University of Alberta Chancellor Linda Hughes named the 2010 recipient of District 42 Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award
District 42 Governor Tim Hubick announced today that LindaHughes, Chancellor of the University of Alberta, will receive the Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award at the District 42 convention in Edmonton on May 1.
Toastmasters International
created the award in 1971 to “honor a leading citizen in the district
for his or her communication and leadership skills. The . .
. award recognizes that citizen who specifically demonstrates these
skills in the field of their expertise and in the community.”
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.
