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A Year of Inspiration Where New Experiences Shined

Jennifer Schmidt, EH2

also had its first learned more about Canva techniques, I became
official meeting hooked. When my term as Vice President of
as a chartered Public Relations ended, I missed creating the
club in July. I weekly posts for our meetings. I was able to dip

volunteered to be my toe back in by promoting the “Music That
the Toastmaster Inspires You” meeting as Toastmaster of the week.
even though I didn’t I created several ads promoting the meeting
think it should along with engaging in a fantastic Broadway

be me. Because Musical Challenge with New Horizons member
as the first official Ralph Galantine. The total interactions leading
meeting, I thought a up to the meeting included 74 comments in
club officer or other our Facebook group which made this a highly

dignitary should anticipated meeting. During the meeting
have that honor. everyone added their favorite song title and
But PR Masters artist into the chat, and I created a Canva mixed
didn’t agree and tape post with all their songs. It was gratifying

encouraged me to take on the role. I appreciated to share a true takeaway that everyone could
their confidence in me, and I was honored to use in the future.
do it. Also, in mid-August I was a co-presenter Takeaway: Keeping my skills sharp and engagement
for a separate PR Masters Canva seminar along level high promotes an atmosphere of fun.

with Maren Zieba and Andrea Matthews. I loved
working with both Maren and Andrea as we Each 2021 memory helps to remind me why
shared our best practices for Canva projects with Toastmasters is important. It’s not just about
forty other Toastmasters. learning new skills. It’s also about growing

Takeaway: New experiences will be surprising even stronger as a person. Every speech shares a little
when you’re not sure how it will turn out. part of my story, every evaluation is a learning
opportunity, and every connection makes each
Developing Canva skills and experience a special one. I hope all of you enjoy
embracing social media many new Toastmasters experiences in 2022!

This year I have fully embraced the design
application Canva, even though, in the beginning
I was hesitant about creating Facebook posts. As I

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