DTAC 2009 Toastmasters Conference

January 6, 2009

To the members and guests of District 79:

Toastmasters throughout the world, including your international officers and directors, congratulate you on the occasion of your District Toastmasters Annual Conference on May 21-23, 2009, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Toastmasters International helps people overcome challenges and conquer their fears. During your conference, look around and celebrate the communication and leadership skills of your friends and
fellow club members. Then take a minute to consider what you have become as a result of participating
in the Toastmasters program. Aren’t you amazed at the transformation? Haven’t you become a more confident, eloquent and successful person? Haven’t you become more willing to help others in and out of your club environment? If you have, then join me in proclaiming the theme for my term in office – “Toastmasters: The Courage to Conquer!”

The Toastmasters program helps us gain the courage to change. We were once self-conscious, hesitant members who have blossomed into assertive, confident and passionate Toastmasters. Many of us began as non-committed members and we changed to become efficient, capable leaders in our organization and our communities. We started as groups of people who hardly knew each other. We conquered the initial discomfort and now have dynamic and successful Toastmasters clubs! As we change individually, we instill in others the Courage to Conquer as well.

Our organization depends on members such as you to help more and more people develop the Courage to Conquer through the Toastmasters program. Thank you for all you do, and congratulations on this important occasion!

Warm regards,

Jana Barnhill, DTM, Accredited Speaker
International President 2008-2009