Toastmasters Club History

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4 King
5 Boreas
6 Toastmasters
7 Club
8 History
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10 By Tom Deyo 2011
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11 Forward
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13The history of King Boreas Toastmasters Club is a long and distinguished one. The Club was
14founded in 1941; the Original Charter date is November 1, 1941. This compilation of the
15available information was compiled by Tom Deyo for the 70th anniversary of the Chartering of
16the club. The project started as a review of the records to compile a mailing list to send
17invitations out to all the old and current members.
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19It rapidly grew in scope as it was realized that the records available were unorganized and
20incomplete. Many of the early records were lost in a fire at a member’s home. Efforts have been
21made to fill these gaps with ongoing research and corrections being made by “Those that know”.
22The information found after the publishing of this compilation will be updated on the Club’s
23website.
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25As the original project progressed and it was realized that some sort of organization needed to be
26established it was decided by Tom that a new history of the club would be beneficial, and was
27due, since the last historical compilation of the club was done by Owen Nelson in 1991. Owen’s
28compilation was an update of previous history summaries, including the one he did in 1986. Tom
29decided to do a chronological history in the style of the District History that was done by
30Thomas D. Strewsbury, May 9, 1970.
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32This project was by no means a solo project and many volunteer hours were contributed by club
33members and others. Special thanks go out to Melissa Deyo for her many hours entering names,
34typing and putting up with the multitude of Toastmasters records “Gracing her dining room table
35for extended periods of time”. Her patience is much appreciated by all in the club.
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37I also wish to Thank Owen Nelson for being my Mentor on this project. His guidance and
38support made this Herculean task a joy. His support scanning the photos and proof reading has
39been immeasurable.
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41We hope you enjoy reading this history and learn a little about the club and its members. The
42club maintains an open invitation to visitors, so please come and see us.
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44Tom Deyo
45March 12, 2011
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46 Table of Contents
47Forward................................................................................................................................2
48Table of Contents.................................................................................................................3
49The 1940’s Overview...........................................................................................................5
501941-1942 Our Founding.....................................................................................................7
511942-1943..........................................................................................................................11
521943-1944..........................................................................................................................12
531944-1945..........................................................................................................................13
541945-1946..........................................................................................................................17
551946-1947..........................................................................................................................22
561947-1948..........................................................................................................................24
571948-1949..........................................................................................................................31
581949-1950..........................................................................................................................34
591950-1951..........................................................................................................................36
601951-1952..........................................................................................................................38
611952-1953..........................................................................................................................40
621953-1954..........................................................................................................................42
631954-1955..........................................................................................................................43
641955-1956..........................................................................................................................46
651956-1957..........................................................................................................................50
661957-1958..........................................................................................................................54
671958-1959..........................................................................................................................56
681959-1960..........................................................................................................................58
691960-1961..........................................................................................................................63
701961-1962..........................................................................................................................67
711962-1963..........................................................................................................................70
721963-1964..........................................................................................................................74
731964-1965..........................................................................................................................76
741966-1967..........................................................................................................................78
751967-1968..........................................................................................................................83
761968-1969..........................................................................................................................86
771969-1970..........................................................................................................................88
781970-1971..........................................................................................................................97
791971-1972........................................................................................................................101
801972-1973........................................................................................................................105
811973-1974........................................................................................................................117
821974-1975........................................................................................................................125
831975-1976........................................................................................................................130
841976-1977........................................................................................................................134
851977-1978........................................................................................................................136
861978-1979........................................................................................................................139
871979-1980........................................................................................................................144
881980-1981........................................................................................................................152
891981-1982........................................................................................................................160
901982-1983........................................................................................................................168
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911983-1984........................................................................................................................171
921984-1985........................................................................................................................174
931985-1986........................................................................................................................177
941986-1987........................................................................................................................182
951987-1988........................................................................................................................185
961988-1989..............................................................................................................................
971989-1990..............................................................................................................................
981990-1991..............................................................................................................................
991991-1992..............................................................................................................................
1001992-1993..............................................................................................................................
1011993-1994..............................................................................................................................
1021994-1995..............................................................................................................................
1031995-1996..............................................................................................................................
1041996-1997..............................................................................................................................
1051997-1998..............................................................................................................................
1061998-1999..............................................................................................................................
1071999-2000..............................................................................................................................
1082000-2001..............................................................................................................................
1092001-2002..............................................................................................................................
1102002-2003..............................................................................................................................
1112003-2004..............................................................................................................................
1122004-2005..............................................................................................................................
1132005-2006..............................................................................................................................
1142006-2007..............................................................................................................................
1152007-2008..............................................................................................................................
1162008-2009..............................................................................................................................
1172009-2010..............................................................................................................................
1182010-2011..............................................................................................................................
119Appendix A…Original Charter Information.........................................................................
120Appendix B…Club Ribbons and Awards..............................................................................
121Appendix C…International and District Officers from King Boreas....................................
122Appendix D…Basic Training Completions thru 3/1/1970....................................................
123Appendix E…Education Awards 1980 to April 2011...........................................................
124Appendix F…Who’s Who in Toastmasters from King Boreas.............................................
125Appendix G…1954 Constitution...........................................................................................
126Appendix H…1954 Bylaws...................................................................................................
127Appendix I…2011 Const8itution...........................................................................................
128Appendix J…2011 Bylaws....................................................................................................
129Appendix K…Standing Rules................................................................................................
130Appendix L…IRS 501(3) c Exemption Letter.......................................................................
131Appendix M...........................................................................................................................
132Appendix N............................................................................................................................
133Appendix O............................................................................................................................
134Appendix P.............................................................................................................................
135Appendix Q............................................................................................................................
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136Appendix R............................................................................................................................
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137 The 1940’s an Overview
138The 1940’s were the beginning of King Boreas Toastmasters. Barely a month before the attack
139on Pearl harbor and the start of World War 2, King Boreas was Chartered, on November 4th,
1401941, a Charter was granted to the club. What caliber of men would get together to “Found” a
141group to try and develop speaking and leadership skills? They were men of action, dedication,
142civic pride and a can do attitude Doctors, lawyers, civic leaders, and men of faith.
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144For instance the archives show that in 1946-1947 Toastmaster year, one Keith Halva was:
145 • Elected Secretary of the 101 Macmen Organization
146 • On October 3, 1946 elected Chairman of the Council of Religious Education,
147 Macalester Presbyterian Church of St. Paul
148 • Appointed Captain in charge of the Presbyterian Churches in campaign for the St.
149 Paul Council of Churches
150 • Appointed a Co-Captain in the capital fund campaign for the erection of two new
151 YMCA buildings in St. Paul, and the remodeling of a third building
152 • Addressed banquet for the Macalester Church School Staff
153 • Gave address of welcome on behalf of the elders of Macalester Church to the
154 Easter class of new members
155 • Coached Macalester College Junior Toastmasters Club on parliamentary law
156 • Assisted in the installation of officers – Westminster Fellowship Of Presbytery
157 (young people of 26 churches)
158 • Coached new officers of W. F. of Presbytery in parliamentary law
159 • On September 10, 1946, Mr. A. K. Halva, of King Boreas Toastmaster club, acted
160 as toastmaster for the annual retreat of the Macalester Church Council of
161 Religious Education, and church school staff. Guest speakers were Dr. Wm. Bell,
162 Representing the national boards of the Presbyterian Churches U.S. A., and Mrs.
163 August Beck of the Minnesota Council of Churches.
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165Ed Dochterman was elected President of the Shrine Patrol and gave a speech entitled “The Great
166Humanitarians” that was submitted to Toastmasters International, prompting the Following
167Message from Ralph Smedley, Toastmasters Founder, to then President Fred Lengfeld:
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169 8/13/1946
170 Dear Fred:
171 The copy of speech by Ed Dochterman is received. Thank you for sending it. It is a good
172 one, and the committee on speech-of-the-month will enjoy it. We have so many good
173 ones on hand that it may take some time to get to working it in, but we’ll do our best.
174 You men do make good speeches.
175 The convention was great. Wish you could have been there, but we will see you in St.
176 Paul next summer, anyhow. Don’t have a frost for us then, please.
177 Sincerely Yours
178 Ralph Smedley
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180The 1940’s were a time of great civic involvement for King Boreas. The club sponsored the
181Dinner of the Kings, for the Winter Carnival Royalty; gave several hundred speeches to civic,
182social charitable, and defense efforts; the club gained recognition locally, district and in the
183International Toastmasters Organization. This recognition was gained by sponsoring new clubs,
184the high caliber of speeches given, the commitment and dedication to Toastmasters, the
185community and Toastmasters International. A District Director, Tracy Jeffers, was one of the
186early members of King Boreas; he also served as International Director. These foundations lead
187to many other great members, the most well known probably being motivational speaker and
188author Harvey Mackay.
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189 1941-1942
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191District Governance
192District Governor: George W. Benson
193Term: 1941-1942
194Club: Minneapolis #75
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196King Boreas Assigned to Area 2
197Area 2 Governor: Garret B Edwards
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199Club Officers
200First half Second Half
201President Warren Bacon Al Sundberg
202Vice President Lloyd Anderson
203Secretary A. Victor Barquist
204Treasurer George Maier
205Deputy Governor Ed Dochterman
206Sergeant at Arms Arthur Kemp
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208From District History:

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210 One of the most Notable clubs in District Six was chartered on November 4, 1941. This club is
211King Boreas #208 of St. Paul. Their record of consecutive weekly meetings is surpassed by no
212club in Toastmasters. The name was chosen in recognition of the festivities which St. Paul has
213each year with its Winter Carnival. The club adopted a special club insignia, which was drawn
214by nationally-known artist John Socha, a member of the club. Two Honorary members were
215taken in at the charter party - - John F Scott, Rex Boreas VII and Prime Minister Patrick J.
216Towle. Over 130 persons attended the charter party, including 15 members from the Princeton
217club. Sibley and JTC clubs cancelled their meetings to attend. Two of the charter members of the
218club have shared in the heritage of District Six. The contributions of Tracy Jeffers and Herman
219C. Goebel will follow.
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At the Charter Party of King Boreas
#208. Left to Right Patrick J. Towle,
Prime Minister; Dr. Warren W. Bacon,
First King Boreas President; A. Victor
Barquist, First King Boreas Secretary;
John F. Scott, Rex Boreas VII of the
Winter Carnival; Garrett B. Wright, .
Area 2 Governor; Dr. R. W, Holmes,
charter Member.
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224Club History from Club Sources:
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226The idea of organizing a second Toastmasters club in St. Paul was conceived by Lloyd S.
227“Andy” Anderson, a well known St. Paul jeweler, in the summer of 1941. To “Get the show on
228the road” (one of his favorite expressions) he naturally enlisted the aid of two equally well
229known railroad men Victor Barquist and Edward Dochterman, as well as Dr. Warren Bacon,
230Arthur Kemp, and Arthur Rehnberg. These six then became the “Founders” of King Boreas
231Toastmasters Club and quickly recruited twenty-five other men of diverse occupations and
232opinions to complete the original roster of charter members:
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236 CHARTER MEMBERS FOR CLUB 208-6
237 (ALL ADDRESSES ARE ST. PAUL MINNESOTA)
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239LLOYD ANDERSON 2161 SARGENT AVE VICE PRESIDEENT
240WARREN BACON 2157 SARGENT AVE PRESIDENT
241A. VICTOR BARQUIST 1860 STANFORD AVE SECRETARY
242D. B. COOK 2111 WATSON AVE
243EDWARD DOCHTERMAN APT 204; 1293 GRAND AVE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
244ROBERT DUNLAP 807 ST. CLAIR ST
245L. L. FREEBERG 844 HAGEN
246ROBERT GALVIN 885 FULLER AVE
247HERMAN GOEBEL 1139 CENTRAL AVE
248C. ARCHIE GRAHN 1583 VIRGINIA AVE
249HARRY S. HIGGINS 871 S CLEVELAND AVE
250R. W. HOLMEN 1918 GOODRICH AVE
251H.M. JOHNSON 2159 JAMES ST
252ARTHUR KEMP RTE 6 SARGEANT AT ARMS
253M. F. LEIGHTON 1739 BAYARD AVE
254R. A. LILLY 1518 OCEOLA AVE
255W. E. LUEBBEN 2000 ARCADE ST
256GEORGE MAIER 271 WEST GIDNEY TREASURER
257T. A. MILLER 871 MARGARET ST
258R. A. MOORE 1079 GOODRICH AVE
259M. M. MARTINEAU 518 S SARATOGA ST
260H. J. MORIARTY 149 SUMMIT AVE
261E. E. NELSON 2190 SARGENT AVE
262E. L. PETERSON 1131 E COOK AVE
263E. J. PFEIFER 1319 MARGARET ST N
264M. T. PORTER 1191 LINCOLN AVE
265J. M. SOCHA ST PAUL PARK
266A. E. REHNBERG 1264 EAST 3RD ST
267A. R. SUNDBERG 1803 SARGENT AVE
268W. E. WHITTAKER 1445 FAIRMOUNT AVE
269TRACY JEFFERS ASSOCIATE MEMBER
270
271The first meeting of the Club was held on August 26, 1941, at the old Alverdes Restaurant on St.
272Peter Street. Charter number 208 was granted to the Club by the fledgling Toastmasters
273International of Santa Ana, California; on October 22, 1941 (the date shown in Appendix A of
274November 1st is due to Toastmasters dating all charters at that time on the first of month,
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275following actual date). The Charter bears the signatures of Ernest C. Davis and Ralph C.
276Smedley, then Secretary, Founder of Toastmasters.
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278The name “King Boreas” was adopted by the Club in honor of the St. Paul Winter Carnival
279monarch with the reigning Boreas Rex VII, John F. Scott, on November 4, 1941. King Boreas
280Toastmasters Club has participated in numerous Winter Carnival activities over the years.
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282
283The St. Paul newspaper announced the Club with the following release in October of 1941:
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285 Another Toastmaster Club Formed in City
286 A new Sr. Paul Toastmasters club applied Tuesday for a charter in Toastmasters
287 International after a meeting in Alverdes Restaurant.
288 The 30 members decided to name the organization the King Boreas Toastmasters club.
289 Plans are being made for a charter presentation Oct. 29.
290
291 Dr. W. W. Bacon is President and A. V. Barquist is secretary of the new organization.
292
Charter Party. (Left to right)
(Unfortunately the original charter

certificate has been lost)
Robert Holman
Richard Moore
Garrett Wright Area 2 Governor
*Dr. W. W. Bacon 1st KB president
George Benson District Governor,
One-time TMI Pres.
*Ed Dochterman
*Arthur Kemp
*Founders
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294Of the charter members, Tracy Jeffers was originally listed as an associate member, the active
295membership being limited to thirty. Undaunted by this handicap, he soon advanced to active
296membership and progressed rapidly thereafter. The memory of our first associate member is
297preserved in our Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year Award, Officially named the Tracy Jeffers
298Award.
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299 1942-1943
300 District Governance
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303District Governor: Thomas W. Hennessy
304Term: 1942-1943
305Club: Minnesota #166
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308Area 2 Governor: Alfred Sundberg (King Boreas)
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310Club Officers
312President Tracy Jeffers Waldo Leubben
313Vice President
314Secretary
315Treasurer
316Deputy Governor
317Sergeant at Arms
318
320There is no District report for the 1942-1943 Toastmaster year.
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323 The year 1942 brought King Boreas its first member to serve as an area officer, when Alfred
324 Sundberg served as Area 2 Lieutenant Governor, serving under Thomas Hennessy the District
325 Six Governor.
326
327 An article in the St. Paul Dispatch on March 3, 1942 States:
328
329 Alfred Sundberg Heads Toastmasters
330 Officers of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club of St. Paul an associate of Toastmasters
331 International were elected at a meeting in the YWCA Tuesday night.
332 The New officers are Alfred Sundberg, President; Tracy Jeffers, Vice President; Everett
333 Peterson, Secretary, and George Maier, Treasurer.
334
335 After the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, Dr. Smedley offered the services of
336 clubs to support the war effort. King Boreas stepped up and in 1942, and the following war
337 years gave many speeches in support of the Defense Bond, Civil Defense and Red Cross efforts.
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338 1943-1944
340District Governor: Thomas W. Hennessy
341Term: 1943-1944
342Club: Minnesota #166
343
345Area 2 Governor: Earl H. Nelson
346
347Club Officers
349President Robert Lilly Dr. Holmen
350Vice President
351Secretary
352Treasurer
353Deputy Governor
354Sergeant at Arms
355
356 From District History:
357 The District Six History announces the launch of the District Six Shooter (now the District Six
358 Digest) showing Tracy Jeffers as winning the area 2 Speech Contest.
359
361The only surviving record from 1943 is a program schedule for February meetings. It shows
362speeches on topics like G. J. Gebeau’s “He only is exempt from failures, who makes no effort”
363and Dr. Martineau’s “Reconstruction after the Civil War”.
364
365On March 8, 1944 the St. Paul Pioneer Press had an announcement
366 :
367 Tracy Jeffers Wins Boreas Speech Contest
368 Tracy Jeffers 1293 Grand Ave. is the winner of a speech elimination contest
369 conducted by the King Boreas Toastmaster Club and will represent the club in an
370 area speech contest in the YWCA auditorium at 8 p. m. March 25. Robert A. Lilly
371 is the new president of the club. Other Officers are Edward Dochterman, vice
372 president; John R. Hoffman, Secretary; George J Gibeau, Treasurer; Lloyd Cadle,
373 Sergeant at Arms; and Dr. Robert W. Holmen, Deputy Governor.
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374 1944-1945
375
377District Governor: Watt W. Welker
378Term: 1944-1945
379Club: Minneapolis #75
380
381District Educational Director: Edgar J. Otto (King Boreas)
382Resident Correspondent: Lloyd S. Anderson (King Boreas)
383
385 Area 2 Governor: Norman Knutson
386
387Club Officers
389President Ed Dochterman Ed Dochterman
390Vice President Lloyd Anderson
391Secretary Kenneth Johnson
392Treasurer
393Deputy Governor Robert Lilly
394Sergeant at Arms David Umbehocker
395
396 From District History:
397 King Boreas or members not mentioned in District History.
398
400The year was a busy one for King Boreas. The 1944-45 Toastmaster Club of the Year Entry
401Form shows many achievements. Some of these are:
402 132 speeches given for Patriotic Programs and Community service groups
403 66 inches of newspaper announcements and publicity
404 2 new clubs sponsored (Paramount & Capital City)
405 7 club members in military service
406
407Some excerpts from the Club of the Year entry Form of interest follow.
408
409 We hold an annual speech contest, and the finalists are selected by choosing a weekly
410 winner over a period of six to eight weeks. These members then compete for the club
411 championship, and the winner represents the club in the area contest. In the Finals, all
412 contestants speak on the same subject selected by our members. No speaker hears those
413 preceding him that evening; the remarkable fact is that to date no two speakers have
414 treated the subjects in the same manner.
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416 In reference to Club publicity; In view of the current shortage of newsprint, the 66 inches
417 of space devoted to numerous articles pertaining to King Boreas activities alone is a good
418 indication of the standing and prestige of Toastmasters Clubs in this area.
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419
420 Articles in “The Toastmaster”;
421 September 1944 page 23 2 ½ inches
422 November 1944 page 24 ¾ page
423
424 The St. Paul Toastmasters’ Speakers Bureau was set up three years ago, and for the past
425 two years, while under the direction of a member of our club, it has attained an enviable
426 record. It now is an integral part of the Speakers Bureau of St. Paul and Ramsey County,
427 Minnesota. When speakers are needed Toastmasters, as a rule, get the first call. The
428 response and willingness to accept assignments for all occasions has been the subject of
429 many commendatory letters.
430
431 In order to promote new clubs… we appeared before the Exchange Club; The St. Paul
432 Association of Off icemen; The American Legion Luncheon Club, and The Men’s Bible
433 Class of Central Park Methodist Church. These demonstrations resulted in the
434 organization of the Paramount and Capital City clubs. We anticipate forming one or more
435 clubs among members of the Legion.
436
437 King Boreas sponsored a recognition dinner for the winners of the 4-H club speech and
438 radio contest.
439
440 Just recently several of our members have been elected officers in various service clubs,
441 fraternal and church organizations because they have proven they know how to conduct a
442 meeting and express themselves in a manner befitting on holding such office.
443
444 In recognition of the position King Boreas holds in District Six, three of its members held
445 District offices in the last year; namely Educational Director, Edgar Otto, Resident
446 Correspondent, Lloyd Anderson, and Budget Committee Chairman, name not available.
447
448The news announcements in the surviving records:
449
450 November 13, 1944
451 Boreas Toastmasters to have Dinner Tuesday
452 A dinner to celebrate the third anniversary of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club will be
453 given at 7 P. M. Tuesday in the University Club. This club, one of the units of an
454 international organization, has a record of 168 consecutive meetings. E. N. Dochterman
455 president, will give an address of welcome and Tracy Jeffers will be master of
456 ceremonies.
457
458 (The above mentioned anniversary dinner prompted a “Proclamation and Summons”
459 from His Imperial Majesty Boreas VII commanding family and friend to attend or risk
460 fear of Imperial displeasure.
461
462 The dinner menu was Spring Vegetable soup, Beef Tenderloin, Au Gratin potatoes, Peas,
463 Salad, and apple pie.)
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464 January 9, 1945
465 Office men To Meet
466 The St. Paul Association of Office men will meet at noon today in the Athletic Club.
467 Members of the King Boreas Toastmasters will present a program of the do’s and don’ts
468 of speech making.
469
470 February 14, 1945
471 Toastmasters to Speak
472 The King Boreas Toastmaster club will be presented in speeches by the North St. Paul
473 Legion post at the American Legion luncheon at noon Thursday in the Legion Memorial
474 building. 54 West Seventh St.
475
476 February 19, 1945
477 Officers of the St. Paul Watchmakers guild will be installed at a 6:30 p. m. dinner
478 meeting Tuesday in Davidson’s cafeteria, Sixth and Minnesota. The 18945 officers who
479 will be installed are: B. V. Eckhol, president; J. Gustad, vice president; C. W. Gaskell,
480 secretary; R. E. Nelson, treasurer; and H.W. Anderson, K. Nelson and M. Wold directors.
481 Lloyd S. Anderson, who is resident correspondent of Toastmasters International and vice
482 president of the Toastmaster’s King Boreas Club, will be the installing officer. After the
483 installations a timely subject of watch repairing will be discussed
484
485 March 2, 1945
486 Waldo E. Luebben has been selected to represent the King Boreas Toastmaster Club in
487 the area oratory contest. The dates of the event will be announced later. Luebben, 2000
488 Arcade St. won over six other members in a talk on the subject “Freedom of Speech”. A.
489 Keith Halva, 1293 Grand Ave, was named alternate.
490
491 March 7 1945
492 Lloyd S. Anderson to Head King Boreas Club
493 Lloyd S. Anderson was elected president of the King Boreas Toastmaster club at the
494 annual election of the organization Tuesday night.
495
496 March 22, 1945
497 Club Units Enter Speech Contest
498 A speech contest and dinner will be held for all members of the Toastmaster’s clubs and
499 their wives at 6:30 P. M. April 14, in Davidson’s cafeteria, second floor of the
500 Oppenheim Bldg., Sixth and Minnesota. Five of the clubs have entered speakers. They
501 are Ernest Picard fort the Capital City club; Waldo Luebben for the Boreas; Leonard
502 Hamrin, First St. Paul; Richard E. Smith, The Victory club; and Fred Keller, the
503 Paramount. Duluth, Eau Claire and Princeton will also enter contestants. Norman
504 Knutson, Lieutenant governor of the Sixth district for Toastmaster’s clubs, which
505 comprises Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba,
506
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507 April 20, 1945
508 Speech Contest to be Held Tonight
509 Area two of Toastmasters International will hold its annual speech contest 6:30 p. m.
510 today in Davidson’s Café, Sixth and Minnesota. Richard E. Smith will represent the
511 Victory club of St. Paul, Waldo Luebben the King Boreas club and Leonard Harming, the
512 First St. Paul organization. In addition W. A. Sanford will represent the Greysolon club
513 of Duluth and Erling J. Blom the Eau Claire, Wis., club. Norman V. Knutson, Lieutenant
514 governor of the area, will preside.
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515 1945-1946
517District Governor: Tracy M. Jeffers
518Term: 1945-1946
519Club: King Boreas #208
520
521District Educational Director: Edgar J. Otto (King Boreas)
522Resident Correspondent: Lloyd S. Anderson (King Boreas)
523
525 Area 2 Governor: Alfred J. Adam
526
527 Club Awards: Testimonial of Distinction “Club of the Year Contest”
528 Outstanding Activity, Interest and Progress
529 (Signed by Ralph Smedley)
530
531Club Officers
533President Lloyd Anderson Frederick Lengfeld
534Vice President Frederick Lengfeld Herman Goebel
535Secretary Joseph Peters Edgar Brant
536Treasurer F. Stuart Johnson Herbert Glewwe
537Deputy Governor Ed Dochterman Lloyd Anderson
538Sergeant at Arms Leonard Sofie Larry Empson
539
541Tracy Jeffers was probably the most active District Governor. He set ambitious goals for District
542Six when he took office on July 1, 1945. Among these goals was 20 clubs. This goal was
543accomplished in a sense. Fourteen charters can directly be traced to him, and seven of the twelve
544clubs chartered the next year were organized when he was in office. One club ceased its
545operations during the year, but there were 45 clubs in District Six on July 1, 1946. On that date,
546two ne districts were created.
547
548The King Boreas Club #208 of St. Paul sponsored an all-American Legion Club, which was
549chartered on April 22, 1946. Known originally as the Post 8 Club #374, it has been known
550recently as Legion Rostrum. This first attempt was so successful that two other groups were well
551on their way to receiving their charters at the end of the year.
552
553The Speakers Bureau in St. Paul was recognized as the official agency for several drives. District
554Governor Jeffers was a member of the Mayor’s Famine Emergency Relief Committee, as a
555representative of Toastmasters.
556
557King Boreas #208 became more closely affiliated with the St. Paul Winter Carnival. The Winter
558Carnival Association designated one evening during the festival exclusively to King Boreas club
559for the annual party that was giving for the Royal Retinue. It was a hope, and a realization for
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560time, that it would become an integral part of the Winter Carnival activities. Numerous
561suggestions made to the Board of Directors by Governor Jeffers have come to be known as
562routing guidelines for clubs and districts to follow in a variety of areas of concern. First of all, it
563was noted that the information contained in the International Directory of Clubs was not correct
564in several instances, Club officers were stressed on the importance of prompt reporting of officer
565changes, (at the time, the directory included the names of the club officers.)
566
567It was suggested that clubs be required to furnish a record of the time of their meetings along
568with their credentials for consideration of the committee who selected the Club of the Year.
569Governor Jeffers found at the time that clubs who were most successful limited their meetings to
570two hours.
571
572Questions of impartiality of judges in speech contests were raised. A recommendation was made
573that the rules be revised to prohibit judges from evaluating the speaker from their club in area
574contests, and that judges not judge the contestants from their area at the district contest. In a
575modified form, this rule is a matter of general procedure today in many speech contests.
576
577Induction of officers and officer training were suggested, so that the officers of a club are better
578able to function effectively. Installation of officers was used successfully during the year in
579District Six.
580
581Finally, a suggestion was made regarding proxies for the International Convention. The proxies
582had been mailed sometime during the summer, before the convention, to all clubs. This made it
583difficult, as many a District Governor will agree, to collect them from those clubs not sending a
584representative to the convention. It was suggested by Governor Jeffers that they be mailed in
585May, to give sufficient time to collect them before the summer adjournments.
586
587 The administration of Tracy Jeffers had given District Six its greatest growth, His record of 14
588new clubs still stands (as of 1970 District history). There were 43 clubs on June 30, 1946. With
589the formation of the new districts, Ralph Lowe would have 26 clubs in the newly defined District
590Six on July 1, 1946.
591
593(From Club of the year application)
594
595KING BOREAS TOASTMASTER CLUB, ST. PAUL, MINN., 1945-46
596
597MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE:
598Since the founding of King Boreas Toastmaster Club on August 26, 1941, we have held our
599regular weekly meeting, winter and summer, never missing a regular meeting date. We have
600held meetings on any special days that happened to come on our regular meeting night. As an
601indication of the interest of our members, V-J Day found twenty-one of them in Attendance;
602there were nine present at the meeting which fell on Christmas Day, 1945, They being forced to
603travel through 14 inches of snow and one of the worst storms of the year; and fifteen were
604present New Year’s night, January 1, 1946. Last summer our attendance reached a low on one
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605occasion of fourteen. Our 250th consecutive meeting will be held on June 11, 1946. This is a
606record which we are positive no other club in the United States can equal.
607Three of the six men who comprised the first meeting August 26, 1941, at which time the group
608was organized, are still very active; of the thirty-one charter members, nine are still active in the
609club.
610
611During the past year, six members have left our club---three because of promotions received
612which necessitated their leaving the city; two left to assist in the formation of a new club and
613became charter members of that club (the Midway Club) which King Boreas sponsored; one
614transferred for convenience sake to another club in St. Paul and has been greatly instrumental in
615increasing the membership of that club.
616
617Our tenth president is now in office, and of the nine past presidents, only two have severed
618connections with King Boreas---our first president is now a practicing physician on the West
619Coast and our second president is a local attorney and was forced to withdraw due to press of
620work.
621
622SOCIAL EVENTS:
623On the occasion of our 200th consecutive meeting on June 26, 1945, a special meeting was held
624in the form of Past Presidents’ Night as which the ladies and other guests were present. Past
625presidents took a prominent part in the program that evening.
626
627On February 26, 1946, King Boreas Rex IX reigned over a gala evening of fun at the
628Commodore Hotel. Our guests were the King and Queen of the St. Paul Winter Carnival and
629their attendants. This was our first annual Winter Carnival Party and was a combination of
630Founder’s Night, Ladies’ Night, and Charter Night. The success of our party was attested to by
631the fact that our guests were scheduled to make another appearance that evening, at the
632auditorium, which they cut short so as to return to the Commodore Hotel, and they brought more
633of the Royal Party with them. Our special guests that evening were the Snow Queens sent in to
634participate in the Carnival by the different cities in Minnesota in which there are Toastmasters
635clubs. We are assured by the Carnival Committee that this is the best affair given any Royal
636Party in the history of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and the publicity from it did much for the
637Toastmasters Movement.
638
639Our first annual President’s night was held recently when all the members were the dinner guests
640of President Herman Goebel.
641
642EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS:
643
644We hold an annual speech contest, and the finalists are selected by choosing a weekly winner
645over a period of six to eight weeks. These members then compete for the club championship, and
646the winner represents the club in the area contest. In the finals, all contestants speak on the same
647subject “which is selected by the chairman of the program committee. No speaker hears those
648preceding him that evening, and no two of them have ever treated the subject in the same
649manner.
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650
651Our representative placed in third place in the area speech contest against very tough
652competition; a minister with fourteen years in the pulpit placed first and went on toe second
653place in the District contest.
654
655All new members are given the chance to go through the “Fundamentals of Basic Training”.
656
657INDUCEMENTS FOR IMPROEMNT AND CLUB EXTENSION:
658
659To stimulate the bringing of guests, the club furnished an attractive four-page invitation for the
660use of the members; this has been used extensively with very good results. No guest is permitted
661to pay for his dinner, the cost being borne by the club or the host member.
662
663Every member is publically commended for good or outstanding work and just as quickly
664censored for failure to carry out any assignment.
665
666PUBLICITY:
667
668In addition to 58 ½ inches of local newspaper space, King Boreas had the following articles in
669the TOASTMASTER:
670 November 1945 Page 28 2 articles
671 February, 1946 Page 3 article and picture
672 March 1946 Page 4 Article on American Legion
673 Club we sponsored
674
675COMMUNITY SERVICE & PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS:
676
677One of our members is chairman of the Speakers Bureau of the City of St. Paul. This Bureau
678provide speakers for all civic appeals such as Red Cross, Bond Drives, March of Dimes, Fire
679Prevention, Famine Relief, Recruiting, etc. Members of our club have made many speeches for
680these causes during the past year, totaling 73 in number.
681
682NEW CLUB PROMOTION:
683
684The Post Eight Toastmasters club, which King Boreas sponsored during the pat year, is the first
685all-American Legion club in the United States. Publicity given this new club in the American
686Legion state publications furnished impetus for the formation of two other all-American Legion
687clubs in Minneapolis. The power behind the organization of one of these two clubs was a
688member of King Boreas who, as previously mentioned, transferred to the Midway club.
689
690For the first several weeks during the organization period of each club we have sponsored, one or
691more of our members were in attendance in the capacity of general evaluator, critic, or advisor.
692To each new club sponsored, we presented at their Charter Banquet, as a gift from our club, a
693permanent guest register appropriately inscribed. In addition thereto, we have always assumed
694the expense of framing their charter.
695
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696RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS OF KING BOREAS
697
698Toastmaster training assisted three of our members in obtaining promotions to very responsible
699positions. Almost without exception each member has related some instance where he has
700benefited greatly from Toastmasters.
701
702Several of our members hold offices in various service clubs, fraternal and church organizations
703because they know how to conduct meetings and express themselves. As examples, our present
704president is Grand Chancellor for the State of Minnesota, Knights of Pythias; another member is
705Secretary, Junior Association of Commerce, St. Paul; another is Vice President, Ramsey County
706Civic Federation; another, President of the Shrine Patrol; another is President, St. Paul Postal
707Supervisors’ Association and was run for the vice presidency of the National Association of
708Postal Supervisors; another is Chairman, Boy Scouts, District II; and there are many, many more
709that could ne enumerated.
710
711The highest office of the entire District Six was held by one of our members during the past year
712as District Governor and has been nominated for the position of Director for Toastmasters
713International, for the coming year.
714
715
716
717 Left to Right: Unknown, Fred Lengfeld, Left to Right: Fred Lengfeld, Shirley
718 Shirley Peterson (Queen of the Snows) Peterson, John Scott
719 John Scott (King Boreas Rex
720
721
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722
Left to right Standing: John Scott,
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723 1946-1947
725
726District Governor: Ralph S. Lowe
727Term: 1046-1947
728Club: Victory #221
729
730International Director: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
731
733Area 2 Governor: Frederick Lengfeld (King Boreas)
734
735 Club awards: Testimonial of Distinction “Club of the Year Contest”
738
739Club Officers
741President Kenneth Johnson A. Victor Barquist
742Vice President A. Victor Barquist Lawrence Bennett
743Secretary Gustav Larson Gustav Larson
744Treasurer A. Keith Halva George Maier
745Deputy Governor Herman Goebel
746Sergeant at Arms George Maier
747
749
750St. Paul ran a close second in new clubs… a curious name was chosen by the second new club in
751St. Paul. It has already been noted that King Boreas chose their name from the Winter Carnival.
752The New club took the name “Vulcan”, which ties to the legend of the dethroning of Rex Boreas
753annually by Vulcanus Rex, The Rex Boreas of the preceding Festival. The club received charter
754number 481 in May, 1947. The third new club was Zephyrus #490, receiving its charter June 7,
7551947… of the 12 charter presentations, ten of these new clubs were chartered by Governor
756Lowe, the two others were presented by Watt Walker and Tracy Jeffers (King Borean), one each.
757
758International Vice President George Benson was appointed General Convention Chairman,
759Directors Welker and Jeffers were Co-Chairman of the local activities.
760
761From Club Sources:
762
763September 1946 Toastmaster Magazine had an article;
764 Tracy M. Jeffers, of St. Paul, has the distinction of having served as Governor of District
765 Six during the years when this District of tremendous distances came to the conclusion
766 that it was time to sub-divide, with the result that there are now three Districts where
767 there was but one before. Tracy has had wide experience in Toastmasters affairs, and he
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768 comes on the Board of Directors at a time when his experience and wise counsel will
769 count for much. He will have his work cut out for him in connection with next year’s
770 convention in the Twin Cities.
771
772 October 1946 Toastmasters magazine had an article:
773 Saint Paul Post 8 American Legion Toastmasters Club helps to establish Toastmasters in
774 a new field, that of serving ex-service men of both world wars. The charter presentation
775 was made at a meeting at the University Club, attended by more than 100 members and
776 friends. In the picture, District Governor Tracy Jeffers presents the Charter, which is
777 received by Forrest R. Jackson, Commissioner of Post 8, and Albert Eckblom, President
778 of the new club. At the right is E. N. Dochterman, Past President of King Boreas
779 Toastmasters, who sponsored the new chapter.
780
781 The St. Paul Dispatch on October 4th 1946 had an article:
782 Toastmasters Clubs to note 22nd year
783 Programs commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the Toastmasters movement will be
784 presented at meetings of the eight Toastmasters clubs in St. Paul and South St. Paul this
785 month.
786 The organizations are the King Boreas, Paramount, American Legion Post No. 8, First St.
787 Paul, Victory, Capital City and Midway Toastmasters clubs of St. Paul and Kaposia club
788 of South St Paul. (All these were sponsored by King Boreas except First St. Paul). Each
789 will hold the anniversary meeting as close to October 22, date of the founding of the
790 movement. Dates have not been set.
791 First Toastmasters club was organized in Santa Ana, California by Ralph C. Smedley.
792 Since then it has spread to 35 states, England, Scotland, Canada and the Hawaiian
793 Islands. Membership totals about 11,000.
794
795
796In April of 1947 Ed Dochterman was elected President of the Osman Temple of the Shriners
797
798 The First Issue of a King Boreas Newsletter was published in October of 1946 with Lawrence
799 Bennett as the editor. It was named “The North Wind”. The Headings were “The President
800 Speaks”. News of the month included that King Boreas finished 4th in the International “Club of
801 the Year Contest, the announcement of Tracy Jeffers being elected to the Directors of
802 Toastmasters International, the announcement of Herman Goebel to being elected as Chancellor
803 of the Mi9nnesota Knights of Pythias, (Pythians are pledged to the promotion of understanding
804 among men of good will as the surest means of attaining Universal Peace).,
805 The Editorial of the month by Waldo Luebben was “To the Toastmaster, the number one
806 principle of Toastmasters International, ‘To promote the growth and establishment of
807 Toastmasters Clubs throughout the world’, does not mean just to increase the number of
808 Toastmasters Clubs for the purpose alone of giving greater strength to the organization. It
809 means the forgetting of self-interest by the individual and, instead, the making of an honest
810 effort, even to the extent of self sacrifice, to aid other men in helping themselves to become
811 more articulate and more useful citizens.
812
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813The November 1946 North Wind Editorial deserves special attention as Tracy Jeffers posted
814“Toastmasters became of age on October 22, 1945. Those of us who are members know what the
815organization stands for and what it can do for those who accept the privilege and distinction of
816membership. Upon reaching maturity, we willingly accept the responsibilities of that age in
817taking our rightful place in the community and making our desires known in the conduct of its
818affairs. It is our responsibility to make the name Toastmasters a mark of distinction and
819recognized ability in public speaking and to establish the place of Toastmasters clubs in the life
820and work of our communities.
821
822In the December 1946 North Wind the Club recapped the clubs it has sponsored including:
823Macalester and University of Minnesota Junior Toastmasters Clubs and a senior club as yet
824unnamed. There was also an announcement that the club would meet on Thursday instead of
825Tuesday for Christmas and New years at Dr. Holmen’s house.
826
827The January 1947 North Winds welcomed the friendly rivalry of a new club that King Boreas
828sponsored, that had the gall to name itself “King Vulcan Club”, they say it was in honor of the
829Winter Carnival Fire King, But we have our doubts.
830
831NEWS FLASH February 1947
832 The Royal Guards of Boreas Rex X had a big night at the Commodore Hotel on February 8th
833 1947, when they repulsed a raid by Vulcan, the villainous Fire King and leader of the forces of
834 Spring, and “executed” six long-winded Toastmasters. The occasion for these two happy events
835 was the “Dinner of the Kings” sponsored by King Boreas Toastmasters Club…Guests included
836 Boreas Rex X (Bob Albrecht), Queen of the Snows (Helen Duffy), and others.
837
838 North Wind Editorial of the Month of April 1947 has a great thought “The trouble with this
839 country is that too many people who have a mind to write a book so.
840
841 In February of 1947 Mrs. J. J. Peter’s wife of King Borean Peters, Wrote a song entitled Hail
842 Hail to Boreas:
843 The Ruler of our carnival,
844 Boreas by name,
845 Will help you to have a happy time;
846 Good health and fun you will gain.
847 Chorus
848 Hail, Hail to Boreas,
849 Our glorious carnival King,
851 Raise your voices loud and sing,
853 With subjects all loyal and true
854 He reigns supreme o’er the winter-land,
855 His majesty in garments grand,
857 Of St. Paul’s Carnival land.
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858
859In the toastmasters archives is a Highlights announcement proclaiming that King Boreas
860sponsored 4 clubs during the year 1947, King Vulcan, Zephyrus,
861Macalester Junior, University of Minnesota Junior, and Started organization on a Club in
862Philadelphia, that later chartered. It also mentions the 300th Consecutive weekly meeting on May
86327th 1947.
864
865From Annual report to Toastmasters International
866 King Boreas has been exceptionally active in the promotion of new clubs. To prove our point
867we submit the Following:
868 1941: Assisted in organizing Victory Club #302
869 1944-1945: Sponsored paramount Speakers #321 (Which sponsored Knights of Columbus #
870 447)
8711945-1946: Sponsored St. Paul Post 8 American Legion Club #374
872 Sponsored Midway Club #383 (Which Sponsored Wendell 435)
873 1946-1947: Sponsored Vulcan Club 481
874 Zephyrus #490
875 First International Club (first club in Philadelphia)
876 Macalester Junior
877 University of Minnesota Junior, Both Junior clubs are Organized, sponsored and
878 supervised by King Boreas
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879 1947-1948
880
882District Governor: George Conrad
883Term: 1947-1948
884Club: Executives #309
885
887
889Area 2 Governor: Roy A Johnson
890
891 Club awards: Testimonial of Distinction “Club of the Year Contest”
894
895Club Officers
897President Lawrence Bennett Myron Leighton
898Vice President Gustav Larson
899Secretary F. Stuart Johnson
900Treasurer David Umberhocker
901Deputy Governor A. Victor Barquist
902Sergeant at Arms Arnold E. Anderson
903
905The international convention was held in The Twin Cities in august 1947
906
907International Night on august 13, 1947 was held in St. Paul. Mayor Frank J. Madden was present
908and gave the delegates an official welcome to the city. The program was a dinner, pop concert,
909and ice review, International Director Tracy Jeffers (King Borean) presided at the program.
910
911Edgar J. Otto (King Borean), who had served as the district’s appointed educational director in
9121944-1945, participated in a program on Thursday, August 14 devoted to the individual
913member’s speech problems, and how to resolve them. The convention concluded that evening,
914with the Presidents Dinner Dance and the installation of the new officers. Dr. Smedley was the
915installation officer.
916
917Minneapolis welcomed three new clubs. These clubs were: Cosmopolitan #515; Aquatennial
918City #534; and North Star #591. The Shrine Toastmaster Club #590 of St. Paul received their
919Charter on April 30, 1948, at a unique meeting. King Boreas was their sponsor, and the charter
920was presented by Ed Dochterman, a past president of King Boreas. His efforts in organizing the
921club gave him title to an honorary membership. Nearly 160 persons attended the Charter party,
922including many representatives from King Boreas. A Guest Book was given the new club by
923King Boreas, and a gesture of friendship was exhibited
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924
925
926
927 From Club Records:
928
929 St Paul Dispatch 7/14/1947
930 Toastmaster Club Invites Ex-Kings to Dine
931 Former Kings of the St. Paul Winter Carnival are being invited to the annual “Dinner of the
932 Kings” of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club Feb. 8 in the Commodore Hotel.
933 Te event dates from the 1941 carnival when john F. Scott, King Boreas VIII, gave the club its
934 name. Each year at carnival time, the organization has been re-designated by the new Boreas
935 Rex as his own Toastmasters Club.
936 Club President Kenneth Johnson has named Robert A. Lilly, Ned Kilgore and Dr. R. W.
937 Holmen as the committee in charge of a luncheon in the St. Paul Athletic Club Jan. 17 at which
938 the former Kings will receive official scrolls bidding them to the festivities.
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939 Attendance at the “Dinner of the Kings” is by invitation only. Many members of Toastmasters
940 clubs in the area participate.
941 August Northwind
942 Don’t keep your lights under a bushel
943 A prominent Toastmaster was asked to represent his employer before a group of prominent
944 citizens after the boss had learned that he was a Toastmaster. Better keep your Toastmaster
945 connections hidden unless you want recognition and advancement.
946
947 One of our past Presidents commented that what he liked about the King Boreas Club was the
948 Changing tempo and the moods created at each meeting. No two meetings are alike and there
949 is always the spirit of anticipation of something new and exciting to come. I think we have all
950 felt this and it is this change of pace that makes the old King the thought detonator that he is.
951
952 You may read all the books on speech that there were ever printed on this subject but there is
953 only one way to become a speaker and that is to practice and to continue to practice. Practice
954 at home, in the bathroom while shaving. Instead singing in the bathtub, speak in the bathtub.
955 If you making a verbal report, practice speaking. Your auditor will not know that you are
956 practicing on him. Read aloud every day as though you were making a radio speech. There is
957 only one way to become a speaker and that is to speak.
958
959September of 1947 Kenneth Johnson gave a talk on “Gravure’s Growing Pains that was part of a
960program put on by the St. Paul Dispatch. This prompted a Letter from H. Shugard of
961appreciation and a follow up letter from Ray Schneider of Brown and Bigelow that states “Mr.
962Johnsons talk was outstanding. I heard a great deal of favorable comments about the talk… You
963and I have often discussed the need for closer cooperation between your great organization and
964ours. You people have gone overboard in this instance and I want to assure you that we will try7
965to reciprocate whenever the opportunity presents itself. John F. Lewis, Advertising Director St.
966Paul Dispatch.
967
968The November POINT OF EMPHSIS
969The “point of Emphasis” for the month of November is Mannerisms, and how to improve them.
970Mannerisms can be bad, good, or indifferent. Good mannerisms should be cultivated. Bad ones
971eliminated. The unimportant ones may be disregarded unless they tend to become offensive.
972This month’s emphasis is on the elimination of everything awkward, clumsy, ungainly,
973ungraceful, or unskillful from the style of the speakers, and of cultivating grace, ease, and skill in
974visible presentation of a speech.
975Critics will please observe speaker’s position, gestures, facial expressions, bodily movements,
976noting objectionable items. They will observe voice as to pitch and quality and other
977characteristics of the speaker, and should be alert to note grunts and other aspirated pauses.
978
979The King Boreas Roster for January 1948 shows some interesting RULES:
980 1. All speeches shall be from “Basic Training”. Basic Training was a series of twelve speeches.
981 1, Breaking the Ice;
982 2. Be in Earnest
983 3. Building a Speech
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984 4. Hands Up
985 5. Vocal Variety
986 6. Speech Construction
987 7. The Big Broadcast
988 8. Word Pictures
989 9. Working with Words
990 10. Special types of Speeches
991 11. Organizing the Speech
992 12. The masterpiece
993
994 OBJECTIVES OF TOASTMASTERS
995 1. To improve its members in the oral expression of thought
996 2. To increase their ability to appear before audiences and creditably express themselves
997 and to encourage the development of such ability in others.
998 3. To secure fair and constructive criticism.
999 4. To promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.
1000 5. To gain experience in public speaking and instructions in the art of Toastmastership.
1001 6. To develop the habit of “Critical Listening.”
1002
1003Excerpt by-Laws
1004Article 9. Any member absenting himself from two consecutive meetings without excuse
1005acceptable to the Club shall be notified that his membership is in jeopardy. Absence from the
1006third consecutive meeting shall automatically cancel his membership. If a member shall attend
1007any other Toastmasters Club in good standing, within one week before or after any absence from
1008his own club, such attendance from his own club shall be deemed as cancelling such absence
1009only when certified by the secretary of the Club visited.
1010
1011On March 17th The Midway Toastmasters hosted two King Borean debate heavyweights with the
1012following announcement:
1013 Shure and begorrah, who said there ain’t no snakes in Ireland? Well, so what? Want to
1014 make something of it?
1015 We sure do. And what’s more we’re going to stage a real, old-fashioned verbal shindig,
1016 with rhetoric thrown to the winds and common sense made conspicuous by its absence, so
1017 far as the gladiators are concerned, at the Midway Club Luncheon, Wednesday March 17th.
1018
1019 The debate question “Be it resolved. What shall we do about the story of St. Patrick and the
1020 snakes?”
1021
1022 In this corner we have, C. A. James Abbot, who will defend the affirmative. In the opposite
1023 corner we have Fred O. Langfeld, who will defend the negative. This is going to be a real,
1024 donnybrook debate---and make no mistake. Both, gladiators are training on 7-UP---
1025 however, high you can get on that stuff! Each will be wearing the green colors of King
1026 Boreas Toastmaster’s Club.
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1027 “Judge” Myron F. Leighton, fellow club member, will serve as moderator, adjudicator or
1028 what have-have-you! So you see, things are shaping up nicely for Wednesday’s free-for-
1029 all.
1030 Our good neighbors---Weyerhaeuser Sale Company---Twin City Yards are sponsoring this
1031 program. D. H. Bartlett, Wes Brown, Dave Moberg and others are in charge of details.
1032
1033 Bring your Shillelagh
1034 Henry J. McLund
1035 Midway Toastmasters Club Secretary
1036
1037 P. S. St. Pat Dinner-Dance at6:30 Wednesday, March 17th, will follow.
1038
1039On April 20, 1948, King Boreas hosted the Charter Party for the new Shriner’s Toastmasters
1040Club at the Commodore Hotel. The Charter was presented by Ed Dochterman and the gavel by
1041Tracy Jeffers. Ed Dochterman was also elected an Honorary Member of the club for his efforts in
1042sponsoring and forming the club.
1043
1044The club Minutes from May 25, 1948, show Paul Christianson leading off the speaking program
1045with a discourse on “Seasoning”. Stuart Johnson followed him with a speech entitled “Should
1046they be allowed to suffer?”, and Jim Abbott spoke about the “Thunder of Television”.
1047
1048On May 16, 1948 Ed Dochterman received the following letter from Ted Blanding, Executive
1049Secretary of Toastmasters International:
1050 Dear Doc:
1051 Thank you for the information relative to the club in Philadelphia, and we hope the two
1052 men mentioned in your letter will be able to activate this club within the near future. This is
1053 the first club of Toastmasters to be established in the Eastern part of Pennsylvania, and
1054 with the number of communities in and around Philadelphia, I am sure little difficulty will
1055 be experienced in activating a new center of expansion for this organization. We will
1056 continue to do all we can to help these two men (Names of the two men not found) bring a
1057 club into existence there.
1058 As you know, recognition will be given to the club mentioned in your letter as far as
1059 sponsorship is concerned, since these men are former members of that club and are doing it
1060 for the parent club in St. Paul. It will not be necessary for you to have copies of the letters,
1061 but merely indicate on your Club-of-the-Year report that this information can be verified
1062 through the Home Office. This is an exceptional case, for usually through correspondence
1063 credit is not granted on sponsorship; however, since these two men are former members of
1064 the King Boreas Toastmasters Club, we will grant the necessary credit.
1065 All members of the official family are looking forward to the big convention to be held in
1066 the Twin Cities this coming summer, and we are starting an intensive campaign through the
1067 magazine and through other sources to publicize the Convention to insure as large an
1068 attendance as possible. I am sure this will be our greatest Convention, and I know that the
1069 hospitality I have already seen in the Twin Cities will do much to make this not only our
1070 most productive Convention but the most hospitable. Thank you for all the services you
1071 have rendered this office in the past year.
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1072
1073The “Club of the Year” entry form shows that we attained a total of 896 points and sponsored
1074four clubs.
1075
1076The Program for June 1948 shows Subjects for all “Basic Training” speeches will be chosen by
1077speakers. Subjects for speakers who have completed “Basic Training” will be chosen as follows:
1078 353rd meeting Toastmaster will assign subject of each speech five minutes before speech is
1079 to be delivered.
1080 354th meeting Toastmaster will assign subject at least four days before June 8.
1081 355th and 356th meeting speakers choose own subject.
1082 357th meeting All speeches will have a theme of “The 4th of July”.
1083
1084 Table Topics masters will please devote as much time as possible to Parliamentary
1085 procedure.
1086
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1087 1948-1949
1089
1090District Governor: Jule M. Waber
1091Term: 1046-1947
1092Club: Capital City #321
1093
1094Committee Chairmen:
1095 Community Service: C. A. Jim Abbott (King Boreas)
1096 Educational: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
1097
1099 Area 2 Governor: Chester Perkins
1100
1101Club Officers
1103President: M. A, Leighton Herman Glewwe
1104Vice President H. E, Glewwe F. Stuart Johnston
1105Secretary F. S. Johnston Keith Halva
1106Treasurer W. W. Scott Paul C. Christianson
1107Deputy Governor L. H. Bennett Lawrence Bennett
1108Sergeant at Arms R. E. Patrick Ralph Leider
1109
1111Under the suggestion of Tracy Jeffers, District Educational Chair, for the first time in District
1112Six, the Area Officer Training Sessions gained significance. Each area held a training session
1113during the year, and Governor Waber’s report for the year indicated a recommendation that one
1114be held twice a year.
1115
1116Governor Waber attended over 100 meetings outside of his club during the year to tend to the
1117business of the District. He visited every club at least once.
1118
1119A Speakers Bureau was operating with great success in St. Paul. Mostly orientated toward the
1120Winter Carnival, (wonder what Club did that); it also provided speakers for numerous charitable
1121causes and civic concerns. Nearly 100 outside speeches were given by its participants during the
1122year.
1123
1124By far the most active Committees were the Educational Committee headed by Tracy Jeffers,
1125and the Community Services Committee, headed by James Abbott, (Both King Boreans. The
1126Community Services Committee was the nucleus for the St. Paul Speaker’s Bureau.
1127
1128George Benson had announced a goal of “700 by 70” for Toastmasters International upon his
1129acceptance of the Presidency in 1947. The goal meant that Toastmasters everywhere should
1130strive for the establishment of 700 clubs by the 70th birthday of Dr. Smedley on February 22,
11311948. Though the goal was not reached until the following year, District Six was recognized and
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1132honored with the presentation of Charter #700. The Club was St. Croix Valley Toastmasters
1133#700 of Stillwater. Their Charter Party was one of the most publicized in history. Among the
1134events of the party was a transcription on tape of a speech by Dr. Smedley, which he prepared
1135especially for the occasion. The Gavel was presented by Lester Davis, Governor of Area 5 and a
1136member of King Boreas Toastmasters Club starting in 1955, and Governor Waber presented the
1137Charter. March 19, 1949 was the date for the event, and the entire 27 minute gavel and charter
1138presentation was broadcast the next day over radio station WSHB. Tape recordings of the event
1139were sent to the Home Office for their historical file. The club had a full compliment of 30
1140members. The club set itself to work immediately on sponsoring another club, and Stillwater
1141Toastmasters #725 received a charter on May 17, 1949.
1142
1143The St. Paul Elks #209 was another club started due to the efforts made by a demonstration team
1144active in Area 5. Members of this team included Lester Davis and Emil Nelson (both members of
1145King Boreas)
1146
1147
1148
1149From Club Records:
1150A note from October 1, 1948 shows that king Boreas had 11 club committees: Program,
1151Membership and Attendance, Social and Reception, Inter-club and outside Activities, Club of the
1152Year, Publicity, Parliamentarian, New Club, Kings Dinner, Community Service, and
1153Educational, as well as a special Ed Dochterman Memorial Committee.
1154
1155A roster dated November 17, 1948, shows 35 names including 2 of the original founders (Lloyd
1156Anderson and Victor Barquist), and 8 Charter Members (Lloyd Anderson, Victor Barquist,
1157Herman Goebel, Tracy Jeffers, Myron Leighton, Waldo Luebben, and George Maier).
1158
1159The 379th meeting was a special impromptu meeting. “Each evaluator will provide his speaker
1160with a subject, just before dinner is to be served). If the speaker defaults, the defaulting speaker
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1161will pay for his critic’s dinner and the donor of the topic will give the speech on the same topic,
1162in the original speaker’s place and be evaluated by the default critic.
1163
1164On February 8, 1949, Herman Goebel and Jim Abbott were guest speakers at the Kaposia Club
1165and River View Club’s joint meeting. King Boreas had 2 visitors speaking from the Vulcan club
1166on the same day.
1167
1168On February 19, 1949, King Boreas again sponsored the “Dinner of the Kings”. The meeting was
1169opened by King Boreas Toastmasters President Herbert Glewwe and the invocation was
1170delivered by F. Stuart Johnston. The Toastmaster for the festivities was F. O. Lengfeld. Past
1171Royalty attending included: Boreas Rex III, Frank Madden; Boreas Rex IV, Dr. Earnest Powell;
1172Boreas Rex V, Gen. Carl Gray; Boreas Rex VI, Joseph Shiely; Boreas Rex VII, John Scott;
1173Boreas Rex VIII, Lambert Gill; Boreas Rex IX, Thomas Gibbons; Boreas Rex X, Robert
1174Albrecht; Boreas Rex XI, Edward C. Hampe; and current Boreas Rex XII, Cal Maley.
1175
1176“Dinner of the Kings” invocation;
1177Kings have been guillotined for less than what may happen here tonight, and perhaps all of them
1178should be. But the knife is dull and the executioner is home with the flu. Therefore the Kings
1179must have their way, and we---poor subjects---must suffer in silent pain. (King Boreas
1180Toastmaster’s Club Salute at Dinner of the Kings)
1181
1182February 21, 1949 King Boreas Toastmasters received a letter from her Royal Highness, Princess
1183Phyllis Brier of the Royal House of PIONEER TEL-VISION.to thank the Club for her
1184entertainment and support during the reign of King Boreas Rex II.
1185
1186Of note there is a letter from the letter is to thank him for the wonderful time he and his wife had
1187at the “Dinner of the Kings”.
1188
1189March 10th brought a letter from Arthur Devine (role unknown) also thanking the club, and
1190pleading that the “Dinner of the Kings” continues as long as the Carnival exists.
1191
1192 The 397th meeting was held at the American Legion Hall to facilitate the Area Speech Contest,
1193on April 5, 1949.
1194
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1195 1949-1950
1197
1198District Governor: Ikel C. Benson
1199Term: 1949-1950
1200Club: Engineers #185
1201
1202International Officers:
1203Treasurer: Tracy Jeffers King Boreas
1204
1206Club Extension: Lester Davis Future King Borean
1207
1209 Area 2 Governor: Herman Goebel King Boreas
1210
1211Club Officers
1213President Stuart Johnson James Abbott
1214Vice President G. A. Maier
1215Secretary E. D. Scheele
1216Treasurer E. J. Brant
1217Deputy Governor M. F. Leighton
1218Sergeant at Arms H. O. Carpenter
1219
1221A Club Extension Chairman was appointed for the first time. This committee definitely has its
1222roots in the 1949-1950 administration, because it ha been a committee of the District ever since.
1223Lester Davis of the Knights of Columbus #447, and future King Borean, was the first Chairman
1224of the committee. The purposes of the committee were two-fold. First responsibility was to help
1225the clubs to keep their membership up. The second responsibility was to organize new clubs. The
1226committee was very active, as eight new clubs were chartered, but no existing club with
1227membership problems was left to solve them without this committee’s help.
1228
1229The District Executive Committee met Six times during the year. The location was Esslinger’s
1230Café, selected during George Conrad’s administration, was the scene of these meetings. Some
1231comments made by Tracy Jeffers at the meeting on May 8, 1950 are curiously interesting:
1232
1233 1950 may be the last Toastmasters International Convention, since there is some question
1234 whether effective use is being made of the official family. Attendance at the International
1235 Convention is necessarily affected by time and distance, and several regional meetings are
1236 being considered in lieu of the single International Convention.
1237 This brings the convention program to the Toastmaster, rather than the Toastmaster to the
1238 convention. Some of the official family will be in attendance at each region meeting. This
1239 national meeting will be rotated annually among the regions.
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1240
1241 Obviously, this plan did not receive too much support, as we are still having International
1242 Conventions. The Board of Directors later felt that this plan would be unworkable.
1243
1244 A committee consisting of Jule Waber, Harry Mattison, Watt Welker, George Conrad and Tracy
1245 Jeffers had spent the summer in studying the rules for speech contests. A report produced at the
1246 Fall Conference cleared up some of the rules. The report was adopted, and became part of the
1247 rules. Its contents included: (1) Use applicable zone and International rules; (2) anyone who is a
1248 paid-up in good standing may compete, with these exceptions: (a) any member who was a
1249 contestant in the Area contests the year before; (b) International officers and Directors, District
1250 officers, and previous winners of International contests; (30 Speakers who use their club speech
1251 in the Area contest, or the Area speech in the District contest will be disqualified; (4) action
1252 should not be taken on having all contestants speak on the same subject; (5) Area contests
1253 should be considered for nights rather than weekends, and limiting them to stag status. Another
1254 section which was proposed attempted to distinguish between a “Toastmaster-type” speech and
1255 an oratorical speech. This section was disapproved, and efforts to distinguish the two were
1256 unsuccessful.
1257
1258 The Fall Conference was held at Wesley Temple Church in Minneapolis. A training session for
1259 club officers was held, and a demonstration on evaluation was given. One was a flowery, weak,
1260 over-generalized, pointless evaluation, given by Chet Perkins. Waldo Luebben, a Charter
1261 member of King Boreas #208, then gave a proper evaluation, to demonstrate the theory that a
1262 weak evaluation cheats the speaker, the evaluator and the rest of the club.
1263
1264 Chiropractors #302 and Brown & Bigelow #855 (sponsored by King Boreas) received charters
1265 in St. Paul.
1266
1267 As a footnote, Tracy Jeffers was elected International Treasurer at the 1949 convention.
1268
1270 On October 4th, 1949 the Club held a Ladies Night. The wives of the members were the
1271 speakers. Mrs. Johnson gave a talk on “A model Husband” that was evaluated by Mr. Glewwe.
1272 Mrs. Scheele spoke on “Nothing in the Middle”, evaluated by Myron Leighton. Mrs. Barquist
1273 talked about “The Spotted Suit”, evaluated by Mr. Lilley, and Mrs. Halva spoke on “A Man’s
1274 World”, evaluated by Mr. Scheele.
1275
1276 The roster showed that King Boreas had a full membership of 30 members as of June 1, 1950.
1277
1278 The back of the roster showed the Objects of Toastmasters:
1279 1. To improve its members in the oral expression of thought.
1280 2. To increase their ability to appear before audiences and creditably express themselves
1281 and to encourage the development of such ability in others.
1282 3. To secure fair and constructive criticism.
1283 4. To promote the sociability and good fellowship among its members.
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1284 5. To gain experience in public speaking and instructions in chairmanship and
1285 parliamentary procedure.
1286 6. To develop the habit of “Critical Listening.”
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1287
1288 1950-1951
1290
1291District Governor: Adelbert R. Smith
1292Term: 1950-1951
1293Club: Royal Arcanum
1294
1295International Treasurer: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
1296
1297
1298Committee Chairs:
1299Club Extension: Herman Goebel (King Boreas)
1300
1301
1304
1305Club Officers
1307President George Maier Wallace Scott
1308Vice President
1309Secretary
1310Treasurer
1311Deputy Governor
1312Sergeant at Arms
1313
1315As one can easily see from the enumeration of the Area organization, there were abundances of
1316clubs in all areas. Strong feelings in favor of having more areas were made known early in Del
1317Smith’s administration. In response, a special committee was appointed to study the possibilities
1318of creating more areas. Emil Nelson, Lieutenant Governor, was the chairman of the committee,
1319and other members were Tracy Jeffers, Harry Mattison, and Ikel C. Benson. A study was made
1320during the entire year 1950-1951. A discussion of having Divisions was made, but deemed
1321unfeasible. Many more years passed before divisions became a part of District Six. Final
1322recommendations of the committee were incorporated during the 1951-1952 administration.
1323
1324Club Extension Chairman Herman Goebel was a busy man, as charters were presented to six new
1325clubs. Two additional clubs were ready for charter, and one of these, Columbian #943 of
1326Mankato, was unable to have their charter party due to the spring floods of the Blue Earth and
1327Minnesota rivers. Antlers #725, Christopher #958, and American institute of Banking #323
1328became new clubs in Minneapolis. St. Paul Fire and Marine #357 of St. Paul were brought in as a
1329new club through the efforts of King Boreas #208.
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1331An attendance sheet from 10/3/1950 shows each member of King Boreas and the number of
1332meetings attended:
1333 C. A. Abbot 18 F. Lengfeld 14
1334 Andrews Allen 10 R. Lilly 10
1335 A. E. Anderson 15 G. Maier 20
1336 L. Anderson 7 g. Maier 20
1337 A. Barquist 13 G. Motsinger 13
1338 L. Bennett 15 E. Otto 11
1339 R. Condon 7 W. Platt 6
1340 M Evans 20 R. Scheele 19
1341 E. Fletchall 12 J. Quinn 17
1342 L. French 12 W. Scott 22
1343 H. Glewwe 13 D. Umbehocker 18
1344 H. Goebel 17 E. Day 3
1345 A. Halva 12 R. Wylie 15
1346 T. Jeffers 21 G. Poppenburger 16 (Joined May 16)
1347 H. Laidlaw 7 E. Brant 3
1348 M. Leighton 13 A. Alpert 5
1349
1350The Minutes of St. Paul Fire and Marine Toastmasters from December 1, 1950 to March 27,
13511951 are in the King Boreas records and show a close association of the two clubs. These
1352minutes diagram the organization and initial launch of a new Toastmasters club.
1353
1354On February 1, 1951, King Boreas again held the Dinner of the King, at the St. Paul Hotel. The
1355tribute to royalty stated:
1356 Well stuffed Kings are good for the people. Well stuffed people are good for the Kings.
1357 When two well stuffed humans get together there is created a zenith of fellowship and
1358 friendship. Long live our people! Long live our King!
1359
1360 Boreas Rex XV (Henry Michel lead the “Parade of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Royal
1361Wrecks (AKA Past Kings) and their Perky Past Prime Ministers (AKA Churchill Club)
1362
1363The Budget sheet for the Dinners of the Kings shows that there was an average of 208 people
1364present at each of the Dinners from 1948 to 1951. Of those approximately 42 were
1365complimentary tickets for the King, his wife, the Prime Minister, the Guards, Ladies in waiting,
1366the Winds and misc. personnel.
1367
1368 King Boreas Celebrated their 500th Meeting on March 27, 1951.
1369
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1370 1951-1952
1371
1373
1374District Governor: Emil H. Nelson
1375Term: 1951-1952
1377
1378International Treasurer: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
1379
1381 Area 8 Governor: James Abbott (King Boreas)
1382
1383Club Officers
1385President E. D. Steele Keith Halva
1386Vice President
1387Secretary
1388Treasurer
1389Deputy Governor
1391
1393The last division of District Six took place during Emil Nelson’s administration. Wisconsin
1394became District 35 on July 1, 1952, taking three areas and 14 clubs from District Six. Clifford
1395Teuchert of Beaver Dam became the First District Governor, with Chester Hagen of Milwaukee
1396the first Lieutenant Governor of the new district. Some years later Tracy Jeffers remarked about
1397this division; “Ti wasn’t so bad that Emil let Wisconsin go, but he let them have $300.00 along
1398with it!” The new Governor of District Six would then have the boundaries of the district as they
1399currently are recognized.
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1400
1401From club Records:
1402King Boreas celebrated its 10th birthday party on October 23rd, with 29 members.
1403
1404
1405Scheele, Barquist, L. Anderson) Luebben, Scheele, Jeffers, Barquist
1406
1407
1408 Jeffers, Barquist, Leighton, Leubben, Dinner of the Kings 1952
1409Meiers, Goebel, Lilly, L. Anderson
1410
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1411 1952-1953
1412
1414
1415District Governor: Lee Tallman
1416Term: 1952-1953
1417Club: Mankato #175
1418
1419
1421Area 8 Governor: Rienie Boldt
1422
1423Club Officers
1425President Ed Brent L. V. French
1426Vice President
1427Secretary
1428Treasurer
1429Deputy Governor
1431
1433The writings of Dr. Smedley in the January, 1953 issue of the Toastmaster issued a curious
1434warning to all clubs:
1435
1436 “Do not force Basic Training upon unwilling members. This outline of speech situations
1437 has been provided to help those who desire help. It is not intended as a requirement. It
1438 should never be made a task or a burden. The man who realizes his need for help will
1439 welcome and use it. The one who does not want it should be at liberty to get along
1440 without it. Toastmasters are supposed to be men of mature minds, capable of choosing for
1441 themselves.
1442 This democratic right of choice is one of the strong points of the Toastmasters Club. Each
1443 man is expected to gain from his membership as much good as he needs and is willing to
1444 take.”
1445
1447A roster from October 1952 shows a membership of 33 members:
1448 James Abbott Everett Day Tracy Jeffers Evan Scheele
1449 Allen Andrews Robert Ehlers Myron Leighton Ropbert Stoll
1450 Arnold Anderson Melville Evans Frederick Lengfeld Ellwood Thorud
1451 Lloyd Anderson James Forchtner Robert Lilley Albert Van Slyke
1452 Victor Barquist Leslie French Waldo Luebben Ritland
1453 Lawrence Bennett Herbert Glewwe George Maier David Clemans
1454 E. J. Brant Herman Goebel George Metzinger Bill Meier
1455 Robert Bray Keith Halva Edgar Otto Hal Engelstad
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1456 Jerry Brendt
1457
1458A letter dated January 22, 1952,
1459Dear Mr. Seeger:
1460It is again the pleasure of King Boreas Toastmasters Club, through the cooperation of Saint
1461Paulites, Inc., to sponsor the Dinner of the Kings.
1462This year, the Eight Annual Dinner of the Kings will be held in the Casino Room, Hotel St. Paul,
1463Saturday evening, February 2nd at 7:00 P.M. As you know, one feature of the dinner is the
1464initiation of the immediate past King into the Ancient Order of Royal Wrecks.
1465Following the dinner and initiation ceremony, the Royal Party, headed by King Boreas XVI, will
1466join us to lead the Grand March inaugurating the dancing, which will continue for the balance of
1467the evening.
1468We cordially invite you and your friends to join us on February 2nd. Tickets for dinner and dance
1469are $5.00 each and for the dance only (beginning at approximately 9:30 P. M.) Tickets are $1.25
1470each. They may be obtained through Saint Paulites, Inc., Anderson Jewelry, 116 E. 7th Street,
1471Endicott Arcade Ticket Office, or at the above address.
1472Yours Very truly,
1473
1474KING BOREAS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
1475
1476The Current Boreas Rex XVI was A. Lee Runyon.
1477
1478The Program from the Dinner of the Kings Honors the “Royal Rascals of Rexdom”:
1479
1480Boreas Rex III Frank Madden Boreas Rex IX Thomas Gibbons
1481Boreas Rex IV Dr. Ernest Powell Boreas Rex X Robert Albrecht
1482Boreas Rex V General Carl Gray Boreas Rex XI Edw. Hampe
1483Boreas Rex VI Joseph Shiely Boreas Rex XII Cal Maley
1484Boreas Rex VII John Scott Boreas Rex XIV Norman H. Nelson
1485Boreas Rex VIII Lambert Gill Boreas Rex XV Henry J. Michel
1486
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1487 1953-1954
1489
1490District Governor: Herman Goebel
1491Term: 1953-1954
1493
1495 Area 8 Governor: Rienie Boldt
1496
1497Club Officers
1499President E. L. Thorud A. E. Anderson
1500Vice President
1501Secretary
1502Treasurer
1503Deputy Governor
1505
1507The administration of Herman Goebel kicked off a period of growth which nearly doubled the
1508size of District Six in seven years. Seven new clubs were chartered, and inspiration was given
1509many a District Governor who followed this St. Paul leader. The record of new clubs sparked the
1510drive to give District Six 100 clubs in 1960.
1511
1512Another major achievement was the development of a unique set of By-Laws for District Six.
1513Jule Waber was chairman of the first By-Laws Committee, and his pioneering work is
1514responsible of the standard of excellence characteristic of today’s By-Laws. One of these
1515changes was the elimination of the role of Deputy Governor in the clubs. This role was replaced
1516by Educational Vice president.
1517
1518The Speech Contest rules of this period of time presented an interesting departure from current
1519procedures. Speakers were required to use a different speech at each level of competition, and to
1520insure this, the contestants drew a slip containing three titles for a speech. The slips were drawn
1521at 9:00AM on the day of the contest. The number of judges was to be at least nine at levels of
1522competition beyond the club. At district semi-final and District contest, judges, timekeepers, and
1523counters could not be member of the same club as the contestants.
1524
1526Club Records hold a copy of the 1954 “Club Constitution and Standard Bylaws for Clubs of
1527Toastmasters International, These are reproduced as Appendix F.
1528
1529There are no records from King Boreas in the records for 1953-1954 Toastmaster year, but it is
1530interesting that we have the Minutes from St. Paul Fire and Marine for the last three years. These
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1531Minutes show that there were several members of King Boreas that were also members of St.
1532Paul Fire and Marine. These include Warren Wildasin and Kenneth Frederickson.
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1533 1954-1955
1535District Governor: Alex Smekta
1536Term: 1954-1955
1537Club: Rochester #271
1538
1540Advisory/Elections: Herman Goebel (King Boreas)
1541By-Laws: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
1542
1544 Area 8 Governor: Elwood Thorud (King Boreas)
1545
1546Club Officers
1548President Edgar Otto R. W. Stoll
1549Vice President Marvin Ritland
1550Secretary
1551Treasurer
1552Deputy Governor
1554
1556King Boreas #208 established a new record for consecutive weekly meetings upon observance of
1557their 700th meeting on January 25, 1955.
1558
1560The Roster list from 1955 shows there were thirty-three active members.
1561 Allen Andrews Tracy Jeffers Harland Olson
1562 Lloyd Anderson Robert Keegan Edgar Otto
1563 Jerry Burtle James Kelleher Marvin Ritland
1564 Lawrence Bennett Kenneth Kennedy Fred Sheire
1565 David Clemans Myron Leighton Robert Stoll
1566 Robert Davis Fred Lengfeld Ellwood Thorud
1567 Harold Dorgan Robert Lilley James Ward
1568 Harold Engelstad Waldo Luebben George Gibeau
1569 Herbert Glewwe George Maier Edgar Brant
1570 Herman Goebel William Meier Harold Thompson
1571 Keith Halva Howard Salisbury Harvey MacKay
1572
1573 Harvey MacKay was a member for only a short time but has gone on to be an internationally
1574 known Motivational Speaker and strong proponent of Toastmasters. He has also graced the
1575 Club with occasional visits, of which we are very thankful.
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1576
1577
1578 A past officer roster from January 1955 700th meeting shows:
1579 Allen Andrews President
1580 Anderson Lloyd Charter Member & Past President
1581 Arendt Jermaine Educational Chair
1582 Adam Alfred Past Area Governor
1583 Bennett Lawrence Past President
1584 Benson Ikel Past District Governor
1585 Brant Edgar Past President
1586 Conrad George Past District Governor
1587 Cook Douglas Charter Member
1588 Clemans David Vice President
1589 Davis Lester Past area Governor & Past District Treasurer
1590 Dunlap Robert Charter Member
1591 Freeberg L. Charter Member
1592 Galvin Herbert Charter Member
1593 Glewwe Herbert Past President
1594 Goebel Herman Charter member, Past President & Past
1595 District Governor
1596 Grahn Archie Charter Member
1597 Holmen Robert Charter Member, Past President
1598 Jeffers Tracy Charter Member, Past President, Past
1599 District Governor, Past International
1600 Director & Past International Treasurer
1601 Johnson Howard Charter Member
1602 Johnson Kenneth Past President
1603 Kemp Art Charter Member
1604 Kennedy Kenneth Secretary
1605 Leighton Myron Charter Member, Past President
1606 Lengfeld Fred Past President
1607 Lilley Robert Charter Member, Past President
1608 Luebben Waldo Charter Member, Past President
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1609 Maier George Charter Member, Past President
1610 Matthison Harvey Past International President & Past District
1611 Governor
1612 Meier William Sgt.-at-Arms
1613 Miller Ted Charter Member
1614 Moore Richard Charter Member
1615 Moriarty Harold Charter Member
1616 Rest of list missing
1617
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1618 1955-1956
1620
1621District Governor: Helge Olson
1622Term: 1955-1956
1623Club: Engineers #185
1624
1626Audit: David Clemans (King Boreas)
1627
1629 Area 8 Governor: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
1630
1631Club Officers
1633President Andrew Allen David Clemans
1634Ed Vice President Jermaine Arendt
1635Secretary Ken Kennedy
1636Treasurer
1637Deputy Governor
1638Sergeant at Arms William Meier
1639
1641Three Junior Toastmasters clubs were operating at the University of Minnesota, A forerunner of
1642the Gavel Clubs; these clubs performed many of the operations of a regular club, but for some
1643reason or another could not qualify as a regular club. Two of the clubs were sponsored by King
1644Boreas #208 of St. Paul, and one was sponsored by Wenell #435 of Minneapolis.
1645
1647The roster from May 1st. thru the end of September shows 29 active members, including 2 new
1648members, Roy Cade and Hugo Blomgren, as well as 4 inactive members.
1649
1650Of interest to King Boreas Toastmasters and potentially other Company Clubs, was a letter dated
1651May 11, 1956, to the St. Paul Fire and Marine Employees Management Group.
1652
1653 A review of the past five years reveals many accomplishments of which we are justifiably
1654 proud. All of our members during this period gained immeasurable benefits from many
1655 standpoints.
1656 On our Fifth Anniversary we resolved to organize a Toastmasters Club and this is swiftly
1657 being accomplished. This action makes Toastmastering available to all employees of the
1658 company.
1659 The F. & M. Toastmasters Club is now recognized as the most progressive, beneficial
1660 and educational employee club within the company. The Company officers concur in
1661 this. We are proud of this fact and proud of our organization.
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1662 Our Toastmaster Club has a great potential for further and greater accomplishments,
1663 however, we cannot develop these aims without financial assistance. Our only income is
1664 from membership assessments which now amount to $12.00 per year per member of
1665 which $6.00 goes to Toastmasters International. An additional $1.00 per meeting is
1666 charged for each member for meals. The $3.00 initiation fee is an additional charge for
1667 new members. The total of these costs, more than any other factor, discourages many
1668 employees who recognize the benefits of our organization.
1669 In order to carry forward and expand the Club’s program for the benefit of more
1670 employees we will have to depend on some financial assistance from the Employees
1671 Club. We firmly believe that we can obtain many more members, accomplish much more
1672 and develop a more mature club if the cost to the employees could be decreased. Such a
1673 situation would further enhance and inspire the organization and the development of our
1674 Toastmistress group as well.
1675 We would appreciate the Employees Club giving consideration to assisting us financially
1676 by absorbing the assessments made against both the Toastmasters and Toastmasters
1677 Clubs by the parent organizations. Tor Toastmasters this amounts to the $3.00 initiation
1678 fee plus 50₵ per member per month. For Toastmistresses the cost is a $35.00 charter fee,
1679 annual flat assessment of $14.00 and an annual charge of $3.00 per member.
1680 As the situation now exists we cannot purchases needed educational material and other
1681 necessary supplies nor can we afford to invite as many prospective members to attend our
1682 meetings as we would like. We cannot afford to send delegates to conventions or speech
1683 contests. We cannot attract many members because of the cost and finally the constant
1684 threat of total bankruptcy is demoralizing to all members. If Toastmasters are to flourish
1685 and Toastmistresses complete their organization we will need your helping hand.
1686
1687It is sad to note that the Employee Club must not have granted aid to St. Paul Fire and Marine as
1688they shut down October 1st, 1956. King Boreas had sponsored this Club and it was a growing
1689viable and impressive group in its own right. The up side to their closing, at least as far as King
1690Boreas Was concerned is that the Club gained some very strong members that transferred their
1691membership to King Boreas. Among these were:
1692
1693 John Renken Cliff Heinz
1694 Warren Wildasin Ken Frederickson
1695 Donald Richter Arthur Kerschinske.
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16961956-1957
1698
1699District Governor: Ed Brown
1700Term: 1956-1957
1701Club: Zephyrus #490
1702
1704Club Extension: Nick Kummer Co-Chairs
1705 Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
1706
1708 Area 8 Governor: David Clemans (King Boreas)
1709
1710Club Officers
1712President Harlan Olson William Meier
1713Vice President
1714Secretary
1715Treasurer
1716Deputy Governor
1718
1720December 18, 1956 was a memorable day for two clubs of District Six; King Boreas #208
1721observed its 800th consecutive weekly meeting. The Minneapolitan Toastmasters Club #459 held
1722an old-timers night in connection with their Christmas party. One of the Old-Timers of this
1723Minneapolis club, Wayne Field, was a speaker. He is an excellent example of a man who has
1724utilized his Toastmasters training. At the time of this party, he was serving as president of the
1725Minnesota Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was Commodore-elect of the Minneapolis
1726Aquatennial.
1727
1729The St. Paul Fire and Marine Club voted on 11th to relinquish its Charter #357 and dissolve the
1730Club effective October 1st; 1956.This action ended a close association between the two Clubs. As
1731noted in the Previous Toastmasters year six members transferred to King Boreas.
1732
1733As part of the Club records is a Speech Evaluation Handbook, revised 1956, written by Dr.
1734Ralph Smedley, our Founder. It has many good evaluation points. A synopsis of a few follow:
1735
1736 Outline for Critical Commentary
1737 Criticize only on the points on which you feel competent to advise. Make your
1738 comments positive, constructive, specific and friendly in spirit.
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1739 1. How long did the speaker talk?
1740 2. Was it too long, or Short for the topic?
1741 3. Did the speaker stick to his topic, or wander from it?
1742 4. How would you classify the speech as to type:
1743 a. Was it amusing?
1744 b. Was it Argumentative?
1745 c. Was it appealing?
1746 d. Was it inspirational?
1747 5. As to material:
1748 a. Was it Authoritative?
1749 b. Was it Logically Arranged/
1750 c. Could a listener follow the outline easily?
1751 d. Did it lead to a climax?
1752 e. Were stories or illustrations appropriate and helpful?
1753 6. Were words well chosen and well used?
1754 a. Did you notice errors in pronunciation?
1755 b. Did you notice errors in choice of words or rammer?
1756 7. Was the speech well started?
1757 a. Was your interest aroused?
1758 8. Was the Close effective?
1759 a. Was it an Appeal?
1760 b. Ws it a summary?
1761 c. Was it a call to action?
1762 d. Was it a definite statement of a specific purpose?
1763 9. Was the delivery effective?
1764 a. Did it fit the speech?
1765 b. Was it graceful?
1766 c. Was it Forceful?
1767 d. Was it satisfying?
1768 e. What were the best features of the delivery?
1769 i. What in the Gestures added or detracted from the delivery?
1770 ii. What in the facial expressions add or detracted from the delivery?
1771 iii. What in the stance of the speaker added or detracted from the
1772 delivery?
1773 10. Indicate the good points or the speech
1774 11. Indicate the weaknesses of the speech
1775 12. Suggest how to overcome weaknesses.
1776
1777
1778
1779
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1780 1957-1958
1782
1783District Governor: Norval Anderson
1784Term: 1957-1958
1785Club: Paul Bunyan #922
1786
1788Editor (District Six Digest) Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
1789
1791 Area 8 Governor: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
1792
1793Club Officers
1795President James Ward Don Blomberg
1796Vice President
1797Secretary
1798Treasurer
1799Deputy Governor
1801
1803Big Six continued its tremendous growth during Norval Anderson’s term of office. Twelve new
1804clubs were welcomed into District Six 1957-1958. This record is the greatest number since 1946-
18051947, and equals the highest mark for new clubs in a year. Only Tracy Jeffers’ administration of
18061945-1946 exceeded this accomplishment.
1807
1808Form Club Records:
1809Ralph Smedley wrote a pamphlet Entitled “Listening is a 10 part skill;
1810 1. Find an area of interest.
1811 2. Judge content, not delivery
1812 3. Hold your fire
1813 4. Listen for ideas
1814 5. Be flexible
1815 6. Work at listening
1816 7. Resist distractions
1817 8. Exercise your mind
1818 9. Keep your mind open
1819 10. Capitalize on thought speed.
1820
1821Smedley in the February Toastmaster said:
1822
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1823 My conception of the Toastmaster Club and of training which it affords, while based on
1824 certain principles of education, is quite largely the result of experiences and observations
1825 through the past fifty years, when those principles have been put into practical use.
1826 Our work is based primarily on the principles of learning by doing and improving through
1827 practice and criticism, principles is which I strongly believe. Back of these, there is
1828 Herbert Spencer’s definition of education. He held that education is a process of drawing
1829 out and putting into use the talents and abilities which are present in the person to be
1830 educated, rather than of pouring into his mind information from the exterior.
1831 Added to these basic concepts is my conviction that the power to communicate is one of
1832 man’s greatest endowments. I believe that all civilized life grows out of that ability, and
1833 the uses made of it. I believe that the improvement of man’s ability of improving life in all
1834 its phases, and that the progress of civilization depends on this improvement.
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1835 1958-1959
1837
1838District Governor: Alton Clark
1839Term: 1958-1959
1840Club: Royal Arcanum
1841
1843Secretary: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
1844Speech Contest: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
1845
1847 Area 8 Governor: Henry Walden
1848
1849Club Officers
1851President Howard Rudeen Kenneth Frederickson
1852Vice President
1853Secretary
1854Treasurer
1855Deputy Governor
1857
1859Much emphasis was placed on the chartering of the 3000th club. All over Toastmasters, clubs
1860were asked to find a place in their activities to commemorate this accomplishment. The
1861Professionals Toastmasters Club of Minneapolis received the charter in an impressive ceremony,
1862led by Senior Vice President Emil Nelson. Founder Ralph Smedley spoke to those in attendance
1863via a long distance phone connection. In less than three years, the third thousand clubs had been
1864established. The first thousand took 27 years to establish. Five years later, the second thousand
1865was reached. This was one of the most memorable charter parties ever held in District Six, and
1866the first such International recognition given this district since attainment of the 700 by 70 goal
1867of Past International President George Benson in 1949.
1868
1869King Boreas #208 sponsored Shriner’s #590 sponsored the Highway Toastmasters #943.
1870
1872The year 1958 saw a resurgence of a focus on education in the materials that were presented to
1873the Clubs from Toastmasters International. This effort was spearheaded by reprints of many of
1874the past educational pamphlets. OF note are two pamphlets that were located in the Club’s
1875records. The first was from Ralph Smedley of Toastmasters it’s meaning and values and the
1876other by Richard Weigle, President of St. John’s College in Annapolis, on the importance of
1877continuing education throughout ones full lifetime.
1878
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1879Just a fun note that the Treasury on March 31, 1959 had 557.83 cents in the account, and that one
1880of the line items was for a TV assessment of $5.00.
1881
1882The membership roster brings to mind a point we should all remember “Membership is only an
1883opportunity, but a regular investment in attendance and participation pays of in big dividends.
1884Hell is paved with good intentions, so attend every meeting, not just intend top.
1885
1886The roster shows 27 active members.
1887
1888
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1889 1959-1960
1891
1892District Governor: Max Perraas
1893Term: 1959-1960
1894Club: Knights of Columbus #447
1895
1896District Officers:
1897Secretary: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
1898Treasurer: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
1899
1901District Planning: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
1902
1904 Area 8 Governor: Gilbert Thoele
1905
1906Club Officers
1908President Cliff Heinz John Renken
1909Vice President
1910Secretary
1911Treasurer
1912Deputy Governor
1914
1916A new committee in District Six had been operation under Al Clark’s administration, and was
1917continued in this one. Its nomenclature was “District Planning”, and it was chaired by past
1918International Treasurer Tracy Jeffers. Reviews were made in procedures and paperwork, to
1919determine future needs. The committee also recommended locations for meetings of the District
1920Executive Committee.
1921
1923The Guest book shows that King Boreas was visited by Emil Nelson, President of Toastmasters
1924International on October 6, 1959 .and by Herman Hoche Vice President Toastmasters
1925International on December 6th 1960.
1926
1927At the 973rd Consecutive Weekly Meeting held on Tuesday April 12th, 1960 Dinner was served,
1928which was then followed by the induction of three recent members in the Club by Mr. Emil
1929Nelson, President of Toastmasters International. These members were, Mr. Guy Coursolle, Mr.
1930Jack Mahoney, and Mr. Ken Seymour. Who were then presented with the Toastmasters Pin,
1931Basic Training Manual, and an envelope called Mr. Toastmaster (the contents of the envelope are
1932a mystery to this historian).
1933
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1934After Mr. Nelson’s induction of the new members he reminisced on his wife and his many
1935delightful experiences and frequent travels as President of Toastmasters International.
1936
1937New officers were installed at the 973rd meeting as well. The installing officer was Ed Leighton
1938doing triple duty. First he presented the new gavel to the president, and then announced the
1939outgoing officers and lastly installing the incoming officers of the Club. Past President Mr. Staab
1940gave a departing speech of his activities as president. All the outgoing and incoming officers did
1941their part in giving a short resume’ of either their past duties or new duties they have taken upon
1942themselves.
1943
1944At the May 3rd meeting President Wildasin announced the following committees and Chairman
1945for the next six month period:
1946 Executive Wildasin Inter-Club Renken
1947 Educational Jungkunz Public Relations Clemans
1948 Membership Wegwerth 1000th meeting Luebben and Jeffers
1949 Social Hartman Parliamentarian Staab
1950
1951The 978th Meeting was a “Surprise meeting” all assignments were filled by a drawing at the
1952beginning of the meeting.
1953
1954A cute but relevant letter from Dan Schofield points out our role in the club:
1955 Though my typxwritxr is an old modxl it works quitx wxll xxcxpt for onx of thx kxys. I
1956 wishxd many timxs that it workxd pxrfxctly. It is trux that thxrx arx forty onx kxys that
1957 function wxll xnough, but just onx kxy not working makxs a diffxrxncx.
1958 Somxtimxs it sxxms to mx that our Toastmasters Club is somxwhat likx my typxwritxr.
1959 You may say to your sxlf, “Wxll I am only onx pxrson, I don’t makx or brxak a
1960 program”. But it doxs makx a diffxrxncx bxcausx any program, to bx xffxctivx nxxds
1961 thx activx participation of xvxry mxmbxr.
1962 So thx nxxt timx you think you arx only onx pxrson and that your prxsxncx at mxxtings
1963 is not nxxdxd, rxmxmbxr my old typxwritxr and txll yoursxlf, “I am a kxy pxrson in our
1964 Toastmaastxrs Club and I am nxxdxd vxry much”.
1965
1966A letter Dated Sept 21, 1959 sent to Max Perras District Governor:
1967 Dear Max:
1968 On behalf of King Boreas Toastmaster Club#208, District #6, I am writing this
1969 announcement to you and respectfully request that it be read to the assembled members
1970 attending the District Fall Conference during the business session.
1971 The King Boreas Toastmasters Club (208) has the longest record of consecutive weekly
1972 meetings of any club in all of Toastmasters International (as far as can be determined at
1973 Santa Ana). We are proud of this record, and we know that all Toastmasters in District 6
1974 are proud of it. We will be celebrating the event of our 1000th consecutive weekly
1975 meeting during our meeting on October 18th 1960. We are planning on having the
1976 Founder of Toastmasters International, Ralph Smedley, attend our meeting. We are
1977 expecting that all current and former officer of District 6 will celebrate with us. We hope
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1978 to have the Governor of the State of Minnesota and the Mayor of the City of St. Paul
1979 attended our meeting.
1980 We feel sure that an event of this kind is something that many members of Toastmasters
1981 District 6 would like to help us to celebrate. We are working toward the possibility of
1982 holding the meeting in the Grand Ballroom of one of St. Paul’s leading hotels. This is
1983 going to be a meeting that few Toastmasters (and their wives) of this district are going to
1984 want to miss.
1985 We, therefore, extend to all members of the district an invitation to bring their wives and
1986 plan to attend this gala event next year. We would welcome any suggestions from any
1987 Toastmaster who would like to volunteer ideas.
1988 Sincerely yours
1989 David Clemans
1990 Public Relations Chairman
1991 King Boreas Toastmasters Club #208
1992
1993The 1000th meeting committees and their duties were:
1994 Publicity Committee: Duties:
Dave Clemans, Chairman Study all media for publishing the event:
1995 Lloyd Anderson Newspapers, radio, TV, Toastmasters Magazine
John Renken etc. Prepare and circulate flyersamong other clubs
1996 Guy Coursolle an Toastmasters in Area, District, and surrounding
Districts
1997
Invitation and Reservations Duties:
1998 Committee: Draw up List of those persons and clubs to whom
Ken Fredericksen, Chairman invitations will be sent. Prepare list of special
1999
George Maier guests and those who will be guests of the club.
2000 Herb Wegwerth Draw up invitations, have them printed (within
budget) and mailed or otherwise delivered to all
2001 who are to receive them. Work with budget
committee in arriving at costs and expenses. Set
2002 time limits for answering RSVP and notify the
Dinner Committee and Budget Committee of
2003 number of reservations amounts expended.
2004
Dinner and Entertainment Committee: Duties:
2005 Warren Wildasin, Chairman Obtain and submit various menus and prices
Tom Richards therefore for consideration of and selection of the
2006 Ken Seymour membership. Establish price of Dinner in
Jack Terrillion cooperation with the Budget Committee, including
necessary over-ride to make this project self-
sustaining. Determine the type of entertainment
during and after dinner – dinner music and dance
band. Cocktail and dinner hours.
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Will be in charge of hall and dining room
2007
arrangements, seating, decorations, and all matters
2008 pertaining to this part of the affair. Work closely
with the invitation and Reservations; Finance;
Program and Hospitality Committees in
coordinating the work efforts of each.
Finance Committee: Duties:

