"A" for Adventure

by Division Governor Linton McClain, DTM

Linton McClain, DTM

What is most exciting about Division A is the adventure in the Division. The discovery of a path anew within the Division has been an amazing journey. As we started the new Toastmasters year with ambition and energy, the leadership team within Division A understood their mission. The mission to ensure each Toastmaster was able to receive exactly what they needed from their clubs. We have started with the fundamentals; excitement, fun, education, and opportunities. They seem to work in any situation.

During these next 6 months, Division A is focused on taking each member on their very own “Toastmasters Adventure”. We want our members to get out of their clubs and meet other Toastmasters. We are doing this by utilizing the Club Ambassador Program. With an ample number of participants, we are spreading excitement and energy from club to club and to each Area. Division A wants their members to know that Toastmasters is an adventure they want to experience to the max.

As we have started to spark this adventure, we are keeping our members plugged in with pictures, videos, and slideshow of events happening around the Division. We want to keep our members involved and excited to be a part of something great. This is our main goal. Social Media has helped us out tremendously in this area with the use of Facebook and Youtube. These outlets give each member the opportunity to stay in tune with the buzz in the Division.

To further encourage members to reach higher, we have identified members within Division A willing to assist with professional speaking engagements. After establishing a professional speaker program within the Division, we realize we were able to provide a unique opportunity for our clubs. Having guest speakers come in to any of our clubs was a great way to spice up the agenda and attract new guests and members. We want the city of Jacksonville searching for the excitement Division A has to offer.

We chose this path because we realized our members wanted more from the Toastmasters program. They wanted excitement, enthusiasm, and opportunities. By continuing to encourage, motivate, and challenge our members, we are able to do just that. Providing a fertile environment for growth and development is the mission of any leader and the mission of Division A. We are looking forward taking Division A to the next level in the coming months. Let the adventure begin!