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Division B to BLaST through the District Convention in Bohol

2010-04-19T16:28:00.000-07:00

Division B delegates fly off to Bohol this week to be a big, bold, brave force in Toastmaster District 75's 2010 Convention.

Governor Katrina Letargo leads the team of representatives, which include speech contestants who bested the best speakers of the division.

Be there.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy in the convention:

Program

DAY 1 - APRIL 23 (FRIDAY)
8:00AM Registration of Delegates
10:00AM Contest Briefing
10:30AM Assembly for the Opening
11:00AM Opening Ceremony
Processional (Recommended Attire: Gray or Black Business Attire)
Welcome Address
Keynote Speech - DTM Keith Ostergard, International Director
Overview
12:00 NN Lunch
1:00-2:30 Speech to Evaluate Contest
2:30-3:30 Educational Session with International Director Keith Ostergard
3:30-4:00 Snacks
4:00-5:00pm Educational Sessions wtih DTM BAby Luat and DTM Dina Louis (Simultaneous)
5:00-6:00 Candidates' Showcase
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-7:30 Assembly
7:30-10:00PM A Rated X Evening (REcommended Attire: Black Baron/ Suit with Red Tie for men, Red Gown for women)
Processional
District Governor's Message
Loboc Children's Choir Mini Concert
Ballroom Dancing

DAY 2 – APRIL 24 (SATURDAY)
7:30-8:00 Assembly
8:00-9:00 Table Topics Contest
9:30 10:00 Snacks
9:30-11:00 Humorous Speech Contest
11:00-12:00 C&L Awarding
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Business Meeting and Election of Officers
2:30-2:45 Snacks
2:45-5:00 International Speech Contest
5:00-6:00 Acknowledgments
Discon 2011 Preview
Educational Awards
Announcement of International Contest Winners
Closing Ceremonies
Exit of Colors
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00 Poolside Fellowship (Recommended Attire: Hot Sizzling White over skimpy bikini or trunks)
Beer Drinking Contest
Mr. & Ms. TM
Group Presentations
Announcement of Elected District Officers
Awarding of Winners
Live Band

DAY 3 – APRIL 25 (SUNDAY)

7:00-8:00AM Church Service
8:00-9:00AM Breakfast
Preparation for Tour
Check-out for those leaving on this date
9:00-3:00PM Tour
Baclayon Church
Blood Compact
Tarsier Watching at Loboc
Loboc River Cruise with Lunch
Butterfly Sanctuary
Chocolate Hills

Block the date - April 10, 2010

2010-03-16T23:04:00.000-07:00

Clue: Remove all the numbers below to find out:
675D33782I994V2I764S75IO244N89B5789345S21P33EE58C937H275C632O17N529T88E37S194T2

Third and Last Speechcraft Session with ATD on March 27

2010-03-10T03:43:00.000-08:00

They have not invented enough words to articulate my appreciation to all those who have helped in the last 2 Speechcraft sessions with ATD. Thanks to JJ Letargo, Jazz Encarnacion, Jun Roy, Lisa Romatate, Aida Valles, Boom San Agustin, Jenny Monastrial, Pat Pascua, Sheila dela Cruz, and Tisha Timbang for your generous hearts!!

It's been amazing hearing the voices, the impromptu and prepared speeches of the members of the different communities sponsored by ATD. More than the expected number of participants attended -- it turned out that the older members got interested to participate and learn even if the sessions were originally for the youth. As a result, we got a diversity of voices, and a wealth of stories that have entertained and inspired us. And yes, a number that made us cry. We also saw a lot of promising speakers whose skills truly need to be developed.

You still have a chance to hear these voices on our last meeting on March 27, 9 AM to 12 noon. The speechcrafters are preparing to share organized speeches about their dreams and aspirations. Buzz me if you're interested to participate. As soon, as I have a list of volunteers, I will come up with the line-up of speakers. (We apologize to those who volunteered for the April 10 session for the change in schedule. If you cannot adjust to the new schedule, we would understand.)

Furthermore, since this is the last day of the session, we plan to suprise them with a little party at the end. That means we need food. So far, we have volunteers for spaghetti and ice cream. Any one who wants to bring/send cake, barbecue, drinks, and other snacks? Email back or contact me through 917-8989694. We will also still welcome donations of books and school supplies, which we give away as prizes. If you donate 18 pieces of each type, we can even put together some loot bags.

Ideas on how to make this a more enriching activity are also welcome.

How great it is that Toastmasters can come together and share our time and talents.

Check out the postcard above for more details. You may also check out these links to get the background on the project:
http://tinyurl. com/speechcraft
http://butterntoast .blogspot. com/2010/ 02/happy- ticket.html

Areas 13, 14, 15, and 16 hold speech contests on March 13,

2010-03-10T01:44:00.001-08:00

Will it be fun or fierce? Or both? Who will sizzle, and who will fizzle? Who will be declared as the areas best speakers?

