My speaking philosophy

It does no good to speak great wisdom and impart important knowledge if your audience is too bored to listen!. I believe that the recipe for a great speech calls for a teaspoon of humor, a tablespoon of quality material, and several cups of shortening.

Note: This is me After winning Area 26 contest March, 2004

Toastmasters web sites

Toastmasters International

Toastmasters District 50 "This is my district"

Current

I am currently a member of 2 Toastmasters clubs, Speak-Up Frisco and MBNA Dallas. I also am both a Judge and a Chief Judge.

History

Leadership

Founded Speak-Up Frisco

Founded District 50 Speakers Bureau (Currently led by Reed Rogers)

Area 41 Governor (2001-2002) President's Distinguished Area *

Town North Division Governor (2002-2003) President's Distinguished Division *

* President's Distinguished is the highest Toastmasters International distinction.

Speaking

On September 30, 2002 I became the 8,741st person to earn the DTM designation (Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest earned Toastmaster designation.)

To learn more about the Toastmasters Educational Program, including what a "DTM" is click here

Future

Speak outside the Toastmaster clubs

I would love to get to District as a speech contestant. This requires winning the club, Area and Division Speech contests. (FLASH - I AM TRYING AGAIN TO WIN THE DISTRICT. I HAVE WON CLUB AND WILL COMPETE IN AREA IN MARCH,2004(won) NOW I WILL COMPETE IN DIVISION ON APRIL 17, 2004)) While I have several speaking trophy's, I have never gotten that far - yet. :)!

Become an "Accredited Speaker". A very coveted Toastmaster title only the best speakers earn. At the earliest, this will occur in the Summer of 2008. If you know of any organization I could speak at please let me know. My fee - a letter of acknowlegement that I spoke for them. In other words, free!!! I am worth it, too.

Honors

District 50 Division Governor of the Year (2002-2003)