Chicagoland District 30 Toastmasters
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Name: william newell
E-mail address: wjn9478@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago
Monday, May 19th 2008 - 04:09:29 PM
Name: QUEEN HARRIS
E-mail address: QHARRI02@YAHOO.COM
Home Town: MAYWOOD ,IL
Comments: HI; I'M QUEEN

IWOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TOAST MASTERS,I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A SPEAKER,THE AREA IN WHICH I AM INTERESTED IS MOTOVATIONAL SPEAKING, I DO BELIEVE THAT I AM GOOD AT MOTOVATING PEOPLE AND I WOULD LIKE THAT CHANCE. CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT TOAST MASTER

THANK YOU

QUEEN
Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - 03:16:08 AM
Name: Jill
Home Town: Evanston
Comments: I am a young woman who was having a har time a couple of weeks ago. Your speaker Nicole Cabell-Pope comet o my class and talk to us. She made us think and take charge of ourselves and our life. Thank you Ms. Pope, I will never forgt you.
Wednesday, April 9th 2008 - 01:03:21 PM
Name: Barbara Baker, DTM
E-mail address: Bbaker59@aol.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: Pathfinders, 2734-30 is Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary

We invite you all to attend this fun, invigorating event on

Saturday, June 14, 2008 on the UC Campus in Quadrangle Club, 1155 East 57th St., corner of 57th & University, Chicago, IL

Guest Speaker: Ed Hearn 2006 Winner of Toastmasters
International World Champion Speaker
6PM - 9:30 PM Dinner: $40.00
SAVE THIS Date! 6/14/08
For additional information contact: Barbara Baker, DTM Chairperson of the 50th Anniversary Committee, or Sub-Committee Co-Chairs of Invitation Walt Thurman, ATL, 773-721-1282, Rosetta Hopkins, 312 326-3056




Tuesday, March 25th 2008 - 12:48:53 PM
Name: ctm Miguel Arrindell
E-mail address: migueljb7@hotmail.com
Home Town: Philipsburg SintMaarten Dutch Caribbean.
Homepage URL: http://www.toastmasters-area-sxm.org
Comments: Great to learn more abouttoastmasters.As Toastmasters we strive for success, to be the best we can. This up coming Toastmasters Spring Conference 2008, which is hosted by my home land and island paradise of St.Maarten will be a special treat for you. I urge you to register early which is in your best interest. St.Maarten is well popular for its hospitality and we of Toastmasters in St.Maarten will certainly prove that to you. Please log to the prime and host website of Toastmasters, log on to http://www.caribbeantoastmasters.org/conference . For more information about host country St.Maarten, log on to http://www.toastmasters-area-sxm.org . Feel free to email us at sxmtmareacouncil@hotmail.com. Both websites will give lots of information about Toastmasters and the country which is hosting the conference. God bless and have a wonderful Christmas and happy New-year. Click on this link, approaching SintMaarten from a jet. http://www.caribbeantoastmasters.org/conference/sxm/st-maarten07.jpg
Saturday, December 22nd 2007 - 12:50:05 PM
Name: Dorothy Williams
E-mail address: peace19482000@yahoo.com
Home Town: Lansing, Il
Comments: looking for a chapter in my area
Friday, October 26th 2007 - 10:46:17 AM
Name: JAVIER ABASTA FAN
E-mail address: PINCHENEGROCUBANO@YAHOO.COM
Home Town: HOUSTON TEXAS
Comments: I WAS AT JAVIER ABASTA'S SHOW IN AURORA,ILLINOIS AND HE WAS FUNNY AS HELL! DO YOU KNOW WHERE HE IS ORIGINALLY FROM?
I THINK HE SAID CHICAGO,ILLINOIS, THANKS AND WE LOVE JAVIER ABASTA!!!!!!!
Friday, September 28th 2007 - 06:03:02 PM
Name: Mark Laffey
E-mail address: Laffeymark@yahoo.com
Home Town: Aurora IL
Comments: Toastmasters has been recomended to me by many people that I have alot of respect for, and I am very interested in becoming the best leader and speaker that I can be.I am new to the leadership game and have never been an entrepenuer before now so I definetly deserve improvment not only for myself but for those that I am leading.I am looking forward to networking and learning from those that have more experience than I do. I would like to get the information on what the requirements are and also what the cost are. The numbers that you can reach me at are (O)630-423-4033 (H) 630-897-5818 (C) 815-768-7757
Thank you in advance for your consideration!!

Sincerly Mark Laffey
Wednesday, August 29th 2007 - 10:48:08 AM
Name: JONNY BOY LUISI
E-mail address: JSOLIS@INBOX.COM
Home Town: MIAMI FLORIDA
Comments: JAVIER ABASTA IS A TALENTED COMIC AND ACTOR! HIS APPROACH IS SO REFRESHING COMPARED TO THE STALE PERFORMANCES THAT SOME OF THESE SO CALLED ACTORS ARE GIVING THE AUDIENCE THESE DAYS! IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GREAT TIME PLEASE GO SEE ONE OF HIS SHOWS, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINTED!
Sunday, June 3rd 2007 - 09:13:53 AM
Name: JAVIER ABSTA
E-mail address: JAZZYJAV2003@YAHOO.COM
Home Town: FOREST PARK, IL
Comments: I LOVE TOASTMASTERS
Sunday, January 28th 2007 - 02:45:01 AM
Name: Casey Sexton
E-mail address: caseysexton@clearchannel.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I live in the suburbs but work in the City. Primary interest is to learn how to tell powerful stories.

