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TLI - Another Successful Event

by Phyllis Harmon - DTM—D7 Public Relations Manager

It was 260 attendees, 14 presenters, great To see more TLI pictures, visit ourDistrict 7 Flickr
connections, and tables filled to overflowing account at https://www.flickr.com/gp/128327531@
with food that made Toastmasters Leadership N04/X092n4 [Editor]
Institute on June 25th a very successful event.
The day’s offerings included club officer training
as well as a variety of topics which ranged from
parliamentary procedures, stage presence, table
topics, to leadership sessions. Highlights of
the day were the millennial panel discussion
facilitated by John Rodke’s dad, Rusty Rodke,
DTM who was visiting from District 23 and
the Triple Crown Ceremony where 31 people
received recognition and a triple crown pin.

Incoming District Director, Leanna
Lindquist, shared her “Be Extraordinary”
theme for the coming year. She challenged
us to do what we do all the time, but to do it
extraordinarily well - to put our hearts into
whatever we do, whether it’s being a club officer
or performing a meeting role.

Donna Stark, incoming Program Quality
Director, announced speech contest deadlines,
and promised incentives for clubs that trained all
7 officers before the end of July. Cathy French,
incoming Club Program Director, will help us
grow the district and build member connections
using social media tools. She did a shout out for
volunteers to help the District be successful.

The potluck extravaganza was limited to
lunch, and there was plenty of food for all. Not
having a breakfast buffet seemed to be well
received, eliminating some of the tasks and
prep work for Hospitality Chair Connie Smith
and her volunteers. People had an opportunity
to sit and chat over coffee and breakfast pastries
before the sessions began.

The day ended at 2:45, giving everyone
an opportunity to enjoy the rest of the sunny
afternoon with family and friends.

16 Volume 3 Issue 1 - JULY 2016