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National Capital District 36 Highlights Through the Years --- A History of Pride, Excellence and Tradition(1)
PRE-DISTRICT 36 ACTIVITIES (1948-1951)
In October 1948, the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce organized the first Toastmasters Club in this area of the east coast as a leadership training program. The club was chartered as Junior Board #640. In the fall of 1949, a temporary club was organized at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. The club was chartered in early 1950 as Potomac Toastmasters #827 and was the first club of Government employees in the District of Columbia. The Directory of Toastmasters Clubs, revised January 1, 1950, lists the following, undistricted clubs that eventually became part of District 36: VIRGINIA - Lynchburg #562, Newport News #596, Norfolk #686, and Portsmouth #771; DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Washington Jr. Board of Trade #640. The January 1, 1951 Directory lists these additional District of Columbia clubs: Potomac #827; Washington #848; Capital #876; Jaycee #888; and Monument #898.(2) On February 19, 1951, representatives of the six Washington, D.C. Toastmasters clubs met and unanimously approved the immediate organization of a Provisional District.
1951-1952 - Provisional District
KENNETH R. ALDRICH(3) (Home Club - Capital #876)
International President - Carlton Sias
District Strength: As of August 27, 1951, there were 14 clubs in the Provisional District. The first, formal Speakers Bureau was established on November 26, 1951. C. K. Morrison of Potomac #827 was appointed the Chairman. The Provisional District's proposed budget through June 30, 1952, was $108.00. On January 21, 1952, the District Council voted to open a checking account with the District Governor and Treasurer authorized singly to make deposits and withdrawals. The account was opened at the Montgomery County National Bank, Rockville Maryland. The first known District-wide training occurred at a fall District Council meeting held on September 29, 1951, at the 400 Restaurant in Washington, D.C. The first District newsletter, The Toaster, was published on January 1, 1952. Full District status was granted on May 2, 1952. The first Annual District 36 Spring Conference was held on May 17, 1952, at the Church of St. Stephen in Washington, D.C. Carl W. Binker was elected as the first official District Governor. General Robert M. Montague (USMC, Ret.), Junior Board #640, was the first District 36 speech contest winner.
1952-53
CARL W. BINKER (Home Club - Junior Board #640)
International President - Nick Jorgensen; International Director - Aubrey B. Hamilton (1952-1954)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1952, there were 17 clubs. At a special meeting called on July 9, 1952, the District was organized into three areas, with a fourth being established in February 1953. At the International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 14-16, 1952, J.R. (Pat) Gorman (Junior Board #640) was the first District 36 runner-up at the International Speech Contest. Area 3 Governor Donald C. Lueck held the first Area Conference in the District with the Anchor Club #1110 acting as host to the Area Officers. Accompanied by International President Jorgensen, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, the founder and educational director of Toastmasters International, was the guest of honor at the October 21, 1952, District Fall Conference held at the Burlington Hotel in Washington, D.C.. He conducted a district and club officer training session and an officers' problem clinic. At the second Annual District Conference held on May 9, 1953, the District Council voted unanimously to change the spelling from National Capitol to National Capital for the District.
1953-54
CHARLES F. PENTZ (Home Club - Monument #898)
International President - Russell V. Puzey; International Director - Carl W. Binker, District 36 (1953-1955)
District Strength: As of November 1953, there were 29 clubs in 5 areas. On November 5, 1953, International President Russell V. Puzey and Executive Secretary Ted Blanding came to Washington and met with District 36 officers and Area Governors. Discussion centered around Toastmasters International's plans in the coming year for strengthening the Toastmasters program by making it an even more useful instrument for training in administration as well as in speech. Plans were also presented for the International Convention to be held in Washington in 1954.
1954-55
DONALD C. LUECK (Home Club - Anchor #1110)
International President - Charles H. Griffith; International Director - Kenneth F. Froelich (1954-1956)
District Strength: There were 45 clubs in 7 areas. At the July 1, 1954, Executive Committee meeting, Past District Governor Pentz outlined the structure for a southern area that had been proposed by Lieutenant Governor Jeff Warren. The District hosted the 23rd International Convention at the Statler Hotel (now the Capitol Hilton Hotel) in Washington, D.C., on August 23-28, 1954. This was the first time Toastmasters International had held an International Convention on the east coast. A company made up of the members of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors and other interested people made a special pilgrimage to Arlington National Cemetery to pay tribute to General Henry Martyn Robert, author of "Roberts Rules of Order." President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent a letter of greetings, which was the first time a Toastmasters International Convention had ever received a message from a United States President. A group of Washington, D.C., community leaders organized the first Pageant of Peace in 1954 as a means to emphasize America's desire to maintain peace around the world through the spirit and meaning of Christmas. Since that time, District 36 Toastmasters, in partnership with the National Park Service, have cosponsored the Christmas salute to global peace by assisting as Masters of Ceremonies for Pageant of Peace events.
1955-56
WILLIAM H. BRAIN (Home Club - Junior Board #640)
International President - John W. Haynes; International Director - George Mucey, District 13 (1955-1957)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1955, there were 50 clubs in 10 areas in the Northern and Southern Areas. At a December 3, 1955, District Council meeting, the Council approved the establishment of a separate administrative structure for the southern areas to make district-level activities available to the southern clubs. Jeff Warren, Lieutenant Governor for the southern areas, was authorized to create a duplicate District executive structure to service his areas.
1956-57
ROBERT M. MONTAGUE (Home Club - Junior Board #640)
International President - T. Vincent McIntire; International Director - Odell F. Hartz (1956-1958)
District Strength: As of May 19, 1956, there were 62 clubs in 13 areas in the Northern and Southern Areas. At the December 3, 1956, Fall District Conference meeting, the District Council decided to give District Officers plaques as expressions of appreciation for their contributions during the year. The Council also decided to move the Fall Conference forward in the year to avoid the difficulty of finding a suitable meeting place. In conjunction with the Selective Service Office, the public relations opportunity "Operation Patrick Henry" was initiated under the sponsorship of Justice Tom C. Clarke of the U.S. Supreme Court. The program was conducted to help accomplish the Boy Scouts of America Public Speaking Program. District clubs participated in this effort by serving as "coaches" and by inviting the Scouts to attend meetings to speak and to be evaluated by club members. District 36 participated in this program annually for approximately 15 years. International President McIntire and Mrs. McIntire visited the District from March 1-3 following a meeting of the International Board of Directors in New Orleans. The District hosted the Zone J meeting on June 8 at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.
1957-58
L. KENNETH WRIGHT (Home Club - Potomac #827)
International President - Paul W. Haeberlin; International Director - Herman E. Hoche, District 36 (1957-1959)
District Strength: As of fall 1957, there were 77 clubs in 13 areas in the Northern and Southern Areas. At the 26th International Convention held in Dallas, Texas, from August 22-24, 1957, John D. Lyles of Jefferson #1621 in Roanoke, Virginia, was the runner-up in the International Speech Contest. The May 17, 1958, Spring Conference theme was "A Salute to Dr. Ralph C. Smedley" to recognize his 80th birthday, which had occurred on February 22, 1958. Special Achievers of the Year: At the August 1958 International Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Naval Gun Factory Club #1979 was awarded the Club Achievement Trophy based on points earned in the Club Achievement Manual (the Club Achievement Manual was the forerunner of the Club Management Plan which later evolved into the Distinguished Club Program).
1958-59
DONALD L. KROUT, DTM(4) (Home Club - Airport Toastmasters #1054)
International President - Aubrey B. Hamilton; International Director - Robert Gibney, District 46 (1958-1960)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1958, there were 83 clubs in 20 areas in Divisions A through D. Joint charter presentations were given and a joint charter party was held between Communicators Club #2902 and V.A. Gaveliers Club #2920 at the Naval Gun Factory Officers Club in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 1959. This was the first double chartering for Toastmasters International and for District 36, and the two clubs were the first clubs chartered in the Central Office of the Veterans Administration. Past President Paul W. Haeberlin was a guest at the Spring Conference held on May 16, 1959, at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Capitol View Club of Washington, D.C. #3001 became the 100th club chartered in District 36. The District Constitution was changed to include the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia as District 36 territory. As of May 16, 1959, District 36 led all other districts in the number of new clubs gained during the year. Special Achievers of the Year: At the August 1959 International Convention held in San Francisco, California, Naval Gun Factory #1979 was awarded a Citation for being one of the "Top Ten Clubs" in the International Club Achievement Contest.
