Page 22 - Voices March 2018
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JOURNEYS
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Brinn Hemmingson, ACG, CL
Michelle said, “I started my Toastmasters journey I’ve placed 2nd at District 75 Table Topics and
in an unusual way. In 1996, I owed a major debt of Evaluation Contests, and 2nd at Founders
gratitude to a friend who helped me in my hour District Table Topics Contest.”
of need. When I asked her how I could repay her, “Through Toastmasters, I’ve made friends
she said “Attend a Toastmasters meeting.” I did, all over the world. Toastmasters has also
and I fell in love with Toastmasters.” impacted my life in a way that very few people
Currently, Michelle belongs to seven clubs: know because I’ve kept it secret until now.
Undistricted 100% Online Clubs Twelve years ago while visiting the East Coast,
• Witty Storytellers Online, #05618837 - I experienced a devastating personal betrayal. I
District U, Area 01 came precariously close to literally ending it all
• Global Trainers Online, #06650465 - and jumping off the 3rd floor of the New York
District U, Area 01 City Hall. The thought that I was coordinating
• Competitive Communicators, #06621765 a new Toastmasters Club Open House/Demo
- District U, Area 01 Meeting in Irvine (California) in a week, and
Onsite with online attendance that none of my club mates knew I was on the
• Transtoasters Toastmasters, #003548 - East Coast, made me pause. If I didn’t show
District 7, Area 41 up at the Toastmasters event they’d think I
• Making Better Consultants (MBC) Speak was a flake! That few seconds pause was all I
EZ, #03287370 - District 27, Area 14 needed to realize that I shouldn’t give up on
• Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club, living. So I can say that Toastmasters literally
#0707197 - District 75, Area 3 saved my life!”
• Yaquina Toastmasters, #003880 District Michelle has discovered the joys and
7, Area 33 benefits of online attendance. “Since last
Michelle has held all club officer roles, and year, I’ve been helping clubs to add an online
served as Area Governor in District 75 and attendance option. I would be honored to help
District 7, and Lt. Governor Marketing (LGM), any D7 member who would like to explore
Lt. Governor Education and Training (LGET), online attendance for their club(s).” Contact her
and District Director. at https://www.facebook.com/Celeste.Michelle.
Michelle said, “I’ve participated in contests in Alba.Lim or michelle@wlfcentre.com
three districts (D7, D75, and Founders District).
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