EducationPathways

The Tale of Two Pathways

by Steven Timmons, DTM, Public Relations Manager Do you expect everything to be easy and laid out for you? Of course not, you likely expect that you are going to have to work to add value to your life. Today, I will share with you the story of two different pathways participants. Two club members…

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Division Contest Winners!

By Diana Patton, DTM, District Webmaster It’s been an exciting contest season. Club winners moved to Area contests then winners from 35 Area Table Topics and International Contests completed the seven Division level contests. Our Division contest winners will compete during the Annual District Conference. Friday night May 3, is the Table Topics contest. Saturday…

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District EventsWorkshops

Reflection on “Rules of the Road” Workshop

by Chris Raneri, DTM, Program Quality Director I have enjoyed all of the Club Success Workshop presentations this year and last week was no exception.  Each workshop has taught our clubs something useful and something that could assist their clubs or the district. During this session, Distinguished Toastmasters Jodie Sanders and Cindy Hinckley skillfully weaved…

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EducationPathways

Are You a New Base Camp Manager?

By Greg Pick, DTM, Immediate Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator You have now become the Vice President Education.  As the individual who is also the base camp manager some of your duties include helping members achieve their goals by giving them speaking opportunities and by tracking their progress.  Although the President and Secretary back up…

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My Service Journey

by Andra Beatty, ACS-ALB, Area 42 Director Have you ever been given a deadline that pushed you toward achieving your goals at warp speed? I have or at least that is how this last year has felt to me. So many things to do. So many things accomplished and just a few more to do…

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