1959-60
WILLIAM E. SPICER (Home Club - Metro #1254)
International President - Emil H. Nelson; International Director - Walter Moran, District 38 (1959-1961)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1959, there were 100 clubs in 20 areas in the Northern, Southern and Central Divisions. The first Past District Governors' Advisory Committee was established in 1959. By April 1960, District 36 was the largest District in Toastmasters International with 120 clubs. Governor Spicer established the District Divisional and Allocations Committee to determine whether the District should be divided into two or more Districts. The District hosted the Zone B Conference at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. on June 18, 1960 (at that time, Zone B - Region VII consisted of Districts 13, 36 and 38). Dr. Smedley was the principal speaker at the banquet and participated in the educational sessions during the day. Special Achievers of the Year: Best Club Bulletin - Pentaf #2014; Most Attractive District Conference Exhibit - Misslemasters #3114; Best Educational Exhibit - Monument #898; Club Achievement Trophy - Naval Gun Factory #1979 (the club also won the Toastmasters International Club Achievement Award at the International Convention held from August 18-20, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia).
1960-61
MAURICE L. ETZELL (Home Club - Civil Service Commission #1847)
International President - George J. Mucey; International Director - Thomas McDonald, District 46 (1960 - 1962)
District Strength: There were 121 clubs in 24 areas in the Northern, Southern and Central Divisions. In September 1960, Dr. Smedley visited the District. On August 13, 1960, twenty-one clubs in the Hampton Roads area of the Southern Division petitioned the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International to establish a new district. The Board of Directors approved the establishment of Provisional District 66 at its meeting held on March 11, 1961. Officers for both District 36 and the new Provisional District were elected at the Spring District Council meeting held on May 6, 1961 to be effective on July 1, 1961.
1961-62
VAN H. TANNER (Home Club - Naval Gun Factory #1979)
International President Herman E. Hoche (Theme: "Make Membership More Meaningful")
International Director - Stanley Ditchfield, District 60 (1961-1963)
District Strength: There were 101 clubs in 22 areas in the Northern, Eastern and Western Divisions. Approximately 33 clubs from the Southern Division were transferred to Provisional District 66 as of July 1, 1961. Past District Governor Etzell established an Advanced Studies Group to afford Toastmasters additional opportunities to speed their progress through the Beyond Basic Training Program (the equivalent of today's Advanced Communication and Leadership manuals). For the first time, the District Speech Contests featured additional contests for the Best Table Topics Speaker and the Best Evaluator.
1962-63
QUENTIN R. VERDIER (Home Club - Federal #1037)
International President - Frank I. Spangler; International Director - L. Kenneth Wright, District 36 (1962-1964)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1962, there were 109 clubs in 21 areas in the Northern, Eastern and Western Divisions. In August 1962, the Board of Directors approved establishment of District 66P. Boundaries were set at 38-degrees 15 minutes from the West Virginia border to the Potomac River, then extending mid-channel easterly to points along 76-degrees 10 minutes longitude following the Virginia coastline to parallel 37-degrees 10 minutes. Northern Virginia thus remained with District 36 and southern Virginia became District 66. Maryland Governor J. Millard Tawes issued a November 8 proclamation declaring November 10 as "Toastmasters Day." The District hosted a dinner meeting sponsored by the six U.S. Department of Agriculture Clubs in honor of International President Spangler and Mrs. Spangler on November 29, 1962. Governor Verdier conducted a training program for 250 Federal training officers using a club demonstration format. More than 20 new clubs developed as a result of this demonstration. The District hosted the Regional Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., from June 7-9, 1963.
1963-64
CHARLES M."BUCK" HERRLEIN, ATM (Home Club - Knights of Columbus #1273)
District Theme: Fellowship
International President - Alex P. Smekta; International Director - George Flannery, District 38 (1963-1965)
District Strength: As of July 1, 1963, there were 118 clubs in 22 areas in the Northern, Eastern and Western Divisions. The first District 36 directory (size 4" x 6 1/2") containing information about District Officers, clubs and programs was created. After completing a year of provisional status, full status was granted to District 66 in August 1963. In 1964, by mutual agreement between District 36 and District 66 leaders, the Board of Directors approved boundary changes to county lines as follows: from 38-degrees 15 minutes longitude to county borders through the midsection of Virginia involving Rockingham, Green, Orange, Spotsylvania, King George and Westmoreland. Following this action, the District 36 jurisdiction became the District of Columbia, the independent city of Baltimore and the following counties (less Allegheny and Carroll) of the State of Maryland: (1) Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Hartford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester; and (2) the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fredericksburg and Winchester, together with the following counties of the state of Virginia: Arlington, Clarke, Culpepper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, King George, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren and Westmoreland.
1964-65
L. WATSON ANDREWS (Home Club - D.C. Life Underwriters #2719)
District Theme: I Am Proud to Be a Toastmaster
International President - Paris S. Jackson (Theme: "Enjoy Toastmasters")
International Director - Cleve Campbell, District 46 (1964-1966)
District Strength: There were 130 clubs in 23 areas in the Northern, Eastern and Western Divisions. The Executive Office of the President of the United States Toastmasters Club #3861 was chartered. The group was composed of members from the Bureau of the Budget, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Economic Opportunity, Council of Economic Advisers, Office of Emergency Planning and the Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. Planning for the split of the Northern Division to become part of District 18 started during the spring of 1965 with Jack Fox, George Arakelian and Jim Butler working as an ad hoc committee with Governor Andrews. Virginia Governor Albertis S. Harrison, Jr. issued a letter endorsing "Toastmasters Week" in Virginia during the period May 17-23. Special Achievers of the Year: At the 34th International Convention held in New York City, New York, from August 19-21, 1965, the Quantico Officers Club #1681 received a "Top 10 Club Award" in club achievement and the "Best Club Bulletin" award for the Quantico Kookaburra, which was edited by George McMahon of Quantico Officers Club #1681.
1965-66
ROBERT W. BLAKELEY, DTM (Home Club - Challenger Toastmasters #1642)
District Theme: Communication, Man's Understanding of Man
International President - Charles C. Mohr; International Director - Charles M. Herrlein, District 36 (1965-1967)
District Strength: There were 131 clubs in 22 areas in the Northern, Eastern and Western Divisions. Plans for a new provisional district composed of the Northern Division progressed to the establishment of a temporary working organization. Maryland Governor J. Millard Tawes issued a November 8 proclamation to declare "Toastmasters International Week" in Maryland. Members of the Knickerbocker Club #137 in District 46 in New York City, New York, and the D.C. Life Underwriters Club #2719 in Washington, D.C., held a joint meeting via the new Picturephone of the Bell System. Washington Toastmasters met in the Picturephone Center in the National Geographic Society Building and the New York Toastmasters met at the Picturephone Center in Grand Central Station. The Mission Safety-70 speaking program was started in cooperation with the National Safety Council in the mid-60s. The District received recognition from Toastmasters International, the Department of the Navy, the Veterans Administration, and other activities for this effort. Special Achievers of the Year: At the August 4-6, 1966, International Convention held in San Diego, California, Governor Blakeley and Frederick W. Mikko of Lamplighters #3275 were honored for their achievements in oral and written communications, respectively. The Toastmaster Award was presented to Toastmaster Mikko for the article of greatest benefit to the individual Toastmaster.
1966-67
ROBERT A. BRADLEY (Home Club - Silver Spring #1314)
District Theme: Keep on Making History
International President - John B. Miller (Theme: "Serve and Grow")
International Director - Arthur N. Thurston, Jr., District 45 (1966-1968)
District Strength: There were 91 clubs in 15 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. Provisional District 18 was formed in the spring of 1966 from 35 clubs transferred from the Northern Division of District 36 and the clubs in Delaware from District 38, effective September 1, 1966. The newly formed Provisional District was composed of the State of Maryland (except for Montgomery County and that part of Prince George's County lying south of the 39-degree 3' parallel); and Clarke and Frederick Counties in the state of Virginia. The rest of District 36 was composed of the State of Virginia north of the 38-degree 15' parallel (except for Clarke and Frederick Counties), the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and that part of Prince George's County, Maryland lying south of the 39-degree 3' parallel. Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties were later transferred back to District 36 because of the distance involved in servicing the clubs for the District 18 base. District 18 became a full District on June 30, 1967. Kathryn E. Diggs, President of the Montgomery County Council, issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 7, as "Toastmasters Day" throughout Montgomery County. Special Achievers of the Year: At the 36th International Convention held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from August 24-26, 1967, The Forum Yak of NRL Forum Club #3614 received honorable mention in the "Top 10 Club Bulletin" contest.
