District 83 Toastmasters | Metropolitan New Jersey, Rockland County, Staten Island

For the first time in many years there were several submissions for the annual newsletter contest and the competition was fierce. After much hair-pulling, nail biting, pacing the floor, and general angst, a winner was finally chosen! I have to say that the winning entry was just overall impressive in presentation, style, and ease of reading. It is a pleasure to announce that the winner of the Toastmasters District 83 Newsletter Contest for the 2012-2013 year is Merck Toastmasters. View the winning newsletter.

Of particular note was the fact that many entries contained information that had been judged in past contests, such as an interview with the club president, member quotes, and most memorable Table Topics session.  It was nice to see that these articles were included in the issues I received.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who participated in this contest.  All of the newsletters submitted were professional and a pleasure to read.  Keep up the good work, everyone!

The winning club will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the Toastmasters catalog.

Our next contest will begin in the 2013-2014 Toastmaster year.  Stay tuned!

The Traveling Gavel is making the rounds.

Hudson Club captured it on April 22nd.

Grab the Gavel and get your club a Toastmasters Gift Certificate.