From the District ONE Governor

What a fierce competition!  Congratulations to our winners of the 2012 Spring Conference Speech Contests;

Table Topics Winner, Uche Akotaobi

International Speech Contest Winner, Jose Angel Manaiza, Jr.

Jose will be representing the District in Orlando, FL, at the International Convention in August.

We also have a new slate of District Officers. Congratulations to the new team.  They are:

District Governor Elect – David Kitchen, DTM
Lt. Governor Elect – Education and Training – Regina Rhymes, DTM
Lt. Governor Elect – Marketing – Marlow Wilkerson, ACB
Division A Governor Elect – Theresa Hight, ACB/ALB
Division B Governor Elect – Monica Alexander, DTM
Division C Governor Elect – Andrew Chiu, CC
Division D Governor Elect – J. Eldridge “Jet” Taylor, ACS/ALB
Division E Governor Elect – Gaurav “GB” Bajaj, ACG/ALB
Division F Governor Elect – Marya Banniza, DTM

Their terms begin on July 1, 2012. 

Looking forward, in the short time we have to finish out the current term, I want to encourage everyone to stay FIRED UP!  This is not the time to let the fire burn out. We are currently ranked as one of the top 10 Districts in the world.  In order to maintain that edge, we must stay engaged.

For our educational awards, remember our goal; every member achieves an educational award. Have you completed yours? Continue to have Speech-A-Thons.   TURN IN THE PAPERWORK!   Whatever goal you are working on, be sure to finish up by June 15, 2012 and submit it before June 30th  .

Our second goal, bring a friend to a meeting.  Try to build your club membership back up to your July base.  Hold Open Houses and Special Events.

Remember the “Beat the Clock” contest. Plan a contest in your club to motivate every member to get involved. Clubs adding five new, dual or reinstated members during these two months receive a "Beat the Clock" ribbon to display on the club’s banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between May 1 and June 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than June 30. Each member's join date as listed on the application must be in May or June. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.

This is an exciting year. Stay in the game and let’s finish strong as we blaze a trail to President’s Distinguished.

Joan Lewis, DTM
District ONE Governor 2011-2012