Page 10 - June 2019

TRANSCENDING YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Transitions

John Rodke, DTM - District Director

“Change of pace, change of direction, and This support is priceless. My deepest
transitioning quickly, creates success in games, gratitude for our team of leaders who have
and in life.” - Kazurnari Maeda. been supporting our members in finding their
Kazurnari, a 5’ 4”, 220-pound wrecking ball “WHY.” The changes of pace we experienced

of muscle, energy, and determination was my with transitioning to one Conference and spring
rugby coach for five years in college. This Doctor contests was a big shift, and we succeeded. I
of Mechanical Engineering and mentor for encourage you to thank our Conference and
hundreds of students used this as his key lesson Contest organizers, they did an outstanding job.

to impart to people. Our change of direction into the unknown
The last three years in the Trio has proven waters of Pathways is seeing success with new
this statement true thousands of times. The members and seasoned storytellers. This is
District Trio, or Triage team, is in constant awesome to experience. The realignment and

transitional flux. Every day, every hour, and club adjustment committees did a wonderful
every minute, making decisions on what job of restructuring our District for success. The
will be the most effective use of time to help Triage leaders of Area and Division Directors
support our members. This mental triage is a listened, learned, and led our members. They

shared experience with every human. What created a legacy of success that can be duplicated
is invaluable about leadership is it lets you and built upon next year.
expand the influence of those decisions beyond Lastly, I want to thank Emilie Taylor, Cate
yourself and your immediate family and friends. Arnold, Lauralee Norris, Karen Semprevivo,

Practicing this expansion of influence within Bob Pugh, and Donna Stark for their unwavering
an organization designed for you to succeed is support and growth this year. You are an awesome
amazing. I wholeheartedly encourage you to try team! It has been an honor serving with you!
out this opportunity to grow. You have amazing Our District has been out of its comfort zone,

potential and Toastmasters is designed to help and into its growth zone all year! I celebrate this
you achieve it. The members of your District transition and look forward to what will arise
want you to! How can we help support your next year.
“WHY” for Toastmasters?

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