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Division D know me. That club members how to acknowledge this and find someone

are at least aware of me and that the Area else?” I chose Option 2. My goal this year is
Directors for Division D feel supported, to continue to choose 2.
appreciated, and enjoyed as people.D ivision
D know me. That Club members are at least What would you share with those who
aware of me and that the Area Directors for are interested in taking on a leadership
Division D feel supported, appreciated, and role next year?

enjoyed as people. I, along with others, have been giving a lot
over the last three years to many spaces in

What are your personal plans and goals our lives. But leadership is rewarding, and
for next year? it is an invaluable learning of self, others,

Recently I felt faced with two/three and groups. You will be forever enriched by
options regarding Toastmasters: the experience. Also, consider this—there

1. Retire. Entirely. No more club, no more may be some who are considering Option 1
Division D. No more Toastmasters. above, but deep down, don’t really want to.
2. Find resolve. Find perseverance. Tap They love Toastmasters. Their friends are
into that which I have known in the here, they find satisfaction here, they find

past, and that which I do not know yet. purpose here, and yet—they are tired, soul
3. Find a replacement. No more Division weary tired. What if YOU could help them
D but keep the club. choose Option 2?
I asked myself, “What message do you

want to talk about later? Do you want to talk
about how to know your limits and speak up
for yourself? Do you want to talk about how
to feel this feeling and move through it? Or,

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