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FROM THE FIELD

20 Years and Going Strong

Leanna Lindquist, DTM

It’s the people who make a club. Nothing could president. The base was 9 members.
have been more apparent than when members, Area Governor Scott Stevenson helped
past and present, celebrated Marylhurst change it all. He brought in two club coaches

Toastmasters Clubs’ 20th anniversary. and joined the club. The club achieved the status
The setting was the historic McLean House of Presidents Distinguished and ended the year
in West Linn on October 4th. Honored guests with 22 members. 2018 made it year 12. Being
included Gary Schmidt, DTM, Past International Presidents Distinguished is part of the club DNA.

President, Phyllis Harmon, DTM, Past District
Governor, and Emilie Taylor, DTM, Program A District 7 Legend Retires

Quality Director. A slide show highlighting As the song goes, “all good things must end
proud moments, fun events, and familiar faces someday.” Scott Stevenson has officially retired

was shared. Gary Schmidt told the story how as from his 21 year stint as a Toastmaster. He has
an Area Governor he helped start the club. been the backbone of our club for many years.
Michael Lindquist recalled the club was If you have attended a District 7 event in the
struggling when he served as the 2006-2007 club past 10 years Scott almost surely played a role.

After serving three years in the
Trio he chaired the Leadership
Committee, the Realignment
Committee, the Credentials

Committee, and provided years
of treasurer training at TLI. Scott
was the “go to” guy for all things
Toastmasters.

Club president Lisa Hutton
shared her personal experiences
knowing Scott. “The first time I
visited Marylhurst Toastmasters I

was asked to be the timer. I guested
a few more times and joined in
June of 2011. It was good timing
for me as well as the club. Soon

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