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training session in July and August. I want their goals. I found these open brainstorming
these fourteen sessions to be run by facilitators. sessions helpful in the past, especially during
My vision is for established and experienced contest season. Years ago, I wondered how I
Toastmasters to connect with those new to the could become part of what seemed to be the

role. Also, I want experienced Toastmasters “inner circle” of Toastmasters who were judges
to share their ideas with other established or were working on District projects. I want
members. I’m scheduling these sessions now everyone to be included.
for the D7 website. I am also working with other Fourth, due to expenses, this year’s

Program Quality Directors to share our training education program will be entirely
to expand the number of sessions dramatically. online. However, I hear from many
Second, I want to set up an Open Learning Toastmasters that they want in-person
Management System for the District. I am opportunities to connect with others at live

amazed by the excellent training sessions educational events. One idea that needs
during Toastmasters Learning Institute (TLI) more development is setting up Learning
and other events each year. Unfortunately, Circles where Toastmasters can gather for
their work and effort are lost forever if you potlucks and a fun-planned educational

aren’t present for their educational sessions. program. One idea that I love is Poetry
The Toastmasters who create this content in the Park. These events would be ideal
should get credit for their work and reference for promoting locally in social media
these sessions for their resumes or portfolios. and Meetups. Another idea discussed in

And those who present from outside the D7 my recent VP of Membership training
Toastmasters organization can expand their during the June 2nd and 3rd TLI events
influence and use the session for promotions. was an educational workshop on creating
Third, I want all Toastmasters to have the and conducting community events. I'm

opportunity to learn and grow. That is why I working on the online workshop version
plan monthly Sundays at Six events, similar with twelve people interested in learning
to the Learning Lab sessions held by Lorri how to run educational events. However,
Anderson. For the other three weeks in the this type of training could also be ideal for

month, I plan to be available for members live workshops, facilitated by area directors
to drop into my open Zoom meeting or or divisions.
“office hours.” Members can share ideas or
learn how Toastmasters can help them reach What incentives and recognition are you planning

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