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contact. Connecting on personal levels allows us Now is a great time to have those close to you
to become better speakers and leaders. Without join Toastmasters. They can connect and network
these connections, some Toastmasters slip on with others during these COVID times. Does a
their skills as communicators. I have slipped. I fellow member need help with Pathways? Do you

work from home and don’t have the ability to need help with Pathways? Reach out to your club
work on my public speaking skills. I also know officer, Area, or Division Directors. They are here
I have gained valuable skills as well, which have to help you navigate those areas of Toastmasters
helped my speaking skills. and help you advance your skills.

Third, what is the outlook for 2021? As 2020 Thanksgiving is a time to rejoice. Be thankful
comes to an end we look forward to the future. for our family and friends, and for the ability
Please encourage your fellow Toastmasters to get to be Toastmasters. Work towards a common
plugged back in. Zoom and other online meeting goal of being better speakers and better leaders.

platforms can cause burn out. Professionals are I am thankful for all you who have helped me
in those meetings on a regular basis. Please reach to become a better speaker and leader. These
out to those members who have not been around challenging times have helped me to work
and encourage them to come back. We all need outside of the box to think and act to sharpen

to work on our public speaking and leadership those skills. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!
skills. We need the connection with our friends
that we have made within our clubs. Encourage
your friends and co-workers to be Toastmasters.

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