1967-68
WILLIAM J. DAVIS, DTM (Home Club - Metropolitan #1254)
District Theme: Better Communities Thru Better Communications
International President - Lothar Salin (Theme: "Serve and Grow . . . with Pride")
International Director - Richard Thomas, District 38 (1967-1969)
District Strength: There were 92 clubs in 15 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. Governor Davis received his Able Toastmaster Certificate of Achievement from Past International President Emil Nelson at the 36th annual convention held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from August 24-26, 1967. Clarence J. Enzler of Potomac Club #827 was first runner-up in the International Speech Contest. The first French-speaking group affiliated with Toastmasters International was organized in Washington, D.C., on October 26, 1967, as Les Compagnons de la Parole Francaise, Gavel Club No. 113. While visiting Washington, D.C., International President Salin met with District 36 officials and Executive Office of the President Club #3681. President Salin was interviewed by Al LePage on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The interview was taped for later broadcast to the United States military installations around the world. Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. declared May 4-11 as "Toastmasters Week" in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Special Achievers of the Year: The first District 36 Area Governor of the Year award was presented to Orlando Angeli, Jr. This award had been introduced by Toastmasters International in 1965.
1968-69
LEONARD M. WILSON, ATM (Home Club - Ballston Speakeasy #2608)
District Theme: Involvement Beyond The Club
International President - Earl M. Potter (Theme: "Clubs on the Move Serve and Grow")
International Director - Albert Nickerson, District 31 (1968-1970)
District Strength: There were 87 clubs in 15 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. At the 37th International Convention held in Miami Beach, Florida, from August 14-17, 1968, Grant R. Sheehan of the BHA Club #3231 was the first District 36 Toastmaster to win the International Speech Contest. International President Potter was a special guest at the Fall Conference held on Saturday, November 16, at the Washingtonian Motel and Country Club in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Maryland State Senator Thomas Anderson issued a proclamation declaring the week of November 16-23 as "Toastmasters Week." Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - L. Watson Andrews; Area Governor - Harold B. Reniere; Best Club Bulletin - Forum Yak from NRL Forum #3614 (the bulletin also received "Top 10 Club Bulletin" honors at the 38th International Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio, from August 6-9, 1969).
1969-70 (Distinguished District)
ROBERT J. MINDAK, DTM (Home Club - Ballston Speakeasy #2608)
District Theme: To Be The Best Requires More of Each of Us
International President - Ralph E. Howland (Theme: "Toastmasters Members Serve and Grow")
International Director - Robert W. Blakeley, DTM, District 36 (1969-1971)
District Strength: There were 89 clubs in 16 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. District 36 was honored by an unofficial visit from International President Howland in January 1970. He visited several District 36 clubs and conferred with Governor Mindak and other District Officers. Mr. Howland was also honored at the "Ralph E. Howland Day" at the Naval Research Laboratory on February 5. The District held its first weekend retreat on June 5- 6, 1970, at the Power House on the Potomac in Mount Vernon, Virginia, to effect an orderly transition and to plan and organize the District's programs for the coming year. The District hosted the Region VII Conference from June 19-20, 1970, at the Marriott Twin Bridges Motor Motel in Arlington, Virginia, where Herbert Klein accepted the Toastmasters International "Outstanding Citizen in Communications" award for U. S. President Richard M. Nixon. Special Achievers of the Year: Area Governor - Richard T. Roher; Toastmaster - Donald M. Fisher; Lieutenant Governor - Charles E. Waterman, ATM, Fairfax #1899; Club Bulletins - The Retort, Dan Kahan, Editor, from NBS #3495 and The Forum Yak, Victor Piatt, Editor, NRL Forum #3614 (both newsletters also received Toastmasters International recognition as "Top Ten Club Bulletins" at the August 1970 International Convention held in Portland, Oregon).
1970-71
LEVI E. BOTTENS (Home Club - Capital #876)
District Theme: Success Is -- Every Member an Active Toastmaster
International President - Arthur M. Diamond (Theme: "Success is . . .")
International Director - Francis (Jim) Butler, District 18 (1970-1972)
District Strength: There were 89 clubs in 16 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. The United States Civil Service Commission presented Governor Bottens the Distinguished Private Citizen plaque for his "contributions toward the improvement of communications and leadership skills among thousands of federal employees through Toastmasters programs." On April 3, 1971, the District 36 Executive Committee approved the establishment of the first Toastmasters listing in the telephone directory. The telephone answering service was installed in Henry Davis' Greenbelt furniture store, and the District reimbursed him for the small added expense of a telephone listing during a trial period. For the first time, three simultaneous educational sessions were held at the November 14, 1970, Fall Conference. At the May 15, 1971, District Council meeting, District 36 boundaries were approved to add the Maryland counties of Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's. Special Achievers of the Year: Area Governor - William O. Miller; Toastmaster - John F. Belin. At the August 1971 International Convention held in Calgary, Canada, the District received "Top Ten District Bulletin" honors for the 1970-71 The Communicator edited by Victor Piatt, ATM.
1971-72 (President's Distinguished District)
CHARLES E. WATERMAN, DTM (Home Club - Fairfax #1899)
District Theme: Commitment To Excellence
International President - Russell G. Herron, Ph.D. (Theme: "Success is . . . TI AcTIon in the Club")
International Director - Salvatore Fauci, District 34 (1971-1973)
District Strength: There were 95 clubs in 18 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. Virginia Governor Linwood Holton and District of Columbia Mayor Walter Washington each issued proclamations designating October as "Toastmasters Month." A new distinction was created in District 36 to recognize high-membership clubs -- the Governor's 30 clubs. The first two clubs that qualified were Potomac #827, with 33 members, and Revenooers #3653, with 31 members. Virginia Governor Linwood Holton issued a proclamation recognizing October 1971 as Toastmasters Month. Several clubs claimed "firsts" for women in District 36 -- the Agrators #1889 elected Marjory F. Hart as the first female President, while New Southwest #3314 claimed a first in admitting attorney Linda Watkins to full membership. Governor Waterman announced that as of May 31, 1972, forty-four District 36 clubs had admitted women. Special Achievers of the Year: Outstanding Club - Annandale #3122; Area Governor - Susumu Uyeda; Toastmaster - Charles W. Day, Capitol Hill #1460. At the May 20, 1972, Spring Conference, Past District Governor Bottens was recognized with a special award for making District 36 number one in the number of new clubs chartered in Toastmasters International (16).
1972-73 (Distinguished District)
ROBERT A. OWEN, DTM (Home Club - Potomac #827)
District Theme: Men on the Move Through Communication and Leadership
International President - Donald W. Paape, DTM (Theme: "SUCCESS IS . . . Members in AcTIon")
International Director - Grafton H. Dickson, District 46 (1972-1974)
District Strength: There were 103 clubs in 19 areas in the Southern, Eastern and Western Divisions. At the August 2-5, 1972, International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, John Fulbright of Interracial Forum #1134 and Interior #2157 won third place in the International Speech Contest. The first annual Communication and Leadership Award was initiated at the District level; Joseph B. Danzansky, President of Giant Food, was the first recipient. Toastmasters International Senior Vice President David A. Corey and Executive Director Robert T. Engle informally visited District 36 during the spring and participated in a District 36 workshop conducted by Educational Lieutenant Governor William O. Miller, ATM. Special Achievers of the Year: Area Governor - Joseph Pincus; Toastmaster - Ray Farmer Burch of Fairfax #1899. At the District 36 Spring Conference, three Club Presidents were cited for meritorious service -- William D. Derr of Federal #1037, William Day of Senate #473, and Vince Ryan of IRS #3657. At the 42nd International Convention in Houston, Texas, the V.A. Gaveliers #2920 was awarded a "Top 10 Distinguished Club" award based on their outstanding achievement in the Distinguished Club Plan.
1973-74 (Distinguished District)
WILLIAM O. MILLER, DTM (Home Club - Atomic Energy Commission #2901)
District Theme: Toastmasters Learning And Growing Through Participation
International President - David A. Corey, DTM (Theme: "Forward from Fifty to Club Program Excellence")
International Director - James G. Kalley, District 53 (1973-1975)
District Strength: There were 104 clubs in 20 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. At the August 1973 International Convention, William Day, Capitol Hill #1460, won third place in the International Speech Contest. The District hosted a visit from International President Corey during the Fall Conference held on December 1. President Corey received a proclamation from District of Columbia Mayor Walter E. Washington designating the period November 28 to December 1 as "A Salute to Toastmasters" in the nation's capital. Vienna Mayor Charles A. Robinson, Jr., Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Herrity, and District of Columbia Mayor Walter E. Washington each issued proclamations declaring June 12-17 as "Toastmasters Week." Special Achievers of the Year: Area Governor - William D. Derr, Federal #1037; Toastmaster - Martin R. Gardner, Jr., Potomac #827; Best Club Newsletter - The Silver Spring Toaster, Paul Ramey, Silver Spring #1314, Editor.
