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Toastmasters who are also perfecting their speaking enjoy the journey. Toastmasters is a wonderful
skills. way to try different activities and explore various
interests. Maybe you’ll embrace more speaking
Organize a club event opportunities, or you’ll be part of a planning
committee, or work on your skills at the club level.
Perhaps you want to organize an open house for No matter the path you choose, always decide to
your club to give potential new members a sneak have fun along the way!
peek of what your club has to offer. Or you might
want to sponsor a separate event with a guest
speaker who is a leader in their field for a Q&A
session. Every great event needs both a plan and the
people who are willing to coordinate the details to
ensure its success.

Give a presentation

Maybe you’re an expert in a particular field and
want to help at a community event by giving a
presentation. Of course, you could always test out
your delivery at the club level on how to enhance
your topic before the event. Your speech could also
help establish your expertise, especially if you’re
seeking a leadership position within the community.

Design a DTM Strategy

Becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster is not
something that happens immediately. It involves
different steps to achieve that designation. If you
want to become a DTM, the new year is a great
time to start talking to your mentor and planning a
strategy to achieve that goal.

Enjoy the journey

Whatever choice you make this year, be sure to

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