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Ancin Munnings is a Senior Coordinator of IT Operations by profession. A Toastmaster since 2012, Ancin did not seek out Toastmasters at all! After graduating from Government High his former boss and now fellow Toastmaster invited him to attend a meeting of The First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 but declined due to seeing it as not being “his kind of thing” at that time being an introvert. However, five years later the offer came to him again to visit Club 1600 and he accepted it discovering that this is what is needed to “get him out of his shell”. Since joining Toastmasters, he has climbed the ladder of leadership serving in all club officer positions (Sergeant at Arms to President), serving as the Area 93 Director, serving as the Club Retention Chairman (for The Bahamas), he is currently the Division I Director of District 47 and was elected as the Club Growth Director of District 47 (2023-2024). Ancin obtained the coveted Distinguished Toastmaster designation (the highest education award in Toastmasters) in 2020. Ancin credits Toastmasters for finding his path in life and the myriad of experiences and mentorship along his journey shaped him into the professional that he is today being a leader and not a follower. He states, “Being a leader is the most responsible, yet most rewarding role anyone could have, for that reason, it is not an easy task to become one and it is even more difficult to maintain the role. If you wish to become a good leader you must be an effective communicator with a no excuses, only adjustments mindset”. He is an avid reader, and sports enthusiast, and loves to travel.
Distinguished Toastmaster Lois Margolin has been an officer in at least one of her clubs since she joined in 2012. She is currently a member of 2 hybrid clubs and 1 true in-person club. She the Treasurer of Outspoken Toastmasters and Club Powerspeakers. Lois has sponsored 131 Toastmasters.
Regarding the District, Lois was the District Finance Manager (3 times) the District Contest Chair for Florida and Technical Support Co-Chair in 2019 when we went virtual, the BLAZING B Division Director, Club Growth Director and Program Quality Director! Lois felt it was important to serve in each role before becoming District 47s District Director.
On a professional level, Lois is a CPA and her company is cleverly labeled Lois Margolin, LLC. Lois is a part time CFO for multiple companies. Lois Margolin, LLC allows you to do what you do best, manage your business and make money. In addition, Lois has a bookkeeping company that manages the daily accounting activity.
Lois loves Toastmaster’s because it provides her the opportunity to mentor people and help them discover their inner light. She believes there is nothing more rewarding than helping people find their confidence and voice. Toastmasters makes her heart sing.
Wence Martin joined Toastmasters about 19 years ago. One of the reasons for joining Toastmasters was to improve his personal communications and public speaking skills and as well as to overcome a speech impediment. He enhanced his leadership skills by serving in numerous executive positions in his home club (Healing Communicators) as well as other clubs locally such as Pinnacle Seekers, Club Cousteau and internationally such as TCI Toastmasters Club (District 81). He has won numerous evaluation, table topics, and humorous speech contests and now assists as a training judge, parliamentarian, mentor and personal coach to many Toastmasters in multiple districts. He served as an Area Governor (President’s Distinguished Area) and District 47 Contest Chair. He received the Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) designation in 2011.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Martin received undergraduate degrees in Business, Economics from the College of The Bahamas, and Holborn College, London. He has a terminal law degree from the University of London, a Certificate of Legal Education from Eugene Dupuch Law School, a Master of Laws from Oxford Brookes University and he is currently pursuing a doctorate in law & economic policy. He has also studied digital law and technology at Lyon Catholic University, France and numerous graduate certificates in AML-Compliance, International Taxation, International Trust Management, and International Relations/Diplomacy from various institution.
DTM Martin is an adjunct law faculty member at the University of The Bahamas Law School. As a seasoned corporate and commercial attorney, he provides legal solutions and advice on a myriad of compliance, legal, regulatory & tax issues.
He also organises free legal aid clinics that cater to civil society, charities, etc. His hobbies include astronomy, backyard farming, reading, tennis, traveling.
As an educator, financial professional, speaker, and servant leader – I bring my passion for humor, storytelling, and numbers to inspire others. My professional experience spans over 20 years. I earned both a Master of Accounting and MBA from Nova Southeastern University; while holding various licenses in real estate, insurance, taxation, and notary public. I work as a business broker helping individuals buy or sell businesses, including mergers and acquisitions.
I became a member of Toastmasters International in May 2013 and earned my Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award in 2021. My journey to DTM was challenging yet rewarding. When I reflect on the role of a D-T-M, it means Dedicated to Mentoring. As a result, I completed the Pathways Mentor Program. As a member of Port St Lucie Speakers Toastmaster Club, I sponsored and mentored many club members. I am enthusiastic about mentoring emerging leaders and communicators, while supporting their journey to DTM.
During my Toastmasters journey, I amplified my leadership skills by serving my club in various leadership roles. Also, I previously served District 47 as Area 40 Director, Finance Manager and Community Outreach Chair. I am proud to serve as DTM Florida Co-Chair for this Toastmaster Year (2024-2025).
