Cate A.
Gutierrez, Ylma Esmeralda
Haflich, Eileen R.
Hannah, Christine
Haun, Sue
Heisserer, Werner Arthur
Henry, William Tod
Hoffert, Barb
Jansen, Tanya Leigh
Johnson, Ellen Nadine
Ke, Joshua
Keller, David Andrew
Kessler, Mary A
Kiara, May N.
Krag, Steve
Liu, Xiufang
Lola, Justin A.
Lower, Douglas C.
Madejski, Jan
McEntyre, Eileen Mary
Miraftabi, Susan
Mitchell, David James
Montgomery, Joy
Neary, Dennis D.
Patterson, Keith Lee
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DISTRICT 57 HALL OF FAME
October 1, 2010–April 30, 2011
CL
Pleuss, Diane
Pleuss, Diane
Richey-Thweatt, Michele
Robinson, Christine A.
Rosenberg, Coleman David
Rovetta, Midji Sumiasih (x2)
Shapiro, George
Small, David B.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Smith, Kenneth M.
Smith, William H.
Spence, Andrea
Stephens, Theresa A.
Stonebanks, Beatrice
Tam, Joe G.
Tanniru, Murthy
Thomas, John S
Thompson, Tevis T.
Umezawa, Yuko
Vecchi, Karen M.
Whitaker, Kimberly A.
Wong, Gary C. (x6!)
Woollenweber, Ryan E.
Xie, Hao
Zhang, Rui
Zhang, Yi
ACB
Abrams, Paul E.
Agarwal, Rajesh
Alkaya, Dilek
Benigno, Dominick O.
Brooks, Susan
Cowan, Rusty
Gardiner, Allan
Haflich, Eileen R.
Haun, Sue
Jansen, Tanya Leigh
Johnson, Ellen Nadine
Kalm, Denise P
Kiara, May N.
Lola, Justin A.
Man, Ying Sang
Matentsian, Armine Minik
Miller, Robin Loretta
Sinclair, Lindy
Sinclair, Lindy
Small, David B.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Tanniru, Murthy
Taylor, Cathy S
Taylor, Dorian
Umezawa, Yuko
Wang, Hua
Wong, Gary C. (x7!)
Yee, Timothy R.
Zhang, Yi
ALS
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Smith, Arlinda M.
DTM
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Smith, Kenneth M.
LDREXC
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Henry, William Tod
Johnson, E. Tyree
Jones, Kerry
Sluss, Amy S.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Smith, Kenneth M.
PACB
Taylor, Lewis
PCC
Arrington, Jill
25
SAVE THE DATE!
District 57 Fall Conference
Saturday November 12th
, 2011
Gary C. Wong, Chair
Good people needed.
Contact Gary to volunteer: garycwong@aol.com
DISTRICT 57 HALL OF FAME
October 1, 2010–April 30, 2011
CL
Pleuss, Diane
Pleuss, Diane
Richey-Thweatt, Michele
Robinson, Christine A.
Rosenberg, Coleman David
Rovetta, Midji Sumiasih (x2)
Shapiro, George
Small, David B.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Smith, Kenneth M.
Smith, William H.
Spence, Andrea
Stephens, Theresa A.
Stonebanks, Beatrice
Tam, Joe G.
Tanniru, Murthy
Thomas, John S
Thompson, Tevis T.
Umezawa, Yuko
Vecchi, Karen M.
Whitaker, Kimberly A.
Wong, Gary C. (x6!)
Woollenweber, Ryan E.
Xie, Hao
Zhang, Rui
Zhang, Yi
ACB
Abrams, Paul E.
Agarwal, Rajesh
Alkaya, Dilek
Benigno, Dominick O.
Brooks, Susan
Cowan, Rusty
Gardiner, Allan
Haflich, Eileen R.
Haun, Sue
Jansen, Tanya Leigh
Johnson, Ellen Nadine
Kalm, Denise P
Kiara, May N.
Lola, Justin A.
Man, Ying Sang
Matentsian, Armine Minik
Miller, Robin Loretta
Sinclair, Lindy
Sinclair, Lindy
Small, David B.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Tanniru, Murthy
Taylor, Cathy S
Taylor, Dorian
Umezawa, Yuko
Wang, Hua
Wong, Gary C. (x7!)
Yee, Timothy R.
Zhang, Yi
ALS
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Smith, Arlinda M.
DTM
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Smith, Kenneth M.
LDREXC
Bodas, Prasad P.
Gibson, Charles C.
Henry, William Tod
Johnson, E. Tyree
Jones, Kerry
Sluss, Amy S.
Smith, Arlinda M.
Smith, Kenneth M.
PACB
Taylor, Lewis
PCC
Arrington, Jill
25
SAVE THE DATE!
District 57 Fall Conference
Saturday November 12th
, 2011
Gary C. Wong, Chair
Good people needed.
Contact Gary to volunteer: garycwong@aol.com
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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goals with your resources and continually monitors your progress. We invite
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TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS
2010–2011
Triple Crown Winners are Toastmasters who have achieved three or more educational
and/or leadership awards in the Toastmaster year starting from July 1, 2010.
Congratulations for achieving the Triple Crown distinction!
DilekAlkaya
Kirshon Pleasure Asborno
PrasadBodas
JeanCunningham
Charles Gibson
Trich Gray
Sue Haun
William Tod Henry
Tanya Jansen
Tyree Johnson
Ellen NadineJohnson
Joshua Ke
MayKiara
George Marshall
DennisNeary
KeithPatterson
DianePleuss
Christine Robinson
LindySinclair
Amy Sluss
David Small
Arlinda Smith
Kenneth M.Smith
Murthy Tanniru
Dorian Taylor
Cathy S. Taylor
TevisThompson
Yuko Umezawa
Hua Wang
KimberlyWhitaker
Roland James Willits
Gary Wong
Timothy Yee
Yi Zhang
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DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS
2010–2011
Distinguished Toastmasters are Toastmasters who have completed both
communication and leadership tracks by earning their CC, ACB, ACS, ACG
(communication) and CL, ALB, ALS (leadership) awards. Only a select few make it this
far. Congratulations to the following for reaching Distinguished Toastmaster this year!
Prasad Bodas
Jean Cunningham
Charles Gibson
Tanya Jansen
Tyree Johnson
Kenneth M. Smith
Gary Wong
29
DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTERS
2010–2011
Distinguished Toastmasters are Toastmasters who have completed both
communication and leadership tracks by earning their CC, ACB, ACS, ACG
(communication) and CL, ALB, ALS (leadership) awards. Only a select few make it this
far. Congratulations to the following for reaching Distinguished Toastmaster this year!
Prasad Bodas
Jean Cunningham
Charles Gibson
Tanya Jansen
Tyree Johnson
Kenneth M. Smith
Gary Wong
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35. DISTRICT 57
The Redwood Empire District
District 57, the Redwood Empire District, is a part of Toastmasters International, a non-profit
organization dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills.
District 57 provides support and training to northern California Toastmasters clubs in the East
Bay Area, north through Marin and Napa, and along Hwy 101 to Eureka. District 57 is a member
of Toastmasters Region 1, covering Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and British
Columbia.
The Mission of Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral
communications a worldwide reality.
Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn arts of
speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership
potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.
It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide
network of clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit
from its programs.
The Mission of the District
The mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs,
thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters
educational program by
Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and
membership goals.
Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
Providing effective training and leadership opportunities for club and district officers.
The Mission of the Club
The mission of a Toastmaster club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning
environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and
leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
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