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FROM THE DESK

The Final Lap

by John Rodke, DTM—Club Growth Director

We are in the final lap of this year’s amazing It has been my
race. Members everywhere are putting in honor to serve as your Club Growth Director.
that last sprint of energy to gain a few more I have grown more as a Toastmaster in the last
members, meeting with gusto to bring clubs back six months, than I have in the last six years. For
to life, and submitting digital stacks of charter those who know me, I push hard in Toastmasters,
paperwork. I am extremely proud of the efforts and in life. This role has taught me how to ride
of the members of this District. Thank you! You the chaos wave. This knowledge has improved
are making our members matter, and delivering every aspect of my life. I highly encourage you
outstanding value to them! to step out of your comfort zone, and into your
TLI was a blast. The early training session growth zone, by stepping into leadership. You
was planned to give maximum opportunity will transcend yourself . . .
for officers and members to be trained before
they start their roles, so they will thrive in the Breathe Deep.
upcoming year. Three takeaways that stuck with
me were:
1. Three deep leadership. Recruit two assis- Seek Peace.
tants to empower for next year. Delegate
to make your life easier. (Especially VPE!) Share Stories.
2. Use fear as a tool for success.
3. Pathways is an opportunity for growth
with minimal differences to the existing
program. Treat it like more advanced
manuals. You have options for your
success.
A huge thank you for the volunteers who Don’t forget to
made this event a success. You Rock!!!!
Makeup Training is being scheduled. Check elect 2017-2018
the D7 calendar for an event near you. You can club officers and
attend any makeup training in the world and get update your officers
credit for your club. I highly encourage you to do
so, and bring non-officers too! This gives them list with Toastmasters
the look behind the veil to see the bigger picture International by June 30,
of Toastmasters and what it can do for them. If 2017
there is no way for you to attend, please reach
out to your Area Director to arrange training.
If you are provided the tools to do a task, it is
much easier to succeed with it. TLI is a wisdom
and actionable leadership and communication
tool extravaganza!

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