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CLUB COACH CORNER

THANKS!!

by Lisa Hutton, ACB, ALB

Gratitude deservingly gets more attention If these qualities sound
than usual when our calendars flip over to like you and you’re interested in being
November. We reserve the fourth Thursday, a club coach please contact me at
as a special day to be with our loved ones, to clubcoachcoordinator@d7toastmasters.org
celebrate all that we are thankful for in our
lives. Conversely, club coaches give thanks
to the club they serve throughout the year Hidden Treasures
and must do so for at least 12 months. This by B. Lee Coyne, ATMS
ongoing pledge and the following attributes Open up your sack of untold goodies
are just a sampling of the skills and qualities this Happy Holiday Season. You may well be
necessary to re-energize a Toastmaster club. surprised by what you find hidden within.
T – Time is an extremely valuable Dedicate one or two December
commodity. The time and commitment that gatherings to the joyous theme of hidden
is extended by a club coach to a struggling treasures in terms of Toastmasters skills.
club (12 members or less) goes far beyond Below are ample examples...
the calculated minutes and hours they spend
to re-energize a club. • Gift of Eloquence. For one having an
H – Heart and the feeling of joy when abundant vocabulary.
connecting with others are necessary • Gift of Modulation. For one aptly
characteristics of a club coach. These core employing voice variety.
values ensure the task of the club achieving • Gift of Self Discipline. For one who
the status of Distinguished or, better are never runs overtime.
done so in a manner that leaves everyone • Gift of Humor. For one who regularly
filled with contentment and happiness. regales the audience.
A – Attitude and knowing how to assess • Gift of Structure. For one adroit at orga-
the members that will be key players to nizing speech content.
revive the club while being able to lead, • Gift of Assessment. For one adept at
delegate and work with even the ‘difficult’ giving fair evaluations.
people is an essential ability for a club coach. • Gift of Creativity. For one manifesting
N – Nurture and encouragement for entertaining Table Topics.
the club and its individual members, as the • Gift of Repartee. For one offering resil-
club rebuilds, are necessary; especially when ient near-brilliant replies.
introducing changes that may be vital to the
club’s survival. We may brainstorm others
K – Kindness goes a long way is a geared to recognize our
sentiment that I like. The process of problem fearless peers. Be a
solving is best achieved by the acceptance human Christmas tree
of a common goal and a kind heart. to all of us. Permit
S – Support and assistance are available that light to shine!
from other members throughout the District

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