Area contests fill the month of March. Lt. Governor Education & Training P.J. Glauz, DTM, has posted the latest dates, times, locations, and more! Its the information you and others will want in order to not miss these entertaining events.

The Speakers Bureau is wrapping up its new edition. However, its not too late to sign-up and become one of District 3's sought after speakers. Print and fill out the application --- Today! You may also download an editable copy and e-mail it to Committee Chair Sue Delap. While you are talking yourself into it, encourage, challenge, and lead another member to move beyond his or her comfort zone with you.

Centurion Toastmasters held their Charter Banquet February 12. The Scottsdalians will hold an Open House in March. Contact Mike Dicerbo, DTM, 480-947-9196 for details. Valley Toastmasters will celebrate its 17th year with an Anniversary meeting next month. Two Above & Beyond members finish manuals and report contest winners. Grogan Green Valley members completed a Youth Leadership for 20 students.

Remember: All CTM and ATMS sent to TI before March 31 will be recognized at the Spring Conference. And, if you sponsor five new members from January 1 to March 31, 2000, your Conference registration is "FREE!" Like in "PAID!"

The Executive Council Meeting is March 25. Major business will be the nomination of officers for 2000-2001. Nominating Committee Chair Jodie Kay Petra, DTM, is conducting a Star Search for future leaders. It may be the natural next step for someone you know (perhaps even you).

Wanted: Mentors. Sponsors. Alive only. Apply here for information from Lt. Governor Education & Training P.J. Glauz, DTM. Reward? Valuable.

In this issue Paul Knutson, DTM, distills 20 years supervisory experience to outline his thoughts on mentoring. District 40 Newsletter Editor Rick Davis, ATM/CL, ask that we consider the value of treating our Members as Guests, Lord Byron contributes his gift perspective to "The Gift of Evaluation" by Glenn Pike, DTM.

You'll also discover that Leonard Knight, ATMB, writes about Discovering Youth Leadership, but actually says he discovered himself during the Youth Leadership sessions he facilitated. And you'll meet Janette Gann, DTM, in a profile of the 1998 District 3 Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year.

"Speeches are like babies--easier to conceive than to deliver."
Submitted by -- Judy Edmond ATM, CL (author unknown)

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