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ONLINE CONNECTIONS

Wonderful News from

the TI Convention 2020

Michelle Alba-Lim, DTM

Remember how I encouraged you to attend the 2021.

first (and probably only) online Toastmasters Page reported that the Board has approved
International Convention last month? Where allowances for special meetings devoted solely for
else but with Toastmasters can you attend a prepared speeches (aka speakathons) to provide
top-notch 5-day convention without spending greater speaking opportunities for members,
a single dollar, from the comfort of your home, until June 30, 2021.

and in your favorite sleepwear? I hope you did. If On a related note, she reported that the
you missed it, or want to review segments, click Youth Leadership Program and Interpersonal
here. This year, the Executive Board briefing was Communication programs will be updated by

one of my favorite segments. Why? Because of the combining them into a single program that
wonderful news related to online connections! would better align with the Pathways program.
First Vice-President Margaret Page reported Pilots will be conducted in specific locations
that the Executive Board of Directors decided to worldwide. While Page did not explicitly state
allow Areas, Divisions, and Districts to continue whether these would be online or onsite, I’m

conducting contests online until June 2021. The optimistic that either mode would be acceptable.
Board will review this exception no later than She also reported on a proposal regarding
April 2021. Districts are authorized to continue current and future cyber security. The Board

holding annual business meetings online. recognized the ongoing nature of cyber security
The Board also decided to maintain current status and necessity of maintaining proper
exceptions for online club meetings and club protection and protocols. More information will
business until June 30, 2021. Likewise, the Board be provided when available and appropriate.
will review these exceptions no later than April Second Vice-President Matthew Kinsey

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