John McFarland, Chairman After Discussion with other committees, draft
Wallace Johnson and submit a budget which will make the event
self –supporting as possible. Handle the
collection and deposits of all funds and approve
all disbursements in cooperation with the
Treasurer. Be in constant touch with the
reservations and dinner committees to determine
how closely estimates are being attained and to
determine what changes in the budget are
necessary.
Program Committee: Duties:

George Jungkunz, Chairman Determine the type, format and length of the
Herman Goebel program to be put on during or after the dinner.
Tracy Jeffers Select the speakers and Toastmaster for the
Waldo Luebben evening. Depending on notification by
Paul Roth Reservations nd Invitation of who will be present
– special and other guests. See to it that proper
protocol is observed in the inviting, receiving,
seating and calling upon or introducing of Ralph
Smedley and other Special Guests in attendance.
Work of this committee should start at once after
seeking and receiving expression of the Club as
to type and format of the program. (As a
suggestion, words from former charter and other
members, Past Carnival Kings, Officers of the
District and International, and from other clubs
we have organized.)
Hospitality Committee: The success of any dinner or program of this type

Don Blomberg, Chairman is dependent upon the impression made upon our
Herman Goebel friends, members, and guests as they arrive upon
Bill Hartman the scene of the event. This club has built a
reputation for being good hosts and this we will
not let get away from us now. This committee
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2009 will determine whether the usual practice of
presenting the women with flowers upon arrival
2010 will continue. It will select from all the
membership the whole reception committee on
2011 duty that evening and those whose special duty it
2012 will be to look after the dignitaries in attendance.
This group - eventually consisting of the whole
2013 club can well set the tempo for the whole evening,
as it will be on the job throughout the whole
2014 affair.
2015 Historian: Following the instructions of the President in

