by Jim Jameson D25 Pathways Coordinator Some of us ‘old timers may fondly remember the paper manuals. In those pages we could look ahead and see things to come or look back and remember every speech – its title, when and where we gave it, and what project. Pathways does not provide a way to…
by Jim Jameson Pathways Coordinator As we kick off a new Toastmasters year we introduce the new team that will promote and support Pathways across D25. Who are we? Jim Jameson, Dave Papenmeier, David Winkowski, Kelsey Dean, Jennifer Dodd, Celeste Castro, and Greg Pick. (And we still have room for a few more!) Meet the…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are you ending the year hitting the mark for your Pathways goals or falling a little short? Either way, you can continue into the next Toastmasters year by encouraging others with the Pathways program. Not everyone will have had the same success as you. If you would like more success in…
Information below was sent to all members from Toastmasters International 10/27/2021 October 27, 2021 Dear Toastmaster, It’s here! We are excited to announce that the new Pathways Level 1 projects are ready and available. All members who select a new path will have access to these new and revised projects, effective immediately. Level 1 is…
by Greg Pick DTM, Pathways Coordinator Do you want to maximize your growth as a speaker and presenter? You can maximize your growth by ensuring the evaluations you receive are effective. The following steps will help you gain the most from your evaluations: inform your evaluator about the project, discuss specific areas you want to…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Are You Following the same ole path as many others? You may be thinking that in Pathways, there are only 11 paths to choose from and they are pretty much all the same, right? Well, not exactly. Let’s explore. Consider the very first project in all 11 paths, the Icebreaker. It…
by Greg Pick, DTM Pathways Coordinator Are you ready for your dose of leadership? The eleven paths have a defined mixture of communication and leadership, along with electives, that allow you to customize your learning experience to achieve your goals. Beginning with Level 3, the curriculum builds leadership into the Pathways Learning Experience depending on…
by Steven Timmons, DTM Have you ever taken a hike or walked a trail? Most of us have. You are usually following a path that was blazed by someone before you and it is easier than walking there for the first time. However, even a well laid out trail has its pitfalls, and you can…
by Greg Pick, DTM – Pathways CoordinatorDo you have new or existing members who are slowly progressing through their Path? Perhaps they have not even started. The key question you are trying to answer is how to engage them.Best Practice #1 shows a great way to get anyone committed to their progress is to provide…
