Endorsements of Dennis E. Wooldridge, Candidate for International Director, Region 8 Dennis E. Wooldridge is an outstanding candidate for International Director. He has every quality of a strong leader: he has the courage of his convictions, his ideas are new and fresh, and he speaks and leads with a passion that is not only palpable but is exemplary. Dennis has the exceptional ability to envision what’s needed to advance Toastmasters International globally as well as how to best strategize the realization of that vision. Paddy Kennedy, Principal - Kennedy Communication Studio I have known and worked closely with Dennis Wooldridge since 2009, and have always been impressed. Along with his sincerity, Dennis has impressive talent and creativity. He is continually looking for new and innovative answers to the challenges that face us. Dennis is a joy to work with, and Im very fortunate to count him a friend. Dennis is a huge asset to Toastmasters and has been a game changer for District 84. I proudly endorse his candidacy for International Director Region 8. Jim Miller, DTM PDG - District 84 Governor 2011-12 All we need to do is listen to you speak and your enthusiasm for life and for Toastmasters spills over and pulls us all in. Dennis, you are the right person for this job as you continually provide support and encouragement. This comes through when you are speaking to just one person, or to an entire audience. You already are an ambassador for Toastmasters at all times. Thank you for your encouragement over the years. It is a pleasure to be a fellow Toastmaster. Kathy Emerson, DTM – 2009-2010 District 84 Treasurer In my 4 years as a toastmaster I have made many friends, gained many mentors and be associated with some great individuals; none more so however then Dennis Wooldridge. Dennis has not only been a driving and respected source in our Club OMNI 6861 but has been an asset to District 84. Having served the past 3 years as LGM, LGET and DG his leadership has strengthened our clubs, areas, division, and district and has provided motivation and example to our members including myself. As my personal mentor, Dennis is the main reason I have decided to pursue my DTM and his faith and encouragement in me and others has created a strong future for D84. Region 8 would be very lucky to have Dennis as our International Director on 2014-2016. Howard D. Brenner CC, ALB - 2013-2014 OMNI VPE It is my privilege and pleasure to endorse Dennis for International Director. I have had the opportunity to observe Dennis’s as he progressed from a fellow Club member to Division Governor. The characteristics that I have observed is commitment, leadership, and the ability to encourage others to work with him. Dennis is committed to and encourages others Toastmasters International goals and objectives. During the years of our serving Toastmasters, I have never seen him waiver from this commitment. As Dennis progressed from member to Club president, he listened to the suggestions that other Club members would make. He would consider these suggestions and then accept them or explain why he chose a different course. Dennis is an asset to our Club and our Division. He is always ready to give a helping hand or a resourceful suggestion. I expect Dennis to be an energetic Director. James Ocque, DTM - Past District 47 Governor, 2004-05 It is my pleasure to favorably comment on the candidacy of Dennis W. Wooldridge, DTM for the position of Region VIII International Director, 2014-15. Dennis and I came on the board of District leadership in the same year. Ever since, we have shared experiences of leading our respective Districts to success. What has impressed me from the beginning is that Dennis is a peoples person, typifying service leadership. He always considers member satisfaction to be his priority and has led his District to success. He is a team worker and has successfully worked with different personalities. He also has the unique distinction of being host District Governor of the International Conference held in Walt Disney World in Florida. This Conference was one of the highly successful conferences held by the Toastmasters combining learning with fun! His sense of humor is very familiar to all of us who know him. I wish him success as a Candidate for Region VIII International Director, 2015-16. Subbi P. Mathur, Ph.D., DTM - Past District Governor - Distinguished District 58 (2011-12) I met Dennis while I was a Region 8 Advisor and traveling in Puerto Rico. I was so excited to see his excitement and enthusiasm for Toastmasters. It was obvious, just because he was visiting another district. Dennis was the Lt. Governor Marketing at the time and I have to say he is one of the hardest working people that I know. He pours every ounce of himself into the projects that he does. It was obvious to me as a guest to his district that he was/is well loved among his peers. The Toastmasters that I was introduced to had nothing but kind words to say about Dennis. As Region Advisor I spoke to Dennis on many occasions. He had a good handle on his role at the