Page 34 - 2018 September Voices

FROM THE FIELD
FROM THE FIELD

Look Out, Central

Oregon’s a ‘Rumblin’

Corrine Westphal, ACB, CL

In the true spirit of Oregonian “rugged improve, but we’ll stick with a brief introduction

individualism”, Central Oregon, Division I, once of roles, with most time dedicated to breakout
again, sallied forth with a local Toastmasters groups focused on best practices. (88% of
Leadership Institute (TLI) officers training participants preferred or strongly preferred
program on July 28th in Bend, Oregon. interactive, facilitated groups versus formal

Ok, admittedly, creating our local TLI presentations). This format is possible only with
training is less about rugged individualism and everyone’s willingness to do a bit of “homework”
more about plain ol’ practicality. A few of us pre-training, with new officers arriving with
from Central Oregon( CO) attended the Salem already an overview of their responsibilities.

District 7 TLI in June. It’s fabulous to be part of a We were delighted to welcome James Wantz
large group of people who share a dedication to from District, who gave a Pathways presentation.
Toastmasters. But, the reality is that most of us The information he provided gave many an extra
are east of the Cascades and can’t always make shot of motivation to continue on and embrace

our way over the mountain. So (forgive fractured the system.
phrase), if Mohammed can’t make it over the A post-TLI anonymous (SurveyMonkey)
mountain, then we needed to figure out how to survey provided invaluable overall feedback
circumvent that mountain. And from that, CO that supported our efforts and gave constructive

TLI sprang! criticisms and suggestions that we’ll implement
This is officially our second summer TLI (we next time to create even better learning.
had to cancel our winter TLI due to a snowstorm “I was so excited with our recent TLI event in
that prevented officers from even traveling across Bend!” Frank Waterer, Division I Director said.

town), and we’re feeling good. “Holding our TLI trainings locally will ensure
With leadership from division, area and club that we get our greatest possible participation.
levels and support from district, we have a tight We are confident that District will continue to
program which we’ll continue to tweak and give their full support to our efforts.”

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