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FIELD NOTES
To Begin at the End—
Voices! Renewal
Leela Seeber, IP4
Even a happy ending has some bitter
sweetness to it as we realize that this is
the last issue published by editor Phyllis
Harmon. It is the last time we will see Voices! magazine will come out quarterly
Phyllis' smiling face on the editorial page. It with an edition released each season. Voices! will
has been almost a decade since she launched continue to deliver the same in-depth reporting
Voices! If each editorial is at least 500 words and with many of the same contributors as in
she wrote one each month, that is 55,000 words previous years. We look forward to welcoming
that she has gifted us over her editorial career. new and developing writers to our pages.
In addition, she has bestowed on us a mosaic Two divisions will be spotlighted in each
of words and illustrations by creating a quality issue. We want to ignite grassroots involvement,
magazine month after month. especially from the members in the divisions
At the summit of her years of editing that we are highlighting. We will seek out
experience, Phyllis decided to step back and your articles, club photos, and volunteers for
mentor the next generation—which is Jennifer member exposés. We believe that you will
Schmidt and me, Leela Seeber. Jennifer has a enjoy seeing more articles about and/or written
degree in journalism and is a freelance writer. by your colleagues. These are articles that you
She has been a columnist for Voices! for the past can share with prospective members and your
two years. I have a B.A. in English. extended circle so they can learn more about
While we like Voices! just the way it is, we Toastmasters.
are making a few changes. For the 2023-2024 Change can invoke a variety of emotions. We
District 7 year, we will take a two-pronged encourage you to share your gratitude for the
approach to communication. The timeliest achievements of Phyllis and her team. Jennifer
information will be delivered in a newsletter or and I ask for your support as we begin at the end.
bulletin format. This will include lists of new
members, education awards, recognitions, open
houses, and other current events. The newsletter
will come out at least monthly.
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