Lawrence Bennett obtaining data on and writing the history of the
2016
Club and have it available for the various
2017 committee’s use in planning the program.
2018 Task Committee: While these members have not been assigned to
George Morneau, Chairman any specific committee, they, never-the-less, are
2019
Richard Heinz available for duty and call on any one or more
2020 Dennis Loebben, committees, The committee chairman shall bear
Ervin Maeyer this in mind in making the assignments to
2021 Howard Rudeen members of their respective groups.
Dan Staab
2022 Richard Steinke
Bill Tietgens
2023 James Ward
James Long
2024 Don Christians
2025
General Co-Chairs Gene5ral assistance and supervision where ever
2026 Tracy Jeffers we can help.
Waldo Luebben
2027
2028
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2029 1960-1961
2031
2032District Governor: Jack Pelinka
2033Term: 1960-1961
2034Club: Gopher #183
2035
2037Treasurer: Ken Frederickson (King Boreas)
2038
2040 Area 8 Governor: Rex Middelstadt
2041
2042Club Officers
2044President Warren Wildasin George Jungkunz
2045Ed. Vice President George Jungkunz Herb Wegwerth
2046Administrative VP Wallace Johnson
2047Secretary John McFarland
2048Treasurer William Hartman
2049Sergeant at Arms Richard Desmond
2050
2052One of the largest meetings and one of the most impressive ever staged by a club in District Six
2053was concluded on October 22, 1960. The King Boreas Club #208 of St. Paul observed its 1000th
2054consecutive weekly meeting. The list of dignitaries present was astronomical. Heading the list
2055was Founder of Toastmasters, Ralph Smedley. Past International Presidents Emil Nelson and
2056Harry Mattison, International President George Mucey, St. Paul Mayor George Vavoulis,
2057Minnesota Secretary of State Joseph Donovan, Past International Treasurer Tracy Jeffers, present
2058and past Kings of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and many other past and present members of the
2059Board of Directors and District Council attended. Governor Pelinka and the other members of
2060the “Official Family” of elected officers represented District Six. The club had never missed a
2061weekly meeting since their organization in 1941.
2062
2063For the first time, three Lieutenant Governors were elected. The newly elected third Lieutenant
2064Governor (“The first of the thirds”) was Warren Wildasin of the King Boreas club #208.
2065
2067 At the July 8th, 1960 the General Evaluator, John Renken, created and awarded a new award \.
2068He presented this award called the Burnt Toast Award, to Waldo Luebben, for greatly exceeding
2069the scheduled time on evaluating a speech.
2070
2071The summer picnic on July 15th 1960, at the Luebben’s, and was well attended by 17 members,
2072their wives, and 26 children. Many games and prizes were awarded.
2073
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2074T the July 19th, 1960 meeting a letter was read from Mayor Vavoulis, stating that he would try to
2075attend the 1000th meeting but it was too early to make a definite commitment.
2076
2077At the August 5th meeting a letter written by Dave Clemens was read to the club for approval to
2078forward to Toastmasters International, for inclusion in the Toastmasters pertaining to the 1000th
2079meeting. It was approved and a picture of the still active Charter Members was also included.
2080
2081 August 9, 1960
2082 Mr. Don Perkins, Editor
2083 The Toastmaster
2084 Toastmasters International
2085 Santa Ana California.
2086 Dear Don:
2087 Enclosed is a photograph of the five active Charter Members of the King Boreas TM Club
2088 #208, St. Paul, MN. together with the president of the Club as they go over some of the
2089 original records of the club.
2090 On October 22, 1960, in the Casino Room of the St. Paul Hotel at 6:30PM King Boreas
2091 Toastmasters Club will convene the 1000th consecutive weekly meeting of the King Boreas
2092 Toastmasters Club. We have planned a gala evening to celebrate this occasion and have
2093 invited Founder Ralph Smedley (Who has written that he will be there barring accident),
2094 Governor Orville Freeman, Governor of the State of Minnesota, the Mayor of the City of St.
2095 Paul, George Vavoulius, International and District officers (From District 6 and surrounding
2096 Districts), and club officers and members from all over the state.
2097 As you have heard, King Boreas has a long history of putting on outstanding parties, having
2098 been the originator of the Famous Dinner of the Kings for the St. Paul Winter Carnival, to
2099 which past and present carnival royalty have come with real pleasure.
2100 Members of the club have met on such evenings as Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve,
2101 Thanksgiving, and even the 4th of July to keep their record of consecutive weekly meetings
2102 intact. We are really looking forward tot the 1000th meeting and can assure you that it will
2103 be an evening to be long remembered. In addition to dinner music, there will be a short
2104 program, followed by dancing. We are anxious that as many Toastmasters as can come to
2105 help us celebrate, and would appreciate it if these members would let us have their
2106 reservation in advance so that we can prepare places for them. (That has not yet been written
2107 in any special form, feeling that you would prefer to write the story to fit your plans for the
2108 magazine.)
2109 Sincerely Yours
2110 David Clemans
2111 Public Relations Chair
2112
2113The Executive Committee Meeting held on August 12th 1960 was cut short so that the Executive
2114Committee members could watch the newly franchised Minnesota Vikings play.
2115
2116At the September 6th Meeting Don Blomberg, Chairman of the St. Paul Speakers Bureau “Nixon
2117for President” announced that opportunities will be available for Toastmasters to speak in
2118Nixon’s behalf at luncheons clubs, etc.
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2119
2120The Executive Committee Meeting Minutes from September 10th, 1960 confirm the attendance
2121plans of Mayor Vavoulis, Regret from Governor Freeman, but he would have Secretary of State
2122Joseph Donovan attend in his place, and a letter being sent to Ralph Smedley urging him to
2123attend.
2124
2125September 28, 1960
2126Dear Toastmaster Clemans:
2127Thank you for your letter of the 26th. I shall be glad to prepare a tape recording for you which
2128may replace me at your meeting on October 22nd. I shall prepare it within the next few days and
2129shall send it to you so that it will be there in ample time for use.
2130No doubt you have in mind the fact that October 22nd is the anniversary of the organization of
2131our Number One Club, which was formed in Santa Ana on October 22, 1924. Thus your meeting
2132has significance with respect to our entire organization, as well as in the celebration of the
2133millennial meeting of the King Boreas Club. I know it will be a great occasion.
2134Sincerely
2135Ralph Smedley
2136
2137The 998th meeting held on October 4th, 1960 was attended by several VIP Guests, Harry
2138Madison, Past International President, jack Pelinka, District 6 Governor, and Rex Middlesteasdt,
2139area Governor.
2140
2141Letter Dated:
2142October 10, 1960
2143Dear Mr. Jeffers:
2144Please accept my congratulations to the King Boreas Club on its one thousandth consecutive
2145weekly meeting. It is well recognized that your club is one of the outstanding clubs in our
2146organization. You are not only to be commended for the length of record of the thousand weekly
2147meetings but that you have had one thousand purposeful meetings for your members.
2148A meeting is worthwhile only if it helps its members. The roster of distinguished members that
2149belong tot h King Boreas Club testifies to the high caliber of meetings as well as it continuity.
2150I personally, speaking in behalf of the entire organization, hope that you will consider your
2151achievement only as a noticeable milestone rather than the ultimate. Therefore, in congratulating
2152you we hope that this record may continue on for years to come.
2153Sincerely
2154George Mucey
2155President, Toastmasters International
2156
2157Toastmaster of the year For 1960 was Warren Wildasin.
2158
2159In early 1961 at the request of George Jungkunz, President of King Boreas Toastmasters Richard
2160Desmond started an exploratory action to see if Macalester College about the issuance of college
2161credit for Toastmasters club operation. A report was filled that the Dean of the College would
2162look into it, but he was not aware of any college issuing credit for Toastmasters, or similar
2163programs.
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2164
2165On March 13th Richard Desmond participated in the area speech contest and placed second, a
2166former member of king Boreas Ray Lindmeyer took first place.
2167
2168On April 2nd it was noted that Warren Wildasin would sere as Lt. Governor of District 6 in the
21691961-1962 Toastmaster year.
2170
2171A letter from Maurice Forley, Executive Director of Toastmasters International, tells the story of
2172the growth of Toastmasters International and the need for a new World Headquarters. A synopsis
2173follows:
2174 Shortly after the Close of World War II, the home office of Toastmasters International was
2175 moved from a small second floor suite in downtown Santa Ana Community Center
2176 Building. The Community Center Building was a temporary wartime structure built by the
2177 Army. When the war ended, it was acquired by the City of Santa Ana and is currently
2178 occupied by agencies of government and other nonprofit service organizations. The rapid
2179 growth of Toastmasters International has made the building inadequate for efficient
2180 operation of the Home Office. In Addition, the building is in the path of the expanding Santa
2181 Ana Civic Center. The present lease held by Toastmasters International expires in
2182 November 1961. After that time, the Home Office ill be renting on a Month-to-Month basis,
2183 with no guarantee of permanency.
2184 Consequently, after studying the situation with Dr. Smedley and our bankers, and after
2185 reviewing our potential needs and future growth, and after considering the possibilities of
2186 leasing other facilitie, at the November 1959 meeting of the Board of Directors voted to
2187 purchase a site and Build a new World Headquarters. The cost for this action would be in
2188 the neighborhood of $400,000, the Building will be a 27,000 square foot facility.
2189 There is also much discussion on the ability of individual Toastmasters or Clubs wanting to
2190 contribute to the cost for the facility. Even though the financial cost has been arranged for, it
2191 was found that there was no restriction to members of clubs donating to the costs. A fund
2192 was started by the Smedley Club #1 in Santa Ana to coordinate and inform the other clubs
2193 of their option.
2194
2195
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2196 1961-1962
2198
2199District Governor: Edward Thielen
2200Term: 1961-1962
2201Club: Cosmopolitan #515
2202
2204Third Lieutenant Governor: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2205District Planning: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
2206
2208Budget/Finance: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
2209
2211 Area 10 Governor: Herbert Caldwell (King Boreas)
2212
2213Club Officers
2215President Herbert Wegwerrth Bill Hartman
2216ED. Vice President William Hartman George Morneau
2217Administrative. VP Richard Desmond Tom Richards
2218Secretary Paul Roth Ronald Christians
2219Treasurer George Morneau Erv Meyer
2220Sergeant at Arms Thomas Richards Ken Seymour
2221
2223A major activity which spills over two administrations was the planning of the 1962 International
2224Convention in the Twin Cities. Past international Director Helge Olsson was named General
2225Conventionn Chairman. Assisting him in the planning of the convention were Jack Pelinka,
2226Minneappolis Vice Chairman, and Tracy Jeffers, St. Paul Vice Chairman. Nine committees were
2227set up to plan the local activities, facilities, and coordinate the education program with World
2228headquarters. The committees set up and their chairmen are as follows:
2229 Entertainment: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2230 Finance: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
2231 Hospitality: Jack Scott
2232 Ladies Activities: Robert Tokar
2233 Public Relations: Reid Burns
2234 House: A. M. Herriges
2235 Transportation: Bernard Szymczak
2236 Program: Tony Benkusky
2237 Advisory: Emil Nelson
2238 Recording Secretary: Orville Meland
2239
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2240 The Minneapolis Board of Realtors in their organization publication said:
2241 The one nice thing about Toastmasters, as far as the Board Executive is concerned, is that
2242 a club is independent from other Board activities. A treasurer is elected and he is
2243 responsible for dues and paying the club’s bills. A secretary is elected and he is
2244 responsible for minutes. The only items our Board gives is moral support and the use of
2245 the mimeograph machine, envelopes, etc., for mailing the monthly local Toastmaster
2246 publication.
2247 The enthusiasm generated at this time of the morning is tremendous. The club
2248 membership has a good cross section of salespeople, managers, and owners, and is open
2249 to outsiders.
2250 The most successful undertaking of the 1961 Salesman’s Advisory Committee of the
2251 Minneapolis Board of Realtors was the formation of a Toastmasters club. Toastmasters
2252 International states, “Toastmasters is more than a club--it’s an Education”, which speaks
2253 for itself.
2254
2255 In addition the above article warned of dangers in “Captive” clubs, and steps were undertaken
2256 to insure that this would not be a detriment to the club’s success. Truly this article is a fitting
2257 tribute to Toastmasters.
2258
2260At the July 25th, 1961 meeting that speakers were desperately needed to speak on behalf of the
2261United Fund, and that interested members should talk to Max Paris.
2262
2263After many weeks of discussion it was decided that the Club move its meetings to the YMCA the
2264first meeting at the new location was held September 5th, 1961..
2265
2266On October 3, 1961 Mr. Emil Nelson Past President of Toastmasters International attended the
2267meeting and installed the new officers.
2268
2269On November 25th 1961, Mr. Hartman resigned as President of King Boreas, citing pressing
2270commitments relative to other civic activities in the Village of North St. Paul, however Mr.
2271Hartman continued to be shown as President on subsequent meetings.
2272
2273The Christmas party held December 5, 1961 was held at Gannon’s restaurant and was well
2274attended including Mr. Ed Thielen, District Governor of District 6.
2275
2276 Mr David Clemans at the January 23rd 1962 meeting requested a volunteer to Emcee the Winter
2277Carnival Skating Rink Festivities, and Mr. Lemay volunteered.
2278
2279A contribution of $25 was sent to District 6 to be combined with other District contributions in
2280honor of ‘cap’ Sias to Toastmasters International to help with the cost of the new World
2281Headquarters in March of 1962.
2282.
2283The April Convention had several King Boreans active in the various roles. Warren Wildasin
2284was Nominated as 2nd. Lt. Governor of the District, Ken Frederickson gave a presentation on
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2285“Records with personality”, and Mr. Caldwell and John Scott participated in the PEP
2286(Programming-Evaluation-Participation) sessions.
2287
2288
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2289 1962-1963
2291
2292District Governor: Bjarne Buan
2293Term: 1962-1963
2294Club: Greysolon #217
2295
22972nd Lieutenant Governor: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2298Treasurer: Kenneth Frederickson (King Boreas)
2299
2301District Planing: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
2302
2303
2305 Area 10 Governor: Herbert Caldwell (King Boreas)
2306
2307Club Officers
2309President George Morneau Herb Caldwell
2310Ed. Vice President Herbert Caldwell Virgil Villnow
2311Administrative VP Virgil Villnow Thomas McLaughlin/H. Neimic
2312Secretary Tom McLaughlin James Lindell
2313Treasurer James Lindell Joseph Mangin/Bill Turley
2314Sergeant at Arms Henry Niemiec Dan Schofield
2315
2317The 1962 International Convention was held in Minneapolis on august 9-11. As part of the
2318festivities an International Night was a pop concert and ice review held at the St. Paul
2319Auditorium. The music was provided by the St. Paul Civic Orchestra, and the skating by the St.
2320Paul Figure Skating Club. Narrator of the program was Lieutenant Governor Warren Wildasin.
2321
2322The Past District Governors organized a club for the purpose of fellowship and continued intrest
2323and service to District Six. Their services have always been available in an advisory capacity to
2324the officers of the District. Their first election of officers chose Harry Mattison as President, and
2325Tracy Jeffers as Vice President, and Max Perras as Secretary/Treasurer.
2326
2328One of the recent Longest standing members joined the club on August 21, 1962, Mr. Ed
2329Dufresne. Ed was a member until his death in the fall of 2010, almost 40 years.
2330
2331Herb Caldwell was awarded the Toastmaster of the year award for 1962.
2332
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2333The 1962 Christmas party and meeting #1111 were held at Conroy’s featured selections of
2334Lobster, $4.25; Steak $3.50 or Chicken $3.25. The ladies and Gentleman were asked to bring a
2335Lady’s or men’s gift not to exceed $1
2336
2337King Boreas members held several inter-club meetings and speakers exchanges with other ST.
2338Paul area Clubs. Predominantly visited were the 1st St. Paul and Victory Club.
2339
2340Joe Mangin resigned effective October 30th as Treasurer from King Boreas citing family
2341commitments with his son in Y Indian guides and PTA duties, where he is also Treasurer. He did
2342not give up membership just his elected office.
2343
2344On September, 16th, 1962 the Minutes report that the Club would continue to sponsor the Jr.
2345Toastmasters Clubs at the University of Minnesota, Macalaster, Hamlin and the Farm Campus
2346
2347There was a lot of Junior Toastmasters activity with both the Macalister and Hamline Clubs,
2348visiting King Boreas and King Boreas members visiting and guiding these Junior Toastmasters
2349clubs.
2350
2351On August of 1962 the Club was contacted to help organize a new club at the Minnesota
2352Department of Education.
2353
2354.Herb Caldwell was elected Toastmaster of the Year award..
2355
2356 The joint meeting with Koposia Club was a smashing success with the ladies present and
2357members from Koposia. There were a total of 17 Boreas Members and 21 guests.
2358
2359The area speech contest was won by King Borean Dan Scholfield, and he will represent King
2360Boreas at the Division contest.
2361
2362Tracy Jeffers Reported on the formation of a new Toastmasters Club at the Masonic Lodge, and
2363the he had offered our assistance.
2364
2365On April 2, 1963, the Past Toastmasters International President, Harry Mattison, visited the
2366Club. The purpose of the visit was to install the new officers. The Officers installed were:
2367President - Villnow, Educational Vice President - Turley, Administrative Vice President
2368-Scholfield, Secretary - Gleeson, Treasurer - Niemic, and Sergeant at arms - Rehling.
2369
2370The Minutes of the May 7th Executive Officers meeting are noteworthy:
2371 Anent the atrophic proclivities of our fiscal responsibilities it is resolved that gratis ducats
2372 tendered representatives to our district conclaves be diminished by fifty per cent; that
2373 floral manifestations of condolence be proffered only as regards the immediate family of
2374 the bereaved; that such expressions be committed by only the monetary officer; that the
2375 maximum of these disbursements does not surpass $7.50; that financial responsibility
2376 conceivably could be motivated by a monthly recapitulation by the officer of the
2377 exchequer. There was unanimity of concurrence.
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2378 Dialog respecting the Pow – Wow ensued.
2379 At this point the committee expressed a propensity for a modicum of imbibation and at
2380 9:12 adjourned to more liquid pastures.
2381
2382
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2384 1963-1964
2386
2387District Governor: Stanley Dickinson
2388Term: 1963-1964
2389Club: Zumbro Valley #1013
2390
2391International Officers:
2392First Lieutenant Governor: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2393Budget and Finance: Herbert Caldwell (King Boreas)
2394
2395Governors Club:
2396Vice President: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
2397
2399 Area 10 Governor: Harold Berg
2400
2401Club Officers
2402 First half Second Half
2403President Stretch Villnow Stretch Villnow
2404Ed. Vice President Jim Lindell Dan Schofield
2405Adm. Vice President Dan Scholfield John McFarland
2406Secretary Turley Welliam Brownlee
2407Treasurer Niemic James Lindell
2408Sergeant at Arms Rehling Ralph Fritz
2409
2411The 1963 Fall Conference was conducted in St. Paul on October 19. Minnesota Governor Karl
2412Rovaag proclaimed the week of October 13-19 as Toastmasters Week in Minnesota.
2413
2414Members of District Six and all of Toastmasters were saddened and shocked at the sudden
2415passing of Past International President Herman Hoche on September 21, 1963. A committee
2416consisting of Area 1 Governor Mark Holmes, Past International President Harry Mattison, and
2417Past Treasurer Tracy Jeffers was appointed to start a memorial. Mr. Hoche had been recognized
2418by numerous professional societies with which he was associated, and was listed in the 1964
2419edition of “Who’s Who in America”.
2420
2422 There are 2 versions of the Minutes of the December 10th, Christmas party:
2423 Minutes of the 1164th consecutive weekly meeting of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club
2424 held Dec. 10, 1963.
2425 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM in the Carnival Room off the Twins Motor
2426 Hotel, approximately three feet from the end of the bar. The meeting was attended by
2427 those members able to stand and one surprised bartender. President Virgil Villnow
2428 probably called the meeting to order. It was moved simultaneously by Mr. Brownlee, Mr.
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2429 Goebel, and seconded by the bartender that the business portion of the meeting be
2430 dispensed with – or something to that effect. Several blurry seconds were heard, and the
2431 motion was unanimously passed. Everyone went back to their drinks. HO…HO…HO!
2432
2433 Version 2 of minutes of December 10th Meeting:
2434 Minutes of the 1164th consecutive weekly meeting of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club
2435 held Dec. 10, 1963.
2436 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Carnival room of the Twins Motor
2437 Hotel by President Virgil Villnow.
2438 Mr. Herman Goebel moved that the business portion of the meeting be dispensed with
2439 and the Christmas Party be continued. Motion seconded and passed.
2440 The Toastmaster of the Year award was presented to Mr. Warren Wildasin.
2441 Submitted by Wm. C. Brownlee, Secretary.
2442
2443 President Villnow read a letter at the December 17th meeting from the Winter Carnival
2444 Committee asking if King Boreas would once again provide announcers for the ice skating rink
2445 six days at noon during the Carnival. Warren Wildasin Volunteered to head up the Activity and
2446 several members came forward.
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2447 1964-1965
2449
2450District Governor: Warren Wildasin
2451Term: 1964-1965
2453
2455Secretary: Herbert Caldwell (King Boreas)
2456
2457Governors Club:
2458President: Tracy Jeffers (King Boreas)
2459
2461 Area 10 Governor: Clifford Wells
2462
2463Club Officers
2464 First half Second Half
2465President Virgil Villnow
2466Ed. Vice President Dan Schofield
2467Adm Vice President John McFarland
2468Secretary William Brownlee
2469Treasurer James Lindell
2470Sergeant at Arms Ralph Fritz
2471
2473“Enjoy Toastmasters”… Following this path Set by International President Paris Jackson,
2474Warren Wildasin described the activities of District Six for the year. The third District Governor
2475from King Boreas #208 enjoyed a successful year, which was the beginning of a push which
2476brought District Six the largest number of clubs in Toastmasters for a single District two years
2477later.
2478
2479A major accomplishment of the year was the revival of the District Speaker’s Bureau. 150
2480members of 70 clubs participated in the program, directed by Ray Frellsen of Professionals
2481#3000. Participation was high an terms of number of speeches given by the volunteers. Various
2482charitable organizations benefited from Toastmaster speeches. The public relations value was
2483unquestionable.
2484
2485Governor Karl Rovaag of Minnesota was again interested in designating a Toastmasters Week.
2486This offer was accepted in connection with the 1964 Dall Conference, held in Brainerd on
2487October 10. October 4-10, 1964 was TOastmasteers Week ing Minnesota.
2488
2489During the year, four past officers of District Six were called by the Final Evaluator, Past District
2490Treasurer and Secretary and King Boreas #208 member Kenneth Frederickson; Past Area
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2491Governor Kenneth Harper of Cloquet; Toastmaster Larry Beckley; and District Secretary Herb
2492Caldwell, a member of King Boreas.
2493District Governor Warren Wildasin of the King Boreas Club #208 Received the WCCO Good
2494Neighbor Award on the day before the Spring Conference.
2495
2497The highlight of the year was the celebration of the 1200th meeting on August 18, 1964 at the
2498Maplewood Bowl. The announcement read:
2499
2500 Twenty-theree years ago a group of fellows met in St. Paul to organize a Toastmasters
2501 Club. From that meeting King Boreas Toastmasters No. 208 was born. Now, twenty-three
2502 years later, we are to celebrate the 1200th consecutive weekly meeting of that club.
2503
2504 To commemorate this unprecedented occasion we are inviting you to help celebrate this
2505 milestone of Toastmastering. Many members, past and present, will be there to reminisce
2506 and exchange fellowship. Won’t you ad your wife join us in a memorable eening?
2507
2508 WHEN: August 18, 1964, At 6:30PM
2509 WHERE: The Maplewood Bowl, Frost and English St., St. Paul, MN
2510 WHAT: Dinner-----Entertainment-----Dancing-----Refreshments.
2511 HOW MUCH: $5.00 per person, plus refreshments, payable on advance to
2512 King Boreas Toastmasters by August 15, to the undersigned.
2513
2514 Virgil Villnow
2515 1795 Alameda
2516 St. Paul, Minn. 55113
2517
2518There is a “SUGGESTED BULLETIN MATERIAL” (Vol.7, No. 4, Dated April, 1965) letter
2519from Toastmasters International that would be of interest even today.
2520
2521 For Better Listening
2522 Most of the pre - occupation with communication is directed toward improvement of
2523 the output, so that we find on every hand courses in composition, in effective speaking, in
2524 the arts of plain or fancy talk and how to write more dynamic sales letters. But the other
2525 aspects of communication, namely, the problem of intake-especially the problem of how
2526 to listen well – is relatively a neglected subject. It does not avail the speakers to have
2527 spoken well if we as listeners have failed to understand, or if we come away believing
2528 them to have said things they didn’t say at all.
2529 S. I. Hayakawa
2530
2531
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2532 1965-1966
2534
2535District Governor: Robert Tokar
2536Term: 1965-1966
2537Club: Pony Expressers #3168
2538
2540Advisory and Elections: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2541
2542Governors Club:
2543Vice President: Herman Goebel (King Boreas)
2544
2546 Area 10 Governor: Richard Kline
2547
2548Club Officers
2550President
2551Ed. Vice President
2552Adm. Vice President
2553Secretary
2554Treasurer l
2556
2558Ralph Smedley, Founder of Toastmasters, passed away September 14, 1965. A memorial was
2559started by World Headquarters, with District Six being among the first to contribute. Never was
2560there a man who knew Dr. Smedley who was not enriched by his manner. His idea has helped
2561many men to learn more effective communications. The bells tolled later in the year for Past
2562District Governor Herman Goebel, a Charter member of King Boreas #208. His administration
2563started the rapid growth of District Six in 1953 to bring it up to over 100 clubs seven years later.
2564
2565The Fall Conference was held October 16, 1965 at St. Cloud. After a long and rather stormy
2566session Warren Wildasin was accepted into the Past Governors Club.
2567
2568A bid for the 1972 International Convention was made by St. Paul through Warren Wildasin.
2569Having selected Region IV as the site for the 1971 Convention, the city was one of those
2570considered for the meeting.
2571
2573Toastmasters International Released a new set of scoring for the “OUTSTANDING
2574TOASMASTER AWARD”. Points will be awarded for individual effort and dedication to
2575Toastmasters principles. A committee, appointed by the Club President, will be responsible for a
2576continuing record of each club member’s points.
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2577 The following categories will be considered in making the tabulations for the 12-momnth
2578 period:
2579
2580 Points
2581 Attendance per meeting 1
2582 Winning speaker award 5
2583 Second place speaker award 2
2584 Most improved speaker award 2
2585
2586 Speech before outside club or civic group 5
2587 Recruiting a new member 5
2588 Assisting in organizing a new Toastmaster club 10
2589 Representing Club at Area Speech Contest 5
2590
2591 Representing Club at Zone Speech Contest 10
2592 Visitation to outside club 2
2593 Hold Presidency of organization other than TM 10
2594 Failure to fulfill program assignment -5
2595
2596
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2597 1966-1967
2599
2600District Governor: Bernard Szymczak
2601Term: 1966-1967
2602Club: Christopher #958
2603
2605Club Achievement: Robert Haynes (King Boreas)
2606Speechcraft: Richard Foss (King Boreas)
2607
2609 Area10 Governor: Neill Carter (King Boreas)
2610
2611Club Officers
2613President Norman Bell
2614Ed. Vice President Todd Freeman
2615Adm. Vice President Bob Sevenich
2616Secretary George Knutson
2617Treasurer Pat Wood
2618Sergeant at Arms Dale Fisher
2619
2621The King Boreas Club #208 celebrated two significant events during the year. On July 19, 1966,
2622they observed their 1300th consecutive weekly meeting. The other celebration took place on
2623November 5, when they celebrated their 25th anniversary. Past District Governor Tracy Jeffers
2624was knighted by Boreas Rex XXXII of the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Numerous officers, past and
2625present, were in attendance.
2626
2627This year marked the 30th anniversary of District Six. The three oldest clubs also celebrated their
262830th anniversary, these clubs were: Minneapolis #75, Russell Conwell #82, and Albert Lea #91.
2629 25th anniversaries were observed by Greysolon #217 of Duluth and Victory #221 of St. Paul, in
2630addition to King Boreas #208.
2631
2633The primary event of the year was the celebration of the 25th Anniversary. The announcement of
2634the party is represented below:
2635
2636 To all past and present members and friends
2637 Be it known 4 November, 1966 marks
2638 the 25th Anniversary of the King Boreas Club
2639 Be it Also known that whereas anniversaries
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2640 Are meant to be celebrated _ and it has taken
2641 Our club over 1300 consecutive weekly meetings
2642 To reach this landmark, we are having a
2643 Celebration
2644 With music to delight, food and beverage
2645 To enjoy, entertainment and unsurpassed
2646 Good fellowship abounding……
2647
2648 Where_ Lowery Hotel Spanish Room
2649 When_ November 5, 1966
2650 Time_ 6:00 to 7:00 Fellowship Hour
2651
2652 Circle 5 November and remember
2653 It as a must to attend and enjoy… RSVP
2654
2655 Toastmasteringly Yours
th
2656 Your 25 Anniversary Committee
2657
2658
2659
2660
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2661
2662
2663August saw a change in the By-laws to change the terms of office for the club officers from
2664September- March, and April to August, to closer align with the district and Toastmasters
2665Calendar years. The new terms will be from January – June, and July to December.
2666
2667September saw the establishment of a King Boreas Speakers Bureau, with Bill Baker serving as
2668Chairman, with Messieurs: Bell, Wildasin, Jeffers, and several others stating their interest in
2669speaking.
2670
2671In January the YMCA informed the Club that they were instituting new policies for groups, as to
2672the costs and minimum number off meals that were to be paid for. They offered several
2673selections ranging in price from $1.50 to $2.00. A lengthy discussion followed, where it was
2674decided to look into other options for the Club meetings. After a few weeks of negotiation, it was
2675agreed that the Club would guarantee 12 meals would be purchased from the “Y” and the $2.00
2676premium selection would be served from the menu on a rotating basis (2 options per meeting), as
2677decided by the facility.
2678
2679A membership drive was initiated in April of 1967, the winning team captain got the opportunity
2680to toss a pie in the face of the loosing teams captain. The Captains were Norm Bell and Bill
2681Baker.Mr. Bell’s team shall consist of Defresne, Freeman, Jeffers, Luebben, Peterson,
2682Wegwerth, Westberg, Lapac, and Karasov. Mr .Baker’s team shall consist of Carter, Femrite,
2683Fisher, Kuhlmann, McFarland, Webb, Wertheimer, Wildasin, Nelson, and Lindell.
2684At the July 25th meeting there was a special event – the pie throwing contest, During the first part
2685of the first inning, throwing for the “Good Guys” was Hurling – Whirling William D. Baker and
2686he pitched a perfect strike at the “Bad Guys” captain, Norman Bell. Not to be out done (to say
2687the least), “Stormin’ Norman in the bottom half of the inning returned the compliment by
2688throwing a nasty pie into the face of the “Good Guys” captain, Mr. Baker. The throw was a
2689perfect example of a screwy curve ball.
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2690 1967-1968
2692
2693District Governor: Arthur Fahland
2694Term: 1967-1968
2695Club: Greysolon #217
2696
2697Division Advisors:
2698Division 3: Richard Foss (King Boreas)
2699
2701Area Governor Achievement: Neill Carter (King Boreas)
2702Club Achievement: Robert Haynes (King Boreas)
2703Big Six Digest Asst: Richard Foss (King Boreas)
2704
2706 Area 11 Governor: Russell Milnar
2707
2708Club Officers
2710President Todd Freeman Nels Femrite
2711Ed. Vice President Nels Femrite Elliot Karasov
2712Adm. Vice President George Kneutson William Baker
2713Secretary Bill Baker Robert Peterson
2714Treasurer Dale Fisher Bernard Kuhlmann
2715Sergeant at Arms Bernie Kuhlman Sam Werthheimer
2716
2718Past District Governor and International Treasurer Tracy Jeffers passed away suddenly on July
271914, 1967. The eulogy was delivered at the July meeting of the District Executive Committee by
2720Warren Wildasin. The essence of his message was reported in the Big Six Digest, and is quoted
2721in part, below:
2722 … While he has gone, he is still with us, for he left his mark, and always a good mark, on
2723 countless thousands of men. Toastmasters International today lives and flourishes,
2724 enhanced because of his touch, his enthusiasm, his knowledge, his wisdom, his warmth,
2725 his perception, and always his helping hand to all who would take it.
2726 No one gave maore of himself to others and specifically to Toastmasters. He was
2727 affectionately known throughout Toastmaster-land as “Mr. Toastmaster.” As a
2728 parliamentarian he had no equal.
2729 He loved life—every facet of it. He thrived on a good argument. His keen Irish sense of
2730 humor and with was well known. He was a joy to be with, The Spirit of “Mr.
2731 Toastmaster” still remains.
2732
2733
2734
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2736 At the July 17th Meeting the death of Charter Member and Mr. Toastmaster, Tracy Jeffers was
2737 announced to the Club membership. It was moved and seconded that the Toastmaster of the
2738 Year Award be renamed in his honor, for all of his work in promoting Toastmasters, and King
2739 Boreas.
2740
2741 On October 17th, 1967 Owen Nelson was commissioned to build a new timer for the club. The
2742 new timer was brought into service on December 19th, 1967. The club members hovered over it,
2743 admiring it like a new born daughter. This timer is still in use as of 2011, good job Owen.
2744
2745 With many members from 3M and Northern Pacific Railroad a debate that could have lead to
2746 all out war, was avoided, over the Name Tag issue. It seems that both 3M and NP members
2747 insisted that their companies provide the name tags for the club. The name tags would have the
2748 Companies logo on them of course. The civil war was aborted when it was suggested that NP
2749 provide the name tags, and 3M provide the pencils to write the names on the nametags. There is
2750 no mention if there were any logos displayed.
2751
2752 King Boreas was elected Club of the year for Area 11.
2753
2754 At the June 4th, 1968 meeting it was moved and carried that a Time Penalty be instituted for
2755 speakers going over time; The penalty is less than 30 seconds, no penalty; 31 to 60 seconds
2756 over time a 10% penalty; from 61 to 90 seconds a 20% penalty and over 90 seconds an
2757 additional 10% for each 30 seconds. These point will be deducted from the speakers points for
2758 Toastmaster of the year award. The exception to the penalty schedule were speeches given on
2759 “Surprise Nights”.
2760
2761 An article in the St. Paul Pioneer press in January of 1968 tells of a District speech contest well
2762 represented by King Boreas Members:
2763 TOASTMASTERS COMPETE TONIGHT
2764 Waldo E. Luebben of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club of St. Paul will represent Area
2765 2in the Toastmasters annual North Speech Contest at 8PM today in the Zuhrah Temple,
2766 2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis.
2767 Participants in the contest will be winners from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Albert Lea,
2768 Waterloo, Sioux Falls and Moorhead. Contestants will speak from five to seven minutes
2769 and the winner will be selected by nine judges. The Toastmaster fort the contest will be
2770 York Langton, a member of Minneapolis Toastmasters Club, who has one of the
2771 countries records on the number of speeches given in behalf of the war effort.
2772 Toastmasters in the a940’s were leaders in giving talks in support of the war bond effort.
2773 Toastmasters also lead the way on giving talks for the Red Cross and other patriotic
2774 activities after Pearl Harbor. The judges for the contest are Garret D. ????, Norman
2775 Knutson, Lloyd Anderson, E. N. Dochterman, Tracy Jeffers, Ronald Kortmann, ????
2776 Reisdorf, Severanee ????
2777
2778
2779
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2780 Bernie Kuhlman gives us an interesting insight to the Holiday Season.
2781 All the time I like football!
2782 Each weekend I watch them all;
2783 So I watched the Rose Bowl Game –
2784 Where college boys earn their fame.
2785 Transfixed the Super Bowl I saw –
2786 To disturb me wa against the law!
2787 The football season is much to short –
2788 A June to January sport,
2789 When Supper and Pro Bowl end,
2790 I think the season could extend,
2791 Because I really do enjoy –
2792 The Bowl Games! Hula, Senior,
2793 Sun, Pecan, Blue Bonnet, Gator,
2794 Orange, Liberty, Sugar,
2795 NA1A, Cotton, Refrigerator,
2796 Camellia, Playoff, Junior Rose,
2797 All Stars, Pro, Super and Rose.
2798 And then there are the Game Games!
2799 The North – South, and the East – West,
2800 But the Army – Navy, I like the best.
2801 I spend from Christmas to New Years Day,
2802 Just watching the boys at play
2803 Wonder why my family thinks,
2804 “football is a game for Lazy Finks”.
2805
2806
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2807 1968-1969
2809
2810District Governor: Lloyd Goolsby
2811Term: 1968-1969
2812Club: Metropolitan #1696
2813
2815Third Lieutenant Governor: Robert Haynes (King Boreas)
2816
2817Division Advisors:
2818Division 3: Richard Foss (King Boreas)
2819
2821By-Laws: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
2822Big Six Digest Asst: Richard Foss (King Boreas)
2823Public Relations: Neill Carter (King Boreas)
2824
2826 Area 12 Governor: Kenneth Peterson (King Boreas)
2827
2828Club Officers
2830President Elliot Karasov Bernie Kuhlmann
2831Ed. Vice President Bernard Kuhlmann Bob Peterson
2832Adm. Vice President Bob Peterson Owen Nelson
2833Secretary Owen Nelson Bob Smith
2834Treasurer lSam Wertheimer Gus Filipi
2835Sergeant at Arms Bob Smith Milo Ostermann
2836
2838President Earl Potter announced the theme for 1968-1969, “Clubs on the move serve and grow”.
2839District Governor Lloyd Goolsby embarked on a course to implement the objective of
2840Toastmasters International and develop five goals of his own for the District. These Goals were:
2841 1. Improve communications between District officers and clubs.
2842 2. Increase emphasis on Community Service and Youth Leadership.
2843 3. More Area Council Meetings, inter-club activities, and officer training programs.
2844 4. A 5% increase in District Six membership, with an equal increase in each club.
2845 5. More participation and improved attendance at all club, area, division and district
2846 functions.
2847
2848Third Lieutenant Governor Robert Haynes (King Borean) served as master of ceremonies fo the
2849annual variety show of the United Blind of Minnesota. His performance caused the society to
2850place a standing request, with District Six, for Master of Ceremonies at all annual functions.
2851
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2852Leif Larson, the father and first Governor of District Six passed away to his Maker. His core
2853group of 22 men who formed Minneapolis #75 in 1937, as accounted earlier in this volume, gave
2854the spark of inspiration which has made possible the current organization of 110 clubs and 2400
2855members.
2856
2857The Big Six Digest received recognition at he Miami Beach convention as one of the Top Ten
2858District Publications, Richard Foss of King Boreas was assistant editor, A four page insert was
2859added to two of the issues, covering highlights of the Spring and Fall Conferences.
2860
2861Favorable comments on program timing were a tribute to King Borean Neill Carter, who was
2862responsible for program coordination.
2863
2864The week of May 10, 1969 was proclaimed as Toastmasters Day in Minnesota by Governor
2865Harold LaVander, Lloyd Goolsby was also honored with WCCO’s Good Neighbor Award.
2866Lloyd Goolsby and Cliff Thompson appeared on a 15 minute program on WCCO’s “On the Go”
2867show.
2868
2870The news from the September International Toastmasters Convention is that King Boreas
2871Toastmasters Club was Welcomed into the International Hall of Fame as a result of greatly
2872exceeding membership goals.
2873International also raised Dues to $3 per annum.
2874
2875In the November Bulletin Neill Carter posed in a two part article an interesting question that is
2876still relevant today:
2877 ASSUMPTION: KING BOREAS IS A GOOD TOASTMASTERS CLUB.
2878 The immediate response fro any self respecting King Borean< “Your Damned Right it is!”
2879 But wait! Let’s examine that assumption and some of the things that prompt that quick
2880 response.
2881 Ask your self some questions: Has King Boreas conducted Speechcraft since you have
2882 been a member? How about Youth Leadership? How many King Boreans are actively
2883 engaged in Beyond Basic Training Program? How many men have completed Basic
2884 Training since you Joined? How many King Boreans participated in district activities?
2885 Can you think of some members who really don’t seem to be learning all they could about
2886 the arts of communication and leadership? How about you…are you making any progress
2887 or just coasting…really? What percentage of out membership attends any one meeting?
2888 What percentage of our guests eventually sign up? Have any new members been lost after
2889 a few meetings? WHY? Are the speaking and evaluation awards won by more than the
2890 same few people?
2891 A brief and statistically unsound survey of some members last week revealed that most
2892 King Boreans say we have a GOOD CLUB! Getting down to specific reasons why the
2893 respondents said what they did, this surveyor found these: The Club is more than 27 years
2894 old, with a consecutive meeting record in international and charter members still active;
2895 Good evaluations; Large number of people in district work; Able to attract new members;
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2896 Best Club speaker usually wins area contests; “Espirit de corps”; We’re solvent;
2897 Enjoyable meetings; Good parties.
2898 Befoe you rad any further, stop and read these “reasons” over, slowly this time. Now
2899 throw out the ones that are relative (a comparison with some unnamed other club, or
2900 ideal), pick out the ones that are quantitative(How many rather that how well), and last,
2901 discard the ones that are really irrelevant to you trying to learn something about the art of
2902 public speaking TODAY. Do you have any left over?
2903 John W. Gardner, former Secretary of HEW (United States Department of Health
2904 Education and Welfare) and a very “Good head’ in my book says the following in a
2905 scintillating article, “The Renewal of Organizations”. “…Most ailing organizations have
2906 developed a functional blindness to their own defects. They are not suffering because they
2907 can’t see their problems, but because they won’t see their problems. They look straight at
2908 their faults and rationalize them as virtues or necessities.
2909 This blindness is traceable to any or all of these conditions: (1) Most people in the
2910 organization share the same comfortable assumptions, the same habitual ways of
2911 appraising reality, the same rationalizations and self-deceptions. (2) Most people in the
2912 organization have a vested interested interest in keeping things the way they are. (3)
2913 criticism is discourage. There is a Turkish proverb that says, “The man who tells the truth
2914 should have one foot in the stirrup.”
2915 Do not get me wrong. I’m not suggesting for a minute that we have a bad club. But I am
2916 challenging the bold faced, untested, head in the sand assumption that we have a GOOD
2917 club. The question, no matter what the answer is a valid one. I am sure most of you would
2918 agree should be asked from time to time.
2919
2920King Boreas was Awarded Best Club Area 12
2921
2922Ken Peterson of King Boreas was elected as the new Area 11 Governor.
2923
2924Elliot announce at the October 8th, 1968 meeting that District 6 was awarding Kling Boreas the
2925Toastmasters International Membership Award for gaining over 5 new members, during the
29261967-68 membership drive.
2927
2928Norman Bell was appointed an Associate Governor of Area 11.
2929
2930November 19th was “Children’s Night” 14 children of members were present.
2931
2932It was noted that former member Thomas Dill Died at the December 3rd, 1968 meeting. A card
2933and memoriam was sent.
2934
2935Alan Ball was featured on KBTM introducing 2 newscasts, an editorial, a commentary, and a
2936special telecast.
2937
2938Owen Nelson was voted to Receive the Tracy Jeffers Award for 1986.
2939
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2940With some financial compensation from the Club, Herb Wegworth attemded the Parliamentary
2941Procedure Institute training and shared that information with the Club membership.
2942
2943Two members who attended the Spring Contest gave reports Warren Wildasin, and Norman Bell.
2944Norman gave a report on the fun luncheon, and the skin colored dress of one of the female
2945speakers, more detail was asked for by the membership, which Norm was more than happy to
2946provide. (Oh the good old days, when Toastmasters was all male…)
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2947 1969-1970
2949
2950District Governor: Clifford Thompson
2951Term: 1969-1970
2952Club: Lakers #388
2953
2955Second Lieutenant Governor: Robert Haynes (King Boreas)
2956
2958Big Six Digest Asst: Norman Bell (King Boreas)
2959Program Coordinator: Neill Carter (King Boreas)
2960
2962 Area 12 Governor: Curtis Nelson
2963
2964Club Officers
2966President Bob Peterson Owen Nelson
2967Ed. Vice President Owen Nelson Bob Smith
2968Adm. Vice President Bob Smith Dale Fisher
2969Secretary Dale Fisher Don WElch
2970Treasurer Milo Ostermann Alton Hendrickson
2971Sergeant at Arms Alan Ball Van Kellogg
2972
2974A letter in The District history by Governor Thompson shows the need for a commitment to
2975remembering the past and is reproduced here.
2976 …Leif Larson, the first governor of District Six, attended an Executive Committee
2977 Meeting in the fall of 1966 and related to us the history of our District during the early
2978 years and information relating to the formation. Two years later while I was serving as
2979 Lt. Governor, Mr. Larson passed away. It then became apparent to me that we were in
2980 danger of losing much of the history of our District if we didn’t get something put down
2981 on paper.
2982 A year later when I became District Governor I made a most fortunate decision in
2983 appointing Tom Shrewsbury as District Historian and urging him to gather as much
2984 information on the District as possible. Tom far exceeded our expectations by compiling
2985 a 200 page history of the District. This first published comprehensive history for the
2986 District entitled, “In Touch with the Past---In tune with Tomorrow” was introduced at
2987 the Spring Conference on May 8-9, 1970. It soon became apparent that this represented a
2988 great achievement. Tom Shrewsbury must be commended for ferreting out information
2989 which could easily have been lost had it not been put on paper. While Tom did an
2990 admirable job in capturing the spirit of our District , Dave Nordell also must be
2991 commended for an excellent job in printing our history. Because of their efforts, future
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2992 members of District Six will have a reference in searching out what happened in the
2993 “olden days.”
2994 It is the plan to issue supplements to the original history to cover the administrations of
2995 subsequent District Governors. It is important that such supplements be issued
2996 periodically to keep the history of the District up-to-date. Perhaps some time in the future
2997 the original history may be reproduced.
2998
2999 Clifford Thompson
3000
3001 Much thanks needs to be expressed by the author of this compilation for the efforts of the above
3002 men, who without their efforts this history would be much less accurate and interesting.
3003
3005 The records from 1969-1970 show a Certificate of Honor from Toastmasters International for
3006 “Sponsoring a New Club, During the President’s Program, 1969 – 1970. It does not state what
3007 club was sponsored, and it is still a mystery.
3008
3009 The 1969 Holiday Christmas party held a special fascination for all attending. Milo Osterman,
3010 the master of ceremonies introduced a group he had recently formed. The group was comprised
3011 of four beauties Nellie, Donna, Norma and Delphi, who danced almost together and stopped
3012 occasionally to titillate the audience with a joke or two. The show proved to be very funny and
3013 Nellie (Nels Femrite), Donna (Son Welch), Norma (Norman Bell), and Delphi (Dale Fisher)
3014 should be congratulated on a successful debut. This foray prompted a nationally recognized
3015 remake of a popular winter song:
3016 Twas the week before Christmas
3017 And all through the joint
3018 All the drinks were a stirring
3019 As Nels made a point
3020
3021 The dishes were set
3022 On the table with care
3023 In hopes that the food
3024 Soon would be there
3025
3026 As Kay in her fur bat
3027 And I in my cap
3028 Had just come out
3029 Of the old winters rap
3030
3031 When what to my wondering
3032 Eyes should appear
3033 But four maidens dancing
3034 Like funny reindeer
3035
3036 The rest of the party was way out of sight
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3037 As you would agree
3038 If you had been there that night
3039 We had eating and drinking
3040 And speeches aplenty
3041 And Waldo even went home
3042 With a bank full of money
3043
3044 We closed with presents
3045 For all the males still standing
3046 As Barb Kellog stood
3047 And for all women attending
3048 Wishing a Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
3049
3050 As of the February Bulletin the “Historic Note” states: King Boreas was the second
3051 Toastmasters Club organized in St. Paul. The Charter #208, as Granted and Certified Founder
3052 Ralph Smedley on October 22, 1941. Our Name King Boreas was selected to honor the St. Paul
3053 Winter Carnival King. The official certified permission of the reigning Boreas Rex VII, John F.
3054 Scott on November 4, 1941, made the name official.
3055 King Boreas Toastmasters Club has been singularly successful in organizing other Toastmasters
3056 Clubs, having organized fourteen to date. A few of the clubs organized by King Boreas include
3057 Capital City, Midway, Brown and Bigelow, Stillwater, and a club in Philadelphia, the
3058 Philadelphia first club.
3059
3060 King Boreas Conducted a Youth Leadership Program in March of 1970, unfortunately the
3061 record of the group has not been found.
3062
3063 This is a test!!
3064 • Hold this rectangle 10-12 inches in front of your face.
3065 • Blow on it gently.
3066 • If it turns green , call your physician, Immediately
3067 • If it turns brown, go see your dentist, ASAP
3068 • If it turns black, call your lawyer and make a will.
3069 • But if it remains the same color you are in good health. So there is no
3070 reason, on earth for you not to be at your Toastmaster meeting.
3071
3072
3073 Rules for the Toastmaster:
3074 1. Remember you are not a speaker, so don’t make a speech.
3075 2. Know parliamentary rules to keep order
3076 3. Be fair to all. The toastmaster is not a dictator, he is a referee and a pilot.
3077
3078 What kind of people join Toastmasters?
3079 1. The Art Klinefalter Agency, St. Paul, has been honored by Indianapolis Life Insurance
3080 Company, as the firm’s leading agency in Minnesota for 1969, and its 10th top agency in
3081 the country. Leading this honor, George Knuteson (King Borean) was Indianapolis
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3082 Life’s leading Salesman In Minnesota and fifth among all company salesmen across the
3083 country.
3084 2. William B Gleeson, manager of Powers Department store in Highland Park from 1961 to
3085 1966, has been named manager of the new J. B. Hudson Jewelery Store scheduled to
3086 open in Omaha, Nebraska, next May.The store will be the first entry of the Dayton-
3087 Hudson Corp. into Nebraska. Gleeson a former president of the Highland Civic
3088 Association, has also been manager of the Powers store in St. Louis Park, where he is
3089 the President of the Chamber of Commerce.
3090 3. George E. Maier, senior vice president of the Cherokee State Bank, has been elected to
3091 the executive council of the Independent Bankers Association of Minnesota.
3092 4. Neill T. Carter West St. Paul, has been appointed executive director of the Metropolitian
3093 Housing Council, a new post. Carter, has been membership director of the Citizens
3094 League. He will have his office at 7801 Metro Parkway in Minneapolis. The Council is
3095 an organization of home builders, apartment builders and remodelers.
3096
3097How would you punctuate this sentence?: “Woman without her man would be a savage!”
3098If you are a typical male you would do it this way: “Woman, without her man, is a savage.”
3099But if you are a typical female you will read it this way: “Woman, without her, man is a savage”.
3100
3101On May 16, 1970 King Boreas Toastmasters celebrated its 1500th consecutive weekly meeting.
3102This gala was hosted by Nels Femrite. Chartered in 1941, King Boreans have met every week,
3103with out fail, for nearly 29 years. King Boreans are duly proud of this achievement, which is a
3104record among the over 3600 Toastmasters clubs around the world.
3105The décor of the Lowry Hotel Spanish Room reminds one of an Iberian castle. No castle is
3106complete with out a King, Queen and Prime Minister of his magesty’s government, so we invited
3107the St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty. He Highness, Marelyn Koppy, Queen of the Snows, and
3108King Boreas Rex XXXIV, William Hite, along with active Toastmaster, Gil THoele, The Prime
3109Minister, all honored their subjects with their presence.
3110Along with the reigning monarchy, the King Boreas Club was honored with such governmental
3111dignitaries as the Mayor of St. Paul, Thomas Byrne; the witty Secretary of State of Minnesota,
3112Joseph Donovan, who had an inexhaustible repertoire of funny stories; and the new governor of
3113District 6, Bill Hamlin.
3114
3115Recollections of a Charter Member at 1500th meeting:
3116 If I were to put down all of my recollections and thoughts of 29 years as a member of
3117 King Boreas Toastmasters Club, this would have to become a book, a book of treasures.
3118 I recall very vividly the enthusiasm of the founders- Arthur Rehnberg, Dr. Warren Bacon,
3119 Victor Barquist, Arthur Kemp, Lloyd Anderson and Ed Doerman- and the rest of the
3120 Charter members of this Club. They all worked hard at building this club and beyond our
3121 club borders, they were responsible for Chartering 14 new Toastmasters clubs not only in
3122 the Twin Cities but in other states as well. Their spirit started and kept going a string of
3123 consecutive weekly meetings until it became a tradition of the club. this record is the
3124 longest in any Toastmasters club.
3125 Our club is unique in another respect, since we wanted and welcome the participation of
3126 our ladies. At least three times a year we set aside meeting to which they are invited. We
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3127 also would have completely social functions, such as pow-wows, annual picnics and
3128 Christmas parties.
3129 At the inception of our Club, through a special rant by the St. Paul Winter Carnival
3130 Association, we were given permission to use the name King Boreas. From 1947 through
3131 1954, the Club put on what we called “The Dinner of the Kings,” to which all past Kings
3132 of the Winter Carnival and their royalty attendants were invited as honored guests.
3133 I remember, too, that during World War II we had a speakers bureau which served many
3134 purposes. Probably the finest recollections of all are the growth and development of a
3135 young man who came to us with a stuttering problem which prevented him from
3136 completing even one full sentence. He left us one of our most able speakers and has made
3137 a mark for himself in his chosen profession. So many men have been helped by the
3138 Toastmasters training received in our Club.
3139 I told you in the beginning that I could write a book. I have tried to cover the highlights
3140 of our proud club history in this brief series of recollections and thoughts and to leave
3141 you with one final thought – I have enjoyed my years with the King Boreans, the people
3142 met and the friends made have added a great deal to my life’s enjoyment.
3143 Waldo Luebben.
3144
3145Herb Wegworth reported that on Thursdays he moderates A King Borean sponsored gavel Club
3146on the 5th floor of St. Joseph Hospital. With the help of the hospital staff, and especially Mrs.
3147Florence Olson, the Gavel Club program functions rather smoothly. As Chairman of this
3148program, I have tried new and different methods to persuade voluntary participation from the
3149patients of the 5th floor ward. All the patients have has some type of mental disturbance.
3150The first approach used to overcome their fear of standing before a group of people and speaking
3151is to demonstrate ways of subduing this malady. With great diplomacy (avoiding sympathy) and
3152a cheerful attitude, we ask the members to address their thoughts to the group present. All
3153personal issues are prohibited.
3154Sensitive issues have come up in which a personal issue has developed. These are arbitrarily
3155squelched by diverting the thought to another subject.
3156Evidence of appreciation is always forthcoming at the summation of the meetings. As
3157Moderator, I do have foreboding feelings, such asa; Are the methods good and helpful to them?
3158Are they being used in proper perspective to alleviate fears of responding to person-to-person
3159confrontation? After all, that is what this program is all about.
3160 But, upon my arrival at each gathering I find myself questioning my contributions. Are my
3161efforts having any effect in helping these patients regain their mental stability? This fear quickly
3162vanishes when these people voluntarily come to partake in this Gavel Club event.
3163
3164The July 8th meeting held a great example of Leadership when newly elected President proposed
3165the following slate of ideas and goals for the Club for the following term:
3166 1. The Executive Committee will meet on the first Tuesday of each month, immediately
3167 after the regular meeting, and meet for 25 minutes.
3168 2. The Educational Committee, Chaired by the Educational Vice President will meet on
3169 the second Tuesday of the month, immediately aftert the regular meeting, for 25
3170 minutes.
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3171 3. The Administrative Committee, Chaired by the Administrative Vice President, will
3172 meet on the third Tuesday of each month, Immediately after the regular meeting, for
3173 25 minutes.
3174 4. The Social and Reception Committee, Chaired by the Sergeant-at-Arms, will met on
3175 the 4th Tuesday of each month, and meet for 25 minutes.
3176 5. The Committee Chairman are free to modify the times needed for their respective
3177 meetings.
3178 6. A special Committee is to be established to be in charge of the upcoming 1,500th
3179 consecutive weekly meeting celebration.
3180 7. A special Committee be established to monitor and select participants for the Area
3181 Speech Contests. Contestants to be decided on Best Speaker points.
3182 8. The establishment of a standing Committee for the Nomination of officers.
3183 9. A special Committee to monitor and encourage the Club to strive for achieving
3184 Distinguished Club Status and winning the Club of the Year competition.
3185 10. Establishment of an Audit Committee.
3186 11. A special Committee to encourage inter-club activities.
3187 12. Establishment of a committee for the “Open Mouth Gulf Tourniment”.
3188 13. The Treasurer will report to the Club on the first Tuesday of the month.
3189 14. The Education Committee will Report on the first Tuesday of the month regarding the
3190 programs schedule and programs for the next month’s activities. They will also report
3191 on the third Tuesday on the minutes of their meeting.
3192 15. The Committees and their members will be published.
3193Owen Nelson, Educational Vice President, delineated the goals of the Educational Committee:
3194 1. Encourage old Toastmasters to complete Basic Training.
3195 2. Inform members that the new Toastmasters manuals will be arriving mid-August., and
3196 to familiarize them to the format etc. when they arrive.
3197 3. Try new ideas, on speech evaluation, less formal, structured dialogs, and panel
3198 evaluations.
3199Bob Smith, Administrative Vice President, delineated his goals for the coming term:
3200 1. Membership Committee will call members who are irregular or miss more than two
3201 meetings in a row.
3202 2. Submit to the local media the new slate of officers.
3203 3. Prepare for the 1,500th consecutive weekly meeting celebration.
3204 4. Invite the Winter Carnival Royalty and their leadership to a King Boreas meeting.
3205 5. Work on orientation material and re-issuance of the Constitution updates.
3206
3207It was suggested that the next regular meeting be a special meeting where the past officers speak
3208on their responsibilities and goals for the past year, and how they turned out, with suggestions for
3209the new officers.
3210
3211On July 15th, 1969, Elliott Karasov reported on the second “Open Mouth Golf Tournament”,
3212which was held on July 14th, Neill Carter was awarded a ball retriever for getting closest to the
3213pin on the 12th hole, although it was suggested that he could have won it on several succeeding
3214holes. Warren Wildasin won the award for the “Low Net Score”. All participants, including Herb
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3215Wegwerth, Owen Nelson, Bob Kosanke, Bill Waltz, Carter, and Wildasin were presented with
3216copys of the book “Non-Comprehensive, Professional Golf Lessons.”
3217Elliott suggested that King Boreas sponsor an Area or even District golf tournament in the future.
3218
3219On July 22nd, Kuhlmann reported a congratulations letter was received from District 6, on
3220reaching 40m members. Herb Wegwerth reported that he has agreed to head a King Boreas
3221sponsored Gavel Club at St. Josephs Hospital.
3222
3223On August 5th the following certificate was issued:
3224 In recognition of his recent progress as a Toastmaster, The King Boreas Toastmasters
3225 Club Flower Burst Award is presented this fifth day of August 1969 to
3226 Herb Wegwerth
3227 Toastmaster Wegwerth has distinguished himself and his Club through faithful
3228 attendance at weekly meetings, serving as club parliamentarian, and most recently, by
3229 taking the Chairmanship of a special standing committee.
3230 This award, however, is presented primarily in recognition of recent accomplishments as
3231 a speaker. In this important aspect of Toastmastering, Mr. Wegwerth has overcome his
3232 major speaking difficulties. In recent months, he has demonstrated mastery over speech
3233 engineering, audience contact, grammar, and word pronounciation.
3234 Robert L. Peterson, President
3235 King Boreas Toastmasters Club 208
3236
3237There was a heated discussion on October 7th when Bob Smith raised the question of how to
3238double check the date of the very first King Boreas meeting. He moved that meeting #1 be
3239considered to be the date the Club was Chartered, October 22, 1941. Warren Wildasin noted that
3240the 1000th meeting was verified, and that we could use that as a basis for determining the 1,500th
3241meeting. Waldo Luebben indicated that the Charter Members appeared to have started counting
3242on the date of the first regular meeting of the group on August 26th, 1941. It was decided that the
3243August date would be used since that seemed to be the date the counting began.
3244
3245On January 6th, Lloyd Goolsby, Past District Governor presided over the installation of the new
3246Club officers.
3247
3248The 1,500th meeting agenda shows:
3249 Nels Femrite.......................................Emcee
3250 Guest Speakers:
3251 Marelyn Koppy..................................Queen of the Snows
3252 William Hite.......................................King Boreas Rex XXXIV
3253 Gil Thoele..........................................Prime Minister
3254 Joseph Donovan.................................Secretary of the State of Minnesota
3255 Thomas Byrne....................................Mayor of St. Paul
3256 Bill Hamlin.........................................New District Governor District 6
3257
3258The financial report for the party shows a net loss of $161.99
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3259 1970-1971
3261
3262District Governor: N. William Hamlin
3263Term: 1970-1971
3264Club: Itasca 1745
3265
3267Educational Lt. Governor: Robert Haynes (King Boreas)
3268
3269
3271Big Six Digest Asst: Norman Bell (King Boreas)
3272
3273
3274King Boreas Assigned to:
3275Division 3 Governor: Neil Boerger and Bob Peterson
3276Area 12 Governor: E. Jim Easton
3277
3278Club Officers
3280President Bob Smith Dale Fisher
3281Ed. Vice President Dale Fisher Gus Filipi
3282Adm. Vice President Don Welch Ed Mogren
3283Secretary Allan Ball Roger Boland
3284Treasurer Jim Neal Med La Fond
3285Sergeant at Arms Rodger Boland Bob Goff
3286
3287From District Records:
3288District Governor Hamlin selected the following standards of performance for the year:
3289 Our Pledge---To be of service to the Clubs,
3290 Our Theme---Put Better Ideas to Work,
3291 Our Goal---To become a Distinguished District.
3292
3293Governor Hamlin also challenged each member and each club to adopt the following goals:
3294 1. Each member complete at least 6 Communication and Leadership manual
3295 speeches
3296 2. Every member sponsor at least one new member
3297 3. Every club officer attend the Fall Conference
3298 4. Every club vigorously participate in the Clun Achievement Plan
3299 5. Every club submit semi-annual reports to World Headquarters on time.
3300
3302 “WHY DADDY?”
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3303 On a sun warmed afternoon recently an ambitious, though perspiring, father and his 6 ½
3304 year old son were river-banking among the many craigs, crevices, and footpaths found
3305 below the Mississippi River Blvd. in St. Paul. This is the youngster’s first experience
3306 climbing the tree roots and rock shelves, and he was thrilled when they found the “Big
3307 sandstone cave”. In the boy’s mind he may have been climbing a mountain in some
3308 remote part of the world, but his dad was aware of the slow – cruising traffic only a
3309 hundred feet or so above them beyond the trees.
3310
3311 The trail led up beneath a concrete boulevard overpass which spanned a wide gully, and
3312 there, on the shaded walls and columns many names, wisecracks, and the inevitable
3313 vulgarities were boldly etched. The boy was just learning how to read. Sure enough, he
3314 turned to his father and asked him why all the writing was there. Somehow, dad had
3315 anticipated this, and so he began a brave but awkward lesson about how some silly
3316 people just seem to have to write on public walls, with measured reference to the
3317 vulgarities as well. With all the candor of an alert young mind, the boy remarked: “They
3318 should have just written the word ‘Love’ shouldn’t they daddy?
3319
3320 That a child so young should offer such a wise remark startled his father, then caused a
3321 flush of warmth and pride. To himself he passed on a quick but earnest prayer that such
3322 an innocent wisdom would prevail in this boy as he met the years ahead.
3323 Med LaFond
3324
3325The following article from Owen Nelson makes one pause and think: “Have things really
3326changed”
3327 HAIR
3328 Although hair is an expensive nuisance, it has an important use as a social indicator. To
3329 illustrate, everyone knows that a crew cut signifies a young – at – heart, energetic “Good
3330 Guy”. On the other hand, long hair used to denote an artist. Now, though, it shows up the
3331 bums and such… it’s hard to say what else, for today long hair means loss of other
3332 identity. A guard at the Federal Building in Minneapolis noted this recently when he said:
3333 “I didn’t notice anything else about him – he just had long hair. The all look alike to me”.
3334
3335 In between the good guys and the bums is a large group of standard haircut types who
3336 either do not care or do care. It’s so hard to tell; - unless they leave hair on their face
3337 someplace. Of course, a guy with a moustache has something to hide. What a beard
3338 means is not clear at this time. Once it was thought to indicate strength, but this idea has
3339 been put down as false advertising. It probably indicates another class of bum, with lower
3340 standards.
3341
3342 But friends, before you deal to harshly with these bums remember they’re not beyond
3343 redemption. It only takes 10 minutes and $3.00 to become a good guy, but 6 months of
3344 neglect to become a bum!
3345
3346DATELINE MAY 1971: Owen Nelson, Past President of King Boreas Toastmasters, was named
3347Division III Toastmaster of the Year by Division Governor Neil Boerger at the speech contest on
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3348April 15, 1971. Selected from among the four Area Toastmasters of the Year, Owen is now one
3349of the five men in the running for District 6 TM of the Year, to be announced at the Spring
3350Conference at the Ambassador Motel, in St Louis Park.
3351A King Borean since 1967, Owen has served the Club as Secretary, Administrative Vice
3352President, Educational Vice President, and in the first half of 1970 as the Club’s President. He is
3353currently the Area 12 Associate Governor for Education. He has been Named King Boreas
3354Toastmaster of the Year twice, in 19868 and again in 1970.
3355In addition to his Toastmastering, Owen has served two terms as Vice President of his Parent
3356Teachers Association, is Chairman of his technical group at #M, is active in MECCA
3357(Minnesota Environmental Control Citizens Association), and other organizations. We in King
3358Boreas can be Proud of Owen. He exemplifies the True Toastmaster, who has learned in
3359Toastmastering and continues to serve Toastmasters while using his talents to serve his
3360community.
3361
3362WE ARE # 6:
3363 King Boreas Toastmasters Club got back into the top ten for 1971 in District 6. The club
3364 amassed 1,436 points, which falls short of the 1,800 required for Toastmasters
3365 International Blue Ribbon status, but was good enough to give us the number 6 spot in
3366 the best district of Toastmasters International.
3367 King Boreas got a big boost in points from our Youth Leadership and Speechcraft, but
3368 fell behind on some of the bread and butter point getters of most clubs. The neglected
3369 areas were number of manual speeches. King Boreas had 75, but other clubs in the
3370 District average 171. King Boreaas had 28 guests and 11 new members, compared with
3371 the 38 guests and 15 new members of our closest rival. The other two areas where we fell
3372 short were outsides speeches and publicity.
3373 We are off to a fine start for 1972, (As of April 30th) having already sponsored a new club
3374 (100 points), and put on a Youth Leadership Program (25 points). As a result, we are sure
3375 to repeat as a Distinguished Club (1,00 points) for the 1972 Toastmaster Year; and have
3376 an excellent chance to attain Blue Ribbon (1,800 points) or even President’s Top 10
3377 (2,000) points). If we take strength in knowing our past weaknesses, we could just be the
3378 TOP CLUB in the top District in 1972.
3379
3380The King Boreas Bulletin was the best club newsletter in District 6 for the year 1971-1972. The
3381announcement and award were made by District Club Bulletin Chairman Charles House at the
3382Spring Conference on May 6th.
3383
3384Xero’s Corner sited a Department of Women’s Liberation Peerless Logic Division: Florida State
3385University’s Women’s Liberation Group, setting out to demolish the notion that a woman’s place
3386is in the kitchen, decided to raise some money. So they held a school wide bake sale.
3387
3388Bob Peterson was named to the Board of Directors of the Ramsey County Unit of the American
3389Cancer Society. He will also serve as Chairman of the Society’s Speakers Bureau and as a
3390member of it’s Public Relations Committee. As Speaker’s Bureau Chairman, Bob will be
3391responsible to schedule lay and medical personnel as speakers in the community. The
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3392appointment is a direct result of Bob’s activity in giving numerous speeches for the Cancer
3393Society in which he has enthusiastically put his Toastmaster training to work in the community.
3394Dale Fisher has been named Area 12 Governor. for the coming year, 1972 – 1973. Fisher follows
3395several other King Boreans in Toastmaster leadership, in area and District posts. Dale has served
3396as an officer in all offices in King Boreas, at least once, and as associate Governor for Area 12.
3397As Area Governor Fisher will coordinate Toastmaster programs among the clubs in the area and
3398serve as a liaison between the clubs in the area and the district. Area 12 is composed of six clubs
3399in St. Paul.
3400
3401July 11th, 1972 was a new membership bonanza with 3 new members being inducted to the Club:
3402Larry Ryle, Dave Trapp and Jerry Muggli.
3403
3404An announcement was made Saturday, June 22 at the District 6, Executive meeting that our own
3405King Borean, Norman Bell will be the Distinguished Club Plan Chairman for 1973. This
3406Chairmanship is considered the best position for growth and advancemnent in Toastmasters.
3407Previous office holders have been such TMI greats as Bob Hayes and Andy Mazzucco.
3408Norm, a Past President of King Boreas, has held the office of Associate Area Governor, Area
3409Governor, and most recently District Youth Leadership Chairman. Or hats, or should I say
3410crowns, are off to Norm with best wishes for a successful chairmanship.
3411
3412
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3413 1971-1972
3415
3416District Governor: Robert Haynes
3417Term: 1971-1972
3418Club: Metropolitan
3419
3421Public Relations: Tom Schmidt (King Boreas)
3422Youth Leadership: Norman Bell (King Boreas)
3423
3425
3427Division 3 Governor: Andy Mazzucco
3428Area 12 Governor: Ed Palmer
3429
3430Club Officers
3432President Gus Filipi Milo Osterman
3433Ed. Vice President Milo Osterman Art Koepp
3434Adm. Vice President Med La Fond Roger Boland
3435Secretary Marion Brown Roger Anderson
3436Treasurer Arthur Koepp Clarence Kutzbach
3437Sergeant at Arms Clarence Kutzback Tom Grogan
3438
3440Governor Haynes demonstrated that District meetings could be conducted with much good
3441humor while still accomplishing the purposes of the Toastmaster program. It was reputed that he
3442purchased an airplane for the District with no down payment and the first payment scheduled for
3443July 1, 1972. It may be that the next District Governor did not follow through and the plane
3444disappeared---possibly repossessed. Governor Haynes did pilot such plane on one flight to
3445Worthington with at least two very nervous passengers, Lloyd Goolsby and Andy Mazzucco.
3446
3447The Big Six Digest was renamed The Big Six Schooner.
3448
3449King Boreas #208 and Victory #221 celebrated their 30th anniversaries.
3450
3452Notes on the past year from Dale Fisher outgoing King Boreas President…Six months ago you
3453elected me to serve King Boreas as your President. I sought and accepted that position with
3454ambition and high ideals. I believe that a truly successful and dynamic organization depended on
3455the ative contributions of all the members, as individuals and as components of the
3456organizational team.
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3457Now, as I near the end of my term of office, I look back over these last 26 weeks. They have
3458been a time of considerable satisfaction and enjoyment. Most important have been the active
3459contributions of many of our individual members. Our Educational Programs, as devised by Med
3460La Fond and his committee, have maintained a high level of excellence and creativity. Our Club
3461Bulletin, edited by Milo Osterman, was rated third highest in the District.
3462It is particularly gratifying that the ambition and abilities of several of our members have been
3463recognized beyond the club level. Owen Nelson was named Toastmaster of the Year for Area 12
3464and for Division III. Bob Peterson, who is finishing his term as Area Governor, has been named
3465Speechcraft Chairman for District 6, and Norm Bell has been named to serve as the District
3466Chairman for Youth Leadership Programs.
3467Our club can be particularly proud and grateful for the initiative of Norm Bell and the added
3468leadership of Herb Wegwerth and Milo Osterman in the successful completion of our first Youth
3469Leadership Program. It was especially gratifying to me to see our Club provide this very real
3470contribution to members of our community, who are not paying dues to King Boreas.
3471King Boreas Toastmasters Club has a very distinctive history. Our members have been and
3472continue to be a very real asset to District 6 and to Toastmasters International. We will soon
3473celebrate the completion of thirty years of service to each other and our community. It has been a
3474great pleasure of me to serve this Club and to be a small part of its history.
3475
3476On June 8th, King Boreas had the Opportunity to see and hear seven very talented youngsters.
3477These were the pride of our own Norman Bell, who had given so much of his time to make a
3478thoroughly adequate, but short, Youth Leadership Program possible in the last month of the
3479school year. It was very gratifying to see how the “took the bull by the horns”, and presented
3480their subjects so very well. Toastmastering is not dropping by the wayside. Boys such as these
3481will surely carry on in a much needed world. We may be privileged to teach another class in the
3482fall.
3483
3484Some thought by Herb Wegwerth on the Youth Leadership experience are that the merits of a
3485“Youth L:eadership Program” at first seems quite invisible. The fruitien of it becomes a reality
3486through training and perseverance with youth. The average attendance has been about eight. My
3487partner, Active interested Norm Bell, has been a great help in sharing the responsibility of
3488progression in the boys. At the beginning the program was orientated in a Toastmaster format,
3489which at first seemed difficult for the boys to comprehend. We saw raised eyebrows from some
3490of them, asking why this or why that, though it eventually it was accepted as being a good idea
3491after all.
3492The group as a whole enjoyed parliamentary law and procedure. It gave them an attitude of
3493leadership and authority and we do hope they don’t usurp it but accept it with wisdom and
3494humbleness. What was the individuality of the boy and how we as adults must be cognizant to
3495guide them for the right goals. These boys are far from proficient at leadership or public
3496speaking, but show great promise as future leaders. I am sure a seed of attainment has been
3497planted. On behalf of my partner Norman Bell and myself, this has been an activity that was
3498greatly beneficial to us both.
3499
3500Try this from Med La Fond, 3 times in a row getting faster each time:
3501 A he-toad loved a she-toad, who lived up in a tree. He was a three toed tree toad,
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3502 but a two toed she-toad was she.
3503 The three toed tree toad tried to win,
3504 the she-toads friendly nod.
3505 For the he-toad loved the ground that the she-toad trod.
3506 Vainly the three toed tree toad tried,
3507 But he could not please her whim.
3508 For in her tree toad bower,
3509 With all of her veto power,
3510 She vetoed the three toed he-toad
3511
3512From a Letter dated August 19th, 1971:
3513 To: The President and members of King Boreas Toastmasters
3514
3515 Congratulations on the enviable achievement of 30 years of consecutive weekly
3516 meetings.
3517
3518 This is a standard of excellence that should be met by more clubs. You have shown it can
3519 be done and by your example and by sharing your enthusiasm and “know how” with
3520 others you can show the way.
3521
3522 It was Mrs. Hamlin’s and my privilege to be with you and enjoy the honors and gaiety of
3523 your 1500th consecutive meeting a year ago. May the same spirit ever lead you to higher
3524 levels of accomplishment and to be an example to Toastmasters Clubs everywhere.
3525
3526 Sincerely
3527 Bill Hamlin
3528 Past District Governor
3529 1970-1971
3530
3531The beginning of October until the end of November saw King Boreas held a Speechcraft
3532(Registration #1003). The registration form shows that the participants were gotten by personal
3533contact from members. The coordinator for the Speechcraft was R. T. Smith, and participants
3534were charged ten dollars for the course and materials. It was judged a huge success as from the
3535ten participants, five joined the club.
3536
3537 Owen plans a school. Owen is chairman of the Battle Creek Subcommittee for school planning.
3538This committee is responsible for forecasting the number of students expected and determining
3539the location and type of school building desirable for the new proposed Elementary School.
3540What a great example of taking Toastmastering skills into community leadership.
3541
3542On January 13th 1972, King Boreas started its second ever Youth Leadership program at the
3543Como Luthern Church. Herb Wegwerth is the Chief Advisor, assisted by Norman Bell.
3544
3545Enthusiasm makes men strong. It wakes them up, brings out their latent powers, keeps up
3546incessant action, impels to tasks requiring strength; and these develop it. Many are born to be
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3547giants, yet few grow above common men, from lack of ENTHUSIASM. They need waking up; if
3548set on fire by some eager impulse, or inspired by some grand resolve, they would soon rise head
3549and shoulders above their fellows. Sadly most sleep, doze, wait for public sentiment and cling to
3550the beaten path, dreading sacrifices, shunning hardships and die unknown, unfulfilled weaklings.
3551
3552The February 1st King Boreas predictions for 1972 state: The economy will improve, President
3553Nixon will end the Vietnam war, Nixon will be re-elcted by a landslide, The next President will
3554be a democrat.
3555
3556Charter Party Scheduled!!! The party celebrating the newest Toastmasters club, The Twin Towns
3557Toastmasters is scheduled for March 3rd. Twin Towns Toastmasters is only the latest in a long
3558line of clubs sponsored by King Boreas. More information about the party will be in the coming
3559issue of the Bulletin. Areas Speech contest a success,
3560
3561Despite the fact that King Boreas did not win the best speaker contest of the 94 people in
3562attendance 22 were from King Boreas, the largest number by far.
3563
3564The use of Logic, as a key to debate was the introduction to a DEBATE NIGHT on March 21st,
35651972. The introduction to the session on the question “SHOULD SCHOOLS BE FINANCED
3566BY PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS?” follows:
3567 The effective use of logic is the key to success when you are trying to convince your
3568 listeners. This is particularly true in a debate like we have scheduled for tonight. The
3569 speaker may have a persuasive statement , but did he convince you it was valid? To
3570 support his statement he should examine the alternatives, including those presented by his
3571 opponents, and explain why his idea is the best.
3572 In past debates we have heard statements like “Women are innately weaker than men”
3573 and “marijuana can lead to heavy drug addiction.” These statements are very persuasive
3574 if we can take them at face value. But they are generalizations that must be supported by
3575 authoritative facts.
3576 Tonight we have an opportunity to observe and judge the use of logic in “selling” a
3577 particular position. The winners of the debate will hopefully be those Toastmasters who
3578 best present the facts and logically draw them to their desired conclusion… Let the
3579 festivities begin…
3580
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3581 1972-1973
3583
3584District Governor: Robert Simonsen ATM
3585Term: 1972-1973
3586Club: Dan Patch #1280
3587
3589Distinguished Club Plan (1973): Norman Bell (King Boreas)
3590District Planning/New Club Commissioners: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
3591
3593Division 3 Governor: Lyle Canedy
3594Area 12 Governor: Dale Fisher (King Boreas)
3595
3596Club Officers
3598President Milo Osterman Art Koepp
3599Ed. Vice President Art Keopp Dick Jackson
3600Adm. Vice President Dick Jackson Marion Brown
3601Secretary Marion Brown Milt Andrus
3602Treasurer Milt Andrus Pat Kelly
3603Sergeant at Arms Pat Kelly Len Hill
3604
3606The theme from Toastmasters international was “Success is members in action”.
3607
3608Toastmasters International program for 1972-1973 was to put all members and clubs into action
3609by:
3610 1. Developing and improving communications and leadership abilities of all members to the
3611 fullest
3612 2. Setting personal communications and leadership goals and striving to reach them
3613 3. Sharing Toastmasters experiences with others and inviting them to join
3614 4. Helping to develop a standard of excellence in programming and administration at all
3615 levels of Toastmastering
3616 5. Having a net increase in members
3617 6. Participating in Toastmaasters community activities.
3618
3619District Six goals and Objectives for the year were:
3620 1. To Activate the members and clubs in the District so that the objectives of Toastmasters
3621 International could be achieved
3622 2. TO encourage the members and clubs to use and follow the educational; and leadership
3623 programs of and earn the personal recognition offered by Toastmasters International
3624 3. To utilize the proven leadership and administration abilities of prior officers for the benefit
3625 of District Six.
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3626 4. TO install new and improve existing educational and administrative programs in District
3627 Six.
3628
3629The new Evaluator Training Program Committee was charged witht eh duties of preparing and
3630presenting an Evaluator Training Program covering all aspects of Toastmasters from speakers,
3631and Toastmasters to speech contest judges. The Program was prepared, published and presented
3632in many meetings ov er the District. The members that attended found the meeting to be very
3633educational and rewarding. The committee consisted of John Gera (Chairman), Neil Boerger, Dr
3634Jerome Burtle (King Boreas), Rick Johnson, Frank Smith, Dan Vivona, and William Vornwald
3635did an outstanding job.
3636
3638“The Ten Commandments of Introducing a Speaker”:
3639 1 Thou shall introduce every speaker.
3640 2 Thou shall confer with the speaker before the meeting.
3641 3 Thou shall scan the material in the speakers background.
3642 4 Thou shall be aware of the mood and tone of the audience.
3643 5 Thou shall not use clichés.
3644 6 Thou shall use humor cautiously.
3645 7 Thou shall acquaint the audience with the speaker.
3646 8 Thou shall emphasize the importance and appropriateness of the talk.
3647 9 Thou shall be accurate.
3648 10 Thou shall climax by accurately announcing the name and title and leading the
3649 applause.
3650
3651In the October Toastmasters 48th Anniversary Issue magazine there are 2 articles that are relevant
3652today as much as or more than they were then. I have paraphrased and condensed the first article
3653to conserve some space, and I have included the second article in its entirety.
3654
3655 The New Way to Talk
3656 By David Schmidt
3657
3658 “Hey, it’s me! I’m alive; I care, I feel! What are you going to do about it?” People seem
3659 to have a recurring problem; they want to be reacted to as well as to be overwhelmed by
3660 you. That’s right --- “I want you to want to want to hear what I feel --- somewhere among
3661 your own thoughts.” That’s the common cry and the need for communication today.
3662
3663 The thirties, forties and fifties, taught those of us who ripened during those years that to
3664 get ahead you had to talk better. Toastmasters was built to help us to do a better job of
3665 communicating through our own mouths and should. But that’s not enough by itself, not
3666 TODAY! We’ve got to feel and then let ourselves share another person’s FEELINGS or
3667 we have not truly communicated. We have only passed each other on life’s highway with
3668 our bright lights on.
3669
3670 WORDS + FEELINGS = COMMUNICATION
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3671
3672 Carl Rogers, eminent psychologist, says “that to be deeply understanding and to be
3673 deeply understood” is the ultimate in communication. Empathy, rapport, sympathy and
3674 acstasy are pieces in the feeling puzzle. But the biggest part of the puzzle is the character
3675 trying to communicate without really risking feeling anything about the other person.
3676 COMMUNICATION IS NOT MEERRLY EXCHANGING WORDS AND
3677 THOUGHTS, IT COMES WHEN WE FORGET THE RISK AND ALLOW
3678 OURSELVES TO ACCEPT ANOTHER PERSON.
3679
3680 How does an old pro that has finally learned to speak without putting his foot in his
3681 mouth do something about this feeling thing? Even if you realized the truth of this “new”
3682 communication, how do you keep yourself from saying “Oh, yeah you’re right, so what
3683 else is new?” … Your brain has three basic tape recorders of information that are played
3684 by your subconscious mind as you determine what you are going to say to another
3685 person. The tape recorders are called PARENT, CHILD and ADULT. Please do not
3686 confuse these terms with what they normally mean --- we are using them in their
3687 psychological positions meaning, and not as the real people that play these rolls.
3688
3689 The first is your PARENT, for the first five years of your life you hear things like “Don’t
3690 touch the stove,” “Get out of the cookies,” “ Your father knows best.” You are
3691 progeammed externally by the parent figures in your life. Thus, good and bad, your
3692 PARENT tape recorder is forever implanted in your feelings and telling you if something
3693 is good or bad.
3694
3695 The second is your CHILD tape, this tape is in touch with your raw emotions. It says
3696 “But I like eating cookies,” It’s fun to do what I want,” and “I feel my decisions are better
3697 than anyone else’s.” Tis is the part of you that lets you feel, love, hurt and enjoy life. So
3698 you spend roughly the first 5 years of your life in conflict over the PARENT and CHILD
3699 trying to control your actions and thoughts.
3700
3701 The third is your ADULT tape, this tape is your rational decision making tape. The
3702 CHILD says, “I’d like to hit you in the mouth,” meanwhile the PARENT says, “You
3703 musn’t hit other people,” and your ADULT listens to both tapes asking “Why? What will
3704 result? Will it help or hurt me in the long run?” and if it is in control, The ADULT tape is
3705 the one you need to play and listen to the most often. Thye ADULT is the tape that really
3706 communicates on a grown up level.
3707
3708 For example when another person makes a prejudicial PARENT remark, then you can
3709 decide which tape to answer from. If you answer as another PARENT, you further a
3710 negative conversation and perpetuate a prejudice. If you answer as an ADULT, it may
3711 well take several more transactions to bring the other person to the ADULT level. If you
3712 answer as a CHILD, he may think you are not listening, crazy, misinformed, or at the
3713 very least not someone to talk to.
3714
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3715 Talking to a person with a prejudicial PARENT, (or a very opinionated person), is very
3716 difficult. How do you get them to talk from their ADULT? Some people have such a
3717 strong PARENT tape that no manner of ADULT can get them to move from their
3718 PARENT position. “I know a woman that went to a football game and was convinced
3719 that the players in the huddle were talking about her. A PARENT can corrupt or
3720 contaminate an ADULT, as well as be a guide and direct a person’s behavior.
3721
3722 But do we not have a much better chance of talking as ADULTS (accepting, questioning
3723 and reasoning), if we communicate from our ADULT tapes, rather than knee jerk
3724 reacting as a PARENT or CHILD?
3725
3726 Emotional situations often cause us to play a kind of game with the other person. The
3727 ADULT recognizes when he’s p[laying a game, tunes out his PARENT and CHILD tapes
3728 and tunes in the ADULT tape. This allows the individual to stop the game and move to
3729 real levels of understanding with the other person.
3730
3731 Some of the most popular games are:
3732 1. Let’s you and me fight.
3733 2. Now I’ve got you, you S.O. B.
3734 3. See what you made me do.
3735 4. If it weren’t for you I…
3736 5. Yes, but it will not work.
3737 6. I’m only thinking of you dear.
3738 7. It is so awful.
3739 8. You’re absolutely right, sweetheart. At least in public.
3740
3741 Each of these games require a tremendous amount of energy and playing ability by the
3742 individual which probably comes naturally. All are forms of manipulation and are used
3743 by individuals who listen very attentively to either there PARENT or CHILD tapes.
3744
3745 Eric Berne explains in detail how some of these games are played. The effective
3746 communicator identifies the games and develops a sense of understanding and often
3747 humor regarding them. But that doesn’t mean that games are humorous in all situations. It
3748 merely means that the ability to be able to recognize them, to be able to laugh at yourself
3749 (if you decide to play them), to recognize when you are not being honest, and to do
3750 something about it, this is an Ability that the ADULT must develop. One day Mr.
3751 Schmidt notes he shut his thumb in a car door that his wife had left openhe shouted
3752 “Sweetheart, see what you made me do!” came out of his mouth before he realized what
3753 he was saying. That was certainly his CHILD talking. We can learn to handle our
3754 transactions with other people both from recognizing how childish or prejudicial many of
3755 our remarks are.
3756
3757 He goes on to say that “After returning home from a party or other social events in the
3758 past, my wife would often ask what a good looking girl was wearing, and I used to tell
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3759 her in some detail. Now if she asks me I make a remark like, “Who is Betty?” While this
3760 may in fact still be a game, it certainly produces a more satisfactory result.”
3761
3762 Nine Ways to Improve Your Communications.
3763
3764 1. Turn off any distractions, such as televisions, radios etc.
3765 2. Try to avoid getting into an argument with the person.
3766 3. Compliment the person before delving into sensitive issues.
3767 4. Sometimes people will make small talk but long for real communications, learn to
3768 tell the difference.
3769 5. Smile and nod in agreement when someone else is complimented.
3770 6. When you catch someone’s eye across the room, nod or other wise acknowledge
3771 there look.
3772 7. Learn to differentiate when a formal address and a familiar address is called for
3773 with someone.
3774 8. When you met an old friend in a social situation, be sure to include them in your
3775 network.
3776 9. Be willing to remain honest, but tactful in all your comments.
3777
3778 Understanding how and what we say in our communications may affect others and look
3779 honestly at ourselves. We must also realize some people will respond from their CHILD
3780 or PARENT selves, and learn how to either redirect or respond to their way of
3781 communicating will avoid senseless arguments. By learning to understand honest
3782 communications and risks of trying to understand other people, you can become a better
3783 communicative person. Today’s world requires a knowledge and an acceptance of
3784 feelings as well as words in order to achieve the ultimate of human understanding or real
3785 communications.
3786
3787
3788The second article is in answer to what is a Toastmasters meeting supposed to be.
3789
3790 This is the Standard of Excellence in a Toastmasters Meeting.
3791 By Quentin J. Porter
3792
3793 In response to many club officer’s requests that Toastmasters International provide a
3794 “Standard of Excellence” for club meeting programs, a Toastmasters Club Meeting of
3795 Tomorrow has been devised..
3796
3797 The club meeting of tomorrow combines many new ideas with ideas already being used
3798 with success in meeting the needs of members throughout Toastmasters Internationsl.
3799 The following ideas present an opportunity for your club members to exercise their own
3800 initiative in encouraging variety and flexibility in club programming. It should be noted
3801 that following the exact procedure in club meetings would not serve the intended purpose
3802 of this plan.
3803
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3804 When you achieving the “Standards of Excellence” for each segment of the meeting: pre-
3805 program preparations, the opening and business session, Table Topics, prepared
3806 speeches, evaluation, awards ceremony, closing, and post-meeting activities, will result in
3807 attaining a “Standard of Excellence” for the entire program.
3808
3809 One format for a club meeting of tomorrow will follow this pattern:
3810
3811 PRE-PROGRAM PREPARATION
3812 Three sergeants-at-arms arrive at the meeting place early and arrange the room.
3813
3814 This involves placing the charter, the club banner, and when appropriate the national flag,
3815 setting up the timing device, arranging the members name badges, guest book, magazines
3816 and promotional materials, placing ballots, bullitens, or programs at each members and
3817 guests places, setting up the head table, arranging the club bulletin board, and diplaying
3818 the club library and trophies.
3819
3820 As members begin arriving, one of the sergeant at arms stops arranging the room and
3821 begins greeting members and guests. The others join him after completing the meeting
3822 arrangements. They greet each guest and make a special effort to introduce him to other
3823 members., provide him with a guest badge, explain in general what Toastmasters club
3824 meetings are like, and discuss the Toastmasters educational and leadership programs.
3825
3826 OPENING THE MEETING
3827 When a meeting is about to start, a sergeant at arms asks members and guests to move to
3828 the meeting room and take their places.
3829
3830 When eve4ryomne is in their place the Educational Vice-President announces any
3831 program changes before the meeting is opened by the President. No further
3832 announcements or comments about program changes are made.
3833
3834 The sergeant at arms now asks everyone to stand while he introduces the club President,
3835 who moves to the lectern and calls the meeting to order.
3836
3837 The opening ceremony often begins with an invocation and when appropriates the pledge
3838 to the flag. After all are seated, the President introduces the guests, or calls on each host
3839 to introduce his guest, and then the meal, if one is served is distributed.
3840
3841 THE BUSINESS MEETING
3842 The business session involves good parliamentary procedure.
3843
3844 It features the committee reports, and probably a motion on an item of business,
3845 discussion, and a vote. Maximum efficiency and a minimum amount of time are
3846 necessary during the business meeting. Proper parliamentary procedure is adhered to and
3847 committees have resolved minor issues ahead of time.
3848
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3849 Another segment of the business meeting is the Administrative Vice-President’s (now
3850 Membership Vice-President’s) new member application report that one of the guests
3851 wishes to become a member of the club.
3852
3853 With the second reading of his application and inquiries regarding his background, the
3854 prospective member and other guests are escorted from the room by the sergeant at arms.
3855
3856 Upon a favorable vote on the membership application, the sergeant at arms escorts the
3857 new member and other guests into the room he then escorts the new member to the
3858 President as all members give the new Toastmaster a standing ovation.
3859
3860 During the induction ceremony, the club Vice-President of Membership charges the new
3861 member with the responsibilities of membership.
3862
3863 The President then presents the new Toastmaster with a membership pin, and informs
3864 him of his responsibility to attend meetings regularly, to participate in the Toastmasters
3865 programs, and to share his ideas and efforts with the club.
3866
3867 The Educational Vice-President informs the new Toastmaster that the Educational Vice-
3868 President is responsible for helping meet the educational desires of the new member. He
3869 presents him a Communications and Leadership Manual and introduces him to and
3870 experienced club member who will serve as his mentor. He will then inform the new
3871 member that his mentor has pledged to offer guidance in his efforts to achieve his goals
3872 in Toastmasters.
3873
3874 The Administrative Vice-President advises the new member of his responsibility to
3875 support the Toastmasters programs, participate on club committees, and be active in the
3876 clubs membership building program. He encourages the new member to develop his
3877 communication and leadership abilities so he can participate in the clubs Youth
3878 Leadership Program, Speechcraft, Speakers Bureau, or Flying Squad.
3879
3880 TABLE TOPICS
3881 The educational portion of the meeting starts with Table Topics. The President explains
3882 why a Toastmaster of the meeting is selected and introduces him.
3883
3884 The Toastmaster of the meeting explains the duties of the Timer, Grammarian, Table
3885 Topic Master, and General Evaluator and introduces them as he maks his remarks.
3886
3887 The Table Topics master is introduced by the Toastmaster of the meeting and provides
3888 topics that encourage deep feeling and response. When the Table Topics session is
3889 completed, control of the meeting is returned to the Toastmaster of the meeting.
3890
3891 A break is called before the prepared speech portion of the program. During the break the
3892 officers move away from the head of the table and the scheduled speakers move to the
3893 front of the room.
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3894 PREPARED SPEECHES
3895 The Toastmaster of the meeting introduces the speakers with penetrating, well thought
3896 out introductions, and ties each speaker’s background and knowledge of the subject to the
3897 topic on which he is speaking.
3898
3899 The Toastmaster of the meeting provides an imaginative transition between each speaker
3900 and each speech subject.
3901
3902 After all prepared speeches are completed, the Toastmaster of the meeting calls on the
3903 speakers’ evaluators.
3904
3905 The evaluator discusses in depth one ore two areas of potential improvement and
3906 demonstrates how each can be accomplished. He does not enumerate and comment on
3907 each of the points in the evaluation guide in the speakers manual, but selects one or two
3908 which will be most beneficial to the speaker.
3909
3910 PROGRAM EVALUATION
3911 The Toastmaster of the meeting introduces the General Evaluator, who calls for the timer,
3912 “Ah” counter, and grammarian for their evaluations. While these are being given, voting
3913 for the Table Topics winner, the best speaker, and the best evaluator takes place. The
3914 ballots are collected by the sergeant at arms and tabulated immediately.
3915
3916 The General Evaluator provides the evaluation of the meeting. He summarizes the topics
3917 and speech content of the Table Topics session and evaluates the efficiency and
3918 procedure of the business meetin, the quality of the prepared speeches and evaluations,
3919 and the conduct of the meeting in general.
3920
3921 RECOGNITION AND CLOSING
3922 The awards are presented by the previous meeting’s winners. The Toastmaster of the
3923 meeting makes the presentation in the absence of the previous winner.
3924
3925 The Toastmaster of the meeting then recalls the President to direct the closing ceremony.
3926
3927 The President again recognizes the guests and invites their comments on the meeting. He
3928 extends a personal invitation to each guest to attend the next meeting, giving time, date,
3929 and location. The President also introduces visiting area or district officials and invites
3930 them to comment on current area or district activities. No further business pending, the
3931 President closes the meeting.
3932
3933 POST MEETING ACTIVITIES
3934 The Educational Vice-President and the Administrative Vice-President meet with the
3935 guests and their hosts. they review the member program content (communication and
3936 Leadership manuals) and the responsibilities and cost of membership.
3937
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3938 The President writes a letter inviting the guest to the next meeting and includes a copy of
3939 the club bulletin which mentions the guest’s name and that of his host.
3940
3941 * * * *
3942
3943 The STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE saet for Toastmasters club meeting of tomorrow
3944 stresses efficiency, creative programming, and educational accomplishments. Less
3945 tangible but equally important are fellowship, satisfying each members reason for
3946 joining, and increasing membership participation. Club officers will strengthen their
3947 leadership abilities by motivating members to attend regularlyand by giving them the
3948 opportunity to serve and grow by advancing through the Toastmasters programs.
3949
3950 The Toastmasters Club Meeting of Tomorrow is for the man on the move.
3951
3952THAT WAS A LOUSY SPEECH CHARLIE BROWN!
3953Dale Fisher gave us an insightful look at evaluations using the Charlie Brown characters as a
3954model.
3955
3956 The comic strip, Peanuts,” has become dear to the hearts and imaginations of millions of
3957 readers across the country and around the world. It is a microcosm of our society, an
3958 unabashed portrayal of all that is good and bad in mankind. Theologians have looked to
3959 Charles Schultz’s characters as a study of man’s relationship to his fellow men and to his
3960 God.
3961
3962 We in Toastmasters can also look to these lovable characters for clues on how to help
3963 ourselves and others. Since evaluations are the life-blood of our growth within
3964 Toastmasters, let us look at several of the Peanuts characters as they might serve as
3965 Toastmasters evaluators. How much of ourselves and our own characteristics do we see
3966 in each of the characters?
3967
3968 Charlie Brown is the epitome of the “nice guy.” He so earnestly wants everyone to like
3969 him that he is careful not to offend anyone. He’s wishy-washy. He isn’t sure of himself
3970 enough to help others. In his evaluation, Charlie would say, “That was a nice speech,
3971 Linus. It was one of the best I ever heard you give.” But he would give no suggestions for
3972 improvement.
3973
3974 Linus is even more insecure than Charlie Brown. He is not willing to try new
3975 approaches. In his evaluations Linus would cling to his “security blanket” of tried trite
3976 clichés. “You had good gestures,” Linus would say, “and your opening caught our
3977 attention.” While his critiques may be helpful, they are trite, boring, and unimaginative.
3978
3979 Schroeder, the Beethoven-inspired pianist, is generally pre-occupied with his own
3980 thoughts and interests. When it comes time to give his evaluation, he realizes he wasn’t
3981 listening closely to the speech and has to scramble to present even an inadequate critique.
3982
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3983 Lucy, is the hypercritical fuss-budgeet. An egotist, she is more concerned with showing
3984 off her own intelligence than helping others. Her evaluations would be based on the
3985 belief that one can appear greater by degrading others. She fails to remember that “He has
3986 a right to criticize who has a heart to help.”
3987
3988 Snoopy, our model evaluator, is truly man’s best friend because in a friendly, accepting
3989 manner. He is creative, lively and objective. He enjoys what he does and attacks every
3990 challenge with enthusiasm and imagination. While not self-seeking, Snoopy recognizes
3991 the weaknesses of others, but also sees their strengths. By emphasizing the speaker’s
3992 good points, Snoopy can help him grow and overcome his weaknesses.
3993
3994 Which of the Peanut’s characters are you in your evaluations? We all have known Lucys
3995 and the Linuses. Wouldn’t you rather be a Snoopy? “You can do it Charlie Brown!”
3996
3997A discussion on November 14th 1972 would lead to a change in King Boreas that would forever
3998change the face and atmosphere of King Boreas.
3999
4000 On November 21st, we will, according to the motion tabled last week, consider petitioning
4001 the Toastmasters International Board of Directors for permission to admit women into
4002 membership. Dale fisher stated, “I believe this is worthy of consideration. It was a
4003 pleasant and educational experience to speak to a “mixed” audience during SpeechCraft.
4004
4005 However, it may not be feasible to expect approval of this request. The following is an
4006 excerpt from the Toastmasters International Annual Report for 1971-72:
4007
4008 “Under a provision of the Constitution and Bylaws permitting the Board of
4009 Directors to make exceptions to membership criteria, 185 clubs were approved for
4010 Constitution and Bylaw changes to provide for open membership which then
4011 provided opportunity to accept women members. These exceptions were granted
4012 to clubs affiliated with government, business, or organizations requiring open
4013 membership for organization-sponsored and assisting clubs. The clubs were
4014 required to petition the Board and furnish full evidence that their sponsoring
4015 organization required this exception in order to continue support of the clubs.”
4016
4017 Dale Fisher stated “From this we can realize that it is possible to gain such
4018 permission if a club is required by its circumstances to admit women. This is a
4019 sensitive issue for some members of King Boreas, and we must carefully consider
4020 the ramifications of such a move. If the club considers the issue carefully and
4021 gains general consent, it is hoped that we can proceed with our petition to
4022 Toastmasters International.”
4023
4024 Owen Nelson added his opinion on the matter by saying “Toastmasters offers an
4025 unequaled opportunity to learn better communications. Many of us use these
4026 communications skills in our business and community endeavors.. It does indeed
4027 seem wrong to me that these opportunities are in fact unequal; that some people
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4028 we work with cannot benefit from them simply because they are females. I
4029 believe King Boreas Toastmasters membership and experience should be open to
4030 anyone who can benefit from Toastmaster training.”
4031
4032 Norman Bell added, “Maybe, just maybe King Boreas made the SpeechCraft
4033 course too challenging for SpeechCrafters Mukherjee and Lasley, that they both
4034 expressed the feeling that this is a great club and want to enthusiastically join up.
4035
4036 Our November 21st 1972, meeting “With Thanks” yielded a lively discussion on 2 very
4037 important issues. The first concerned requesting information from Toastmasters International on
4038 the eligibility of women to join King Boreas Toastmasters Club. The second was on the time
4039 and place of the Christmas party.
4040 The womens eligibility question was brought off the table by a motion from Norm Bell. The
4041 motion was amended by Owen Nelson to read that we request that the two SpeechCrafters
4042 Lasley and Mukherje be “eligible” for membership. After a discussion on the proper procedure
4043 for resolving the matter, a vote was taken and the amendment passed. We are now awaiting the
4044 ruling from the Toastmasters International office.
4045
4046 Some humor was shared in 1972:
4047 An employee worked at the same company and for the same boss for 25 years,
4048 when he left the employee asked for a letter of recommendation. The boss wrote
4049 “Sam Brown has worked for me for over 25 years, and when he finally left I was
4050 completely satisfied.”
4051
4052 A couple went to the grocery store and left their baby in a buggy by the door,
4053 when they came out the wife screamed someone took our baby and the buggy and
4054 left a different one here, the husband said sush woman this buggy is a lot better
4055 than the one we had.
4056
4057 A husband waiting for his wife to get dressed for a party was overheard saying
4058 “Dear the invitation said come as you are, not how you were 20 years ago.”
4059
4060King Boreas was awarded the Toasmasters International Blue Ribbon Distinguished Club Plan
4061award for 1972.
4062
4063March 5th saw a flock of members take an inactive status, Med LaFond, John Amey, Nels
4064Femrite, and August Filipi. It was good to have Nels Femrite rejoin King Boreas in November of
40652011.
4066
4067King Borean Bob Peterson was elected Toastmaster of the year for Area 12. He then went on to
4068win Division 3 Toastmaster of the Year.
4069
4070On April 26th 1973, Milt Andrus, Secretary of King Boreas sent a letter to John Tyrell, Manager
4071membership and club services Toastmasters International, requesting an update on the “Request
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4072for Exception on the membership of Laskey and Mukherjee, and also asking for the course
4073numbers for the SpeechCraft and Youth Leadership courses held during the past year.
4074
4075An Irish Blessing to all “May you never give a speech so dull and boring that even your own
4076tongue falls asleep.”
4077
4078King Boreas was informed by the District Governor that there is a proposed change to
4079Toastmasters International By-Laws to allow women to join and also to lower the minimum age
4080of membership to 18. Maybe it was our petition that started this whole chain of events.
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4081 1973-1974
4083
4084District Governor: Don Plaskett DTM
4085Term: 1973-1974
4086Club: Nanibijou #2090
4087
4088
4089District Officers;
4090Division 3 Governor: Norman Bell (King Boreas)
4091
4093Distinguished Club Plan: Dale Fisher (King Boreas)
4094
4095King Boreas Assigned to
4096Division 3: Norman Bell (King Boreas)
4097 Area 12 Governor: David St. Croix
4098
4099Club Officers
4101President Marion Brown
4102Ed. Vice President Richard Jackson
4103Adm. Vice President Milt Andrus
4104Secretary Larry Gerdine
4105Treasurer Larry Ryle
4106Sergeant at Arms David Kopesky
4107
4109Don Plaskett assumed the leadership of District Six amid preparation for the celebration Of
4110Toastmasters International’s 50th Anniversary in 1974.. He was the first Canadian to hold this
4111office in our District and the first to in our District to attain his Distinguished Toastmaster Award
4112(DTM). During his term Lyle Canedy of Shrine 590, Norman Bell of King Boreas #208, Ewald
4113Koepsell of Rochester #271 and Andy Mazzucco of Legion Rostrum #374 also achieved their
4114DTM status.
4115
4116The Big Six Schooner was renamed the Big Six Digest.
4117
4118The 1973 year started out with the tragic Death of committee man Jim Lewis a member of
4119Knights of Columbus 1943 in Duluth. Also passing away were John Harrison Former Area 18
4120Governor and member of Einar Lauley #1250; Ed Burrows, long time member of Wenell #435;
4121and Waldo Luebben. a charter member of King Boreas #208.
4122
4124Betcha Didn’t Know:
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4125 That so many people make such a mess of their personal finances, that you would swear
4126 they getting advice from the government.
4127
4128 You should never by anything with a handle or power cord, it means work.
4129
4130 Most of us are masters at making the simple complicated.
4131
4132 Back in the fling days a skirt “half way to her knees” was from the floor.
4133
4134 Many people think that they are so good that they would rather be right than be pleasant.
4135
4136 To be born a gentleman has nothing to do with you, but to die one is a true
4137 accomplishment.
4138
4139 Reading makes a well rounded person, but so does a bag of chips and a six pack of beer.
4140
4141 Confronting a seventy-five year old spinster at the wheel, the policeman asked “Didn’t
4142 you hear me whistle and ask you to stop?” “I most certainly did” The old lady twinkled,
4143 “But I never flirt when I am driving, it just is not safe to do.”
4144
4145To gain skill in analytical listening, try to accustom yourself to making an outline of each speech
4146you hear. When the subject of the speech is announced, figure out in your own mind what the
4147speaker may be trying to accomplish. Make a note of it. Perhaps he will indicate his intention in
4148his opening remarks. Certainly he should give some indication of purpose.
4149Note his opening. Note his first point, when he comes to it. Note each succeeding point, trying to
4150distinguish clearly in your mind when he finishes one section and starts the next one.
4151Try to be very clear about his conclusion --- when it starts, and how it “concludes”’ and whether
4152it stops at the right place.
4153Then ask yourself if he “delivered” his message. Did he convince you on his topic?
4154The habit of analyzing the speech as you listen is one of the best ways to improve your own
4155organization of material and it is an excellent method for fixing in your memory information and
4156ideas that you should remember.
4157For someone to communicate with others it is as important to listen well and speak well. To
4158transfer thought, a skill in listening is as or more important that the essential skill of speaking
4159well. Train your self to do both to a superior level.
4160
4161Ten Commandments of Discussion Versus Argument
4162 1. SPEAK UP CLEARLY AND ARTICULATELY --- Discussion is not a license to
4163 mumble.
4164 2. ORGANIZE YOUR SPEAKING ---So not ramble, but speak directly to the point,
4165 enumerating items if needed for clarification.
4166 3. ORGANIZE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ---Do not contribute double-headed or
4167 triple-headed questions or comments.
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4168 4. USE FACTS AND VALID EVIDENCE ONLY ---Beware of vague statements,
4169 unspecified evidence, lacking generalities, nail down your statements with fact, not
4170 fiction.
4171 5. CONFLICT IS NOT NECESSARILY A BAD THING --- Do not fly or resent a
4172 tension situation – conflict can be encouraged, but it must be a conflict of IDEAS,
4173 NOT PERSONALITIES!
4174 6. PARTICIPATE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ---Do not restrict yourself to limited,
4175 accepting or fellowship contributions – keep clearly in mind the power dimensions of
4176 the people involved, both those present and also those affected by the group and this
4177 topic.
4178 7. LISTEN EQUALLY ---Do not “tune out” top aspects of the discussion that do not
4179 interest you or pertain to you; rather keep the whole discussion in front of you.
4180 8. ORDER IS IMPORTANT --- TO participant and the discussion as a whole – follow
4181 the agenda and either supply or ask for necessary internal summaries on the
4182 discussion.
4183 9. GIVE EACH PARTICIPANT ADEQUATE RESPECTFUL TIME ---Do not
4184 dominate the discussion – assist the leader in allowing, even encouraging, each
4185 participant to gain fair time for expression of their views.
4186 10. REACH THOUGHT OUT CONCLUSSIONS --- Do not allow discussion to flounder
4187 on methods – the basic reason you are discussing is to reach conclusions – get them
4188 down clearly and concisely.
4189
4190The November 1973 Bulletin carried the following article:
4191 On November 20th, King Boreans will formally consider an amendment to our Bylaws to
4192 make our elections and terms of office annual rather than the current semi-annul as they
4193 are now. The proposed changes shall be under Article IV of the Bylaws to our
4194 Constitution. Section 3 shall read; “Election of officers shall be held at the first meeting
4195 in December (delete “and July”). New officers shall take office at the first meeting in
4196 January (delete “and July”) and shall serve for a term of 12 (instead of 6) months and
4197 until their successors are elected and qualified.”
4198
4199 Any changes to our bylaws should not be taken lightly. Accordingly, many of us have
4200 been considering this change for ast least the past three years. The decision to propose
4201 this change is based on a serious desire to make our club an even stronger, more dynamic
4202 organization. It is appropriate that we do this on the eve of Toastmaasters’ Fiftieth
4203 Anniversary, with the theme, “Forward from Fifty to club program excellence.”
4204
4205 There are several reasons that we believe annual elections will make King Boreas an even
4206 stronger club. The first reason is that currently we do not have enough newer but
4207 experienced members to change officers every six months. When we considered this
4208 change several years ago, our membership was larger and we had more men to choose
4209 from. Anyone who has served on the nominating committee in the past two or three years
4210 knows how difficult it is to find members to serve as officers.
4211
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4212 Knowledge of the duties of office and experience is vital to the optimal performance in
4213 office. One of the primary purposes of Toastmasters is to give our members training and
4214 experience in leadership through holding club and area offices. This has been used as an
4215 argument for more frequent elections, to give more members an opportunity to gain
4216 experience in office. We know that an officer continues to grow and learn his
4217 responsibilities as he serves his term. We also know that it often takes three or four
4218 months to geet eh “feel” of his job. Until an officer can gain more experience and feel
4219 more comfortable with his job, he usually relies on what his predecessors have done and
4220 is unable to be innovative. Whjen officers are changed every six months they do not have
4221 an opportunity to adequately learn their jobs and put their ideas into practice. Norr does
4222 the club reap the rewards of more experienced officers who have the time to experiment
4223 with new ideas.
4224
4225 If we decide to install officers in January, to serve for the calendar year, we believe our
4226 entire organization and programming will be stronger. Since September and October are
4227 the most important months for recruiting new members, we need a club that runs
4228 smoothly and obviously Has something to offer potential members. It seems evident that
4229 this could be accomplished better by having leaders with nine months experience rather
4230 than only a few months in office. The mood of the club is often determined by the
4231 confidence and enthusiasm of the club officers. The confidence and ability gained with
4232 experience has been evident when Milo and Art served second terms.
4233
4234 Will our potential officers be willing to serve this longer term of office? At least some of
4235 our members have expressed such a willingness. The longer term will have to be
4236 considered by anyone who chooses to run for office, but we do not believe it will make
4237 much difference in our members willingness to serve. In fact, this change may make the
4238 elections les automatic and more attractive. Competition for office will certainly enhance
4239 our interest in elections and will better prepare our members for similar endeavors
4240 beyond our club.
4241
4242 King Boreas is a great club with a long tradition of leadership. We are proposing this
4243 change in our bylaws with the conviction that twelve-month terms of office will
4244 strengthen our club as well as the members themselves. The following members are a few
4245 of the active King Boreans who endorse this proposal: Milt Andrus, Norman Bell, Owen
4246 Nelson, Bob Smith, Bob Peterson and Dale Fisher.
4247
4248Toastmasters now organizing in Forest Lake
4249After the August Directors meeting where it was decided that Toastmasters International would
4250admit women members Med LaFond continued his work on starting a new Toastmasters club,
4251the following article was published in the area newspaper:
4252
4253 Med LaFond, Chisago City, and Greg Carlson. Lindstrom, prepare for the organizational
4254 meeting of the proposed North Northeast Area Toastmasters Club. That meeting will
4255 take place Wed. Oct 10 at the Flare restaurant in Forest Lake. The proposed club will
4256 include Forest Lake, Chisago Lakes and surrounding areas. LaFond a veteran
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4257 Toastmaster, says that 20 individuals are needed to charter a new club. Men and women
4258 are urged to join.
4259 “Toastmasters is looking to help men and women who care where they are going,” says
4260 LaFond. Toastmasters learn public speaking and leadership skills by doing. They are
4261 afforded practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over
4262 meetings. The organizational meeting Wednesday will include a light dinner. Those
4263 wishing to make reservation or inquire further should call Med LaFond, 257-7115 Greg
4264 Carlson, 257-7460, or Carl Conrad, 715-646-2301.
4265
4266The September-October Speechcraft yielded 4 new members: Jerry Burtle, Jim Vann, David
4267Remes, and Russ Wann.
4268
4269PRACTICE SPEECH ANALYSIS
4270PREPERATION MEANS PRACTICE
4271Once you have established your notes, preparation becomes merely a matter of rehearsal. Don’t
4272wait for an uninterrupted evening in the quiet of your boudoir. It probably will never happen.
4273Practice your speech anytime you have five or ten minutes away from other pressing issues. You
4274can practice your speech while walking t o your car, leave your card game and practice at lunch.
4275You can go over your speech at least twice between your soup and sandwich. Practice while
4276driving to and from work. You may get a few curious looks as you expound to yourself while
4277waiting for the traffic light to change but the end result will be worth these minor social
4278discomforts, besides chances are you will never see the guy in the car next to you ever again. If
4279you have a recorder, record your speech (as written) and play it back several times, evaluating it
4280as you would evaluate it at a club meeting. Play it back as you go to and from work, the store
4281etc. the more you hear and practice it the better it will get to be.
4282One word of caution, Learn your opening perfectly! If you stumble over your first sentence it
4283will take you half of your speech to recover. Another thing: unless you have a real “wing
4284Dinger,” be very cautious about opening your speech with a joke. It’s almost impossible to
4285launch enthusiastically into a speech after laying a monstrous egg at the opening.
4286 Now, when you walk to the lectern on the day of your speech, you will have in your hand a
4287folder displaying not only your well organized notes, but a folder also containing the complete,
4288finished draft of your speech (staple it under one page of your notes). You will have a folder to
4289which you may add to your evaluator’s sheet and listeners’ comment slips; a folder which can
4290become one of many others in your growing file of Toastmasters speeches. You will have a
4291folder which guarantees that several hours of thought and effort will not be lost and forgotten,
4292but will be available for instant recall when it is needed again.
4293
4294A GOOD FRIEND IS GONE…
4295Our membership was deeply saddened with the passing of our beloved and great “Mr.
4296Toastmaster” of our King Boreas Club. Mr. Waldo Luebben was born on February 25th, 1898,
4297with death coming on January 30th 1974. He was a charter member of our club when it was
4298organized in 1941.
4299Mr. Luebben was instrumental during the many faithful years that he continued his attendance,
4300demonstrating his admirable convictions on the truths of good Toastmastering. He enjoyed
4301tremendously his mingling with his cultivating his many friendships with the members of the
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4302club. Waldo Luebben was a very proud member, as proud of our organization as any one could
4303be. He was a true and a devoted man to this cause. He was a very definite and considerate
4304speaker to be able to count on to refresh the Speechcrafter or guest on the many blessings of
4305Toastmastering. Waldo had a very fine wisdom to promote the very best evaluations of a
4306speaker, that would build hi up rather that tear him down.
4307The fruitfulness of his labors has indeed rubbed of on many of us, who have had the courage to
4308dedicate ourselves to the task of trying to carry out his ideas.
4309Funeral services will be held for Waldo Luebben, on Saturday. Pallbearers are Warren Wildasin,
4310Herb Wegwerth, Dale Fisher, Bob Peterson, Don Blomberg, and Milo Ostermann, all members
4311of King Boreas.
4312
4313WALDO LUEBBEN EULOGY By Bob Peterson
4314“You never hurt yourself when you help another.” These were the words of wisdom that Waldo
4315Luebben gave out when called upon to speak to a large Toastmasters gathering. Waldo Luebben
4316was a giant among men, a redwood among cedars; who through his constant devotion to the
4317cause of Toastmasters has nourished many men to be the best they are capable of being.
4318Waldo Luebben was the last remaining Charter Member of King Boreas Toastmasters Club and a
4319Toastmaster of over thirty-two years when he died. He was forty-one years old when he joined
4320Toastmasters, and then helped form King Boreas a couple years after fist joining. He was the
4321average age of the new thirty members of the new King Boreas Club. The fourth President of the
4322club, he was active as a speaker, winning the area speech contest in 1945 and giving many
4323outside speeches, especially for blood for the Red Cross. The Dinner of the Kings sponsored by
4324the King Boreas Club found Waldo a prime helper of his Toastmaster friend Tracy Jeffers.
4325His Toastmaster training led him to the honor of being the first Mayor of Maplewood; to be
4326knighted Sir baldy by Boreas Rex; the Good Neighbor to the North by WCCO, and countless
4327other honors.
4328All these superlatives aside, Waldo Luebben will be remembered by hundreds of King Boreans
4329who came into contact with his warm personality. Waldo through his weekly attendance at out
4330meetings, instilled a spirit of friendship into the membership. Through his watchful eyes and
4331encouragement we grew from mumbling, babbling freshman to poised and deliberate speakers.
4332Because of his influence in the men of King Boreas, the Spirit of Waldo Luebben will never die.
4333
4334May 2, 1974, St Paul Dispatch article:
4335Newest Toastmasters club Chartered:
4336Chain of Lakes Toastmasters Club, the newest in District Six, and the offspring of King Boreas,
4337will receive it’s Charter at a Charter Party on Friday May 24th, 1974. The Club was organized
4338and is now flourishing as a result of the efforts of former King Borean Med LaFond. Since King
4339Boreas is sponsoring the new club. The Charter party is an event which should be attended by all
4340King Boreans. Tickets are to be available from Dale Fisher. Plan to come, have a good time, and
4341show your support for the Chain of Lakes Club.
4342
4343“Your voice is the badge of your personality. Rightly used, it is your passport to recognition and
4344success. Wrongly used, it is a handicap in everything you attempt.” (H. M. Karr.
4345
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4346Nature gave you the “makings” of a good voice. It is up to you to decide whether your use will
4347make it good or bad. A clear, friendly, resonant, vital voice is an asset to everyone who talks.
4348Whether your voice is that sort or not depends on how you use it.
4349
4350June of 1974 again saw an old issue arise with a speech by Dale Fisher Entitled VIVA
4351DIVERSITY:
4352There is no question that Toastmasters is one of the best educational organizations around.
4353Toastmasters’ provides the training and experience which is invaluable for the development of
4354leaders in our community.
4355In my mind one of the main reasons for the strength of King Boreas and all of Toastmasters is
4356the diversity of our members. We have students, salesmen, lawyers, and scientists. We have
4357members who are white, black, oriental, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish. We include all levels and
4358colors of the political spectrum. This diversity affords interesting comparisions of ideas and an
4359educational challenge to our own personal philosophies.
4360In effect, nearly all aspects of human thought and interests can be found among Toastmasters.
4361But there is one glaring chasm in the spectrum of King Boreas members. That is the female side
4362of our life and relationships.. Let’s face irt. We are in Toastmasters to learn to communicate with
4363and with others with others in our community. These others certainly include women. As long as
4364we exclude women from our organization we will deprive ourselves of the reality of the
4365composition of our businesses, church, civic and personal lives.
4366When it comes time to decide whether to change our Bylaws to admit women into membership
4367in King Boreas, I hope we will consider these questions:
4368
4369 Can we withhold the valuable Toastmasters training from over half of our community?
4370
4371 Can we deprive ourselves of the “real life” atmosphere of the mixed group at our
4372 meetings?
4373
4374 Can we deprive ourselves of exposure to such a large segment of the ideas and attitudes
4375 within our community?
4376
4377Certainly King Boreas will survive if we continue to exclude women. But I believe we would
4378make our club stronger if we avail ourselves of the large reservoir of membership, skills and
4379attitudes among the women in our community.
4380
4381City man gets Toastmasters’ Highest Award
4382A member of St. Paul’s King Boreas Toastmasters club has been awarded the Distinguished
4383Toastmaster Award, the Highest honor given by Toastmasters International.
4384The recipient is Norman Bell, 1335 Dayton Ave. Five other King Boreas Toastmasters received
4385the second highest honor, The Able Toastmaster Award. The are Dale fisher, 3016 64th Ave
4386North, Brooklyn Center, and Owen Nelson, 1731 Burns Ave., Milo G. Ostermann, 1135 Van
4387Buren Ave., Robert L. Peterson, m1829 Stanford Ave., Robert T. Smith, 3204 Windgate Road,
4388all of St. Paul.
4389
4390
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4391
4392
4393 Dale Fisher, Owen Nelson, Milo Ostermann, Robert Peterson, Robert T. Smith all
Holders of Toastmasters International Advanced Toastmasters Awards, and
Norman Bell upon receiving his Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)
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4394 1974-1975
4396
4397District Governor: Ewald Koepsell DTM
4398Term: 1974-1975
4399Club: Rochester #271
4400
4402Spring Conference: Dale Fisher (King Boreas)
4403Toastmaster of the year: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
4404Youth Leadership: Dale Fisher (King Boreas)
4405
4406Govrnors Club:
4407Vice President: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
4408
4410Division 3 Governor: Richard Borre
4411Area 12 Governor: Don Albright
4412
4413Club Officers
4414President Dale Fisher
4415Ed. Vice President Milt Andrus
4416Adm. Vice President Larry Gerdin
4417Secretary Len Hill
4418Treasurer Larry Ryle
4419Sergeant at Arms James Vann
4420
4422The District Communication and leadership Award was presented to a very noted recipient,
4423Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. In accepting the award, Senator Humphrey said, “We
4424communicate with each other so much in mass media that you don’t hear anything. We are
4425overly communicative, But not precise, Communication which is an art, is a big task.”
4426
4427 District Six lost a Distinguished Toastmaster when Norman Bell of King Boreas #208 passed
4428on August 10, 1974.
4429
4431WE FINALLY DID IT the July 1974 Bulletin announced. King Boreans have gone on to more
4432and admirable achievements, by taking the bull by the horns and voting into our Bylaws the
4433Constitution change which will now permit Ladies as well as gentlemen to join our ranks. The
4434only stipulation is that they are 18 years of age or older. This action was taken at our July 11th
4435meeting. Many of our members has proposed this action for several years, although the bill was
4436tabled, and pidgeon-holed, and some members were out-right against it. But now that it is over,
4437let’s all join in and encourage our club to go forward and try for a nice round 40 member gross
4438total. Let’s make our club have a waiting line to get in. Let’s invite them in!
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4439Do you remember when:
4440 The car you drove was referred to as a puddle jumper?
4441
4442 The fellow you didn’t like was a stick in the mud?
4443
4444 That gal in the corner waiting for the bus was known as a flapper?
4445
4446 You knew a guy that was mooning and kept an eye out for the revenuers?
4447
4448 When you mentioned taking a trip, meant you were going on vacation?
4449
4450We think there are no topics that are worth making a speech about. Many times one feels that he
4451would like to search forward to find great material, maybe if he stops a second and looks back a
4452great speech is there for him to give.
4453
4454Here is a version of a man’s condition:
4455 When God gave out brains, I thought He said Trains, and I missed mine.
4456
4457 When God gave out looks, I thought he said Books, and I didn’t want any.
4458
4459 When God gave out noses, I thought he said roses and I asked fr a big red one.
4460
4461 When God Gave out legs, I thought he said kegs, and I ordered two fat ones.
4462
4463 When God gave out ears, I thought He said beers, and I ordered to long ones.
4464
4465 When God gave out chins, I thought He said gins, so I ordered a double.
4466
4467 When God gave out heads, I thought he said beds, so I asked for an extra soft one.
4468
4469Yes there are people living in our world who believe that they cannot do anything to change their
4470lives, and that their fate is set for them. But this is never true for a Toastmaster. He is out to
4471accept the challenge of striving to accept the challenges of striving towards a better personality, a
4472better means of communicating with his fellow man. The call is only a means to self
4473improvement, but it not only improves himself but the world as a whole around him.
4474
4475A letter from Robert T Engle, Toastmasters International Director dated July 19, 1974:
4476 Dear Toastmaster Fisher:
4477
4478 On behalf of International President David A. Corey, it is our pleasure to inform you that
4479 your club bulletin, KING BOREAS CLUB BULLETIN, has been selected a
4480 Toastmasters International Top Ten Bulletin for 1973-1974.
4481 You, your bulletin editor, or a representative of your club attending the TI Golden
4482 Anniversary Convention in Anaheim, may receive this award at the Friday morning
4483 educational session, August 16.
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4484
4485 Please let us know who will accept this award. Your award will be mailed early
4486 September if no one is present to accept it.
4487
4488 We look forward to receiving your club bulletin during this coming year. We
4489 congratulate you, your club, and your bulletin editor for maintaining the Toastmasters
4490 Standard of Excellence.
4491 Robert Engle
4492
4493King Boreas Toastmasters Club has received the unbelievable news that its highest ranked
4494member, Distinguished Toastmaster Norman Lee Bell, DTM has died. “Stormin Norman”, as he
4495was called by his Toastmaster friends, has bee a Toastmaster for twelve years. He originally
4496joined the Kaposia Club, winning the Best Speaker’s Award on his initial ice breaker speech.
4497Norm went on to win the kaposia Club Speech Contest in 1964 and represented them in the Area
4498Speech Contest.
4499King Boreas Club was chosen by Norm in 1964 and he proceeded to hold in succession all the
4500Club offices, serving as Boreas Club President in 1966. The next two years saw Norm meet the
4501challenge of Associate Area Governor and then Area Governor of Area 12.
4502He served Toastmasters District Six as a member of the Nominating Committee in 1966,
4503Associate Editor for the Big Six Digest 1971, Youth Leadership Chairman 1972, and Division III
4504Lt. Governor 1973.
4505Norm was honored by Toastmasters International with the Able Toastmaster Award in January
45061971. He received the Distinguished Toastmaster Award given by Toastmasters International, in
4507January of 1974.
4508Norm was called “Stormin Norman” because of his dynamic speaking style. He was alive, had
4509charisma, was creative and was a very personal friend to all Toastmasters. He was a once in a
4510lifetime friend and, although we are deeply grieved at our loss of a friend, we are all proud that
4511we kne “Stormin Norman” Bell DTM
4512
4513Norman Bell was born in Swift Current, Sask., Canada on August 28, 1918. He died suddenly on
4514August 10, 1974 at his home at 1335 Dayton Avenue, St. Paul MN. The last Toastmaster
4515meeting Norm attended was the annual picnic on August 6th.
4516
4517FIVE STEPS TO BETTER COMMUNICATIONS
4518All of us these days probably spend more time communicating with others than any other single
4519thing. WE might be meeting with a superior ot giving orders to a subordinate, giving a talk at
4520Toastmasters or at another meeting, solving a problem in a conference, or we kight be a salesman
4521trying to sell a product or service. We might even be trying to persuade our spose to our point of
4522view, or trying to get out of trouble. We could be trying to guide our offspring to our point of
4523view. Whatever we are doing our success at such endeavors in communications depends on at
4524least five factors.
4525 1. The setting or situation at hand provides a frame of reference against which we must
4526 adapt our message and which will govern the way others intercept it.
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4527 2. Communication between people involves the exchange of ideas. Differences in
4528 background, age, emotional makeup, and culture, among others may give a different
4529 meaning than intended.
4530 3. What kind of person is the speaker? The reputation, prior relations with the listeners, and
4531 present role and image of the speaker bear on his effectiveness.
4532 4. The speaker must analyze the listener (and the listener the speaker). The major objective
4533 should be adaptation and flexibility tempered judgement.
4534 5. The successful application of the first four factors depends on this, the fifth – Delivery;
4535 clear purpose organization of ideas; interesting explanation of those ideas, in an earnest
4536 and enthusiastic manner, effective gestures, vocal variety, eye contact and more. A
4537 common mistake, however is to think that method and technique is all that is needed. All
4538 five of these factors are critical in the art of communicating.
4539
4540In King Boreas or even in life in general this may apply to you:
4541 Are you an active member,
4542 the kind that would be missed?
4543 Or are you just content
4544 That your name is on the list?
4545
4546 Do you attend the events
4547 And mingle with the flock,
4548 Or do you stay at home
4549 to criticize and knock?
4550
4551 Do you take an active part
4552 to help without complaining?
4553 Or are you satisfied to be
4554 a person just belonging?
4555
4556 There is quite a program schedule
4557 I;m sure you heard about.
4558 We will sure be happy
4559 If you’ll come and help us out.
4560
4561 So come to the events often
4562 And aid with hand and heart.
4563 Fon’t be just a member,
4564 Please take an active part.
4565
4566IT IS NOT HOW OLD YOU ARE, IT IS HOW YOU ARE OLD (Herb Wegwerth, 5/1975)
4567 He is 83 and a half years old and should have been retired as Pastor at he age of 65. His
4568 present parish is in excess of 100 members, though I am getting ahead of his earlier life.
4569 Dr. Reusch was born in the lower part of Russia, called “White Russia”, the bread basket
4570 of Russia. He is of German extraction in October in the year of our Lord 1891. As a
4571 youth because of his high scholastic aptitude, he was encouraged to enter the Military
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4572 Academy in Russia under the old monarchy (not the Bolshevik’s). His exploites are to
4573 numerous to write in this limited space.
4574
4575 His disciplined rigid training elevated him to the rank of a Calvary Officer in the Royal
4576 Military Army of Russia. At this point of his life a change in Russia was coming on the
4577 scene – the Bolshevik’s (Communism). “He opposed this party’s organization
4578 vehemently” and ended up fighting to retain Russia’s freedom, of which we know did not
4579 last. He knew Joseph Stalin, the Russian Dictator, very well. Incidently Stalin was 17
4580 years his senior, who had 64 wives and was learning (in his youth) to become a Greek
4581 Orthodox priest, instead he became a “killer”.
4582
4583 After this he escaped to Sweden to the Lutheran Seminary to become a minister. His
4584 parents were deeply religious and this flowed over to their son Richard Reusch.
4585 Chronologically speaking his life was a series of events:
4586
4587 1. Taught in Denmark.
4588 2. Missionary 35 years in Tanganyika, in East Africa.
4589 3. In USA a Professor of Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.
4590 4. Published 27 books.Speaks, Reads and Writes 20 languages.
4591 5. Speaks, Reads and writes in 2o languages.
4592 6. After retirement he became an Associate Pastor in the Lutheran Church as ordained.
4593 7. A mountain peak in Tanganyika bears his name.
4594 8. He has made many pilgrimages to the holy land of Isreal plus most of the other
4595 Middle Eastern countries and he speaks each of their languages fluently. His last visit
4596 was 2 years ago and he travels those countries like a native, which in turn gives him
4597 an extreme advantage for low rate travel expenses and accommodations.
4598 9. He climbed a 19,000 foot peak in Africa, unaided six years ago. Two years ago at the
4599 age of 81 he climbed Mount Sinai, (*,000 feet) also unaided. He remarked that he
4600 would rather climb a mountain peak to clear his mind than go to a hospital.
4601 10. Teaches fencing.
4602 11. Instructor of Confirmation in his church (Lutheran Church in Stacey MN) and
4603 preaches.
4604 12. Frequently speaks to outside organizations.
4605 13. Bench presses 250 pounds.
4606
4607 I would say his life is not a bore, Dr. Reusch is a man of near matchless phenomena. Yet,
4608 he stands a mere 5 foot 3 inches and weighs approximately 160 pounds. My fellow
4609 Toastmasters does he fit the title, I believe so. I am honored and awed by his presence,
4610 and to call him a friend is truly a blessing. My question to you my friends is “how old are
4611 you, and how are you old? Why?”
4612
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4613 1975-1976
4615
4616District Governor: Andy Mazzucco DTM
4617Term: 1975-1976
4618Club: Twin Town #2021
4619 Legion Rostrum #374
4620
4622Public Relations: Med LaFond (King Boreas)
4623
4624Governors Club:
4625President: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
4626
4628Division 3: Don Murray
4629Area 12 Governor: Robert baker
4630
4631Club Officers
4632President Milt Andrus
4633Ed. Vice President Larry Gerdin
4634Adm. Vice President Larry Ryle
4635Secretary Jerry Burtle
4636Treasurer Russ Wann
4637Sergeant at Arms Jim Vann
4638
4640Judge Miles Lord was presented the District Six Communication and leadership Award. Judge
4641Lord a controversial person because of some of his rulings spoke about the need to communicate
4642one’s ideas whether popular or not.
4643
4645This year, Emancipation Day comes in September. That’s right, on September 2nd, 1975 to be
4646exact. On that day the King Boreas Toastmasters Club will throw off the shackles of the YMCA,
4647after 34 years of meetings (coincidently it will be our 1776th consecutive weekly meeting), and
4648transfer its meetings to the Capp Towers Motel, 77 East 9th street, St Paul, MN. For this
4649momentous occasion the menu will consist the Tower’s “Famous Half Pounder” at a mere $2.65
4650a copy it a steal; coffee, tax, and gratuity are extra of course.
4651These arrangements maintain for the first meeting only. The procedure for ordering at
4652subsequent meetings, at least for the rest of September will be as follows:
4653 Each King Borean will be provided with a copy of the app Towers Menu. The Toastmaster of
4654 the evening, when he calls the meeting to order, will take the food orders. To assure complete
4655 coverage of the roster, two members will de designated to assist the Toastmaster with his
4656 calls. A tally of each type of meal ordered will be relayed to the Capp Towers so that we can
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4657 be “off and running” at the stroke of 6:00 PM, each Tuesday, so if you can get here a tad
4658 early and decide on your food choice, it will help us stay on time.
4659
4660Six years after the issue was first introduced, and a full year after it was incorporated into the
4661Bylaws, it finally happened on October 14th, 1975 King Boreas broke the gender barrier and
4662voted into membership its first female member, Mrs. Margaret Schauinger.
4663Mrs. Schauinger, widow of the late Dr. J. Herman Schauinger, eminent Catholic historian and
4664educator, is a librarian employed by the Ramsey County Library at the Roseville Branch. She has
4665a BA degree as well as MA’s in both Library Science and Education. Obviously, she and King
4666Boreas con be of mutual haelp. Let us hope that her induction will launch King Boreas
4667Toastmasters Club on a veritable “Gender Bender”.
4668
4669 TEN WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CLUB
4670 1. ADD VARIETY – Use theme programs to add variety and maintain member interest.
4671 This takes preparation.
4672 2. BE SURE ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PREPARED – This is and
4673 Educational Vice President’s responsibility. He should see that the Toastmaster is
4674 prepared and has contacted all persons on the program at least two days prior to the
4675 meeting.
4676 3. FOLLOW THE “COMMUNICATIONS AND LEADERSHIP SPEAKING MANUALS
4677 – Have speakers bring their manual when they speak. Display member progress chart at
4678 least once a month.
4679 4. START AND STOP YOUR MEETINGS ON TIME – Keep business session short as
4680 possible. Have the Toastmaster of the day responsible for keeping the program on
4681 schedule.
4682 5. INVITE GUESTS TO YOUR CLUB – Make guests feel welcome. Have a member sit by
4683 them and keep them informed of the Toastmaster Principles and Ideals as well as what is
4684 happening at the meeting and why. Telephone them prior to to the next meeting to invite
4685 them back. Let visitors know you appreciate their visiting and want them to join the
4686 group.
4687 6. PUBLISH A CLUB BULLETIN – Write up past meetings and future events. Let the
4688 absent members know what is going on.
4689 7. MEMBERSHIP ROSTER – Prepare and distribute a membership roster at least quarterly;
4690 include the Toastmaster’s wife or husband first name.
4691 8. MAKE SURE CLUB OFFICERS KNOW THEIR DUTIES- It is better to remove a
4692 nonperforming officer and replace him with one who may be less informed but more
4693 interest and dedication.
4694 9. WORK WITH YOUE AREA GOVERNOR AND DISTRICT OFFICERS – They are
4695 there to help you develop and maintain a progressive club. If you have a problem, or
4696 think you have a problem, call on them; that is what the District was created for.
4697 10. REVIEW BASIC TOASTMASTERING SKILLS PERIODICALLY – Schedule
4698 instructional speeches on Evaluation. Topic Selection, Organization, etc. from time to
4699 time.
4700
4701To fall into error is human; to persist in it is Satanic, to flee from it angelic. E. P. Day
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4702How many times do you think of turning to your library for things other than light reading.
4703Looking for a topic for a speech? Looking for a new car? We, in the library, can tell you ratings
4704of their performance and which are listed as being best buys. Want to mount a deer head, build a
4705boat or make some beer? We can tell you how. We provide directory assistance, house plans,
4706investment helps, paintings, films, music --- most anything you can imagine. If we do not have
4707the information we will tell you where to get it.
4708During the weeks I have been listening to King Boreas’ speeches I have come to these
4709conclusions:
4710 1. The best speeches have evidence that their authors had consulted the local library.
4711 2. Most speakers could have benefitted greatly from a simple visit or a phone call to their
4712 local library.
4713The next time you are scheduled to speak, considering coming to the library for suggestions,
4714stories, visual aids, help with pronunciation, or grammatical construction. We are as close as
4715your phone. Nothing you can ask us will embarrass us, we have been asked every thing from
4716what color is the sky, to how human anatomy works. We have heard everything!
4717
4718Just an interesting note from the author of this endeavor, that the new and only Female member
4719was elected to serve as SECREATARY, I am sure no irony intended. Sorry Margaret wherever
4720you are, we miss you and wish you well.
4721
4722Kindness in words – Creates confidence, Kindness in thinking – Creates profoundness, and
4723Kindness in giving – Creates Love. (Lao Tse)
4724
4725All utterances of congratulations, condolences and gratutute we may extend to persons may lack
4726sincerity if we just let them fall exprexssionlessly from our lips. Often we hear people say “I’m
4727sorry” in the same tone and at the same speed as they would use to say “two pounds of burger”
4728from a unknown butcher. Ouur “Hellos and Goodbyes” to our friends at times have the warmth
4729of Frosty the Snowman.
4730It is when we have that eye contact and emphacize “I’m sorry” that we truly communicate
4731humility. The message I’m trying to give is that we use those everyday expressions of “Hello,,
4732Thank You, We missed you, Good to see you, Call again, and Goodbye” they can be trite unless
4733we are empathic and display our inner warmth or concern when we speak.
4734
4735Some questions never go away was pointed out by Wayne Hanson;
4736Since I joined King Boreas in 1973, I have had some questions. In 1968, Bob Peterson accepted
4737the “Forty Member Club Award” at the Fall Conference. Since then, the membership has
4738fluctuated but has never reached forty again. Why not?
4739Another question that persists is whether our Club is a successful one. Are our officers really
4740doing their jobs? We may need more than one Sergeant – at Arms. A. C. Carlson one of the long
4741time Toastmasters’ Leaders of the Sunrisers Club recommends four Sergeant =- at – Arms. This
4742might be a good experiment for King Boreas. Sometimes one Sergeant – at – Arms cannot be
4743present, but one in four is sure to be here to greet guest, get the room ready etc.
4744Still another thing that bothers me is that some members seem to attend meetings only when they
4745are scheduled to speak, or have some other primary role. It seems to me that we need a more
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4746ACTIVEE membership. Do not just carry King Boreas on your membership card, carry irt in
4747your mind and heart as well.
4748I’m sure we all can improve our Toastmastering. Do all the new members have a Coach? Is there
4749some compelling reason you are NOT a Coach? Do evaluators always recommend pass or fail
4750and offer positive feedback on speeches? Have we grown to tolerant of speakers that do not give
4751manual speeches, time after time? Has anyone given an “Outside” speech lately? None have
4752been reported in over a year. Let’s sharpen up on these points.
4753I also believe we should seek volunteers early for the Speech Contests which are held in March
4754and September. This will give them time to prepare the best speech possible, and let them
4755practice it several times. All King Boreans should be thinking about entering the contest to make
4756it competitive rather than just appointed.
4757We do have a great Club, let’s make it even better.
4758
4759 Where did the President go? (Doc. Burtle)
4760What happens to Club Presidents after they leave office? There is a phenomenon in Toastmasters
4761that after some one serves as President they disappear. For example, in King Boreas of the last
4762four of our Presidents, two have left the Club, and the other two are only just returning to use
4763after a period of inactivity? Why has this sort of reaction been so prevalent throughout
4764Toastmasters, and King Boreas? At the two-thirds point of the present King Boreas Toastmasters
4765administration I have an opinion about the cause of this “Past Presidents’ Phenomenon”
4766Every person that accepts the Presidency of a Toastmasters Club really wants to lead their club to
4767complete realization of it’s very great potential. So he starts out, banners flying, to lead it to
4768glory. Sooner or later he looks around and discovers that the rest of the procession has turned off
4769somewhere along the way and that he is a one-man parade. Suddenly he feels lonelier than the
4770Maytag repair man in Barrow Alaska. He also realizes that he will have to do all or most of the
4771work himself. By the end of his administration he feels as though he has been trying to push a
4772twenty tone locomotive up a steep hill by himself.
4773At this writing, I am convinced that my diagnosis of the “Past Presidents’ Phenomenon is
4774correct. In how this phenomenon relates to King Boreas I anm convinced that, if someone does
4775not find a method of stimulating more vigorous participation by more King Boreans in Club
4776affairs, King Boreas faces a questionable future. Will it die a slow death, limp along as a shell of
4777its’ potential, or will we become famous as the Toastmasters Club having the Highest percentage
4778of ATM, DTs and Area, as well as District officers, and Committee leaders in all of
4779Toastmasters, The Choice is yours, ladies and gentleman?
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4780 1976-1977
4782
4783District Governor: Mario Pedercini
4784Term: 1976-1977
4785Club: North Hennipen #2464
4786
4788Evaluator Training: Jerry Burtle (King Boreas)
4789Public Relations: Richard Silva (King Boreas)
4790
4792Division 3: Dick Ulrich
4793Area 12 Governor: Edwaerd Bruns
4794
4795Club Officers
4796President Jerry Burtle
4797Ed. Vice President Dave Waagner
4798Adm. Vice President Herb Wegwerth
4799Secretary Margaret Schauinger
4800Treasurer Dan Schultz
4801Sergeant at Arms Larry Fletcher
4802
4804At the Fall Conference the District voted to change the Division designations as follows:
4805 Division 1 Western Division
4806 Division 2 Central Division
4807 Division 3 Eastern Division
4808 Division 4 Northern Division
4809 Division 5 Southern Division
4810
4811The years only other claims to fame occurred at the previous International Convention in New
4812Orleans in August of 1976, where under the leadership of Governor Pedercini the annual District
4813Dinner proved to be the most expensive in the history of the District. At that Convention Bob
4814Haynes and Jerry Burtle, King Boreas, Celebrated their respective honeymoons.
4815
4817We are moving:
4818King Boreas is moving its meeting place to the Lexington Branch Library. On July 13 we will
4819meet there for the first time. The Library is located at 1080 University Avenue, just east of
4820Lexington Avenue. Parking is available beside the building. The meetings will start at 6:30 PM
4821sharp, and we will not be eating at the meetings. Several eateries are located nearby, and we will
4822fins a favorite one soon. The Club chose to relocate because of scheduling problems with the
4823Capp Towers.
4824
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4825THAT WAS A GREAT TOASTMASTERS SPEECH, BUT WAS IT REAL?
4826Should our goal of public speaking changing… My answers are “hopefully… yes.” In the past
4827months I have realized that Toastmasters may have developed a stereotypical mode of speaking.
4828The booming opening, the highly dramatic presentation, and hard hitting close. We have heard
4829many performances like this in speech contests… and they often win. But how effective is this
4830kind of speech in “Real Life”? It is too easy for such a production to appear too practiced or
4831worse yet insincere.
4832I realize that one well established maxim among Toastmasters is “evaluate the presentation, not
4833the content”, and many outstanding Toastmasters will continue to emphasize this. But let’s lesten
4834and think more critically. Our founder Dr. Ralph Smedley was oft quoted by our own Waldo
4835Luebben as saying “I do not care if you hang from the chandelier; if you get your message
4836acrossyou have been successful.” Many of us are so concerned with a DYNAMIC
4837PRODUCTION that we forget the purpose and message of our speeches.
4838At the Spring Conference we heard a brilliant example of effective speaking from Dr. Connelly,
4839our keynote speaker. He used very dynamic vocal variety and a limited number of gestures to get
4840his message across without sounding like a theatrical performer doing Shakespeare. As I heard
4841him, his most thought-provoking statement was “public speaking is prepared conservation.”
4842I was excited to hear that the winner of the District Six Speech Contest was not the one who
4843presented the most polished, dynamic array of fancy phrases and Broadway theatrics, but Ernie
4844Green won with a well organized thoughtful discussion of “Growing Old Gracefully.” Maybe
4845Toastmasters is maturing; maybe we are coming out of our Ivory Tower laboratory into the real
4846world, where “Public speaking is truly prepared conservation.”
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4847 1977-1978
4849
4850District Governor: Tom Schmid
4851Term: 1977-1978
4852Club: Cosmopolitan #515
4853 Tonka Talkers #2119
4854
4856Communication and leadership: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
4857
4859Eastern Division: James Richman
4860Area 12 Governor: Milo Osterman (King Boreas)
4861
4862Club Officers
4863President Bill Ball
4864Ed. Vice President “Doc” Burtle
4865Adm. Vice President Margaret Schauinger
4866Secretary Ed Dufresne
4867Treasurer Larry Fletcher
4868Sergeant at Arms Steve Carter
4869
4871There were a number of interesting and important developments during the year, District
4872Governor Schmid initiated a newsletter to club presidents entitled, District Dialog” in an effort to
4873improve District and Club communications. Another initiative of Governor Schmid’s
4874administration was to hold a President’s Round Table”, at each District Executive Committee
4875meeting to receive feedback from clubs on the District’s programs. The district Directory for the
4876first time included the names and Contact information for all clubs.
4877
4879The August Bulletin shows that eh meetings for King Boreas are located at Scotty’s Motel in St.
4880Paul, It is not known when the change from the Library took place.
4881
4882Also in the August Bulletin it states Lauri Ball joined King Boreas becoming the second woman
4883to join the ranks and on August 13th Alpha Wegwerth joined becoming the third woman member.
4884She was also the all three female members are spouses of other King Boreans, this could be a
4885record for all we know, of Husband Wife teams in a Toastmasters club.
4886
4887KING BOREAS AND THE WORM:
4888The saga of King Boreas and the early bird role and opting to seek the unwary worm early each
4889Saturday mornings, King Boreas is busy trying the idea. He has found a remarkable exhilaration
4890in these 7:30 AM meetings and regular attendees have reacted paositively. The King won’t
4891decide whether to meet on Tuesday evenings, or Saturday mornings until the end of August. But
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4892either way it is fairly certain that there will be a Saturday morning Toastmasters club in St. Paul.
4893If you haven’t met with us yet, come and join us, say, this Saturday. Help the King make up his
4894mind and see how you like it.tune in again next month for the latest in the saga of King Boreas
4895and the worm.
4896
4897The August issue of Toastmaster Magazine reports that Warren Wildasin, Pat Governor of
4898District 6, is now an Able Toastmaster. Warren thus becomes the eighth ATM cuerrently on the
4899King Boreas roster. The King has always been especially proud of this man, but never more than
4900right now. Congratulations Warren!
4901(Editors Note – Warren’s accomplishment gives king Boreas a complement of 36% ATM’s
4902presently on its roster – a distinction meriting great satisfaction.
4903
4904ANOTHER FRIEND LOST:
4905WILLIAM BALL, CTM 1932-1978
4906On February 12th, 1978 King Boreas Toastmasters Club suffered the loss of one of its most
4907enthusiastic and vibrant members when William Bell finally lost a long and courageous fight
4908against cancer. Bill, born in Chicago, IL. On February 1st, 1932, he first entered the world of
4909King Boreas when he joined our club in midsummer of 1874. From the very first he showed
4910himself to be enthusiastic, aggressive, and capable by finishing his basic Communication and
4911Leadership Manual in less than a year. In the three short years that we were privileged to have
4912him with us, he found time to serve King Boreas as Sergeant – at – Arms, Administrative Vice
4913President, and finally in 1976 as President; to pursue academic work toward his degree; to woo
4914and marry Laurie Bal, as well as to persuade her to become our 2nd female member.this is only a
4915partial, yet remarkable, list of accomplishments in a very short time.
4916Although our Toastmasters Club profited much from Bill Ball’s leadership and guidance, and
4917from his boundless enthusiasm, these were not his major contributions. In fact many King
4918Boreans have contributed as much or more in these directions. But no one member of this club
4919throughout its long history has ever presented us as fine an example of cheerful optimism and
4920sheer courage in the face of inevitable defeat as Bill Ball has done. His life and death should
4921provide inspiration for us all.
4922
4923Bill Ball was a most sharing man. Because of this fact our lives have all been enriched by his
4924presence. Bill Ball cared very deeply for Toastmastering and the friends he made therein. He was
4925absolutely dedicated to the idea that you can improve your speaking abilities and your ability to
4926communicate with others if you attend Toastmaster meetings and faithfully follow thru the
4927manual projects.
4928Even after Bill got the terrible news that he had cancer he attended meetings when ever he could,
4929chemotherapy side effects not withstanding. His very presence was an inspiration to us all. His
4930gallant, wisecracking, courageous attitude towards life and death helped make us all a little less
4931afraid to face our own lives.
4932But it was not his courage and determination alone that left its impact on us. Those who knew of
4933his convictions of sharing within his marriage were impressed. He shared many interests and
4934activities with his wife, Laurie. She is an expert seamstress, so he learned to sew. He was a
4935dedicated Toastmaster, so she joined our Toastmasters Club. When Laurie Ball stood in front of
4936the lectern, we all could feel the pride Bill felt toward her.
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4937We will not forget Bill Ball! If we all could just learn to live as he did, the world would be a
4938much better place for us all.
4939
4940MILESTONE PASSED
4941At the meeting on January 21st, 1978, King Boreas Toastmasters Club ASSED A MILESTONE.
4942It conducted its Nineteen Hundredth Consecutive Weekly Meeting, since its inception in August
4943of 1941. Consider that for a moment! Every single week for over 36 years in good weather and
4944in bad, in summer and winter, in sickness and in health, this club has gathered for its weekly
4945meeting. It is difficult to imagine a record even close to that anywhere in Toastmasters. In Fact,
4946it’s hard to imagine a record that enduring of any club, service Fraternal or social, anywhere.
4947Consecutive meeting #1900 is now history. It was a tribute to the dedication of members of the
4948past, the durability, dedication and diligence of those members. It is also a challenge to those of
4949us now and in the future to maintain these characteristics for at least 1900 more consecutive
4950weekly meetings.
4951
4952April Issue of the Bulletin
4953Ed Dufresne, embattled president of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club, announced the
4954withdrawal of club #208 from District 6. At a national news conference held yesterday President
4955Dufresne explained: “Over the years we have been unable to establish relations with the Anoka
4956Club, the Speakeasy Club, or the A. C> Earlyrisers. This has made it impossible for King
4957Boreans to penetrate the bamboo curtain separating the northern from the southern portions of
4958District 6. Our people, cut off from representation in political circles above the club level, we
4959finally decided we had only two choices – either to kidnap District Governor Tom Schmid and
4960use him as a hostage in our negotiations with District 6, or to join another more amiable District.
4961In a very close vote, where I cast all the ballots, our club decided to adopt the latter course. We
4962have applied to District 19 in Iowa for admission and expect favorable action soon. Meanwhile,
4963we are prepared to resist to the last man and woman any effort to prevent our separation. Our
4964slogan is “A better day is on the way”
4965
4966Owen Nelson, treasurer of King Boreas has disappeared! Coming as it does, just after the
4967collection of Spring dues, the event raises some interesting conjectures, especially since reliable
4968rumor has it that the Boreas treasury is also missing. The same reliable resource has placed
4969Owen variously in Tijuana, Monte Carlo, and Las Vegas.
4970Could the strange defection of Owen Nelson be associated with his position as Chairman of the
4971Fund Raising Committee? Could it be due to despondency at having finished second rather than
4972first in the Area 12 speech contest? Or has Owen simply decided to opt for the “good life”?
4973If the first reason is paramount, we can only hope that his luck is good, if tit is the second, we
4974hasten to assure that his speech was excellent and would have won 90% of the Area and Division
4975contests, and if it the last, we wish him well and hope he finds happiness on the lam.
4976
4977April fools on the above two notes.
4978
4979Volunteers – What makes them tick?
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4980As members of Toastmasters most of you are already keenly aware of the value of the volunteer
4981to the success of your organization. Simply stated without volunteers there would be no
4982organization. These is true whether it is business, civic, government, social, or even a family.
4983Because of this, it is important that we all take time to understand the volunteer – to discover
4984what motivates them, what attracts them, and what makes them stay with a job until it is
4985completed.
4986Unfortunately, there are no set rules when it comes to dealing with volunteers. But. Donald
4987Philips, President of Hillside College in Hilldale, Michigan, has had some thoughts on the
4988subject… and expressed them beautifully in the following summary:
4989
4990 Volunteer Viewpoints
4991 If you want my loyalty, interests, and best efforts, remember that:
4992
4993 1. I need a sense of belonging, a feeling tat I am honestly needed for my total self, not
4994 just for my hands, nor because I take orders well, or only what you can get out of me.
4995 2. I need to have a sense of sharing in planning our objectives. My need will be satisfied
4996 only when I feel that my ideas have had a fair hearing.
4997 3. I need to feel that the goals and objectives arrived at are within the reach and that they
4998 make some sense to me.
4999 4. I need to feel that what I’m doing has real purpose on contributes to human welfare –
5000 that its value extends beyond my personal gain, or hours.
5001 5. I need to share in making the rules by which, together, we shall live and work towards
5002 our goals, or at the very least, be able to accept the rules in place.
5003 6. I need to know in some clear detail just what is expected of me – not only my detailed
5004 task, but where I have opportunity to make personal and final decisions.
5005 7. I need to have some responsibilities that challenge, that are within the range of my
5006 abilities and interests, and that contribute toward reaching my personal and assigned
5007 goals.
5008 8. I need to see that progress is being made toward the accomplishment of the goals we
5009 have set.
5010 9. I need to be kept informed. What I’m not up on, I may be down on (keeping me
5011 informed is one way to give me status as an individual.)
5012 10. I need to have confidence in my superiors and confidence based on assurance of
5013 consistent fair treatment, or recognition when it is due., and trust that loyalty will
5014 bring increased security.
5015
5016 In brief, it really doesn’t matter how much sense my part in this organization means to
5017 you – I must feel that the whole deal makes sense to me, if you want my best effort and
5018 loyalty.
5019
5020It is time for an annual inventory!
5021This is the time of the year when every going concern takes inventory, so lets look at the state of
5022King Boreas. The really low point of 1977 for our club came on January 11th, 1977, when we had
5023only 4 members present when the meeting convened. Two more wandered in after the meeting
5024started but morale really scraped the bottom of the barrel that Tuesday night.
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5025A Speechcraft and the fire at Slingers Bar helped sustain our interest but the summer slack
5026season thing looked glum for we were reporting seventeen members, five of those were honorary
5027or completely inactive.
5028On July 16th, we changed our meeting place to Scotty’s Motel. As a result of this move we lost a
5029few members which we deeply regret, but things began to change for us. We began to grow.
5030Since that fateful day we have added these new members: Laurie Ball, Alpha Wegwerth, Pete
5031Panchyshyn, Jack Monogue, Fred Ihrke, Dave Kolling, Mike Clemen, Jim Hawkins, and Gene
5032Cody.
5033Our register now numbers twenty – three members with one honorary and two inactive
5034members.. A satisfying gain for the year.
5035
5036
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5037 1978-1979
5039
5040District Governor: Frank Smith
5041Term: 1978-1979
5042Club: Central Lutheran #2075
5043
5045Speech Contest: Doug Ward (King Boreas)
5046
5048Eastern Division: Bruce Robinson
5049Area 12 Governor: A. D. Med LaFond (King Boreas)
5050
5051Club Officers
5052President Margaret Burtle
5053Vice President Dave Killing
5054Secretary Alpha Wegwerth
5055Treasurer Fred Ihrke
5056Sergeant at Arms Robert Bonde
5057
5059District Six was honored as a Distinguished District and The Big Six Digest received honors as a
5060top Ten District Bulletin.
5061
5063Pete Panchyshyn won the Tracy Jeffers award for 1978.
5064
5065Alas the string is broken:
5066On March 24th, King Boreas was to have celebrated its 1961st consecutive weekly meeting. That
5067meeting never took place! By some strange freak of coincidence not one member bothered to
5068show up at Scotty’s on that fateful Saturday morning. This incredible fact came to light when
5069Greg Carlson called the entire membership in an effort to obtain the minute of the meeting from
5070the acting Secretary. In fact, no one had acted as anything! The Wegwerths were still playing
5071cowboy in Texas, the Bondes were golfing in Las Vegas? The president Panchyshyn was
5072chauffeuring a Rolls Royce along the Baja Peninsula. Everybody else either broke for a winter
5073vacation in Sun Country or opted to hibernate in bed where it’s warm.
5074 So the marvelous consecutive weekly meeting string is broken! Some of the members suggested
5075having two meetings the following week to make up the loss but abandoned that idea as not quite
5076cricket. Some suggested asking Warren Wildasin to petition the PDG’s (Past District
5077Governor’s) for a dispensation. Still others proposed a meeting every day of the week until the
5078magic number 1961 came up again. None of these solutions has practical appeal. The battle is
5079irrevocably lost! The lance is hopelessly shattered! The King has lost another battle to warm
5080weather.
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5081Members this could very easily happen. All it takes is a lackadaisical attitude on your parts. You
5082are important to this club. You need to come, take advantage of your investment. See your
5083friends, and maybe even have a good time and learn something.
5084
5085Last week’s treasurers report indicated that King Boreas bank accounts had reached a total of
5086over $9532.00 dollars. That must make this club one of the richest unsubsidized clubs in all of
5087Toastmasters. The reason for our affluence was reported in the April 1978 Bulletin which
5088revealed that Owen Nelson, the Club treasurer at the time had gone to Las Vegas. Come to think
5089of it, Bob Bonde, the present treasurer, has been absent a few times lately. Could he have gone to
5090Nevada rather than North Dakota as reported?
5091 At any rate, the club has voted to change its name from King Boreas to King Midas, and to
5092change its method of selecting its treasurer. From now on we won’t elect our treasurer but will
5093allow the club members to draw for the position. We will send the lucky winner to Las Vegas, on
5094their own dime, every year and watch our money grow. Long Live King Midas.
5095
5096Dr Owen Nelson has recently received a most prestigious honor. The scientific paper entitled “A
5097method of electronic Readout of Electro Photographic Images” coauthored by Dr Nelson was
5098granted the Charles E. Ives Award. The article, which describes a new and revolutionary camera,
5099was published in the Journal of Applied and Photographic Engineering last fall. The award was
5100given when the paper was named the outstanding science and/or engineering article appearing in
5101either the above named Journal, or in its companion publication Photographic Science and
5102Engineering during 1978.
5103(The Charles Ives Award recognized an outstanding contribution in the area of applied science or
5104engineering published in the Journal of Imaging Science and Technology during the preceding
5105year. The award was discontinued with the 2008 award cycle and is now replaced by the Charles
5106E. Ives Journal Award.
5107 1979 Stephen P. Johnson
5108 Donald M. Kom
5109 Owen L. Nelson
5110 Raymond J. Ziegler
5111 John D. Blades (Honorable Mention)
5112 J. Edward Jackson (Honorable Mention)
5113
5114A letter from Jerry Felde Scouting Troup #446:
5115 Dear Mr. LaFond and Mr. Ostermann:
5116
5117 Your assistance in helping us with our Public Speaking Merit Badge is very much
5118 appreciated. This time we feel we really accomplished something in the nine weeks.
5119 Thanks to you, we are all better speakers and hope you were as proud of us as we are of
5120 you.
5121
5122 It was the best organized and most enjoyable Court of Honor we have ever had. Our
5123 parents and Scouting Commissioners exclaimed how “in Control” we were of our
5124 meeting.
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5125 We feel, too, that in the process of earning a Merit Badge we made two very good new
5126 friends. We hope to see you soon and maybe sometime we can help you. Thanks again.
5127 Jerry Felde
5128
5129On April 7th Dale Fisher won the Best Speaker Award. There is nothing new about that, he
5130usually does win the award when he speaks. What was unusual was that his speech described the
5131near tragic experience of Sheryl, his wife, who was a passenger aboard Trans World Airlines
5132flight #841 that survived two barrel rolls and a 25,000 foot nosedive during which the plane
5133exceeded the speed of sound. Commercial airliners are not designed for such maneuvers and the
5134fact that the plane held together and every one survived is considered a miracle.
5135Thru dale’s talk we all shared the experience and after-realization of how near to tragedy Sheryl
5136had actually come. We all join with Dale in offering our heartfelt thanks for the miracle that
5137spared the lives of Sheryl and the other passengers aboard.
5138
5139DO YOU SUFFER FROM THE BALMY DAY BLAHS?
5140The most dreaded disease of all, as far as Toastmasters is concerned, is the balmy-day blahs,
5141prevalent during the warm days of summer. That’s the season when many clubs take a three-
5142month break and others cut their schedules to a minimum of meetings, mostly of the party and
5143entertainment type. Many clubs never recover from this and many potentially excellent members
5144are lost during these dormant periods.
5145In view of the fact that the need for improving communication and leadership skills is in no way
5146a seasonal one, the annual onset of the balmy day blahs is surprising. Yet is certainly happens. In
5147fact it has already begun for this season in Are 12. Your reporter has visited all five clubs in this
5148Area during the last two weeks, and in four of these groups, including King Boreas, the two
5149major symptoms of the blahs are only too distinctly evident. These two symptoms, of course, are
5150poor attendance and complete lack of potential-member guests.
5151What can be done about this in King Boreas? Fortunately our club does not break for the
5152summer, unfortunately some of our members do. In view of the seriousness of the summer blahs
5153let’s try to put together a sharp and stimulating summer program that will further our desires and
5154efforts to become better communicators and leaders, and will be so interesting no one will dare
5155miss a meeting. Perhaps the incoming and outgoing education committee could get together to
5156see what can be done.
5157
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5158 1979-1980
5160
5161District Governor: Dewey Brokofsky DTM
5162Term: 1979-1980
5163Club: Speakeasy #1789
5164 Sons of babbage # 3417
5165
5166Committee Chairs;
5167Achievement thru Motivation: Craig Purdy (King Boreas)
5168Evaluation Training: Doug Ward (King Boreas)
5169
5171Eastern Division: Dan Field
5172Area 12 Governor: Jerry Burtle (King Boreas)
5173
5174Club Officers
5175President Alpha Wegwerth
5176Ed. Vice President Bill Bonde
5177Adm. Vice President Einar Nordstrom
5178Secretary Pete Panchyshyn
5179Treasurer Joan Mukherjee
5180Sergeant at Arms Peggy Sullivan
5181
5183The International Convention was held on August 22-25, at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis.
5184Cliff Thompson, Host District Chairman of the Convention, and his crew of assistants created a
5185model of hospitality that brought many compliments from visting Toastmasters. Our candidate,
5186Mario Pedercini, was elected International Director for Region IV.
5187
5188International President Eric Stuhlmueller made his official visit to our spring Conference at the
5189Howard Johnson Motor Hotel in Bloomington. He asked to be kept busy and we complied with:
5190 5 Company Visits
5191 1 TV taping Session
5192 1 Radio taping session
5193 1 Live radio interview
5194 2 Noon addresses including one to 500 Rotarians
5195 1 Evening banquet address to 150 personnel managers
5196 Several appearances at our own Conference and a very warm and emotional Farewell
5197 Brunch
5198
5199King Boreas Club #208 held its 2002nd consecutive meeting with Winter Carnival royalty
5200present. Governor Brokofsky got a kiss from the Queen of the Snows, which he felt topped one
5201Past District Governor who claims to have “shaken hands” with Kings and Queens. This
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5202dedication of King Boreas is unsurpassed in not cancelling any meetings even when they fall on
5203a holiday such as Christmas.
5204
5205King Borean and District Membership Committee member Herb Wegwerth says:
5206 SAVE THAT CLUB!
5207 As an active member of King Boreas Club #208 for over 22 years, I have seen the
5208 strengths and weaknesses of many clubs. Here are some of the things I have noted that
5209 will make a weakening club come alive again:
5210 1. Honestly recognize that your club is losing its spark before it is too late and people
5211 have left.
5212 2. Meet with club officers and discuss the problems.
5213 3. Check business meetings: Are they constructive?
5214 4. Have you sent information to the Chamber of Commerce?
5215 5. Place newspaper ads (make them precise).
5216 6. Invite guests on a continual basis.(a must).
5217 7. Preogram several weeks in advance.
5218 8. Club Officers attend district (and other ) meetings.
5219 9. Guest packets for all visitors.
5220 10. Have a positive schedule for all club meetings.
5221 11. Make sure all Speeches are from the Manuals.
5222 12. Are Club location, meeting time, etc. favorable?
5223 13. Participate in as many contests and social activities as possible.
5224 14. Keep an atmosphere of friendliness and congeniality.
5225 15. Remember, the main purpose of Toastmasters is education.
5226
5227 NOTE: Once a club slips below 10 members on its roster it becomes very difficult to
5228 revive it. When a club nears 10 members it should call on the District Membership
5229 Committee for help. Procrastination can lead to the club’s demise: ACT NOW BEFORE
5230 IT IS TOO LATE.
5231
5233Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor
5234measure words, but to pour them all out just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a
5235faithful hand will take and sift them, keeping what is worth keeping, and then, with the breath of
5236kindness, blow away the rest.
5237 George Elliot
5238
5239It is common knowledge how easily a child of three or four can pick up a foreign language if
5240exposed to it with out any formal teaching. Yet we are unwilling to admit that a child of the same
5241age will pick up our unconscious attitudes and prejudices without being taught – and often
5242retains those much longer and more diligently than any of his formal education.
5243 Sydney Harris
5244
5245A very elderly gentleman was sitting on a park bench in Moscow, studying Hebrew grammar,
5246when a KGB agent passed by. The agent looking over the old man’s shoulder asked “What is this
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5247book you are reading with the strange writing?” When told that this was a text on the Hebrew
5248language of Israel, the agent said “But at your age in life you are unlikely to go to Israel.”
5249“Alas”, said the old man, “you are probably right. However, they speak Hebrew in paradise,
5250too.”
5251“How do you know you will turn up in paradise?” asked the KGB agent. “Suppose you go to hell
5252instead?”
5253“Well,” replied the old man, “I already know Russian.”
5254
5255A rookie police man was asked the best way to disperse a crowd, “we replied that is easy, just
5256pass out a collection plate, they always leave right away.
5257
5258All of the following articles are from the January King Boreas Club Bulletin and relate to
5259the 200+2 Celebration
5260
5261MEETING 2000
5262 The 2,000th consecutive weekly meeting was a milestone in the King Boreas Club
5263 History. 2,000 meetings would be a milestone in any organization! From the 34 people
5264 who attended the meeting here are the thoughts of two – Jerry Burtle of the old guard,
5265 and Peggy Sullivan a new member.
5266
5267REFLECTIONS ON 2,000 MEETINGS (By Jerry Burtle.)
5268 On December 12th, 1979 the King Boreas Toastmasters Club met for the 2000th
5269 consecutive week since its inception. I was privileged to attend that meeting along with
5270 23 other members and 10 guests – 34 people in all. My mind wandered back to a Tuesday
5271 evening only a couple years ago when this same club held a meeting at the Lexington
5272 Library in St. Paul with just four members in attendance. It looked, that night, as though
5273 the jig was up for King Boreas. It appeared that the Vulcan Rex of Apathy was to
5274 conquer. What caused this remarkable transformation from Nadir to Zenith?
5275 To answer that question it is necessary to know that two of the lonesome Boreans who
5276 attended that bleak evening meeting were Milo Ostermann and Herb Wegwerth. These
5277 two dedicated people together with Margaret and Jerry Burtle, the other two attendees,
5278 began a vigorous effort to resuscitate the potential corpse. How well they succeeded is
5279 shown by the attendance at the 2000th meeting and by rthe fact that we are now
5280 essentially a 40 member club.
5281 The details of how these people ac occomplished their minor miracles are not that
5282 important at this time. The tools that they used are: Dedication to the idea King Boereas
5283 was worth saving, a deep love for this club, and a lot of hard work, some contributed by
5284 themselves, others extracted from other members and friends.
5285 Look closely at this effort and you will see the reasons King Boreas Toastmasters club
5286 has existed for almost 40 years, it has always been fortunate enough to to have members
5287 that love the club deeply and were willing to work and sweat for it. I predict that the club
5288 will someday celebrate its 4000th consecutive weekly meeting.
5289
5290
5291
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5292REFLECTIONS ON 2,000 MEETINGS (By Peggy Sullivan.)
5293 It was like looking through an old photo album, and hearing the “grown ups” reminisce
5294 about the “good old days”. The “kids” learned about the accomplishments of the club in
5295 its early years; and participated in making of history by being present at this momentous
5296 occasion.
5297 The choice of speakers was most appropriate. The glory of the day belonged to those
5298 members who had spent their years contributing to the strength of King Boreas
5299 Toastmasters Club. Each speech had a different angle, a new light to shine on the days
5300 newer members know nothing about. Yet we were very much a part of it all. The
5301 continuity was there. With the installation of Paula Knutzen (planned to happen on this
5302 historic daty) as our newest member, there was a significant and highly visible blend of
5303 old and new, a continuation of the helping hand so evident in Toastmasters.
5304 Though the meeting looked back on the past with fond memories, it also had a vision
5305 toward the future and our 3000th meeting. This vision was especially touching because of
5306 the Flower Burst Award being presented to Diane Ford. Hopefully, our “Blooming
5307 Flower” will be one of the pillars looking back and talking about the “good old days”
5308 when our 3000th consecutive weekly meeting date rolls around.
5309
5310MEETING 2002 (By Paul Portz)
5311 On January 5th, 1980 the King Boreas Toastmasters Club celebrated 2000 consecutive
5312 weekly meetings and over 38 years of existence. The meeting was well organized, and
5313 had excellent attendance and was most entertaining.
5314 The success of the evening started with the organizational work of the program co-
5315 chairmen Ed Dufresne and Owen Nelson. The co – chairmen selected the Prom Center of
5316 St. Paul because of its pleasant facilities and good food (the Prom more than lived up to
5317 its reputation).
5318 The biggest task for the co-chairmen was promoting and advertising the gala event. For
5319 this the co- chairmen enlisted the help of the active club members. Hundreds of notices
5320 for the meeting were prepared and mailed. The co – chairmen were interviewed by the St.
5321 Paul Dispatch and an article was written in the Oliver Towne column (the article may not
5322 have been 100% accurate, but the flaws were minor, so I will not complain, wait until
5323 you finish this one!). Because of these efforts the evening was well organized and had
5324 high attendance.
5325 109* people attended the 2002 meeting of King Boreas. Included in the at total was the
5326 Winter Carnival Royalty; Eastern and Central division Lt. Governors; members from the
5327 past including a charter member George Maier; and of course the current active members.
5328 It seemed like everybody was there.
(*
5329 This number will probably be debated but my source was independent and very
5330 accurate – the waitress in charge of serving the food and putting the bill
5331 together.)
5332 The evening’s program was entertaining for all. Dale Fisher showed why he was
5333 Toastmaster of the Year three times as he elegantly led us through the night’s program.
5334 The program started with a history of King Boreas Club #208 presented by Bob Peterson,
5335 Herb Wegwerth and Warren Wildasin. The presentation was unique in that all three
5336 presenters stood at the lectern, took an era, and discussed his memories.
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5337 The history was entertaining, educational and emotional. The old timers really cherished
5338 some of the past and I think they were proud of the present King Boreas Club.
5339 Following the Club’s history the Winter Carnival Royalty took over. King Boreas Bob
5340 Carter started with some humorous comments but became serious when he talked about
5341 being involved in this great United States of America. After his speech King Boreas Bob
5342 Carter bestowed a great honor on five Toastmasters by knighting them.
5343
5344 1. Sir Jerry Burtle “Tetrau of Dual Membership and Wizard of Wit”
5345 2. Dame Margaret Burtle “First Lady Supreme of the Toastmaster Scene”
5346 3. Sir Ed Dufresne “Sultan of Toastmaster Sunburst 2002 Meeting Mastery”
5347 4. Sir Dale Fisher “Count of KBTM Thrice Toastmaster of the Year”
5348 5. Sir Owen Nelson “Baron of KBTM’s 2002 Meeting Sensation”
5349
5350 When the meeting officially closed nobody was in a hurry to leave. Everyone shared in
5351 the pride of a great celebration by the King Boreas Club and all will remember the events
5352 and emotions of the 200+2 consecutive weekly meeting.
5353
5354 1979 TOASTMASTER OF THE YEAR
5355 The Tracy Jeffers Memorial Toastmaster of the Year Award is presented each December to the
5356 King Borean who has accrue the greatest number of points in our year long contest.
5357 The Award is named for Tracy Jeffers, one of the original members of King Boreas. As you can
5358 read in the recently revised “History of King Boreas Toastmasters Club”, Tracy Jeffers became
5359 the third President of King Boreas and advanced to become Governor of District Six and
5360 Treasurer and Director of Toastmasters International.
5361 The point system used to determine our top Toastmaster for the year simply reflects what a
5362 good active Toastmaster should be doing. Points are awarded as follows:
5363 1. Attendance at a meeting 2 points
5364 2. Best Evaluator 3 points
5365 3. Best Table Topic 2 points
5366 4. Best speaker 5 points
5367
5368 5. 2nd place speaker 4 points
5369 6. 3rd place speaker 3 points
5370 7. 4th place speaker 2 points
5371 8. 5th place speaker 1 point
5372
5373 9. Recruiting a new member 15 points
5374 10. Participating in an Area speech contest 10 points
5375 11. Serving as Speech Craft Coordinator 15 points
5376 12. Serving as Youth Leadership Coordinator 15 Points
5377
5378 13. Holding a Toastmasters office above Club 10 Points
5379 14. Serving as President of outside Org. 10 Points
5380 15. Giving a Manual Speech 1 Point
5381 16. Completing a Manual 10 Points
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5382This past year several of our newer members ranked very highly. This is an award that anyone
5383can win with regular attendance and a sincere interest in our organization and the community.
5384The announcement and presentation of the 1979 Tracy Jeffers Memorial Toastmasters Award
5385was done at the Prom Center as part of the 2000th consecutive weekly meetings celebration.. The
5386winner for 1979 was Owen Nelson. During the presentation of the Award, President Bob Bonde
5387mentioned that if the award was based on a popular vote, Owen still would have won.
5388Congratulations Owen.
5389
5390SO YOU WANT TO BE A SPEECH CONTEST WINNER!
5391Well, first you must pick a topic that Toastmasters “go” fo. In my day we tried to make it
5392motivational, maudlin or moving. The best way for you to find out what is currently popular is to
5393attend speech contests and note what wins.
5394Next you polis your delivery, with special attention to voice modulation and eye contact. After
5395all, you want to wring every drop of pathos, humor and drama out of what you have to say. Now,
5396prepare three modifications of your masterpiece (or three separate overwhelmers, if you prefer)
5397and you are ready to go.
5398Having won the club contest you proceed, meal paid for by King Boreas, to the Area
5399competition. Here, the seamy side of your venture begins to appear. You find yourself among
5400strangers. You face a hostile audience and hostile judges. That delectable, gratis prime rib evokes
5401nothing from you but a stomach spasm as you realize that, if you win, you must go through all
5402this again at the Division and if you win that the District, then the Region and finally the
5403International contest.
5404It is your turn to perform. If you win, you experience exultation that becomes headier as you
5405surmount each level in your climb. After your conquest at the District Conference you must
5406change your speech, modifying it enough that it is adjudged different than the one you have used
5407before. Do not ask me why. Then you win the Regional. You’ve made it to the International
5408Contest! You are on of the nine best speakers in all of Toastmasters. Now you must change your
5409speech again (Remember those three modifications?).
5410When you win at the International Convention you experience instant fame. You can open your
5411own business as a motivational speaker or a trainer of corporate executives. In the event that,
5412somewhere along the way, you encounter a group of non-discerning judges and you lose – well,
5413there is always the Humorous Speech Contest in a few months That’s a bit limiting in that your
5414speech must be funny and you can only go to the District level. But it might give you some
5415consolation. Anyhow, good luck!
5416
5417SO YOU WANT TO SPEAK! (by Diane Ford)
5418That’s why you joined Toastmasters – Right? As Educational Vice President, the person who
5419does the scheduling, it has been suggested to me that we add a fourth speaker to our weekly
5420program because of our growing membership.
5421Outside of just plain laziness on my part, I don’t believe the above is necessary. The reason most
5422of us joined is to cure the jitters when we stand in front of an audience to speak – to learn to
5423speak coherently tho’ our knees are buckling, to speak intelligently tho’ our brain is in neutral –
5424Right? Some have specific reasons: how to speak humorously, extempore or impromptu, how
5425top use gestures, or to improve voice projection. Where can you learn and grow in these skills?
5426Toastmasters!
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5427The Toast,master program is an attempt to touch upon the diversity of public speaking and
5428listening situations we have in our daily lives. If you take advantage of the various assignments
5429and responsibilities in the weekly program, you will grow in public speaking abilities and
5430achieve your goals.
5431There are at least seven other positions on the agenda that provide opportunities to sharpen your
5432speaking and listening abilities and presence.
5433The next time your name pops up next to the invoker-joker, Introducer, or Grammarian, etc. give
5434it a closer look – what is the special challenge here that will reap me further growth. Remember:
5435each position, through the experience of past Toastmasters, is adapted to give optimal benefits.
5436
5437Here are comparative articles by two active Toastmasters on their impressions on King Boreas.
5438The First article is by a Toastmaster of 20+ years. The second article is by a Toastmaster of just
5439over one year.
5440 WHY TOASTMASTERING? ( by Milo Ostermann)
5441 Some may think it strange for 30 to 40 persons to jump out of a cozy bed early every
5442 Saturday morning to attend a club with a format that talks. Well, let me tell you, there are
5443 people in this world that have never been lucky enough to hear about Toastmasters. To me,
5444 King Boreas Toastmasters is and always will be, one of the finest organizations that I have
5445 belonged to. It is not, nor shall it ever be, a classroom in which to learn the art of speaking.
5446 Really, it is a way of life! It is rubbing elbows with some of the nicest people on earth.and
5447 learning something that the world needs so desperately today. That is, how to relate and
5448 communicate with others. Oh yes, we have come to be broad minded at times, to be able to
5449 accept evaluations, because no person is perfect. Yet, it broadens our perspective in making
5450 us better thinkers, better speakers and better listeners. To my way of thinking, this buiolds
5451 better stature. Some of you may think it is strange for for someone 63 years old, who has
5452 finished to many speeches and earned his Advanced Toastmasters Award,to continue to
5453 indulge in the club’s education process.
5454 The answer is simple. I humbly imply that there is still much to learn, and I humbly pray
5455 that you wonderful people will allow me to seek satisfaction for my quest for the same
5456 criterion that we all want. By doing so, you may also find this, in associating with the best
5457 people, and learning from each other. There is no end to the way we can improve by
5458 becoming more and more articulate in our grammar and in the many ways we can present
5459 ourselves to others. It’s a way of life!
5460
5461 MY IMPRESSIONS (By Paul Portz)
5462 I have been a member of Toastmasters for about one year. During that time here are some
5463 of the items I have noted.
5464 King Boreas is and probably will continue to be an above average group of people. This is
5465 apparent to all new members at their first meeting as they watch the speeches and enjoy the
5466 humor displayed each Saturday. The caliber of people in King Boreas becomes more
5467 impressive as a new member gets to know fellow members as individuals. For myself, I
5468 have gotten much out of Toastmasters. As a new member the first thing learned was stage
5469 fright – and how to control it. Nervousness is normal but you want to control it so you can
5470 think fast and communicate while on your feet. The next thing you learn is various
5471 techniques to be used for presenting your ideas in your speech.
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5472 An interesting side light about being a Toastmaster – I occasionally go to meetings or
5473 dinners that have a speaker. While listening to the speech, I find myself evaluating his
5474 delivery strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the speech I have a mental list of what the
5475 speaker did that I would want to do in my future speeches.
5476 I became involved in Toastmasters because I found myself getting into more and more
5477 situations where I had to communicate effectively. On June 21st, 1980 I have the
5478 opportunity to speak for 15 minutes to two hundred certified public accounts at the
5479 Radisson Hotel in Duluth, Minnesota. Wish me Luck Fellow Toastmasters, and thank you
5480 for your support.
5481
5482On New Years day, six months ago, I made a resolution. I would do something for my own self –
5483improvement. I had come as a guest to a meeting of King Boreas Toastmasters Club in
5484December – it had been fun and everyone made me feel welcome. I I knew this was something I
5485really needed – if only I could get up that danged early and speak with the ease that these people
5486showed.
54877:30 AM, on a Saturday morning – Great time for a meeting. Who decided it had to start so
5488early? I wondered. I am a morning person but this was a little to early, with resolve in my heart I
5489trundled off to join King Boreas Toastmasters. I resolved that I would stick it out, learn speaking
5490skills, learn to think on my feet, and learn to listen more effectively, and maybe learn something
5491about parliamentary procedure in the process.
5492I now love getting up very early on Saturday, looking forward to seeing everyone. I love how
5493every one participates and encourages each other. It has become so evident that these people
5494genuinely care for and about each other. This becomes more obvious the longer you belong and
5495get to know more about each other.
5496I am learning to speak better, listen better, and conduct meetings better, but the biggest thing I
5497learned was that I am worthwhile and have a value, to my community, King Boreas, my family,
5498and most importantly I learned I am important to myself.
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5499 1980-1981
5501
5502District Governor: Ed Nygaard DTM
5503Term: 1980-1981
5504Club: Sunrisers #2140
5505
5507Secretary: Roy (Ken) Nelson (King Boreas)
5509Eastern Division: Ed Bruns
5511
5512Club Officers
5513President Robert Bonde
5514Ed. Vice President Dorothy Japuntich
5515Adm. Vice President Joan Mukherjee
5516Secretary Peggy Sullivan
5517Treasurer Einar Nordstrom
5518Sergeant at Arms Don Kohler
5519
5521The District Officers attended four weekends of Club Officer Training Sessions during
5522December and January which included the new Club management Plan.
5523
5524In the training portion of the Toastmaster’s year, special efforts were made to improve the
5525offerings to the members to include Parliamentary Procedure Training. Area Governors had
5526special sessions with the coordinator Menard Kaisershot, at each of the five Executive Meetings
5527in addition to the two conferences. Division Lt. Governors were provided extra attention by
5528Governor Nygard so that the were able to be effective leaders of their Divisions. The Lt.
5529Governors gave that extra effort to assist the Area Governors in performing their responsibilities
5530which resulted in outstanding Area and Division Contests in the Fall and Spring Conferences as
5531well as the Club Officer Training Program. All activities were well attended.
5532
5533Doug Ward and Ed Bruns spearheaded the plan to change the assignment of clubs in areas and in
5534the division that affected the Central, Eastern and Northern Divisions. King Boreas stayed in
5535Area 12, but several other clubs were affected in our area.
5536
5537At the Spring Conference the Spouse’s Program was conducted by Myla Nyegard. The guest
5538speaker was Lois Miller who demonstrated new methods to make housework fun, easier and
5539faster. Mary Ann Novak and Rita Pierce were hostesses at a tea to recognize Myla’s involvement
5540in Toastmasters. This was the first time this event was given a special room at the conference.
5541
5542At the International Convention in Phoenix, Arizona the following August, it was announced that
5543District Six had again achieved “Distinguished District” status for the third year in a row. This
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5544means that the District was a Distinguished District each of the years that Governor Nyegard
5545served as a senior officer. Jack Pelinka of Gopher @183 was also given a Presidential Citation in
5546recognition of his many years of contributions to Toastmasters.
5547
5549There was a Charter party for the Crest of the Hill Club (Sponsored by King Boreas) on July 27th.
5550
5551WOW! TO think I was reluctant at first! The Speechcraft program at eh VA was a terrific
5552experience. Five medical technologists were awarded certificates for completion at the Fort
5553Snelling Officers Club,, on June 20th, by program coordinator Med LaFond.
5554I may not have been one of the SpeechCrafters but I learned a lot. That was partly because Med
5555LaFond, ever busy himself, usually had a position that needed to be filled on the weekly
5556schedule. That gave me the opportunity to be Toastmaster for the first time.
5557The best part of the program was all those super people who gathered together at each session.
5558What may have been somewhat unique was that several clubs were involved including eh
5559sponsor, Fort Snelling Toastmaster Club, The Sports and Health Club, our own King Boreas and
5560a few others. Thanks to all the Toastmasters who participated., especially Med LaFond also
5561convey the gratitude of the SpeechCrafters, Penny, Debbie, Rosemary, and Marilyn.
5562
5563King Boreas wishes a fond and fare thee well to Jerry and Margaret Burtle.
5564In the not to distant past there was a Toastmasters Club, King Boreas by name, that seemed to be
5565floundering. There were only six members, no place to meet, it was summer, to doldrums had
5566settled in.
5567Luckily there was a resurgence of energy. A large part of that energy and why King Boreaas
5568stioll exists came from Jerry Burtle. A new meting place was found, and new members were
5569recruited. Jerry contributed to our club as he has to any endeavor with Toastmasters, to his
5570fullest.
5571You could say that Toastmasters was one of the things that brought Jerry and Margaret together.
5572He brought her as a guest, then she joined the club, and then married Jerry. Margaret has been a
5573very valued member. She has the distinction of being the first woman to be elected President of
5574King Boreas Toastmasters. Jerry is a Past Area Governor and his most recent accomplishment is
5575the organization of the Crest O’ The Hill Club”. Margaret is a Charter member of that club.
5576Jerry and Margaret have resigned to move off into retirement to parts unknown. This Club, to
5577which they have contributed so greatly, will miss them very much, and have appreciated having
5578them as members.
5579Fare thee well to the epitome of Toastmastering.
5580
5581Did you know that the newest club, Veteran’s administration Medical Center Toastmasters Club
5582has our own Don Kohler as its sponsor? He worked very hard doing the llaison work that has to
5583be done. His enthusiasm for Toastmasters will manifest itself when the club is Chartered this
5584Month. It is starting out with 26 paid members and with Greg Carlson of King Boreas serving as
5585its President pro tem. Everyone is invited to help them celebrate at their Charter party and
5586Dinner”, the gala event will be held at the Manor on December 4th at 6:30.
5587(Ther is also an announcement that the Charter party is to be held on September 25th?)
5588
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5589Do you know what happens to left over belly buttons?…….Do they join the Naval Reserve?
5590
5591In the News!
5592Doug Ward a long time King Borean and highly respected member of King Boreas, has
5593submitted his resignation for our ranks. Doug is involved with many church, community,
5594political, personal and Toastmasters activities, not the least is serving as Central Division
5595Governor. We hope Doug will visit our club occasionally and wish him the best.
5596 Peggy Sullivan named “Best in King Boreas”
5597In only her second year as a King Borean, Peggy Sullivan has been named Toastmaster of the
5598Year for 1980. That, in itself, says a lot for this spirited, personable woman, the first woman to
5599receive the Tracy Jeffers Award.
5600Peggy joined in February, 1979, and has been instrumental in recruiting several new members,
5601including her husband, Mike Sullivan. In a short time, Peggy moved into a leadership position in
5602the club, serving as Sergeant – at – Arms from July, 1979 to June, 1980, and as Secretary the last
5603half of 1980.
5604The award as Toastmaster of the Year was not made lightly, but well earned. Peggy has been one
5605of our most regular in attendance and has frequently stepped in to give speeches when not
5606regularly scheduled. She was one of the sponsors of a Speechcraft course and has regularly given
5607speeches from the manual, achieving recognition as a “Competent Toastmaster”.
5608
5609The New Presidents Message (by Peggy Sullivan)
5610IT was a bit less than two years ago that I first ventured into a regular King Boreas Toastmasters
5611meeting. Sure, I had been through the Speechcraft course at St. Thomas College, but, that was
5612different. It was progress; and happily, a wise choice on my part.
5613My reason for attempting to take part in any sort of public speaking began with my membership
5614in the Highland Park Business and Professional Women’s Club. I knew that I was going to be the
5615President of that organization, and I had this awful fear of standing before a group and being
5616speechless.
5617To keep this from happening, I decided to prepare myself through Toastmasters. Luckily I had
5618been introduced to the concept of Toastmasters through a Toastmistress Club in the HighLand
5619area. I was truly impressed with the formula of the organization, but did not feel comfortable in
5620such a closed atmosphere. Somehow, I felt that there was a vast area of help that was missing
5621from a group that excluded the male population. In most groups which I would eventually be
5622addressing, there would be men, and I needed to have a support group which would include that
5623feedback also.
5624Just at that point in my life, the brochure from St. Thomas arrived, and I mustered all the courage
5625possible and registered. To this day, I have never regretted that decision. The years have seen so
5626much change in my life. I changed jobs three times…with the positive support of all my friends
5627here, and have finally found a niche, I think!
5628Being awarded the Tracy Jeffers Toastmaster of the Year award was really a highlight fo me. I
5629had admired those who had gone before me and had the poise and confidence to be the winner.
5630What an honor to be bestowed upon one who is so new at this. The best part of it is…it took the
5631help and support of all the club to take me froma where I was 2 years ago and encourage me
5632along to become more comfortable in front of a group.
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5633This upcoming year will be a test of the skills that you all have played a part in helping me learn.
5634I look forward to the challenge of the Presidency of our Club, and the opportunity to get to know
5635you all a little better. Hopefully, the Club will grow to accommodate all the needs of its members
5636and skills that we all have to offer one another. Together, through a lot of effort\, King Boreas
5637will continue to be a leader among Toastmasters Clubs.
5638I wish to publicly thank each and every one of you who have been so instrumental in my growth.
5639May the next few months be as successful for all involved. If you ever have a question or
5640suggestion, PLEASE contact me. I accepted the job of President with the thought that I would be
5641called upon to relay suggestions and hints to the Executive Board, and District for input and
5642action.
5643
5644MEET THE INCOMING OFFICERS:
5645 President Peggy Sullivan:
5646 After reading the article about Peggy as Toastmaster of the Year and her column
5647 “Presidents Message”, what more can be said. If her personality and enthusiasm spreads
5648 to the rest of King Boreas, our Club is going to become even more exciting and
5649 productive. If we follow her lead, we will become more involved in our own Club and the
5650 Toastmasters program. Peggy has promised to call more executive meetings and improve
5651 our promptness.
5652
5653 Educational Vice-President Don Koehler
5654 Don, with the help of his wife, Lois, arranged our fine 1980 Holiday party is certainly
5655 qualified for his new office. He looks forward to working out monthly themes and
5656 scheduling. His goals are to put more emphasis on PASS/FAIL in the manual and to
5657 make use of committees. Don, is employed at the VA Hospital.
5658
5659 Administrative Vice-President Paula Knutzen
5660 Paula is our past Bulletin Editor and now is enthusiastically tackling her new assignment.
5661 Paula has new ideas for attracting new members and for challenging experienced
5662 members to become more involved in interclub and Area competition, Youth Leadership,
5663 etc. She encourages members to volunteer more to substitute - it’s another opportunity to
5664 get on your feet and learn. Paula is a nurse and lives with her husband.
5665
5666 Secretary Thora Dech
5667 She is Thora or Thorhilda Helgadottir as she was born and named in Iceland. Her
5668 husband and three children live in St. Paul. Thora enthusiastically plans to “get in there
5669 and work as hard as she can” in her new office because she wants to continue learning
5670 and enjoying being a King Boreas Toastmaster. She sees the Secretarial position as
5671 another opportunity to practice getting on her feet.
5672
5673 Treasurer Einar Nordstrom
5674 Einar managed to keep the Club solvent and the books balanced during his past term as
5675 Treasurer. Now, in tackling this his goal is to become really proficient and incidentally is
5676 planning a trip to Las Vegas with his wife, Lorraine in February. They live with a black
5677 poodle and one daughter, the last of five children remaining at home. Einar has worked at
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5678 the VA Hospital as an Orthotist for 25 years. Einar’s challenge is to members this term is
5679 to pay your dues on promptly. Remember, those who are delinquent cost the membership
5680 (that is the rest of us).
5681
5682 Sergeant – at – Arms Bob Piechowski and Jerry Sievers
5683 Bob and Jerry agree that one of the best parts of their new office is to meet the Club
5684 members and make them feel welcome. To do this, they both have pledged themselves to
5685 be at the meetings each Saturday. Bob challenges the Club to use more audio – visual
5686 aids and plans to make available the Equipment needed. Both have become King Boreans
5687 in the last year. Bob has had three years as a Toastmaster, at eh Tartan Club where he
5688 served as Secretary, and Jerry is a brand new Toastmaster. Both men work at 3M.
5689
5690MED LAFOND HAS BEEN NAMED A Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), the highest level of
5691achievement in Toastmasters International. Med joins only 27 other District 6 Toastmasters to
5692achieve this distinction. Two other King Boreans, Jerry Burtle and the late Norman Bell, are part
5693of this elite group.
5694Med joined King Boreass in 1969. He now belongs to three clubs, King Boreas, Crest O’ the hill
5695and Vetrans Administration Medical Center. He was instrumental, along with other King
5696Boreans Don Kohler, and Greg Carlson, in founding the VA club. Med also founded the Chain
5697of Lakes Club in 1974.
5698Med organized the Speechcraft seminar at the VA Hospital which proceeded the founding of the
5699new club, and has been active in four Youth Leadership Programs.
5700The man wjho we knew as an affable, outspoken King Borean has been active in all aspects of
5701Toastmasters. He held the top offices of King Boreas as well as Area Governor in 1978, and as
5702District 6 Public Relations Chairman in 1975 and 1976.
5703Med used his Toastmastering skills in the community as a member of the District 6 Speakers
5704Bureau. He has studied parliamentary procedure and served as a judge for high school
5705parliamentary procedure contests.
5706Many of us have enjoyed his costumed portrayal of the French Voyageur. His interest in his
5707national heritage has prompted his membership in “Societe des Canadian – Francois” and
5708Minnesota Territorial Pioneers. He is also the founder and secretary of Societe de Voyageurs.
5709
5710Dorothy Japuntich Delivered history on March 18th, 1981. She has the distinction of being the
5711first and so far only King Borean to ever have given birth, while a member of the Club. She gave
5712birth to a daughter which she and husband Dan named Sandra Jane.
5713
5714The Challenge of Leadership (By Dale Fisher)
5715The Toastmasters manual is entitled “Communication and Leadership.”For our organization the
5716communications is obvious; that is why most of us joined. But the leadership part of our
5717experience is to often over looked.
5718There are basically two types of leadership: that which is attached to a position, an office, and
5719that which rises from an individual because of his personality and or skills. Office holders who
5720are unsuccessful in leading and inspiring their constituents are probably forgetting to look to the
5721members of the group who quietly mover behind the scenes and are respected by their peers,
5722whether they hold formal positions or not.
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5723When I fisrt agreed to serve as King Boreas President many years ago, I had some definite ideas
5724about the needs of the club. I was goint to make he club strong if I had to drag it on my own
5725back! I almost broke my back trying. That term in office was a true learning experience. I
5726learned that leadership doesn’t mean doing all the work myself. It means working with others,
5727motivating and inspiring others to get the job done.
5728Like communication, leadership skills are learned. There are no “born leaders.” Just as we learn
5729public speaking by practicing, we can learn leadership skills through experience. A leadership
5730position is as much a part of the Toastmasters experience as a manual speech is. Ifa member
5731thinks that he lacks the ability to lead, that is no reason to stand on the sidelines. Toastmasters
5732can support efforts to learn to lead just as we support speech training.
5733The upcoming elections give us the opportunity to get involved in a leadership experience. It’s
5734more beneficial to all of us if there is a competition for the offices. Competition creates interest
5735and helps the winner appreciate the new responsibilities, (and I do know how much one can learn
5736from not winning). I urge each member to avail themselves of the full opportunities within
5737Toastmasters. Get involved in the leadership of the club, and your community, either as an
5738officer, committee member, or volunteer.
5739
5740Two Hours of Torture? (by Paula Knutzen)
5741 Is Toastmaster an educational experience or a social one? Why are you here? Why do you
5742repeatedly subject yourself to these weekly two-hour torture sessions?
5743Torture? Well, isn’t it? Think about it getting up at 6 AM or before, and on a Saturday no less?
5744That is bad enough! But to give a speech only you may care about? And then sit placidly by,
5745while someone picks apart your performance and ideas?! You may have the chore of staring at a
5746stopwatch for two hours. Timing every utterance, except your own, of course – no one cares for
5747your opinion, or even for your timer’s report, who takes that seriously anyway?
5748So why have you come to this King Boreas meeting? Is it primarily a learning situation – is it
5749not? You will learn by doing in the casual setting of a club. You acquire speaking skills. You
5750develop a style all your own. You give a constructive feedback. As an officer, you take on
5751responsibility for the leadership of the club and its continuance, as well as the other members.
5752You share your many talents.
5753You want those critical comments. Your speech and your evaluation deserve suggestions from
5754the audience. You gave your very best – and you want to improve. You will accept only the very
5755best suggestions and incorporate them into your personal style.
5756But, what are you doing here? On July 5th, 1980, nine members met and conducted the usual
5757educational meeting. Our main purpose was to continue the long string of King Boreas
5758meetings., then numbering 2028. The speeches were as colorful and as stimulating as at larger
5759meetings. Yet that small gathering sticks pleasantly in my memory.
5760At the disgusting hour of 7:00Am Saturdays we gather to share our knowledge of speaking and
5761leadership. Sharing is a major portion of this endeavor. A formal class offers the technique and at
5762a faster rate, but does a class really offer you’re the experience? Does a class offer the
5763atmosphere you need for practice? And how many of you would have gone out in a major
5764snowstorm to sit in a classroom for two hours? You can catch up on the lesson of the day, or find
5765out what the assignment is for the next class. That is what you are thinking – as you drift back to
5766dreamland.
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5767The sharing of a Toastmasters meeting can not be made up. The slightly “Naughty” joke, and the
5768way it was received. The helpful evaluation that is given solely with improvement, not a grade,
5769in mind.
5770The knowledge gleaned from a well researched topic. Remember Doug Ward’s speech on the
5771Star Spangled Banner?
5772What we are doing here is sharing. Sharing the coffee pot and sharing the melting pot of talent,
5773knowledge, expertise and experiences of all those present. And yes, sharing all the flubs, goofs,
5774and fumbles too. All of it is why we come. If you are like me, you like some parts of the meeting
5775and jobs better than others. Sometimes the mistakes are the best part! But we learn from all of it!
5776All the giving and all the taking. Like school and work and church Toastmasters serrves a
5777specific purpose. Toastmasters is an educational experience. And like school and work and
5778church that purpose would be met with less creativity and enthusiasm with out the social
5779interchange associated with them. Toastmasters is a social experience as well. And making
5780friends along the way is probably why public speaking classes may come and go, but King
5781Boreas goes on, and on, and on…
5782
5783King Boreas Shines at District Conference!
5784Several King Boreans were afforded special recognition at the District 6 Conference on May 2nd,
57851981. The King Boreas Bulletin was awarded Best Bulletin in District 6 for general readability
5786and appearance.
5787Med LaFond wes formally awarded his Distinguished Toastmaster Award
5788Owen Nelson was named Area Governor for Are 15 for the 1981-1982 Toastmaster year, it is
5789exciting to see a King Borean continue our clubs long history, and tradition opf leadership in
5790District 6.
5791Doug Ward (a former King Borean) was elected Administrative Lt. Governor for District 6. This
5792position puts him in line for the top office in the District in 1983.
5793
5794The King Boreas Bulletin has received high ratings from Toastmasters international. Five issues
5795of the 1981 newsletters were submitted to World Headquarters for evaluation and to be entered
5796into the Top Ten Contest. Of the seventeen areas rated, Twelve wee rated Excellent, and five
5797were rated, Good the top two ratings. The Bulleting was rated Excellent in recognition of
5798member and club achievement, encouragement to attend activities and business reports. We were
5799also given top ratings in readability. The one suggestion for improvement was the use of
5800photographs. This area has been a goal for several months and will (hopefully) be achieved soon.
5801
5802Judging With an Open Mind (From May 1981 Toastmaster magazine)
5803Can contest judges remain objective when evaluating a speech that conflicts with their own
5804beliefs? What it seems to take to win is a good delivery, strong voice, effective organization –
5805and a bland subject, calculated to avoid anything even approaching controversial.
5806At the 1979 International Speech Contest in Minneapolis, I listened to nine marvelous speeches.
5807But only one dared to tackle a controversial subject, in this case the treatment of Viet Nam war
5808veterans. His organization and logic were impeccable. But when the winners were announced,
5809his name was conspicuously absent, even though his presentation was far superior to the others.
5810Are judges at this or any level swayed by the subject matter? Was the subject the main or only
5811factor that prevented this speaker from winning? We can ask contest judges to question their own
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5812objectivity in selecting winners. I have also noticed this phenomenon at the local club level as
5813well.
5814Toastmaster should help members to develop the confidence to speak on any subject. It should
5815offer members a laboratory for testing their ability to make people listen to controversial and
5816unpopular subjects, and if not agree at least come to an understanding of that viewpoint.
5817Let us strive to make our speech contests and evaluations vehicles for true self – expression. I
5818urge the judges to question themselves severely before passing judgment on any speaker. It is
5819only with this kind of self – discipline that we can make our own speech contests worth the effort
5820expended.
5821
5822 “OUR CLUB”
5823 Why sure! Our Club just runs itself.
5824 There is not much to do.
5825 The By-Laws, look after that.
5826 Why worry? me and you.
5827
5828 The President may do a bit.
5829 But it’s a very little mite.
5830 Just a few phone calls every now and then.
5831 And a meeting every single night.
5832
5833 The Board, they just keep setting around.
5834 Arranging plans and such.
5835 About seven days a week.
5836 They don’t amount to to much.
5837
5838 The entertainment job’s a joke.
5839 It makes a fellow grin.
5840 The artists that we hear each week.
5841 Why! They just happen in.
5842
5843 The bulletin don’t mean a thing.
5844 The printer does it all.
5845 A big machine just puts them out.
5846 You call that work? It’s a gall.
5847
5848 Ansd all the Treaasurer has to do.
5849 Is to see that dues are paid.
5850 Our Secretary keeps members up to date.
5851 It’s a cinch for any maid.
5852
5853 Why, sure! Our club just runs itself.
5854 It is the best that ever “wuz”
5855 You think so? Just try it once;
5856 You’ll say, “The H-ll it does.”
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5857 1981-1982
5859
5860District Governor: Louis Novak DTM
5861Term: 1981-1982
5862Club: Midland #776
5863 Northwest Wind #692
5864 Scintillators #1201
5865
5867Administrative Lt, Governor: Doug Ward (King Boreas)
5868
5870Membership & Attendance: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
5871
5873Eastern Division Pat Larson
5874 Area 15 Governor: Owen Nelson (King Boreas)
5875
5876Club Officers
5877President Joan Mukherjee
5878Ed. Vice President Don Koehler
5879Adm. Vice President Bob Piechowski
5880Secretary Paula Knutzen
5881Treasurer Dorothy Lea
5882Sergeant at Arms Lee Jones
5883
5885The District was named a Distinguished District for the forth time in a row by Toastmasters
5886International.
5887
5888A special proclamation was designating the week of June 13th as “Toastmaster Week” was
5889authorized by Minnesota Governor Al Quie.
5890
5891Toastmasters International approved a change that to qualify for the DTM recognition, an
5892applicant must serve as a sponsor or mentor or be appointed as a club specialist within 5 years of
5893application.
5894
5895From Club records:
5896Something all people, including Toastmasters to remember, from Zig Zigler:
5897 “I believe you can choose from life everything that you want. But I believe -- NO – I
5898 know – you gotta make the deposits before you can enjoy the rewards. Tou gotta study
5899 the lessons before you can get the grades. You gotta make the call before you can get the
5900 sale. You gotta learn the technique before you perfect the skill. You gotta sweat on the
5901 practice field before you can perform on the playing field.”
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5902KING BOREAS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!
5903King Boreas celebrates its 40th Anniversary and 2085th consecutive weekly meeting on August 8,
59041981. The first meeting was held on August 26, 1941, at the Alverdes Restaurant on St. Peter
5905Street. Of the thirty charter members Waldo Leubben remained active until his death on January
590630th, 1974. Waldo’s wife, Emmie, continues to be an honorary member and dear friend of the
5907Club. Waldo is also honored be the exceptional service award bearing his name, which is
5908presented by the Executive committee on an irregular basis.
5909Another of the original members, Tracy Jeffers was first listed as an associate member because
5910the membership was limited to thirty members. However, Tracy became the third President of
5911the club, Governor of District 6 in 1945-1946, and a Treasurer and International Director of
5912Toastmasters International. Tracy is still honored by the Tracy Jeffers Memorial Toastmaster of
5913the Year Award in King Boreas.
5914Our club received permission to use the name of the monarch of the Winter Carnival on
5915November 4, 1941. Our forbearers remained active in the Carnival. In 1946, they originated, and
5916for nine years sponsored the elaborate “Dinner of the Kings” for current and past Carnival
5917Royalty. Even in more recent years King Boreans have served as toastmasters for numerous
5918Carnival events. The spirit of King Boreas continues to grow and King Boreans continues to
5919serve the club and community. Notable among these are Med LaFond’s youth leadership
5920program with eh scouts, Speechcraft programs coordinated byt Jerry Burtle and Paula Knutzen,
5921and speakers bureaus and judging youth speech contests. Growth and Service: This is the Spirit
5922of King Boreas.
5923
5924 Reminiscing with Herb (by Herb Wegwerth)
5925It was February 1958, only sixteen years after the first meeting of King Boreas club, that this St.
5926Paulite joined the club. At the time we met in the former YWCA, without fail, “Every Tuesday
5927evening at 6:00PM Sharp”. We agonized periodically on reduced attendance. Letters and post
5928cards stating “We haven’t sen you lately.” Or phone calls did the trick.
5929The City of St. Paul had the itch for changing face which resulted in the removal of our beloved
5930YWCA meeting room. I was President at the time we accepted an offer of the basement meeting
5931rooms in the new YWCA just eight blocks east on Kellogg Boulevard.
5932Also at that time one of our members, a cabinet maker, made for our club an upright lectern. The
5933St. Paul Dispatch took a photo of it as I was holding the President’s Gavel. In all our moving the
5934lectern was inadvertently left behind. I believe it is yet in the YWCA. For our club’s copious
5935records we had poor storage facilities. At the YWCA we were given a small locker for our
5936records and equipment.
5937We became exasperated with eh poor storage facilities, cafeteria style dinners and roomdividers
5938that were not soundproof at he YWCA. We voted unanimously to move – to Rene’s Restaurant
5939on St. Peter Street, and later to the St. Paul Hotel and the YMCA.
5940For many years we enjoyed the YMCA Driscoll Room, the served dinners and the large steel
5941locker allocated for our use. Then dinner service became a cafeteria line, with less appetizing
5942food. Our mobile club went one block west to Capp Towers motor hotel. We met in the elegant
5943Chandelier Room and they even accepted our steel storage cabinet. Then came our old problem –
5944unfavorable dinners.
5945Club membership was also declining. Before we left the YMCA the male chauvinists had fought
5946a losing battle and women were accepted into our club as members. Our first “LADY” member
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5947and President, Margaret Burtle suggested we relocate to the Lexington Branch Library. We were
5948down to about seven regular members when we met only briefly at Slingers Restaurant on
5949University and Prior. When the building burned during one of our meetings, we were forced to
5950flee, leaving behind our prized Norman Bell Memorial Trophy. We then returned to the
5951Lexington Library and then back to the Capp Towers.
5952To the HORROR of several, Owen Nelson suggested that we meet on Saturday mornings. But
5953with the decline in membership something had to be done and the change was made.
5954After ore problems with food, management and storage, Paula Knutzen suggested we meet at St.
5955Luke’s Hospital. From there, the committee of Mike and Peggy Sullivan located our current site
5956at the Town Crier University and Lexington. (The name of the Town Crier has been disputed by
5957some current long time members as the name was Patty’s Pantry, though some one said it was
5958renamed either just before or after the move). The Club then moved to its present location at the
5959Liberty/Associated bank Building.
5960With the move to Saturday morning our membership has increased phenomenally. Lady
5961Toastmasters greatly helped our club growth. Incidentally, Alpha Wegwerth (my wife) became
5962President. Our present President is a lady Toastmaster, Joan Mukherjee. Peggy Sullivan is the
5963Immediate Past President. I believe we are one of the first Toastmasters Clubs to have a member
5964who gave birth to a baby (Dorothy Japuntich).
5965
5966Warren Wildasin Remembers 40 Years!
5967On this 40h anniversary of the King Boreas Toastmasters Club allow me, if you will, a few
5968personal thoughts and reflections on my tenure in this Club over the past 25 years including
5969individuals who stand out in my memory.
5970The King Boreas Club since its Chartering in 1941 has been blessed in many, many, sparkling
5971individuals. What they did, what they inspired others to do, made this Club a remembered entity
5972in District Six and Toastmasters International.
5973Fellows like Tracy Jeffers, George Goeble, Waldo Leubben, and Ken Frederickson are just a few
5974people who make this Club a proud and successful one over the years. Tracy Jeffers was my
5975Toastmaster father, and Waldo “Baldy” Leubben my favorite Toastmaster uncle. These two
5976along with Ken Frederickson guided and counseled me in my Toastmaster activities.
5977King Boreas – its name and connection to the St. Paul Winter Carnival; the Dinner of the Kings
5978made a colorful history. Our consecutive string of weekly meetings over the 40 years is a record
5979that will never be squalled in all of Toastmasters International.
5980Herb and Alpha Wegwerth might remember the 1000th meeting celebration held at the Hotel St.
5981Paul. I was Toastmaster of the evening and at the Heasd table there were over 20 dignitaries for
5982the City of St. Paul, The State of Minnesota, District Six, and Toastmasters International. I
5983introduced them all – I thought – and sat down. Immediately I received over a dozen notes that I
5984had forgotten to introduce the wife of the Mayor of St. Paul. Even seasoned Toastmasters are
5985human too.
5986Another few moments stand out and I put them in these reflections because those moments
5987involved Tracy Jeffers. Tracy among his many talents was an astute Parliamentarian and I knew
5988he was going to “Get Me” as I chaired my last meeting as District Governor. By guess and by
5989gosh and quite a bit iof luck I kept one step ahead of Tracy – he did not catch me. I’ve always
5990been extremely proud of those moments.
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5991I’ve rambled on a bit about people who are no longer with us. Reflections of the past. The
5992present – this club is still blessed with persons and personalities that sparkle. I’m extremely
5993thankful and proud of my association with King Boreas Toastmasters Club. I’m hoping I am
5994around for the 50th Anniversary.
5995
5996Peggy Sullivan, Past President of King Boreas, has been named Business Woman of the Year by
5997the Highland Park Business and Professional Women’s Club.The award recognizes advancement
5998in her professional field, contributions to the community and to the organization.
5999Peggy has held every office in the Highland Park club and has been active in introducing new
6000members to the club. She continues her efforts to advance within her profession through on –
6001going education. We in King Boreas are well Acquainted with Peggy’s abilities and congratulate
6002her on the honor.
6003
6004Unfortunately most people with the gift of gab have no idea how to wrap it up.
6005
6006Wegwerth Feted In Front of Whole Club!
6007He heard comments about his less than perfect grammar, his vehement antifeminism, and his
6008conservatism. He also heard about the gratitude and love of the members of a Toastmasters club
6009of which he had been a cornerstone for nearly twenty-four years.
6010On October 24th, 1981 Herb and Alpha Wegwerth were Roasted and honored by King Boreas. It
6011was the last meeting attended by this most reliable of our members The following Tuesday, Herb
6012and Alpha departed for their new home in Texas.
6013Several King Boreans chided Herb for his resistance to admitting women to our membership.
6014Yet, we mentioned that his wife, Alpha, Became the second woman to join our numbers. Alpha
6015ultimately became President of King Boreas and is remembered for her bubbly personality and
6016unfailing friendliness.
6017One of the highlights of the meeting was the tongue – in – cheek presented by Dorothy Japuntich
6018of the “Feminist of the Year Award”. The certificate was appropriately decorated with pink pigs.
6019Another highlight of the program was the presence of long time King Borean Warren Wildasin
6020and his wife Janet. Warren reminisced about the many contributions Herb has made to the Club
6021over the years.
6022Those of us with long term membership in King Boreas have seen many members come and go.
6023All have left their impact on us. Some more than others. The departure of several, such as Tracy
6024Jeffers and Waldo Leubben, have marked what could be considered an era for King Boreas.
6025Herb’s departure leaves a void in our membership. I am certain that his position will in time be
6026filled, but it will take another member with the selflessness and reliability displayed by Herb. I
6027hope that the wait does not take to long to find another great Toastmaster like Herb.
6028
6029Paula Knutzen King Borean of the Year!
6030Paula Knutzen has been named the top Toastmaster in King Boreas Land for 1981. The award
6031was presented in one of the traditional highlights of the Holiday Party on December 5th, and
6032marked the second year in a row that the award went to a woman. The Tracy Jeffers Memorial
6033Toastmaster of the Year Award is presented each year to the member who has excelled in the
6034club and accumulated the highest number of points in various activities.
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6035Paula received the award in her second year of Toastmastering. This past year she was
6036Administrative Vice President of King Boreas and is the current President of the Highland Park
6037Business and Professional Women’s Club. Paula also coordinated a Speechcraft course and
6038conducted the Leadership training course for our club. The most important aspect of Paula’s
6039being named top Borean has been her enthusiasm for the club. She has worked hard in all her
6040efforts winning numerous awards in both speaking and evaluating. Congratulations to a very
6041deserving Toastmaster of the Year.
6042
6043Teacher, Student, Winner!
6044Another teacher who shudders when asked to speak in public! That’s the reason Mary Gombkoto
6045said she joined King Boreas. Despite her six years as a 6th grade teacher, Mary claims the cold
6046sweats when asked to speak in front of any other group. Mary is also nearing completion of
6047graduate studies fo her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration at St. Thomas College.
6048She’s been working on it, “one class at a time,” for three years, and feels Toastmasters training
6049will help her in her Oral Exams. After completing her Master’s Degree Mary plans tpo work
6050toward her Doctorate and a goal of being a College Professor.
6051Besides her busy academic life, Mary enjoys pottery, skiing, and walking (or is it riding) her
6052sheepdog.
6053Mary was introduced to King Boreas by Peggy Sullivan, whom she met at the Highland Park
6054Business and Professional Women’s Club, which Mary also joined.
6055Mary’s first efforts in King Boreas certainly belied her claims of fear and nervousness. Mary’s
6056Icebreaker won Best Speaker award on December 12th, and she won the Best Evaluator award in
6057her first effort on January 2nd.
6058
6059Take Note, But not to the Lectern (by Wayne Hanson)
6060Time and time again during various Toastmasters meetings, you will hear evaluators introduce
6061the speaker they are about to evaluate by saying, “This time the speaker will try to speak without
6062notes.” If the speaker is successful in speaking without notes, or shows very little need to have
6063them, the evaluator gives him what our club calls a “bouquet” or a compliment, such as “the
6064speaker did not use notes,” or “the speaker did not depend on his notes as much as usual.” Dale
6065Carnegie, the author of “How win friends and influence people” also wrote “How to develop
6066self-confidence and influence people by public speaking.” This is what we do in Toastmasters. In
6067a Chapter on “How famous speakers prepare their addresses” Dale Carnegie said that when
6068Abraham Lincoln was running for Congress from Illinois he never used a single note. He said
6069“They always tend to tire and confuse the Listener.” Dale Carnegie went on to say, “And who of
6070us, pray, would contradict Abraham Lincoln?” Don’t notes destroy 50% of your eye contact and
6071interest in the creditability of a speaker?
6072I gave manual Speech #15 with typed notes, double spaced and in capital letters. I think it was
6073the most difficult speech I have ever given. When I first started speaking I needed notes, but now
6074they are a burden. When a member has given only four or five speeches, he or she can possibly
6075be excused from using a lot of notes, but sooner or later each one of us should be able to
6076demonstrate by the time he or she has reached their fourteenth speech that they can give a speech
6077with or with out notes.
6078My advice to new Toastmasters would be to use notes, but slowly, as the second and third
6079speeches come along, try to give a speech with out the notes. It is fine to bring notes up front
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6080with you in case of an emergency and you forget everything, but if you know your subject well,
6081and practice, practice, practice, you will not only give a speech with out notes, but you will be
6082able to relax more because you know what you are going to say and that you can say it with out a
6083hitch. When you accomplish these goals you also have a very good chance of winning the Best
6084Speaker award for that week.
6085All in all, notes tend to bog down a speaker and his speech. Try to do your best and you will
6086improve. A person’s best speech is not a written speech that is read to the group word for word.
6087There is very little eye contact, if any eye contact with the audience, for one thing. Remember
6088this adage and you will grow and improve as a Toastmaster and a person:
6089 Good, Better, Best
6090 May you never rest,
6091 ‘Till you are
6092 Good, Better, best.
6093
6094Borean Directs Opera
6095We all have secret dreams of someday doing something big. King Borean Jonathan Nye always
6096wanted to direct an opera (he gave up seeking the singing roles because of the hard work of
6097memorization). After serving nine years as Director of Music at a church in St. Paul, the big
6098chance came and he jumped at it when a music colleague suggested doing Gian-Carlo Menotti’s
6099opera. “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” The opera concerns a 12-year old crippled boy who has
6100an encounter with the three kings in route to visit the Christ Child. The opera is funny, touching
6101and a delight to listen to. It is in English, for those who have any preconceived notions that all
6102operas are in Italian or German.
6103Performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, January 16th and 17th, 1982, at 7:00Pm
6104both nights. The church is Como Park Lutheran, 1547 Sheldon. There will be a free will offering
6105taken.
6106
6107Real World Speaking! (By Mike Sullivan)
6108I do not recall the Date King Boreas moved to the Town Crier as our new home. I so remember it
6109was a “spur of the moment” decision, and I recall the excitement and doubts we all had about the
6110large size of the quarters. We were gratified to see the restaurant staff making special efforts to
6111see we were satisfied. But… we very soon became aware of our new acoustics… and, on a scale
6112of one to ten, the room would be lucky to get on any position on the scale at all! We told the
6113management of our concerns and we were happy to see one doorway to the main restaurant area
6114blocked off, but, somehow, the second door was neve replaced and the kitchen help continues to
6115bus trays through, and make general clatter in our meeting room. We hear dishes crashing to the
6116floor, silverware being flung noisily into bins, occasional loud voices seemingly oblivious to our
6117meetings – and to top it all off, the hard walls reverberate the sound and make for a very
6118antagonistic environment for any speaker. I LOVE IT! We are so fortunate! WHY, You may
6119ask? Because this is the real world. The professional speaker and the amateur speaker will rarely
6120be blessed with an audience which is totally attentive. Public address systems are generally
6121pathetic, at best, and quiet kitchen help has yet to be invented.
6122Our meetings are a perfect laboratory setting for learning to speak. If you’re asked for your
6123breakfast order right in the middle of your Table Topic, be thankful! You’ll be able to handle an
6124unexpected interruption that much easier at any time. Many business people pay upwards of $60
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6125an hour for speech training at professional clinics in quiet conference rooms. Then they start their
6126opening remarks at a real world luncheon, the waitress asks, “Was yours the chicken or fish? in a
6127loud voice. Poof! El Blanco! Guess who instantly wishes he or she was dead! Regaining a bit of
6128composure a few minutes later, our speaker sees a hand waving back and forth toward the rear of
6129the room and pauses, while someone shouts, “I can’t hear you, the microphone is not working.”
6130Our speaker glances toward his host, who shrugs his shoulders and gives him the “I don’t know,
6131guess it up to you to talk louder” look. So, our speaker grits his teeth clears his quivering throat,
6132and begins to try to project his voice to fill the room. Just as he begins to recover and gain his
6133confidence back, he glances at his notes and finds the sweat from his palms has blurred the print
6134on his notes. At the same moment, the meeting taking place next door – just through the paper
6135thin room divider – comes to a conclusion, and the decibel level of their crowd begins to
6136drowned out our petrified speaker, and that pesky hand in the back of the room starts to wave
6137again. He is ready to run for the hills, and forget his speaking fee, just to get out of there, and a
6138tray of dishes, suddenly drops. He is ready to be hospitalized if he only could find some mercy
6139and go into a coma.
6140Too bad our speaker did not learn to speak at the King Boreas/Town Crier Speaking Laboratory
6141for Real World Speaking, He would have taken all the problems in stride, because after the Town
6142Crier, it would have been “Situation Normal.”
6143
6144Weather Records Fall Fast and Hard, But The King Survives!
6145As the blizzard grew and the Twin Cities found themselves in the grip of the second record
6146breaking snowfall in four days, King Boreans were gripped by a chill even colder than the sinds
6147whipping at their front doors. Would we be able to meet on January 23rd, 1982, or would our
6148long standing record of consecutive weekly meetings be broken after over forty years and 2108
6149Gatherings.
6150The following day the local newspaper would report “The storm that began Friday quickly broke
6151five weather records and left most of the state in the grip of weather conditions for the first time
6152since 1975…19.9 inches of snow, a record for a single storm, even though the old record had
6153been around only since Wednesday…the most snow on the ground at one time: 38.2 inches.”
6154Our thoughts turned to our intrepid forbearers who braved even the Armistice Day aftermath in
61551940, one of the top 5 weather events of the Century, worldwide. Our forbearers also met on
6156blizzards Christmas Eves and Days, to Celebrate the Spirit of King Boreas. Would all this pass
6157into history, a proud past, but lost to the future generations.
6158Shame upon us, for doubting the unfailing spirit of our contemporary King Boreans. Are we not
6159as Stallworth as our forbearers? On that seemingly impassible morning when less hearty souls
6160remained securely within their poor hovels, several; of our members displayed the true spirit of
6161the King of Winter and kept alive the record established by many generations of King Boreas
6162Toastmasters. Following is the report filed by Past President Peggy Sullivan:
6163The 2019th meeting of King Boreas Toastmasters was a true event. The Preceding week had
6164showered the Twin Cities with two record snowfalls, and as the snow fell on Friday, concern
6165arose as to whether or not the 40+ years of consecutive meetings could continue. The tradition is
6166so ingrained in our members that after several phone calls, it was determined that the meeting
6167would be held at th home of Mike and Peggy Sullivan.
6168As can be expected of a dedicated group, six people showed up – two by car – two by bus – and
6169two at the home. Menu selection was limited! Four others participated by a conference call.
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6170Those present included Mike and Peggy Sullivan, Wayne hanson, Aletta Mikesell, Jonathan Nye,
6171and Einar Nordstron. Conference call attendees were Owen Nelson, Paula Knutzen, Pete
6172Panchyshyn, and Jerry Burtle. Also in attendance was “Rabbit” Sullivan who, on the motion for
6173a temporary recess for snacks voted “Woof, Woof.” So the record is still alive and well.
6174
6175One interesting Note is that the Bylaws were changed on February 20th, 1982, to allow for annual
6176election of officers. This issue was brought up and passed according to the Club Archives this
6177was changed in 1973/1974 Toastmasters year.
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6178 1982-1983
6180
6181District Governor: Bob Pierce DTM
6182Term: 1982-1983
6183Club: Anoka #2748
6184
6186Educational Lt. Governor: Doug Ward (King Boreas)
6187
6189Club Assistance: Owen Nelson (King Boreas)
6190Membership & Attendance: Rose Mary Baatz (King Boreas)
6191
6193Eastern Division: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
6194Area 15 Governor: Clete Tauer
6195
6196Club Officers
6197President Mike Sullivan
6200Secretary
6201Treasurer
6203
6205The first annual Don Murray Memorial Award was presented to Jerry Burtle of King Boreas
6206#208.
6207
6208Four well known Toastmasters passed away this year, Jerry Burtle and Milo Osterman, both of
6209King Boreas #208, as well as Laverne Graff and Jim O’Grady.
6210
6211Growth in clubs set a new record with only one club being lost and 16 new clubs being
6212chartered. This resulted in District Six receiving the President’s Extension Award at the annual
6213Hall of Fame Ceremony in San Diego at the International Conference. As a result of this increase
6214in the number of clubs our District became the third largest District in the world.
6215
6216At the Hall of Fame Ceremony Cliff Thompson was presented the Presidential Citation by
6217International President William Miller. At the same ceremony Bob Pierce was honored for
6218achieving Distinguished District recognition. This was the fifth consecutive year for this award
6219and the only District in Region IV to accomplish this feat.
6220
6221
6222
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6224Boreas Coat of Arms Demystified!
6225His Majesty Boreas Rex XXIII commands me to tell His Highness what in ‘ell the Latin words
6226inscribed in the Boreas – Coat –of- Arms mean in our pidgeon English. I guarantee nothing but
6227here it goes:
6228 HILARUS Lively, Gay, Cheerful
6229 Sanus Healthful, Sound of Body
6230 Integer Permanent, (As we interpret it, The royal Line of Boreas Rex has lasted
6231 and will continue to last through the ages
6232Basically we boast that Boreas has always been and always will be -- His creed is LIFE,
6233animated by gay and colorful activities, healthful outdoor sports, all enlivened with music and
6234song and good clean fun.
6235Boreas’ inspiration comes from a great god Aiolus – the Impresario of Music, Laughter,
6236Conviviality, and Merrymaking.
6237Boreas’ Strength lies in his control of the Great North Winds, which dominate the Solar System,
6238thus providing the sinews for hardy, resistant vitality and strong determination in the hearts of
6239men.
6240No god of Greece or Rome rivals Boreas in dominating the areas wherein Ice and Snow gives
6241life and strength to the less fortunate but more enervating sections of the Universe.
6242Yea, Boreas stands for sturdy Vigor in the exercise of gay and colorful outdoor pursuits; He
6243stands unchallenged astride the rugged terrain of His mighty domains breathing royal good will
6244to the multitudes
6245So Hail to Boreas…..HILARUS * SANUS * INTEGER
6246
6247Does it pay to Speak Well?
6248From 1982 Speakers and agents Bureau:
6249 $20,000 per Speaking Engagement:
6250 Alexander Haig Paul Harvey Henry Kissinger
6251 Dan Rather
6252
6253 $15,000 per Speaking Engagement
6254 Kareem Abdul Jabbar Dick Cavett Milton Friedman
6255 Walter Mondale Carl Sagan Barbara Walters
6256
6257 $10,000 per Speaking Engagement
6258 David Brinkley William F. Buckley John Connelly
6259 Betty Ford John Kenneth Galbraith Joe Granville
6260 Ann Landers Louis Rukeyser William Safire
6261 James Schlesinger Alvin Toffer George Will
6262
6263A motion was made on November 27th, 1982, and passed to Amend the Constitution of King
6264Boreas by Med Lafond.
6265MOVED: That Article I of the King Boreas Club Bylaws be amended to add the Following
6266paragraph designated as Section 11 (eleven):
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6267 The Honorary Title “Friend of King Boreas Toastmasters” may be conferred upon a
6268 former member or a deceased member’s spouse in recognition of distinguished and
6269 meritorious contributions to the ideals, goals and welfare of the club by a vote of the
6270 membership, subject to annual renewal by the executive committee and maybe subject to
6271 ratification by the general membership.
6272
6273A second MOTION was made (also by Med LaFond) that the Title of “Friend of King Boreas
6274Toastmasters” be conferred upon Herb Wegwerth an Emma Luebben (Widow of Waldo
6275Luebben) in recognition and appreciation of their extraordinary contributions of their time and
6276talents to the club. The MOTION passed.
6277
6278Definitions:
6279Intellectual: Anyone that can listen to the William Tell Overture, and not think of the Lone
6280 Ranger.
6281Success: When you can make both ends meet and overlap.
6282
6283Diet: The penalty for exceeding the feed limit.
6284
6285Teenager: A young person who gets blamed for acting like you did at their age.
6286
6287Antique: An object that wouldn’t be wanted by anyone if there were more of them.
6288
6289Luxury: Something that becomes a necessity when you can get it with a down payment.
6290
6291Advice: Something your children ignore as stupid, but save to use with their kids.
6292
6293Tomorrow: The greatest labor saving device ever invented.
6294
6295Content: When you end up on a detour, but you still enjoy the scenery and the trip.
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6296 1983-1984
6298
6299District Governor: Doug Ward DTM
6300Term: 1983-1984
6301Club: Metropolitan #1696
6302 Faribault #372
6303 King of Clubs #447
6304
6306Treasurer: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
6307 (Serving from January 21, 1984)
6308
6309Comitte Chairs:
6310Achievement through Motivation: Owen Nelson (King Boreas)
6311Division Ly Governor Coordinator: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
6312
6314Eastern Division: Rose Mary Baatz (King Boreas)
6315Area 15 Governor: Doug Green (King Boreas)
6316
6317Club Officers
6319President
6322Secretary
6323Treasurer l
6325
6327A goal of 15 new clubs was set and 16 were chartered giving the District a total of 158 clubs on
6328July 1. 1984. A goal of 7000 members in good standing was set and 7237 achieved including
63291293 new charter members and 371 charter members. A goal of 175 manual completions was set
6330and 276 achieved. Ninety-two Management Plans were submitted which was 24 more than the
6331previous year. There was a goal of 50 Youth Leadership and Success Modules and 42 were
6332completed. A goal of 7 DTM’s was exceeded by two. A goal of 40 ATM’s was set and 36 were
6333reached. Through it all the District again became a Distinguished District being the 18th highest
6334ranked in Toastmasters worldwide.
6335
6337Another King Borean Luminary Fades Away. By Warren Wildasin
6338Jerome Burtle passed from us on Wednesday, July 6, 1983.
6339In my Toastmastering lifetime of thirty years, most of them with King Boreas Toastmasters
6340Club, there have been three luminaries – all members of that club. OH! Since the club was
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6341founded in 1941 there have been numerous outstanding people who have passed through the
6342ranks, but three people in my judgement stood head and shoulders above the rest – “Mr.
6343Toastmaster”; those men are Tracy Jeffers, Waldo Luebben, and Jerry Burtle.
6344Jerry was a gracious man and his love of life was outstandingly evident. His command of the
6345English language was self evidentevery time he spoke. He was incisive, decisive, intermingled
6346with a very refreshing sense of humor. Jerry was seldom at a loss for words, and his evaluations
6347will be long remembered. Jerry was concerned ith the Toastmaster concept, not with the concept
6348itself, but with what people were doing with it – hence his belonging to more than one club
6349besides King Boreas. He was willing to help at any time. Jerry was a Toastmaster luminary and
6350touched all who knew him. He was special, so very special.
6351The reason I have used this method and type of eulogy is because King Boreas has been thrice
6352deceased; also all of the things I have said about Jerry apply to Tracy and Waldo, just as well.
6353They were three men – three Toastmasters – three members of King Boreas – all luminaries and
6354never to be forgotten, but so very much missed, Tracy, Waldo, Jerry.
6355
6356How Many of the Following Do You Have?
6357Forgiveness Persuasiveness Alertness Hospitality
6358Generosity Joyfulness Flexibility Availability
6359Endurance Self-Control Reverence Dependability
6360Security Patience Diligence Thoroughness
6361Love of People Creativity Enthusiasm Resourcefulness
6362Thriftiness Contentment Punctuality Tolerance
6363Cautiousness Gratefulness Attentiveness Sensitivity
6364Fairness Compassion Gentleness Deference
6365Meekness Orderliness Boldness Virtue
6366Sincerity Discretion Faith Discernment
6367Wisdom Obedience Truthfulness Loyalty
6368Determination Decisiveness Humility Responsibility
6369Peacefulness Tenderness Empathy Hopefulness
6370
6371The above traits the psychologists tell us are the greatest attributes of the human psychological
6372 makeup. How many of the fifty-two can you honestly say that you practice or could claim as a
6373 major part of your personality? We may want to say all of them, but we need to be honest with
6374 ourselves. Experts say the average person only has three or four of these attributes developed to
6375 an above average level. Yet these vary traits are what makes us decent human beings.
6376An unknown speaker challenges us to try to develop each of these traits by focusing on one of
6377 them for a two week period, and over two years we will definitely be better people.
6378
6379Fire and Damnation!
6380Vulcan’s henchmen attacked King Bores Toastmasters Club Saturday Morning as Dorothy Lea
6381 presides. Fire engines and other equipment massed outside Patty’s Pantry restaurant and burst
6382 into our meeting and ravaged beautiful (all) King Boreas females; smearing them with a tar like
6383 substance they wore upon their lips. King of the Fire Vulcanus Rex, Roger Sorenson, was chief
6384 trouble maker as his caped intruders leaped from table to table doing their dirty work. This
6385 event may go down in the annals of mischief.
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6386
6387Sizzle!
6388On January 14th, at the Lido Café in St. Paul, a surprise Roast was held for Med LaFond to
6389 celebrate his 50th birthday. It was brought out by Master of Ceremonies Bob Bonde, that don
6390 Koehler thought it would be a good idea to invite all of Med’s friends to pay him honor by
6391 Roasting him. Thirty-one were in attendance, and included such guests as, District Governor,
6392 Doug Ward; Area Governor, Doug Green; and District Governor Elect, Pat Kirk, other
6393 included Med’s mom and dad, his sister Mary, brother Tom, and their spouses.
6394Roastmaster Don Koehler brought the temperature of our Roast gradually up to 475 degrees with
6395 the help of such expert Roasters as George Snyder, Pat Kirk, Dale Fisher, Doug Green, Lee
6396 Jones, Tom LaFond, and Jim Kolb. To top the evening off, the Birthday Masters, Barb LaFond
6397 and Med’s future daughter-in-law, Tari, led the group in a birthday song, and ved the birthday
6398 cake, followed by a shower of confetti filled eggs.
6399Med, of course had a chance at rebuttal. It was a super evening. Plan now to attend the scheduled
6400 100th birthday party for Med, to be held on January 10th, 2034.
6401
6402SpeechCraft has Points! By Peggy Sullivan
6403During the past year, I have had the opportunity to introduce SpeechCraft to 3 classes of new
6404 Dain Bosworth recruits or trainees. Each class is divided into two groups, so King Boreas gets
6405 credit for 6 SpeechCraft sessions this year!
6406This does take some time from my normal work load, but it is not without its rewards, both on a
6407 personal and professional level. Personally, I receive the satisfaction of introducing a helpful
6408 program to a dynamic group of people from all over the country. Professionally, I expect to
6409 reap the rewards of greater exposure to the various offices throughout our system via our
6410 trainees, and this will eventually payoff in additional business.
6411The payoffs are many, then, Toastmasters benefits from the exposure, the trainees benefit from
6412 the introduction to the Toastmasters experience, King Boreas benefits from the points credited
6413 to our sponsorship of the programs, and I end up with the combination of all of these benefits.
6414So when opportunity knocks, take hold and open that door.
6415
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6416 1984-1985
6418
6419District Governor: Pat Kirk DTM
6420Term: 1984-1985
6422 Toastadas #4755
6423
6426
6428Credentials: Owen Nelson (King Boreas)
6429
6431Eastern Division: John Blackstone
6432Area 15 Governor: Bob Parker
6433
6434Club Officers
6435President Warren Wildasin
6436Ed. Vice President Jonathan Nye
6437Adm. Vice President Dorothy Lea
6438Secretary Becky Thiasen
6439Treasurer Milly Oberbroeckling
6440Sergeant at Arms Don Cokely
6441
6443TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES AND SOS SITUATION!
6444Toastmasters International is outing out an S.O.S. to all clubs to participate in the 1985
6445membership building program. Which begins January 1st through December 31, 1985.
6446
6447 Sharing – Sharing Toastmasters with others is important to you and your club.
6448 Continually bring in new members to share your experience with them, and the “new
6449 blood” will be a transfusion of vitality and new life into your club.
6450
6451 Opportunity-Answer the S.O.S. and give yourself and your club the opportunity to
6452 create a positive learning environment and an atmosphere where members will learn,
6453 grow and achieve. Build your membership and combat normal member turnover. Strong
6454 clubs can stay strong, weak clubs can become strong so that everyone benefits.
6455
6456 Success - Every club must have at least 20 members to conduct an effective
6457 Toastmasters program. If your club has less than twenty members now is the time to
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6458 point your club toward success. If your club has more than twenty members new
6459 members can help your club becomes even more successful.
6460 Every time you sponsor a new member, just be sure to print your name and home club
6461 number on the Application for Membership Form, exactly as they appear on the label of
6462 your monthly magazine. The computer at World headquarters will do the rest.
6463
6464Entice Former Members to Rejoin!
6465Here are some ideas you can use to entice those former members to rejoin your club.
6466 • Try a greeting card mailer with a contemporary drawing of a “bug” on the front with
6467 these words “We do not mean to bug you…we miss you! Won’t you rejoin our club?
6468 • Print on a postcard “DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING?” then tell about the lost benefits
6469 (opportunity to improve themselves, possible career enhancement, fellowship, etc). Be
6470 sure to invite them to the next club meeting and include a phone numberfor further
6471 information.
6472 • Consider sending the following letter:
6473 Good day! Here is my side of the story! Please jot me a note to tell me your side!
6474 As a former member of (Insert your club name here) Toastmasters Clubyou could
6475 help us greatly with plans to contact potential new members. What I would like to
6476 know is:
6477 What did you like about our club?
6478 What did you dislike?
6479 Would you like to visit our next meting (insert meeting tome and place here)?
6480 Would you consider rejoining our club?
6481 If you would not rejoin our club, why not?
6482
6483 • Send a postcard with the message “WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS” followed by the
6484 message “So we were saddened here at (insert club name) Toastmasters Club when you
6485 did not enew your membership. Won’t you reconsider and rejpopin? Contact us today at
6486 (insert contact information).
6487
6488Toastmasters International introduced a new 10 speech Basic Communications and Leadership
6489Manual. A new Success/Leadership module on Effective Evaluation was released. There are two
6490new Advanced Manuals published, one for professional sales people and one for the technical
6491speaker.
6492
6493A special session was held for all Toastmasters with membership of 25 years or more. It was
6494well attended and each received a 25 or 30 year tac for their membership pin and a certificate of
6495appreciation.
6496
6497For the first time Area and Division Management Plans were used. The were developed by
6498Educational Ly. Governor Nelson.
6499
6500District Six was again honored as a Distinguished District at the International Convention in
6501Columbus Ohio. Other notable accomplishments include tying for First Place in Club Extension.
6502We added 19 clubs and only lost 2 for a net gain of 17. Taconite Talker, Club Bulletin, of
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6503Hibbing #819 and Edited by Bob Parrent, was selected as the Top Ten Club Bulletin. We had
65047726 members in good standing, 569 manual completions, 53 ATM’s, 11 DTM’s, 21 Youth
6505Leaderships, 35 Speechcrafts, and 39 Success Leadership Courses.
6506
6508Daily Advice: It is wise to remember that even if we do not agree with what someone is telling
6509us. There may be chunks of helpful information in what the other person says.
6510
6511
6512Congratulations to Bob Bonde! Bob received the Milo Osterman Memorial Evaluator of the Year
6513Award for 1984. Bob received his plaque from King Boreas Toastmasters Club.
6514
6516Ten points to make a great presentation
6517 1. Get off the stage, get away from the pulpit.
6518 2. Don’t Spend Time on Your Bio: No One Cares!
6519 3. Set the Tone Right Away with Questions.
6520 4. Make sure name tags are being used, then call the people by name, directly.
6521 5. Walk within the group.
6522 6. Use slides that everyone will relate to but are outside of your niche.
6523 7. Your slides don’t deliver the message, YOU do.
6524 8. Manipulate the pace with rapid fire questions.
6525 9. Make them laugh.
6526 10. Passion!
6527
6528
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6529 1985-1986
6531
6532District Governor: Roy (Ken ) Nelson
6533Term: 1985-1986
6534Club: Minnehaha #2563
6535 Sperry speakers #4726
6536
6537District Officers: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
6538
6540Credentials: Owen Nelson (King Boreas)
6541
6543Eastern Division: Dagnar Runyon
6544Area 15 Governor: Rita Pierce
6545
6546Club Officers
6547President Einar Nordstrom
6548Ed. Vice President Bob Bonde
6549Adm. Vice President Jane Enerson
6550Secretary Pete Panchyshyn
6553
6555District Six was again honored as a Distinguished District at the International Convention in
6556Reno, Nevada. Riley, Sergeant at Arms for our District for ten years was honored with a special
6557Presidential Citation by International President Helen Blanchard.
6558
6559District Six had set a goal of 8000 members in good standing, and achieved 8180; we had a goal
6560of 190 clubs, and ended up with 183; we strived for 380 manual completions, and realized 428;
656176 ATM’s were set as the goal, and we got 59; we sought 10 DTM’s and achieved 10;
6562Speechcrafts we went for 43, and sponsored 37, we completed 10 Youth leadership Programs;
6563and 56 Success/Leadership Courses.
6564
6566Opportunity may knock, loud and long, but you still have to get up to answer the door.
6567There is opportunity all around us. Many of us joined Toastmasters to develop improved
6568speaking and leadership skill, but never seem to use them in a professional, or manner we had
6569hoped. Yes, we communicate and listen better, but that step to seeking out speaking
6570opportunities we just do not make. What holds us back? Have we deafened ourselves to
6571opportunities, and stopped looking? Are we looking in the right places? The Toastmasters
6572Speakers Bureau is a great place to start. There are also other Speakers Agents, and Bureaus that
6573you can submit your name to. STREEEEEETCCCCHHH that talent, volunteer for local boards
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6574and committees. The more you speak the better speaker you become, so don’t shut up, SPEAK
6575UP!
6576The Toastmasters Speakers Bureau offers you many opportunities to speak on interesting topics
6577to interesting groups. Participation in the Speakers Bureau not only offers you the challenge and
6578rewards of developing your professional speaking abilities, but earns points for you ( towards the
6579Toastmaster of the Year Award), points for the club (Club management Plan), and increased
6580recognition for Toastmasters.
6581Speaking opportunities are available currently for Toastmasters through the United Way.
6582Speakers are also needed for the Minneapolis Society for the Blind this fall. Are you interested?
6583Speak Up and challenge yourself.
6584
6585Is Doctor Dolittle Listening?
6586For those of you who are of the adventurous bent, talk to the animals (and people too of course)
6587at the Como Zoo. This institution is undergoing an extensive restoration and you can get in on
6588the cage level. After this extensive training you will emerge as a veritable Marlin Perkins: you
6589can lionize the visitors as a Zoo Docent. You remember how Marlin would wrestle with any of
6590the animals AFTER they were tranquilized? The Zoo patron may or may not come tranquilized.
6591Training starts in September when you can learn about ecology, endangered species, get an
6592introduction to mammals, carnivores, cats, reptiles, birds, ungulates, primates, how to give a
6593program and how not to give one. Then you can give tours through the Zoo or visit and give
6594programs with an animal to schools and other interested parties. Perhaps you can bring a giraffe
6595to King Boreas and deliver that High Minded speech you he always wanted to give.
6596
6597A Monkeys View on Evolution!
6598Three monkeys were sitting in a cocoanut tree discussing things as there’re said to be; said the
6599first one to the others, “Now, Listen, you two, there is a certain rumor that cannot be true… that
6600man descended from our noble race. The very idea! It is a dire disgrace; no monkey ever
6601deserted his wife, starved her baby and ruined her life, and you’ve known a mother monk to
6602leave her babies with others to bunk or pass them on from one to another ‘til they scarcely know
6603who their mother is. And another thing! You’ll never see a monk build a fence around the
6604cocoanut tree, and let the cocoanuts go to waste, forbidding all other monks a taste. Why, if I put
6605a fence around this tree, starvation would force you to steal from me. Here’s another thing a
6606monk won’t do: go out at night and get in a stew; or use a gun, or a club, or a knife to take some
6607other monks life. Yes, man descended, the ornery cuss, but, brothers there aint no way, he
6608descended from us.
6609
6610VOSPER WINS!
6611In making this report to you I want to point out that whoever chose the speech contest locations
6612did a wonderful job. The Area contest was held at the Minnesota Room on the third floor of
6613Donaldson’s in Rosedale Shopping Center. It was a fun night with good food and
6614communication amongst Toastmasters of the Area clubs. Bob Gausman, an associate member in
6615King Boreas Club, gave a very humorous speech about fishing, which we all enjoyed. Leah
6616Vosper, also representing King Boreas, as the King Boreas speech contest winner, gave her
6617speech entitled “Fact or Fiction?” After the five speeches were given, the Area conducted some
6618business during which time we were all held in suspense as to who the winner might be. June
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6619Enerson, who did a wonderful job as Toastmaster for the occasion, was also nominated for Area
6620Toastmaster of the Year by King Boreas Toastmasters Club. The second place prize was called
6621and it was not our representative. The tension increased and then it was announced that Leah
6622Vosper had won the Area speech contest! After which Les Anderson most graciously announced
6623that he would have the trophy figure of a man replaced with one of a woman.
6624The Division contest was held at the McKnight Ballroom in the Holiday Inn on I-94 and
6625McKnight Road. They provided a beautiful buffet and it was a very nice room. King Boreas
6626made a very good showing in support of their contestant. The contest was conducted after which
6627there were some political speeches. The second place winner was called, and it was our own
6628Leah Vosper! The first place winner was Melissa Hall from Area 15. She will go on to the
6629District contest. Her speech was a rousing Toastmasters cheer, which captured the judges votes.
6630We all wish her success as she now represents us and all the other clubs in our Division.
6631
6632What Toastmasters Means to an Enthusiastic Toastmaster (by Joan Mukherjee)
6633I have participated in King Boreas Toastmasters Club for nearly 10 years; I still look forward to
6634each Saturday morning. You ask – WHY? Very simply because the club has come to serve three
6635major functions in my life: educational, altruistic and social.
6636First let’s examine the educational aspects: Over the years I have shared happiness, sadness,
6637apprehension, fright and many other emotions with this club as I struggled to get on my feet and
6638make sense to an audience. It has proven to be a truly safe place to try out ideas and/or
6639techniques and get honest feedback. I shall be eternally grateful to the club members for bearing
6640with me in my clumsy attempts at humor and for encouraging me to keep on trying. I do not
6641know whether I am a better speaker, yet I know I am more comfortable as a speaker.
6642Second, altruism: What fun to be able to reach out and help someone learn how to deal with a
6643speaking problem, and be able to give support so that person can become a confident speaker.
6644What other organization has so many success stories in which each member can take pride in
6645being an active part?
6646Finally, social aspects: I find King Boreas to be a very unique mixture of people such as is rarely
6647encountered in our specialized world. Such diverse jobs, education, and backgrounds! From the
6648boy from Columbia who dreams of becoming rich and famous as a writer and publisher to the
6649successful businessman, from the aspiring student to the teacher of students, from the
6650unemployed to the over employed. Our beliefs in ourselves and each other and that one gets out
6651of life what one puts into it, bind us together. We are eager to participate, to learn, and to find
6652learning together a stimulating friendly experience. These shared experiences cause King
6653Boreans to rally around when one falters: for sickness, death, teenager challenges, and even jail
6654sentences. Where else can one go to find such non-judgmental, staunch and interesting friends.
6655
6656Mayor Latimer Lauds King Borean!
6657King Boreas own Fred Haider has been recognized recently by St. Paul Mayor George Latimer,
6658as “Employee of the Month.”
6659Haider is a Personnel Assistant II in the Personnel Office. In the past year he upgraded the
6660preretirement program, expanded the new employee orientation sessions, initiated a recognition
6661program for retirees and renegotiated a favorable Employee/Retiree Assistance Program for the
6662City.
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6663Also, his planning, leadership and innovations increased attendance from 800 to 1200 at the
6664annual employee picnic held in September. Haider joined the City in 1979 as a City Planner in
6665the Department of Planning and Economic Development. He transferred to the Personnel Office
6666in January 1986 as a Specialist in Employee Relations and Training. He was named Chief of the
6667Classification Section in Personnel in October, 1986.
6668
6669Toastmasters Wizardry (by Gigi Lambrecht)
6670When I came to Toastmasters, I brought someone with me. You may not have noticed her,
6671fellow Toastmasters, since she always hides from strangers. And, true to form, she did not ever
6672pay her dues, even though she joined when I did. I gave her no choice about joining because she
6673really did not want to. She had a feeling that Toastmasters would be the end of her, especially
6674because I warned her I would show no mercy. After all, she is always insisted on going
6675everywhere with me, even though we are often in conflict.
6676Who is this mysterious someone I’ve been dragging to our meetings, feet planted in resistance
6677and nostrils flaring? Who is this reluctant new member of Toastmasters who refuses to disclose
6678herself publicly? It is my dragon. That’s right a draggin’ dragon. And I brought her to
6679Toastmasters to slay her.
6680Now if you ever saw a dragon, you probably know that they are fearsome beings, full of fire and
6681fury. They are mind-monsters which feed on fear and exhale fiery tongues of fright which lap at
6682whatever come within range. They live in our minds, but they can grow much bigger than that
6683when they start to devour.
6684They can draw in, ignite and consume whole people, whole rooms full of people, and on
6685occasion even whole countries in a single incendiary breath. Dragons are not confined to the
6686olden days of castles and knights errant. Modern day dragons are bigger and much more
6687sophisticated that they often go unrecognized.
6688I’ve always managed to keep my dragon somewhat under control, just by keeping her tucked
6689tightly away in the darkest, most airtight corners of my mind, never taking her places where she
6690could get loose, gain control and start to feed.
6691My dragon’s favorite food has always been the fear of speaking, and I have spent much of my
6692life making sure she would not get so much as a whiff of its evocative scent. By staying away
6693from situations where I might have to speak, I’ve usually managed to let sleeping dragons lie.But
6694she has always been in there, and whenever I’ve found myself in a place where my speaking was
6695unavoidable she hhas been uick to leap forth, snorting with a vengeance, filling my bosom with
6696her icy hot flames and my head with her heavy, numbing smoke screen. Needless to say, it is
6697very difficult to speak with one’s dragon acting up that way. And every time she’s managed to
6698keep me quiet, she has gotten bigger, stronger and uglier.
6699When I told her we were going to Toastmasters, by MY choice and with great clarity of purpose,
6700she did not exactly lick her chops in anticipation, as I thought she might. She cringed. She shrunk
6701a little, and she backed up a lot. Instinctively she knew it was a battle of wills and that
6702Toastmaster’s is a mighty ally against fear.
6703 Now, a funny thing has started to happen between my dragon and me since we have been
6704coming to Toastmasters. It started in fact, the minute I resolutely announced my intention to her.
6705Some of the heat and some of the menace went out of her at that exact moment, and she
6706obligingly gets less monstrous and just a bit tamer with each meeting we attend.
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6707Now I’ve begun to see her differently. Peeking through he soot-blackened exterior, there is a
6708glimpse of glimmering, iridescent scales. When she stops exuding her sulfurous stench, I sense a
6709light, fresh air about her. When she stops flashing her smoke-reddened eyes, there is a little
6710twinkle in them, and the other day she winked at me rather winsomely. She’s not bellowing with
6711that deafening roar anymore, either. She sometimes barely whispers. And it seems she’s only
6712been behaving so badly because that is the image in which I created her, and because I locked
6713her into the darkest corners of my mind and force fed her a diet of fear. Well, I can’t really
6714remember doing that; I always thought I was the victim. But maybe she is right.
6715Now when I look straight at her, as she peers earnestly through the smoky little wisps, she
6716reminds me of Puff. And standing face to face eye to eye with her , lo and behold, the old terror
6717just kind of goes “PUFF”. It is amazing. My dragon is being transformed. I think I’ll let her stay,
6718and see if she can polish up her act. I’ll just keep bringing her strings, sealing wax, speeches and
6719other such fancy stuff, and see what she does with them. Maybe she will learn to frolic through
6720speaking like so many Toastmasters are doing, and I will find a wonderful new friend in my
6721mind. Because now that the smoke is clearing, I can see that my dragon is my imagination, and
6722she is magic.
6723
6724Pete Panchyshyn awarded the Don Murray award for District 6 on May 10, 1986.
6725
6726
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6727 1986-1987
6729
6730District Governor: Nancy Kehmeier DTM
6731Term: 1986-1987
6732Club: Gopher #183
6733 MacYawners #1392
6734
6736Success/Leadership: Arvid Faudskar (King Boreas)
6737
6739Eastern Division: Sally Muraski
6740Area 16 Governor: Les Anderson
6741
6742Club Officers
6743President Pete Panchyshyn
6744Ed. Vice President Bob Bonde
6745Adm. Vice President June Enerson
6746Secretary Lea Vosper
6748Sergeant at Arms Jim Kolb
6749
6751Many Clubs celebrated significant events. Minneapolis #75 and Russell Conwell #82 celebrated
6752their 50th anniversaries within one month. King Boreas #208, Greysolon #217 and Victory #221
6753celebrated 45th anniversaries, while Minneapolitan #459 celebrated its 40th anniversary.
6754
6755District Six was recognized as a Select Distinguished District for 1985-1986 at the International
6756Convention, this being the ninth consecutive year District Six was designated as Distinguished.
6757Perennial Sergeant at Arms John Riley received a Presidential Citation for his exemplary
6758conduct as a district sergeant at arms.
6759
6760From Club Records
6761Millie Oberbrockling Pete Panchyshyn, Marion Brown, and Dorothy Lea were Knighted by King
6762Boreas Rex, Jerry Crary
6763
6764Tunnel Vision (by Annette Jenson)
6765This year’s fall adventure began on a clear, hot, late September day – perhaps the last near-
6766perfect day for an odyssey of this sort.. Events had conspired to clear my calendar for the entire
6767weekend (something that occurs about as often as Haley’s Comet appearing). I was free to
6768wander! I assembled food, clothing, a thermos of coffee, camera equipment, maps and my
6769bicycle and headed east in to Wisconsin on I94 toward Sparta.
6770After 4 hours I reached my destination, the Sparta Elroy Trail, a bike trail along an old rail line
6771which winds 32 miles through rural Wisconsin towns and farms. The trail is very narrow, only
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6772wide enough for two bicycles to pass and in many places tree branches extend over it to create an
6773impression of a long leafy corridor.
6774Occasionally cows wandered close to the fences which kept them off the trail and chipmunks
6775skittered across the pathway. Everyone on the trail spoke quietly as if we all knew that we were
6776in a peaceful place.
6777Then in the middle of nowhere, about 8 miles into the ride, I came upon a grassy area where 15-
677820 bikers were congregating around a pop machine! That scene quickly dispelled the bucolic,
6779pastoral mood! They were all talking about how dark it was, how wet it was, how scary it was.
6780“it” turned out to be a ¾ mile long tunnel which was completely without light, filled with water
6781dripping (Sometimes pouring) from the ceiling and sides; and cave like in its subterranean
6782chilliness. I lacked a flashlight and raincoat and was totally at the mercy of the elements. The
6783young man who walked with me through the tunnel gallantly offered his cigarette lighter as a
6784beacon. It only served to scortch his knuckles and did nothing to light our path. We could sense,
6785but not see, other people around us. When we completed the 20-minute walk through the tunnel.,
6786steam rose from our wet clothing as we emerged into the 85 degree heat. At the next town, I
6787purchased a disposable flashlight large enough to shine on the edge of the path; I did not want to
6788think about shining the light toward the ceiling of that tunnel – who knows what lurked up there?
6789I was able to complete only 35 miles of the 64 mile round trip because I had underestimated the
6790time required to walk through the tunnels (yes, there were more tunnels) and I had not
6791anticipated the comraderie of bikers along the trail. The sounds of leaves rustling through wheel
6792spokes and water dripping from walls and ceiling; the sensations of inky darkness and clammy
6793coldness; the feelings of freedo and friendliness; the sunburned nose and sore legs; these are the
6794things I will remember about this year’s adventure.
6795
6796If Noah had been smart, he would have swatted those mosquitoes and flies.
6797
6798What truly distinguishes mankind from the beasts is financial worries.
6799
6800June Enerson received the Toastmaster of the Year award for 1986
6801
6802In May King Boreas received a District Governors Award for being a Top 30 club.
6803
6804
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6805
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6806 1987-1988
6808
6809District Governor: Joe Dahlin DTM
6810Term: 1987-1988
6811Club: Happy Talkers #5172
6812 Crest of the Hill #981
6813
6815
6817Eastern Division: Les Anderson
6818Area 16 Governor: Nancy Anderson
6819
6820Club Officers
6821President June Enerson
6822Ed. Vice President Leah Vosper
6823Adm. Vice President Betty James
6824Secretary Karen Foss
6825Treasurer Ed James
6827
6829The Don Murray Award was presented to Wayne Hanson of King Boreas #208.
6830
6831From club Records:
6832The Fall Humorous Speech Contest for Area 16, was held On September 22, 1987. It was Titled
6833Autumn Laughs. Tom Ryerson Represented Capital Square Club, Pete Panchyshyn- King
6834Boreas, Wayne Hanson – Midway, Larry Teppo – Ordway Orators, and Bob Gausman – Viking.
6835An interesting Note is that Wayne Hanson, and Bob Gausman are dual members of these clubs
6836and also King Boreas. The contest was won by Larry Teppo.
6837
6838Warren Wildasin handled Table Topics with his usual aplomb. He subjected us to topics such as
6839the Twinkies winning the pennant,, the Viqueens and football strike, and finally the confirmation
6840of Justice Robert Bork. Some in the club felt that baseball players received such paltry salaries
6841the might ask for “tips” as they went around the bases. There was also concern that they show
6842more interest in pulling their purse strings than their hamstrings. Finally everyone agreed that
6843Judge Bork a fair minded, compassionate, bigoted, superbly qualified, insensitive, intelligent,
6844secret agenda orientated, dependable, scholarly racist. Doesn’t it warm your heart to see such
6845equanimity?
6846
6847The Role of Grammarian (by Warren Wildasin)
6848The role of the grammarian has been downplayed in my opinion. To often, it has been given
6849singley the role of “Ah Counter”. The role is much more important than that. A true Grammarian
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6850should put more emphasis on the very good and best grammer. He looks for good descriptive
6851words, good sentence structure, and listens for good diction and enunciation.
6852The AHs, buts, and the ands are bridge crutches used to connect to parts of a speech and are
6853often a detriment to the speech. Good grammer, colorful words, and good sentence structure will
6854enhance your speech. So eliminate the bridges and get on the highway to our beautiful English
6855language. Remember the quote from Dean Buckley, “know thy language and keep it
6856knowledgeable”.
6857
6858Me a Leader, Are you sure?
6859Toastmasters want to be leaders; they want people to listen and pay attention to what they say.
6860But what is a leader? What makes one person a leader and others followers?
6861Webster’s Dictionary defines a leader as a guide, conductor, chief or commander. Surely there is
6862more to leadership than those terse synonyms! How we define the leadership of the great ones:
6863Washington, Lincoln, Churchill, Gandhi, King, and Christ and also the lesser ones: the
6864captain of the kids baseball team, the Sunday School teacher, and the friend who organizes my
6865annual fishing trip? Other attempts to describe and capture the aura of leadership include:
6866 • Napoleon: “A leader is a dealer in hope”.
6867 • Walter Townsend: “true leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not the
6868 enrichment of the leaders.”
6869 • Walter Lippman: “The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men
6870 the conviction and will to carry on.”
6871The concept of leadership is an intangible and difficult concept. In fact the word leader did not
6872appear in the English language until around 1880. Since then the leadership concept has been
6873much used and has been the subject of thousands of research projects. Leadership in today’s
6874world is very important. Unlike societies of the past, people live much of their lives in groups
6875when they work, worship, play and learn. All groups need leaders. Most people serve as leaders
6876in various ways throughout their lives. The skills we learn in Toastmasters, speaking and
6877listening are the primary tools of successful leaders.
6878One of our greatest leaders in the modern era was Dr. Martin Luther King. He stands out above
6879all the others, steady, and unwavering, in his pursuit of Civil Rights. President Kennedy, Ralph
6880Abernathy, and Stokely Carmichael all played important, but secondary roles to King. Why
6881King?
6882IT all started in Montgomery, Alabama when Rosa parks was arrested for refusing to move to the
6883back of the bus and Mrs Robinson organized a bus boycott in protest. In the effort to be
6884successful she tried to ellicite support from all the black leaders. King was then a minister of a
6885black church in a “silk stocking” middle class neighborhood. Up to that time the black middle
6886class had been the insidious enemy of the Civil Rights Movement --- They “had made it” and did
6887not want the “troublemakers” to rock the boat. King was at first hesitant but soon became very
6888involves. He spoke so eloquently at the boycott rally that he was drafted into a leadership
6889position bringing with him the respect of the black middle class.
6890The vision that King projected was of democracy and non-violence, persuasion, not coercion,
6891and pride. He appealed to them by saying that history would report the Civil Rights Movement
6892as: “There lived a great people – a black people—who injected a new meaning and dignity into
6893the veins of civilization.” He was soon elevated to the forefront – he was articulating what
6894people were feeling! Whenever he wavered the militants taunted him and called him a phony. So
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6895he was propelled onward. He led the Freedom Riders and the march on Selma – his actions
6896matched his words. He became the “Black Gandhi of America”.
6897 Some of the most important leadership qualities that King had included:
6898 1. Listening – He understood and accepted other’s ideas and sensed how people
6899 were feeling.
6900 2. Speaking – He could express feelings in a way that all could relate to.
6901 3. Positive outlook – He purveyed hope.
6902 4. Independence – He was free from a strong identification with any one faction.
6903 5. Intelligence and Integrity – He allowed others to lead yet did not allow himself to
6904 be manipulated into untenable positions.
6905The ideas and plans espoused by King were not unique to him. They were usually originated by
6906others. King sold them with his short, simple sentences and powerful delivery. He appealed to
6907the fundamental values of freedom, democracy,, peace, non-violence – terms and ideals all
6908Americans love and respect. White and Black, middle class and poor, all understood and rallied
6909for.teh axiom is that even though studies have shown that there are nno universal
6910leadership[ traits, broad leadership is very difficult to achieve with out the ability to speak well.
6911Speaking well was essential to Martin Luther Kings leadership role, and is the reason many of us
6912are here at toastmasters today.
6913
6914
6915King Boreas Serves: (as heard on WCCO Radio 1/27/87)
6916It has been asserted over the years that St. Paul Winter Carnival Royality may occasionally
6917appear pompous flipping an epilate or a medallion here and there. Not so with Dick Long, who a
6918s King Boreas Rex several years ago waited for the Queen of the Snows to desend on the
6919elevator from her suite in a downtown hotel. Dick was in full regalia carnival uniform when a
6920couple rushed in from the street loaded with baggage and said “Fifth floor please”. The husband
6921immediately said “Honey, that is not the elevator man – it’s the doorman – Fifth floor Please!”
6922Dick took the key from the man and gathered their baggage, took them up to their room, opened
6923the drapes, showed them how to work the television, and walked out with a nice tip.
6924
6925The following awards were presented for the 1987 calendar year:
6926 • Toastmaster of the Year: Joan Mukherjee
6927 • Best Speaker: Davis Wilcox/Johnathan Nye
6928 • Best Evaluator: Joan Mukherjee
6929 • Best Table Topics: Joan Mukherjee
6930 • Best Attendance: Marion Brown (50/52)
6931
6932I’M BORED!
6933There is no excuse to be bored! Boredom is the supreme insult to one’s own intelligence, Think
6934about it. If you bore you, think what you must be doing to those around you. There is something
6935you can do to alleviate this condition..VOLUNTEER. Having something worthwhile to do is the
6936answer. What better way than to be a volunteer? Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich has
6937designated 1987 as “the Year of the Volunteer” and is calling for “New Heights in leadership and
6938service through a spirit of giving and teamwork”, citing concerns such as homelessness, hunger,
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6939rural issues, aging population, education of the young, and physical environment. Lets make
69401988 another “Year of the Volunteer” by getting involved.
6941In a report for the year entitled “Volunteers, The Best of Minnesota” estimates hat there were 1.6
6942million Minnesotans, out of a population of 4.2 million, who volunteer their time effort and
6943resources to help others, emphasizing an all out effort to raise that figure by 50% in 3 years to 2
6944million volunteers in service to Minnesotans.
6945Volunteerism in Minnesota is traced from the days when residents helped one another raise barns
6946and clear the land, to today’s development of schools, hospitals, fire departments, and teaching
6947others how to speak well. National volunteer leaders recognize Minnesota as being in the
6948forefront of volunteerism in the country.
6949Governor Perpich made a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a month and
6950suggested that other state and community leaders make a similar commitment. Become a
6951volunteer and you will agree that “It is truly more blessed to give than to receive”.
6952
6953
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6954 1988-1989
6956
6957District Governor: Richard Peterson DTM
6958Term: 1988-1989
6960 Metropolitan #1696
6961 Capital Square #6042
6962
6964Toastmaster of the Year: Warren Wildasin (King Boreas)
6965
6967Eastern Division: Duane Rivard
6968Area 16 Governor: Bob Marabella
6969
6970Club Officers
6971President Johnathan Nye
6972Ed. Vice President David Wilcox
6973Adm. Vice President June Edman
6974Secretary Joan Mukherjee
6975Treasurer Steve Law
6977
6979The Steering Committee set management goals for the year in June including a goal of being one
6980of the top twelve Districts in the world in performance. Excitement was in the air at the Fall
6981Conference when it was announced that District Six was ranked number 3in the world. The
6982Spring Conference exploded at the announcement of “District Six is Number 1”.
6983
6984
6985
6986
189 189
6988 1989-1990
6990
6991District Governor: Sally Muraski DTM
6992Term: 1989-1990
6993Club: Pacemakers #2167
6994 Eastwind #3937
6995 Craymasters #7328
6996
6999
7001Frontier Division: Pat O’Leary
7002Area 21 Governor: Ed Dufresne (King Boreas)
7003
7004Club Officers
7005President
7008Secretary
7009Treasurer l
7011
7013During the year the District was informed of the passing of Past District Governor Warren
7014Wildasin from King Boreas #208. Randy Pabst from Mills Early Risers #2312, and Brian
7015Crampton from Honeywell Plaza #1847
7016
7018
190 190
7019 1990-1991
7021
7022District Governor: Joanne Dahlin DTM
7023Term: 1990-1991
7024Club: Happy Talkers #5172
7026 Center Speakers #2918
7027
7029
7031Frontier Division: Noel Field
7032Area 21 Governor: Rose Mary Baatz (King Boreas)
7033
7034Club Officers
7036President
7039Secretary
7040Treasurer l
7042
7044Governor Rudy Perpich signed a proclamation declaring September 23-29as “Toastmasters
7045Week” and the mayors of Minneapolis, St. Paul Rochester, Duluth, Fairmont and many other
7046cities throughout Minnesota and Ontario joined in the proclamation.
7047
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7049 1991-1992
7051
7052District Governor: George Deliduka DTM3
7053Term: 1991-1992
7054Club: Sunrisers #2140
7055 Club #500 Debate
7057
7059Ideas Fair: Rose Mary Baatz (King Boreas)
7060
7062Frontier Division: Ed Dufresne (King Boreas)
7063Area 21 Governor: Pete Panchyshyn (King Boreas)
7064 Wayne Hanson (King Boreas)
7065
7066Club Officers
7068President
7071Secretary
7072Treasurer l
7073Sergeant at Arms /
7074
7076The District started awarding Governor’s 20, 30 and 40 Ribbons to reward clubs for maintaining
707720, or more, 30 or more, or 40 or more members in good standing.
7078
7079The District leadership was saddened to learn of the passing of David Wilcox of King Boreas
7080#208.
7081
7083
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7084 1992-1993
7086
7087District Governor: Susan Koering DTM
7088Term: 1992-1993
7089Club: Minnehaha #2563
7090 Talking MEDS #5290
7092
7093District Officers: Les Anderson (King Boreas)
7094
7096Bulk Mailing: Karen and Bob Gausman (King Boreas)
7097Idea Fair: Rose Mary Baatz (King Boreas)
7098
7099
7101Frontier Division: Jordan Larson
7102Area 21 Governor: Noel Field
7103
7104Club Officers
7106President
7109Secretary
7110Treasurer l
7112
7114A “QUALITY” Pin was awarded to any Toastmaster completing two or more educational
7115programs within the calendar year.
7116
7117The motion to increase membership dues passed and effective October 1, 1992 membership dues
7118to International increased from $12 to $18 for each six month period, and the new member fee
7119increased from $12 to $16.
7120
7121October was Toastmaster Month as proclaimed by The Governor of the State of Minnesota, and
7122many Mayors throughout the state.
7123
7124
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7125 1993-1994
7127
7128District Governor: Bruce Trippet DTM
7129Term: 1993-1994
7130Club: Super Speakers #4701
7131 Speakers after Hours #9218
7132 Super Valued Speakers #5939
7134 Toastadas #4755
7135
7137Bulk Mailing: Karen and Bob Gausman (King Boreas)
7138
7140Frontier Division: Mary Torno
7141Area 21 Governor: Karla Smith
7142
7143
7144Club Officers
7146President
7149Secretary
7150Treasurer l
7152
7153
7155
7156
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7157
7158
7159
195 195
7160
196 196
7161 1994-1995
7163
7164District Governor: Joy Pirkl DTM
7165Term: 1994-1995
7166Club: Anoka #2748
7167 Rum Rhetoric #6625
7169 Premium #7550
7170 On Target #5968
7171 Honeywell Avionics #1335
7172
7174Bulk Mailing: Karen Gausman (King Boreas)
7175
7176
7178Frontier Division: Charles Burrell ATM
7179Area 21 Governor: Carol Busacker CTM
7180
7181Club Officers
7183President
7186Secretary
7187Treasurer l
7189
7191The tradition of giving deserving Toastmasters throughout the District a GOLDEN GAVEL PIN
7192was proudly continued through this year. Over 700 Golden Gavel Pins were given to members of
7193District Six for efforts worthy of special recognition. SPECIAL DISTRICT GOVERNOR
7194AWARDS were given to outstanding District Six Toastmasters. Named the
7195EXTRAORDINARY AWARD the recipients included Karen Gausman of King Boreas for her
7196work on the bulk mailings.
7197
7199
197 197
7200 1995-1996
7202
7203District Governor: Jim Miller DTM
7204Term: 1996-1996
7205Club:
7206
7207Club Officers
7208President
7211Secretary
7212Treasurer l
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7214 1996-1997
7216
7217District Governor: Keith Hardy DTM
7218Term: 1996-1997
7219Club:
7220
7221Club Officers
7223President
7226Secretary
7227Treasurer l
199 199
7229 1997-1998
7231
7232District Governor: Shirley Daniel DTM
7233Term: 1997-1998
7234Club:
7235Club Officers
7237President
7240Secretary
7241Treasurer l
200 200
7243 1998-1999
7245
7246District Governor: Yves Provost DTM

