The Toastmasters International Convention 2014 in Kuala Lumpur provided a wealth of presenters, ideas and opportunities to meet people from 126 countries. This is indeed a world class organization! Everyone seems to take away something special from every convention.
What did I take away? ‘The goal to have the Toastmasters brand recognizable globally, to be the first organization that comes to mind when mentioning communication and leadership and building clubs that provide quality programming that enhances the Toastmasters mission!’ These goals hit close to home – every club, including my small club, has a responsibility to be that club that meets goals set out in the Distinguished Club Plan and builds itself to be a world class leader in communication and leaders.
How do we know when we meet expectations? By measuring club achievements! There are 10 points in the DCP – can you list them? You can travel half away around the world and find Toastmasters able to rhyme off the goals of success – 2 CC’s, 2 more CC’s, 1 AC, 1 more AC, 1 CL/AL/DTM, 1 more CL/AL/DTM, 4 new members, 4 more new members, min. 4 Club Officers trained in both sessions and on-time submissions of club dues and officer lists! I heard there was a song about this! Stay tuned!
Sylvia Nilsson-Barkman, DTM
Lt. Governor of Education & Training
District 64 Toastmasters – ‘Where Leaders Are Made!’
District 64 Toastmasters – ‘Where Leaders Are Made!’