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FIELD NOTES

Ban-Seng Chew - D80
(Singapore), Banker George Marshall - D57 (first Pathways Pilot
and Consultant District), Chief Pathways Guide

Project: Co-chaired Project: Organized and led the “phase 2”
World Speech Day in Pathways support for district, for the year
Singapore. World Speech Day (WSD) is a after the Pathways guides official terms.

global event that celebrates speeches and Recruited some of the former guides, and
the aspiration of making the world a better supported clubs presentations (in-person
place. On WSD, people get together as and video), workshops, and continued
One Voice, One Community, One World development of support and

http://chewbanseng.blogspot.com/. tutorial materials.
Organization: Rotary International Organization: D57
(Singapore) and World Speech Day (Redwood Empire,
(Singapore) Oakland, Fremont,

Benefits: By completing Pathways Napa, Berkeley, Concord).
DTM within eight months, proved that age Benefits: Substantially
is never a barrier to learning. Synergized improved the Pathways adoption
roles as Rotary Club Charter President rate in D57.

and World Speech Day Ambassador to Insight: Change requires consistent and
“kill two birds with one stone.” continuing communication and support.
Insights: Nothing is really too difficult
or impossible. You limit yourself by how

you frame your perception.

Sujit Sukumaran - D105 (United Arab Emirates), Past District Director
Project: TGIS Masterclass, a series of eight learning sessions for
increasing competence in such topics as debating, speech writing, speaker

fitness, and content management. The sessions were conducted by eight
different trainers from within the club.
Organization: TGIS Toastmasters Club (Dubai)
Benefits: Club members who conducted the classes gained confidence and improved their

presentation skills. Club members who attended learned new knowledge and skills. Attendance
at club meetings improved.
Insight: There are many creative and fun ways to vary club meetings and provide members
with added value.

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