Division C Makeup Training will be held on Saturday, July 11.

“United …..We will learn with Toastmasters” the theme of the 2008/2009 District 47 Team, it has been a constant reminder to us that unity is the key and Toastmasters is the lab for learning.  It is with mixed emotions that I say farewell to you, the members of District 47.  It has truly been a privilege and a great pleasure to serve you as your District 47 Governor for the 2008/2009 Toastmaster Year. We have had our share of challenges and have also enjoyed tremendous success. We have hosted 2 very successful conferences and are working hard to achieve our District goals.

I wish to thank and congratulate each member for his/her achievement; each CC, CL, AC, AL, DTM, New Member, New Club, Officer trained and dues to Toastmasters International paid has made a significant impact on whether the District reaches our goals.  We are in the final month of this Toastmaster year and the race is not over yet.

We are still behind in our Membership and Paid Clubs, but feel confident that we can get these two very important goals accomplished.  We have reached the CC and AC goals mandated by Toastmasters International but not our District’s goal. We still have lots of work to do and we can do this.

I take this opportunity to wish the incoming District 47 Governor DTM Kristina Kihlberg and her team the best of luck and a year of great success in 2009/2010. I also offer her my full support and the knowledge I have gained should she require any assistance.

Toastmasters of District 47, I encourage you to remain focused on your goals and reach for the stars in this final 4 weeks of the 2008/2009 Toastmasters Year.  Review your awards carefully and be sure to submit them online as soon as possible.  I wish to personally thank all you for your commitment and dedication to continuing self development and leadership and look forward to us ending this Toastmaster year with a bang.

Thank you.

DTM Antionette Fox
District 47 Governor
2008/2009