Six years ago on May 13th, 2003 Rio Copa Toastmasters officially chartered and became a part of Toastmasters International.  Since the average life span of a Toastmasters club is five years and we'll have offically beaten that milestone we're having a celebration during our normal meeting!

Of the 20 charter members two original members remain active in our club.  Steven Martindale and Mike Trier both achieved their Advanced Communicator Bronze awards during this last year and have each served in various club leadership roles over the years.  

We have invited former members, Toastmasters District Leaders that helped charter our club, and other district officers that helped shape our club to help us celebrate Rio Copa's history to date and the achievements of our members.

The picture above shows the Officer Induction in July 2004 which was the third officer election.  From left to right: Barbara Traines (immed past President), Glenda Humes (President), Nick Orlando (VP Education) , Beth McNally (VP Public Relations), Sandia Hayes (Secretary), Tita Taylor (Treasurer),and JD Austin (Sergeant at Arms).

Rose Beeson was the G4 Area Governor and performed the officer induction Ceremony.  Rose went on to become the Gila Division Governor and is the current incoming Lt. Governor of Marketing for District 3 Toastmasters.

Rose is last on the right below.

Below are pictures from this event:

Pictured above are current and past club officers that attended the meeting.
From left to right: Seth Williams, Patrick Fitzgerald, JD Austin, Mike Trier, Steven Martindale, Laura Buzin, Dee Dee Tapson, and Dave Endres.

Above shows the meeting in progress.

 

Toastmaster Dave Endres