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Daniel Lewis wins 2019 Toastmasters District 86 Communication and Leadership Award
Bio:
Daniel Lewis is the funky- bowtie wearing founder of the modern, award winning tea company T By Daniel Inc. His crazy outlook on business and his Willy Wonka inspired retail tactics have garnered him and his company nation-wide recognition and many awards and honours such as 2016 Business Excellence Award and 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs. Daniel's success with his retail tea brand have even landed him a new exciting title as 1 of 3 Global Entrepreneurship Week Ambassadors for Canada and also paved the way for him to launch DanielSpeaks.Ca, his official public speaking platform where he shares his story and his "outside of the box perspectives" with audiences all across North America.
Daniel's Honours/ Achievements & Awards
Honours | Awards
- YEP Graduate (Youth Entrepreneurship Program)
- 2014 Brampton Young Entrepreneur Of the Year
- 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Week Ambassador For Canada
- 2016 Business Excellence Award Recipient for Communication
- 2016 Finalist Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur Of The Year | Toronto Board Of Trade
- Published two books, one of which was picked up by Chapters | Indigo Brampton
- 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur Recipient | Brampton Board Of Trade
- Invited and endowed with the honour of serving tea to His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales (Prince Charles) during his Royal Tour to Canada to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary.
Daniel has demonstrated vision & leadership by:
- Travelling across Canada as a Global Entrepreneurship Week Ambassador to learn and offer tips/advice on how to help grow the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
- Publishing two books that offer inspiration, information and motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs and business people alike.
- Creating a customer service focused program that I now teach as a certificated training course in schools across the GTA, in an effort to stress the importance of top notch service in our communities. (going above and beyond)
- Volunteering his time to share his personal story of challenges, setbacks, successes and failures with local communities all across North America and in the U.S.
- Advocating as a business leader for a move to "Ban the Box" in Canada regarding people looking for a job who have a criminal record and are looking for a second chance. (In partnership with Prince Charle's Charities of Canada) debating with some of Canada's top employers such as RBC, probing for a motion that protects individuals from being forced to check the [ Criminal record ] box, therefore giving Canadians (especially young offenders a second chance at proper life and a decent job/ career.
- Volunteering as an ambassador for the Brampton Board of Trade to help stimulate the economic development and business culture within our city.
District 86 2019 Members Making A Difference Award (MMAD)
This award is awarded to a District 86 Toastmaster member who volunteers their Toastmasters communication and leadership skills to better the lives of those in their community in a significant and notable way. Here are this year's recipients:
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MADAN CHAUHAN ACG, ALB Madan has been a member of Toastmasters since April 2010. He has used his Toastmasters’ skills to help both youth and seniors find their voice. In the past 5 years he has sponsored 2 Gavel Clubs and helped seniors from “PCHS Seniors” keep their mind active and memory sharp by encouraging them to do speeches once a week. |
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CAROLYN HOXIE DTM Carolyn Hoxie, Distinguished Toastmaster, Past District 86 Director is being recognized for her voluntary contributions in a multitude of community projects, including her latest initiative - Legacy Hall Project Chair, a $2.5 million dollar expansion of Cave Springs Camp. Legacy Hall will be a year round community retreat space that is fully accessible and inclusive. Cave Springs is the only camp in the Niagara Region that integrates disabled children into its regular programs including overnight camps. Cave Springs Camp currently serves over 3500 school aged children in addition to serving other community group’s needs.Because of Carolyn’s persuasive and negotiation skills, the project broke ground last Fall. |
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DAVID LOZOWSKY ACS, ALB David has been a member of Toastmasters since June 2010. He has used his Toastmasters skills to help couples rekindle their love for each other. Since 2004, David and his wife, Mary, have been volunteering with Retrouvaille an international community dedicated to healing and renewing the convenant of marriage. David and his wife travel all over Ontario and part of the United States to help reduce the number of first marriages that end up in divorce. |
Richard E. Peck, DTM
First International Vice President, Toastmasters International
Richard Peck, DTM, of Seymour, Connecticut, is a senior member of the Network Support division at AT&T, where he has worked for over 30 years. As a project manager, he leads cross-functional teams on several multi-million dollar technology projects throughout the year. His responsibilities also include updating technical and training documents and providing project analysis and solutions.
