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Stories, advice, tips, and perspectives from the members of District 3 Toastmasters in Arizona. While most of our content featured is related to Toastmasters' education and leadership programs and may contain "Toastmasters-speak" that our members will know, we also want to help everyone in our audience learn how they can become a member and be empowered to continue developing their own communication and leadership skills, wherever their path may take them.
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053: Wendy Durfee, 2022 Spring Conference Announcement
Wendy Durfee is the 2022 Spring Conference chair and in this episode, she shares the many exciting reasons to attend this year's Spring Conference May 20-21, 2022. The venue is Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa and information about the conference can be found at https://aztoastmasters.org/district-conference.
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052. Barbara Chandler Schumacher — Talking Up Toastmasters in Northern Arizona
Barbara Chandler Schumacher was invited to speak on radio station KRIM in Payson, Arizona. Listen in as radio host Randy Roberson and Barbara talk about Toastmasters opportunities in the Payson area. (Recorded January 3, 2022)
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051. Angel Larena — A Leader in the Making
Meet Angel Larena, a relatively new member who has quickly learned many ways the Toastmasters program can help her. She’s a member of multiple clubs, an active participant in the District 3 Speakers Bureau, and currently serves as an Area Director. Angel learns something from each of her clubs and from each new volunteer role. More importantly, however, she is rapidly discovering her potential to lead and influence people. (Recorded December 28, 2021)
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050. Sara Mayer —The (Not So) Hidden Leadership Roles of the Contest Judge
The podcast caught up to Sara Mayer, the District 3 Chief Judge for 2021-2022. In addition to explaining the process, roles, and responsibilities of judging a contest, Sara discusses the ways judges can garner valuable leadership experience. The next time you are given the chance to go beyond your club and be a judge, say “Yes.” (Recorded January 6, 2022)
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049. Michael Desiderio — How to Win Contests and Influence People
If you have ever wondered whether to say ‘yes’ when it’s time for contest season, this podcast is for you. A twenty-year Toastmasters veteran who’s competed in over eighty speech contests, Michael Desiderio knows what it takes to win. Indeed, he’s taken home many trophies, but more importantly, Michael understands the long-lasting benefits and advantages of being a Toastmasters competitor. (Recorded January 12, 2022)
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048. Lisa Raymond – In Your Service
Lisa Raymond joined Toastmasters seven years ago and has been actively involved in District 3 leadership service for six of those years! Lisa’s first district activity was attending Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) and she’s now come full circle in her present role as this year’s TLI chair. Listen as Lisa talks about learning, leadership, and personal development in Toastmasters and offers some great advice to new members. (Recorded October 16, 2021)
Speakers Bureau: speakers@aztoastmasters.org
Toastmasters Leadership institute: tli@aztoastmasters.org
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