District 78 Executive

District Governor

Bonnie Steiner is a life long resident of Bismarck, ND. She is currently employed as the administrative assistant for Vision Technology, a software development company, and receptionist for Dakota Collectibles, the worlds largest supplier of stock embroidery designs. She originally joined Toastmasters to help her develop impromptu speaking skills, but has continued her involvement in Toastmasters because it is also helping her develop her leadership skills.

Bonnie participated in Speechcraft in 1997 and joined Bismarck Toastmasters Club 717 in January 1998. She served as President 2001-2002 when her club was President’s Distinguished. She has also served as VP Education, Treasurer and VP Public Relations. In 2002-2003 Bonnie served as Area 3 Governor (Distinguished). In 2003-2004, she was named outstanding Division Governor when she served Division C. Bonnie has also been a club sponsor and club mentor twice.

Bonnie’s other passion is clog dancing. She has been a member of the Capitol City Cloggers since 1993. She also spends her time tending to her yard, flower and vegetable gardens (pulling weeds), walking on flat walking trails (no mountains – sorry Montana), going on short car rides, and singing in her church choir.

Lt. Governor Education & Training

Arlene Pearsall, DTM

Arlene has been a Toastmaster since 1998.
She brings to Toastmasters a variety of experiences-teacher, realtor, rancher, homemaker, and pastor. As an ordained deacon in the Episcopal church, she serves at the Cathedral in Sioux Falls, where she oversees the hospital visitors and the library, and assists with liturgy and worship. Since 1999, she has been employed by Avera McKennan Hospital as chaplain.

Lt. Governor Marketing

Brian Logsdon, ATMS/CL

Brian's message to District 78 Toastmasters

Publisher Newsletter

Mary Lou Hermes, DTM

Web Master

Bonnie Steiner, ATMS-CL

Immediate Past District Governor

Mary Lou Hermes, DTM

Mary Lou Hermes, a retired schoolteacher and principal, has been a Toastmaster since 1997. She is a charter member of Plainly Speaking 9601 in Plains, Montana and of All Ways Talking 8408 at Pablo, Montana. She was club sponsor for the latter club. She is also a member of Skills Club. Mary Lou has held every club office except Treasurer and was a Select Distinguished Area Governor.

Mary Lou served as District 17 Lt. Governor Marketing in 2002-2003 and received the Excellence in Marketing Award from Toastmasters International. She served as Division A Governor in 2003-2004 and last year was District 78 Lt. Governor Marketing.

Aside from Toastmasters, Mary Lou is interested in literature and drama. She has directed many high school and grade school plays and has written and produced two musicals for mixed casts of adults and children. She is also a volunteer for a domestic abuse hotline and is chairman of her church's Pastor-Parish Relations committee.

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Treasurer -

Michele Blumhagen, ACB/CL

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