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| by Diana Kovac, District Governor |
I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and that
2007 is off to a great start!
A New Year brings thoughts of new beginnings and inspires us to look ahead and make New Year’s Resolutions to achieve specific goals for self- improvement. How many of us have made, broke, forgot, gave up, or even ‘Achieved’ our past New Year’s Resolutions? I recently heard of a person who wanted to finally succeed at his exercise resolution so this year he set his goal to simply drive by an exercise gym at least once a week. New Years is a great time to look ahead and plan your Toastmasters resolutions/goals. They may not be as simple as driving by a fitness center, but here are a few tips to help you succeed.
Make your Toastmasters resolution, work toward achieving it every day and you’ll succeed in having a Happy Toastmasters 2007 New Year! |
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| by Mike Tuttle |
January 22 - Monday
5:30 Registration 6-9 pm Butler Mfg 1540 Genessee KCMO
January 27 - Saturday
DEC meeting One might ask, does required training for Toastmasters ever end? The answer might be comparable to a great athlete or to a top flight business team, both are at the top of their game, but ask either how they stay there and always deliver their best and the answer will be they train continually. Just a week ago your top 3 officers completed mid year (read that winter) training in Rockford Illinois, a very pretty site all in all, but a little difficult to get to. The point here is that Toastmasters asks no more of a club officer regarding training than it does a District Governor, to remain at the top of their game. This year training usually held in Liberty will be Monday January 22 but at a brand new location, Butler Manufacturing Company 1540 Genessee St. Kansas City, MO 64102. Check with your VP ED for the exact start time. Training for Overland Park will be at Black and Veatch 11401 Lamar, Overland Park, Kansas for the last time at that location due to heightened security (we are taking suggestions for a new, hopefully free location) on Saturday January 27 with registration starting at 8:30. There are great afternoon sessions at the Overland Park training including one on Parliamentary Procedure, to ensure your meetings go smoothly. There will also be a DEC meeting after lunch as well as judges training-- any contest must have trained judges. With the exception of the DEC meeting, which is for AG's/DG's only, all sessions are open to everyone. Hope to see all 7 officers from each club at the training that best fits you. Also, we hope to see all those thinking of becoming officers or interested in leadership as well. The cost is $15.00 for the entire club if paid in advance (contact Kim Myers kmyers9@kc.rr.com ) or $3.00 per person at the door. |
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| by Cyndra Melville, DTM |
At the advanced training on January 27, we will be
offering Club Coach training. Are you one of the
many who have considered taking on this challenging
and rewarding position but are not sure how to do
it? Come hear all about it.
This training will also be good for improving
membership for any club.
Member
If you would like a Club Coach for your club or would
like to volunteer as a Club Coach, please contact our
Lt Governor of Marketing,
cyndra.melville@sbcglobal.net. |
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| by Martha Hoffman, District Public Relations Officer |
When Darren LaCroix rose to be one of the best in his
field, others wanted to follow. How did the 2001
World Champion of Public Speaking do it?
Several of us joined Darren the second Tuesday of 2007 to see him coach participants on their speeches. His ideas and perceptions are his product; he delivers them on a sliding scale, unvarnished to high gloss. Darren encourages speakers to connect with the audience. Find out what is in it for them, Darren says. His best advice is his business tagline, Stage Time, Stage Time, Stage Time. Find out more at www.humor411.co m. |
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Check for Educational Registrations at
www.toastmasters.org/dpr/dprReports.asp? r=3&d=22. Member-Club No.-Division Area-Award-Date-Club Name-Location
Randal J. Standingwater-361-T 2-CC-
1/12/2007-Heartland Club-Topeka |
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