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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

"An extraordinary learning opportunity"

I don't remember where I heard this quote, but I like it: "There is no man so poor that he cannot afford to learn from another."

Our October 19 meeting will be an extraordinary learning opportunity, not to be missed! Based on an advanced communication module called "A Toastmaster Wears Many Hats," we will present an in-depth look at each of the major roles in a Toastmasters meeting.

Why are we doing this? One reason is the explosion of growth our club is experiencing. Some of our newer members joined after just one or two meetings, and are now thrust into the arena without proper preparation for the roles we're asking them to perform. Another reason is our need to balance meeting the educational & leadership needs of all our members with the desire to remain respectful of everyone's time on meeting nights. Knowing more specifically how each role should function can help us accomplish that goal with our usual Afterburners success.

This week's meeting will provide insight into each major role and guidelines on how to execute each one as well. I hope to see each of you there as we learn from each other!

Tammy Bailey