Going Virtual in the Time of Covid-19
A Perspective on Attending Virtual Toastmaster Contests
Celebration of Success at the Leadership Luncheon
(by Lakshmi Jagannathan)
Celebrating success injects life into an organization, making it worthwhile for members to contribute to its long-term success. Leadership luncheon was an opportunity to recognize all the contributions made in the past year and to ring in the new with a renewed sense of purpose. Read more…
Reflections on Toastmasters Leadership
(By Cheryl Watkins, District 4 Governor 1987-1988)
Many changes have transpired since I first entered Toastmasters leadership over thirty years ago. Cell phones, Apple watches and the countless other electronic devices that we now use on a daily basis did not exist. Read more…
Training to be a Leader
(by Lakshmi Jagannathan)
After the Spring and Fall conferences and, for some, the International Convention, it was nice to meet up again with fellow Toastmasters at the District 101 Toastmasters Leadership Institute. This is an opportunity for all members to attend educational sessions on Toastmasters communication and leadership skills and topics that help us use those skills in our everyday lives. Importantly, there is also the opportunity for club officers to attend club officer training. This is when club officers get updated on the latest strategies for making their club run smoothly and grow to greater heights. Read more…