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EDITORIAL Publisher

Time is Slipping Away Phyllis Harmon, DTM

by Phyllis A. Harmon, DTM Associate Publisher
Editor/Publisher Brenda Parsons, ACS, ALS

Another Spring conference completed successfully with Senior Editor
Quint Crispin and Alexis Mason emerging as our International
Speech and Speech Evaluation champions, a new (or not-so- Phyllis Harmon, DTM
new) slate of district officers elected for the 2017-18 year, and
one more year of Toastmasters is marching towards June 30th Associate Editors
and year end. Leanna Lindquist, DTM
Seems like we just started this year! I’m reviewing what
club and personal goals I’ve accomplished and what I have Donna Stark, DTM
left to do by June 30th. Seems to me that the check marks in John Rodke, DTM
my completed column are greater than my “still to do” list.
My home club finally got their 20th member and President’s Layout/Design
Distinguished status again. My other clubs are working their Phyllis Harmon, DTM
way towards having enough new members to qualify for the Curtis Low
Distinguished Club Program and Distinguished or better.
It’s been a tough year for membership retention and 2016-17 Officers
growth throughout the district, but as of today it looks like our District Director
numbers are beginning to recover. With six weeks still to go, Leanna Lindquist, DTM
I have confidence that we will continue to work towards our
goals and that we can attract new members who see the value Program Quality Director
Toastmasters can bring to them. Donna Stark, DTM
Personal goals? I’m pleased that more and more people are
enjoying Voices! as our third year in production rolls to a close. Club Growth Director
I earned my third DTM, coached several people towards John Rodke, DTM
their own goals, and will complete my pledges by June 30th.
What about your club and personal goals? Are you Finance Manager
still working on them? There is still time left this year to Jill Ward, ACB, ALB
complete what you started. Six weeks is a lifetime in some
circumstances. Administrative Manager
Need to finish a few more speeches? Consider visiting Rodger Cook, ACB, ALB
other clubs and getting your name on their agenda. Same with
meeting roles. Your club needs one or two new members to Public Relations Manager
meet their goals? Who have you reached out to and invited to Phyllis Harmon, DTM
a meeting? How about a blended meeting with people dialing
in via Skype or similar programs? All routes are possible. All Voices! is published monthly by
District 7 Toastmasters. First issue
you have to do is give it a try! published August 2014. Submit
Six weeks is all you need to finish what you started. Begin articles or contact contributors at
now—time’s slipping away. voices@d7toastmasters.org

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