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Communication
Once again, technology effectively
connects us. Through weekly emails,
our FreeToastHost website, SharePoint,
Skype, and Pathways, we chat, organize,
track, and accomplish.
Awareness
To host and manage a blended club
takes perhaps more attentiveness than
a “traditional” club. We’re vigilant
in checking with online meeting
participants to confirm they can hear and
see everyone well, and that they always toward the future.
feel included. We’ve also had numerous
“tech” meetings with our online members Here’s what our members say:
to test different technology solutions and “Being an online Toastmasters member has
troubleshoot various issues. been rewarding because it allows me to partic-
ipate with coworkers and friends from any
Adaptability location. It’s opened a door for everyone from
To participate in this fabulous club, our anywhere to join Toastmasters, and increases
online members have a few challenges to the opportunity for education and collabora-
tion for all.”—Lyn Kirby, Fayetteville, NC
overcome. They must adapt to the Pacific
time zone, master a lot of technology in “I am very excited about being an “online
a short amount of time, be on camera Toastmaster”. I have met people in the orga-
at all times, and give their speeches in nization that I would normally never get to
an online format. This takes a good deal meet as an off-site worker. I’ve developed my
online presentation skills by experimenting
of planning, flexibility, and grace, all of with lighting, volume, and screen sharing.
which are terrific Toastmasters qualities And I’ve gained more confidence in speaking
to have and develop. to folks who are not members of my core team. I
Persistence hope more Toastmasters groups will open their
virtual doors to remote participants!”—Britt
When you add an online experience to Brady, Crystal Lake, IL
the mix, you’re in a whole new, exciting
world, fraught with potential bumps “Being an online club member and officer
along the way! But our entire club has have been tremendous opportunities. I feel
shown positivity, flexibility, patience, extremely connected as an online member
and persistence despite the technological because of our club’s consistent communi-
cation. Being an online club member is a
challenges. The results have been phenomenal experience that continues to
incredibly rewarding! With 26 members develop our club and me, as a Toastmaster and
coast-to-coast, our growth potential is officer.”—Vanessa Peterson, Woodstock, GA
limitless. We are looking with excitement
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