Is their a club and/or program you would recommend?

Thank You,

Casey Sexton
Monday, December 18th 2006 - 10:48:55 AM
Name: JAVIER ABASTA
E-mail address: JAZZYJAV2003@YAHOO.COM
Home Town: FOREST PARK
Comments: I WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT I AM THE GREATEST
AND ANYONE THAT READS THIS SHALL ATTEST THAT I AM A GREAT MAN!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, December 14th 2006 - 03:39:21 PM
Name: Melanie Foote-Davis
E-mail address: melanie@livebydesigncoaching.com
Home Town: Chicago Heights, IL
Homepage URL: http://www.livebydesigncoaching.com
Comments: Hello, I'm interested in joining. Please contact me with more info on meetings in my area. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 10:47:45 PM
Name: Kimberly Saxton
E-mail address: ksaxton@ericksonmail.com
Home Town: Aurora, IL
Comments: Hello. I am interested in joining a local chapter of Toastmasters. I currently live in Aurora. I would like to receive more information
Monday, September 25th 2006 - 03:27:05 PM
Name: marlene
E-mail address: slatcher@fastmail.fm
Home Town: trenton
Comments: love the site!
Monday, August 14th 2006 - 09:22:01 AM
Name: Patrick Burke
E-mail address: pburke@nicoat.com
Home Town: Wauconda IL
Comments: Please contact me with more info about joining the Toastmaster. Thank you
Sunday, June 11th 2006 - 08:03:35 PM
Name: LEONARD ARMATO
E-mail address: HANDSOMETWIN@INBOX.COM
Home Town: NEW YORK, NY
Comments: MY NAME IS LEONARD ARMATO, I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND I HAVE REPRESENTED PEOPLE LIKE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL,OSCAR DE LA HOYA AND PAMELA ANDERSON. I AM WORKING WITH MR. JAVIER ABASTA AND HE IS A GREAT MAN TO WORK WITH! I WISH THAT EVERYBODY HAD HIS DRIVE AND POTENTIAL! TOASTMASTERS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION AND I SUPPORT IT 100% THANKS FOR READING THIS AND THINK POSITIVE.....LEONARD ARMATO!!! JAVIER I THINK THE WORLD OF YOU BUDDY!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE A GREAT THINKER!!!!
Tuesday, May 23rd 2006 - 11:32:51 AM
Name: SANDRA
E-mail address: SANDRAELY173@HOTMAIL.COM
Home Town: MEXICO
Comments: HI! I AM A TEACHER IN MEXICO. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO ORGANIZE A SPEECH CONTEST IN MY SCHOOL.MY STUDENTS ARE 12- 14 YEARS OLD. I WOULD LIKE TO DO AN ACTIVITY LIKE THIS. I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT AND FUN BESIDES LEARNING TO EXPRESS AND BECAME A BETTER SPEAKER.
THANKS.
Monday, April 3rd 2006 - 10:13:33 PM
Name: Janay T. Harris
E-mail address: bflatmajor05@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago,Illinois
Comments: Hi,

I saw your group on the internet and thought it sounds interesting.I have some questions listed below can someone please ansewer.
(1 So how do I join?
(2 Do you have to know someone?
(3 How old do you have to be to join?
My E-mail address is bflatmajor05@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 21st 2006 - 12:14:23 PM
Name: Bob Brousseau
E-mail address: phoenix203@rogers.com
Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Comments: We were able to find forms on your website that helped other Members fulfill their needs.
Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 05:49:40 AM
Name: Deborah
E-mail address: dpierce617@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: Please tell me when and where your next Toastmasters.
Thursday, February 16th 2006 - 03:03:55 PM
Name: JAVIER ABASTA
E-mail address: JAZZYJAV2003@yahoo.com
Home Town: FOREST PARK, ILINOIS
Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT TOASTMASTERS IS THE GREATEST ORGANIZATION AND THAT A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE DAVID BRUNSON OF THE HILLTOP TOASTMASTERS IS A GREAT MAN! THANK YOU TOASTMASTERS FOR LEETING ME BE A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION! THANKS AGAIN AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 04:26:20 PM
Name: Evelyn
E-mail address: kirrawee24@yahoo.com.au
Home Town: Sydney,Australia
Comments: My comment is wow it's cool guestbook? By the way I am looking for my friend his name is ( Phillip Alvaro Nino )address on N. Kimball Chicago Ill. If anyone the know there address please can anyone tell him to email me or call me on my mobile phone number, because I miss him so much? this is my phone this is in australia: +61434624617 please anyone know him his musician in Chicago, please contact me?

Thank you for the owner of this guestbook
God bless you please anyone understand? i am looking for my lost friend ( Phillip Alvaro Nino )

email me ( kirrawee24@yahoo.com.au )

From Evelyn
Thursday, January 5th 2006 - 07:26:09 PM
Name: Alex Pronove
E-mail address: alexcooper1atyahoo.com
Home Town: Elmhurst
Homepage URL: http://www.pacificislandnet.com
Comments: Believe it!

Toastmasters can improve your life if you give it a chance. It did for me.

