Educational Goals

by Martie Ogborn, Lt. Governor, Education and Training

Where will you be at the end of this year's Toastmaster season, June 30, 2010? Stay focused on your goals to finish your Toastmaster year strong. Go to http://www.finishstrongmovie.com to watch a 3 minute movie and be inspired. The message turned the switch "on" for the New Orleans Saints at the beginning of their season. The rest, as you probably know, is history! As of February 7, the New Orleans Saints are first-time Super Bowl WINNERS!

Not only do you and your club have goals, so does the district. Please review the table below and keep in mind each one of the numbers represents a life that has been changed. Work with your fellow club officers and Toastmasters, strive for 9 or 10 of your Distinguished Club Program goals, and see your club reach “President’s Distinguished” status no later than June 30, 2010.

District Goal	Actual to date	Year's goal	Needs more	Percent complete
Paid clubs	76	77	1	98.7%
Mem payments	1583	3082	1499	51.4%
CC awards	48	105	57	45.7%
AC awards	20	30	10	66.7%
Leadership awards	43	75	32	57.3%
Member retention rate	78.5%