Presidential Citation for Ute Brinkmann

From: Roger H Brown

Subject: Presidential Citation
for Ute Brinkmann

On behalf of the members of District 53, we extend Congratulations and Thanks to Ute Brinkmann, DTM for the dedication to excellence and the contributions made to District 53, its Clubs and its members.

Ute was presented with a Presidential Citation from TI President Chris Ford at the Hall of Fame ceremonies at the annual TI Convention held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Ute's award reads:

The Presidential Citation
is presented to

Ute Brinkmann, DTM

for outstanding contributions to Toastmasters International
and its program of Communication and Leadership

Chris K. Ford, DTM, President
International Convention
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
August 2008

District 53 recognized at International Convention

Congratulations to our '07-08 District Leadership Team!

At the Hall of Fame ceremonies at the 77th Annual Toastmasters International Convention held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada our District 53 was recognized as a Distinguished District.

In the picture, we see our top 3 leaders for 2007-08 holding recognition awards: Marsha Kiley "Excellence in Marketing;"Karin Von Kaenel "Excellence in Education and Training;" andWill Ryan "Distinguished District."

The Distinguished District Program recognizes those districts that meet Toastmasters International’s growth and educational goals. The program, which begins July 1st and ends June 30th, sets goals in the areas most critical to a district’s success. Every district that meets all its goals and the program prerequisites is awarded the designation Distinguished District.

Photo caption: From left to right,Ute Brinkmann (Presidential Citation recipient), R7 International Director Val Albert, Deb Grehn, Don Logie, LGET Marsha Kiley,DG Karin Von Kaenel, Immediate Past TI President Chris Ford,IPDG Will Ryan, and Rich Couture.

NOTE: Thanks to Roger Brown for passing along this post.

2008 Toastmasters International Convention & Hotels

From: Roger H Brown, PDG
Date: Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Subject: 2008 TI Convention Hotels

Plan to attend the 77th Annual Toastmasters International Convention
at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Mark your calendar: August 13 - 16, 2008!

2008 Toastmasters International Convention Hotels

Enjoy a special discounted group rate for Toastmasters in one of our three partner hotels. Beginning April 1, you will be able to reserve a guest room.

Choose from three great hotels in Calgary, Alberta:

Hyatt Regency Calgary [ #4 on map below ]

(TI Convention Headquarter Hotel)

700 Centre St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 5P6
T: 403.717.1234

http://calgary.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/

Marriott Calgary [ #5 on map below ]

110 Ninth Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 5A6
T: 403.266.7331

http://www.calgarymarriott.com/

The Fairmont Palliser [ #3 on map below ]

133 9th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P2M3
T: 403. 262.1234

http://www.fairmont.com/palliser

The Hyatt Regency Calgary has been designated as the headquarter hotel for the 77th Annual International Convention. The main convention activities will take place at the TELUS Convention Centre.

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre [ #7 on map below ]

120 Ninth Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G OP3

Main 1.403.261.8500, Toll Free 1.800.822.2697

http://www.calgary-convention.com/

Landmark Calgary Tower [ #2 on map below ]

101 - 9th Ave SW, Calgary AB Canada T2P 1J9

http://www.calgarytower.com/

The Calgary Tower was built and opened in 1968. At 190 metres (626 feet) in height, this was once the tallest building in Calgary's skyline. The Observation Terrace offers panoramic views of the city, and a glass floor allows visitors to stand 160 metres (525 feet) above the street. Also located at the top of the tower is a gift shop, Tops Bar and Grill and the revolving Panorama Dining Room, open for lunch and dinner. The tower and the observation deck are open daily. The Tourism Calgary Information Centre is located at the base of the Tower.

Editor's note:

A special thanks to Roger for providing a picture for those of us who will be arriving at the conference via parachute! Be sure to pack your chute carefully and remember ... the buildings won't have numbers on them like in Roger's picture ! :))