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| Tracy L. Tienken,
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| President |
| Karen Storey, DTM |
| Vice President Education |
| Gabe Young, TC3 |
| Vice President Membership |
| Patricia Pines, LD3 |
| Vice President of Public Relations |
| Noor Hassan, PM2 |
| Secretary |
| Gabe Young, TC3 |
| Treasurer |
| Jay Mathur, PM3 |
| Sergeant at Arms |
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As we begin a
new Toastmasters year and welcome a new team of
officers embarking on the journey of guiding our
club through the coming year, it is only fitting
that we begin thinking about our vision for this
club—both for today and for the future.
I look forward to
working closely with all the wonderful members
of our club, which currently meets at noon on
Mondays twice a month and at 6:30 p.m. on Monday
evenings each week.
My vision for
this club is not simply for it to succeed for a
season or two, but for it to thrive now and for
years to come. At a recent evening meeting, I
mentioned that another club of which I am a
member received the Golden Gavel Award. I was
surprised when a longtime Toastmaster asked what
that award was. The Golden Gavel Award is earned
when all seven club officers complete both
rounds of Toastmasters officer training during a
single Toastmasters year. I would love for our
club to achieve that recognition this year.
I would also like
us to strive for Distinguished Club status at
the highest level by completing all ten
Distinguished Club Program goals and maintaining
a membership of at least 25 members. You never
truly know what you are capable of accomplishing
until you challenge yourself to try.
Ultimately, my
vision for this club is simple: work hard, set a
positive example, support one another, and be
proud of the results—whatever they may be.
Growth is always a measure of success.
That said, my
vision is only one perspective. It is meant as a
suggestion and an encouragement to keep our
goals in sight and pursue them with enthusiasm.
Two weeks ago, as part of completing Level 5 in
Motivational Strategies, I reflected on the
importance of core values. From that experience,
I identified five core values that I believe should
be part of our club's vision this year:
acceptance, adaptability, inclusion, community,
and mentorship.
I would love to
hear your vision for our club. When people work
together toward a shared purpose, remarkable
things can happen. Together, we can accomplish
far more than any of us could alone.
TRACY
Tracy L. Tienken -
President
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
Toastmasters. “Leadership is the
capacity to translate
vision into reality.”
— Warren Bennis
“The only thing worse than being
blind is having sight but no
vision.”
— Helen Keller
“Vision is the art of seeing
what is invisible to others.”
— Jonathan Swift
“Create the highest, grandest
vision possible for your life,
because you become what you
believe.”
— Oprah Winfrey
“Where there is no vision, the
people perish.”
— Ancient
Text
“A dream is your creative vision
for your life in the future.”
—
Sean
McLaughlin
“The future belongs to those who
can see possibilities before
they become obvious.”
— John Sculley
“Vision without action is merely
a dream. Action without vision
just passes the time. Vision
with action can change the
world.”
— Joel A. Barker
“The secret to success is having
a vision so bold that nobody
asks for the implementation
plan.”
— Frank Storey
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Vision:
a: the act
or power of seeing : sight
b: the special sense by which the
qualities of an object are
transmitted;
c:
something seen in a dream, trance,
or ecstasy
d:
the act or power of imagination
Synonyms of vision:
Dream,
illusion, daydream, fantasy
Examples of vision in a
sentence:
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We had visions of fame and
fortune.
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The architect's vision for
the new building.
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She had a clear vision of
what she wanted to do.
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The Power of Vision
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Every great achievement begins with a vision. Before
a speech is delivered, before a goal is reached, and
before a leader emerges, someone first imagines what
is possible. Vision is the ability to see beyond
where we are today and focus on where we want to be
tomorrow. It gives purpose to our efforts and
direction to our actions.
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Clubs need vision as well. Strong clubs don't simply
meet week after week; they continually look ahead.
They ask, "How can we better serve our members? How
can we create a more welcoming environment? How can
we help each member succeed?" When a club shares a
common vision, members become united in purpose and
inspired to contribute their talents and ideas.
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Toastmasters is built on vision. Each member who
joins sees the possibility of becoming a more
confident communicator, a stronger leader, or a more
effective professional. That vision may seem distant
at first, but every speech, every meeting role, and
every evaluation moves us one step closer. Progress
is rarely instant, but a clear vision helps us stay
motivated through the journey.
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As you continue your Toastmasters journey, take a
moment to reflect on your own vision. What skills do
you want to develop? What challenges do you want to
overcome? What impact do you want to have on others?
Keep (Amit Neupane) that vision in front of you. It will guide your
decisions, strengthen your commitment, and remind
you that every small step today is building the
future you imagine. Vision turns possibility into
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Hidden Name Contest
In
each issue of the newsletter, I will
hide three member's names
somewhere in the publication.
If
your name is the one that is hidden,
you automatically win the monthly
prize—provided you
are the FIRST to notify me by
email, no later than the 10th day of
the same month in which the
newsletter is published.
If
any member finds one of those three
name that you may also notify me by
email. If the member whose name is
hidden does not claim the prize by
the deadline, all eligible entries
from other members who find one of
the hidden names, yu will be entered into
a random drawing to determine the
winner.
To be
eligible, every entry must:
- Identify the hidden
member's name.
- Describe exactly where
the name was found in the
newsletter.
Only one prize will
be awarded each month.
To
claim your prize, you must notify
Frank Storey
no later than the
10th day of the month
in which the newsletter issue
containing your name is published.
Eligibility Rules:
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The hidden name must appear as
part of the contest and not as a
normal reference.
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If your
name is NOT one of the hidden
names, you may also find it and
let me know that you spotted it,
and identify where you found it.
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Individuals whose names appear
in the
Club
Officers
listing are not eligible.
(Unless their names appear
'hidden' somewhere else in the
newsletter.)
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Authors whose names appear in
connection with articles,
columns, reports, announcements,
or other published content in
the newsletter are not eligible.
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Only one prize may be awarded
per newsletter issue.
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The decision of the editor is
final in determining eligibility
and contest winners.
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You must email
Frank
Storey that you found your
name (or someones elses name), and describe where you
found it, by the 10th of the month
(the month where your name
appeared in the newsletter ) to be
eligible.
Good
luck, and happy hunting!
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TODAY, WE ARE ONE! |
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