I challenge you to become a better speaker -- a more effective communicator.
Saturday, December 17th 2005 - 10:49:36 AM
Name: Chris Branter
E-mail address: cbranter@hotmail.com
Home Town: Provost,Alberta,CANADA
Homepage URL: http://thursday.freetoasthost.com
Comments: I just love to cruise the net and see what thousands of other clubs are up to...
cheers
Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 08:54:17 PM
Name: Rashidah Khan, ATMS/CL
E-mail address: rkhan13@bellsouth.net
Home Town: Orlando, FL
Comments: Hello District 30, we are doing fine in District 47, however, we miss you. Abdur just got his DTM certification, I laid back and watched him, (helped him) OK, I will get back into the groove. Congratulations to your progress. Remember we LOVE YOU, you gave us our beginning. I will be in touch again soon.

Rashidah Khan
Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 07:28:08 AM
Name: Mgbada Eze.
E-mail address: Mgbadaeezze@yahoo.com
Home Town: TOGO
Comments: I am trying to respond to the Youth Leadership Program District 30 for the workshops. My daughter is 15 years old and we are intrested in getting more information about the program
Tuesday, October 25th 2005 - 02:05:43 PM
Name: Susan Ellsworth, DTM
E-mail address: susan.ellsworth@pobox.com
Home Town: Adelphi, Maryland
Homepage URL: http://www.pequodsystems.com/col
Comments: Excellent example of a District website. Love seeing a brand new club on your home page! How great to have a guestbook as well.

I am referencing your website in a presentation I am giving very soon to an advanced Toastmasters club.

Hope to see you at the 2006 International Conference in Washington DC.

Saturday, October 22nd 2005 - 01:58:34 PM
Name: Ray Martin
E-mail address: rayamartinspeaks@aol.com
Home Town: Indianapolis, IN
Comments: I'm just looking for testimonials about the benefits of Toastmasters.
Tuesday, October 11th 2005 - 08:42:30 AM
Name: Sarah
E-mail address: sarah@superjoblinks.com
Home Town: .
Homepage URL: http://www.superjoblinks.com/
Comments: Cool site!
Saturday, October 8th 2005 - 11:06:34 PM
Name: dolores haggins
E-mail address: 2304 holiday terrace
Home Town: lansing ill.
Comments: would like some information on the toastmasters club. I would like to join.
Thursday, September 15th 2005 - 07:00:07 PM
Name: Tyler
E-mail address: johndeer33@gmail.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: Awesome site, thank you very much for the info.
Friday, September 2nd 2005 - 12:49:07 AM
Name: MIKEMORINO
E-mail address: MIKEMORINO@INBOX.COM
Home Town: CHICAGO
Comments: I AM A PRODUCER IN CHICAGO WORKING ON SEVERAL PROJECTS WITH JAVIER ABASTA AND HE HAS STATED THA TTOASTMASTERS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT JAVIER ABASTA IS AN UP AND COMING MOVIE STAR AND TOASTMASTERS HAS REALLY HELPED HIM...NOW WATCH OUT AMERICA HERE HE COMES THE FUTURE LEGENDARY ACTOR...JAVIER ABASTA!
Wednesday, August 10th 2005 - 03:20:56 PM
Name: Jan Rhoades
E-mail address: jrhoades@optusnet.com.au
Home Town: Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Comments: Hi I am an Australian visiting your fine state in August - staying in Rosemont - and wonder if there is a Toastmaster's meeting happening near my hotel. I am staying at Best Western at O'hare - arriving Tuesday 9 August and departing Saturday 13 August.

I am a member of Achievers Toastmasters - district 69 - in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Jan Rhoades - CTM CL
Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 02:43:59 AM
Name: JAVIER ABASTA
E-mail address: JAZZYJAV2003@yahoo.com
Home Town: FOREST PARK
Comments: I WAS IN THE HILLTOP TOASTMASTERS CLUB AND I LOVED IT! I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM TRYING TO BE AN ACTOR AND THIS CLUB HAS HELPED ME SUCCED IN LIFE,THANK YOU!
Wednesday, June 1st 2005 - 02:45:20 PM
Name: Delores
E-mail address: muihealth@aol.com
Home Town: Homewood, Illinois
Comments: I am trying to respond to the Youth Leadership Program District 30 for the workshops. My daughter is 15 years old and we are intrested in getting more information about the program. The contact person is Valerie Fuson. Please contact us
Thank You
Tuesday, April 19th 2005 - 01:37:11 PM
Name: Colby LaHue
E-mail address: c.lahue@comcast.net
Home Town: Edgewater-Chicago
Saturday, April 9th 2005 - 11:55:51 AM
Name: Thomas
E-mail address: ttulsie@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I recently attended an event at a Chicago Public School that featured an Alderman and Commissioner on a panel that was hosted by one of your Toastmasters, Nicole Cabell-Pope. She was eloquent and powerful in her control of the audience and panel members. I just wanted to commend her for a job well done and hope that someone can give her my information, because I would like to hear her speak again. The audience flocked to her to get her information and I could not stick around to wait.
Thursday, March 17th 2005 - 05:48:16 PM
Name: Marti Waters
E-mail address: m.waters@banklife.com
Home Town: Chicago
Homepage URL: http://www.banklife.com
Monday, March 14th 2005 - 06:06:56 AM
Name: Ted Mersino
E-mail address: tmersino@pivotalgrowth.com
Home Town: Evanston, IL
Homepage URL: http://www.pivotalgrowth.com
Comments: The Toastmasters Speakers Bureau is a great idea! I will be a participant.
Thursday, March 3rd 2005 - 06:37:35 PM
Name: HELP!
E-mail address: lpierce3@uic.edu
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I believe taking part in Toast Masters activities could make a major difference in my personal and professional development. How do I start? Help! Yes, I live in the Chicagoland area.
Tuesday, January 25th 2005 - 09:45:00 PM
Name: mugu
E-mail address: mugu@mail.com
Home Town: usa
Comments: this a nicesite for togo guyman
Monday, January 10th 2005 - 09:38:21 AM
Name: Tiffany
E-mail address: takouri@opm.gov
Comments: When is the club at 230 S. Dearborn starting?
Wednesday, January 5th 2005 - 04:23:03 PM
Name: Chandra Liyanarachchi
E-mail address: chandly@gmail.com
Home Town: Bahrain
Comments: I visited your website. Indeed it is excellent with lot of information for a Toastmaster. Great!You are committed to excellence.

