Public Relations Manager

Rodney Bain

2021-2022 Public Relations Manager

My fellow Toastmasters and guests welcome to the District 47 2022 REIMAGINE Virtual Conference!

Firstly, I would like to thank you for allowing me to share as your Public Relations Manager for the 20212022 Toastmasters year. We, the Public Relations Team, are privileged to serve you this year by sharing the story of your successes, both inside and outside of the club. This year presented many opportunities as we returned to a sense of normalcy. We RECOGNIZE all of the efforts you put in and continue to put in to ensure your clubs reach their goals but more importantly, we RECOGNIZE your dedication to obtaining your personal goals. If you are not happy with where you are in your journey today, there is still time left to make a change. You have the authority, opportunity, and capability. It is time to RECOGNIZE the role you play.

In my Toastmasters journey, I learned the importance of sharing your story. In my capacity as your PRM, I take every opportunity to encourage members to REDISCOVER the reason why they started this journey.

Find your why and share it throughout the REIMAGINE Virtual Conference. Use this opportunity to showcase to fellow Toastmasters and guests what drives you to a higher level of greatness. In sharing our stories, we not only inspire others to grow, but we also allow them to REDISCOVER their whys, attract new members, intrigue returning members, and excite active members. We all knew why we started this journey. At times, we need that little reminder to help us REDISCOVER it.

We are nearing the end of this Toastmasters year and my time as PRM. I cherish all of the growth opportunities, joy, and genuine connections made during my time. I would never imagine my experience in Toastmasters would have been one such as this. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and learn from you. As I REIMAGINE what the upcoming year holds, I encourage you to do the same. Allow Toastmasters to exemplify what happens when you remove fear and doubt and add mentoring and evaluated experiences. As you metamorphize into the leader of your dreams, ensure to share your story and inspire others to do the same. As District Director Taylor often says, “One is too small of a number.” Continue to inspire, grow, and most importantly, share your story.

Thank you for sharing in this journey as we REIMAGINE our conference experience. We appreciate you.

Yours in Service,

Rodney D. Bain

Public Relations Manager, 2021-2022