Be there on March 13 to find out!

Contestants and judges are expected to arrive 1 hour before the event.

ATD Speechcrafters Deliver Their Icebreaker Speeches

2010-03-04T03:24:00.000-08:00

Join us in this worthwhile project. On March 6, Saturday, 9 AM to 12 noon, we will have the second session of our CSR project, a Speechcraft program for select participants from the ATD communities of:

North Cemetery - these are the people who actually reside in the cemetery, some as caretakers and some as unofficial residents
Hilum and Lozada in Pandacan,
Ilalim ng Tulay (Under the Bridge) at Quirino Avenue in Paco

March 6 promises to be interesting as the participants will deliver their icebreaker speeches. One of them will talk about how a blind man courted her, and another one will talk about the experience of having their under-the-bridge homes demolished.

Let's work together to give underprivileged individuals a voice.

We also still welcome donations in cash and kind -- for food during the sessions, and various school and office supplies as prizes. Please get in touch with Gege Sugue, through 917-8989694 to volunteer and contribute.

Congratulations to the Contest Winners

2010-03-04T02:44:00.000-08:00

Division B Launches its CSR Project

2010-02-18T11:11:00.000-08:00

Division B's Big, Bold, brave plans include projects that can benefit underprivileged communities. Its mission is for Toastmasters to work together in projects that will enable them to share their time, talent, knowledge, and heart so that underprivileged individuals can improve their communication skills and enjoy positive change in their lives.

Our first CSR project aims to fulfill this mission.

On 3 Saturday mornings, February 27, March 6, and April 10, we will hold Speechcraft sessions in the Pandacan office of ATD, All Together in Dignity. ATD is an international organization working with the community to eradicate poverty from this planet. It's a group that does not believe in dole-outs. Their projects are those that give persons living with poverty a voice. We know that money talks. So the one without money can't be heard. ATD wants to change that through projects that allow the community members to speak through art, fora, livelihood projects, and other events that enable them to speak up, to share their experiences, their views, their aspirations.

Speechraft participants will be underprivileged youth from different ATD assisted communities.

Join us by volunteering to take on a role in one or more of the Speechraft sessions.

Sign up. Show up. Speak up so that others may speak too.

Contact Assistant Governor for Marketing Gege Sugue to volunteer or inquire:
gevouz@yahoo.com
+639178989694

Check out Gege Sugue's speech to learn more about this project.

It's Contest Season. Be a Part of the Fun.

2010-02-15T22:49:00.000-08:00

Here's One More Chance to Learn and Earn

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What to Wear at the DISCON

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Last Chance! Last Chance!

2010-01-26T22:13:00.000-08:00

This is your last chance to earn that very important half point to meet your DCP goals. Don't miss it.

How to get there.

Here are the Details of the Officers' Training this Saturday

2010-01-11T21:01:00.001-08:00

See you there, Division B.

Be Trained, Be Awarded.

2010-01-10T20:28:00.000-08:00

Don't miss this final chance to achieve half a point for DCP goal #9! Learn from the presentations of our top district officers and share best practices with other Toastmasters. Grab the opportunity to invite effective evaluators to your club meetings.

Division B, see you at the 2nd round of Officers' Training on January 16, 2010 (Saturday), 1:00PM to 5:00PM at the Meralco TSB in Ortigas. Check out the map below.

For comments or questions, please contact:
Jazz Encarnacion, Assistant Governor for Education and Training. Email: jiencarnaction@yahoo.com. Phone 917-5345299

Block the Date! Double Fun on December 5.

2009-11-24T21:12:00.000-08:00

Keep your December 5 free for a Double Event. Be there!

Back to back fun and more fun at the San Carlo Room of the Makati Stock Exchange Bldg.

Start the afternoon, from 1 to 5 PM, by watching rookie toastmasters vie for the Achievers' Rookie Invitational Cup. On its 4th year, this tradition of challenging newbies* to deliver speeches and compete, has been entertaining and educating Toastmasters. Support Achievers Toastmasters and have fun in the process.

After all that, you're allowed a few minutes for a breather, and then you're off to another round of fun, this time to celebrate the holidays and Division B's halfway mark milestone. Yes, it's been 6 months of having a BLAST for the division. It's going to be a big, bold, brave celebration from 5 to 7 PM.

Check out the postcards below for details.

SEE YOU ON DECEMBER 5! Be with Division B.

*Toastmasters who have been with the organization for less than two years, who have at least delivered an icebreaker but have not yet completed their 10 basic speech projects, nor have competed in District Sponsored contests.