Your fellow Toastmaster
Chandra Liyanarachchi
Manama Toastmasters - Bahrain (middle east)
Sunday, December 12th 2004 - 05:39:53 AM
Name: Chris Bochenek
E-mail address: christina.i.bochenek@usace.army.mil
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I am interested in attending the Officers Training session in February.
Thursday, November 18th 2004 - 02:51:36 PM
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E-mail address: bushmills1546@rocketmail.com
Home Town: customized poker chips
Homepage URL: http://www.customized-poker-chips-recommended-site.info/
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Thursday, November 18th 2004 - 03:15:39 AM
Name: Elta Marquez
E-mail address: eltamarquez@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: Toastmasters does to you, what extreme makeovers does on TV. It changes you dramatically if you let it. But, you have to be willing to tear everything down, reconstruct things from the beginning and tear down those walls of fear we can sometimes build on ourselves. The process can hurt quite a bit, and you have to be patient, positive, persistent and remember what the end result can be...If you stick to it, you will be amazed at the trasformation you will give yourself!
Thank you Toastmasters for turning me into a Swan! :)
Friday, November 5th 2004 - 11:37:50 AM
Name: Patrice
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: Love being a member of Toastmasters!!!!!

MJM Speakers' Circle
#6799
Friday, June 18th 2004 - 09:00:54 PM
Name: Nate Phillips
E-mail address: iamiam@sbcglobal.net
Home Town: Chicago,
Comments: I am new to Toastmasters International; however, Carolyn Arthurs who has been a member for many years is our current president of one of the three clubs recently began at Christ Universal Temple. There is so much excitement and enthusiasm among the fellow toastmasters.
With Carolyn's zeal and our quest to become effective communicators,this is IT.
Monday, May 31st 2004 - 11:30:27 AM
Name: Keith D.muhammad
E-mail address: kmuhammad04@hotmail.com
Home Town: Chicago,IL
Sunday, May 16th 2004 - 08:24:49 PM
Name: Charlene Sweeny
E-mail address: liveline@frontiernet.net
Home Town: Rochester NY (currently!)
Comments: Hi District 30,

I just returned from officer training here in the Central Division of District 65 (upstate New York) and reflected on how I missed all the wonderful mentors and friends back in Chicagoland District 30! Beth Steele-Deb Churan-Susan Gillen...many more! Thought I'd check in with the web site and was "wowwed" to discover your achievements as #1 in the USA! I can say I knew you when. Congrats to Charles Brooks and the current leadership. I don't think I'll make it to Reno this year but look forward to seeking you (plural) out in Toronto in 2005.
We've got a new company club going, where I'm serving as sponsor and VP-ED--getting back into TM after some time off to acclimate to the new surroundings. Folks here are very nice and I'm learning a lot, but I must say that District 30 is a tough act to follow. Keep in touch!
Saturday, February 7th 2004 - 04:27:25 PM
Name: Dave Himmelstein
E-mail address: LGMKT@d25toastmasters.org
Home Town: TX
Comments: First class web site. Will recommend my District Leadership review it. Lots of GREAT information!

Thursday, January 1st 2004 - 03:03:47 PM
Name: Ajay Singh
E-mail address: ajay
Home Town: Bangalore, India
Comments: I want to see your website
Wednesday, December 24th 2003 - 03:29:06 AM
Name: Paula Cundiff
E-mail address: cundiff222@aol.com
Home Town: Louisville, KY 40217
Comments: Who can I email to get involved in Toast Masters in Louiville,Kentucky. My sister, a friend and myself are interested in joining. Could you please help us out?

blessings,
paula cundiff
Monday, November 17th 2003 - 07:23:26 AM
Name: Kimara Fuller
E-mail address: kimfuller48@hotmail.com
Home Town: Waukegan, Illinois
Tuesday, November 4th 2003 - 05:57:03 PM
Name: joyce bailey
Saturday, October 18th 2003 - 04:48:21 PM
Name: Bill Baxter, DTM
E-mail address: BillBaxterDTM@aol.com
Home Town: Founder's District.
Homepage URL: http://www.angelfire.com/music3/EB/SingSong.html
Comments: I am Bill Baxter, DTM; from the Founder's District. I have put together a website entitled "Toastmasters Sing-Song Website (URL listed above)" which is about the Late Night Sing-Songs led by Ted Corcoran, DTM/IP; every night during the Annual Toastmasters Conventions. Is it possible for you to post a link to this new website from your District 7 Website? Thank you very much.

