The December issue of Toastmasters Magazine contained an excellent article titled "My Ice Breaker: Surviving the Roller Coaster Ride of My First Speech" . The article is a well-written chronicle of the roller coaster ride that we call the Ice Breaker.  Take a stroll down memory lane as you relive your own Ice Breaker experience.

If you haven't read the article, you can do so Here (you may have to log in to the members site to view the text).

Bo Bennet interviewed the author, Richard Stanley for an  edition of the Official Toastmaster Podcast. Check it out .

The Spring Convention Committee is looking for volunteers to assist at the Spring Convention in Edmonton.  There are many opportunities - promotion, sponsorship, greeters, hospitality, toastmaster and sergeant-at-arms and facilities. This is an opportunity for you to have some fun, meet new people and make a difference.

If you are able to help please contact Fern Hardie,

Please insert Toastmaster Volunteer in the subject line.

Are you on Facebook?  Look for the District 42 Toastmasters group! Join now, find new friends, and keep current with what is happening in your District.  You can find the group   HERE

Distinguished Toastmaster and District Citation recipient Sheila A. Cooper, beloved wife of John of Calgary, passed away at the Chinook Hospice on Monday, October 12, 2009, at the age of 72 years.

Sheila will be lovingly remembered by her children: Gordon (Jean) Cooper, Graeme (Leanne) Cooper and special friend of many years Sylvia Hunt. 

Sheila was a proud member of Toastmasters and C.A.R.P. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be sadly missed by all.