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TIME TO BLOOM!

Jennifer Schmidt

Senior Editor

Spring has always been my favorite season because those bulky coats get packed
away and nature starts displaying bright and happy colors. It’s almost like we’re
getting a floral signal that encourages us to tackle new projects as the sunshine
stays out a little longer.

It’s also hard to believe this is our third quarterly edition of Voices! As we get closer
to August, there is a lot of excitement about the upcoming Toastmasters Interna-
tional 2024 Convention. This event will be held in Anaheim, California to celebrate
100 years of Toastmasters history! When I think about how much Toastmasters has
grown over the last century, it’s wonderful to think how an idea bloomed into an
organization that has helped so many people.

It’s an amazing achievement considering that it all started with a single club in
Southern California. Dr. Smedley’s vision for developing public speaking skills EDITORIAL
was only the beginning. I can only imagine how amazed he would be to see what
Toastmasters has become today. We have grown into a worldwide organization
with the common goal of enhancing our personal and professional development.

If you’re excited to learn more about the upcoming conference, be sure to read
the details inside this issue. Divisions A and B will also be spotlighted with news
from those areas in District 7. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and the
warm and happy days of spring ahead.

Volume 10 Issue 3 April 2024
Publisher Administrative Manager District Director Voices! is published Quarterly by District 7
Leela Seeber Phyllis Harmon, DTM Jim Robison DTM Toastmasters.
Public Relations Manager Program Quality Director
Senior Editor Fred Bergeron, DTM Dave Bones, DTM First issue published August 2014.
Jennifer Schmidt
Club Growth Director Submit articles or contact us at
Associate Editor Finance Manager Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, DTM voices@d7toastmasters.org
Leanna Lindquist, DTM Karen Semprevivo, DTM

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