2009 Humorous Speech Contest

First Place: Martin Birkbeck – Division J
Second Place: Lewis Holston – Division H
Third Place: Emily Osburne – Division A

2009 Evaluation Contest

First Place: David Wynn - Division G
Second Place: Jon Stallings – Division H
Third Place: Dick McCoppin – Division F

2009 Division Governor of the Year: Leon Wheeler

2009 Area Governor of the Year: Cathie Fields

2009 International Speech Contestants Winners

First Place: Stevie King - Division J

Second Place: Bobby Cary - Division B

Third Place: Chantell Christopher - Division E

2009 Table Topics Speech Contest Winners

• First Place: Pat Veal - Division A
• Second Place: Stevie King - Division J
• Third Place: Cynthia Coleman - Division G

District Governors Spring 2009 Award For:

Best Division Governor

• First place: Leon Wheeler - Division A Governor
• Second place: Debbie Rauers - Division B Governor

Best Area Governor

• First place: Gloria Bradford - Area E-43 Governor
• Second place: Cathy Fields - Area G-66 Governor

Most New Clubs Opened

• First place: Leon Wheeler - Division A Governor
• Second place: Luis Camacho - Division G Governor

Toastmaster Of The Year Award Recepient

Joseph Bechenbach is the precipitant of the Toastmaster of the Year Award. Joseph has been a Toastmaster for over 10 years. As a Toastmaster he has gone way above the districts expectations. He is serving as District 14’s Parliamentarian. When the District SAA had to take a leave of absence Joseph on his own accord stepped in to the role of acting Sergeant at Arms for the district.  Joseph did the job of two people. At the Fall Conference and at TLI Joseph took control of the “behind the scene” activity. He continuously asked how he could serve to help make the members have everything that they needed. . In addition to taking on added responsibility he also helped the district governor with different projects. Congratulations go to Joseph Bechenbach for being Toastmaster of the Year!

Communication And Leadership Award Recipient

Christeen Snell, Director of the Fayette County Library, has been honored with the 2009 Georgia Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award.  This annual award is presented to a non-Toastmaster who exemplifies outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Nominated by Fayetteville’s High Noon Club, Ms. Snell’s qualifications stood out from other candidates for the breadth and depth of her commitment to her community and for her support of the ideals of Toastmasters International.  She was officially recognized at the District 14 (state of Georgia) Spring Conference on April 25.

Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Pictured with Ms. Snell (left) is Theresa Spralling, DTM Lt Governor Education & Training