7247Term: 1998-1999
7248Club:
7249
7250Club Officers
7252President
7255Secretary
7256Treasurer l
201 201
7258 1999-2000
7260
7261District Governor: Mary Torno DTM
7262Term: 1999-2000
7263Club:
7264
7265Club Officers
7266President
7269Secretary
7270Treasurer l
202 202
7272 2000-2001
7274
7275District Governor: Len Glaeser DTM
7276Term: 2000-2001
7277Club:
7278
7279King Boreas assigned to:
7280Frontier Division Governor: Ken Kendle
7281Area 21 Governor: Jim Lanz
7282
7283Club Officers
7284President: Curt Johnson
7285Vice President Education: Edith Hager
7286Secretary
7287Treasurer
7288Deputy Governor
203 203
7290 2001-2002
7292
7293District Governor: Cliff Heinsch DTM
7294Term: 2001-2002
7295Club:
7296
7298Central Division Governor: Michelle McMullen
7299Area 11 Governor: Pat Casello
7300
7301Club Officers
7302President: Camille Gunderson
7303Vice President Carol Larson
7304Secretary
7305Treasurer
7306Deputy Governor
204 204
7308 2002-2003
7310
7311District Governor: Judy Southwick DTM
7312Term: 2002-2003
7313Club:
7314
7316
7317Club Officers
7318President
7319Vice President
7320Secretary
7321Treasurer
7322Deputy Governor
205 205
7324 2003-2004
7326
7327District Governor: Steve Lockwood DTM
7328Term: 2003-2004
7329Club:
7330
7332Central Division Governor: Jeannette Bauch
7333Area 11 Governor: Les Anderson (King Boreas)
7334
7335Club Officers
7336President: Paul Eastwold
7337Educational Vice President Owen Nelson
7338Secretary
7339Treasurer
7340Deputy Governor
206 206
7342 2004-2005
7344
7345District Governor: Mary Swanson DTM
7346Term: 2004-2005
7347Club:
7348
7350Central Division Governor: Ray Quinn
7351Area 11 Governor: Nancy Anderson
7352
7353Club Officers
7354President: Ann Polachek
7355Educational Vice President: Paul Eastwold
7356Secretary
7357Treasurer
7358Deputy Governor
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7360 2005-2006
7362
7363District Governor: Theo Black DTM
7364Term: 2005-2006
7365Club:
7366
7368Eastern Division Governor: Frank Mayers
7369Area 11 Governor: Jean Fabiano
7370
7371Club Officers
7372President: Renee Kavasnik
7373Educational Vice President: Ann Polachek
7374Secretary
7375Treasurer
7376Deputy Governor
208 208
7378 2006-2007
7380
7381District Governor: Jeanette Bauch DTM
7382Term: 2006-2007
7383Club:
7384
7385
7386Club Officers
7388President
7389Vice President
7390Secretary
7391Treasurer
7392Deputy Governor
209 209
7394 2007-2008
7396
7397District Governor: Pat Croal DTM
7398Term: 2007-2008
7399Club:
7400
7402Eastern Division Governor: Toyin Alowonie
7403Area 11 Governor: Laurie Buchberger
7404
7405Club Officers
7406President: Greg Pariana
7407Educational Vice President: Camille Gunderson
7408Secretary
7409Treasurer
7410Deputy Governor
210 210
7412 2008-2009
7414
7415District Governor: Joan Watson DTM
7416Term: 2008-2009
7417Club:
7418
7420Eastern Division Governor: Gretchen Coons
7421Area 11 Governor: Greg Pariana
7422
7423Club Officers
7424President: Thomas Deyo
7425Educational Vice President: Vinod Sethi
7426Secretary
7427Treasurer
7428Deputy Governor
211 211
7430 2009-2010
7432
7433District Governor: Allen Barnard DTM
7434Term: 2009-2010
7435Club:
7436
7438Eastern Division Governor:
7439Area 11 Governor:
7440
7441Club Officers
7442President: Jane Carlson
7443Vice President
7444Secretary
7445Treasurer
7446Deputy Governor
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7448 2010-2011
7450
7451District Governor: Steve Shaner DTM
7452Term: 2010-2011
7453Club:
7454
7458
7459Club Officers
7461President
7462Vice President
7463Secretary
7464Treasurer
7465Deputy Governor
213 213
7467 2011-2012
7469
7470District Governor: Catherine Rai Cardenuto DTM
7471Term: 2011-2012
7472Club:
7473
7477
7478Club Officers
7480President
7481Vice President
7482Secretary
7483Treasurer
7484Deputy Governor
214 214
7486 Appendix A
7487Original Charter Information
7488(Information from Toastmasters International Member Services)
7489
7490 CHARTER MEMBERS FOR CLUB 208-6
7491 (ALL ADDRESSES ARE ST. PAUL MINNESOTA)
7492
7493LLOYD ANDERSON 2161 SARGENT AVE
7494WARREN BACON 2157 SARGENT AVE
7495A. VICTOR BARQUIST 1860 STANFORD AVE
7496D. B. COOK 2111 WATSON AVE
7497EDWARD DOCHTERMAN APT 204; 1293 GRAND AVE
7498ROBERT DUNLAP 807 ST. CLAIR ST
7499L. L. FREEBERG 844 HAGEN
7500ROBERT GALVIN 885 FULLER AVE
7501HERMAN GOEBEL 1139 CENTRAL AVE
7502C. ARCHIE GRAHN 1583 VIRGINIA AVE
7503HARRY S. HIGGINS 871 S CLEVELAND AVE
7504R. W. HOLMEN 1918 GOODRICH AVE
7505H.M. JOHNSON 2159 JAMES ST
7506ARTHUR KEMP RTE 6
7507M. F. LEIGHTON 1739 BAYARD AVE
7508R. A. LILLY 1518 OCEOLA AVE
7509W. E. LUEBBEN 2000 ARCADE ST
7510GEORGE MAIER 271 WEST GIDNEY
7511T. A. MILLER 871 MARGARET ST
7512R. A. MOORE 1079 GOODRICH AVE
7513M. M. MARTINEAU 518 S SARATOGA ST
7514H. J. MORIARTY 149 SUMMIT AVE
7515E. E. NELSON 2190 SARGENT AVE
7516E. L. PETERSON 1131 E COOK AVE
7517E. J. PFEIFER 1319 MARGARET ST N
7518M. T. PORTER 1191 LINCOLN AVE
7519J. M. SOCHA ST PAUL PARK
7520A. E. REHNBERG 1264 EAST 3RD ST
7521A. R. SUNDBERG 1803 SARGENT AVE
7522W. E. WHITTAKER 1445 FAIRMOUNT AVE
7523
7524
7525 CHARTER OFFICERS
7526
7527PRESIDENT WARREN BACON
7528VICE PRESIDENT LLOYD ANDERSON
7529SECRETARY A. VICTOR BARQUIST
7530TREASURER GEORGE MAIER
7531SERGEANT AT ARMS ARTHUR KEMP
7532DEPUTY GOVERNOR EDWARD DOCHTERMAN
7533
7534
7535CLUB 208-6 CHARTERED NOVEMBER 1, 1941.
215 215
7537Appendix B
7538Club Ribbons and Awards
1972 Distinguished Club

