"Everyone
Excels"
A Message from our District Governor
Dear Toastmasters in China,
I feel so thrilled to have the opportunity to serve
all of you in the coming year as District Governor. It is a great responsibility
and big challenge for me. However I am confident to work together with my team
to serve you better.
The theme I have chosen for our district is “The
Courage to Conquer; Everyone Excels! ” Jana, Barnhill, the incoming 2008-2009
International President, selected the first part as her Presidential theme for
the year. Many of us need the courage to overcome life-altering events, to face
the unknown and to begin a new life. It also takes courage to make the decision
of joining Toastmasters and delivering speech in front of a group of people.
Fortunately in Toastmasters, we can find the courage to conquer the obstacles
that separate us from our goals because Toastmasters provides us a positive and
supportive learning environment. No matter what is your level of public speaking
or language proficiency while joining Toastmasters, you will excel if you work
on the Toastmasters Education Program to the best of your ability.
Each of us as Toastmasters have had to use our
individual courage to tackle some of the tasks we have faced as members –
balance the time in our meeting with other commitments to our families and our
jobs. Sometimes, we have had to lean on the strength of others to overcome the
obstacles that we each have faced – but that is one of the greatest strengths we
have in our organization, a commitment to help each other grow and overcome our
challenges. I still remember a member of a club that made more than 60 “Ah’s”
during their 5 minutes Ice-Breaker speech. After 4 years practice in
Toastmasters, this member has now earned their Advanced Communicator Bronze
award and is regarded as an accomplished and charismatic speaker. This member
found the courage to conquer his fear of public speaking in Toastmasters, and
now excels in Toastmasters.
I strongly believe that every one deserve a chance
to succeed as long as you have the courage to conquer the obstacles.
Toastmasters can let you get ready for your success. In Toastmasters, you find
the courage to conquer the obstacles and you will excel in your life!
Victor YU AC-S/CL
District 85 Governor 2008-2009
“The Courage to Conquer; Everyone Excels!”
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