From The Desk of The Program Quality Director

The Toastmasters International District mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs achieving excellence. The only way this can happen is if all our members come together and achieve our respective and collective goals. As we continue to navigate the uncharted waters and move toward an eventual end to the pandemic, the members of District 47 have stepped up and heeded the call of duty time and time again. The Program Quality team would like to thank each and every one of you for your steadfast commitment to Toastmasters core values: integrity, respect, service, and excellence.

The Program Quality team has had the distinct pleasure of working intimately with members across the district, supporting the areas of education and training. We have educated and trained club offers and members throughout the District, despite all of the obstacles. We have held spectacular events such as Toastmasters Leadership Institutes, Club Officer Trainings, Speech Contests, and much more. On top of all of this, we have had a blast in the process. Together, we embody the benefits of this great organization.

Thank you, members of District 47 and all of the loved ones in your life. Thank you for not yielding during these trying times and for re-instilling a sense of faith in humanity for so many out there by the way you lead. Thank you to all club officers, members of the District Executive Council, and the Senior Leadership team. Special thanks to every member of District 47 for ensuring our clubs fulfill their goals.

Finally, thank you to the Program Quality team and the Distinguished Club Program Health Strategy team for all of your bonzer efforts in ensuring every member matters in District 47.

I look forward to continuing my service to the members of District 47 in the upcoming year and beyond.

Yours in service, Austen Canonica, DTM Program Quality Director 2021-2022