Bill Baxter, DTM.

Webmaster.

"Toastmasters Sing-Song Website:" (Award Winning Site):

http://www.angelfire.com/music3/EB/SingSong.html
Saturday, September 6th 2003 - 07:34:04 PM
Name: Bill Haas, DTM
E-mail address: Bjhaas5401@aol.com
Home Town: Oswego, IL 60543
Comments: Congrats
Wednesday, September 3rd 2003 - 01:40:59 PM
Name: LYDIA BOYD
E-mail address: dirlydia@yahoo.com
Home Town: LOS ANGELES
Comments: You have a great website. I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Brooks at our convention in Atlanta. CONGRATULATIONS on you success this year. I know you will be as successful or better in 2004. I was the # ONE District Governor in 1986. It is a wonderful feel for every member in the District. Good luch and God bless you.

Lydia Boyd
Director, 1987-89
Wednesday, September 3rd 2003 - 01:20:03 PM
Name: David Michaels, ATM-B, CL - VP Membership & Secretary, Northeast Toastmasters #1161/D2
E-mail address: d_m_michaels@hotmail.com
Home Town: Seattle, WA (formerly Chicago)
Comments: Congratulations to all the officers and members of my former district on achieving #3 in the world (and #1 in the USA) this past year! As a member of District 30 for 16 years (up until June of 2001), I enjoyed some of District 30's earlier glory days (including our year as #1 in the world in 1990-91), and struggled along with many of you through the lean years in between. I knew the district would eventually make it back into the winners' circle again, and I salute hard work of all those who made it possible.

I am continuing to remain active in Toastmasters in Seattle (District 2) - I'm a member of both a regular and an advanced TM club, and hope to return to the district leadership track in the future (I went as far as Division Governor in District 30). I still miss all my Toastmaster family back in Chicagoland, and would love to hear from anybody who remembers me.
Thursday, August 28th 2003 - 11:49:51 PM
Name: Rashidah & Abdur Khan
E-mail address: RKhan13@aol.com
Home Town: Orlando, FL - A former Chicagoland member
Comments: Hello to District 30:
It has been quite a while since I checked in on you. I notice all is well. We are now in District 47. We are doing great in our new Toastmasters Club. We helped Charter a new club and it is growing. Abdur is President and I am VPEducation. We did this once before in the EPA Club. We are progressing by leaps and bounds. We held our Humorous Speech and Evaluation contest last night. I was Contest Master and Abdur won first place in the Humorous contest. He was really funny, who knows, you may see him in the International Contest as a winner. Love to all, we'll be in touch.
Tuesday, August 26th 2003 - 10:13:14 AM
Name: Brenda Jackson
E-mail address: earl@myexcel.com
Home Town: chicago,ill
Comments: I just got introduce to Toastmaster last night at a seminar.
I plan in the future to become a part of toastmaster in the
near future. Thank you for letting me leave this short
comment. Brenda
Thursday, August 7th 2003 - 01:19:30 PM
Name: brenda jackson
E-mail address: earl@myexcel.com
Thursday, August 7th 2003 - 01:16:20 PM
Name: Carole E. Schwartz
E-mail address: cesdtm@worldnet.att.net
Home Town: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Comments: I was sooo proud to be part of what happened in District 30 in the 2002-2003 Toastmaster year when we became #3 in the World and #1 in the U.S. Way to go Earl!!!

Carole E. Schwartz
2002-03 Division Governor of the Year
Wednesday, August 6th 2003 - 09:57:08 AM
Name: Barbara J. Baker
E-mail address: Bbaker59@aol.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I love this webpage it is really nice! Just like I love Toastmasters & what Toastmasters can do for you. I know the many speaking opportunities occured for me because of my Toastmasters training and background. I am off 8/2-8/15/03 to do some Teachers Union training in East Baton Rouge, LA. I foresee myself being successful in convincing the teachers how important it is to be in a union & I can see myself now including & you really should belong to Toastmasters too. :) I think I'll leave LA to attend the TM Convention in Atlanta, I can't see the purpose in coming
back home & leaving out.

May I Ask You All, Let's Outdo Our 2003 Success & Do All The Things That I As Your Motive Person desires: Officer lists submitted, Dues In on time, Renewal Form completed, New Member Applications completed on both sides & meetings that members and guests are rushing back to attend.
Monday, July 14th 2003 - 08:59:53 PM
Name: Pat Johnson, DTM
E-mail address: swanriverbrat@shaw.ca
Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Comments: Congratulations District 30 on a fabulously successful year!! Wow! Very well done!
And Best Wishes to Charles Brooks, DTM as he commences his year as District Governor! Hold on, Charles! It is quite a ride!!!!

Thursday, July 10th 2003 - 08:39:23 PM
Name: Private Krankenversicherung
E-mail address: info@321Golbing.com
Home Town: Europe
Homepage URL: http://private-krankenversicherung.wizl.de
Comments: Thank You
Wednesday, July 9th 2003 - 05:26:56 AM
Name: jodi
E-mail address: jodi0430@aol.com
Home Town: naperville, illinois
Comments: Hello,

I am interested in becoming a member of Toast Masters. How do I find out more about this organization? Are there any summer programs for children?

Please help, if you can. Thanks.

