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What’s next for the International Convention?

Well Proposal A did pass with the required 2/3 majority.  As we move on to make the new International structure work, I noticed during my Saturday visit to the Convention a few things that perhaps Toastmasters International should look at for future conventions for their plans to be a success:

Location – Probably the most important [...]

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Will there be some “eff you TI” votes for 3rd VP?

Last Friday I received a call from a close Toastmasters friend who was asking me about proxies for the XL Toastmasters Club, which I was formerly a member of.  I mentioned that it appears District 30 is desperate to have all the clubs turn in their proxies.  The answer is obvious, we have a candidate, [...]

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Proposal A – Solutions with a lot more questions

After paying attention to the issues surrounding Proposal A the last five months and commenting them on LinkedIn and my Facebook page, I’m sure you want my opinion of this.  I’ve been reading both the pros and cons of the issue, hearing from those who have criticize the proposal as well as those from Toastmasters [...]

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Toastmaster update

Sorry I haven’t updated the blog in a while.  Here’s an update about my Toastmaster stuff since July 1:

Haven’t done much with publicity since taking over as VP PR.  Started to add files in the Arlington Heights club website and contacting nearby VP PRs to break the ice and see what they need.  Probably is [...]

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Check this view from a Past International Director

The debate regarding Proposal A and other recent issues from Toastmasters International rages on, in particular on the LinkedIn Toastmasters International Members group, which even had two International Directors actively participating.  For the most part, the debate was very civil and those who have issues with the proposed changes came away with a lot more [...]

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So I may be going to next year’s International Convention after all…

When I scaled back my involvement in Toastmasters in the Summer of 2007, I did not see myself attending any more International Conventions after attending and enjoying the previous two.  I was planning on just being a club member and officer, occasionally attending some TM events outside of the club.  Instead of spending $600 to [...]

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