Feb 3, 2022
Hello
Be it Toastmasters or work or personal, the best way to help us achieve what we want is by setting goals. Goal setting not only keeps us on track, but it motivates us. It can also improve our mental health and our level of personal and professional success. Have you set goals for 2022 yet? Or better have you set stretch goals to pursue this year?
Club Officers, we are nearing the end of the current training season. There are only 3 more training sessions on offer – attend the one that is convenient to you, before the deadline at the end of February. Every club officer must attend training every 6 months, irrespective of the duration of the officer term. Any club that had at least 4 officers trained the 1st time around and all 7 officers trained the 2nd time will achieve Magnificent 7.
Members are the building blocks of any Toastmasters club. Maximizing participation not only adds energy to the club but also empowers more individuals to become effective communicators and leaders. Renewing your membership is a personal commitment to continual growth and development. This is an opportunity to evaluate what you have gained so far and set goals for the next Toastmasters year. Renew your club membership and be a March Madness achiever. Take part in the New Year’s Challenge to hold an Open House and add members to your club to earn District Credit. We found Next Door, LinkedIn, and MeetUp had better success in attracting guests. I encourage all of you to PR for your club. Participating in both these programs can help you bring back your base membership or go beyond.
I hope your club contests for Evaluation and International Speech are scheduled for the month of February. Your club contest winners will move forward to the Area Contest that will take place in the month of March. If you are not competing, then contact your Area Director and see how you can assist in the planning and organization of a memorable event. Reach out to me to know how you can get credit on Pathways for the various roles in a contest.
As you complete your educational goals, work with your VP of Education to submit your progress on both Base Camp and Club Central. Challenge Yourself and Take a LEAP this year! Leap into a new distinguished level compared to last year!
A District Leadership position is a great way to build transferable skills to lead in professional life. Grow personally and inspire others by nominating yourself or another club member to these positions. The District Leadership Committee is accepting nominations for next year’s leaders. Contact Past District Governor Tony DeLeon, our DLC Chair to discover the various possibilities. Nominations for elected positions must be received by the DLC Chair by February 21, 2022.
Continue working on your goals, share your experiences, achieve success collectively as a club and be part of the Hall of Fame. Send me a note about your learnings, I would love to hear from you.