1973 President's Distinguished Club
1974 President's Select Club
1974 Top Ten Club Bulletin
1980 President's 40 Club
1981 Governor's Distinguished Club
1986 Anniversary Month Award
1987 Governor's Distinguished Club
1990 Area Governor's Club
1991 Select Distinguished Club
1999 International Convention, Chicago
undated Annual Club Membership
undated District Six Cornerstone Club
undated Governor's 20 Club
undated Smedley Memorial Fund Contrib.
216 216
7539Clubs Sponsored By King Boreas and Current
7540Meeting times;
7541
7542Philadelphias First Toastmasters Club - Club #: 541, Dist #: 38, Est: 11/1/1947 Phila.
7543Protestant Home
75446500 Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19111, United States
7545215 428 4579
7546Meeting Time: 700 - 9:00pm, 1st & 3rd Thursday
7547Club Status: Open to all
7548 Click here to email club
7549philadelphiasfirsttoastmasters.com
7550
7551Capital City Toastmasters Club
7552No current information available
7553
7554Paramount Toastmasters Club
7555No Current Information available.
7556
7557Post 8 Club #374, Recently known as Legion Rostrum
7559
7560Victory
7562
7563Kaposia
7565
7566Midway Club - Club #: 383, Dist #: 06, Est: 5/1/1946 Chatterbox Pub
7567800 Cleveland Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN, 55116, United States
7568651-431-1170
7569Meeting Time: 6:00 pm, Thursday
7571 Click here to email club
7572midway.freetoasthost.cc/
7573mapit!
7574
7575Shrine Toastmasters Club
7576No current information available.
7577
7578St. Paul Fire and Marine
7579No current information available.
7580
7581Twin Towns Toastmasters Club
217 217
7583
7584Chain of lakes Club, Forest Lake
7585No Current information acailable.
7586
7587Crest O'The Hill Toastmasters Club - Club #: 981, Dist #: 06, Est: 6/1/1980 HealthPartners
75888170 S 33rd Ave, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
7589651-487-6854 or 651-269-9095
7590Meeting Time: 8:00 am, 1st Saturday
7592
7593V.A.M.C. Club - Club #: 3334, Dist #: 06, Est: 11/1/1980 VAMC
7594One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
7595612-861-2541
7596Meeting Time: 4:45 pm, 1st & 3rd Thurs
218 218
7598Appendix C
7599International & District Officers from King Boreas:
7600
7601Treasurer: Tracy Jeffers 1949-1952
7602
7603Directors: Tracy Jeffers 1946-1948
7604
7605District Six Governors from King Boreas:
7606Tracy Jeffers 1945-1946
7607Warren Wildasin 1964-1965
7608
7609Waldo Luebben Award Recipients
7610Peter Panchyshyn
7611Doug Ward
7612Jerry Burtle
7613Camille Gunderson
7614Tom Deyo
219 219
7615Appendix D
7616Basic Training Completions, thru 3/1/1970:
rd
7617(District 3 most 42)
7618Lloyd Anderson L.H. Bennett Edward Dochterman
7619Herman Goebel Keith Halva C. A. James Abbott
7620Edgar Brant Melville Evans Herbert Glewwe
7621F. Stuart Johnson Fred Lengfeld Myron Leighton
7622Robert Lilley Waldo Luebben W. Wallace Scott
7623D. W. Umbehocker Tracy Jeffers A. E. Anderson
7624G. E. Maier Leslie French H. G. Laidlaw
7625Evan Scheele Elwood Thorud Fred Sheire
7626James Ward David Clemans Donald Blomberg
7627Warren Wildasin John Renken R. L. Desmond
7628G. A. Morneau D. Schofield Herbert Caldwell
7629William Gleeson Dean Westberg Robert Sevenich
7630Harold Freeman 111 Nels Femrite O. L. Nelson
7631Robert Peterson A. M. Filipi R. T. Smith
7632
7633Able Toastmaster Awards 1941-1970:
7634Herman Goebel 1953
7635
220 220
7636Appendix E
7637Education Awards (By Date, December 1980 thru March 2011)
763812/31/1980 Amedie Daniel LaFond DTM
76396/1/1981 Robert Bonde CTM
76403/11/1988 Phyllis Wilcox CTM
764112/31/1990 Phyllis Wilcox OATM
764210/31/1991 Renee Kvasnik CTM
76436/22/1992 Owen Nelson OATMB
76443/9/1993 Steve Law OATM
76451/21/1994 Michael Paul Lembach CTM
76466/22/1994 Phyllis Wilcox OATMB
76476/30/1994 Einar Nordstrom OATM
76488/29/1995 Renee Kvasnik OATM
76493/6/1996 Robin Louis Eggum CTM
76508/9/1996 Curt Johnson CTM
76518/21/1998 Michael Krahmer CTM
765211/10/1998 John Laird CTM
765312/14/1998 Renee Kvasnik ATMB
76542/5/1999 Ansel Levine CTM
76552/5/1999 Robin Louis Eggum ATMB
76563/31/1999 Gail Lundeen Brand CTM
76575/10/1999 Edith Hagar CTM
76586/11/1999 Owen Nelson ATMG
76597/30/1999 John Baudler CTM
76608/31/1999 Michael Paul Lembach ATMB
76614/25/2000 Curt Johnson ATMB
76629/29/2000 Camille Gunderson CTM
76635/31/2001 Stephen Kemp CTM
76646/4/2001 Edith Hager OCL
76656/14/2001 Renee Kvasnik ATMS
76666/30/2001 Paul Eastwold CTM
766710/19/2001 James Kolb CTM
76681/28/2002 Owen Nelson OCL
76692/28/2002 Camille Gunderson OCL
76705/20/2002 Curt Johnson ATMS
76715/28/2002 Edith Hagar ATMB
76725/28/2002 Owen Nelson CTM
76736/23/2002 Ed Dufresne ATMB
76746/28/2002 Owen Nelson LDREXC
76758/26/2002 Owen Nelson AL
76769/24/2002 Owen Nelson DTM
76773/10/2003 Carol Larson CTM
76786/30/2003 Brenda Mulry CTM
76796/30/2003 Camille Gunderson ATMB
76809/1/2003 Renee Kvasnik ATMG
221 221
768112/1/2003 Owen Nelson CTM
76824/1/2004 Melissa Fink CTM
76835/1/2004 Renee Kvasnik OCL
76846/1/2004 Brenda Mulry OCL
76856/1/2005 Camille Gunderson ATMS
76866/5/2005 Ann Caroline Polachek CTM
76876/5/2005 Ann Caroline Polachek OCL
76886/7/2005 Paul Eastwold OCL
76896/12/2005 Lily Miles CTM
76906/27/2005 James Kolb ATMB
76911/7/2006 Robert Bonde ATMB
76923/6/2006 Renee Kvasnik CTM
76934/302006 Owen Nelson ATMB
76946/26/2006 Paul Eastwold CTM
76956/30/2006 Wayne Benjamin Hanson OCL
76967/30/2006 Suzy Ahrens CC
769710/19/2006 Gregory Pariana ACS
769811/14/2006 Thomas Deyo ACS
76996/13/2007 Thomas Deyo ACG
77009/21/2007 Karen Hannah CC
77011/7/2008 Renee Kvasnik CC
77022/2/2008 Sam Saucedo CC
77035/5/2008 Gregory Pariana ALB
77045/5/2008 Gregory Pariana CL
77056/9/2008 Owen Nelson CL
77066/14/2008 Thomas Deyo CC
77072/1/2009 Kou Thao CC
77082/19/2009 Gregory Pariana ACG
77093/3/2009 Robert Bonde CC
77104/18/2009 Owen Nelson ALB
77115/1/2009 Kou Thao CL
77126/6/2009 Jane Carlson CC
77136/15/2009 Thomas Deyo ACG
77147/30/2009 Gregory Pariana DTM
77158/1/2009 Karen Hannah ACB
77161/7/2010 Anabel De Juan Gomez CC
77176/28/2010 Thomas Deyo CL
77187/30/2010 Powell Kopp CC
77199/30/2010 Laurie Bushberger CL
77202/16/2011 Anabell De Juan Gomez ACB
77214/16/2011 Dana Wheelock CC
77224/16/2011 William Madden CC
77234/17/2011 Karen Hannah ACS
7724
222 222
7725
7726District 6 Honor Roll
7727
7728Congratulations to those Toastmasters and Clubs who have earned their place on our District 6
7729Honor Roll!
Communication & Don Murray Lou Novak

