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face="Times New Roman">District 28 is searching for Leaders for the 2006-2007
Toastmaster year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This could be
your year to step up, volunteer and take action, and we’re ready for you!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don’t wait any longer, the time is
now!</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Why
be a District Officer?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are
plenty of reasons.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Reasons to be a District 28 Officer:</FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Learn – or improve – Leadership skills</FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Work in a team environment</FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Strengthen your communication skills</FONT></LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Improve your listening skills</FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Meet new people from all over District 28</FONT></LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Meet one of the requirements for the Advanced
Leader/Distinguished Toastmaster Award</FONT></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">In a
nutshell, like everything else “Toastmasters”, the reason to be a District
Officer is Personal Growth.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If
you are interested in becoming a District Officer for the 2006-2007 Toastmaster
Year, or you know someone who would make a great leader (and is qualified),
please complete the “District Officer Nominating Form” and return to the
Nominations Chair, Sheryl Blessing, DTM (contact information can be found on the
attached Nominating form).</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in"><EM><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Leaders aren’t born, they are made…</FONT></EM></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Vince Lombardi</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please see
additional information ~ </FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><I>Mission, Purpose and Qualifications</I> information
document</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><I>District Officer Nominating Form </I>(<B>to be filled
out by all elected District Officer Candidates</B>)</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><I>Officer Agreement and Release Form</I> (<B>to be
filled out by all District Officer Candidates, Elected and
Appointed</B>)</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">(All
forms will be available on the District 28 website, <A
href="http://www.d28toastmasters.org">www.d28toastmasters.org</A> , as soon as
possible)</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">*Please note:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Interviews for elected positions are tentatively set for March 4 at the
Holiday Inn Express in Monroe.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Individual appointment times to be advised.</FONT></P></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Sheryl Blessing, DTM<BR>Immediate Past District
Governor<BR>District 28 Toastmasters<BR>"Stretch for Success"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><A
href="http://www.d28toastmasters.org">www.d28toastmasters.org</A>
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