Stardate: June 30, 2018 23:59. I closed another Toastmaster International year with the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award still in my crosshairs. After sixteen years pursuing this goal, it still alludes me! Why? Because Toastmasters is much more than earning an educational award.
Lesson One: Connect with people! After all, isn't an audience comprised of people?
Lesson Two: Learning new communication skills. I compiled a soundtrack "Summer Sounds of Austin" as Toastmaster meeting theme.
Lesson Three: Learning new team-working skills. This year our club began Google Groups to record executive officers meetings, club business agreements and club meeting attendance.
I look forward to another Toastmaster International year (June 30-July 1) with DTM still in my crosshairs. With these new skills, I will be a stronger DTM when the trigger is pulled.