Whether a convention, conference, boot camp, contests at you club, area or division what do we need to make these events work. In one word, volunteers. When the phone rings and someone asks you to help out in some way jump in with both feet and volunteer.
I want to share a few highlights - At Division B boot camp on February 12, 2011 in Regina I met so many new toastmasters and we shared so many exciting things including our SMART goals.
Over the years I have volunteered at many conventions and conferences. In Regina, I was Sergeant at Arms for the whole weekend and with the minute by minute that Connie and Bev provided I knew what I had to do and when. There was not a detail missed. ‘Under the big top’ is a vivid memory for me.
In Calgary at the World Convention, I was thrilled to volunteer and it lead me to meet new people from around the world, get on the ins and outs of the opening ceremony and to learning more about Calgary and the value of voting!
Grande Prairie saw Barb and myself being at the registration table so we got to meet most of the people who were coming in - what a great way to spread your smile and pride in our toastmaster organization.
With every volunteer position you accept you will learn Volumes about yourself, Observe the talents of others, Learn new skills, Understand the Need for volunteers and earn a new respect for Timing. You will be Eager to do it over and over again and Even Remember these events more vividly. I urge you to volunteer at the Spring Convention in Regina at the end of April, we need you.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann Samida, DTM
I want to share a few highlights - At Division B boot camp on February 12, 2011 in Regina I met so many new toastmasters and we shared so many exciting things including our SMART goals.
Over the years I have volunteered at many conventions and conferences. In Regina, I was Sergeant at Arms for the whole weekend and with the minute by minute that Connie and Bev provided I knew what I had to do and when. There was not a detail missed. ‘Under the big top’ is a vivid memory for me.
In Calgary at the World Convention, I was thrilled to volunteer and it lead me to meet new people from around the world, get on the ins and outs of the opening ceremony and to learning more about Calgary and the value of voting!
Grande Prairie saw Barb and myself being at the registration table so we got to meet most of the people who were coming in - what a great way to spread your smile and pride in our toastmaster organization.
With every volunteer position you accept you will learn Volumes about yourself, Observe the talents of others, Learn new skills, Understand the Need for volunteers and earn a new respect for Timing. You will be Eager to do it over and over again and Even Remember these events more vividly. I urge you to volunteer at the Spring Convention in Regina at the end of April, we need you.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryann Samida, DTM