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Testimonials It seems like only
yesterday that I met Billie Jones as the newly elected LGM from District
15 when we both attended training at Regional Conference. From that
moment, we were destined to be friends because of two loves in common –
Toastmasters and Storytelling.
As the years have unfolded, I’ve learned so much from Billie as
she mentored me in the fine art of storytelling, showing how – sharing
why – always with her love for her craft as a beacon. Her storytelling
workshops are spellbinding. That was Billie, shining as a storyteller.
Many years later after that first training session together, I
was the 2nd year International Director and, as such, the Chairman for
the Region 1 Conference held in Salt Lake City. I had the joy of working
with Billie as the Host District 15 Chairman – that was Billie, shining
as a Toastmaster. She had everyone working for a common goal – the best
ever Region I Conference! Each of the Committee Chairs followed her
example; it was an incredible conference. Having served as Host District
Chairman previously, I was deeply aware of the responsibilities of the
role and how well she led the District 15 team.
If you have a grandson who will be graduating from high school
the year you are 2nd year ID, there’s an unwritten rule somewhere that
says graduation will be the same weekend as the Conference – in another
State! Thanks to Billie and 1st year ID Judy Laythorpe working as an
unstoppable team, I was able to leave the conference at noon on Friday,
attend graduation on Friday night in Bremerton WA and be back at the
Conference in Salt Lake City on Saturday morning, a little short of
sleep but there because of special efforts coordinated by Billie. That’s
just one example of the extra mile Billie goes to make each member feel
that Toastmasters is the best family – providing guidance, friendship
and support and Billie shining as a leader as she travels with joy in
the journey in Toastmasters. I am honored to be her friend.
Betty W. Eisenzimmer, DTM, PDG (D2), PID
"Billie Jones DTM,
PDG, has been actively involved over the last several years as a past
District Governor supporting both District and Regional leadership. She
served as conference chair for the last Regional Conference held here in
Salt Lake City in June 2003 and she is currently chairperson of the Club
Extension and Demo Committee for Division D and other Divisions as
requested. Billie's journey in Toastmasters has brought her success in
her professional career and personal life by developing and teaching
effective communications skills. These skills are becoming more
important in today's diverse societies and will be at the forefront of
understanding other cultures and demonstrating how we all can benefit
from Toastmasters. Billie's objective as an International Director will
be to utilize technology to better serve the growing membership of
Toastmasters from diverse cultures in addition to building on the
accomplishments of previous Directors to further develop and improve
the organization. Billie has the skills and expertise to help not only
District 15 but all of Toastmasters to grow and serve the entire
membership base while preserving the feeling of our Toastmasters family.
Please lend your support to Billie as she follows her quest to be your
next International Director from Region One."
Dick Carr - PDG, D15 "Billie
Jones has the demonstrated knowledge and dedication to the Toastmasters
organization. Billie is the guru of club building for District 15. She
is always willing to share, serve and be a mentor. She is truly cares
about Toastmasters and will care about you."
Susan Baer, DTM, IPDG, D15
"I met Billie seven years ago when she was presenting an Education
Session at the Region I Conference in Oakland California. I was
mesmerized by her talent as a Storyteller. She got everyone in that
session all excited about the Advanced Storytelling manual. I have since
gotten more acquainted with Billie in my journey through the District
chairs and have found her to be so helpful to an out of town District
Officer when the Regional was in Salt Lake City in 2003. To me Billie
Jones would make an outstanding International Director with a lot of
energy and talent to share."
Bernie Lunsford DTM, PDG, D7 "I have known, and admired, Billie for a number of years. I first met
her as I was filling the position of D9 LGET in 1994-1995. That was the
year Billie led D15 to Distinguished. The following year, while I was D9
Governor, I had numerous opportunities to ask for, and receive her
valuable insight on many topics of leadership. We have maintained our
friendship throughout the last 11 years, to the benefit of many, many
Toastmasters. I strongly endorse Billie for the position of Region I
International Director. Once elected, she will continue to bring the
qualities and skills to the Board of Directors that Region I
Toastmasters have come to expect.
Ed Keeney, DTM4, PDG (D-9/95-96)
"Billie was my first Toastmasters mentor - and was the first to tell me
I had a chance to go to, and perhaps even win, the World Championship of
Public Speaking. She has been a calming influence even as she has
spurred me to action, both as a speaker and leader within Toastmasters.
As an ID, she can do no less than inspire the champion in all of us."
Rich Hopkins, ATM-G, 2006 World Champion of Public Speaking 3rd
Place Winner (D15)
"Billie Jones epitomizes what Toastmasters in all about. She
continues to give of her time to assist the District in a wide array of
endeavors. She has been our District's Historian for a number of years.
She chaired the 2003 Region I Conference in Salt Lake City while I was
the District Governor. I witnessed first hand Billie's leadership
abilities to make everyone feel important by contributing to the final
decision as a vital part of the team. Billie has my wholehearted support
in her venture to serve as our International Director for Region I."
Victor R. Hernandez DTM, Distinguished District 15 Gov.,
1999-2000 & 2002-2003 (801) 251-4566
"Billie Jones is amazingly generous with her time and her
support as she coaches aspiring and accomplished public speakers and
storytellers as well. I am so motivated by the emotional involvement and
expressiveness she brings to her messages at Toastmaster's meetings and
her story interpretations at meeting of the Olympus Chapter of the Utah
Storytelling Guild. I feel privileged to know Billie and to benefit from
her resourcefulness!"
Carol Esterreicher, member of Metro Club 719 and Professional
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