1974-75
JOHN F. BELIN, DTM (Home Club - NIH #3421)
District Theme: Pride In Self Improvement
International President - John F. Diaz, DTM (Theme: "Forward from Fifty . . . By Members In Action")
International Director - Robert A. Owen, DTM, District 36 (1974-1976)
District Strength: There were 122 clubs in 23 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. At the August 1974 International Convention held in Anaheim, California, Past International Director Robert W. Blakeley, DTM, was elected Toastmasters International Second Vice President and Past District 36 Governor Robert A. Owen, DTM, was elected International Director. Governor Belin addressed the Speech Contest Breakfast on Saturday morning and invited the Toastmasters to come to Washington, D.C., for the 1975 International Convention. Jeanne Gessay, Revenooers #3653 was the first woman in District 36 to receive an Able Toastmaster Certificate. By this time, District 36 had 90 clubs which accepted both men and women members. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Raymond D. Chavez, ATM; Junior Club President(5) - Robert MacKenzie, Quantico Officers #1681; Senior Club President - Charles J. Morrisey, ATM, NUS #2408; Area Governor - David H. Soule, ATM, Federal #1037; Club Bulletin - Vienna Voice, Victor Piatt, ATM, Editor, Vienna #1762; Distinguished Club Plan - Silver Spring #1314.
1975-76 (Distinguished District)
JOSEPH C. LUMAN, ATM (Home Club - Capitol Hill Speakers #1460)
District Theme: Better Yourself by Helping Others
International President - George C. Scott, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters is . . . Dedicated to You")
International Director - Anthony J. Marra, District 38 (1975-1977)
District Strength: There were 124 clubs in 24 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. The District hosted the 44th International Convention from August 20-23, 1975, at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. In addition to acting as Host District, District 36 was asked by Toastmasters International's Director of Member-Club Education to put on a model program for the Convention. At the "Party 200 Fun Night," delegates celebrated the country's Bicentennial by dressing in costumes depicting a certain period in America's history. Special Achievers of the Year: Best Club - Parklawn #502; Junior Club President - Ken Dilks, CSC #2561; Senior Club President - Hal Reniere, Vienna #1762; Club of the Year - Silver Spring #1314; Best Club Bulletin - Parklawn Papers - Arlene Underdonk, Editor, Parklawn #502; Area Governor - Robert H. Wuhrman, ATM; Toastmaster - Mary Vest, ATM. At the August 18-21, 1976, International Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the District newsletter, the National Capital Communicator, edited by Kathy Wood Loveless received a "Top 10 District Bulletin" award. Victor Piatt, Vienna #1672; Paul H. Terry, Agricultural Research Center #3039; and Robert Wuhrman, Triple Crown #176, received "Sharing 76 Certificate" awards for participating in Toastmasters International's membership building program.
1976-77 (Distinguished District)
ALBERT H. FRIEDRICH, DTM (Home Club - Annandale #3122)
District Theme: Achievement Through Involvement
International President - Robert W. Blakeley, DTM (Theme: "Be Proud You're a Toastmaster")
International Director - Robbie Roberts, District 46 (1976-1978)
District Strength: There were 124 clubs in 24 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. The District celebrated its 25th anniversary (1951-1976) at the Fall Conference. On November 3, 1976, the District hosted a Presidential Reception in honor of newly-elected International President Blakeley, DTM, at the Rayburn House Office Building. On February 5, 1977, the Forrestal Toastmistress Club sponsored a reception at the Shoreham-American Club in Washington, D.C., to honor the Toastmistress and Toastmaster International Presidents - Mrs. Frances G. Briscoe, President, International Toastmistress Clubs, and Robert W. Blakeley, DTM, President, Toastmasters International. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Mary Madeline Olds, AMCATS #3151; Area Governor - William Pearne McKee, Jr., DTM; Junior Club President - Richard W. Scott, Jr., Pentaf #2014; Senior Club President - Patricia A. Heinz, Agricultural Research Center #3039; Club of the Year - Silver Spring #1314; Club Bulletin - SESQUIPEDALIAN - NAVFAC #3396 - Editors A. Korbeck and E. Villa. At the August 1977 International Convention held in Toronto, Canada, the National Capital Communicator received a "Top 10 District Bulletin" award, Arlene Underdonk, Editor, and the Vienna Voice edited by Victor Piatt, ATM, Vienna #1762, received a "Top 10 Club Bulletin" award.
1977-78 (Distinguished District)
BENNIE E. BOUGH, DTM (Home Club - Springfield #1792)
District Theme: Together We Grow
International President - Durwood E. English, DTM (Theme: "Growth Through Sharing")
International Director - William O. Miller, DTM, District 36 (1977-1979)
District Strength: There were 134 clubs in 24 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. At the 46th International Convention held from August 17-20, 1977, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Evelyn-Jane Davis, a member of Phenix #1152, was the first woman in District 36 and Toastmasters International to win the World Championship of Public Speaking; Helen L. Burkett, George Washington University #1237, was the first woman in District 36 to achieve recognition as a Distinguished Toastmaster. District 36 hosted the Region VII Conference from June 16-17, 1978, at the Quality Inn Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia. Special Achievers of the Year: Junior Club President - John C. Kammerer, USGS #3078; Senior Club President - Paul H. Terry, Agricultural Research #3039; Club Bulletin - Elocutionist - MILPERCEN #891; Outstanding Club - Agricultural Research Center #3039; Toastmaster - Victor Piatt, Vienna #1762; Area Governor - Mary M. Olds, AMCATS #3151. At the August 14-15, 1978 International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, the National Capital Communicator was named a "Top 10 District Bulletin" - Kay Frankhouser, Editor; and Robert Wuhrman, Triple Crown #176; and Paul H. Terry, Agricultural Research Center #3039, received President's Circle Plaques for participating in the "Growth Through Sharing" membership campaign.
1978-79 (Distinguished District)
TOSHIO HOSHIDE, DTM (Home Club - Defense Mapping #3660)
District Theme: To Bridge and Build
International President - Hubert E. Dobson, DTM (Theme: "Helping People Help Themselves")
International Director - Telesphore (Ted) Wilga, DTM, District 31 (1978-1980)
District Strength: There were 140 clubs in 24 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. A transcontinental Toastmasters meeting linked by communications satellite via television monitors was held on January 8, 1979, between NASA Toastmasters #34 (Washington, D.C.) and Jet Stream Toastmasters #2624 (NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California's District 4). NASA awarded the two clubs "Space Communicator" certificates. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - John Taugher, DTM, V.A. Gaveliers #2920; Outstanding Club Bulletin - The Vienna Voice edited by Victor Piatt, Vienna #1762; Area Governor - Paul H. Terry, Agricultural Research Center #3039. At the August 1979 International Convention held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Edna Roistacher, ATM, Old Georgetown Road #1766, received the "President's Sponsor Award" for sponsoring the largest number of new members throughout Toastmasters International. Frederick Weigel, DTM, Anchor #1110 and Robert Wuhrman, DTM, Triple Crown #176 also received "President's Circle" awards. Past International President Robert Blakeley, DTM, Challengers #1642, received the "President's Award" for outstanding contributions to Toastmasters International.
1979-80 (Distinguished District)
ROBERT D. CROMWELL, DTM (Home Club - Annandale #3122)
District Theme: Participation Develops Potential
International President - Eric K. Stuhlmueller (Theme: "Belong . . . Participate . . . Succeed")
International Director - Theodore (Ted) C. Wood, District 18 (1979-1981)
District Strength: There were 149 clubs in 24 areas in the Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Divisions. In August 1979 at the 48th International Convention held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Past International President Robert W. Blakeley moderated a panel of four Toastmasters on "Speech Clinic," which included Evelyn-Jane Davis, the 1977 International Speech Contest winner. Special Achievers of the Year: Area Governor - Charles K. Worsley, Monument #898; Toastmaster - Morris Gelman, Vienna Club #1762. At the August 1980 International Convention, Robert Wuhrman, DTM, University of Maryland #2949, received a "President's Sponsor Award" for bringing in 30 or more members; Governor Cromwell received a "President's Extension Award"; the Phenix Flyer edited by Carolyn Doyle, Phenix #1152, received a "Top 10 Club Bulletin" award.
