On May 15th, 2008, at StambaughNess, the White Rose Toastmasters club presented John Brown of Ephrata with an award for his achievement of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). John is the first member to receive his DTM through White Rose in the club’s 25 year history, and has been a member of the White Rose Toastmasters club for 20 years. The Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive in Toastmasters. To receive this honor, members must complete 44 speeches and serve in multiple leadership positions within the Toastmasters organization.

CONGRATULATIONS DIANE

On Saturday, Diane Lamison won the District 38 Evaluation Contest.

Diane defeated five other contestants representing clubs from New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. It was an exciting contest with high quality evaluations from all of the contestants. And Diane came out on top.

Great job, Diane!

1st Place

Diane Lamison

2nd Place

Chris Coulson

We thank all evaluation contestants who have participated. Both Chris and Diane will compete at the Area Contest held at West Manchester Township building on March 13th. Doors open at 5:30 and area contest begins at 6:30. Toastmasters, guests, and public are welcome. Click here for directions

Please contact Chris Coulson at 717-757-6999 if you are planning on attending.

Jessica Milcetich a reporter from the York Daily Record wanted to see what Toastmasters was all about. Below is the story she wrote and even includes a video.

No stage fright

Public speaking group teaches how to present with confidence

by Jessica Milcetich Daily Record/Sunday News

Click here for the full article

John Brown discusses what he is looking for while Diane Lamison shows us what she means.

Click here for the video

Note: there is a small advertisement before the video starts.

Congratulations Winners….

First Place - Diane Lamison - “I Love You”

Second Place - Sharon Spangler - “Lesson’s Learned on  Vacation”

Third Place - Chris Coulson - “Online Shopping v2.0“

Congratulations Winners you now advance to our Area Contest. Good Luck!

Everyone who competed in this year Toastmasters International Speech Contest did a fantastic job. The variety of speeches, and the attention to detail was above no other.

What’s Next????

What: Evaluation Contest
When: Thursday February 21st from 12pm till 1:15pm
Where: StambaughNess 2600 Eastern Blvd, York PA 17402

What: Area Contest
When: Thursday March 13th from 6pm till 7pm
Where: West Manchester Township Municipal building, 380 East Berlin Road, York PA 17408

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White Rose Toastmasters plan Speech and Evaluation Contests.
York, PA - February 1, 2008 –Want to improve your communication skills? Be more effective in meetings? Get your point across more concisely. Then visit the White Rose Toastmasters Club and learn how membership can help you succeed. Come join us as club members compete for Best Speaker and Best Evaluator. The winner will go onto the Area Contest.

What: Speech Contest
When: Thursday February 7th from 12pm till 1:30pm
Where: StambaughNess 2600 Eastern Blvd, York PA 17402

What: Evaluation Contest
When: Thursday February 21st from 12pm till 1:15pm
Where: StambaughNess 2600 Eastern Blvd, York PA 17402

What: Area Contest
When: Thursday March 13th from 6pm till 7pm
Where: West Manchester Township Municipal building, 380 East Berlin Road, York PA 17408

Regularly scheduled meetings are the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of the month.
All meetings are held at StambaughNess located at 2600 Eastern Blvd, York PA 17402.
Public is encouraged to attend. Lunch is provided.

About the Club:

White Rose Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International. This club fosters a fun and friendly atmosphere for personal and professional development of public presentation and speaking skills.

Contact:
Chris Coulson, Vice President of Public Relations
White Rose Toastmasters
Phone: 717-757-6999
Website: http://www.whiterosetoastmasters.org

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Local Toastmasters Club Holds Meeting in Reverse

White Rose Toastmasters club plans meeting in reverse order

York, PA - January 25 , 2008 — For the first time in more than eight years, the local White Rose Toastmasters club has decided to hold its monthly club meeting in reverse order. The meeting will begin with closing remarks, and end with welcoming of members and guests. This meeting will start January 31^st at 12 p.m. at the Buchart Horn building, 455 W. Philadelphia St., York, Pa

White Rose Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International. This club fosters a fun and friendly atmosphere for personal and professional development of public presentation and speaking skills.

Contact:

Chris Coulson, Vice President of Public Relations
White Rose Toastmasters
Phone: 717-757-6999
Website: http://www.whiterosetoastmasters

Check out this great site I found online while looking for speech.

What a great way to review some famous, and not so famous speeches.

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Wikisource:Speeches

Today the new club officers for the 2006-2007 term have been sworn in.*

Its official, the new Officers are as follows:

• President: Sharon Spangler
• Vice President of Education: Anonymous
• Vice President of Membership: Tony Crocamo
• Vice President of Public Relations: Chris Coulson
• Secretary aka Minutes Master: Tony and Ginger Bova
• Sargent at Arms: Lin Au and Abby Warfel
• Treasurer: John Brown
• Past President: Lori Trimmer

Let’s welcome our new officers, and wish them a happy and successful year.

John Brown brings home 2nd place in District Table Topics Contest.

Way to go John!!