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each of the Pathways Proponents gained from              and Communication. Together, we will plan fun

      this year-long experience. These were critical           and educational activities that bring us together
      skills to have in uncertain times.                       as one Division. It will be our combined effort
          I have enjoyed the privilege of working in           that pushes us to 'Dream Big and Achieve

      several other District leadership roles. I have          Together!'
      served as an Area Director and Toastmasters                  There are guest presentations at our
      Leadership Institute (TLI) Elective Curriculum           monthly meetings to provide information
      Coordinator, 2021. I served as the Annual                in the areas of education, leadership, and
      Conference Trio-pardy Game Show                          communication. These presentations are aimed

      Coordinator, 2021. I was elated to be named              at living up to the created vision for service to
      the D7 Toastmaster Rookie of the Year, 2021.             the Division F Membership.
      Currently, I am serving as the D7 Division

      F Director and in D1, I serve as President of
      Platform Speakers. I have a wonderful team
      of five Area Directors (Arne Bostrom, AD 71,
      Lakeitha Ruffin AD 72, Emily Cargill AD 73,
 Gwen and her 93-year old mother, Fay Avington  Lisa Busenbark, AD 74, and Jenna Owen AD

      75). The team of District leaders amazes me
      with their willingness to share their time and
      talents to help with the success of members

      and Clubs in Division F.

      As Division F Director, what is your vision

      for the Division this year?
                                                                   Division F Leadership Picnic 8/6/2022
          The Division F Team and I worked to create

      the mission and vision that we recite at monthly
      meetings and follow as we carry out our work             What are your personal plans and goals
      in the Division. Our theme is to ‘Rise Toward            for next year?

      Excellence’ using the Toastmasters’ core values              My personal plans and goals are to
      (Integrity, Respect, Service, and Excellence)            grow my business. I am passionate about
      as a guide throughout the year. Our Mission              teaching, coaching, and training individuals
      Statement is ‘To develop processes that allow            and organizations in the art of effective
      us to work together to achieve Distinguished             communication. My Toastmasters plans and

      status and support personal growth.'                     goals are to leverage the skills learned over
          Our Vision Statement is 'As a Division,              my Toastmasters journey to continue in a
      we will establish goals, create strategies, and          leadership role this next year.  I believe we

      empower each other in Education, Leadership,             have an opportunity to reimagine how to grow



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