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FROM THE DESK
Exploring the Joys of Contests!

Exploring the Joys of Contests
by John Rodke, DTM—Program Quality Director

by John Rodke, DTM - Program Quality Director

It has been a pleasure experiencing our the Humorous and Table Topics Contests! Sign
amazing, daring, brave and creative Toastmaster up here today.
contestants share their stories and rise to Also coming up is the Winter Toastnasters
the occasion. What is not so obvious, are the Leadership Institute (TLI) on December 2nd at
outstanding volunteers who bring these events Wilsonville High School. We are training early
to life. Our Contest Masters, Judges, Timers, and to give you and your clubs the best possible
Ballot Counters are all practicing and developing opportunity to learn your roles and develop
their leadership and event coordination skills. into more effective leaders. This is open to all
Thank you all for stepping up and creating these members.
awesome events! I encourage each of you reading I encourage you to register today by clicking
this to volunteer for these awesome opportunities here.
to gather more Toastmasters knowledge to apply Pathways is here and embraced by many of
in your life. our clubs. A huge shout of thanks to our awesome
Division Contests are happening all over Pathways Guides and Base Camp Managers! We
our District. Many are in need of Judges. This are offering virtual support sessions that are open
is an excellent opportunity to visit outside your to any member who would like to learn more
normal group of Toastmasters and expand your about Pathways. Check your email or with your
network. Guide for times. We will also have a Pathways
Our FINAL Fall Conference is this November help booth set up at the Conference and TLI.
10th-11th. Johnny Campbell, The Transition Have you chosen your path yet? Have you
Man, will be inspiring us to thrive during given your first speech in the new program? A
change. In addition to Johnny, we have a slate new, yet not unfamiliar, world awaits you. Let
of awesome breakout speakers, and the thrill of us explore it together!

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