Past District 53 Governor dubbed by Hobo Queen

Karin von Kaenel was officially dubbed by the 2008-9 National Hobo Queen (and current Area A4 Governor) Carmine Coco DeYoung at the Area A4 speech contest on Wed. Sept.30th.

Part of the dubbing process is the awarding of a "hobo moniker" for the honoree and Karin was given the name "Countess Butterfly" due to her background as a statistician and the butterfly logo she had during her year as District 53 Governor.

The picture to the right shows Carmine explaining the award / dubbing process.

Below are pictures of Karin being "dubbed" by Carmine with the ceremonial hobo walking stick.

In the picture on the left below, Carmine awards Karin the Hobo Walking stick which includes numerous butterflies painted on it along with the signature of the Hobo King and Queen. Truly a "one of a kind" memento!

Karin also received a certificate (so she can hang something on the wall when she is out walking with the walking stick) !

Congratulations Karin !

The oldest Toastmaster(?) 101 on 7/19!

Charlie Keane, DTM & PDG, of District 31 turns 101 on Thursday, July 19th! His District has a page on their website saluting this milestone and wishing him a very Happy Birthday!

We add our congratulations to Charlie and wonder if he is, in fact, the oldest active Toastmaster? Does anyone know of someone older in Toastmasters?

It is nice to know that Toastmasters is a life-long activity (that keeps you young at heart?) and there is always room to grow through Toastmasters .... no matter how old you are !