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The Magazine for Communicators and Leaders! .
November 2021
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Articles
Inspired by You!
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EVALUATION AND INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTESTS
coming SOON to a stage near you.
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What do you Dare to Dream?
Who remembers the 2019 Conference theme, Dare to Dream? What is your dream? What do you dream about becoming when you grow up?
As we grow, our dreams change. Our goals change. As a child, I wanted to learn to drive. As a teen, I wanted to be a journalist, I really wanted to be Gloria Campos. Some of you will get that reference; she was a TV News anchor and I wanted to be her! As a twenty-something, I wanted to be a mom. In my early 30s, I wanted to open a Coffee House and now in my late 40s I want to be a licensed sport pilot! My goals changed with age.
Our Toastmasters Goals change as well. In our early days, our goals may be to learn to write a speech and present a speech. We focus on what WE get out of our membership.
Then we step into leadership and take on an officer role.
My journey began as I was the charter club president of Something to Talk About. Then someone tapped me on the shoulder, and said, “You should be an Area Director.” Until then, the thought never crossed my mind! Soon, I earned my DTM and served as Conference Chair. I ran for Division A Director, then someone gave me a call and said, “You should run for PQD.” Now, I serve as District Director. Not bad for someone who, in 2016, had NO IDEA that these Toastmaster goals were a thing or even that they were in her future!
If you attended the Summit, you had the opportunity to join us for a Leadership Panel where some of these leadership roles and many others were discussed. Check the home page for information about running for elected office or information about the other leadership opportunities are available in District 25.
Set your goals, dare to dream, and envision yourself accomplishing your goals! District 25, I challenge you to step away from your comfortable space and push yourself into action. Surround yourself with people who want your success and who will help keep you accountable! Give some thought to what special set of skills YOU can use to serve District 25 and our members!
If not you, then who? As always, I am Inspired by YOU!
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A Labor of Love with Roanoke Texas Toastmasters
Spending Labor Day with the Roanoke Texas Toastmasters was a labor of love. This healthy Toastmasters club embodies a small-town welcome that allows all to hone and enhance their skills in a safe and supportive environment.
We had the opportunity to learn from two prepared speeches during this meeting. The first was given by Keith Clay, a relatively new toastmaster, who shared with us how to develop a growth mindset regaling us with tip highlighted by personal examples. The second was given by a more experienced toastmaster, Michele Harris-Hall, who entertained us with an ice breaker speech explaining why her name is spelled with only one L and how toastmasters has helped her express herself. She reminded us that we are only as good as our last speech.
A unique feature of this meeting was the 2–4-minute educational spotlight, which provided us a quick overview of a path’s anatomy. Each level is a building block of skills leading to mastery and expertise of the path’s goals.
The table topics section was full of dramatic expression by a former professional actor from NY and Michael Hall explaining that the ideal workweek depends on the job.
The evaluations provided were encouraging, giving each speaker positive reinforcement as well as feedback to grow on. This 18-year-old club has the stamina of a great club providing education and support to all levels of the toastmaster program.
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November
Outstanding Member
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OCTOBER TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS
Lola Stone
Ryan Lee Fregia
Rhonda McCarty Sandra Weinstein |
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We are Inspired by You
You will receive this special recognition pin at the 2022 Annual Awards Banquet.
Wear it with pride!
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Flame of Awareness
A new D25 Club Recognition
Fan the Flame!
One club from each division will be chosen at random. That club will be visited and asked if all officers have read the latest issue of Hot Topics. If yes, the club will receive a $15 TI gift certificate and will be recognized as a recipient of the Flame of Awareness. There will only be one recipient per division; if the club does not meet the requirement, no Flame of Awareness will be awarded.
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HOLIDAY CONTEST
Details in the December issue of Hot Topics
December 21, 2021.
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