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2016-17 District 7 Candidates
Office: Program Quality Director
Donna Stark, DTM
Candidate for Program Quality Director
I didn’t seek out Toastmasters. It found me twelve years ago when a
coworker recruited me, and 19 others, to start a new Toastmasters club
in Eugene. I will be forever grateful to that coworker for starting me on
my personal Toastmasters journey, yet what really excites me is seeing others grow through
Toastmasters.
My Toastmasters experience includes holding most club officer positions, serving as the
Area 35 Governor, Central Division Governor (President’s Distinguished Division/Division
Governor of the Year), and I’m the current Central Division Director. I have served on
the District Nominating Committee, Club Realignment Committee, and as a Revitalized
Education Program Ambassador. I have been a new club sponsor and mentor, and have
developed a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Toastmasters program.
My home club is in Eugene, I belong to an advanced club in Portland, and I am a regular
attendee of TLI and conferences. I attended my first International Convention in 2010. I
consider the connections I’ve made with Toastmasters throughout the organization as one of
the most valuable and gratifying aspects of being a Toastmaster.
Members thrive in successful clubs. The Distinguished Club Program is the foundation for
club success and it starts with well-trained club officers. Quality training opportunities for club
officers and members will be my top priority.
In my professional life I have fifteen years of supervisory experience in a municipal
government setting, with multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Maintaining successful
working relationships has been a key factor to success.
I’ve gained more from Toastmasters than I ever imagined possible, and look forward to
helping others grow their leadership skills, speaking skills, and confidence through the
Toastmasters program. It would be an honor to serve District 7 as the Program Quality
Director. Toastmasters – Where Leaders are Made!
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