October 22, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, During this calendar year, we have faced challenges none of us could have seen coming. People and businesses from all parts of the world have felt the effects of this global pandemic. Our members are no exception, and as many of you continue to experience the impact of the coronavirus,...
By Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator I know that I struggled – at first. But with a little bit of effort, I learned just how practical Pathways can be. Pathways has many practical applications at work, in the community, and in the club. We can even take credit for our routine activities related to leadership;...
by Greg Pick, DTM – Pathways Chairman The Pathways Learning Experience became the only game in town on July 1, 2020. Whether you are new to Toastmasters or an experienced member who is finally engaging with Pathways, Pathways projects help us develop real-world, relevant skills. The practical, flexible programs can help you in your career,...
By Donna Young, DTM, Recognition Chair Why did you join Toastmasters? Admit the truth! Did you need an excuse to get out of the house and widen your social circle? Or did you want to improve your skills to advance your job performance? Well, I fell in neither of those categories. I didn’t join Toastmasters...
by Helena Studmire, SR3 – Treasurer, NCTCOG Toastmasters The 2019-2020 Toastmaster year has been quite interesting, to say the least. I was elected as Treasurer for my club, NCTCOG Toastmasters, in June 2019. On a Friday in late summer 2019, I began the process of mentoring a new Toastmaster member, Evan. The next day, on...
by Steven Timmons, DTM, Panther City Toastmasters When I attended college, I don’t know that I had ever actually seen a personal computer. My mother worked as a programmer for Vought and my father brought home a dumb terminal once to connect by phone (long distance) to Dallas where we played football (Dot Matrix style)...
Perseverance & Persistence – My Toastmasters Leadership Journey! By Chuck Mencke, DTM, Division D Director – 2019-2020 Thinking back a decade or so, I fondly remember my first Toastmasters meeting at Plus Two Toastmasters October 2009. My wife, Terry, and I walked into the meeting not knowing what to expect. Why Toastmasters? What was going...
By Jamie Pickering, DTM, District Director The following was sent to members from Toastmasters International May 6, 2020 Dear Toastmasters, Thank you for putting your trust in the Board of Directors as we work together to navigate this difficult time. COVID-19 has put a strain on the economy, directly affecting Toastmasters International and...
By Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Did you know that only 0.1 percent of members worldwide have elected printed material for their path? Recently, I responded to my first request related to moving along their path when working from printed material. Members who elect to travel down a path using printed material...
By Steven Timmons, DTM Have you engaged in Pathways? If not, then this article has important information for you to consider. A definition of engage as a verb is 1. Occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention). 2. Participate or become involved in. Follow me as I discuss engagement. As the Toastmasters year winds...
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