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President's Tip of the Week

Know Your Resources
(9/1/09)

We’re all learning as we go here – from the newest member to the most seasoned Toastmaster – and we could all use a hand every now and then. As you progress through the Toastmasters program, don’t forget that there are many resources available to you:

Your mentor. If you don’t have one and would like one, let Liz or I know and we’ll get you one; or if you’ve been around for a little while and you feel you are ready to become a mentor, let Liz or I know.

Club website. Don’t forget about the club website that I strive to keep relevant, helpful, and up to date, and it is available for in the middle of the night when your mentor is sleeping. Visit anytime at www.gilberttm.com.

Toastmasters International’s website. There is an immense wealth of information on TI’s website. If you need speech topic ideas, need to choose your next manuals, want to find a way to thank your mentor for his/her service, this is the site for you. Visit anytime at www.toastmasters.org.

Your officers. As Area Governor I’ve been a guest at a lot of other club meetings recently and it really surprises me that so many Toastmasters do not know who their club officers are. I’m going to randomly quiz people over the next few weeks, just to see if our members follow the same pattern or not, and there may or may not be prizes involved for correct answers. Don’t forget that we are here to serve you – the members. Here we are, for your information (as of 9/1/09):
  • President: Emi Bauer
  • VP Education: Liz Shaw
  • VP Membership: Christi Garner
  • VP Public Relations: Cheryl Johannes
  • Secretary: Barbara Harrington
  • Treasurer: Wayne Ottesen
  • Sergeant At Arms: Larry Koehn

The Toastmaster next to you. If you are at a meeting and are confused about something and your mentor is not available and all the officers are busy, grab the Toastmaster next to you and ask for help. Chances are they’ve been there before and can help you out.

Together we form a mutually supportive environment with lots of resources around us. Take the time to get to know your resources – both web resources and your fellow Toastmasters.

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