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RJ Stratton is the New District 8 Club Growth Director
It is with much regret to announce the resignation of Geoff King as Club Growth Director. Geoff, thank you for service to District 8 and we wish the very best for you in your future endeavors. We are pleased to announce that Raymond “RJ” Stratton will be the Club Growth Director for the remainder of…
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PQD Educational Incentives for 2019-20
Congratulations Joseph McCall!
District 8 held its International Speech contest on May 4, 2019 at the Spring Conference. Joseph McCall was the First Place winner of the District 8 contest. The video of Joseph’s speech was sent on to Toastmasters International for entry into the newly implemented Region Quarter Finals. We are proud to announce that Joseph placed…
Read MoreThe Passing of Mary Kerwin, DTM, PDG
It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of Toastmaster Mary Kerwin on May 10, 2018. She quickly succumbed to cancer that took her life after being diagnosed a mere 6 weeks ago. An icon in District 8 since the early 1990’s, she was a dear friend to many and mentored countless members. She…
Read MoreFarzana Chohan Appointed Regional Advisor
Message from Farzana Chohan, DTM Appointed 2018-2019 Region Advisor for Region 5 I would like to extend my gratitude to District 8 Toastmasters, who have supported me in my Communication and Leadership journey. Each one of you have inspired me to develop my skills. I am here due to the trust and support of constellation…
Read MoreDon Marsh receives Communication and Leadership Award – Toastmasters International
At the District 8, Toastmaster’s International, 75th anniversary conference, recently held in Clayton, Toastmaster’s D8 Director Farzana Chohan presented broadcast journalist and broadcaster Don Marsh with the Communication and Leadership Award, which is presented to a person in the community who is an outstanding communicator and leader in their field. Don Marsh is a popular…
Read MoreThe Passing of Past District Governor Tony Gartner
The Passing of Past District 8 Governor Nancy Jones
Nancy Lee Jones Nancy Lee Jones, DTM, died Thursday, September 10, 2015. Nancy was active in Toastmasters for many years, as a member, club and district offices. She was District 8 governor in 2004-2005. Nancy had an indelibly positive attitude, and always encouraged others to ‘move outside their comfort zone’. She had a marvelous way…
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