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Path.
I love the principle of “monkey see,
monkey do.” If we are scared to try, if we aren’t
sure or confident, we can impart that to our
club. But if we rise to the occasion, positively
showing, not only how, but why we do certain
tasks, then they can try it for themselves.
Mentoring is the patient guiding principle
of the teacher/student relationship. Modeling
is the action; mentoring is the reason and
understanding needed. Combining these
will bring about that “ah-ha” moment for the
club. The joy of seeing progress, success, and
achievement come about by our hard work.
Be a modeler. Be a mentor.
I invite all coaches to reserve Wednesday
May 12, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It’s
not just another meeting. It’s not just a “how
to” webinar, but a worthwhile gathering
of coaches sharing problems, celebrating
successes, and looking to the future. I’ll be
sending you the link as soon as I receive it.
May you be successful as you continue to
serve as a club coach yourself, and with your
clubs.
ITS APTLY APRIL!!!
B. Lee Coyne ATMS
Just like its cousins, the month of April
has its name derivative. It flows from
Latin and means “to open” in effect.
That is no verbal accident. With the
equinox our Spring has sprung. The
deft daffodils seek out the sunlight as
the soil opens up. With fresh air and
diminished rainfall, we Oregonians
open up our front doors and trek
outside. Let our nostrils likewise open
to sniff the budding flowers.
Birds fly north in search of open fields
and meadows. Ducklings waddle into
open creeks and ponds. Momma Duck
feeds her babies as friendly rivalry
breaks into the open.
Hibernating bears and newly born cubs
have departed their cave openings.
Restaurants are opening their sidewalk
cafes as the weather ups the temps.
Clouds open to greet the sun.
We Toastmasters open our projects
for an exciting speech-to-be. What will
that opening line be this time? Strictly
an open-and-shut case. Ah ha!
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