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MEET THE D7 2022-23 TRIO

Phyllis Harmon, DTM, PDG

Lorri Andersen, DTM
District 7 Director

In the following pages, you will learn more about the top three

leaders of District 7. Each was asked generic and specific questions
about their vision for the coming year.

Lorri Andersen, DTM - District 7 Director

Please tell us about Lorri
At one of my previous companies, I told a friend I wanted

to do more in my job and have more responsibilities. She
paused, looked at me, and said “Lorri, you need to join
Toastmasters.” I answered, “that is exactly what I do not need

to do!” I knew what I needed and Toastmasters, in my mind
was not it. I thought about it for a while and concluded she
was right. Looking back, I was the only person in the 5th
grade who called in sick the day I was to present my oral
book report. I decided it was time to face the fear of public

speaking.
I visited a meeting at an open Intel club that was near
my company. When I walked into the room, the lights were

on, and people were smiling and laughing. It was a good
sign. They talked about giving speeches. I let them know I
hadn’t given a speech. I was told not to worry; they would
show me how.
That’s how my journey began. I joined in the year 2000
Dave Bones, DTM Jim Robison, DTM although due to family, work changes, and schedules, it was 2008
Club Growth Director
Program Quality Director before I jumped in with both feet. This time I had a new job with

ONE COMMUNITY
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