Year Lorin Pollmann Award
Leadership Award Award Award
2010- Dave St. Peter, Minnesota Jane
Nancy Shaner Dan Patch #1280
11 Twins Rischmiller
2009- MN Supreme Court Justice
Brian Hinton David Deutsch Carlsonics Club #6393
10 Paul H. Anderson
2008- VAMC Toastmasters
Dorii Gbolo Laura Hutt Brian Rice
09 Club#3334
2007-
Jerry Seeman Kaki Steen Linda Larson Hiawatha Valley #205
08
2006- Humor-US Toastmasters,
Ann Iverson Bob Wagner Ravi Rai
07 Club #821458
2005-
Judge Pamela G. Alexander Linda Samens Garry Teigland Cultivated, Club #4972
06
Bob Fisher (Fall)
2004- Minnesota River Valley,
Ronald McDonald House Linda Larson Harriet Beadell
05 Club #5252
(Spring)
2003- Dr. Edward T. Creagan (Fall)
Kim Kielholtz Viking, Club #591
04 Eric Eskola (Spring)
2002- Minerva
Robert L. Senkler Four Seasons, Club #373
03 Honkala
2001- Major General Eugene Linda Health Toasters, Club
02 Andreotti Goeppinger #9648
2000-
Steven Rothschild Lori Spangler
01
223 223
1999-
Lorie Line Jim Miller
00
1998-
William (Bill) Sepic Bruce Bremer
99
1997- Ed Metzler & Anita
Judy Rider
98 Pampusch
1996-
Mary Jo Copeland Dennis Ochsner
97
1995-
Kendrick B. Melrose Dale Phelps
96
1994-
Glen Taylor Ewald Koepsell
95
1993-
Diana Pierce Violet Schmitz
94
1992-
Rose Totino Jan Fisher
93
1991- Bonnie Lee
Patty Wetterling
92 Johnson
1990-
Nils Hasselmo Dan Field
91
1989-
Curt Carlson Rita Pierce
90
1988-
George Latimer Bill Greger
89
1987-
Gen. John W. Vessey, Jr. Wayne Hanson
88
1986-
Robert Montgomery Elaine White
87
1985-
Anthony V. (Tony) Bouza Pete Panchysyn
86
1984-
David Roe Irv Fong
85
1983-
Reatha Clark King Irv Schroeder
84
1982-
Dr. John Najarian Ed Reich
83
1981-
Dr. Reuben Gornitzka Jerry Burtle
82
1980-
Howard Viken
81
1979-
Alex Smekta
80
1978- Les Kouba
224 224
79
1977-
Paul Giel
78
1976-
Bob Ryan
77
1975-
Miles Lord
76
1974-
Hubert H. Humphrey
75
1973-
Father Francis X. Shea
74
7730
Alex P. Smekta Award