1980-81 (Distinguished District)
DAVID H. SOULE, DTM (Home Club - Federal #1037)
District Theme: Diligence Hastens Success
International President - Patrick A. Panfile, DTM (Theme: "The SPIRIT of the '80s")
International Director - Jack Kiuru, DTM, District 45 (1980-1982)
District Strength: There were 160 clubs in 31 areas in Divisions A through F.(6) The District hosted a visit from International President Panfile from November 13-15, 1980. Alan K. Campbell, Director of the Office of Personnel Management, wrote a letter of endorsement for Toastmasters to Governor Soule. President Panfile went to radio station WGAY to tape a session on the David Chadwich program. He was also the special guest at the November 15 District 36 Fall Conference where Prince George's County Councilman Floyd Wilson presented a proclamation to Governor Soule proclaiming November 15 to be Toastmasters International Day in Maryland. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Michael Wardinski, DTM, Pentaf #2014; Area Governor - Marlys Brownlee, CTM, USGS #3078; Senior Club President - Marilyn Mack, CTM, Crown of Laurel #77; Junior Club President - Linda Lee Cohen, Parklawn #502; Club of the Year - Crown of Laurel #77; Outstanding Club Bulletin - Agra-Voice edited by Gene Vincent, Agrators #1889. At the 1981 International Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona, Cal Lindo, DTM, Housing and Urban Development #1795, and Robert H. Wuhrman, DTM, University of Maryland #2949, were presented leadership achievement plaques for organizing five or more new Toastmaster clubs. Toastmaster Wuhrman was also received into the "President's Circle" of Top 10 worldwide recruiters.
1981-1982 (Distinguished District)
HENRY HARPER, DTM (Home Club - Federal Center #1260)
District Theme: Teamwork Perpetuates Quality
International President - William D. Hamilton, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters ... Learning + Enjoyment = Achievement")
International Director - Albert H. Friedrich, DTM, District 36 (1981-1983)
District Strength: There were 168 clubs in 32 areas in Divisions A through F. A reception was held at the Pentagon City Quality Inn on September 25, 1981, to honor newly-elected International Director Friedrich on his election to the Board of Directors. The specialty club, Advanced Speakers #4036 was chartered in March 1982. Subsequent specialty clubs formed during 1982-1984 included Professional Speakers #5112, Washington, D.C. Advanced Speakers #5377 and Virginia Advanced Speakers #5378. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Edward H. Wolterbeek, DTM, DOL Gaveliers #3028; Area Governor - Curtis Barrett, CTM, Greater Olney #1999; Senior Club President - Cita Helkie, CTM, Agricultural Research Center #3039; Junior Club President - Louis Yost, IV, Geographical Survey #3078; Outstanding Club Newsletter - Federal edited by Roger Peak, Federal #1037; Outstanding Area Bulletin - Area 64 Newsletter edited by Ruth Chastka. At the 51st International Convention held from August 17-21, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Governor Harper received the President's Extension award for starting more clubs (18) than any other district in the world. Edna Roistacher, DCICPA #3094, was a President's Circle recipient for the "Dare to Share" membership contest. Past District 36 Governor Donald L. Krout, DTM, also received a special "Presidential Citation."
1982-83
OTIS W. LANGFORD, JR., DTM (Home Club - Andrews #2184)
District Theme: We Can Do It!
International President - William O. Miller, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters ... Learning and Growing Through Participation")
International Director - Lewis D. Mutty, DTM, District 31 (1982-1984)
District Strength: There were 177 clubs in 34 areas in Divisions A through F. The District held its first annual Holiday Festival at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. The District's Public Affairs team instituted the "Ambassador Program" to acquaint friends, family, community members and coworkers with the Toastmasters organization and its many programs. More than $450 worth of books, pamphlets and other Toastmasters materials were catalogued in the Prince George's Memorial Library system and established in the Laurel and Oxon Hill, Maryland, libraries. The first, formal District 36 Table Topics and Evaluation contests were instituted. Harold Diamond, Revenooers #3653, and Ann Deane, V.A. Gaveliers #2920, respectively, were the first winners. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Gilbert Wright, Jr., CTM, NIH #3421; Area Governor - Nancy T. Cherry, CTM; Senior Club President - Steven H. Schiff, George Washington University #1237; Junior Club President - Carroll Green, DLA #3776; Top Club - NIH #3421; Best Club Bulletin - Revenoos edited by JoAnn Peregoy, Revenooers #3653; Best Area Bulletin - Ballyhoo edited by Marye D. Gannett, DTM, Maryland Advanced Speakers #4036. At the International Convention held in San Diego, California, from August 16-20, 1983, Evelyn-Jane Davis Burgay, the 1977 International Speech Contest winner, and Past District 36 Governor Levi E. Bottens received Presidential Citations; Edna Roistacher, DCICPA Club #3094, received the "President's Sponsor Award"; the National Capital Communicator received the "Top 10 District Bulletin" award; and the Advanced Speakers Club #4036 received first place as a "Top Ten Club."
1983-84 (Distinguished District)
PAUL H. TERRY, DTM (Home Club - Crown of Laurel #77)
District Theme: Go For It
International President - Eddie V. Dunn, DTM (Theme: "Experience the Power of Toastmasters")
International Director - Bennie E. Bough, DTM, District 36 (1983-1985)
District Strength: There were 192 clubs in 38 areas in Divisions A through F. District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry, Jr., proclaimed the month of October as "Toastmasters Month" in Washington, D.C. The District hosted a buffet to honor newly-elected International Director Bough on October 21, 1983, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. Governor Terry created the District 36 Order of the Distinguished Toastmaster. The District held its second annual Holiday Festival on December 2, 1983, at the Ramada Inn, Lanham, Maryland. In January 1984, Governor Terry requested the Past District Governors' Committee to conduct a study and to make recommendations on subdividing the District. The District hosted the Region VII Conference from May 31-June 2, 1984. Maryland Governor Harry Hughes signed a proclamation designating June 2 as Toastmasters Day in Maryland. District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry, Jr., issued a similar proclamation. Special Achievers of the Year: Outstanding Area Bulletin - Area 32 Podium edited by Anthony Laing; Outstanding Club Bulletin - Toastmasters Tribune edited by Julie Guroff, NIH #3421; District Membership Award - Betsy Hill, Triple Crown #176; Most Improved Club of the Year - Advanced Speakers #4036, Linda Lee Cohen, President; Club President of the Year - Linda Lee Cohen, Advanced Speakers #4036; Outstanding Club - Advanced Speakers #4036; Area Governor - Daniel E. Brooks, Housing and Urban Development #1795; Toastmaster - A. Gilbert Wright, Jr., NIH #3421. At the 1984 International Convention held in Orlando, Florida, the District received the "President's Extension Award" for 18 new clubs chartered; Advanced Speakers #4036 received the "President's Top Ten Distinguished Club" award; the National Capital Communicator edited by Marye D. Gannett, DTM, Maryland Advanced Speakers #4036, received the "Top 10 District Bulletin" award; and Edna Roistacher, DCICPA #3094, received the "President's Circle Award" for sponsoring new members.
The Mission of the District
The mission of the District is to enhance the performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from the Toastmasters education program by:
*Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals.
*Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its members.
*Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
1984-85
MICHAEL L. WARDINSKI, DTM (Home Club - Pentaf #2014)
District Theme: Be All You Can Be
International President - John S. Latin (Theme: "Opportunities for Growth")
International Director - James Seals, District 53 (1984-1986)
District Strength: There were 205 clubs in 38 areas in Divisions A through F. Governor Wardinski established the Pursuit of Excellence Award for Toastmasters who showed unusual initiative. The Past District Governors' Study Group for Realignment, chaired by Past International President Robert W. Blakeley, DTM, recommended that the study to subdivide the District be expanded. Toastmasters University began in January 1985 as a new club and District Officers training concept, a concept developed by Educational Lieutenant Governor Doris Anne Martin. District 36 observed "Toastmasters Week" from May 12-18, 1985, to demonstrate to the National Capital District Community what Toastmasters was all about. The week ended with the 1985 Spring Conference at the Quality Inn Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. Special Achievers of the Year: Club Bulletin - NOVA Gazette edited by Roger Peak, NOVA #4817; Top Club - Virginia Advanced Speakers #5378; Club President - B. Robert Megill, DTM, Virginia Advanced Speakers #5378; Area Governor - Shirley W. Langford, ATM, Greenlight #886; Toastmaster - Theresa S. Baker, DTM; Most Improved Club - NIH Club #3421; Outstanding Area Newsletter - The Area 32 Podium edited by Margaret Peiffer. At the 54th International Convention held in Columbus, Ohio, from August 20-24, 1985, Virginia Advanced Speakers #5378 and National Institutes of Health #3421 received "President's Top 10 Distinguished Club" honors.
