"Helping YOU Take Center Stage"!

"To Lead is to Serve" Dr. Ralph Smedley - Founder of Toastmasters Today is my final day as the Lt. Governor of Education & Training and this weekend at the Hail & Farwell Back Yard B.B.Q. BASH - the outgoing District 31 Governor, Bash Turay, DTM, PID pinned me with the incoming District 31 Governor pin! I pinned my incoming Lts. Bil Lewis, DTM who will serve as the incoming LGET and Ben Lappen with the incoming LGM. I also earned my SECOND DTM on the final day of the 2009-2010 Toastmasters Year - which runs from June 30, 2008 - July 1, 2010. This really has been an amazing year! District 31 made the Educational Goals and will be award the 2008-2009 "Excellence in Education & Training" award at the HALL OF FAME during the 2009 Toastmasters International Convention! I am ready to lead the District - and my term begins July 1, 2009 - I will post my theme and kinds words and testimonials from members in my District.

Last nite I watched The Jacksons: An American Dream ( 1992 ) on television. I think my favorite part or most memorable part was when Berry Gordy pointed out to Michael that "Songs are stories" - when "YOU SING A SONG - YOU ARE TELLING A STORY"! As a Toastmaster I am taught that when I give a speech - I should share a personal story. Michael was an amazing artist that could tell MANY STORIES thru his voice, music, performances, costumes, props - he had the WHOLE package. I bet he had more music to share - more stories to tell. I have been reminded of his music these past several days while driving in my colbalt blue Aveo with the FM radio on. The list of Michael Jackson's hit songs are continuous as the Boston stations replay them over and over. I must admit I really do like most in fact perhaps ALL of the songs/stories that I have heard him sing. His songs/stories are told in ways that have changed the course of the music industry. Michaels songs/stories are ...

The Jackson Five - 1966 Michael Jackson Michael Jackson 1982 Michael Jackson 1991 Michael Jackson 1988 Michael Jackson May 2000 Michael Jackson 1997 The Jackson Five 1978 The Jackson Five - 1960's Michael Jackson 2000 ----------------------- In memory of Michael Like Generation X'ers I grew up with Michael Jackson's music. It is very sad to note that Michael has passed on - He was amazingly gifted as a musical writer, singer, performer, dancer, creator. --------------- http://news.google.com/news?um=1&ned=us&hl=en&q=photos+of+Michael+Jackson http://www.mtv.com/specials/michaeljackson/ ----------------------- Definitions of michael jackson on the Web: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:michael+jackson&ei=jdFISvvBF4v6MY3Z5KsC&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title Jackson: United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) wordnet...

Famous Farrah Fawcett Poster! Ryan O'Neal (long time on again/off again boyfriend) and Farrah Fawcett It is sad to note that we must finally say Farwell to Farrah Fawcett. I grew up seeing her famous poster on friends walls - no I personally never owned one - admiring a woman in a bathing suit - I preferred seeing John Travolta. I did enjoy the Charlie's Angles' TV Series - never the outfits (or lack of) or clothes - but for the "who dunit" parts and that females could be more than mothers, homemakers and wives. The Buring Bed was amazing! Farrah entertained MANY of us men and woman during your television years - 70's, 80's. Thanks for the amazing memories. ------------------------------- Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at Age 62 PopEater Farrah Fawcett , the actress who shot to worldwide fame thanks to her role in 'Charlie's Angels' and other Hollywood ventures along the way, has passed away after a long battle wit...

http://www.stpiusvschool.org/ Catholic values, fundamental skills, critical thinking, technology, and the fine arts ...promoting personal responsibility, appreciation for diversity, family involvement, a spirit of unity, and Christian stewardship L-R S  Sherri Raftery - St. Pius V. parking lot S & S Raftery - St. Pius V. - Fith grade S - St. Pius V. School It is time to MOVE UP - say good by to elementary school, 5th grade and the plaid jumper and say hello to middle school, sixth grade and the grey skirt. At 10:00 AM Friday June 19, 2009 in the St. Pius V. Church S will Move UP and all the students will be promoted. I know I will cry like I do every year. I am amazed that six years have passed us by. We stand eye to eye now - even though we DON'T see eye to eye. I suppose that will take a few more years before we can do that! I am proud of her! Good luck during the next three years of middle school - then it is off to high school - where ever that may be.....

