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Michelle Alba-Lim, Lt. Governor Education/Training
Time certainly flies when contests are usually better attended and more
we’re having fun. fun. Plus, you get a “sneak preview” of
It
seemed like last week that contestants from other clubs. Needless to say,
we were starting the 2014- you need to communicate with your area
governor to ensure that your contestants are
2015 Toastmasters year.
Now summer is over. ready and available to compete at the area level.
Here are some cool D7 happenings…. Based on feedback received, we will either
Club Officer Training, Round 1—Thanks to the continue this “no deadlines” practice during the
enthusiastic efforts of district, division, area, and spring contest season or revert to setting
deadlines for club and area contests. Be sure to
club leaders (including past leaders), a good
number of club officers were trained by August 31. respond when we send out a brief survey after
ever
Compliments to yone involved with the fall conference.
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) or officer D7 Celebration of Leadership on Saturday,
Sept. 13! You are all invited to join Scott
training - be it as presenters, coordinators, or
participants. Kudos to clubs that had at least four Alexander, Phyllis Harmon, and Michelle Alba-
officers trained. You have brought your clubs a Lim in recognizing and celebrating the
step closer to being a Distinguished Club this year! members who did incredible work in District 7
As soon as we have verified all round 1 training last Toastmasters year (2013-2014). The event is
records, we will announce the names of clubs with from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Enjoy inspiring
four or more officers trained. Special recognition mini-speeches by fellow D7 members. Be there
to clubs with all seven officers trained. Within the to applaud last year's area and division
month, you will receive a “7 for D7” ribbon that governors, and many other special awards
you can proudly display on your club banner. including Rookie of the year and Toastmaster of
trained
If you are a club officer who did not get the year. Who knows? You might be an award
by August 31, please get in touch with me. While recipient yourself!
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for a social hour to
your club can no longer receive credit for your
connect with fellow Toastmasters, share your
training, you will nonetheless benefit from
learning more about your officer role. experiences, and learn from theirs. We look
forward to seeing you on Saturday, September
Humorous Speaking and Table Topics
Contests—This fall contest season, there are no 13th at the Frog Pond Church on 6750
deadlines set for club and areas. Clubs and Boeckman Rd, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070!
areas are empowered to choose dates that will Attendance is free. To ensure that we have
enough seats (and of course FOOD!), do
best serve members - provided these are
scheduled before the next contest level. For preregister .
example, if a division contest is set on October Toastmasters District 7 Fall Conference 2014
25, all area contests within that division must be Mark your calendars! Saturday, November 8 is
completed before October 25. Check out the D7 Toastmasters District 7 Fall Conference 2014 -
calendar for division contest schedules. Bigger, Bolder, Better! Discover how you can
dream BIGGER, act BOLDER and become a
Where feasible, consider collaborating with
BETTER
neighboring clubs to hold joint contests. Joint communicator, leader, and
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Michelle Alba-Lim, Lt. Governor Education/Training
Time certainly flies when contests are usually better attended and more
we’re having fun. fun. Plus, you get a “sneak preview” of
It
seemed like last week that contestants from other clubs. Needless to say,
we were starting the 2014- you need to communicate with your area
governor to ensure that your contestants are
2015 Toastmasters year.
Now summer is over. ready and available to compete at the area level.
Here are some cool D7 happenings…. Based on feedback received, we will either
Club Officer Training, Round 1—Thanks to the continue this “no deadlines” practice during the
enthusiastic efforts of district, division, area, and spring contest season or revert to setting
deadlines for club and area contests. Be sure to
club leaders (including past leaders), a good
number of club officers were trained by August 31. respond when we send out a brief survey after
ever
Compliments to yone involved with the fall conference.
Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) or officer D7 Celebration of Leadership on Saturday,
Sept. 13! You are all invited to join Scott
training - be it as presenters, coordinators, or
participants. Kudos to clubs that had at least four Alexander, Phyllis Harmon, and Michelle Alba-
officers trained. You have brought your clubs a Lim in recognizing and celebrating the
step closer to being a Distinguished Club this year! members who did incredible work in District 7
As soon as we have verified all round 1 training last Toastmasters year (2013-2014). The event is
records, we will announce the names of clubs with from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Enjoy inspiring
four or more officers trained. Special recognition mini-speeches by fellow D7 members. Be there
to clubs with all seven officers trained. Within the to applaud last year's area and division
month, you will receive a “7 for D7” ribbon that governors, and many other special awards
you can proudly display on your club banner. including Rookie of the year and Toastmaster of
trained
If you are a club officer who did not get the year. Who knows? You might be an award
by August 31, please get in touch with me. While recipient yourself!
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for a social hour to
your club can no longer receive credit for your
connect with fellow Toastmasters, share your
training, you will nonetheless benefit from
learning more about your officer role. experiences, and learn from theirs. We look
forward to seeing you on Saturday, September
Humorous Speaking and Table Topics
Contests—This fall contest season, there are no 13th at the Frog Pond Church on 6750
deadlines set for club and areas. Clubs and Boeckman Rd, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070!
areas are empowered to choose dates that will Attendance is free. To ensure that we have
enough seats (and of course FOOD!), do
best serve members - provided these are
scheduled before the next contest level. For preregister .
example, if a division contest is set on October Toastmasters District 7 Fall Conference 2014
25, all area contests within that division must be Mark your calendars! Saturday, November 8 is
completed before October 25. Check out the D7 Toastmasters District 7 Fall Conference 2014 -
calendar for division contest schedules. Bigger, Bolder, Better! Discover how you can
dream BIGGER, act BOLDER and become a
Where feasible, consider collaborating with
BETTER
neighboring clubs to hold joint contests. Joint communicator, leader, and
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