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Why Renew?







      Phyllis A. Harmon, DTM

      Editor/Publisher




          It’s time to think about renewing club membership again. If
       you’re like me, you re-evaluate whether you are getting a return on

       your investment (ROI). Unlike other purchased services, the ROI is
       really up to us. Are we taking full advantage of the education being
       offered in the Toastmasters program?
          As a new Toastmaster I surely did. I studied and prepared for

       club roles, wrote and practiced my speeches based on the project
       requirements, and then  performed the roles and delivered my
       speeches to the best of my ability.
          Over time, as I became comfortable with club roles and more

       accomplished in giving presentations, my prep time became shorter
       and shorter. I still write my speeches and practice them but I can do
       that without the structure of Toastmasters.
          So why do I keep renewing? Because I’m selfish. I enjoy listening                          EDITORIAL

       to  what other people share, having connections with a tribe of like-
       minded souls, and lending a hand where needed. I like being part of
       something bigger than myself, contributing to other people’s success,
       and creating new opportunitites to make a difference.

          Am I renewing my memberships? Of course I am. Wouldn’t have
       it any other way!














       Volume 5 Issue 7 January 2019  Monthly Columnists    2018-19 Officers
      Publisher                   Donna Stark, DTM          District Director      Administrative Manager
      Phyllis Harmon, DTM         John Rodke, DTM           John Rodke, DTM        Bob Pugh, ATMS, CL
                                  Emilie Taylor, DTM
      Associate Publisher         Leanna Lindquist, DTM     Program Quality Director  Public Relations Manager
      Brenda Parsons, ACS, ALS    Terry Beard               Emilie Taylor, DTM     Lauralee Norris, IP3
                                  Lauralee Norris, IP3
      Senior Editor                                         Club Growth Director  Voices! is published monthly by District 7
      Phyllis Harmon, DTM         Harvey Schowe, DTM        Cate Arnold, DTM      Toastmasters. First issue published August
                                  James Wantz, DTM                                2014. Submit articles or contact us at
      Associate Editor            B. Lee Coyne, ATMS        Finance Manager       voices@d7toastmasters.org
      Leanna Lindquist, DTM       Paul Fanning, DTM         Karen Semprevivo, DTM





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