Renee Diggs, Ernesto Phillips Starpoint Video - I Want You - You Want Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA17yhiwtqI Starpoint was an American R&B band who began recording in the 1980s. They were an African-American sextet from Maryland. Throughout the 80’s, the group would have a string of R&B hit singles. Their 1985 song, “Object of My Desire”, released on the Elektra label, reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their only Top 40 hit on the US pop charts http://www.last.fm/music/Starpoint WOW - My Friend Liza (Lisa M.) emailed me that her sister Laney googled us on UTUBE to find an MTV Video shoot that we were in when we attended Emerson College's Los Angeles Program in 1990. http://www.emerson.edu/external_programs/la/ It was for the up and coming 80's musical group STARPOINT - and the song title - I WANT YOU - YOU WANT ME What a "blast from the past"!! Seeing the video reminds me of Barry Scott's LOST 45's Radio Show . As students at Emer...

It is with delight that I post the Region Vii Speech Contest Winner! My best Mate Mary Cheyne - who is also a Champions Edge Member . Mary will go on to " TAKE CENTER STAGE" at the 2009 Toastmasters International Convention in August at MGM - FOXWOODS in Conneticut!! L-R Second Place Winner Chris Kasper from District 18, First Place Winner, Mary Cheyne from District 31 - both Chris and Mary are Edge Members! And Third Place Winner, Mark LaVergne From D 46 L_R - First Vice President, Gary Schmidt, DTM, Second Place Winner (Fellow Edge Member), Chris Casper from District 18, First Place Winner (Fellow Edge Member), Mary Cheyne from District 31, Third Place Winner Mark LaVergne from District 46 L-R Rob Cheyne (Mary;s Husband), First Place Winner, Mary Cheyne, Past International President, Dr. Dilip Abasekara, Incoming District 31 Governor, Sherri Raftery, DTM L-R First VP Gary Schmidt, DTM, First Place Winner, Mary Cheyne, Past International President. Dr. Dilip Abasekara...

Here are more Speakers and Trainers who will be presenting at the Region Vii Conference in Moncton, Canada this weekend!! Hope to connect with you there! http://www.r7tm.org/index Gary Schmidt, DTM -Senior Vice-President, Toastmasters International works in the arena of politics and has served on staff for two United States Senators from Oregon – Mark Hatfield and Gordon Smith. Schmidt worked as a field office manager, speechwriter, constituent service coordinator and field representative. He owns a political and communications consulting firm, Schmidt and Associates "Toastmasters: Confidence. Leadership. Service." as the theme for his 2009 - 2010 term in office. Stephanie Demiris - Volunteer Support Services Manager , Toastmasters International has been with Toastmasters International for three and a half years. Ms. Demiris has over a decade of vocational experience in the specific field of education and training. Her focus is to educate and train District leaders in are...

Toastmasters Region Vii Conference - Thursday-Saturday, June 4-5-6, 2009 Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown - 1005 Main Street, Moncton, NB, Canada http://www.cpmoncton.com/ Greater Moncton is the geographical hub of the Canadian Maritime provinces. It offers a variety of attractions for visitors. The Tidal Bore demonstrates the wonder of natural science and Magnetic Hill the power of illusion. Don't forget to visit Crystal Palace, Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magic Mountain for family fun. If you head east from Moncton you'll soon find yourself in Alberty county, the home of the world famous Hopewell Rocks where you can see some of the highest tides in the world. Bring the family and enjoy our vibrant city with arts & entertainment, theatre, movies, shopping, dining and everything else that you'd expect for a getaway to the Maritimes. I am packing up to fly out to the TM Region Vii Conference 2moro - Wednesday June 3rd until Sunday June 7th. I will be training for my new leader...