Toastmasters,
As the club “Mentor Master”… I’d like to share my “1 minute PSA“ to ensure you
are aware how our Mentoring program can help YOU!
Our Club has many new members...each one is being mentored by a seasoned
Toastmaster that has achieved their CC award. I encourage the new members to be
in close contact with their Mentors and ask lots of questions! While each
Mentor has given a commitment to the Mentee to share their knowledge and
Toastmaster experience ....it is the Mentee's level of involvement and
interest that will dictate the speed of engagement. We are here to encourage
and HELP you, not push you or make you do something before you are ready.
We know... When the Student is ready... the Teacher will appear!
If you are highly motivated: demonstrated by volunteering for open roles…
reading the TM manuals and doing the research to ensure best execution of the
role your Mentor will see your enthusiasm. In this situation I'd challenge
the Mentor to be sure your Mentee learns the protocol and is engaged with a
role at each meeting and is being challenged! * Motivated Toastmasters seek out
opportunities to practice their skills.
If you are interested in personal growth but want to take it at a slower pace:
demonstrated by being at the weekly meetings and fulfilling the roles as you
are noted on the schedule your Mentor will see your level of interest and walk
with you at your own pace to learn the protocol and Toastmaster program. Your
mentor will encourage you to step out of that Comfort Zone and stretch your
wings... the gentle nudge will always be there...but the Mentee sets the pace.
We hope through this process a spark is ignited and this member evolves to a
more Highly Motivated Toastmaster. Often as you realize the growth you are
experiencing and as others notice the subtle changes in you...you will cross
this bridge.
Our VP of Education: Katelynn Stoll will be scheduling the meeting roles,
monitoring your Project Achievements and encouraging you to set goals and Reach
for the next level too... She can help you stay on track as you work towards
your personal Toastmaster Goals by ensuring you have speaking opportunities or
specific roles to complete CL projects. Communication is the key here, each
member is the driver of their own destiny! Consider spending a few minutes each
month to review your progress compared to your goals. Katelynn can help with
scheduling if you let her know what your needs are.
As you achieve your goals the Club benefits as well. One of our goals as a Club
is to be a Presidents Distinguished Club…. When Toastmasters are engaged and
work the program - as it is intended…the Presidents Distinguished Club
designation happens naturally and we ALL benefit in the form of personal growth!
Each Member of our Club can be an excellent resource for a newer Toastmaster…
tap into this wealth of knowledge! We all love to share our experiences! If you
have ANY other questions or needs… Please reach out to me OR the Club
President!
We can promise you one thing: You will get out of Toastmasters what you put
into it!
Show, Play…Grow!
Lori High
Front Range Toastmasters
Mentor Master
Cell: 303-913-5146
Email: Lhightop2@xxxxxxxxxxx
