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District 36 Hall of Fame, 2009-2010 Smedley Awards (August 1 - September 30, 2009) F.D.I.C. Toastmasters Area 25, Division B 6 new members GEICO Toastmasters Area 33, Division C 5 new members I.M.F. Toastmasters Area 24, Division B 9 new members Silver Spring Toastmasters Area 62, Division F 5 new members Stately Speakers Toastmasters Area 26, Division B 5 new members Turning Point Toastmasters Area 55, Division E 5 new members It all began in 1924. Ralph Smedley invited a few men to meet in the Santa Ana, California YMCA where he conducted the first meeting of what would eventually evolve into Toastmasters International. One person initiated a program that would go on to affect millions of people. In his honor, can your club add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and September 30? By doing so you’ll qualify to receive a "Smedley Award" ribbon to display on your club’s banner. Membership applications and payment for members who join between August 1 and September 30 must be received at World Headquarters or online no later than September 30. Each members join date as listed on the application must be no later than September. Transfer and charter members do not count for credit. In addition to the ribbon, qualifying clubs will also earn a special discount code for 10% off their next club order.