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Focus on the Future—

Becoming President’s Distinguished




Here we are, two months into the Toastmasters unfilled each year. Think about
year and counting down to the end of the first
what you want to accomplish this
quarter. We hit the ground running in July, and
year, and go for it! Talk with your
are on track to become VP Education about your goals so
President’s
Distinguished. Our membership base has
that they can help you be
increased by 279 members (156 people joining
existing clubs, and 123 people in new clubs). successful. When you succeed
everyone wins!
We’ve chartered 5 new clubs already with more
to follow. I’m pleased to see that educational In the 10 months remaining of this Toastmasters
year, think about what
you can do to help the
rest of your members be
successful. It’s very
possible that your well-
crafted presentation or
thoughtful evaluation
awards are being submitted in record numbers, may be just the catalyst needed for someone else
110 so far this quarter. Check out the Honor Roll to feel energized and working towards their own
page to discover who has earned an award in
next goal. We are all in this learning laboratory
July and August. Starting with this issue,
together. What you achieve personally ripples
everyone who earned an award in the previous
through the entire club and success is the ample
month will be listed. It’s through your active
participation that we are fulfilling our mission to result of your efforts. See you at the finish line.
build new clubs and support all clubs in
On a final note, congratulations to everyone
achieving excellence. Thank you! nominated for Division Member of the Month.
How can you contribute to your personal
Your leadership and example truly exemplify the
success and at the same time help your club? club mission of Toastmasters International and
The answer is really quite simple. Make every
District 7. Thank you everyone!
speech a manual project; record every

evaluation and meeting role in the Competent

Leader manual. Turn in your awards as soon as
Phyllis Harmon, DTM joined Toastmasters in 2008 to
you have completed them so that you receive
work on her communication skills. She quickly
recognition for the work you’ve done and your
embraced the leadership path and has served in
club gains credit towards their goals. Invite
people to visit your club and convert them to multiple positions at the club and district levels.
members, submit your club officers list, and
attend training whether or not you are a club
officer. Take advantage of the varied richness of
the Toastmasters program which includes
special events, speech contests, and the fall and
Spring Conferences. Visit other clubs and talk
about your experiences with their club officers.
Step up and take on a district role, many go

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