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Boldly Going Where Toastmasters Have Never Gone Before!
Jennifer Schmidt, EH2
I remember wavering between hesitation and Contests—Want ideas for your next speech?
curiosity until I actually tried CANVA and Contests are a great way to see what speech
discovered I liked it, I mean REALLY liked it! topics people are choosing and how they’re
I also met lots of interesting people from presenting them. The District calendar lists all
different parts of the globe, who, without Zoom, the Area, Division, and District contests. All of
I wouldn’t have met. I’m not flying to England, these contests are scheduled on different days and
Australia or even Disney World anytime soon. times giving you lots of chances to watch them
Hearing the different perspectives and the fun at your convenience. Watching how contestants
stories was and is still extremely cool. evaluate after observing a model speaker can
Since it’s renewal time, you may be thinking also be helpful information when you give your
about the benefits of Toastmasters. District 7 also next club evaluation.
has many virtual opportunities which can boldly
lead you to new learning while also having fun. I Education Opportunities—Want to know how to
encourage you to consider the following events: use programs like Canva™ or other technical
subjects? Check out educational programs
Conferences—Toastmasters Leadership Institute including the District 7 Learning Lab or Tech
(TLI) gives new officers training for their roles. Tuesday. There are also special club events that
Often overlooked, these conferences offer focus on specific topics such as interviewing and
everyone the opportunity to learn more about debating skills.
topics related to leadership and public speaking. As you send in your renewal, consider all the
Past topics included: “How to RECEIVE Feedback golden opportunities you can grasp from the
Well!” presented by Kaushik Balasubramanian; comfort of your home. This really is the Star
“Have You Considered Networking?” with Trek age as we explore new topics, seek out new
Cleon Cox III; and the team presentation “How Toastmasters, and boldly go where we’ve never
Toastmasters INSPIRES” by Joe Harper and Bill gone before!
Maher.
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