District 56 member Samantha Smith is one of two winners in the Region 5 Quarterfinals and will advance to the International Speech Contest Semifinals! The speech contest semifinals will take place during the Toastmasters International 2021 Virtual Convention, August 23-28. Semifinals winners automatically receive a complementary registration to the Toastmasters International Convention!

Learn more about Samantha and her journey to the Semifinals in the interview below, conducted by Sweet Talkers’ President Courtni Hatton:

Please congratulate Jose Betancourt for his achievement as Winner of the 2021 Bert Mann Spirit of Success Award!

When sharing her tips for getting a DTM, Elly shared, “Attend at least one meeting a week for 25 years and you’ll have 3-4 DTM’s.”  She definitely knows what she is talking about! Elly Hard has been in Toastmaster’s for over 25 years, a member of numerous clubs in the district, and has several DTM’S.

Now she can add 1^st place winner for the District 56 Humorous Speech Contest Winner! During the Humorous Speech Contest, Elly Hard represented Dining Out Toastmaster’s with her speech “Jack the Rooster”.  When Elly gives a speech, she captives the audience and during the speech she makes sure the audience is laughing out loud- even on ZOOM!

Elly, we celebrate you for your dedication to Toastmaster’s in District and for winning first place in the Humorous Speech Contest!

Visit https://faremouth.com to register for the Free Webinar on Navigating Your Career 101  (6 to 7 pm tonight)

Mary Ann Faremouth is the author of “Revolutionary Reinvention Workbook” and a member of the following District 56 Clubs:

Dining Out Toastmasters

Pathway of Professional Speakers

C & F Leaders Club