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Phyllis Harmon, DTM
online only, many clubs are now returning to expand it further. I actually see opportunities
in person or to hybrid meetings. This gives for more clubs coming from this as well. I could
us a great opportunity to bring back members see there being a Spanish language Toastmasters
who are looking for that in person speaking club charter in the Oregon State Penitentiary.
experience, while keeping the ability to engage I could also see a new club being chartered
participants remotely. specifically to help individuals who are newly
During the coming year, I can see our released from prison.
District diving in to provide strong support for
hybrid meetings and events. I have seen very What incentives and recognition are you planning
successful hybrid meetings where participants, for the year?
both in person and online, feel engaged and I want to continue to provide advertising
active in the meeting. We want to support support to connect clubs with prospective
clubs in making this work and hold incredible members. Incentives are often designed to
district events that mix both elements. motivate club members to achieve educational
In addition, there is no secret that I goals, but the biggest factor for most clubs is the
strongly support Toastmasters support for ability to find more members.
our clubs that are meeting in prisons. I have We have had some good success with
seen Toastmasters enable Adults in Custody advertising on LinkedIn and many clubs have
(AICs) to completely change their lives. had success with MeetUp as a channel to bring
Toastmasters clubs in prison don’t just help in guests.
these AICs improve themselves, it helps our I see two more areas where we can expand
state as a whole when these individuals gain in the coming year:
release and become productive law abiding 1. I want to build more resources on our
members of society. District 7 website. It really should be the
Two of the strongest clubs in our district are place everyone in the district knows to
in prisons. I want to build on that success and look to find their answers to all things
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