by Steven Timmons, DTM The real question to start with is, “Where Do You Want to Go?”. You see, it is always about having a goal and then creating a plan to get you there. Pathways is simply a tool and it is partly up to you (as with every tool) to figure out how…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Pathways Coordinator Have you read or heard the following statements? It is easier to keep a valued member than to find new members; Get members involved early to keep their interest and allow them to see the value in our program; and Toastmasters provides an excellent program that leads to better…
by Diana Wilson, SR4 Mentoring has always been a vital part of education in Toastmasters. Each club approaches mentoring in a different way. There are casual mentors that take new members under their wing and help them learn the ins and outs of club membership. This kind of mentor is an integral part of any…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator The Vice President Education is the Base Camp Manager. Your duties include approving Level Completion requests and monitoring their progress. Outside of Pathways you ensure they meet their goals by giving them speaking opportunities. The President and Secretary provide backup to and have access to Base…
by Greg Pick, DTM, Past District Director, Pathways Coordinator Calvin Dorsey had progressed through Pathways rapidly – he has completed three paths in the last 18 months. Consequently, we wanted to know how he motivated himself and overcame his fear of speaking. Questions and Answers When you started speaking how did you overcome any fear…
By Joyce Trimble, DTM, Outreach Chair BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR… Ever wished for something, got it but WAIT … that’s not what I meant? Such was the case recently at Mr. Cooper Speaks. One of our members wanted to complete his Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB), not because he had visions of completing his…
By Steven Timmons, DTM Have you struggled with how to get new members into your club? Pathways can help. It is a great program and a great tool for recruiting. You can attract people to join Toastmasters whether they are a guest in your club or people you meet on the street. We will break…
by Andra Beatty, Area 42 Director 2018-2019 I remember the moment I heard the exciting news about the Toastmasters Pathways program. We were all excited, a little apprehensive because the words changed, and modernization was involved. After all, Toastmasters had not made a major education change since 1924. What would we do; how would we learn without…
by Emily Murray, DTM I have been in Toastmasters now on and off for over 15 years. I started my journey in Taiwan and was also a member in New Zealand and Oregon before moving to Texas. I have also visited clubs all over the world- literally. As part of the DTM process you have…
