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FROM THE DESK

“To-Do” Lists &

Other Thoughts

John Rodke, DTM

Program Quality Director

Springtime is the time to finish projects and We have limited time opportunities for
prepare for upcoming adventures. Today I ask members to become Area Directors and help
you to think on the Toastmaster projects you our clubs thrive. Are you ready to derive the full
have almost completed, and what leadership value from the Toastmasters program and launch

adventures you would like to embark upon. We yourself into leadership beyond your club? If so,
have until June 30th to finish up and submit let me know as soon as possible so we can help
awards for our clubs and carry on or establish you reach and exceed your leadership goals.
traditions of success. The excitement is in the air to achieve the

I have a to-do-list habit, addiction, Triple A Award. We look forward to celebrating
compulsion—call it what you will. The our members who have achieved this once in a
satisfaction derived from crossing off a project lifetime award at TLI. Will you be one of our
from that list is worth relishing. I encourage you recipients?

to examine your to-do list and see what we can Are there members of your network who
do to help you cross off some items and revel in would benefit from Toastmasters? In the last
the victories! three weeks, I have had three entrepreneur
We had an enthusiastic turnout for our Spring friends of mine attend meetings and learn about

Conference. Thank you to all who attended and how they can thrive in Toastmasters. Don’t
to the volunteers who worked together to make keep this amazing opportunity a secret…. Psst…
it a success. Sharing your enthusiasm works!
Let’s keep this amazing energy flowing at Cheers to crossing off your Toastmasters

our June 9th Toastmasters Leadership Institute to-do-list, gaining the maximum value for your
(TLI) at Wilsonville High School. efforts, and embarking on new adventures in
leadership and communication!

“Rename your “To-Do” list to your “Opportunities” list. Each day is a treasure chest

filled with limitless opportunities; take joy in checking many off your list.”

Steve Maraboli

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