My most recent achievement is writing/publishing a compilation book – “Embrace Your Fruit: Overcoming to Becoming” with my Toastmasters family. The book engages readers with personal stories of overcoming challenges and setbacks, inspiring hope, and confidence.
Catherine McManus is an Assistant General Counsel with twelve years’ experience in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She is assigned to the Appellate Division, and previously worked in the Complex Business Litigation Division. Catherine was honored to receive the G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile) in 2018, and has earned recognition for her volunteer work on the Circuit’s law library fundraisers. She is currently a board member of the Miami-Dade Bar Association. Catherine is active on the Miami-Dade Bar’s Appellate Courts Committee, and serves as a Board member of the Florida Trial Court Staff Attorney Association, representing both the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court and the Third District Court of Appeal.
Catherine graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, and was part of the school’s Moot Court team. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University on a full tennis scholarship. She recently completed her LLM in taxation (online) at Boston University.
Catherine has been active in the Miami Dade Toastmasters since 2017. She held the positions of Treasurer, Acting Vice-President of Membership, Vice-President of Education, and President. From 2021-2022, she was the Area 53 Director. In her club, she served as a mentor to new Toastmasters, and is currently a mentor. At the 2021-2022 Hall of Fame Celebration, she received the tremendous honor of being selected as the Division E Most Outstanding Area Director; District 47 Distinguished Area 53 Director; and the overall Area Director of the Year for District 47.
Founder of Florida International University’s Debate Team and Captain of the Women’s Division I Tennis team, she still has a wicked backhand.
Gary is a leader/member of the GO team (Gary & Oris 19 years married). We have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. As an active member of Boca Raton Community Church since 1980, Gary is ordained as a Chaplain and has mentored men and women for 40+ years in retirement & recovery communities, prisons and public/private schools.
Gary enjoys communion with God and others in quiet moments (TAG time) and those He surrounds me with to receive and be a blessing. Love practicing healthy habits like: workouts, puzzles, reading, singing/speaking publicly and especially loving those in need. I especially enjoy allowing unplanned margin time to “interrupt” us with the opportunity they are to grow each of us in loving kindness and service.
Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Bianca Moreiras has been a leader, mentor, motivator, and presenter in the legal profession for over 40 years. Her role as administrator, executive director, marketing director, coach and consultant brings a wealth of knowledge and practical application to any firm, company, group or individual.
Bianca has spoken on topics enriching professionals in the areas of self-improvement, time management, professional etiquette, communication, collaboration, leadership, networking, customer service, resume writing, and more. She has facilitated events and retreats bringing an invigorating result and brighter outlook for professional organizations, law firms and not-for-profits. In addition to professional speaking, she conducts webinars and has numerous published articles. Bianca has successfully coached professionals to achieve status in the business world once thought unattainable.
Bianca joined Toastmasters in January 2023, and she have fallen in love with the Weston Club and District 47. Bianca Moreiras believes that whenever you join an organization, you need to put your whole heart into the group to give back as much as you receive. With that thought in mind she was nominated for Area 10 – Shining Star Award 2023 and received the Area 10 Steller Award in 2024. At the club level she participated in the 2024 speech contest and received the Area 10 First Place for Best Speech and Third Place for Evaluation Speech. Bianca has had the opportunity to participate as a facilitator in 2023 at her first TLI and present 3 workshops for the areas TLI’s 2023-2024. She held the position of VPE 2023-2024 and currently is the Weston club President. She is excited to have been selected to be the Area District B21 for the 2024-2025 year.
I joined Toastmasters because I wanted to help someone I loved. Today after twelve years that goal hasn’t changed, but my horizons have expanded and there are more people that I can reach and help.
Over the years many people have coached and encouraged me and now I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to do the same for others.
Toastmasters has impacted both my personal and professional life. My husband has joined me on this journey because he saw the way it positively impacted my ability to communicate.
Karlene McFarlane, I joined Delray Newsmakers over two years ago. I am currently VPE and have also held the roles of Sergeant of Arms. I am the past VPE of Superior Speakers Advance club. My husband and I are joint Business Owners of G&K Mack Financial Services, I am Officer Manager.
I am a graduate of Nova Southeastern University’s Business Professional Management BSc. I also hold University of Technology, in Jamaica, Marketing and Communication, BA. I also hold a Florida Life Insurance licensed for many years.
My personal and professional goal is to be known in my current field of financial services, by giving speeches at conferences to help the middle class find solutions to their financial concerns. I want to make a difference in others lives. My passion is serving others.
Our business has won numerous awards and recognitions over the years in Securities and Insurance.
My hobbies are growing orchids. I have ten different species currently at my home. I love to travel and have had the privilege of visiting many countries around the world. I also love to cook different cuisines and enjoy entertaining my family and friends.
I am a Planner, I love structure. If I am involved rest assured it will be well thought out. It’s my brand.
