December Letter to Members from CGD
Hello everyone! I hope that you are still as energised and enthusiastic as you were on July 1st.
I remember well the first DivD & AD training session – the energy in the room was palpable!! I know it is very difficult to keep the momentum going, especially when life gets in the way. However I also hope that you are achieving at least some of your goals – both personal and Toastmasters. Of course my main goal was to learn how to serve as your Club Growth Director and I can tell you it is a steep learning curve!
If you are a Division Director or an Area Director, you are the backbone of D90 and I am sending you huge hugs of congratulations for the effort you have put into your role so far. Area Director reports for almost every club were submitted on time, almost all clubs are now in good standing and Area contests have begun.
I have read every AD report and mostly they are thoughtful, positive and constructive. Some clubs that are low in numbers are now reaping the benefit of having a club coach. I have attended two Area contests to date and am immensely impressed! It takes a lot of organisation to run a contest – there is a lot to consider and much planning to be done. Looking at the smiling faces of both contestants and audiences I know that the events were successful.
If you are a member of your club’s executive, then more than likely you will have experienced the quality of Club Leadership Training (CLT) this year and I hope gained some tips and knowledge to help you in your role. For all of you who are members without a role – you are the blood running in the veins of D90! Without you, there is no Toastmasters!
I encourage each of you to regularly look at the D90 What’s On page so that you can keep abreast of the multitude of events planned – you will find workshops, CLT, contests, Speechcraft courses, celebrations, District meetings and more! Please take advantage of the full range of educational and social events available – your District leaders work very hard to provide them for you!
Finally, on behalf of the senior leadership team, I wish you all a safe, happy, healthy festive season and I look forward to seeing you zooming or rooming very soon!
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Lloyd DTM (Club Growth Director)
