Welcome to the Region VIII Website!

It is a joy and privilege to serve as your international directors this Toastmasters year! The vim, vigor and vitality of the leaders in all eight of our districts make it an incredible experience for us. Our hope and goal is that we will add value to your Toastmasters experience as well.

Throughout Region VIII, the power of Toastmasters vibrantly helps individuals reach their own personal goals, dreams, and ambitions. There is no finer purpose and it fits perfectly into our international president's theme of "Toastmasters: The Courage to Conquer!"

We look forward to visiting all 8 districts next year, including both "new" Districts 47 and 84 (created from the original District 47).

Meeting new friends and seeing old friends all around the region is refreshing and exciting. The enthusiasm level in each district is incredibly high. This Toastmasters year will be especially memorable as we all share our appreciation for the energy and vitality in each district.

As you work hard to help members from your districts reach their personal goals, you will see that hard work translate into incredible achievements at the district level, reaching distinguished or better status. We have confidence in all eight districts will reach their goals. Remember, the ultimate measure of success is not that of achieving distinguished district status, but rather is in the sense of satisfaction that you personally gain from knowing that you have given your VERY BEST.

As your international directors, we will celebrate your collective achievements throughout the year.

It is time for new goals to be reached, new dreams to be realized, and new desires to be satisfied. District teams are in place to serve their clubs and members with diligence and, in so doing, realize their dreams. Pursue your dream with passion. Give it all you've got. Just remember.

You'll never know.
         How high you can go.
                 Until you.
                         DARE TO SOAR!

Let's soar together in 2008-2009!

Lee Holliday , DTM, International Director 2007-2009

_______________, DTM, International Director 2008-2010

Region VIII Newsletter - August '08

Congratulations to Gwendolyn May, DTM, PID, and Bill Hodges, DTM, PDG.
They will receive Presidential Citations from
Toastmasters International President Chris Ford,DTM,
at the 77th Annual Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!
Both recipients have provided outstanding service to help this organization fulfill its mission.
Region VIII is honored to be the home of two recipients of this prestigious award in 2008.

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