1985-86 (Distinguished District)
DORIS ANNE MARTIN, DTM (Home Club - Crown of Laurel #77)
District Theme: Commitment to Excellence
International President - Helen M. Blanchard, DTM (Theme: "Commit to Excellence")
International Director - Howard L. Rivenson, DTM, District 31 (1985-1987)
District Strength: There were 203 clubs in 42 areas in Divisions A through F. At the 54th International Convention held in Columbus, Ohio, from August 20-24, 1985, Jeff Shavel was runner-up in the World Championship of Speaking. District of Columbia Mayor Marion S. Barry signed a proclamation declaring October as Toastmasters International Month in Washington, D.C. The District hosted a visit from International President Blanchard at the Spring Conference on May 18, 1986. Constance Horner, Director, Office of Personnel Management, wrote a June 12 letter of endorsement for Toastmasters to President Blanchard. Governor Martin and Edward J. Fox, Agricultural Research Center #3039, established an automated database built around the Toastmasters University concept to help serve District information management needs. Governor Martin initiated the Area Governor of the Month award, the Area Governor Speak-off Program, the Pacesetter and Excellent Club awards, and the Hail and Farewell celebration. The Goddard Space Flight Center Toastmasters Club #3496, Greenbelt, Maryland, and the Kennedy Space Center Toastmasters Club, Cape Canaveral, Florida, participated in a joint Club meeting on May 29, 1986, using two-way television as the communications medium. Special Achievers of the Year: Outstanding Club - USDA #3294; Most Improved Club - Business Oriented #2279; Best Area Bulletin - Area 61 Newsletter edited by M. Louise Butler, CTM, GSA Central Office #3448; Best Club Bulletin - Vienna Voice edited by Billie Campbell, Vienna #1762; 12-Month Club President - Richard H. Mathews, USDA #3294; 6-Month Club Presidents - Marlys Brownlee and Julie Collison, Interior #2157; Area Governor - John H. Kallenberger, DTM. At the International Convention held from August 26-30, 1986, in Reno, Nevada, John Peuser, DTM, Monumental Speakers #4307, received a Special Award for member sponsorship.
1986-87 (Distinguished District)
RICHARD W. FATH, DTM (Home Club - HUD #1795)
District Theme: Commitment to Excellence II
International President - Theodore C. Wood, DTM (Theme: "Keep the Spirit Alive")
International Director - John Foster, DTM, District 38 (1986-1988)
District Strength: There were 216 clubs in 39 areas in Divisions A through F. Governor Fath asked the Past District Governors' Advisory Committee to restudy the feasibility of splitting District 36 into two or more Districts. He supported this issue through its approval by the District Council in May of 1987 and its final implementation. The Spring Conference began on Friday, May 5, 1987, with a Fun Night which featured an Amateur Talent "Gong" Show and continued on May 6 with the Conference. Virginia Governor Gerald Baliles signed a proclamation designating May as "Toastmasters Month" in Virginia. District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry, Jr., and Maryland Governor Donald Schaefer made similar declarations. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Tuan Pham, DTM, Riggs #3612; Club Presidents - Judith E. Pearson, CTM, and Craig Pearson, ATM, BERHCERC #1630; Area Governor - Ella Massey, ATM.
1987-88 (Distinguished District)
EVELYN-JANE BURGAY, DTM (Home Club - Phenix #1152)
District Theme: Make It Happen
International President - John A. Fauvel, DTM (Theme: "We are Achievers")
International Director - Margaret Flory, DTM, District 46 (1987-1989)
District Strength: There were 225 clubs in 40 areas in Divisions A through F. In July 1987, the District petitioned the Toastmasters International Board of Directors to re-form District 36 into two Districts. Immediate Past District Governor Fath, DTM, was designated to chair the District's re-formation Committee. President Ronald Reagan wrote a letter of congratulations to District 36 on the commemoration of District 36's annual Toastmasters Membership Month. Past District Governor Doris Anne Martin, DTM, chaired a Past District Governors' Subcommittee that produced a District 36 Policy Manual which codified District 36 policies and governing documents into one manual and which served as a guide and reference when District 36 was re-formed into two districts. The "Outstanding District 36 Advanced Toastmasters Club" award was established since a May 18, 1985, resolution had stated that specialty clubs with dual membership requirements would not be eligible for District awards. The District conducted its first "graduation" ceremony at the Fort McNair Post Theatre on June 11 to honor all District 36 Toastmasters who had completed their CTM, ATM, or ATM (Silver or Bronze) requirements. Special Achievers of the Year: Club of the Year - BERHCERC #1630; Toastmaster - John Peuser, DTM, Energy #4572; Club President - Roger Langley, DTM, Montgomery County Government #1510; Most Improved Club - D.C. Department of Recreation #3682; Best Area Bulletin - The Podium edited by Marshall Lewis; Best Club Bulletin - Federal Center S.W. edited by Marshall Lewis, Federal Center #631; Area Governor - Geoffrey Rogers, Upstarts #6330.
1988-89 (Distinguished District)
B. ROBERT MEGILL, DTM (Home Club - NAVFAC #3396)
District Theme: Teamwork - Pathway to Achievement
International President - Tom B. Richardson, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters: Touching Tomorrow Today")
International Director - Doris Anne Martin, DTM, District 36 (1988-1990)
District Strength: There were 236 clubs in 51 areas in Divisions A through J. The District hosted the Toastmasters International Convention (the "Capital Adventure") at the Washington Hilton from August 16-20, 1988. Separate elections were held at the May 1989 District Council meeting to elect an Associate Educational Lieutenant Governor and an Associate Administrative Lieutenant Governor who would share responsibility, training and experience with the District 36 Educational Lieutenant Governor and the Administrative Lieutenant Governor, respectively. The Board of Directors granted approval for the District to proceed with the transition. The re-formed District 36 had new boundaries defined as the northwest and northeast quadrants of the District of Columbia, Montgomery County and Prince George's County north of a line extended from the north-south dividing line of the District of Columbia. This north-south dividing line ran eastward along East Capitol Street and Central Avenue to the eastern border of Prince George's County. The new District 27(7) boundaries were defined as the southwest and southeast quadrants of the District of Columbia; the part of Prince George's County south of the line described for District 36 above; Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's counties in Maryland; and in Virginia, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Warren, Rappahannock, Prince William, Faquier, Culpepper, Page, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Greene, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Westmoreland. Independent cities within those county boundaries were also included. Special Achievers of the Year: Most Improved Club - Interior #2157; Best Club Bulletin - ECO-ECHO edited by Norma Whetzel and Chestine Tillman, EPA #2775; Outstanding Club - Federal Center S.W. #651; Club President - Sidney Tennington, NRL Forum #3614; Toastmaster - Victor Piatt, GTE Spacenet #3551; Best Specialty Club - Virginia Advanced Speakers #5378; Area Governor - Robert G. Powell, CTM. At the 58th International Convention held from August 15-19, 1989, in Palm Desert, California, Past District Governor Toshio Hoshide, DTM, received a "Presidential Citation" for his dedication to keeping the Toastmasters movement strong in District 36.
1989-1990 (Distinguished District)
SHARON A. O'BRIEN, DTM (Home Club - George Washington University #1237)
District Theme: Challenge Your Capabilities
International President - John F. Noonan, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters: Building a Better You")
International Director - Joe Orzano, DTM, District 53 (1989-1991)
District Strength: There were 128 clubs in 26 areas in Divisions A through E. The District hosted a Presidential visit for International President Noonan. The Toastmasters of National Capital Districts 27 and 36 co-hosted a reception for President Noonan and his wife, Stevie Noonan, CTM, preceding the banquet and Humorous Speech Contest. Area Governors and Presidents of Districts 27 and 36 were also honored at the reception. Constance Newman, Director, Office of Personnel Management, wrote an October 20 letter of endorsement for Toastmasters to President Noonan. The District hosted a CTM/ATM Graduation Ceremony on June 9, 1990, in the Sam Rayburn House of Representatives Office Building on Capitol Hill. The Honorable Pat Roberts of the U.S. House of Representatives served as the event's honorary chairman. Third Vice President Bennie E. Bough, DTM, was the keynote speaker and Past International Director Doris Anne Martin, DTM, was a presenter. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Susan Essig, Interior #2157; Club President - Oceola Briscoe, OPM #3594; Area Governor - Belynda Gentry, ATM-B, Belaborers #2221.
