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Contest Resources Updated for Spring 2009 (posted Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:37:29 -0600 in Speech Contests)

In February 2009, District 50 Toastmasters will kick off our Spring 2009 Contest Season. The two events this round will be Table Topics & International Speech. Contest Quality Chair Danni Babik, DTM, has updated all the contest resources available on the District 50 website in support of these events. Whether you're a Contest Chair, Contest Master, or contestant, this information...(click here for more)

Setting the Stage for Achievement ... with TLI! (posted Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:33:54 -0600 in Speech Contests)

Any good actor knows that to get the role, he/she must have a good audition. An actor will study the part, learn the lines, research the character, and breathe life into his/her portrayal. Armed with this knowledge and expressing the most with his/her talent, he/she will have a better chance of being cast as the Star of the Show. Your...(click here for more)

Schedule of Events now available for Kickoff TLI (posted Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:43:10 -0600 in Speech Contests)

The Schedule of Events is now available for the Winter session Kickoff TLI on Saturday, December 6th. Join the leaders of District 50 Toastmasters at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College (click here for driving directions) for a day of education. Click here to download the block schedule for the Kickoff TLI. For information on the other...(click here for more)

Winter TLIs kick off December 6th (posted Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:53:50 -0600 in Training & Conferences)

Training for the Winter term begins Saturday, December 6th with the big kickoff Toastmasters Leadership Institute. Make plans to join the leaders of District 50 from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Collin County Community College - Spring Creek Campus for a day of education, networking, and fun. For more information on this event, as well as the other four TLIs...(click here for more)

2008 "of the Year" Awards Announced (posted Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:43:41 -0600 in Celebration)

District 50 honored four Toastmasters leaders for their service in the 2007-2008 year. They were announced and feted at the Hall of Fame Luncheon on Saturday, November 8th in Mesquite, TX. Rookie of the Year - Minh Tran, ACG ALBArea Governor of the Year - Russ Riddle, ACB ALBDivision Governor of the Year - Robert Dillender, DTMBob Lanz Toastmaster of...(click here for more)

Outstanding Club Officers named for Jan-Jun 2008 (posted Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:41:30 -0600 in Celebration)

On Saturday, November 8th, District 50 honored eight Toastmasters as Outstanding Club Officers for their service during the January - June 2008 term. They are: Immediate Past President Lee Clayton, DTM (Park Central Toastmasters)Sergeant at Arms Tommy Gaither, DTM (Twice as Nice Toastmasters)Treasurer Monica Jones, TM (Verbal Expressions)Secretary Lisette Zounon, CC (Verbal Expressions)VP-Public Relations Christy McCrary, CC ALB (Crossmasters)VP-Membership Sridhar...(click here for more)

David Hill sweeps District 50 speech contests (posted Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:37:03 -0600 in Celebration, Speech Contests)

Congratulations to David Hill who took District first place honors in both the Humorous Speech and Tall Tales Contests! The District-level contests were held November 7th and 8th at the Hampton Inn in Mesquite in conjunction with the District 50 Fall Conference. The winners of both contests are as follows: Tall Tales 1st place: David Hill(Prospeak, Vista Division) 2nd place:...(click here for more)

Fall Conference Registration Closed (posted Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:59:55 -0600 in Training & Conferences)

The District 50 Fall Conference kicks off tonight in Mesquite. Will you be there to enjoy fun, fellowship, phenomenal food, and outstanding education? Online registration is now closed. Limited event tickets will be available at the door. Make sure you check out the final copies of the block schedule and educational session schedule before you go. We'll see you in...(click here for more)

Fall Conference Educational Sessions Announced (posted Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:47:32 -0500 in Training & Conferences)

The educational sessions for our Fall Conference have been announced ... and you won't want to miss them! Learn more on the Conference page, or use these links to download the information sheets directly:Conference Block Schedule Conference Educational Session InformationDon't wait any longer to register for this exciting event. Registration fees have already increased from their low "early registration" rate....(click here for more)

"Toast & Boast" Now Available (posted Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:42:42 -0500 in Announcements)

The October edition of "Toast & Boast" is now available for download. Visit Resources ... Toast & Boast or click here to download it now (1MB PDF). Inside this issue, you'll find messages from District Governor Les Guse, Lt. Governor Education & Training Paulette Harvey, and Lt. Governor Marketing Anthony Kung. Meet all seven of our Division Governors. Find out...(click here for more)