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Works of Art

Phyllis A. Harmon, DTM

Editor/Publisher

I’m pleased with this month’s issue of Voices!

I get great pleasure turning your articles into works of art. I can spend

hours searching for the perfect graphics or turn of phrase to bring your text
to life. Perfectly placed prose is more than just slapping words into a column
template. It’s like turning a raw canvas into a Vincent Van Gogh or Rembrandt.

If the layout and accompanying graphics are pleasing to the eye and support
your message, then your audience will find joy in reading what you’ve written.

But there is more to creating a work of art than a pleasing layout and
graphics. Grammar, punctuation, and the rules of the language provide

the vehicle for delivering your message. A well-crafted sentence can evoke
emotion, memories, and inspiration. One of my favorite quotes from Michael
Notaro, Past International President, is an excellent example of the power of
a well-delivered message: EDITORIAL

“Words count and ideas matter. What you say and how you say it is
simply too important to leave to chance. What you say and how you say
it determines whether ideas flourish, die or live to fight another day. What
you say and how you say it shapes your hopes, your dreams and yes, even
your destiny.”

My gift to you lies within the marriage of your thoughts and
calls to action and the layout and design of the page. Together
we’ve created works of art that are shared with the world.

It doesn’t get much better than that!

Volume 5 Issue 2 August 2018 Monthly Columnists 2018-19 Officers
Publisher Donna Stark, DTM District Director Administrative Manager
Phyllis Harmon, DTM John Rodke, DTM John Rodke, DTM Bob Pugh, ATMS, CL
Emilie Taylor, DTM
Associate Publisher Leanna Lindquist, DTM Program Quality Director Public Relations Manager
Brenda Parsons, ACS, ALS Terry Beard Emilie Taylor, DTM Lauralee Norris, IP3
Lauralee Norris, IP3
Senior Editor Club Growth Director Voices! is published monthly by District 7
Phyllis Harmon, DTM Harvey Schowe, DTM Cate Arnold, DTM Toastmasters. First issue published August
James Wantz, DTM 2014. Submit articles or contact us at
Associate Editor Future Stars Gavel Club Finance Manager voices@d7toastmasters.org
Leanna Lindquist, DTM B. Lee Coyne, ATMS George Hecht, DTM
Paul Fanning, DTM

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