Newsflash:

2009-11-13T06:12:00.001-08:00

Newsflash: Deadline of membership renewal payment has been extended to November 15! Don’t miss this opportunity to earn 0.5 DCP point.

Learn about Evaluation and Harnessing the Internet

2009-11-13T05:39:00.000-08:00

Please mark your calendars for the Division B Educational Session on November 14 (Saturday), 1:30PM to 5:00PM at MSE Building , Ayala Avenue , Makati City. Only 50 slots are available! To register, please contact Asst. Gov. for Education and Training Jazz Encarnacion (Email: jiencarnacion@yahoo, Phone: 09175345299). Please refer to the postcard below for more information.

Division B Explored the Extremes in the Midcon

2009-11-02T05:09:00.000-08:00

My heartfelt thanks to the following people who represented Division B in the recently concluded Mid-Year Conference:

•Table Topics with a Twist:
Mahdi Khadematolrasoul (UP Manila TMC)

•Singing Bee Idol (who sang “Eternal Flame”):
Jazz Encarnacion (Silver & White TMC & ButterNToast TMC)

•Talentadong TMs (who danced to the tune of “Nobody” and shared the stage with me):
- Mely Fernandez (Maharlika TMC)
- Cathy Bachoco (Area 16 Governor, Executive TMC)
- Syril Tolentino (Area 15 Governor, Blue Swoosh TMC)
with special appearance of: Elaine Aviola (Achievers TMC)

and the other TMs who were with us through the wee hours of the morning for the love of Division B:
- Khris Albano (Executive TMC)
- Aida Valles (Maharlika TMC)
- Chen Villacorta (PhilamLife TMC)

Congratulations to the TM Year 2008-2009 awardees:

DTM Philip Iledan – Leadership Awardee for Club Building
ACS Ed Fabonan – Area Governor of the Year Awardee

Toastmasters International Celebrates Year 85

2009-10-22T21:48:00.000-07:00

October 22, 2009
Fellow Toastmasters,

Happy Anniversary!

October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.

While the original intent of the group was to teach after-dinner speeches to young men, as we all know, Toastmasters has evolved to become a worldwide leader in communication and leadership development. This evolution was no accident; Dr. Smedley firmly believed that the improvement of a person's ability to communicate his or her ideas was a means of improving life in all its phases, personal as well as professional. It's a philosophy that resonates as clearly today as it did back in 1924.

Since its founding, Toastmasters International has empowered more than 4 million people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Our organization' s long-term success and growth is a tribute to Dr. Smedley's vision. He understood that communication isn't optional and leadership isn't always natural, but both can be learned through doing.

As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, the organization stands at a historic high point. Our membership is at an all-time high of 252,000 and growing, our programs are more expansive and our leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age.

The next 85 years hold even greater promise as we continue to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world. Let us work together to build our organization by building our members -- with confidence, leadership and service.

Thank you for all you do to support and serve Toastmasters.

Sincerely,
Gary Schmidt
International President
Toastmasters International

Midyear Conference Postponed to October 30-31

2009-10-02T23:17:00.000-07:00

That Ondoy wreaked havoc in the metropolis is no longer news. What is news is that our midyear convention has been postponed to October 30-31.

All other details, including venue, remain the same.

B is for a Blast of Activities

2009-09-21T02:12:00.000-07:00

Block your calendars. Prepare for a blast. Division B is gearing up for activities that will intensify your Toastmasters experience.

The biggest, funnest activity coming up is District 75's Mid-year Conference & Contests on:
October 10-11, 2009 at the MMLDC in Antipolo.

Read previous post for details on the Mideyear Conference.

Too many speakers, too little time during your regular meetings? Join the Speakathons. Division B has calendared a series of speakathon sessions on the following dates:
February 27, 2010 - organized by Areas 11 & 12
March 6 2010 - organized by Areas 13 & 14
March 13, 2010 - organized by Areas 15 & 16

January and February will be busy bee months as we hold our second round of officers' training. Block January 19 on your calendars, and be ready to field your officers. Remember, attendance by at least 4 officers will complete 1 DCP point.

Speechcraft sessions and demo meetings spice up this line up of activities. Watch out for more news about these events. Check out this blog for updates.

2009 MIDYEAR CONFERENCE – EXPLORING EXTREMES

2009-09-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

When: October 10 – 11, Saturday and Sunday (postponed to October 30-31)
Where: MMLDC, Antipolo

Convention Rates
P3,000 August 16 to September 15
P3,500 September 16 to On-Site

MMLDC Hotel Rates:
Quadruple share P3,2000 (P800 per person)
Dormitory P800 per person

To register:
1. Deposit applicable convention rate (and hotel rate, if you decide to stay overnight) to:

Metrobank SA 084-3084254330
Acct Name: Eliza Paylago
FRIENDLY ADVISE: use a check to pay, no bank charges

2. Fax deposit slip and registration form TOGETHER to (2) 281-3787 or email scanned copy to email addresses below

Liza Paylago lizapaylago@goldenhands.net, 920-9580824
Ida Sih idatsih@yahoo.com, 917-8143143

3. You will receive an email or text confirmation with your DELEGATE NUMBER. Text the above to follow up.

4. DELEGATE NUMBER will serve as your registration locator and raffle entry.

Transportation: P400 per person
1. Pick-up point is the McDonalds in front of Meralco on Ortigas Avenue. It is within the Shell station. Pick-up time starts at 10:30AM
2. Drop-off point is the same. Transport leaves MMLDC after lunch October 11.

