Fellow Toastmasters;
Greetings.
As many of you know Jamel McMullin, will be representing our district 65 at the Toastmasters
International Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the International Speech Contest.
The winner of this contest will be accorded the coveted title of “World Champion of Public
Speaking” [WCPS]. The last time a Toastmaster won from district 65 was in 1975 (see below
the details). Ryan Avery in 2012 became the youngest WCPS at age 25. It is absolutely
possible that Jamel may very well break that record once again, and become the youngest
winner in championship’s 76 year history! What an honor it will be for District 65.
Toastmasters International will pay for Jamel’s airfare and his registration fee at the convention
will be discounted. Jamel still has to pay himself for hotel room expenses, balance of convention
registration, meals cost and other incidental expenses. It is estimated that this will be around
$900 to $1,000 out-of-pocket cost.
Jamel is a college student at University of Buffalo and naturally has limited financial resources.
It would be wonderful if individual Toastmasters make voluntary donations to help him cover
some of the costs. No amount is small so please feel free to donate any amount you like.
If you like to give Jamel a donation check it will be appreciated. The check can be made
payable to Jamel McMullin Jr. Please mail your check directly to Jamel at the following address.
Jamel McMullin Jr.
307, Glenwood Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13207
Remember, this is strictly on voluntary basis and no Toastmaster is under any obligation to give
a donation.
Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
Sam
Sam Mehta, DTM, PDG
July 26, 2014
World Champions of Public Speaking
Each year, the Toastmasters International
convention culminates in the International
Speech Contest, the final speech contest
which crowns the World Champion of Public
Speaking.
A panel of experienced Toastmasters judges
evaluate nine contestants from different parts
of the world, all of whom have advanced to the
finals following a year-long process of
elimination through club, area, district and
semifinal competitions.
Criteria used in judging includes speech
content, organization, voice quality and
gestures.
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Presiyan Vasilev, Chicago, Illinois
Ryan Avery, Portland, Oregon
Jock Elliott, Bongaree, QLD, Australia
David Henderson, San Antonio, Texas
Mark Hunter, Albany Creek, QLD, Australia
LaShunda Rundles, Dallas, Texas
Vikas Jhingran, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Edward Hearn, Chicago, Illinois
Lance Miller, Glendale, California
Randy Harvey, Sherwood, Oregon
Jim Key, Rowlett, Texas
Dwayne Smith, Decatur, Georgia
Darren LaCroix, Auburn, Massachusetts
Ed Tate, Aurora, Colorado
Craig Valentine, Ellicott City, Maryland
Brett Rutledge, Auckland, New Zealand
Willie Jones, Honolulu, Hawaii
David Nottage, Auckland, New Zealand
Mark Brown, Mount Vernon, New York
Morgan McArthur, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Otis Williams Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Dana LaMon, Lancaster, California
David Ross, Norman, Oklahoma
David Brooks, Austin, Texas
Don Johnson, Torrance, California
Jerry Starke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Harold Patterson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
M. Arabella Bengson, Islington, Ont., Canada
Marie C. Pyne, Ireland
Joe Boyd, Bellingham, Washington
Roy Fenstermaker, Downey, California
Kenneth Bernard, Australia
Jim Joelson, Reno, Nevada
Jeff Young, Los Angeles, California
Dick Caldwell, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Michael Aun II, Lexington, South Carolina
Evelyn Jane Burgay, Springfield, Virginia
William Johnson, Aberdeen, Maryland
Andy McKay, Rochester, New York
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Bennie Powell, Los Angeles, California
Charles W. Stewart, San Antonio, Texas
Rudy Valle, Canoga Park, California
Bert Angus, Transcona, Manitoba, Canada
Stephen D. Boyd
Dennis Nangers, Delano, California
Grant R. Sheehan, Washington, D.C.
Dale Smith, Goshen, Indiana
Michael Yaconelli, San Diego, California
John L. Nydegger, Lewiston, Idaho
Anthony C.L. Bishop, Northridge, California
Larry Beitel, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Robert Garton, Columbus, Indiana
John J. Carver, Seattle, Washington
Glenn E. Carroll, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Dean F. Berkeley, Bloomington, Indiana
Edmund Shire
Charles Jones, Fort Smith, Arkansas
David Holmes Jr., Toledo, Ohio
Charles W. Bryant, Tacoma, Washington
Herbert Thompson, Wood River, Illinois
Theodore B. Furlow, Long Beach, California
George W. Armstrong, Omaha, Nebraska
Albert Green, Jr., Seattle, Washington
Charles Hilton, Mason City, Iowa
Dalton McAllister, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Robert Dellwo, Spokane, Washington
Douglas Sherwin, Clearlake, Iowa
Thor Myhre, Spokane, Washington
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Llyod Prante
Cavett Robert, Phoenix, Arizona
John McInnis
David MacFarlane, Santa Monica, California
William Roberts, Huntington Park, California
Henry Wiens, Reedley, California
http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/2014InternationalConvention.aspx