He earned an MBA in international business at the University of Texas at Dallas. Peck is a certified project management professional by the Project Management Institute. His volunteer work includes serving as club president and lieutenant governor for Kiwanis International as well as serving in various capacities with the Catholic War Veterans. He also enjoys traveling, photography and studying world cultures.
A Toastmaster for 11 years, Peck has been a member of his home club, Nutmeg in Woodbridge, Connecticut, since 2006. He has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of educational achievement in the organization
He says, “To me, Toastmasters is about making a positive, life-changing impact on individuals throughout the world.”
As an officer of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Peck is a “working ambassador” for the organization. He works with the Board to develop, support and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
District86 Keynote Speaker Steve Hopkinson
Dig Plant Grow - Deepen Your Passion Rise To Greatness
Accountability is a necessary evil for growth. Without accountability it's tough to develop measurable differences in improvement that will take your club further faster. What you measure - you master. And without enthusiasm it's impossible to make anyone believe --- that members matter. In this entertaining presentation you will pick up ideas, concepts, strategies and processes that will poise your Toastmaster club for significant membership growth & retention preparing your leadership for the great and challenging months and years ahead. These concepts will have your Toastmaster organization planting seeds that grow, not wash away. Dig Plant Grow. Deepen your passion - rise to your greatness.
Bio
Since 2006 Steve has won several speaking awards nationally and internationally both inside and outside of Toastmasters including the coveted 1st Place Toastmasters International District 60 Speech Competition Title held in Toronto, Ontario (2007 Champion). Steve has also challenged himself in other forms of public speaking including workshop facilitation and stand- up comedy.In 2013 Steve graduated from exclusive World Class Speaker Coach Training Program run by one of his mentors - President of the Communications Factory and 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine. Since then Steve has been facilitating workshops, keynote speaking and coaching individuals to become powerful confident presenters
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Host: Vitaliy Fursov, DTM, PDDVitaliy joined Toastmasters in June 2008 and earned his DTM while serving as Club President, Vice President of Education, Vice President of Public Relations, Area Governor, Club Coach, Club Sponsor, District 86 Public Relations Officer, Club Growth Director, and District Director. For his best exemplification of the Toastmasters International values in supporting the District 86 mission and his excellence in leadership, communication, education, marketing, and public relations activities, Vitaliy was recognized with the Toastmaster of the Year Award in 2014. For outstanding service and exceptional leadership, Vitaliy was honored at the Hall of Fame ceremony during the 2017 Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sunday, April 14th, 2019 |
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Amparo Cifuentes, DTMMember since 2010, Amparo has held all Toastmasters Club Officer Roles. She was 2013-2014 Area 36 Governor in Division B, and received our District 86 Members Making A Difference Award in 2016. She is charter member and 2018-2019 VP Public Relations at Raising Champions Advanced Toastmasters; Sponsor, Charter member, Immediate Past President and 2018-2019 SAA at Chez Nous Toastmasters; past Mentor and member of Point of Tale Toastmasters (corporate club at Loblaw); Founder & Counsellor of the Junior Masters Gavel Club since 2014; Pathways Chief Spanish Translations Reviewer since 2014, and guest Toastmasters judge at the Annual Excellence in Eloquence competition at Peel Board of Education elementary schools since 2017. This year she has completed Level 2 in the Leadership Development Path and Level 1 in the Presentation Mastery Path, and is looking forward to continuing making a positive difference in her life and the life of those she has the privilege to serve, thanks to her membership in Toastmasters! Sunday, April 14th, 2019 |
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Margaret McIntosh, CC, CLMargaret has been a Grimsby Toastmasters member since January 2016. She was quickly launched into leadership roles being President (Acting first year) and Vice President of Public Relations simultaneously for two years in succession. Grimsby Toastmasters takes great pride in the success of club promotion, increased membership, and well attended open houses. This was all the result of a very relatable, supportive, community approach which continues to attract outstanding, motivated, talented, driven and dedicated members. She is passionate and enthusiastic about personal growth and incorporates this energy and her learnings in speeches, presentations, and club promotion. Margaret’s experience is that Toastmasters is an amazing vehicle to help each of us be our best self. Sunday, April 14th, 2019 You can address your questions to the panel via www.slido.com or via the sli.do app on your phone using the code #D86. |
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