Dear Fellow District 59 Toastmasters Friends,

I'd like to wish you very nice spring. Have you noticed that spring was coming? Our city was covered with snow yesterday so the beginning of astronomical spring was not so persuasive.
However spring (starting on March 20 and finishing on June 21) is the most critical part of the Toastmasters year. It is the "rush hour" for registering all achievments.
Spring is also time of the new life and the year cycle in the nature. Everything is in blossom and young ones everywhere, chickens, small rabbits, kittens, calves, kids, fledgeling birds etc.

What about OUR newborns? How many clubs do we charter now in spring to have fruits in early summer (June 21 - June 30)? I hope the avalanche of charter documents and charter parties is coming to our District! Close the sale - charter the prospective club!

What about educational achievements? How far you are in your plans? And how far are we in our overall plan? We have still a lot to do – and it is possible to do it.
Both - new clubs and educational achievements - are the proof that the District lives the full life and our organization serves to its members.
I hope you are satisfied with what you_ve already done.
Could you go an extra mile now, could you do a little bit more? Could we all show that we from Continental Europe are really able to do the great job?
I appreciate all steps to personal growth of each member and I am very pleased if the District can profit from all these achievments, too. Thank you for your contributions to the good name of our District through your goals (whatever size they have).
Soon we will start with the spring serie of conferences and contests. I wish the success to all Area and Division conferences. The main event is the Spring District Conference in Prague (Prague Spring in Action). All placed winners will get the Czech cut glass awards. Do remember that the winner of International Speech contest will represent our District in Calgary, Canada, in August 2008.

See you all in Prague!

With my best regards

P.S. Here you get some practical information:

1. The District account will be closed on May 31. Last minute vouchers might be in troubles like it was in the last year. Clubs can claim their 80 Euros for educational or marketing expenses. The voucher must be supported by the true receipts.
2. The nominations process has already started. The Nomination committee Chairman is Christopher Magyar, IPDG. The results will be announced to the District Council before the conference in Prague.
3. I sent the letter concerning clubs in Poland to TMI to discover their opinion. After getting it we will inform the District Council about the next steps.
4. Another very important issue to be voted upon in Prague is the District realignment. Greg Palmer is working on the proposal, please contact him with your suggestions and discuss it now.
5. All club officers trainings that were sent to me have been already registered.
6. Reading the club visits reports has become my hobby.
7. I am looking forward to meeting you all in Prague!

District 59 Continental Europe
Spring Conference 2007
Prague, May 16-18, 2008

Registration is OPEN