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LET'S TALK
A Year to Remember
Lorri Andersen, DTM - District 7 Director
July 1, 2023, marks the beginning of the new relationships prosper:
Toastmaster year. Much has happened, new “We provide a supportive and positive
leaders have been installed, and it's time to learning experience in which members are
work on our next set of new goals. empowered to develop communication and
It is during this time of year I like to leadership skills, resulting in greater self-
reflect on the goals we have accomplished confidence and personal growth.” [1]
and review what I have learned throughout The supportive and positive learning
my participation this past year. experience begins at the club level when
If you look closer into the communication those that have been in Toastmasters reach
and listening skills we practice and develop out and build relationships with those that
at every club meeting, can you see how are new or need support, and it develops
they have made a difference in your own when we help others achieve their goals
community, friendships, and family? and show the ‘fun’ we have in learning and
The one thing I truly love about growing together.
Toastmasters is the people I meet. When our That is how I see individuals having a
new guests join, the relationships we build positive learning experience: experienced
with them are what make the difference Toastmasters reach out and share the vision,
in our clubs. Our Club Mission statement mentor, and help new members, and then
is what makes our Clubs shine and our pay it forward.
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