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and the karaoke. Meeting Tomoka Nozawa an

amazing teacher from Japan.
Creating and leading with Swan Island
Toastmasters’ leaders Mentoring 1,2,3 (a
program designed to help new members

complete their first three speeches).
Attending Rose City Toastmasters meetings
(one of the prison clubs) and seeing how they
are working towards creating a better life for

themselves and their families. Watching them of orange fragrant blossoms over my turquoise
speak their truths and face their demons and studio. It should be very romantic. The 500
acknowledge the places they must grow. It is so apricot impression tulips will bloom and have
powerful - I feel blessed every time I go to CRCI. me captive to their beauty as I hang out in the

yard just to watch them and take endless pictures.
As Division D Director, what is your A friend will come over and move my
vision for the Division this year? motorcycle to the front of my house. I am a
To encourage each Area Director to do the bit scared of my driveway—too steep and off

best they can in their role. To acknowledge all camber. I will be able to freely ride and enjoy
their effort and express appreciation. To listen our beautiful twisty roads.
when they are struggling and let them know
that even when it does not go well it is still a What would you share with those who are
valuable space for personal development, and interested in taking on a leadership role

they are not letting people down. next year?
The Confidence Gap—many men try things
What are your personal plans and goals before they have all the skills, and many women
for next year? wait until they are at 100%. Women—If you are

In the summer, I travel to Italy to look for a going to wait until you have 100% of the skills you
modest home to purchase. I have been planning might be waiting forever! Men keep on keeping
this for seven years and I am super excited. on! Good job making things happen.

My mom and my son are traveling to Wales to To keep juicy and be vital—we need to try
explore for a week and then joining me in Italy. new things. Take daring chances—dream big
We are going to have a lovely time. dreams that are not reasonable. Most of the
My garden will receive tons of organic fine people will not try for the larger, scarier spaces.

screened compost for growing vegetables and But if you choose to, then you will see that it is
fruits—I am beyond excited about this. My
Lady of Shalott roses are being trained over my
studio in the backyard. This will create a tumble

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