Rico Burton has been appointed the R1 Area Governor for the 2008-2009 Toastmasters year which ends on June 30, 2009!  The R1 Area consists of seven clubs in the scottsdale area with about 150 members.

Rico will have achieved a major portion of the leadership track this year and is on track to achieve her Distinguished Toastmaster Award in 2009-2010 or sooner!

The previous Toastmasters District Officers from Rio Copa were

• Patrick Fitzgerald was the G5 Area Governor in 2006-2007.
• JD Austin was the R4 Area Governor in 2006-2007 and Rio Division Governor in 2007-2008