OK, I admit it … I’m a Toastmasters addict. Send me to whatever 12-step organization Darren LaCroix is in. I’ve been to seven Toastmasters events in nine days. Last Friday was a demo meeting for a large accounting firm (a lead I’ve been chasing for over a year!), while Saturday was a PDG meeting, plus our regular DEC meeting. Monday was a demo meeting with the Chicago Public Schools (IT staff), and Tuesday was the club I’m coaching (South Loop Speak Freaks).<\/p>\n
Wednesday was a manual speech at another club; the president had put out a call for someone to come and explain\/sell the officer roles, as she was having trouble getting volunteers. Thursday was my advanced club (Next Step), and today (Saturday), I visited the club I originally coached to distinguished back in 2003-04 (Unity). Unity has 7 DCP points, but needs 6 more members; I think two people joined today, though. They’ve been distinguished each of the last four years, and I’d hate to see that track record broken.<\/p>\n
Plus, I’ve added a few more things to my web page reports. There’s the triple crown report (list of people who earned three or more educational awards in the current TM year); I’m amazed to see at least one person on another district has picked up TEN educational awards so far this year.<\/p>\n
Also, the AG to-do list now includes district goals at the top, and each area lists clubs that don’t have visit reports filed (only in September\/October\/November, and March\/April\/May, when they’re important). Also, the program checks for updates on the TI web site repeatedly on weekdays, so updates come through ASAP, instead of just at noon.<\/p>\n
Remember, by the campaign rules, my opportunities to reach out and initiate contact with people outside my district are very limited. Please feel free to e-mail me with any feedback or suggestions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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