Year Recipient
2011 Mary Swanson
2005 Judy Southwick
2004 Cliff Heinsch
2002 Len Glaeser
2001 Keith Hardy
2000 Shirley Daniel
1999 George Deliduka
1998 Lou Novak
1997
7731
Ken Nelson
7732District
6 Toastmaster, Area Governor, and Division
7733Governor of the Year
Toastmaster of the Area Governor of the

Year Division Governor of the Year
Year Year
2009-
Ravi Rai Kim Windingland Linda Larson
10
2008- Catherine Rai
Laura Lively Gretchen Coons
09 Cardenuto
2007-
Brian Hinton Jennifer Swanson Catherine Cardenuto
08
2006-
Angela Jackson Ravi Rai Terry Ragan
07
2005-
Duane Rivard Terry Ragan Mark Forsberg
06
2004-
George Kane Harriet Beadell Scott Miller
05
2003- Bob Nowak Sheri French Brian Rohrenbach
225 225
04
2002-
David Goldsworthy Peggy Scholberg John Flipse
03
2001-
Ken Kendle Michelle McMullen George Kane
02
2000-
Allan Bernard Bud Dunkle David Goldsworthy
01
1999- Lori Spangler, Mary
Helen Grothe Steve Lockwood
00 Swanson
1998-
Judy Southwick Dave Basham Oscar Wolske
99
1997-
Jim Miller Oscar Wolske Karolyn Hoard & Julie Carlson
98
1996-
Mary Ann Giauque Linda Larson Maria Johnson
97
1995-
Pat Croal Brian Rohrenbach Bruce Bremer
96
1994-
Judy Daily Pat Croal Len Glaeser
95
1993-
Susan Navratil Tom Oelberg Keith Hardy
94
1992-
Keith Hardy Karen Butler-Moore Tom Willison
93
1991-
Kris Hanson Keith Hardy Shirley Daniel
92
1990-
Nancy Anderson Cathy Gray Bruce Trippet
91
1989-
Les Anderson Shari Wilson Nancy Anderson
90
1988-
Len Jennings Jim Miller Jerry Weaver
89
1987- Les Anderson,Duane Rivard, Elaine
Lorin Pollmann Eugene Brennan
88 White
1986-
Milton Lysdahl Joanne Sorbel Marilyn Coady
87
1985-
J. Farrell Burho Lorin Pollmann Richard Peterson
86
1984-
Neil Boerger Richard Peterson Bob Koenck
85
1983-
Frank Strickon Joe Dahlin
84
1982-
Cletus Tauer Stew Thornley
83
226 226
1981-
Frank Mayers Ilene McGowan
82
1980-
Joanne Dahlin Pat Kirk
81
1979-
Hal Masem Allen Richert
80
1978-
Bruce Robinson Gayle Willey
79
1977-
Ken Steeno Medard Kaisershot
78
1976-
Gale Willey Ken Covington
77
1975-
Don Murray Rick Johnson
76
1974-
Irv Fong Ron Clough
75
1973-
Ken Covington Dick Borre
74
1972-
A.C. Carlson Rod Davies
73
1971-
Dewey Brokofsky Dewey Brokofsky
72
1970-
Thomas Seavey Mario Pedercini
71
1969-
Keith Frost
70
1968-
Mario Pedercini
69
1967-
Andy Mazzucco
68
1966-
Eugene Yates
67
7734
7735Annual Speech Contests