Program:
Day One – October 10
11:00am - Registration
2:00pm - Opening Ceremonies
2:30pm - Keynote Address
3:00pm - Educational session
4:00pm - District Council Meeting
5:00pm - free time
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Singing Contest & Talent Contest
8:00pm - Party Time

Day Two – October 11
7:00am - Catholic Mass
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Impromptu Contest
10:00am - Closing Ceremonies
Discon 2010 presentation
11:00am - Adjournment
12:00nn - Lunch

Check out this site for details and photos of the accommodations : http://www.slideshare.net/Zaldy_Co/toastmasters-d75-midyear-convention

2009-08-20T21:53:00.000-07:00

Officers Go for First Round of Training

2009-07-20T18:46:00.000-07:00

More than one hundred and twenty diligent toastmasters trooped to the Makati Stock Exchange Building last Saturday, July 18, to attend the first round of Officers’ Training. Clubs who fielded at least 4 officers earned half a point for their DCP Goal #9. So, if you’re one of those diligent clubs, you’re off to a good start.

District Governor (DG) ACG Nolie Espina delivered the inspirational address and shared his thoughts on Quality Service Leadership. Lt. Governor for Education and Training (LGET) DTM Wilson Lee gave the first educational presentation on the topic of Club Foresight. He also led the special planning session in the morning, specifically for area governors from both Div B and H. Wilson also helped the area governors plot their success roadmaps for the year. ATMG Khris Albano declared that “Membership is Key” in the second educational segment.

Division B Governor DTM Katrina Letargo and Division H Governor ACG Malou Ranario presided over the event. Toastmasters from Divisions K and A also attended the training session.

The officers joined their counterparts from the other clubs to strategize for this term. All in all, the officers had a blast!

Division B Officers Sworn In

2009-07-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

Immediate Past Division Governor Philip Iledan chaired the Division B District Officers Turn-over Ceremonies held last July 11 at the Makati Stock Exhange Bldg. Hosts Past Division Governor ATMS Butch Syyap and Past District Governor DTM Gina Mapua regaled the crowd of Toastmasters.

Newly installed Division B Governor, DTM Katrina Letargo, welcomed guests and enjoined Toastmasters to " Build Leaders and Speakers Together (BLaST). She challenged the officers and members to Be Big. Be Bold. Be Brave. This challenge calls for the officers and members to:

Be BIG in numbers --think club members, goals, and speeches.
Be BOLD in the arena of speech contests.
Be BRAVE in taking on leadership roles and making a difference.

The newly installed area governors in Division B are:

ACB Diana Calderon, Area 11
ACS Rudy Reyes, Area 12
ACS Ully Jerus, Area 13
CC Mark Jay Claravall, Area 14
CC Syril Tolention, Area 15
ACS Cathy Bachoco, Area 16

Supporting Division B Governor Katrina Letargo in her term are:

ACG Jasmine Encarnacion, Assistant Governor for Education and Training
ACB Gege Sugue, Assistant Governor for Marketing
CC Sheila dela Cruz, Division Treasurer
ATMS Lisa Romarate, Division Secretary.

Club members and guests celeberated a banner term for the division and now look forward to another year of achievements.

Be Big, Be Bold. Be Brave. Have a BLaST at Division B!

2009-07-01T17:54:00.000-07:00

Division B Governor and Distinguished Toastmaster Katrina (better known as JJ) Letargo has been having a blast the last 14 years as a Toastmaster.

She invites you to get the most out of your Toastmasters experience and have a BLaST.

The word BLaST takes on a new meaning this term as Division B's theme:
Building Leaders and Speakers Together

More than just being a theme, it's a program that will enable our fellow Toastmasters to:

Be Big.Be Bold. Be Brave.
* Be Big in building club membership and achieve DCP goals
* Be Bold in joining speech contests and gain confidence in speaking
* Be Brave in taking on leadership roles and increase leadership potential

The BLAST program is really geared to build leaders and speakers in Division B. It's a task we must do Together because the district officers and club presidents can't do it alone; individual members can't do it alone. Together, we can meet our personal, club, area, and division goals; and contribute to the district's goals as well.