Jodi
Saturday, July 5th 2003 - 10:56:50 AM
Name: DAWN CRONIN
Wednesday, July 2nd 2003 - 03:53:20 PM
Name: Pat Martin, South Division Governor
E-mail address: patricia.martin2@med.va.gov
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Comments: Hi Fellow Toastmasters! What a wonderful Toastmaster year has been!! I'm took full advantage of my Toastmaster's membership dues. I visited many Clubs and Area Contests, I attended and participated in District 30 Conferences, Toastmasters Leadership Institute and I'm looking forward to attending and participating in the Region V Conference our District is hosting. I have my running shoes ready, to run on the stage at the Toastmasters International Convention in Atlanta, GA when they call our District as being #1. It's not too late for YOU to join me, get your registration in now!
Wednesday, June 11th 2003 - 04:04:32 PM
Name: Johnny Magic
E-mail address: johnnybmagic@aol.com
Home Town: Austin
Homepage URL: http://expage.com/columbustoastmasters
Comments: I heard about your Regional Conference and found your website. This is really designed well. I have plans on coming to Chicago in June for the Regional Conference. I am to speak in the Humorous Speaking Showcase. Hope to meet you good people there and get acquainted with some Super Fantastic Toastmasters from Chicago. . . Johnny Magic !
Friday, May 23rd 2003 - 09:43:27 PM
Name: Guestfiore
Comments: Hi! My friends keep telling me to join Toast Masters, but I can never find a club near me. I just moved to a new job in Lake Country (?) and I wonder if there are good clubs there.
Sunday, May 18th 2003 - 03:44:46 PM
Name: OlgaP
Comments: I have been in Toastmasters on and off for over four years and have always had great experiences in my clubs.
Sunday, May 18th 2003 - 11:49:31 AM
Name: Kim D. Johnson
E-mail address: johson309@msn.com
Home Town: Maywood, Illinois
Comments: I have heard nothing but GREAT things about TOASTMASTERS.
Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 08:50:00 AM
Name: muguman
Comments: I have been to most of the District web sites and this is THE best. So much information! Very easy to navigate. I stand in awe of this site. Keep up the excellent work!
Tuesday, May 6th 2003 - 10:46:25 AM
Name: Michaline Jekot, DTM PDG SDD
E-mail address: jekot2001
Home Town: Cary, Illinois
Comments: I am not very much of a computer person, but I found the
web-site very user friendly. Thank you Jeff, and everyone who contributes to it's success.
Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 09:43:12 AM
Name: Lisa
E-mail address: kitkat731@mchsi.com
Home Town: Colfax
Comments: I attended the District 54 Conference and learned so much that I'm considering attending the District 30 Conference!
Monday, April 28th 2003 - 05:43:51 PM
Name: javier abasta
E-mail address: javierabasta@hotmail.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: My name is Javier Abasta, and I was recently incarcerated at the East Moline Correctional Center and I participated in the HILLTOP TOASTMASTERS CLUB! I am just here to say hi, and that the ToastMasters Organization is a great one tyo join, and that it helps us alot while we are inside, and that for alk of us to keep up the good work! Good going my fellow Toastmasters!!!
Friday, April 11th 2003 - 02:17:04 PM
Name: Jacqui Leeden DTM
E-mail address: jacqui@voxau.com
Home Town: Auckland, New Zealand
Homepage URL: http://www.voxau.com/aucklandtoastmasters
Comments: Greetings to our American friends. Auckland Club #3593, the oldest Club in Auckland, N.Z. is celebrating our 40th Anniversary in May this year. You are very welcome to join us and kick up your heels with us. Dinner is on the 7th May. If you miss that, do call in when you are in town..
Tuesday, April 1st 2003 - 05:48:55 PM
Name: Construction Jobs
Homepage URL: http://www.srclarke.com/
Comments: hello
Friday, March 7th 2003 - 06:27:54 PM
Name: Sam Mangiamele
E-mail address: sam.mangiamele@inotherpay.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I am interested in learning more about Toastmasters. Please send any information to my e-mail address.

