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LET'S TALK
Toastmasters:
Learning and Integrity
Lorri Andersen, DTM - District 7 Director
Do you love Fall as much as I do, especially forward to each new issue of the Toastmasters
those days that feel like summer? Those of you magazine, which I can’t wait to read. I have
who have lived in the Northwest for any length found this magazine to be a great source of
of time have experienced some nice days that positive information. I encourage you to check
October and November can bring. out the October issue. There is so much to learn
The first twelve weeks of the Toastmaster from it. I love to read the column written by our
year are now in the rear view mirror. The International President Matt Kinsey, DTM, who
next twelve weeks, October, November, and took office in August. He shares his thoughts
December are in our headlights. Time seems to and feelings on our core values and encourages
move at lightning speed when we are working us to always act with Integrity.
on our goals. Have you identified your next Here is International President Matt Kinsey's
quarter goals? video. I encourage you to listen to it and get to
Fall reminds me of going back to school. know him. He has a huge heart and a passion
It is the time of year when school and college for Toastmasters.
students focus on their goals. I am a strong I have been with my Company for over
proponent of higher education. I really enjoyed fifteen years. During that time, I haven’t always
my time at the University, and I love learning. had a manager or a supervisor. I learned to
So every Fall I think about being back in school. work independently, checking in every so
This year I am focused on achieving our often with my Vice Present. Just recently, a new
District Mission. I won't enroll at the University Supervisor was hired for my Team. I now get
this Fall but I will continue learning. I look the learning experience of working with him.
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