Page 10 - 2018 September Voices

TRANSCENDING YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Free Falling

Into Fun

John Rodke, DTM - District Director

The last month has been a whirlwind of Semi-Final round. Way to go Brinn! We are
opportunities for growth and celebration. proud of you!

Exciting and engaging Club Officer training The final was a collection of the top ten
was hosted by our Division and Area Directors. speakers from 116 Districts around the world.
Thank you for your devoted efforts to train and 1st place, Ramona Smith - District 58, 2nd
support our members. I am happy to announce, place, Zifang Su - District 88, and 3rd place Anita

we have all of our Directors spots filled for the Fain Taylor - District 47, presented powerful,
year! A special set of kudos for Pam Gundrum, motivating, and captivating stories from the
our new Division F Director, who has stepped up stage. For the first time in Toastmasters history,
to help Division F thrive! If you are interested the top three winners are all women!

in the opportunity to get into
Advanced Leadership in the future,
please let me and your Division and
Area Directors know. Toastmasters

is where you can learn to lead in a
safe and supportive environment to
shape your community. My deepest
gratitude to the leaders who are

supporting our District this year
and beyond.
The International Convention in
Chicago was a blast! It was awesome

to watch Brinn Hemmingson,
our District 7 Champion, deliver
a wonderful performance against
a tough cohort of speakers in her

10 ONE COMMUNITY