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FROM THE DESK



     Embracing Reality. . .





     & Thriving Within It







      John Rodke, DTM
      Program Quality Director






       This is a call to action for DTMs, “seasoned”                meeting has not changed, only how we
       Toastmasters, and those starting down their path.            track our progress. We are all storytellers,
          Reality—Pathways is here, and here to stay.               leaders, and mentors. We need to continue
       We have two options: embrace the new program                 to do all three for our current and new

       or watch our clubs sputter out and fade away. The            members.
       second option is not acceptable. Agreed?                 2.  Lead from the front. Dive into Pathways.
          Here are three ways we can thrive in the midst            Have you already tried and were
       of this change:                                              flummoxed and frustrated (ahem. . .

         1.  Remember that all of the experience,                   Grammarians)?  Please try again and
             growth, and wisdom we developed in the                 ask for help. One amazing speech at the
             traditional program is still applicable. The           Division C Contest presented some sage










































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