District 83 Toastmasters | Metropolitan New Jersey, Rockland County, Staten Island

District Governor Brian Lin, DTM, announced that the District Nominating Committee has been constituted. Paul Scharf, DTM, IPDG was appointed Chairman of the Committee. The members of the Committee are drawn from all the Divisions within the District. The Nominating Committee is tasked with accepting nominations for various elective positions in the District, evaluating the nominees and presenting a report to the District Governor of the results.

At the District 83 Conference on Saturday, November 14, 2009, Immediate Past District Governor Paul Scharf, DTM, honored five individuals whose effort and dedication throughout the year helped District 83 achieve “Distinguished” status in its first year.

Never been to a Toastmasters meeting? Want to see what it’s like before you visit a club as a guest? Here’s your chance. Click here to watch a video by Toastmasters International. You’ll gain a flavor of the friendly and supportive atmosphere each club strives to create.

Ricky Young, a former member of Harlem Toastmasters, currently hosts several radio shows on 90.3FM WHCR. On December 11, 2009, Heath Suddleson, International Director of Toastmasters International, appeared on Ricky's show “What’s In Your Hand” - a two hour motivational broadcast featuring music and guest appearances. Enjoy Heath's clever responses and excellent description of Toastmasters in these excerpts from the program.

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Part1 37 minutes 18MB   Part2 53 minutes 25MB
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District Governor Brian Lin announces the many rewards Toastmasters can earn while they do what Toastmasters do – continually grow and flourish as speakers and leaders. See what’s in store for the district’s clubs, officers and members as you rack up your accomplishments during the year.