Page 13 - 2019 March Voices

FROM THE DESK

Spring into Action!

Emilie Taylor, DTM

Program Quality Director

Spring has sprung! We have recently seen more is highly likely with the group energy and
sunshine, The fruit trees are ready to burst forth enthusiasm that they will reach their goal.
with the pent-up energy of wanting to express Where is your club at? The Moments of Truth
their life’s purpose—Growth and Fruitage. module is a great way to see where the needle is

When I think of Toastmasters and our clubs, pointing in a club. There are little things each
I wish to see them also reaching their highest of us can do to help our clubs be Distinguished
potential. Our clubs become Distinguished • Give the gift of a Toastmaster membership
only by the light that shines from each member. to someone who could use it.

Individual goals reached indeed help the club. • Help club members with their educational
The growth we receive from our activities also goals. Help and encouragement are great
affects us and those around us. There are two powerful gifts that can make a difference
directions that a club can go. Distinguished or in another’s life path.

Extinguished. Where is the needle pointing? • Help other clubs. We cross paths with
We are approaching the 4th quarter of the other clubs. What makes your club great
Toastmaster year. may be just the thing to help another
Where are we with our club goals? club be successful. Volunteer to share

This past week I was at a club meeting and your ideas and gifts. After all, we are all
gave them a club update of where they were in striving to become better.
completing their Distinguished Club Program Something to remember. . . personal goals
(DCP) goals. I was happy to report that the club align with club goals. When you work to become

had reached 7 DCP goals. They are on track to a better speaker, you are lifting the entire club.
achieving all of their educational goals. The We look forward to hearing how your club
caveat is the membership goals. They need used “Spring Into Action” as a viable part of
to have at least 5 new members by June 30. It your 4th Quarter final drive. Have fun with it!

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