St Maarten Academy:--- The Disciples Toastmasters Club recently held a day of Celebration and achievement. The Toastmasters meeting, held at its usual location the St Maarten Academy saw the introduction, induction and welcome of three new members to the Club. The celebrated new members are Mrs Sheryl Carty-Fleming, Mrs. Hilda Brown-Carty and Mrs Clara Cuvalay.
Three members were recognized for earning educational awards. Both Toastmasters Fran Constantine, who serves as the Club's Sergeant-At-Arms, as well as Patricia Peter, Club Vice President Membership received their Competent Leader award. Club President Linda Moise leading by example earned her Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) award. In an invited comment on her achievement Mrs Linda Moise responded "I am very happy with this accomplishment, I am now only two series away from my triple crown for the term 2014/15. I have already accomplished my CL, now my ACS and I am now only missing my ALB". Triple Crown is a special recognition awarded to any Toastmaster who accomplished three designation during the Toastmasters year, which runs from July 1st to June 30th.
The highlight of the evening was when Mentor/Leader/Motivator extraordinaire Sinatra Rouse received her Distinguished Toast Master award (DTM). Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest award a member receives once completing both the educational and leadership tracks of the program. Ms Rouse who is a revered member of Disciples Club shared the following thoughts with us. "In order to become a DTM, there is a list of requirements that were challenging to obtain. Becoming a DTM has been on my new year's resolution lists for the last five years. Having to work around other Toastmasters agendas was a never ending puzzle since this is all for self-growth and development. Over the years, the different projects have taught me to be more patient and I have obtained a network for a lifetime. I had to listen better, think faster and then speak. My Heartfelt words of thanks goes to all Toastmasters who have encouraged and challenged me to grow and reach higher heights. Every question has an answer, we just have to find it. I am here to assist any Toastmaster with their projects and ideas; all they have to do is ask" DTM Sinatra concluded.
Vice President Education Kimasha Williams, who organized the celebration and recognition evening was delighted to give special recognition to DTM Sinatra as the Club ended the evening with a toast for all the achievements.
Contributed by Clayton Felix