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FROM THE DESK
Well Done!
by John Rodke, DTM—Club Growth Director
Spring of 2017 has been a blast! It has been
my pleasure to see members grow, take on new
challenges, and having fun in Toastmasters!
Spring Conference was a wonderful
experience. Excellent competition, enlightening
presentations from Cathey, and inspiring
breakout sessions. A huge thank you for those
who orchestrated the event and for the members
who attended. Please pass on what you learned
to your clubs.
Abundant opportunities are available to
develop your leadership and communication
skills:
Area Directorships—We have a slate of nine
experienced and enthusiastic Division Directors
to work with. Area Directorship teaches you
how to serve, and lead, large groups of people
to success, with a strong team to support you.
I encourage you to step into this role and grow
as a leader. If you do not feel ready for this, we
are creating two support positions as Assistant
Area Directors. This will give you the chance
to shadow the role so you will thrive at it in the
future.
Pathways Guides—Everybody, with a
Competent Communcator award and above,
received an email letting you know about this
opportunity. Adele will have more information
on this role.
My deepest thanks to the excellent leaders
currently working to keep our Distirict vibrant
as Club Coaches, Sponsors and Mentors. We are
experiencing a plethora of success with clubs
chartering this year. These roles are a great way to
share your Toastmasters experience with others,
grow as an empathetic leader, and create positive
impact for the future. Revitalizing a club, getting
one started, and establishing/maintaining a
powerful, dynamic, and life changing culture, are
amazing experiences every Toastmaster should
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take advantage of.
You will grow by
leaps and bounds. We would love to share your
wisdom and energy with our clubs and commu-
nity to keep our District Thriving.
Congratulations to our new Club Officers.
I hope you are ready to attend our TLI
(Toastmasters Leadership Institute) at Wilsonville
High School on June 3rd. This event will provide
actionable steps for success in your experimental
laboratory of a club.
Experimental Laboratory? Yes, the club is
where we get the chance to try out new stories,
communication methods, and ideas to help our
members grow. I hope you are excited about
this opportunity.
It is my honor to move forward as your
Program Quality Director. I am inspired to be
working with an amazing team of motivated
individuals to create an exceptional member
experience as we all get out of our comfort zone,
and into our growth zone.
Two questions:
• How are you growing in Toastmasters?
• Will you join us in leading our District
to success?
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