7736
7737While there are multiple contests each year, there are two contests that are consistent; the
7738Humorous Speech Contest each fall, and the International Speech Contest each spring. The
7739following is our historic list of winners for these two contests.
Year Humorous Speech (Fall) International (Spring)
2009-10 John Schiebner Roger Revak
2008-09 Ken Morgan Chez Raginiak
2007-08 Tod Sherman Anurag Shukla
227 227
2006-07 Nate Otto Hassan Tetteh
2005-06 Dave Oliver Pele Raymond
2004-05 Pele Raymond Roger Revak
2003-04 Donald Campbell Steve Carlson
2002-03 Nancy Nordlund Steve Carlson
2001-02 Randy Van Wyhe Vickie Snyder
2000-01 Laura Jackson Mark Haugh
1999-00 Don Johnson Mark Haugh
1998-99 George Leiter Bill Sutherland
1997-98 Ruth Poole Rod Broding
1996-97 Pam Johnson James Howard
1995-96 David King Lisa Cotter
1994-95 Joerg Bartsch Dan Field
1993-94 Dan Field Jeff Lapp
1992-93 Dallas Sursely Jeff Haebig
1991-92 Mary Andrist Brad Ballinger
1990-91 Tuyet-Anh Tran Steve Lansing
1989-90 Wright Truesdale Bruce Trippet
1988-89 Dave Gade Deborah Poynter
1987-88 Don Johnson Kathy Brown
1986-87 Carol Bronstad Wilma Withrow
1985-86 Kathy Brown Joe Marcotte
1984-85 Bill Sanborn
228 228
7740AppendixF
7741Who’s Who in Toastmasters from King Boreas thru 3/1/1970
7742Caldwell, Herbert, Area Governor 1961-1963,
7743 Budget & Finance Chairman 1963-1964,
7744 District Secretary 1964-1965.
7745
7746Carter, Neill, Area Governor 1966-1967,
7747 Area Governor Achievement Chairman 1967-1968,
7748 Public Relations Chairman 1968-1969,
7749 Program Coordinator 1969-1970.
7750
7751Foss, Richard, Area Governor 1965-1966,
7752 Speechcraft Chairman 1966-1967
7753 Division 3 Advisor 1967-1969.
7754
7755Frederickson, Kenneth, Area Governor 1955-1956,
7756 Club Extension Chairman 1956-1957,
7757 Big Six Digest Editor 1957-1958,
7758 District Secretary 1958-1959,
7759 District Treasurer 1959-1961,
7760 Budget & Finance Chairman 1961-1962,
7761 District Treasurer 1962-1963.
7762
7763Goebel, Herman, District Governor 1953-1954.
7764
7765Jeffers, Tracy, District Governor 1945-1946,
7766 International Director 1946-1948,
7767 International Treasurer !949-1952.
229 229
7768Appendix G
7769Constitution and Standard Bylaws for Clubs
7770(Revised August 1954)
7771
7772The Constitution of King Boreas Toastmasters Club of Toastmasters International,
7773Located St. Paul Minnesota
7774
7775Article 1
7776
7777The Name and Location of this Club shall be as set forth above in the title of this onstitution.
7778
7779Article II
7780Purpose
7781
7782The purpose of this Toastmasters Club is the improvement of its members in the oral expression
7783of though, and the development of their natural abilities:
7784
7785 By providing instruction, materials and opportunities to acquire experience in public
7786 speaking, increased skill in conversation, knowledge of chairmanship and parliamentary
7787 procedure, and through encouragement to appear before audiences and creditably express
7788 themselves;
7789
7790 By securing fair and constructive evaluation of their efforts toward self-improvement;
7791
7792 By encouraging participation in group activities and utilization of leadership[ qualities;
7793 and
7794
7795 By fostering sociability, and promoting general welfare, and good fellowship among its
7796 members.
7797
7798Article III
7799Membership:
7800
7801Any man of good moral character, at least twenty-one years of age, may become a member upon
7802election as provided in the bylaws of this Club. At no time shall the total enrollment exceed
7803thirty (30) active members, unless authorized by the Board of Directors of Toastmasters
7804International. The Bylaws of this Club may provide for other classifications of members
7805consistent with the purposes of this Club and of Toastmasters International.
7806
230 230
7807Article IV
7808Meetings:
7809
7810This Club shall meet regularly once a week or as otherwise provided by the Bylaws of this Club.
7811Special meetings may be called by a majority vote at any regular meeting at which a quorum is
7812present, or by the President.
7813
7814Article V
7815Initiation fees and dues:
7816
7817Every member of this Club shall pay fees and dues a prescribed in the Bylaws for this Club.
7818
7819Article VI
7820Officers:
7821
7822The officers of this Club shall be President, at least one Vice President, and such other officers as
7823may be provided in the Bylaws of this Club. All officers, together with the Immediate Past
7824President, Shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Club, having general administrative
7825powers. The officers shall be selected as provided in the Bylaws of this Club.
7826
7827Article VII
7828Quorum:
7829A majority of the active membership shall constitute a quorum for the transactions of all business
7830in this Club.
7831
7832Article VIII
7833Affiliation:
7834This Club shall be a member of TOASSTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL and hal be entitled to
7835representation there as provided in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws threof. This Club
7836shall also be affiliated with such District of Toastmasters International as the BOoard of
7837Directors of the Corporation may designate, and shall br represented on the Council of such
7838District by its President and a Vice President. This luub shall make payment son all members as
7839required by Toastmasters International; provided However, there shall be no change affecting the
7840financial obligation of this Club to Toastmasters International after notice by publication in “The
7841Toastmaster.”
7842
7843Article IX
7844Policy:
7845The Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Toastmasters International shall govern theis
7846Club, and it shall adopt no policy and shall take no action in confolict with any policy or any
7847purpose of Toastmasters International. This Constitution shall be deemed automatically modified
7848and amended so that it shall at no time be3 in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation of
7849Toastmasters International as they not exist ir hereafter be changed or amended.
7850
231 231
7851Article X
7852Charter:
7853No Charter will be issued to this Club until a copy this Constitution shall have first been filed
7854with the Home Office of Toastmasters International, bearing a certificate of the date of its
7855adoption.
7856
7857Article XI
7858Amendments:
7859This Constitution may be amended to change the name or location of this Club by resolution
7860adopted by a two-thirds vote as a regular Club meeting, but such amendment must be proposed
7861in writing by an active member at the meeting immediately preceding that at which the
7862amendment is to be voted on and it shall not be effective until approved by the Board of
7863Directors of Toastmasters International and until reissuance of the Charter. Other amendments
7864hereto may be made only at a convention of Toastmasters International in the manner provided
7865fo amendments to the Bylaws of Toastmasters International and shall become effective only after
7866notice of adoption is published in “The Toastmaster.”
232 232
7867Appendix H
7868Standard Bylaws of Toastmasters Clubs
7869(Revised 1954)
7870
7871Article
I
7872Membership:
7873
7874Sec. 1, Applicants who have been elected to membership shall be by the Membership
7875 Committee. The membership of this club may be divided into four classifications:
7876 ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE, HONARARY, and INACTIVE.
7877
7878SEC. 2, ACTIVE MEMBERS shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of the Club, and shall
7879 share in its responsibilities. Associate and Inactive members shall be given priority in
7880 filling vacancies in the active membership.
7881
7882Sec. 3, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are members awaiting a vacancy in the active roster.
7883
7884Sec. 4, HONORY CLUB MEMBERSHIP may be confirmed upon any person by a two-thirds
7885 vote of the active membership.** Such memberships shall be restricted to persons
7886 whose activities and public utterances are consistent with the purpose of Toastmasters
7887 International: and shall be conferred for a period of one year only subject to renewal
7888 annually by vote of the Club.
7889
7890 **Honorary membership usually is conferred only on an adult male person who has
7891 distinguished himself by meritorious service in the furtherance of the ideals of the
7892 Toastmasters Club. It is an honor not to be lightly or indiscriminately conferred.
7893
7894Sec. 5, INACTIVE MEMBERS are those members not otherwise classified. An inactive
7895 member may become an active or associate member upon his request and
7896 recommendation of the Membership Committee; except that he may become an active
7897 member only if there is a vacancy in the roster.
7898
7899Sec. 6, Associate, Honorary and Inactive3 members are not eligible to any office, or voting
7900 privileges. They are eligible to participate in table discussions and to serve as critics.
7901 They are not entitled as of right to places on the regular speakers’ program but may
7902 serve as substitute speakers when requested by the President or the Toastmaster of the
7903 meeting.
7904
7905Sec. 7, Any member may sponsor an eligible prospective member. Application for membership
7906 shall be made on the form supplied by Toastmasters International after the prospective
7907 member has attended at least two meetings of this Club.Such Application, accompanied
7908 by the ignition fees and dues, shall be returned to the secretary, who shall read the
7909 application to the Club and present it to the Membership Committee. At the next
233 233
7910 regular meeting of the Club the Membership Committee shall report, and should no
7911 written objection have been filed with the Membership Committee by any members of
7912 the Club (which objection may be overruled by the Executive Committee), the
7913 application shall be declared elected to membership upon favorable vote of the majority
7914 of those present.
7915
7916Sec. 8, Any member assent from two consecutive meetings, without excuse acceptable to the
7917 Club, shall be notified by the Secretary that his membership is in jeopardy. Unexcused
7918 absence from the third consecutive meeting shall automatically place him on the
7919 inactive roster. Any member may be placed on the inactive roster at his own request, or
7920 by action of the Executive Committee if he shall fail to attend at least four of any series
7921 of eight meetings. Any inactive member may be reinstated to active membership by
7922 unanimous vote of the Executive Committee, provided there is a vacancy in the roster.
7923 If a member shall attend any other Toastmasters Club in good standing within one week
7924 before or after any absence from this Club, such attendance shall excuse such absence.
7925
7926Sec. 9, The Executive Committee may extend to any active member, at his request, a leave of
7927 absence not to exceed four weeks. When leave of absence for a longer period is desired,
7928 the member shall be transferred to inactive membership.
7929
7930Article II
7931Fees and Dues:
7932
7933Sec. 1, The initiation Fee shall be $5.00 payable when application is filed with the Secretary.**
7934 This fee shall be returned if the application is not accepted. Each new member on
7935 payment of this fee and being received into the Club, shall be presented with a copy of
7936 Basic Training, a copy of this clubs Constitution and Bylaws, and such other materials
7937 as may be provided for that purpose by Toastmasters International.
7938
7939 **Recommendation is that Initiation Fee be not less than $5.00 or more than $10.00.
7940
7941Sec. 2, Reinstatement to membership shall call for payment of a Reinstatement Fee of $2.50.**
7942
7943 **Recommendation is the Reinstatement Fee be one-half of the Initiation Fee.
7944
7945Sec. 3, The Secretary shall, on request, furnish any member in good standing a certificate
7946 showing the date to which Toastmasters International per capita payment is made, and
7947 that said member has applied for and received permission to transfer to another
7948 Toastmasters Club. When an applicant for membership in this Club shall transfer from
7949 another Toastmasters Club, presenting a certificate from said Clubshowing that he is in
7950 good standing and that his per capita payment to Toastmasters International is paid for
7951 the current period, he may be elected to membership, without payment of the Initiation
7952 Fee, upon approval of the Membership Committee and the Club as prescribed in Article I,
7953 Section 7 of these bylaws, and upon a payment of a Transfer Fee of $2.50.**
7954
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7955 **Recommendation is that the Transfer Fee be one-half of the Initiation Fee.
7956
7957Sec. 4, The dues for this Club shall be $_____ per member per year, payable semi-annually in
7958 advance on the first meeting date in the months of March and September.** Dues shall
7959 be paid by all active, associate and inactive members.
7960
7961 **Recommendation is that dues amount to not less than $12.00 per year per member
7962 and that they be paid quarterly or semi-annually in advance, payable in March, June,
7963 September and December if quarterly, or in March and September if Semi-annually.
7965
7966Sec. 5, Honorary Club Members shall be exempt from all Club fees and dues and the Club
7967 shall be responsible for all obligations to Toastmasters International occasioned by their
7968 membership.
7969
7970Article III
7971Meetings:
7972
7973Sec. 1, Regular weekly meetings of the Club shall be held every Tuesday at such hour and
7974 place as the Club from time to time shall designate.
7975
7976Sec. 2, Special meetings may be called by a majority vote at any regular meeting at which a
7977 quorum is present, or by the President.
7978
7979Sec. 3, The Executive Committee of this Club shall meet at least once a month.**
7980
7981 **Recommendation is that it meet at least once a month.
7982
7983Article IV
7984Election of Officers:
7985
7986Sec. 1, The officers of this Club shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, a
7987 Treasurer and a Sergeant-at-Arms.
7988
7989Sec. 2, Nominations for club officers shall be made by a Nominating Committee appointed by
7990 the President, at least two weeks prior to the election. This committee shall consist
7991 three active members.** This committee shall present its report at the regular meeting
7992 immediately preceding the meeting at which the election is to take place, and present
7993 only names of active members who have consented to serve if elected. Further
7994 nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the election by any active
7995 member. All elections shall be by secret ballot, unless a secret ballot is dispensed with
7996 by unanimous vote, with a majority vote of all active members present necessary for a
7997 choice.
7998
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7999 **Recommendation is that at least one member shall be a Past President.
8000
8001Sec. 3, Election of officers shall be held at the first meeting in March and in September. New
8002 officers shall take office at the first meeting in April and October, and shall serve for a
8003 term of six months and until their successors are elected and qualified.**
8004
8005 **Club officers may be elected for semi-annual terms, commencing in April and
8006 October.
8007
8008Sec. 4, Any vacancy in office shall be filled by a special election held at the next meeting
8009 following announcement of the vacancy.
8010
8011Sec. 5, The President shall not be eligible to re-election for succeeding terms.
8012
8013Sec. 6, This Club is entitled to representation at all Toastmasters International conventions as
8014 provided in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Toastmasters International. The
8015 Club shall select its representatives in sufficient time for the Secretary of the Club to
8016 prepare proper credentials for them. In the event that the Club is not represented at the
8017 Convention by personal representatives selected from this Club, the Executive
8018 Committee of this Club shall appoint and authorize a proxy with the authority to act.
8019
8020Article V
8021Duties of Officers:
8022
8023Sec. 1, The President of shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Executive
8024 Committee. He shall appoint with the approval of the Executive Committee all
8025 committees and have general supervision of the work of the Club. He shall be ex officio
8026 a member of all committees of this Club and The District Council.
8027
8028Sec. 2, (a) One of the Vice-Presidents shall be designated Educational Vice-President and he
8029 shall be Chairman of the Educational Committee. He shall preside in the absence
8030 of the President, and shall serve as one of the Club’s representatives on the
8031 District Council. He shall transmit to the Club for its approval or disapproval all
8032 ideas and plans proposed by the District Council which affect the Club or its
8033 members, and shall take no action binding upon the Club without either specific
8034 prior authorization of subsequent ratification by the Club or Executive
8035 Committee.
8036
8037 (b) The other Vice-President shall be designated Administrative Vice-President. He
8038 shall be Chairman of the Membership and Attendance Committee, and shall also
8039 serve as Cochairman of the Public Relations Committee. He shall preside in the
8040 absence of the President and Educational Vice-President.
8041
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8042 (c) The President shall assign to the two Vice-Presidents their respective duties as set
8043 forth in this section, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
8044
8045Sec. 3, The Secretary shall have custody of he Club’s Constitution and Bylaws and all other
8046 records and documents of the Club, shall keep an accurate record of the meetings and
8047 activities of the Club and The executive Committee, and shal l transmit the same to his
8048 successor. He shall have charge of all correspondence and shall issue the regular
8049 Speaking Schedules.
8050
8051Sec. 4, The Treasurer shall receive and disburse, with the approval of the Club, all Club funds,
8052 and shall keep accurate account of the same. He shall make a financial report to the
8053 Club or to the Executive Commite upon request, and shall transmit the accounts and all
8054 undistributed funds to his successor. He shall pay to Toastmasters International all
8055 financial obligations of this Club to it as such obligations become due.
8056
8057Sec. 5, The Sergeant-at-Arms is Chairman of the Social and Reception Committee. He shall be
8058 responsible for the orderly behavior of the members and shall enforce the orders of the
8059 President. He shall be responsible for the arrangement of the tables, room, timing light,
8060 and gavel and shall be the Club’s official greeter.
8061
8062Article VI
8063Committees:
8064
8065Sec. 1, The standing committees of this Club shall be the Executive Committee, Educational,
8066 Membership and Attendance, Inter-Club, Public Relations, and Social and Reception
8067 Committees.
8068
8069Sec. 2, The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, the Vice-Presidents, Secretary,
8070 Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Immediate Past President of the Club. This
8071 Committee, of which the President is Chairman, shall have charge of all business affairs
8072 of the Club and shall consider all matters concerning the welfare of the Club, prepare
8073 and submit the semi-annual budget, and present all recommendations to the Club for
8074 action.
8075
8076Sec. 3, The Educational Committee shall have charge of the general educational program of
8077 the Club. Its chairman is the direct representative of the Educational Bureau of
8078 Toastmasters International in relation to the Club. It shall prepare, or cause to be
8079 prepared, all membership speaking schedules of the Club and determine the
8080 assignments at least two weeks in advance. This committee shall appraise the
8081 performance of the Club and of its officers and shall assist in the utilization and
8082 interpretation of program and educational materials available from Toastmasters
8083 International. It shall present the results of its appraisement to the Club in the form of
8084 regular oral reports and by making available to the Club Nominating Committee for the
8085 succeeding term a written evaluation of potential future Club officer candidates.
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8086
8087Sec. 4, The Membership and Attendance Committee shall consider all applications for
8088 membership and report thereon to the Club, and shall arrange for proper induction of all
8089 new members. This committee shall be responsible for maintaining Club membership
8090 and attendance records.
8091
8092Sec. 5, The Inter-Club Committee shall arrange for the exchange of speakers or programs with
8093 other Clubs, and for all inter-club activities.
8094
8095Sec. 6, The Public Relations Committee, of which the immediate Past President may be
8096 Cochairman, shall arrange for speaking engagements of active members before non-
8097 Toastmasters groups, and shall a list of active members who may be available for such
8098 speaking engagements. It shall have charge of all Club publicity and public relations.
8099
8100Sec. 7, The Social and Reception Committee, of which the Sergeant-at-Arms shall be
8101 chairman, shall be responsible for all social functions of the Club and such other duties
8102 as may be assigned to it. It shall act as a Reception Committee at all meetings.
8103
8104Article VII
8105Rules of Order:
8106
8107Sec. 1, The general procedure of meetings of this Club shall be in harmony with the principles
8108 set forth in The Amateur Chairman. Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised,** shall be the
8109 final authority as to parliamentary procedure, in so far as they do not conflict with any
8110 provisions of this Club’s Constitution and these Bylaws.
8111
8112 **For Clubs located in jurisdictions where General Robert’s Rules are not recognized
8113 authority on parliamentary procedure, the name of the recognized authority where the
8114 Club is located should be inserted in the place of Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.
8115
8116Sec. 2, A parliamentarian may be appointed at each meeting by the President.
8117
8118Sec. 3, These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of this Club by a majority vote
8119 of the active members of the Club. Such amendment must be proposed in writing by an
8120 active member at the meting immediately preceding that at which the amendment is to
8121 be voted on. Upon its adoption a copy of the amendment shall be mailed to the
8122 Executive Secretary of Toastmasters International for attachment to the copy of the
8123 Bylaws of this Club filed at the Home Office of Toastmasters International.
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8124Appendix I
8125Revised 2011
8126 Toastmasters Club Constitution
8127 for Member Clubs of
8128 Toastmasters International
8129
8130 Article I
8131Mission and Purposes:
8132The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning
8133environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral
8134communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
8135In order to carry out this mission, this club shall:
8136 1. Help its individual members' improve their abilities to communicate effectively;
8137 2. Provide for its individual members' instructions, educational materials and opportunities
8138 which will give them skill and experience in the preparation and deliver of speeches;
8139 3. Encourage its individual members to read and to listen analytically;
8140 4. Provide for its individual members' fair and constructive evaluation of their efforts
8141 toward self-improvement;
8142 5. Increase its individual members' knowledge of the rules of parliamentary procedure and
8143 their skills in conducting meetings and participating in group discussions;
8144 6. Afford leadership training for its individual members; and
8145 7. Provide opportunities and encouragement for its individual members to appear before
8146 audiences and to express their thoughts creditably.
8147 Article II
8148Membership:
8149Sec. 1. All individual members of this Club shall be at least 18 years of age. No person shall be
8150excluded from individual membership in, or from any program or activity of, this Club because
8151of age (except those persons under 18 years of age), race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic
8152origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, so long as the individual, through his
8153or her own effort, is able to participate in the program. However, the Bylaws of this Club may
8154provide for other restrictions on the composition of the individual membership, e.g., to the
8155employees of a particular company or agency, residents of a specific community, or people
8156sharing a special interest.
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8157Sec. 2. This Club is a private association, and membership herein shall be by invitation only.
8158Any individual member may sponsor an eligible prospective individual member, and invite him
8159or her to join this Club, so long as the person is not currently suspended or removed from good
8160standing with Toastmasters International under Article III, Sec. 8, of the Bylaws of Toastmasters
8161International. Application for individual membership shall be made on the form provided by
8162Toastmasters International. Such application, accompanied by the initiation fee and applicable
8163dues, shall be returned to the Club Secretary who shall read it to this Club. The applicant shall be
8164declared elected to individual membership upon the favorable vote of at least a majority of the
8165active individual members of this Club present and voting at a business meeting of the Club
8166membership. The individual membership of this Club may be divided into three classifications:
8167active, inactive and honorary.
8168Sec. 3. All active individual members shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of this Club,
8169and all individual members shall share in its responsibilities. These responsibilities shall include
8170support of its purposes and constructive contribution to its program and activities.
8171Sec. 4. Inactive individual membership is provided for as follows:
8172(a) Inactive individual membership in this Club may be conferred by the Executive Committee of
8173this Club on any individual member requesting an extended absence from Club meetings, or who
8174wishes to maintain individual membership without regular attendance at Club meetings. An
8175individual member may also be classified as inactive for continued absence without notice. An
8176inactive individual member may be restored to active individual membership by the Club
8177Executive Committee upon request, provided there is a vacancy on the active roster of this Club.
8178(b) Inactive individual members shall have no voting privileges, shall not hold office, shall not
8179be counted toward a quorum of the Club membership, and shall not participate in International
8180Speech Contests. However, this Club may count any inactive individual members toward
8181qualification for minimum Toastmasters International standards for member Clubs. Inactive
8182individual members shall pay at least such portion of their Club dues as this Club pays to
8183Toastmasters International as the per capita payment for such inactive individual member, and
8184shall pay any additional amount specified in the Bylaws of this Club. Except as provided herein,
8185the rights, obligations, and conditions of inactive membership shall be as stated in the Bylaws of
8186this Club.
8187Sec. 5. Honorary individual membership may be conferred upon any qualified person by the
8188favorable vote of at least two-thirds of the active individual members of this Club at a Club
8189business meeting. Such membership shall be restricted to persons whose activities and public
8190stateme3nts are consistent with the purposes of Toastmasters International. Honorary individual
8191members have no voting privileges, shall not hold office, shall not be counted toward a quorum
8192of the Club membership, and shall not participate in speech contests. Honorary individual
8193members shall be exempt from all Club fees and dues, and their per capita payments to
8194Toastmasters International shall be paid by this Club. Except as provided herein, the rights,
8195obligations, and conditions of honorary membership shall be as stated in the Bylaws of this Club.
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8196Sec. 6. Inactive and honorary individual members are not eligible to serve in any Club office.
8197They are not entitled to places on the regular speakers' program but may serve as substitutes
8198when requested by the Club President or the Toastmaster of the meeting. They may also
8199participate in Club discussions and serve as evaluators.
8200Sec. 7. This Club may establish, from time to time, routine procedures for dropping individual
8201members who fail to pay Club dues, who miss a certain number of meetings, or who fall below
8202other minimum standards as determined by the Club or Toastmasters International. In addition,
8203this Club may expel, suspend, or decline to renew Club membership of any individual member
8204(a) who does not support this Club's purposes; (b) who does not constructively contribute to this
8205Club's program and activities; (c) who acts in a manner inconsistent with standards of conduct
8206set by this Club or by Toastmasters International; or (d) for other just cause. Such standards
8207include ethical, political, and other standards of conduct that may be established by the
8208Toastmasters International Board of Directors from time to time and published as policy
8209bulletins. This Club shall follow such policies and procedures as my be adopted by the
8210Toastmasters International Board for Club expulsions, suspensions, or other disciplinary actions.
8211If this Club does not expel an individual member for violations of Toastmasters International
8212standards of conduct, after written request to do so is made by the International President, this
8213Club may be expelled from Toastmasters International unless its failure to act can be justified to
8214the satisfaction of the Board of Directors.
8215 Article III
8216Initiation Fees and Dues:
8217Sec. 1. The initiation fee for individual membership in this Club shall be as stated in the Bylaws
8218of this Club. Such fee shall be payable when an individual membership application is filed with
8219the Club Secretary. The fee shall be returned if the application is not accepted. Immediately upon
8220acceptance of a new individual member, the Club Secretary shall so notify World Headquarters
8221of Toastmasters International, and each new individual member, on payment of this fee and
8222applicable dues, and being received into this Club, shall be presented with a copy of the
8223communication and Leadership manual and such other materials as may be provided for new
8224individual members by Toastmasters International.
8225Sec. 2. Any fee of reinstatement of a former individual member shall be stated in the Bylaws of
8226this Club.
8227Sec. 3. Any individual member in good standing desiring to transfer to another Toastmasters
8228Club may request the Club Secretary to furnish a letter or card showing the date to which the
8229individual member's per capita payment to Toastmasters International is paid. When an applicant
8230for individual membership in this Club transfers from another Toastmasters Club and presents a
8231letter or card from said Club showing individual membership in good standing and that a per
8232capita payment to Toastmasters International is paid for the current period, the applicant may be
8233elected to individual membership without payment of the initiation fee, and upon payment of any
8234transfer fee stated in the Bylaws of this Club.
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8235Sec. 4. The dues of this Club for active and inactive individual members shall be as stated in the
8236Bylaws of this Club. Such dues shall be payable in advance at such time as this Club shall
8237designate. Dues shall be paid by all individual members and by the dates specified to maintain
8238individual membership in this Club.
8239 Article IV
8240Meetings and Notice:
8241Sec. 1. Regular meetings of this Club, which shall include any business meeting of active
8242individual members, shall be held as provided in the Bylaws of this Club.
8243Sec. 2. Special business meetings of this Club may be called by a majority vote of the active
8244individual members present and voting at any regular meeting at which a quorum is present, or
8245by the Club President.
8246Sec. 3. Meetings of the Club Executive Committee shall be held as provided in the Bylaws of
8247this Club.
8248Sec. 4. No notice shall be required for regular business meetings held as provided in the Bylaws
8249of this Club. Notice of any change in the time or place of any regular meeting, and notice of all
8250special meetings, shall be given by mail, telephone or other reasonable means at least four (4)
8251days in advance of such meeting to all individual members of this Club. Notice of special
8252meetings shall include a statement of the general purposes of the meeting, but any membership
8253business otherwise valid may be transacted at the meeting.
8254Sec. 5. If this Club shall permanently change the time or place of regular meetings as provided in
8255the Bylaws of this Club, the Club Secretary shall immediately provide notice of such change to
8256World Headquarters.
8257 Article V
8258Quorum and Voting:
8259Sec. 1. A majority of the active individual membership shall constitute a quorum for the
8260transaction of all business of this Club. A majority of the Club Executive Committee shall
8261constitute a quorum for the Committee's business.
8262Sec. 2. Each active individual member shall be entitled to one vote on any matter presented to
8263the Club membership for a vote.
8264Sec. 3. No voting by proxy or absentee ballot shall be permitted on any matter presented to the
8265Club membership for a vote.
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8266Sec. 4. Unless a greater vote is required by this Constitution or by the Bylaws of this Club in a
8267particular matter, the affirmative vote of at least a majority of those active individual members
8268who are present and voting at a duly held business meeting at which a quorum is present shall be
8269the act of this Club.
8270 Article VI
8271Officers:
8272Sec. 1. The officers of this Club shall be a Club President, a Vice President Education, a Vice
8273President Membership, a Vice President Public Relations, a Club Secretary, a Club Treasurer (or
8274a Club Secretary/Treasurer), a Sergeant at Arms, and the Immediate Past Club President.
8275Sec. 2. In addition to the Officers provided in this Constitution, this Club may have such other
8276Officers as may be provided in the Bylaws of this Club, but Toastmasters International credit
8277toward any educational award is limited to service as a Club Officer named in this Constitution.
8278Sec. 3. Officers shall serve for terms of one (1) year, provided that if, and only if, this Club meets
8279weekly throughout the year, this Club may provide it its Bylaws that Officers shall serve for half-
8280year terms. The terms of Officers serving an annual term shall commence at 12:01 a.m. on July 1
8281and end on June 30 at midnight. The terms of Officers serving a half-year term shall either
8282commence at 12:01 a.m. on July 1 and end on December 31 at midnight, or commence at 12:01
8283a.m. on January 1 and end on June 30 at midnight.
8284Sec. 4. Except for the Immediate Past Club President, the Officers of this Club shall be elected
8285by the active individual members of this Club. If the office of Immediate Past Club President is
8286vacated for any reason, it shall stay vacant for the remainder of the term.
8287Sec. 5. Nominations for Club officers shall be made by a Club Nominating Committee appointed
8288by the Club president at least two weeks prior to the election. This Committee shall consist of
8289three (3) active individual members. This Committee shall present its report at the regular
8290business meeting immediately preceding the business meeting at which the election is to take
8291place, and shall present only the names of active individual members who have consented to
8292serve id elected. Further nominations hay be made from the floor at the time of the election by
8293any active individual member.. All elections shall be by secret ballot, unless a secret ballot is
8294dispensed with by unanimous vote, with a majority vote of all active individual members present
8295and voting necessary to elect each Officer. The Chairman of the Club Nominating Committee
8296shall be the Immediate Past Club President, unless the best interests of the Club require
8297otherwise.
8298Sec. 6. For Officers who serve terms of one (1) year, elections shall be held the first meeting in
8299May in each year, to take office the following July. For Officers who serve terms of half-year,
8300elections shall be held at the first meetings in May and November in each year, to take office the
8301following July or January, respectively.
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8302Sec. 7. Any Officer of this Club may resign, provided that any such resignation must be made in
8303writing and delivered to the Club President or Club Secretary, Unless any such resignation is, by
8304its terms, effective on a later date, it shall be effective on delivery to such Club Officer, and no
8305acceptance by this Club shall be required to make it effective. Any Officer of this Club may be
8306removed from office at any time, with or without cause, by majority vote of all active individual
8307members present and voting at a business meeting of this Club.
8308Sec. 8. Any vacancy in an Office, except for the Immediate Past Club President, shall be filled
8309by a special election held at the next business meeting following the announcement of the
8310vacancy.
8311Sec. 9. Club Presidents elected for a term of one (1) year may not be re-elected for a successive
8312term. Club Presidents elected for a term of a half-year may be re-elected for one successive term
8313or a half-year.
8314 Article VII
8315Duties of Officers:
8316Sec. 1. The Club President is the chief executive officer of this Club and is responsible for
8317fulfilling the mission of this Club. The President presides at meetings of this Club and the Club
8318Executive Committee; appoints all Committees; and has general supervision of the operation of
8319this Club. The President shall be an ex officio member of all Committees of this Club, except the
8320Club Nominating Committee and shall serve as one of this Club's representatives on the Area
8321and District Councils. The President shall transmit to this Club for its approval or disapproval all
8322ideas and plans proposed by the Area and District Councils which may affect this Club or its
8323individual members; a and shall take no action binding upon this Club without either specific
8324prior authorization or subsequent ratification by this Club.
8325Sec. 2. The Vice President Education is the second ranking Club Officer and is responsible for
8326planning, organizing and directing a Club program which meets the educational needs o the
8327individual members. The Vice President Education chai45rs the Education Committee. The Vice
8328President Education also serves as one of this Club's representatives on the Area and District
8329Councils and shall take no action binding upon this Club without either specific prior
8330authorization or subsequent ratification by this Club.
8331Sec. 3. The Vice President Membership is the third ranking Club Officer and is responsible for
8332planning, organizing and directing a program that ensures individual member retention and
8333growth in Club individual membership. The Vice President Membership chairs the Membership
8334Committee. The Vice President Membership serves as one of this Club's representatives on the
8335Area Council and shall take no action binding upon this Club without either specific prior
8337Sec. 4. The Vice President Public Relations is the fourth ranking Club Officer and is responsible
8338for developing and directing a publicity program that informs individual members and the
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8339general public about Toastmasters International. The Vice President Public Relations chairs the
8340Public Relations Committee.
8341Sec. 5. The Club Secretary is responsible for Club records and correspondence. The Club
8342Secretary has custody of the Club's Charter, Constitution, and Bylaws and all other records and
8343documents of this Club; keeps an accurate record of the meetings and activities of this Club and
8344of the Club Executive Committee; maintains an accurate and complete roster of individual
8345members of this Club, including the address and status of each individual member; and transmits
8346the same to the successor in office. The Club Secreta4ry provides notices of meetings as required
8347by this Constitution, and immediately notifies World Headquarters of Toastmasters International
8348of any change in the roster of individual members.
8349 Sec. 6. The Club Treasurer is responsible for Club financial policies, procedures, and controls.
8350The Club Treasurer receives and disburses, with the approval of this Club, all Club funds; pays
8351to Toastmasters International all financial obligations of this Club as they come due; and keeps
8352an accurate account of all transactions. The Club Treasurer shall make financial reports to this
8353Club and to the Club Executive Committee quarterly, and upon request, and shall transmit the
8354accounts and all undistributed funds to the successor in office at the end of the Club Treasurer's
8355term.
8356Sec. 7. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for Club property management, meeting room
8357preparation, and hospitality. The Sergeant at Arms chairs the Social and Reception Committee.
8358Sec. 8. The Immediate Past Club President provides advice and counsel as requested by the Club
8359President.
8360Sec. 9. In the event of the Club President and/or Vice President Education shall be unable to
8361attend a meeting of the district Council, they shall certify the proxy credentials of the official
8362representative or representatives of this Club attending said District Council meeting. Such
8363representative(s) shall be active individual members of this Club.
8364Sec. 10. In addition to the duties stated in this Constitution, each of the Officers of this Club shall
8365have such duties and responsibilities as may be provided in the Articles of incorporation,
8366Bylaws, District Administrative Bylaws, manuals, or other directives of Toastmasters
8367International, or as my be assigned by this Club.
8368 Article VIII
8369Committees:
8370Sec. 1. The Standing Committees of this Club shall be the Executive, Education, Membership,
8371Public Relations, and Social and Reception Committees.
8372Sec. 2. The Club Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers of this Club named in this
8373Constitution, with the Club President serving as the chairman. This Committee shall have charge
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8374of all business and administrative affairs of this Club and shall consider all matters concerning
8375the welfare of this Club. All actions of the Executive Committee shall be submitted to this Club
8376at the next business meeting for ratification. Any decision of the Executive Committee which
8377this Club fails to ratify shall be null and void.
8378Sec. 3. The Education Committee shall have charge of the general educational program of this
8379Club. It shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, all program schedules of this Club and shall
8380publish the assignments at least three weeks in advance. This Committee shall assist in the
8381utilization and interpretation of program and educational materials available from Toastmasters
8382International. It shall arrange for the exchange of speakers and educational programs with other
8383Clubs and encourage speaking engagements of individuals members before non-Toastmaster
8384groups.
8385Sec. 4. The Membership Committee shall consider all applications for individual membership
8386and report thereon to this Club, and shall arrange for proper induction of all new individual
8387members. This Committee shall be responsible for maintaining the Club individual membership
8388and attendance. It shall be the goal of this Committee to ensure that the individual membership
8389of this Club is at all times at charter strength or better.
8390Sec. 5. The Public Relations Committee shall arrange the preparation and dissemination of news
8391releases regarding this Club's activities and educational programs and shall also promote
8392opportunities for community participation in Toastmasters' learning programs. It shall also be
8393responsible for all internal publications of this Club, including the Club newsletter.
8394Sec. 6. The Social and Reception Committee shall be responsible for all social functions of this
8395Club and such other duties as may be assigned to it. It shall act as a reception committee at all
8396meetings.
8397Sec. 7. In addition to the duties stated in this Constitution, each of the Committees of this Club
8398shall have such duties and responsibilities as my be provided in the Articles of Incorporation,
8399Bylaws, District Administrative Bylaws, manuals, or other directives of Toastmasters
8400International, or as my be assigned by this Club.
8401 Article IX
8402Rules of Order:
8403Sec. 1. Insofar as they don not conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of
8404Toastmasters International, policies or procedures adopted by the Toastmasters International
8405Board of Directors, this Club Constitution, the Bylaws of this Club, or laws applicable to
8406nonprofit corporations, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall be the final authority as to
8407parliamentary procedures, provided that if this Club is located in a jurisdiction where Robert's
8408Rules are not a recognized authority on parliamentary procedure, the Bylaws of this Club shall
8409specify in place of Robert's Rules the name of the recognized authority in the jurisdiction where
8410this Club is located.
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8411Sec. 2. A Parliamentarian may be appointed at each meeting by the Club President.
8412 Article X
8413Affiliation:
8414Sec. 1. Upon receiving a Charter from Toastmasters International, and so long as this Club
8415remains in good standing with Toastmasters International, this Club shall be a member of
8416Toastmasters International, entitled to all the rights and powers, and subject to all the duties and
8417requirements, of member Clubs as may be stated from time to time in the Articles of
8418Incorporation and Bylaws of Toastmasters International, in the District Administrative Bylaws,
8419in this Constitution, and in policy bulletins issued by the Toastmasters International Board of
8420Directors.
8421Sec. 2. This Club shall also be affiliated with such District of Toastmasters International as the
8422Board of Directors may designate, and shall be represented on that District Council as provided
8423in the District Administrative Bylaws.
8424Sec. 3. This Club shall make per capita membership payments and other payments on all
8425individual members as required by Toastmasters International, provided that there shall be no
8426change affecting the financial obligations of this Club to Toastmasters International except after
8427notice by publication in The Toastmaster magazine.
8428Sec. 4. This Club is an independent legal entity, separate from Toastmasters International and
8429every other member Club of Toastmasters International, subject only to the express terms and
8430conditions of affiliation stated in this Constitution and in the Toastmasters International
8431documents identified in Section 1 of this Article. As such, this Club is fully responsible for its
8432own debts, liabilities, and other obligations, and any creditor of this Club shall look only to the
8433assets of this Club for payment, and not to Toastmasters International, nor any other member
8434Club of Toastmasters International, nor to any individual member of this Club.
8435Sec. 5. This Club is entitled to representation at all Toastmasters International Annual Business
8436Meetings as provided in the Bylaws of Toastmasters International, and at any other meetings of
8437the voting members of Toastmasters International, at Regional Conferences, and at District and
8438Area Council meetings. This Club shall select its representatives in sufficient time for the Club
8439President or Club Secretary to validate the proper credentials for them. In the event this Club is
8440not represented at the Annual Business Meeting or the Regional Conference by personal
8441representatives selected from this Club, the Executive Committee of this Club shall appoint and
8442authorize a proxy with authority to act. Proxies for District Council Meetings shall be selected as
8443set forth in Article VII, Sec. 9, above. Such representative or proxy shall be an active individual
8444member of a Toastmasters International member Club and must be in good standing with
8445Toastmasters International under Article III, Sec. 8, of the Bylaws of Toastmasters International.
8446Sec. 6. The Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Toastmasters International, as they may
8447be amended by their terms from time to time, and this Constitution, as it may be amended from
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8448time to time as provided in Article XII below, shall govern this Club and all other Toastmasters
8449Clubs affiliated with Toastmasters International. This Club shall adopt no policy and shall take
8450no action in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Toastmasters International,
8451with this Constitution, or with any policy or purpose of Toastmasters International. This
8452Constitution shall at no time be in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or policies
8453of Toastmasters International as they may be amended from time to time. This Club shall not
8454have the power to amend any reference in its Bylaws to this Constitution.
8455 Article XI
8456Legal Status and Dissolution:
8457Sec. 1. This Club is an unincorporated association formed solely for the purpose of privately
8458educating its individual members. This Club is not legally affiliated with any company, agency,
8459or special interest group from which this Club may draw its individual members. The use of the
8460funds of this Club shall be limited to educational purposes. They may not be used for social or
8461political purposes, or for the benefit of any individual.
8462Sec. 2. In the event of dissolution of this Club, distribution of any funds, after payment of any
8463indebtedness, shall be made either by contribution to any educational research or memorial fund
8464maintained by Toastmasters International, or by contribution to another Toastmasters Club or to
8465a Toastmasters District.
8466Sec. 3. This Constitution and the Bylaws of this Club shall be governed by and interpreted in
8467accordance with the laws of the State of California, where Toastmasters International is
8468incorporated, regardless of the location of this Club.
8469 Article XII
8470Amendments to Club Constitution:
8471Sec. 1. This Constitution may be amended only by a majority of the votes cast at an Annual
8472Business Meeting or a special meeting of the voting membership of Toastmasters International.
8473Sec. 2. Proposed amendments may be submitted by the Board of Directors to the voting
8474membership of Toastmasters International at any time up to sixty (60) days before the
8475membership meeting at which they will be considered.
8476Sec. 3. Proposed amendments may also be submitted by Toastmasters Clubs to the Annual
8477Business Meeting of Toastmasters International as follows: Proposed amendments must be
8478presented in writing to and received by the Board of Directors no later than December 31 before
8479the Annual Business Meeting at which they are to be submitted. The proposing Club, or each
8480proposing Club if there is more than one, shall have approved the proposed amendment by the
8481vote of at least two-thirds of the active individual members of the Club present and voting at a
8482Club business meeting at which a quorum is present; such approval shall be evidenced by a
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8483certificate stating the proposed amendment signed by all; the active individual Club members
8484who voted to approve the proposed amendment. Each proposing Club shall submit such a
8485certificate to the Board of Directors no later than the December 31 deadline. The proposed
8486amendment shall be place before the voting members of Toastmasters International only if the
8487proposed amendment and certificate(s) are presented to and received by the Board no later than
8488December 31 and one of the following conditions is met:
8489(a) The Board of Directors votes to place the proposed amendment before the voting
8490membership; or
8491(b) The amendment is proposed by at least one percent (1%) of all the votes held by the voting
8492membership of Toastmasters International, including member Clubs and Delegates at Large; or
8493(c)
8494(1) the proponent(s) of the amendment agree to bear the full reasonable administrative cost to
8495Toastmasters International of submitting the proposed amendment to the voting membership for
8496a vote; and
8497(2) no other Club Constitution amendment proposed by any proponent of the amendment shall be
8498placed before the voting membership at the same meeting; and
8499(3) if an amendment on substantially the same subject has been voted on by the voting
8500membership within five (5) calendar years before the meeting at which the amendment will be
8501submitted, such prior proposed amendment shall have been received no less than thirty percent
8502(30%) of the votes cast;
8503provided that no proposed amendment shall be placed before the voting members if it has been
8504rendered moot; substantially duplicates or is encompassed by another proposed amendment at
8505the same meeting; is illegal; is designed to further a personal claim, grievance, or interest; is
8506beyond the power of Toastmasters International to effectuate; or is not a proper subject for this
8507Constitution under California Law.
8508Sec. 4. Notice of any proposed amendments to be submitted to the voting membership of

8509Toastmasters International for a vote shall be mailed by the Executive Director to each voting
8510member at least sixty (60) days before the meeting, together with any recommendation of the
8511Board of Directors thereon. Any such recommendation shall also be presented to the voting
8512members at the meeting before the vote is taken on the proposed amendments. No amendments
8513to the proposed amendment may be made during the meeting, nor at any time after sixty (60)
8514days prior to the meeting.
8515Sec. 5. In the event of two or more Club Constitution amendment proposals presented t the same
8516meeting of members, which the Board determines to be in conflict with each other, only the
8517proposal receiving the highest majority of votes cast shall be adopted.
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8518
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8519Appendix J
8520 1BYLAWS
8521
8522 KING BOREAS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
8523
8524 CLUB NO. 208 DISTRICT NO. 6
8525 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
8526
8527Article I: Name
8528
8529The name and location of this Club shall be as set forth above in the title of these Bylaws. Such
8530name and location may be changed as provided in Article VII below.
8531
8532Article II: Membership
8533
8534Section 1. Subject to the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in Article II, Section 1 of the
8535Club Constitution, individual membership in this Club shall have no restrictions. This is an open
8536club. "No Restrictions".
8537
8538Section 2. Honorary individual memberships in this Club shall be conferred for a term of one
8539year and as otherwise provided in the Club Constitution.
8540
8541Section 3. Election to membership shall be as specified in Article II, Section 2 of the Club
8542Constitution. After submission of an application to the secretary, the application shall be
8543referred to the membership committee. At the next regular meeting, the committee shall report
8544and the members will vote on the application.
8545
8546Article III: Fees and Dues
8547
8548Section 1. There will be no initiation fee other than the current Toastmasters International New
8549Member Fee which is payable when applicant is accepted into membership. Each new member,
8550on being received into the Club, shall be presented with a copy of the Communication And
8551Leadership Program, a copy of these Bylaws, and such other materials as may be provided for
8552that purpose by Toastmasters International.
8553
8554Section 2. There will be no Reinstatement Fee for Reinstatement to membership.
8555
8556Section 3. The Secretary shall, on request, furnish any member in good standing a certificate
8557showing the date to which Toastmasters International per capita is paid, and that said member
8558has applied for and received permission to transfer to another Toastmaster Club. When an
8559applicant for membership in this Club shall transfer from another Toastmaster Club, presenting a
8560certificate from said Club showing membership in good standing and payment of per capita dues
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8561to Toastmasters International for the current period, said applicant may be elected into
8562membership as prescribed in Article II, Section 3, above. There will be no Transfer Fee.
8563Section 4. The dues of the Club shall be local dues as set by the Club Standing Rules, not to
8564exceed seven ($7) dollars semi-annually, plus the current Toastmasters International semiannual
8565per capita payment. These dues and payment shall be payable to the Club in advance on or
8566before April 1 and October 1. New members, excepting transfer members, shall in addition to
8567the New Member Fee, pay the current prorated Toastmasters International per capita payment,
8568payable when accepted into membership.
8569
8570Section 5. Honorary Club members shall be exempt from all Club fees and dues. The Club shall
8571be responsible for all obligations to Toastmasters International occasioned by their memberships.
8572
8573Article IV: Meetings
8574
8575Section 1. Regular meetings of this Club, which shall include any business meeting of active
8576individual members, shall be held every week, at such hour and place as this Club from time to
8577time shall designate.
8578
8579Section 2. Special business meetings of this Club may be called by a majority vote of the active
8580individual members present and voting at any regular meeting at which a quorum is present, or
8581by the Club President.
8582
8583Section 3. The Executive Committee of this Club shall meet at least four times a year, at such
8584hours and places as it may determine.
8585
8586Article V: Election of Officers
8587
8588Section 1. The officers of this Club shall be a Club President, a Vice President Education, a Vice
8589President Membership, a Vice President Public Relations, a Club Secretary, a Club Treasurer, a
8590Sergeant at Arms, a Bulletin Editor, and the Immediate Past Club President.
8591
8592Section 2. Duties of Officers: (As specified in the Club Constitution, Article VII)
8593
8594 The Club President is the chief executive officer of this Club and is responsible for
8595fulfilling the mission of this Club. The President presides at meetings of this Club and the Club
8596Executive Committee; appoints all Committees; and has general supervision of the operation of
8597this Club. The President shall be an ex officio member of all Committees of this Club except the
8598Club Nominating Committee and shall serve as one of this Club's representatives on the Area
8599and District Councils. The President shall transmit to this Club for its approval or disapproval all
8600ideas and plans proposed by the Area and District Councils which may affect this Club or its
8601individual members; and shall take no action binding upon this Club without either specific prior
8603
8604 The Vice President Education is the second ranking Club Officer and is responsible for
8605planning, organizing and directing a Club program which meets the educational needs of the
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8606individual members. The Vice President Education chairs the Education Committee and
8607presides at regular meetings in the absence of the president. The Vice President Education also
8608serves as one of this Club's representatives on the Area and District Councils and shall take no
8609actions binding upon this Club without either specific prior authorization or subsequent
8610ratification by this Club.
8611
8612 The Vice President Membership is the third ranking Club Officer and is responsible for
8613planning, organizing and directing a program that ensures individual member retention and
8614growth in Club individual membership. The Vice President Membership chairs the Membership
8615Committee. The Vice President Membership serves as one of this Club's representatives on the
8616Area Council and shall take no action binding upon this Club without either specific prior
8618
8619 The Vice President Public Relations is the fourth ranking Club Officer and is responsible
8620for developing and directing a publicity program that informs individual members and the
8621general public about the Club and Toastmasters International. The Vice President Public
8622Relations chairs the Public Relations Committee.
8623
8624 The Club Secretary is responsible for Club records and correspondence. The Club
8625Secretary has custody of the Club's Charter, Constitution, and Bylaws and all other records and
8626documents of this Club; keeps an accurate record of the meetings and activities of this Club and
8627of the Club Executive Committee; maintains an accurate and complete roster of individual
8628members of this Club, including the address and status of each individual member; and transmits
8629the same to the successor in office. The Club Secretary provides notices of meetings as required
8630by the Club Constitution, and immediately notifies World Headquarters of Toastmasters
8631International of any change in the roster of individual members.
8632
8633 The Club Treasurer is responsible for Club financial policies, procedures, and controls.
8634The Club Treasurer receives and disburses, with the approval of the Club, all Club funds; pays to
8635Toastmasters International all financial obligations of this Club as they come due; and keeps an
8636accurate account of all transactions. The Club Treasurer shall make financial reports to this Club
8637and the Executive Committee quarterly and upon request, and shall transmit the accounts and all
8638undistributed funds to the successor in office at the end of the Club Treasurer's term.
8639
8640 The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for Club property management, meeting room
8641preparation, and hospitality. The Sergeant at Arms chairs the Social and Reception Committee.
8642
8643 The Club Bulletin Editor is responsible for obtaining and organizing information for
8644inclusion in the Club Bulletin; and is responsible for the printing and circulation of the
8645publication to Club members and District officials. The bulletin shall be produced at regular
8646intervals, preferably on a monthly basis. The Club Bulletin Editor will be a member of the
8647Public Relations Committee.
8648
8649 The Immediate Past Club President provides advice and counsel as requested by the Club
8650President.
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8651
8652In the event the Club President and/or Vice President Education shall be unable to attend a
8653meeting of the District Council, they shall certify the proxy credentials of the official
8654representative or representatives of this Club attending said District Council meeting. Such
8655representative(s) shall be active individual members of this Club. In addition to the duties stated
8656in the Constitution (repeated in these Bylaws), each of the Officers of this Club shall have such
8657duties and responsibilities as may be provided in the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, District
8658Administrative Bylaws, manuals, or other directives of Toastmasters International, or as may be
8659assigned by this Club.
8660
8661Section 3. Nominations for Club officers shall be made by a Nominating Committee appointed
8662by the President at least two weeks prior to the election. This committee shall consist of three
8663active members. This committee shall present its report at the regular meeting immediately
8664preceding the meeting at which the election is to take place, and shall present only the names of
8665active members who have consented to serve if elected. Further nominations may be made from
8666the floor at the time of the election by any active member. All elections shall be by secret ballot,
8667unless a secret ballot is dispensed with by unanimous vote, with a majority vote of all active
8668members present necessary for a choice. The Chairman of the Club Nominating Committee
8669shall be the Immediate Past Club President, unless the best interests of the Club requires
8670otherwise.
8671
8672Section 4. Election of officers shall be held at the first meeting in May. New officers shall take
8673office at the first meeting in July and shall serve for a term of one (1) year and until their
8674successors are elected and installed.
8675
8676Section 5. Any vacancy in office shall be filled by a special election held at the next meeting
8677following announcement of the vacancy.
8678
8679Article VI: Committees
8680
8681Section 1. The Standing Committees of this Club shall be the Executive, Education,
8682Membership, Public Relations, and Social and Reception Committees.
8683
8684Section 2. The Club Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers of this Club named in the
8685Constitution and these Bylaws, with the Club President serving as the chairman. This
8686Committee shall have charge of all business and administrative affairs of this Club and shall
8687consider all matters concerning the welfare of this Club. All actions of the Executive Committee
8688shall be submitted to this Club at the next business meeting for ratification. Any decision of the
8689Executive Committee which this Club fails to ratify shall be null and void.
8690
8691Section 3. The Education Committee shall have charge of the general educational program of
8692this Club. It shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, all program schedules of this Club and shall
8693publish the assignments at least three (3) weeks in advance. This Committee shall assist in the
8694utilization and interpretation of program and educational materials available from Toastmasters
8695International. It shall arrange for the exchange of speakers and educational programs with other
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8696Clubs and encourage speaking engagements of individual members before non-Toastmasters
8697groups.
8698
8699Section 4. The Membership Committee shall consider all applications for individual
8700membership and report thereon to this Club, and shall arrange for proper induction of all new
8701individual members. This Committee shall be responsible for maintaining Club individual
8702membership and attendance. It shall be the goal of this Committee to ensure that the individual
8703membership of this Club is at all times at charter strength or better.
8704
8705Section 5. The Public Relations Committee shall arrange the preparation and dissemination of
8706news releases regarding this Club's activities and educational programs and shall also promote
8707opportunities for community participation in Toastmasters' learning programs. It shall also be
8708responsible for all internal publications of this Club.
8709
8710Section 6. The Social and Reception Committee shall be responsible for all social functions of
8711this Club and such other duties as may be assigned to it. It shall act as a reception committee at
8712all meetings.
8713
8714Article VII: Amendments
8715
8716Section 1. Subject to the review of Toastmasters International, and provided the proposed
8717amendment is within the scope of permitted amendments, these Bylaws may be amended,
8718including amendments to change the name or location of this Club, at any duly called and
8719noticed business meeting of this Club at which a quorum is present, by the affirmative vote of at
8720least two-thirds of the active individual members present and voting. Any such amendment must
8721be proposed in writing by an active individual member at the meeting immediately preceding
8722that at which the amendment is to be voted on.
8723
8724Section 2. The scope of these Bylaws, and any amendments to these Bylaws, is limited to the
8725matters specifically placed within the discretion of this Club by the Club Constitution or by a
8726policy of the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International. This Club shall not have the
8727power to amend any reference in these Bylaws to the Club Constitution.
8728
8729Section 3. Upon its adoption by this Club, the Club Secretary shall immediately mail a copy of
8730any Bylaws amendment to the Executive Director at World Headquarters of Toastmasters
8731International for review. If Toastmasters International finds that the amendment does not exceed
8732the scope of permitted amendments to the Bylaws of this Club and is not otherwise improper, the
8733amendment shall be filed in the records. If Toastmasters International determines that the
8734amendment exceeds the scope of permitted amendments or is otherwise improper, Toastmasters
8735International shall so notify this Club, and the amendment shall be null, void, and of no effect.
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8736
8737Appendix K
8738 1STANDING RULES
8739
8740 KING BOREAS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
8741
8742 CLUB NO. 208 DISTRICT NO. 6
8743 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
8744
8745The following represents a summary of standing rules and decisions made by King Boreas
8746Toastmasters Club. These rules are not intended to replace or substitute for the Club Bylaws or
8747Toastmasters International Constitution. The standing rules address points not specifically
8748addressed in those documents. If these Standing Rules are found in conflict with them, the rules
8749of the Bylaws or Constitution shall prevail.
8750
8751Policies
8752
87531. Modification: Standing rules shall be maintained by the club secretary. Standing
8754rules can be modified, revised, added to or repealed by a majority vote of club members.
8755
87562. Local Dues: The local dues of the Club shall be six ($6) semiannually. If the
8757club treasury balance remains over $300 for the duration of the previous six months, the club
8758 members may waive all or a portion of the local dues by a majority vote. Each waiver is
8759 for that dues period only. (4/03)
8760
3. 8761
8762 Club Expenses: The executive committee has the independent authority to incur
8763club expenses up to a value of $50. Beyond $50, expenditures must be approved by a majority
8764vote of the club members. (Modified 2/01)
8765
87664. Memorials: Memorials, get-well and other non-educational cards and gifts for
8767current members, past members, or relatives of current or past members shall not be
8768purchased using club funds. Members wishing to send cards or gifts can purchase them and
8769may circulate the card during the club meeting, and collect any additional contributions that
8770 other members may wish to make independently. A separate fund may be set up for
8771 memorials. (modified 4/03)
8772
8773
8774Awards
8775
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87771. Member-in-Recognition: In order to acknowledge the long-term contributions of a

87782. member who leaves the club because of changes of address, illness, or other involuntary
8779 conditions, the King Boreas Club has created the member classification of “Member-in-
8780recognition”. Members-in-recognition are not Honorary members of Toastmasters
8781 International. They will receive the club bulletin and a standing invitation to attend club
8782 meetings and other events. Members-in-recognition will not be asked to pay dues to the
8783 club or to Toastmasters International, and will not be included in the King Boreas roster
8784of official members recorded with Toastmasters International. Member-in-recognition status is
8785conferred upon a past member by a majority vote of the members for a period of one year.
8786(1/95)
8787
87882. The Tracy Jeffers Memorial Toastmaster of the Year Award: The club will select a
8789toastmaster of the year based on members’ activities during the official club year from July 1
8790to the next June 30. The winner is officially determined by the Executive Committee, but will
8791be based on the point system recommended by Toastmasters International. Tracy Jeffers
8792was a founding member of the Club, an early District Six Governor, TMI Treasurer, and an
8793active Club member for nearly 25 years. (4/03)
8794
87953. The Waldo Leubben Exceptional Service Award: This award is presented occasionally
8796by action of the Executive Committee to a Club member who has given outstanding service to
8797the Club over an extended period of time. It’s namesake, Waldo, was an active and helping
8798member for nearly 30 years. It has been presented 5 times since 1980. (4/03)
8799
88004. The Flower Burst Award: This award is presented occasionally by action of the
8801Executive Committee to a Club member who demonstrates a noticeable rapid improvement in
8802communication or leadership skills, as is implied by it’s name. It has been presented several
8803times since 1970. (4/03)
8804
8805
8806
8807
8808
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8809Appendix L
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8813
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8817
8818
8819
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8821
8822
8823
8824
8825
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8827Pete Panchyshyn
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8829
8830
8831
8832
8833
8834
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268
8835
8836Owen Nelson
8837
8838Owen Nelson
8839
8840
8841Ed Dufresne
8842
8843
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8844
8845
8846
8847
8848
8849
8850
8851
8852
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8853
8854
8855
8856
8857
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8860
8861
8862
8863
8864
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8866Toasat masters then and now from TMI
8867
8868When people hear the word “basement,” they’re not likely to picture the home of a global
8869communication and leadership-development organization. But a basement in the Young Men’s
8870Christian Association (YMCA), in Santa Ana, California, is exactly where Ralph C. Smedley
8871held the first meeting of what would eventually become Toastmasters International.
8872The date was October 22, 1924.
8873Smedley began working for the YMCA after he graduated from college. Observing that many of
8874its young patrons needed “training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings,”
8875he decided to help them with a training format that was similar to a social club. During the early
88761900s, the word “toastmaster” referred to a person who proposed the toasts and introduced the
8877speakers at a banquet. Smedley named his group “The Toastmasters Club” because he thought it
8878suggested a pleasant, social atmosphere that would appeal to young men.
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8879At that first Toastmasters meeting, members practiced speaking skills in a supportive, informal
8880atmosphere. The seedling club blossomed. Then another sprung up in nearby Anaheim. Word
8881spread about Smedley’s experiment and soon people in other communities, and even other states,
8882began to request permission and help to start their own Toastmasters meetings.
8883As more clubs emerged, it was a time of firsts: Smedley created the first Toastmasters manual,
8884and publication of The Gavel – the first Toastmasters newsletter – began in 1930. (The
8885Toastmaster magazine made its debut three years later.)
8886In the 1930s, the organization grew to an international level by incorporating and chartering its
8887first club outside the United States -- in British Columbia, Canada.
8888Over the ensuing years, Toastmasters International laid the foundation for many of the activities
8889and philosophies we know today: The first Inter-Club Speech Contest was held in 1938; District
889018 of Scotland became the first district outside the United States in 1946; and in 1968, the first
8891Competent Toastmaster (CTM) awards were issued for completing the manual Basic Training
8892for Toastmasters. Two years later, the first Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) awards were
8893handed out.
8894Until 1962, a series of rented office spaces in Southern California served as Toastmasters
8895International’s “home office.” That year, the staff moved into its first World Headquarters
8896building. The Santa Ana facility wasn’t far from the YMCA where the first Toastmasters club
8897met.
8898In 1973, Toastmasters met an important milestone by opening membership to women. Twelve
8899years later, Helen Blanchard became the organization’s first female president.
8900By 1982, membership reached 100,000. To better serve its growing worldwide membership,
8901World Headquarters relocated in 1990 to its current building in Rancho Santa Margarita,
8902California, 20 miles south of Santa Ana.
8903In July 1997, a bold new offering was developed for the educational program: An improved two-
8904track educational recognition system that allowed members to pursue awards in both leadership
8905and communication. In 1999, the 10-goal Distinguished Club Program was introduced.
8906
8907… And Now
8908As Toastmasters International celebrates its 85th anniversary this month, the organization stands
8909at a historic high point. Program offerings have never been more expansive. Toastmasters leaders
8910have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of
8911the global age. Indeed, while many organizations around the world are downsizing because of
8912the economic climate, Toastmasters International is growing; thousands of people are taking
8913advantage of the organization’s programs to enhance their communication skills. Membership is
8914at an all-time high, with more than 250,000 members in 12,000 clubs in 106 countries. As of
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8915June 30, a record 1,073 new clubs were chartered, and 56 districts were recognized as
8916Distinguished or better, a number surpassing all previous years.
8917“Toastmasters grew by nearly five percent in 2009,” says Toastmasters Executive Director
8918Daniel Rex. “Tens of thousands of people have seen the value of the Toastmasters training in
8919their personal lives and careers. They know the program can see them through a lot of
8920challenges.”
8921As Rex sees it, there is no limit to the growth potential of Toastmasters International, and he is
8922making sure the World Headquarters staff is well positioned to serve its members as their needs
8923change and the organization continues to grow.
8924“Our renewed emphasis is to provide optimal service and resources at each member development
8925stage, beginning with the prospective member who is looking for a club on the Web site,
8926applying for membership in the club, receiving a New Member Kit, and talking with a staff
8927member on the phone,” Rex explains.
8928One way to meet members’ needs is through the Toastmasters Web site, which is continually
8929expanding through new product and service offerings. The organization’s first e-learning tool --
8930Toastmasters Learning Connection (TLC) for district officers – is a recent addition to the Web
8931site. TLC provides access to Toastmasters’ officer training in a virtual learning environment.
8932Eventually, it is expected to include training for a variety of officers.
8933This distance-learning program is an exciting development, blending education with the power
8934of the Internet. And it won’t replace face-to-face training – just complement it.
8935Another recent change is the approval of Global Representation and Support. The plan was voted
8936in by members at this year’s International Convention in Mashantucket, Conn. It improves the
8937organization’s structure by enhancing global representation with 14 regions and directors, and
8938replaces The Nominating Committee with the International Leadership Committee (ILC). More
8939information on the implementation of this plan is being shared on the Toastmasters Web site and
8940in the November issue of the Toastmaster magazine.
8941The organization’s profile is about to grow even higher: A new film about Toastmasters is
8942scheduled for a 2010 release. SpeakEasy, a feature-length documentary produced by
8943Tumbleweed Entertainment, explores the 2008 World Championship of Public Speaking and the
8944larger Toastmasters world.
8945From a gathering in a YMCA basement in 1924 to the 12,000-plus clubs that meet in 106
8946countries today, the Toastmasters story is one of dramatic growth and success. And with
8947accomplishments come opportunities. “As we meet our members’ needs and greet thousands of
8948club visitors, we offer the most valuable service imaginable: We help people improve their
8949lives,” says Rex. “That’s what the Toastmasters mission is all about.”
8950
8951
8952
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8953Remembering Toastmasters milestones.
8954Since 1924, Toastmasters has been thriving. Take a look at some of the major moments
8955Toastmasters has experienced along the way.
8956
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Year Month Historical Event
1924 October The first meeting of the Number One Toastmasters Club in Santa Ana, California.
1926 January The second Toastmasters club is chartered in Anaheim, California.
Representatives of five Santa Ana Toastmasters clubs plan the formation of a
1927 August
"federation of Toastmasters clubs."
The first Manual for Toastmasters Clubs is copyrighted by Ralph Smedley.
1928 October
Today this is called the Club Management Handbook.
1930 October Publication of The Gavel, the first Toastmasters newsletter.
1930 December Toastmasters International is incorporated.
The Toastmaster magazine is published. Produced quarterly, it contained news
1932 December
from the 20 Toastmasters clubs.
1935 July District organization is instituted, starting with District 1 of Southern California.
First Toastmasters club outside the United States is chartered in Victoria, British
1935 October
Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Ralph C. Smedley published a mimeograph pamphlet entitled Constructive
1936 Criticism. This material soon became a printed booklet and was later renamed
Speech Evaluation.
Charter No. 100 is presented to the Century Toastmasters Club in Santa Ana,
1938 January
California.
Inter-Club Speech Contest started. First winner: Henry Wiens of Reedley,
1938 August
California.
The World Headquarters moves to the First National Bank Building in Santa
1940 October
Ana, California. The office was in one room on the fifth floor.
The first Certificate of Merit, which was given to members who completed 12
1946 June
speech projects in the "Basic Training Manual," is awarded to Reuben Levitin.
District 18 of Scotland becomes the first district organized outside the United
1946 July
States.
First Toastmasters International Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are

1948 February
published.
Dr. Ralph C. Smedley wrote and published a book called The Voice of the
1949
Speaker.
The Beyond Basic Training manual, with 16 projects, was introduced to provide
1950
advanced speech training for members.
The first Certificate of Completion is issued for the new advanced course,
1950 August
Beyond Basic Training.
1951 June The first regional conference is held in Des Moines, Iowa.
A junior high school in Santa Ana, California, was named after Dr. Ralph C.
1955
Smedley.
The first edition of Dr. Ralph C. Smedley's account of the founding and growth
2851959 of Toastmasters International
271 is published, titled, The Story of Toastmasters
286 (Reminiscences of the Founder).
Toastmasters International's World Headquarters moves into a new building in
1962 October
Santa Ana, California.
8958 The Club Management Plan
8959 For Effective Club Management
8960
8961What is It?
8962The club Management Plan is a management tool for your Toastmasters club. Used properly, the
8963Plan can help your club achieve and maintain a standard of excellence that will enable members
8964to develop their communication and leadership skills to thye fullest.
8965
8966The Elements of a Successful Club.
8967Research shows six areas in which a club must excel if it is to grow and benefit its members:
8968 • Leadership effectiveness
8969 • Educational opportunities
8970 • Human dynamics
8971 • Membership growth
8972 • Public image
8973 • Effective club management
8974Achieving excellence in these areas requires careful planning by your club. That’s where this
8975Club Management Plan can help. The Plan pinpoints each of these key areas and provides a blue
8976print for achieving excellence in each one during the calendar year. It can help officers develop
8977their leadership skills and encourage stimulating club programming. It can promote social
8978interaction among members, and promote enthusiasm and opportunities for growth outside the
8979club, and it can express members to new and varied ideas. It can generate awareness and support
8980of your club within your company and community. The Plan can help your club in its
8981administrative duties by encouraging officers to maintain accurate and up to date membership
8982records at World headquarters.
8983
8984How to Use the Plan
8985The Club president should distribute the various sections of the Plan to appropriate officers as
8986soon as they are elected. We even suggest these officers meet prior to their installation to study
8987and plan goals for their term of office.
8988Each section of the Plan lists various activities to be carried out during the calendar year if your
8989club is to become successful. You and your officers must set specific goals and plan strategies
8990and timetables for achieving those goals. Thius, a completed page of the Plan may look like this:
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10 By Tom Deyo 2011

208From District History:

Charter Party. (Left to right)

(Unfortunately the original charter

Finance Committee: Duties:

Program Committee: Duties:

Hospitality Committee: The success of any dinner or program of this type

2015 Historian: Following the instructions of the President in

7246District Governor: Yves Provost DTM

1972 Distinguished Club

7726District 6 Honor Roll

Communication & Don Murray Lou Novak

Alex P. Smekta Award

Toastmaster of the Area Governor of the

7735Annual Speech Contests

8131Mission and Purposes:

8135In order to carry out this mission, this club shall:

8171Sec. 4. Inactive individual membership is provided for as follows:

8215 Article III

8216Initiation Fees and Dues:

8240Meetings and Notice:

8258Quorum and Voting:

8314 Article VII

8368 Article VIII

8456Legal Status and Dissolution:

8469 Article XII

8470Amendments to Club Constitution:

8508Sec. 4. Notice of any proposed amendments to be submitted to the voting membership of

87771. Member-in-Recognition: In order to acknowledge the long-term contributions of a

8866Toasat masters then and now from TMI

8872The date was October 22, 1924.

First Toastmasters International Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are

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