Last summer included visits to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Missouri, and Kentucky. A grand time it was visiting friends, Toastmaster clubs, visiting historical sites and grand hysterical things! I … Continue reading
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It was truly an honor to meet Toastmaster’s International President, Mohammed Murad. Thank you for attending our District 53 Fall Conference, for your dynamic keynote speech and educational session. … Continue reading
My husband, Don (Tarpman) and I (Connecticut Tootsie) just returned from the 112th National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. As always, it was an adventure, and a grand time visiting with old friends. A special thanks to the wonderful citizens … Continue reading
As I prepare to leave for the Toastmaster District 53 Spring 2012 Conference in Bloomfield, Connecticut, I want to express my appreciation to the District 53 team for their hard work and dedication. This will be fun, educational, and entertaining. … Continue reading
How wonderful it is to visit other Toastmaster clubs. I am spending a great deal of time in Boston these days, and to date, visited both the DEP Toastmasters and Copley Toastmasters. After a one-mile walk to the Copley Toastmasters … Continue reading
Over the past year, I had the distinct honor of serving 23 Toastmaster clubs as the Division A Governor in District 53. Yes, there was a great deal of traveling, a good amount of paper work, a massive amount of … Continue reading
Amazing, I have two dear friends who are also fellow Toastmasters on the run! Croix Sather is running across the United States in 100 days, delivering 100 speeches along the way. At the same time, Jackie and her friend, Kathy, … Continue reading
Bangkok Toastmasters, you are the best! Thank you for a grand time, the opportunity to speak at your club, and above all your warm hospitality. A Grand Time with Bangkok Toastmasters in Bangkok Thailand … Continue reading
Wednesday and Thursday are my favorite days of the week. You may be thinking that is because the latter half of the week is near. Perhaps so, but in truth, those are the evenings I attend Toastmaster meetings. Ten years … Continue reading
I have finally resurfaced after relinquishing my hobo queen crown, and months of wonderful, beautiful family events. Added to that was the fun of our five-week houseguest and hobo brother, FROG. Life is never dull in the De Young home! … Continue reading