1990-1991
M. LOUISE BUTLER, DTM (Home Club - Upstarts #6330)
District Theme: Superstars--Together We Shine!
International President - A. Edward Bick, DTM (Theme: "Pride and Purpose Inspire Performance")
International Director - Richard Skinner, District 31 (1990-1992)
District Strength: There were 132 clubs in 26 areas in Divisions A through E. The Belaborers Club #2221 provided 40 individual sessions of Youth Leadership classes to students of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute of Washington, D.C. Fifty Toastmasters from Districts 36 and 27 shared the responsibility and more than 500 students graduated from the Program. Toastmasters in "old" District 36 and newly-formed District 27 reunited at a "Holiday Reunion" at the American Red Cross Building in Washington, D.C. on December 7, 1990. The reunion featured holiday messages from Governor Butler and District 27 Governor Beverly Hitchins, DTM. District of Columbia Mayor Sharon Pratt Dixon wrote a letter to Governor Butler offering her support for Toastmasters and the leadership and communication skills training that District 36 could offer to D.C. government administrators and staff. The District hosted the Region VII Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Rockville, Maryland, from June 27-29. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - James L. Hall, CTM; Club President - Willock Harding, Financiers #4127; Area Governor - Debbie Subera, ATM; Best Club Bulletin - DEC Talkers Exchange edited by Kathryn J. Dewey, ATM, DEC Talkers #5763; Best Area Bulletin - Area 53 Bulletin Board edited by Marcia Wilson.
1991-1992
BARRY SHERMAN, DTM (Home Club - Greater Olney #1999)
District Theme: Focusing Now on the Future
International President - Jack Gillespie, DTM (Theme: "Unleash Your Potential")
International Director - Richard W. Fath, DTM, Districts 27/36 (1991-1993)
District Strength: There were 133 clubs in 27 areas in Divisions A through E. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Marye D. Gannett, DTM, Monument #898; Club Presidents - Harold Boynkin, CTM, and Mabel Flowers, CTM; Club Bulletin Editor - Karen Kosanovich, CTM; Area Governor - William W. Franklin, DTM. At the International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, held from August 13-17, 1991, outgoing International President Edward Bick awarded District 36 photographer Linda Cohen, DTM, Vagabond #5437, a "Presidential Citation" for being "a tireless worker who dedicates much time to help others enjoy the Toastmasters experience." Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Juanita M. Parks, DTM, received the "Excellence in Education and Training" award.
1992-1993
JUANITA M. PARKS, DTM (Home Club - GSA Central Office #3448)
District Theme: Dynamic Clubs Deliver: Quality, Leaders, and Communicators
International President - Bennie E. Bough, DTM (Theme: "Dynamic Clubs Deliver")
International Director - Joe Jarzombek, DTM, District 27 (1992-1994)
District Strength: There were 129 clubs in 28 areas in Divisions A through E. Office of Personnel Management Director James P. King wrote a letter of endorsement for Toastmasters to International President Bough Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Ana C. Zacynski, ATM; Outstanding Club - EER Speakezes #6974; Area Governor - Joice O. Franklin, ATM-B, Crown of Laurel #77; Division Governor(8) - Sushma Singhal, DTM, EER Speakezes #6974, Division D. At the August 17-21, 1993, International Convention held in Toronto, Canada, Joice O. Franklin, ATM-B, Crown of Laurel #77, received a "President's Circle Award" for sponsoring new members; Past District Governor Paul H. Terry, DTM, received a "Presidential Citation"; and EER Speakezes #6974 was recognized as the number three club in the world. Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Paulette A. Claiborne, DTM, received the "Excellence in Education and Training" award.
1993-1994 (Distinguished District)
PAULETTE A. CLAIBORNE, DTM (Home Club - National Press Club #5198)
District Theme: Reach New Heights
International President - Neil R. Wilkinson, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters: People Building People")
International Director - Bash Turay, DTM, District 31 (1993-1995)
District Strength: There were 126 clubs in 28 areas in Divisions A through E. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Sylvia C. Jones, CTM; Outstanding Club - Federal Reserve Board #5309; Outstanding Club Presidents - Kimberly Diamond, ATM, and Diann T. Ellerbe, ATM, Federal Reserve Board #5309; Area Governor - LaVerne T. Hawkins, DTM, Federal Reserve Board #5309; Division Governor - Joice O. Franklin, DTM, Crown of Laurel #77, Division D. At the International Convention held from August 16-20, 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky, Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Jill S. Lambe, DTM, and Lieutenant Governor Marketing James C. Ronning, DTM, received, respectively, the "Excellence in Education and Training" and the "Excellence in Marketing" awards.
1994-1995 (Distinguished District)
JILL S. LAMBE, DTM (Home Club - Silver Spring #1314)
District Theme: Unlimited Possibilities
International President - Pauline Shirley, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters: Make a Change for the Better!")
International Director - Jo Condrill, DTM, District 27 (1994-1996)
District Strength: There were 133 clubs in 26 areas in Divisions A through E. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Michael Zier, DTM; Club President - Melba Mayberry, ATM; Area Governor - Roger Doucette, ATM; Division Governor - LaVerne T. Hawkins, DTM, Division B. At the International Convention held from August 16-19, 1995, in San Diego, California, Lewis C. Smith, DTM, Business Oriented #2279, received a "President's Circle Award" from Toastmasters International for new member sponsorship. Lieutenant Governor Education and Training James C. Ronning, DTM, and Lieutenant Governor Marketing Joice E. Franklin, DTM, received, respectively, the "Excellence in Education and Training" and the "Excellence in Marketing" awards.
1995-1996 (Distinguished District)
JAMES C. RONNING, DTM (Home Club: EER Speakezes #6974)
District Theme: Helping Other People Evolve
International President - Ian B. Edwards, DTM (Theme: "Toastmasters: Share the Vision of Excellence")
International Director - Bob Bradshaw, DTM, District 53 (1995-1997)
District Strength: There were 139 clubs in 26 areas in Divisions A through E. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Sushma Singhal, DTM; Outstanding Club - NTL Advanced Speakers #3797; Area Governor - Mark Borchardt, DTM; Division Governor - Ram K. Singhal, ATM, Division D. At the 65th International Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri, NTL Advanced Speakers #3797 was recognized as a "Top 5 Distinguished Club" in the 20-29 member category. Governor Ronning received an "Excellence in Leadership" Award because the District had maintained Distinguished District status for three or more consecutive years. Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Joice O. Franklin, DTM, and Lieutenant Governor Marketing LaVerne T. Hawkins, DTM, received, respectively, the "Excellence in Education and Training" and the "Excellence in Marketing" awards.
1996-1997 (Select Distinguished District)
JOICE O. FRANKLIN, DTM (Home Club - Crown of Laurel #77)
District Theme: Toastmasters: Touching Tomorrow Today
International President - Robert E. Barnhill, DTM (Theme: "A Passion for Eloquence")
International Director - Mark LaVergne, DTM, District 46 (1996-1998)
District Strength: There were 144 clubs in 27 areas in Divisions A through E. District 36 developed a home page on the World Wide Web. Toastmaster clubs were able to access the site to file their Club Officer lists electronically. Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Rosita Dee, ATM, Vagabond #5437; Club President - Janice Strachan, CTM, Agricultural Research Center #3039; Division Governor - Elizabeth Tsai, ATM-Silver, Vagabond #5437, Division E; Area Governor - Diann T. Ellerbe, DTM, Federal Reserve Board #5309. At the International Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lieutenant Governor Education and Training LaVerne T. Hawkins, DTM, and Lieutenant Governor Marketing Bernadette L. Watson, DTM, received, respectively, the "Excellence in Education and Training" and the "Excellence in Marketing" awards. Governor Franklin received the "Excellence in Leadership" Award because the District had maintained Distinguished District status for three or more consecutive years. Sandy Ziegler, ATM, EEOC Equalizers #4516, competed in the International Speech Contest at the Convention.
