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TRANSCENDING YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Bridges

John Rodke, DTM - District Director

Bridges are feats of architectural triumph that legacy of leadership and learning, while having

link two spots that would typically be impassable fun along the way, please let me know.
or very difficult to go between. These fantastic Many of our members are heading to Chicago
structures, if built well, stand the test of time. for the Toastmasters International Convention
Chinese, Greek, and Roman bridges have been on August 22nd. If a member of your club is

used daily for thousands of years! Bridges are not attending, they can be your designated proxy for
just made of wood, iron, or stone, they are also electing our new slate of International Officers.
made between people by people. Interpreters, If you do not have a member of your club
teachers, and leaders all bridge the gaps in our attending, I can be your bridge/representative

understanding. These amazing individuals if you designate it on the proxy form.
bring us over the chaotic waves of learning to An enormous thank you to our Area and
the steady ground of competence because they Division Directors and their teams for putting
are willing to share their knowledge and coax us on officer training. They have done an excellent

along. As Toastmasters, we are bridge builders job of providing the information we need to have
within our community. We help our members a successful year and answer the “WHY” of each
find their voices and share their stories as leaders. of our members by providing positive value to
These leaders go outside of Toastmasters and each member, at every meeting, and helping

are/become the critical bridges in their careers, them thrive.
families, and volunteer organizations. I ask you My fellow bridges—fellow Toastmasters—I
to think about what you are generating the next encourage you to dive into your “WHY” and
time you mentor a member. You are a bridge enjoy spanning your unknowns and bringing

with a positive impact that can potentially last our fellow members along for the journey.
thousands of years.
We are calling for four more bridges as Area
Directors. If you are up to helping create a lasting

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