<div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fellow Toastmasters,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I am pleased to announce that the next issue of /The Cornerstone/, the official publication of District 28, is complete. An electronic version is ready for viewing at the District web site, www.d28toastmasters.org. A paper copy is currently at the printers, and will be mailed out to all members in the near future.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This
issue includes valuable information on many topics, such as the upcoming District 28 and Region VI conferences, the recent changes in TI's education and leadership program, and many other issues important to individual members, clubs, and the District as a whole.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The next issue is scheduled for May. If you have suggestions for topics, or are interested in submitting an article, please let me know. Your input is always appreciated. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">While I have you, note that you STILL have time to
register for the District 28 Spring Conference, April 21 and 22 at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Kensington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Court</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hotel</st1:PlaceName> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:place></st1:City>! The theme is "Lights, Camera, Action!", and we have a full agenda of District contests, workshops, speakers, and meals planned, in addition to the District Business meeting that EVERY club should send a representative to. Check the Cornerstone for more information.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New"
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Kevin P. Olmstead, DTM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Editor, The Cornerstone<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" color=black size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Spring 2006 District Conference Chair<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Candidate for Lt. Governor of Marketing<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">734-239-3733<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Kevinolmstead76@yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>