1997-1998
LaVERNE T. HAWKINS, DTM (Home Club - Federal Reserve Board #5309)
District Theme: Say Yes to Success
International President - Len Jury, DTM (Theme: "The Thrill of Success")
International Director - Fran P. Gedra, DTM, District 27 (1997-1999)
District Strength: There were 152 clubs in 30 areas in Divisions A through E. The District published a comprehensive District 36 History, which contained a chronological account of the District's growth and accomplishments from 1950 through 1998 (see footnote 1). The District hosted a visit from International President Jury, from May 14-17. President Jury taped an interview with Judy Jones, a member of cable TV Board of Directors of BCTV in Bowie, Maryland. At the Spring Conference on May 16, he was presented an honorary flag of the U.S. that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol on April 5, 1998, in his honor at Barbara Milkuski's request, along with a certificate attesting to its authenticity. Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening issued a proclamation declaring May 16 as Toastmasters Day in Maryland. Governor Glendening also issued a proclamation to President Jury and a certificate of Honorary Citizenship in the state of Maryland. Special Achievers of the Year: Vice President Public Relations - Anne Marie Barstow, Great Seneca Powertalkers Toastmasters #8897; Club Newsletter - Talking Stick - Sally J. Martinez, Editor - Ariel Rios #5676; Toastmaster - Michael A. Zier, DTM (4); Club President - Ruth Chite, CTM, Business Oriented #2279; Division Governor - Diann T. Ellerbe, DTM, Division C; Area Governor - Rosita H. Dee, DTM.
1998-1999
BERNADETTE L. WATSON, DTM (Home Club - Federal Reserve Board #5309)
District Theme: A Vision for the future
International President - Terry R. Daily, DTM (Theme: "Focus on Your Dreams")
International Director - Terry G. Schutt, DTM, District 38 (1998-2000)
District Strength: There were 158 clubs in 30 areas in Divisions A through E. International Director Schutt visited the District and conducted an educational session at the Fall Conference. District 36 held a day-long Leadership Retreat on March 6, 1999 for Division and Area Governors and Club Presidents at 6130 Executive Boulevard in Rockville, Maryland. At the 68th International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, from August 18 to 21, 1999, Past International Director Richard W. Fath, DTM, received a Presidential Citation as "a tireless, enthusiastic leader who helps move his Club and District toward excellence." Toastmasters International also celebrated its 75th anniversary and encouraged Toastmasters around the world to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of this organization. Special Achievers of the Year: Club Newsletter - The Talking Stick - Sally Martinez, Editor - Ariel Rios #5676; Toastmaster - Michael A. Zier, DTM(5); Club President - Nancy Ryan, Business Oriented #2279; Division Governor - Louis Kaufman, DTM, Division E; Area Governor - Debbie Dusterwald, ATM-B.
1999-2000
WALTER H. LONG, DTM (Home Club - Columbians #3263)
District Theme: Build a Better Attitude
International President - Tim Keck, DTM (Theme: "Building a Better World")
International Director - Dilip Abayasekara, DTM, AS, District 38 (1999-2001)
District Strength: There were 154 clubs in 28 areas in Divisions A through E. District 36 Toastmasters presented all the modules in Toastmasters International's "The Better Speaker Series" and "The Successful Club Series" in Rockville, Maryland, on October 16, 1999, and March 25, 2000. Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Elizabeth T. Tsai implemented the Half Toastmaster Award (HTM), an idea of Past District Governor Jim Ronning. District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams issued a proclamation declaring May 15 as Toastmasters Day in Washington, D.C. At the District 36 Spring Conference, the District Council adopted a Realignment Proposal developed by the Realignment Committee chaired by Kristin Nicholson, DTM. The realignment zoned clubs by geographical locations or meeting times and days (day, night and weekend clubs). Divisions were renumbered starting with the southernmost piece of District 36 and ending in Montgomery county north of the beltway and west of Connecticut Avenue. The District hosted the Region VII Conference from June 1-3, 2000, at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel, Pooks Hill Road, in Bethesda, Maryland. Special Achievers of the Year: Club Achievement in Public Relations - Angela Robinson, Panda Toastmasters #4655 (note: this award was given in lieu of the Club Newsletter award); Toastmaster - Rose Troia, ATM-B, BEA Toastmasters #8642; Club President - Julie Gough, VA Gaveliers #2920; Division Governor - Annette Caron, Division E; Area Governor - Kristen Nicholson, ATM-G. Governor Long presented Linda Lee Cohen, DTM, a special plaque in recognition of her service as a mentor to District 36 members and as a liaison with the NIH Conference Center. At the 69th International Convention held at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers in Miami Beach, Florida, from August 23-26, 2000, Governor Tsai received the "Excellence in Education and Training" award during the Hall of Fame Ceremony for achieving and exceeding educational goals during 1999 - 2000.
2000-2001 (Distinguished District)
ELIZABETH T. TSAI, DTM (Home Club - Tallyho #4889)
District Theme: Help Others Succeed
International President - Jo Anna McWilliams, DTM (Theme: "Friends Helping Friends Succeed")
International Director - Pam Keyzer, DTM, District 46 (2000-2002)
District Strength: There were 145 Clubs in 28 areas in Divisions A through E. Governor Tsai appointed Chris Emond as Acting Lieutenant Governor Marketing when Lieutenant Governor Caron resigned for health reasons on November 8, 2000. Lieutenant Governor Emond's appointment was subsequently ratified at the District 36 Spring Council meeting on May 19, 2001. District Public Relations Officer, Web Master, and Newsletter Editor Michael Smolen expanded the District 36 home page by adding several features to keep District 36 Toastmasters informed of District 36 programs, events, awards and club locations. Office of Personnel Management Director Janice Lachance wrote a letter of endorsement for Toastmasters to International President McWilliams. Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening issued a proclamation declaring May 19 as Toastmasters Day in Maryland.
Special Achievers of the Year: Toastmaster - Kristin Nicholson, DTM, Li Ming #7012; Club President - Megan Payerle, Higher Authority #2529; Division Governor - Pat Doyle, ATM-S, Division C, BNA #8666; Area Governor - Jill S. Lambe, DTM, Dale Schallhorn #4654. At the District 36 Fall Conference, Jim Whitney, DTM, received a Governor's Citation for meritorious service in building new clubs, rebuilding weak clubs and mentoring members and club officers. Governor Tsai appointed Chris Emond, DTM, as acting Lieutenant Governor Marketing when Lieutenant Governor Annette M. Caron, DTM, resigned for personal reasonsAt the Spring District Council meeting, Doris Anne Martin, DTM, PID, received a Certificate of Appreciation as Trainer, Mentor, and Adviser to District Officers and as Parliamentarian. Lieutenant Governor Education and Training Kathryn A. Miles, DTM, and Lieutenant Governor Marketing Chris Emond, DTM, received, respectively, the "Excellence in Education" and "Excellence in Marketing" awards at the 70th International Convention held at the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, California, from August 22 - 25, 2001. Governor Tsai received a "Distinguished District" plaque engraved with her name, the District Achievement Award, and a patch for the District's banner for achieving "Distinguished District" recognition.
2001-2002
KATHRYN A. MILES, DTM (Home Club - NIST #3495)
District Theme: go the extra mile
International President - Alfred Herzing, DTM (Theme: "Take Control of Your Destiny ")
International Director - George Scott, Jr., DTM, District 36 (2001-2003)
District Strength: There were 152 clubs in 28 areas in Divisions A through E. Governor Miles appointed Debbie Dusterwald, DTM, as acting Lieutenant Governor Marketing when Lieutenant Governor Kristin Nicholson, DTM, resigned for personal reasons on November 17, 2001.
1. Source: M. Louise Butler, DTM. National Capital District 36, Toastmasters International, A History of Pride, Excellence and Tradition, 1950-1998. Clinton, MD: Allentown Press, 1998.
2. The Monument Toastmasters Club began meeting in January 1950 but delayed chartering until November 1950 in order to receive Charter #898, the number of steps to the top of the Washington Monument.
3. At a November 23, 1957, District Council meeting, District Secretary William E. Spicer presented a resolution regarding the important services rendered by Ken Aldrich in organizing and establishing District 36. He pointed out that Ken Aldrich was Chairman of the Organizing Committee and that, while he was never officially a District Governor, he was acting as the Provisional Governor at the time the District was formed. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Note: Educational Lieutenant Governor Robert A. Owen, Potomac #827, received the first Distinguished Toastmaster award in District 36 in 1971 (the DTM award was established by Toastmasters International in 1970). References to this award before 1971 are made to recognize Governors who eventually earned this award.
5. Junior Club President awards were for six-month club Presidents; Senior Club President awards were for 12-month club presidents.
6. This was the first year since 1958-1959 that Division designations changed from "geographic" to "alphabetical."
7. This was a reassigned number from California. In the early 1970s, Districts 12 and 27 (California) merged and became District 33. District 33 is in central California and southern Nevada.
8. Governor Parks reinstituted the giving of this award (the only other documented instance of this award being given was during the 1969-1970 administrative year).
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