Date: July 31st 2009

Hello District 15 Toastmasters,
July 1 marked the start of a new Toastmasters year, and with it, changes in leadership. With this annual changing of the guard, we take a moment to recognize the accomplishments of those who have gone before us while we commit to our tasks ahead.

Our District 15 theme this year is, �Building Leadership, One Success at a Time.� Through service to one another, we grow our leadership skills with every success. Even more effective in honing our leadership are the opportunities to help another enjoy success. Fellow club members will benefit from your assistance, just as every future toastmaster will benefit from your leadership. As members of District 15, you are the leadership that we need.

The district has also added new Web Conferencing capabilities to assist in training, business meetings, and communications in the district. As part of this service, there is a regular, open discussion with the District Governor on Monday evenings at 9:00 PM. You may link to the District Chat from the Members page of the District 15 Website at http://members.district15speaks.org/. I look forward to seeing you there.

--Dave Manning, DTM
District 15 Governor
dg@district15speaks.org

From the Office of the LGET:
In order to be recognized as Distinguished, clubs should meet certain education goals, as well as membership and administrative goals. The education goals are 2 CC's, 2 more CC's, 1 AC, 1 more AC, 1 Leadership award (CL, AL, or DTM) and 1 more Leadership award. Clubs often ask the question �Why should we be doing this�what benefit is it to us as clubs and members.� The answer to the question, in my opinion is: When club members are completing their education requirements, they are gaining knowledge and experience that will help them in all facets of life, not just Toastmasters. This is the time of year when club officers and members should be working together to identify what goals are attainable between now and June 30. Completion of the Club Success Plan provides a means for clubs to make these plans and gain commitments from all their members. Clubs who update their success plans on the District web site by November 1 will be recognized at the Fall Conference with th e Horizon Award. If you have any questions about the education goals or the Club Success Plan, please contact Peggy Carr, lget@district15speaks.org. I will be happy to work with you.

--Peggy Carr, DTM
District 15 Lt. Governor, Education and Training lget@district15speaks.org

From the Office of the LGM:
We have all been encouraged to work on Membership Building.� In one of our TI conference calls it was mentioned that membership building contests in clubs is a great way to increase membership. � There is a�domino effect when we have membership building contests in our clubs.� The Smedley Award is a great place to begin.� Starting from Aug 1st through September 30th this contest requires 5 new members recruited in�clubs.� The rewards are endless not only for�clubs but�Areas, Divisions and ultimately the District.� Together we recruit more members bigger clubs more new clubs the rewards are endless. � Membership building 101 item 1622 available from TI is a great resource to help membership building in�clubs. � Providing guests with a guest kit�which has useful information about your club and the Toastmasters program. � This kit could include: A copy of the Toastmasters magazine, a membership application form, Fliers: Confidence, The voice of Leadership, and all about Toastmas ters.�� Guests are your future members treat them with sincerity, welcome them with warmth, invite them back. Follow up with them find out how they enjoyed your meeting. � Enjoy each member who attends your meetings they will bring their friends ultimately more members.� Have fun make Toastmasters a great place to be. � �

--Emmy Jones DTM
District 15 Lt. Governor of Marketing
lgm@district15speaks.org

From the Fall Conference Chair:
"CELEBRATE LEADERSHIP - LEAD TO SUCCEED!" Disco Fever! � Fri. Nov. 13th & Sat. Nov 14th Red Lion Hotel Salt Lake City, Utah � Featuring: � Dave Blanchard, "Intentional Creator", CEO-Pres. Og Mandino, 10 Scrolls, Business/Success Coach, www.ogmandino.com � Sheryl Roush, DTM PDG, Sparkle-tudes, Accredited Speaker, TI Presidential Citation Recipient, www.sparklepresentations.com

Utah Governor Gary Herbert Declares November as Toastmasters Month Hosts: Division E Governor Steve Jones CC CL

Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest
Awards
Friday Fun Night, Clubs Puttin' On The Ritz Disco Dancing, Floor Show, Contests, Incredible Workshops DJ Craig Rollo, Professional Photographer Kent Shelton Wear Your Glitzy Attire

Utah Governor Gary Herbert Declares November as Toastmasters Month Conference Co-chairs: Norene Jensen DTM and Jerry Allen DTM PDG Hosts: Division E Governor Steve Jones CC, CL & Members

$99 Door Crasher special til Aug. 31st. (includes all meals) $95 Rooms til Oct. 1st� 1.800.RED LION

Wanted: Educational Presenters & Volunteers Silent Auction, Club Auction Baskets, 50-50 Opportunity Corporate Sponsors (publicity opportunity)

To Act Now Contact:
Co-chairs: Norene Jensen DTM 801.636.1040 norenejensen_speaks@yahoo.com or Jerry Allen DTM PDG 208.869.3080� jerry@softplanet.net

Register with Bill Mortimer ATM-B� 801.597.1094� billmortimer@juno.com http://conference.district15speaks.org

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District 15: Building Leadership, One Success at a Time