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Suzanne Loeb, DTM Dave Bones, DTM
Suzanne , DTM
members and Clubs. Each Club can customize
what the role means for their Club based on its Proponent this year, and I strongly encourage
specific needs. The VPP can support the VPE and anyone with passion for Pathways to engage in

VPM in their responsibilities or be a standalone this leadership opportunity.
Path Master who serves as a guide and resource
to fellow members when they have questions or Suzanne Loeb- Division G, Pathways
need support. The VPP can help members align Proponent

their personal and/or professional goals with My experience over the last year, as
the Pathways education program to maximize the Division G representative, has been
the value and benefit they get out of their overwhelmingly positive. Although there has
Toastmasters experience. It can even be used to been whining and moaning about the loss of the

“try on” on a leadership role before taking on a familiar Toastmasters manual system and the
Club officer role. It really can be anything the clunky online learning system, people typically
Club needs it to be to ensure a challenging and settle in and make the best of it. So why do some
satisfying experience. people leave, and others stay? Those who remain

love and embrace the Toastmasters culture and
Beth Pinchot- Division F, Pathways mission. Most of all, they enjoy being around
Proponent people who are positive and share their values.
While we all have busy lives, the Toastmasters
of Division F are uniquely busy. These busy Dave Bones- Division H, Pathways
commuter Clubs are all in Downtown Portland. Proponent

With members fully motivated and ready to It has been an honor working with the
learn, overcoming the challenges of Pathways Pathways Proponents Committee team this year.

navigation has been the biggest challenge. VPPs I am encouraged by the growth of the Clubs I
in this Division are most successful when they had a chance to work with Division H. It has
can comfortably navigate Base Camp. Rigorous been special to me in connecting with those that
and comprehensive new member onboarding, asked for help with Pathways and Base Camp

including Pathways’ instruction, members basics. As well, I learned to listen to those that
are well equipped to experience ongoing still do not feel resolved in using Base Camp.
connection and success in their Club. It has been The innovation this year, utilizing a Club VPP
a pleasure to serve as the Division F Pathways was exciting.

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