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two more members been recruited, a club would
have chartered. A small “something” would have
made all the difference. The simple act of telling
someone a new club was forming might have
brought in the needed number of members.
We missed our Distinguished Club Goal by 4
clubs. One club would have been Distinguished
if one more club office had attended training. Everything we do,
Other clubs were short one goal, while others
were short a member or two. Perhaps one
more speech could have completed an award even the slightest
for a member and a goal for the club. Had one
co-worker or friend been invited to a meeting,
they might have joined. thing we do, can
Last year is over and done. We can’t go back,
but we can commit to a different outcome. What
happens this year is under your control. What have a ripple effect
little “something” can you do that will make all
the difference? If you are a club officer, make
sure you attend training. Remind your fellow
officers not trained that make-up trainings and repercussions
are being offered all over the District. When
your club begins collecting dues, pay them
promptly. Commit to earning one award this that emanate. If you
year. Something as little as giving one speech a
month and inviting one guest to a meeting may
make all the difference next June. throw a pebble into
Eight years ago I attended the Annual
Marylhurst Club Picnic. I filled out an application
and wrote a check. I could not have foreseen the water on one side
the opportunities it would bring, the friends I
would make, and the personal growth I would
experience. Last week I talked to Mitch Priestley of the ocean, it can
who had been a club member. He mentioned he
visited a number of clubs before joining. When
asked why he joined Marylhurst, he said, “They create a tidal wave
were the first club to ask me.” It was just a little
something.
I hope you feel inspired to do a little on the other side.
“something”—I know I do. I may never know
the full effect of my actions. I hope they make a
difference for someone.
Leanna Lindquist joined Toastmasters in 2009. Victor Webster
She is currently a member of Marylhurst Toastmasters,
Feedbackers, Tell Me a Story, and Prime Time. She
is serving the District as the Immediate Past District
Director, Club President/Treasurer for Tell Me a Story,
VP Education for Feedbackers, and Pathways Guide.
She has earned three DTMs.

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