Thank you
Friday, February 28th 2003 - 11:32:36 AM
Name: Joe Draha
E-mail address: joedraconian@hotmail.com
Home Town: Chicago
Homepage URL: http://www.chicagohotelaccommodations.com
Comments: I was interested in finding out more about Toastmasters in the Chicago area so I was glad to find this site. Thanks for the information.
Monday, February 24th 2003 - 12:25:13 PM
Name: Ryctor
E-mail address: Ryctor70@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.domains-links.com
Comments: Nice site ...
Friday, January 31st 2003 - 11:54:31 AM
Name: Webmaestro
Home Town: New York City,NY,USA
Homepage URL: http://way.to/metropolis5000
Comments: Very nice website. Please visit my website!!! :)
Thursday, January 30th 2003 - 11:33:54 PM
Name: Joe
E-mail address: Joe121@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.domains-links.com
Comments: Ok made my site look ok, thanks.
Friday, January 3rd 2003 - 09:11:31 AM
Name: Mich
E-mail address: Mich244@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi you have a nice homepage.
Saturday, November 30th 2002 - 09:43:22 PM
Name: Terry Schutt
E-mail address: terryschutt@earthlink.net
Home Town: Georgetown, MA
Homepage URL: http://terryschutt.com
Comments: I enjoyed the tour... Loved the bookstore..
T
Wednesday, November 20th 2002 - 08:38:49 PM
Name: BASIL
E-mail address: Basil_M_noSpam_@212.com
Homepage URL: http://cheap-iternational-phone-cards.com
Comments: I liked very much your web site.
Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 06:22:18 PM
Name: susan gaul
E-mail address: hdhldhi@aol.com; eyebeesue@yahoo.com
Home Town: Chicago/Warrenville
Comments: New to this, look forward to meeting others and trainings.
Susan
Thursday, October 31st 2002 - 11:11:49 AM
Name: Anthony
E-mail address: amoore119@yahoo.com
Comments: I wish everyone encouragement, perseverance and excellence in their quests to become dynamic speakers.
Tuesday, October 29th 2002 - 01:15:47 PM
Name: Bill
E-mail address: Bill@mail.com
Homepage URL: http://none
Comments: Good guestbook and good site <i>!</i>
Tuesday, October 29th 2002 - 07:22:48 AM
Name: Jim Simms
E-mail address: jsimms20@hotmail.com
Home Town: New York City
Homepage URL: http://www.madtoasters.com
Comments: Lots of valuable TM information on your website. We are trying to upgrade our club's website and are always looking for new ideas.
Tuesday, August 27th 2002 - 09:26:43 PM
Name: Webmaestro
Home Town: Miami,Florida
Homepage URL: http://www.metropolis5000.com
Comments: Very nice website. :)
Thursday, August 22nd 2002 - 09:30:42 PM
Name: Theodore Miles Carter, Sr.
E-mail address: theoGJHS@hotmail.com
Home Town: Chicago
Comments: I am a member of the "Next Big Club" in District 30. The Salem Baptist Church Toastmasters! We have some very exciting things beginning to happen in September. We were just presented our club banner by Mr. Charles Brooks on last Thursday, we were so excited, we did not know what to do! You will hear more from me and my club. See you in the funny papers. God Bless.
Wednesday, August 21st 2002 - 10:03:07 PM
Name: L. Ruth Godbolt
E-mail address: godboltlr@pwcgl.navfac.navy.mil
Home Town: North Charleston, SC
Comments: I am the Mother of 2 boy and girl and a foster mother 2 young children boy and girl as well. I am looking forward to enhanceing my Public Speaking abilities and networking with those of like interest. Topics that interest me is acknowledging oneself, putting self first and making self the best he or she can be.
Friday, August 16th 2002 - 08:18:04 AM
Name: veronica fleeton
E-mail address: vfleeton@adasmckinley.org
Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio
Comments: I am excited about becoming a part of the Toastmasters organization, as I eventually want to go on to do public speaking, lectures, etc. Shortly, I hope to be attending teh Illinois Center for Broadcasting and joining Toastmasters will give me some practice. I look forward to sharing and learning with each of my "new" Toastmaster members.

Veronica Fleeton (I like to be called "V").
Wednesday, August 14th 2002 - 12:04:31 PM
Name: Ethel Russell-Ajisomo
E-mail address: ethel@eraunlimited.com
Home Town: Naperville
Comments: Greetings fellow Toastmasters and Toastmasters to be,

I appreciate this website immensely as I am interested in staying informed of accurate and updated organizational news. As well, I seek opportunities to present to new and different audiences. If during a slow period, your club needs speakers, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: ethel@eraunlimited.com or by phone at
(630)428-9059.

With the eye of determination,

Ethel Russell-Ajisomo
Friday, August 9th 2002 - 12:08:16 PM
Name: Jimmy Low (CPAKL Toastmasters)
E-mail address: cpakl@mymaxis.com.my
Home Town: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Homepage URL: http://welcome.to/CPAKL
Comments: I was surfing for info on Humourous Speech contest and was led to this website. A comprehensive website. Well done! Will bookmark this site and looking forward to more great news.

In the meantime, I invite you to visit our website http://welcome.to/CPAKL

Cheers
Jimmy Low
Thursday, July 11th 2002 - 12:35:12 AM
Name: Laila Benschine
E-mail address: lbenschine@hotmail.com
Home Town: Hudson, Wisconsin
Homepage URL: http://www.hudsontoastmasters.com
Comments: Our club (Hudson Rise-N-Shine Toastmasters) is in the process of adding various things to our website (www.hudsontoastmasters.com). As one of the officers of our club, I am checking out some other Toastmaster webpages. I have found that your website has great ideas and is easy to get around. I love the testimonial section and will bring some of your ideas to our other officers.

Make it a great day!!
Friday, July 5th 2002 - 01:08:15 PM
Name: Josef Killinger
E-mail address: jo-ki@gmx.de
Home Town: Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Homepage URL: http://www.deutsche-toastmasters.de
Comments: Dear fellow Toastmasters in District 30,
especially from the Polyglots Club,


I'd like to inform you
and all readers of your Guest book
about eight other Toastmasters Clubs
who conduct their meetings in german.