time and exceeded in what he was doing. I strongly recommend Dennis for ID. I think with his dedication and loyalty to Toastmasters and all of his wisdom and knowledge he is one of the best candidates that I have seen run in 14 years. I know he will do a fantastic job and he would be a great person to have on the board. Cindy Cannon, DTM - Past District 14 Governor 2008-2009, Past Region 8 Advisor 2011-2012 From my first encounter until this writing, Dennis E Wooldridge has impressed me as being the full embodiment of the Quintessential Toastmaster. Across the spectrum of roles and positions, no one servers this organization like Dennis. Mentor, leader, team player, whole-heartedly delving into his tasks or humbly assisting us with ours, Dennis Wooldridge stands as an encouragement to all. There are many of us who have enlarged our borders beyond our local clubs and expanded our love and service for Toastmasters largely due to Dennis’ caring ministrations. A man of many talents- from orator to leader to cutting edge technologist, we at District 84 have all benefited from Dennis’ knowledge, dedication, and friendly outgoing nature. A joy to know and work with, I am pleased to state we are ready share the brilliance of this jewel with the rest of the Toastmaster World. Emphatically and sincerely, Stephany Bonnie Byrne, DTM - District 84 Division D Governor, 2010-2011 I had the pleasure of meeting Dennis in 2006 and I am amazed at his dedication and passion for TM. Dennis embraced TM with fury and had achieved his DTM within a few years. He has a natural way of getting people to work together for the common good of all. His leadership style brings out the best in people. While working with Dennis as an Area Governor I was motivated and inspired by Dennis to go above and beyond. I attribute my success as being selected Area Governor of the year as a result of Dennis’s continuous efforts to help me be the best I could be. I believe Dennis is the right candidate for the International Director/Region 8 since he has proven strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of how TM can operate most effectively. Anna Rinaldo, DTM - District 84 Area Governor of the Year, 2011-2012 Indefatigable and focused best describe Dennis Wooldridge. He (as the District Governor for District 84) and I (as a Division Governor) had frequent and sometimes long discussion of issues. When I faced a challenge, I could depend on him to provide me with support, insight, patience, and guidance. Above all was his dedication to the principles of Toastmasters and the impact Toastmasters could have on peoples lives. Dennis Wooldridge is an experienced leader who will continue this same dedication at higher levels. His next step is the International Director for Region 8. We, from District 84 and Region 8, could not ask for anyone better to fill those shoes. He will represent Region 8 well and be the role model for future Toastmasters leaders. I endorse highly is selection as our next International Director. Lawrence W. Shivertaker DTM - Past President’s Distinguished Division F Governor, District 84 I am writing this letter to recommend and endorse Dennis E. Wooldridge, DTM for the office of International Director for Region 8 with Toastmasters International. For the past four years I have known Dennis as he has served on the District 84 Executive Committee as the Districts’ Lieutenant Governor Marketing, Lieutenant Governor Education & Training and as District Governor. While serving as a Division Governor last TI fiscal year, I had the opportunity to see Dennis’ ability to work with others. I feel that one of his greatest strengths is the ability to work with diverse groups of people, identify their strengths and then motivate them to use those strengths to support the missions and values of the organization. For these reasons and more I endorse Dennis E. Wooldridge for International Director of Region 8. Respectfully yours, Harry Fix, DTM - Immediate Past Division G Governor - District 84, Toastmasters International I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about a great human being by the name of Dennis Wooldridge. Dennis is a very caring individual he seems to always have a smile on his face and words of wisdom and encouragement to speak. His lighthearted humorous demeanor lends to his ability to lead any group of people to reach their full potential. Dennis is someone that I have great respect for and consider to be a great friend. I firmly believe that Dennis Wooldridge is a people person who is the absolute best candidate for International Director! Christian Brown - President, West Volusia Toastmasters, #2138 Dennis E. Wooldridges excellent communication skills, positive outlook and pleasing personality enhance his natural leadership qualities. Denniss willingness to accept challenges and listen to input enable him to contribute thoughtful, well-reasoned approaches to helping others solve difficult problems. Ronald E. Melvin – 2012 Finalist World Championship of Public Speaking
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