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Paris: Peut-être Une Autre Fois
(Paris: Perhaps Another Time)
Emilie Taylor, DTM - Immediate Past District Director
There are many, yes many, that could have their It takes only one voice to change a thought
lives changed for the better. or idea to make a difference in the world. Thus,
Currently, we have clubs in 143 countries— the circumstances we are working through have
truly global organization. Due to COVID-19, we opened up more access and opportunity for
will have our first ever virtual convention, a free those that may have not had the resources to buy
online event. Have you had a chance to look at a plane ticket, hotel, food, shots, and whatever
the schedule? Aside from the excellent line up of else is needed to be a part of the big picture of
speakers, my favorite after-hour event, the Sing Toastmasters. The world has fresher air for it as
Along hosted by Past International Director Ted well! Thus breathe in the fresh air of inspiration
Corcoran, is on the agenda. It is a fun in-person of being part of the World Convention!
event, and I am sure we will have fun online as I was remiss to only have a picture of myself
well. Anyone know how to sync 500 Toastmasters with the Flags. I realized I don’t have pictures
onto one musical extravaganza? (Neither do I.) with the flags as the background with any of my
In the future who knows who will join friends. I only have me in it. That is definitely
Toastmasters and have the talent to bring us all something on my to-do list in future conventions.
together, singing. “We are the world, We are the In the meantime, there is PhotoShop and creative
Toastmasters, We are the one’s that change lives cropping if we want a group picture!
for the better!”
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