Its

1. Rhetorenschmiede www.rhetorenschmiede.de
2. Ceterum Censeo www.ceterum-censeo-toastmasters.de
3. Esprit de Corps www.cologne-toastmasters.de
4. Cologne Toastmasters www.cologne-toastmasters.de
5. Hannover Speakers www.hannover-speakers.de
6. Hanseatic Toastmasters www.hamburg-toastmasters.de
7. Berliner Meisterredner www.meisterredner.de
8. Münchner Brainstormer www.munich-tostmasters.de/Brainstormers/Brainstormers.html

You find them all on the Website of german clubs
in the internet www.deutsche-toastmasters.de

If we all together achieve to get another club together
we would be able to get german manuals from TMI - which I believe strongly, will boost the move to more german clubs worldwide enormously.


yours in toastmastering

Josef Killinger

President 2001 - 2002

mobile phone +49 173 9066 146
email jo-ki@gmx.de



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R H E T O R E N S C H M I E D E

Club No. 5176, District 59

german speaking Toastmasters Club

http://www.rhetorenschmiede.de/

Guests are welcome any time
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Friday, May 24th 2002 - 02:56:18 AM
Name: Clarissa R . Green
E-mail address: clarissainminnesota@hotmail.com
Home Town: St. Paul, MN
Comments: Hello to all my old friends in Distict 30. Dropped out of Toastmasters to attend bible school. Looked at the District 30 website and thought it was one of the best Toastmasters sites I have seen. Hope to see all of you again someday.God bless you.
Monday, March 18th 2002 - 11:19:42 AM
Name: Cynthia A Stewart ATM
E-mail address: www.mearsparkms@cs.com
Home Town: St Paul,Mn
Homepage URL: http://www.startribune.com
Comments: I am an out of state Toastmaster; but have visted the city of Chicago many times , and was very impressed. I also saw your impressive website!

I wanted to know if in your area(or Oak Park), if there are clubs meeting weekly(or will there be?) I'm only asking, in the event Im in your city again--thanks again!
Sunday, March 10th 2002 - 11:34:04 AM
Name: Susan Ward
Comments: Love your site. Thanks!
Sunday, March 3rd 2002 - 07:10:49 AM
Name: Yoshiko Okuno
E-mail address: gako@earthlink.net
Home Town: Naperville, IL
Comments: Several comments...
***Club Officer's Training
I took a club officer's training in Deerfield.
Thank you Twana, the instructor today, for sharing your time with me. It was very helpful. And thank you for Lt.Governor Mr. Earl Bateman to forward my questions to her.
***Speaking opportunities
I am looking for speaking opportunities in order to finish my ATM Bronze until the end of 2002. The club I belong to currently is a growing club with a lot of new menbers who want to speak and earn CTM. If there exist a club that needs speaker, please let me know. My phone number is 630-355-6553.
Tuesday, February 26th 2002 - 04:43:03 PM
Name: Carolyn D. Scott
E-mail address: Cscott@usi-il.com
Home Town: Romeoville
Comments: I just joined Toastmasters--2/20/02, with Club 6137. I'm looking forward to great and exciting learning experiences.
Thursday, February 21st 2002 - 04:26:09 AM
Name: Curt McKim (Past Dist 30 Governor)
E-mail address: Vinylast2@aol.com
Home Town: South Lyon, Michigan
Comments: Keep up the good work. Glad to see the District has done very very well. My time was 1971. Time of my life - what a great learning experience - Had a fantastic team of people to work with and am so glad to see that a lot of them followed me as District Gov.
Curt
Sunday, February 17th 2002 - 04:07:54 PM
Name: Yoshiko Okuno, CTM
E-mail address: gako@earthlink.net
Home Town: Naperville, IL
Comments: I am interested in an additional club officer training of Secretary on Tuesday, February 26th, from 11:30-12:00. Anyway, I will call Twana Holman to get detailed information.
Thursday, February 14th 2002 - 02:41:10 PM
Name: Femi Sode
E-mail address: femi45@migente.com
Home Town: Festac Town, Lagos.
Comments: I'm very impressed with your site and the way and manner it unites people together. If you love to reach me please do so.
Monday, February 4th 2002 - 05:16:24 AM
Name: Sylvia D. James
E-mail address: sdjames@Prodigy.net
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Comments: I just love Toastmasters. I'm glad to see all of the new web pages. A lot of innovations have been added since I was a member of Amoco Toastmasters way back in 1992. I'm looking forward to forming a new club at the college where I work now. Sylvia D. James
Tuesday, November 20th 2001 - 04:51:50 PM
Name: Nicky Jurd
E-mail address: nicky@cairnstoastmasters.com
Home Town: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Homepage URL: http://www.cairnstoastmasters.com
Comments: Hey guys in Chicago... very kewl site you have here. The Photo Album is a great idea! I want to implement one on our local website. If you get a spare moment, please have a look at www.cairnstoastmasters.com We've spent a lot of time agonising over what should be our focus of the site, and decided that for the moment we focus on guests, and in particular those potential members who have a fear of public speaking. As more members become connected to the internet, we'll alter our focus to suit. I'm really keen on hearing from anyone who has a look on our site, and I'd love to swap reciprocal links with you.
Sunday, October 14th 2001 - 08:17:55 AM
Name: Mike Adubato, ATM-B
E-mail address: newjerseymike@hotmail.com
Home Town: Masnuy St Pierre, Belgium
Homepage URL: http://www.shapetoastmasters.go2click.com
Comments: Greetings Chicagoland and all you Toastmasters out there! I'm the VP, Public Relations of the SHAPE Toastmasters International Club in Belgium. I put together a web page and would like some TM feedback, if you have the time to look at it. Its a generic set-up, with some basic information. Any comments will be appreciated! Whenever any of you TMs are in Belgium, drop me an e-mail and hopefully you can come to our very "International" club to attend a meeting or just meet some fellow TMs! Thanx.
Tuesday, September 4th 2001 - 03:06:19 PM
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