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Mid-Year District Leader Changes
Cathy French, DTM Steps
Down as Club Growth John Rodke, DTM
Director Appointed to
by Leanna Lindquist, District Director Fill Club Growth
Director Role
Sometimes life throws you a Toastmasters International
curve ball. Such is the case for our requires the vacant office
Club Growth Director Cathy French, of Club Growth Director be
DTM. She brought her energy, filled as quickly as possible.
enthusiasm and experience to the The recommendation was to
Trio. She introduced us to BINGO, move a Division Director into
peppered the District with transit the role.
ads and helped start new clubs. John Rodke, DTM, Division B Director, has been
Her presence in the District is well appointed to fill the vacancy. John joined Toastmasters
known. in 2010. He is a member of University of Oregon Club
Unfortunately for us, Cathy’s health and Yawn Patrol. He has served in many club officer
care provider has recommended she roles, and as the 2013-14 Area 31 Governor. Donna and
take time off to attend to her health I look forward to continuing the road to President’s
and well being. She leaves a hole in Distinguished with John as part of the Trio.
the fabric of the Trio. Donna and
I will miss working with her and Welcome John!
planning for the success of our
members. The following excerpt is from the April 2015 issue of Voices!
We wish Cathy all the best and
hope she will soon be back to her I am a Storyteller. The exchange of wisdom between
old self. individuals is beautiful, ancient, and essential to our
modern lives. Toastmasters is where I have honed this craft
for the last six years. I have had the pleasure to exchange
stories with thousands of people through this wonderful
organization. . . My speech filled, and wisdom adsorbing
journey with Toastmasters has enabled me to earn my
DTM, serve in the positions of Area 31 Governor and all
club officer positions except Treasurer (future growth),
and coach and charter clubs. I have learned and practiced
the ways to create successful leaders and thriving club
environments. I would like to share this wisdom with my
Division and District. Using the educational materials
coupled with imagination, motivation, and inspiration,
L-R - Cathy French, Leanna I know we can improve the experience for the whole
Lindquist, and Donna Stark at August Toastmaster member spectrum. From veteran to rookie,
2016 Toastmasters International if we challenge ourselves to take chances, set and achieve
Convention, Washington, DC
goals, and have fun along the way, we will THRIVE!
John Rodke, DTM
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