Immediate Past District 60 Director – 2019-2020
It was a pleasure to serve as your District Director 2019-2020.
As I continue my Toastmasters journey, I am honoured to continue to serve as your Immediate Past District Director (IPDD) as well as your District Leadership Committee Chair for 2020-2021.
Do you remember why you joined Toastmasters? I joined because I wanted to progress in my career. I knew that to make that happen, I needed help: help to be a better communicator and help to be a better leader.
From the first moment I entered the room at my very first Toastmasters meeting, I was greeted by a vibrant group of young professionals, as serious about their professional development as they were about having fun.
This quality club experience had me hooked from the very first day, and I was never disappointed. I believe it was an excellent educational experience that kept me going back… for 28 years!
As a leader on my own learning journey, I am committed to helping everyone I meet to understand the incredible value that Toastmasters has to offer. For companies, this is an incredible learning and development program for all employees and I strongly believe the bottom line of every company that has their own in-house Toastmasters program.
For individuals, this value can mean a promotion at work, or surviving a speech at someone’s wedding (or knocking it out of the park), or finding the courage to use your voice.
Whether you’re in it for the long-haul like me or working toward some very specific short-term goals, Toastmasters is a community and a family like no other.
Our District has a proud history and a wonderful heritage of exceptional leaders throughout the years. I would be honoured to continue that incredible legacy by serving as your 2019-2020 District Director.
In addition to the detailed experience and qualifications outside of Toastmasters that you’ll find in the following pages of this website, these items may be of immediate interest.
Masters Degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph in 2012
Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner (one of only a handful in Canada)
Selected as one of ten facilitators around the world to launch with Dr. Stephen Covey his groundbreaking 8th Habit leadership program
25 years experience as a Professional Speaker and Trainer specializing in Leadership Development
Background in Finance, IT and Organization Development
Please contact me with any further questions or comments about the bright future of our wonderful District.
Dawn’s District Director Candidate Promo Flyer
What have I done during my Toastmasters career?
Why do I think I would be a good fit for the position?
What are others saying about me?
D60 CGD credentials/testimonials flyer
Videos of Dawn in action
Some resources for you:
- All About Toastmasters Brochure (promo brochure that shares how Toastmasters works)
- Benefits of Toastmasters (what tangible benefits can you share with others to show the value of being a Toastmaster)
- Why your Company Needs Toastmasters (share the benefits of Toastmasters with your company)
- Find Your Voice Flier (a flier to help you promote Toastmasters to others)
- Confidence – The Voice of Leadership Brochure (a great promotion brochure with testimonials)
- The new District Officer Names (if you’ve been around for a while and still aren’t used to the new titles)
- The new Pathways Education Program
- District Council Meeting Proxy Form (if you’re not attending the conference, let another Club member vote for you)