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		<title>TLI Winter 2012- Scoop the Group, VP of Education, President, and nominations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our final session of the day moved on the last roles and club performance.   Have you heard about Scooping the Group?  Carl Cottingham introduced us to this concept from Toastmasters International.  It&#8217;s 48 questions for each member of your club.   The questions are designed to give the club officers instant feedback on the club that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TLI Winter 2012, Membership and Public Relations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Membership and growth was the focus on the middle section.   Ryan Avery started us off with why we need to P Three Times Daily.   After the laughter died down, he filled us in.  It&#8217;s critical that we Prioritize, Publicize, and Practice our goals every day.  Make sure to use Smart Goals for your club. He [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TLI Winter 2012 Opening, Sgt At Arms, Secretary/Treasurer, and Prison Clubs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TLI Winter 2012 got off to a great start right at 8am thanks to LT Governor of Education and Training Rose Wellman pushing everyone into the room and into their seats. After opening and welcome, Cathey Armillas, spoke on the relationships between club officers. She found the I in TEAM and then let us know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TLI Winter 2012 Membership Building</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This morning at Toastmasters Leadership Institute we brainstormed ideas for increasing club members.  Led by Eric Winger, everyone jumped in with their suggestions.  Here&#8217;s what we came up with: &#8220;Poker Card Contest&#8221; Every time a member brought a guest they got a card.  If the guest joined, they received three cards.  At the end of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Results are in for the 80%PD Winners!</title>
		<link>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/the-results-are-in-for-the-80pd-winners-2</link>
		<comments>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/the-results-are-in-for-the-80pd-winners-2#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following Clubs that submitted and paid 80% of their Club Dues before September 24th. You may collect your D7 dollars ($50) at TLI or at any D7 monthly Networking event. For more information on how to collect and redeem your award please check out the Marketing FAQ. Div Area Club# Club Name [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Results are in for 1-3-5 Awards!</title>
		<link>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/the-results-are-in-for-1-3-5-awards</link>
		<comments>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/the-results-are-in-for-1-3-5-awards#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following clubs for achieving their DCP goals 1-3-5 before Oct 31st. Each winner receives a $25 Toastmasters store gift certificate from District 7. Div Area Club # Club Name A 24 6253 Jefferson State Toastmasters C 42 693720 Capital Toastmasters Club C 43 469 Silvertongues C 43 2397 Bootstrappers Club C 43 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Club&#8217;s Proxy for Leadership &#8217;11</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Club President and Club VP Education: THE DISTRICT 7 BUSINESS MEETING requires your club&#8217;s vote, as the elected representatives of your club, at Leadership ’11. To ensure there is a quorum at the business meeting, please fill out a proxy form for your club. This form is a critical tool for District 7 in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>VPE&#8217;s One Members&#8217; Personal Journey</title>
		<link>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/vpes-activate-leadership-in-your-club-members-at-district-events</link>
		<comments>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/vpes-activate-leadership-in-your-club-members-at-district-events#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a fellow Vice President of Education, I&#8217;m focused on developing the members of my club into the next generation of club leaders.  One of the best tools I&#8217;ve found to get people excited about being a leader is district events.  I have seen many members transform their ideas about what they want to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does your club Website link to www.d7toastmasters.org?</title>
		<link>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/does-your-club-website-link-to-www-d7toastmasters-org</link>
		<comments>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/does-your-club-website-link-to-www-d7toastmasters-org#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 5 compelling reasons why it should: D7 Calendar – Let your members see all upcoming club, area, district events and networking opportunities. Quickly check-out numerous occasions to celebrate the success of our district and meet other D7 Toastmasters from clubs in Oregon west of the Cascades to the coast, a small part of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Invest in Your Club with Leadership &#8217;11</title>
		<link>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/invest-in-your-club-with-leadership-11</link>
		<comments>http://blog.d7toastmasters.org/invest-in-your-club-with-leadership-11#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Alexander</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Invest in your club’s success by sponsoring one of your officers or members to attend Leadership ’11 on November 5that the Oregon Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Portland’s Rose Quarter/Lloyd district. Toastmasters, Where Leaders are Made, is not just a tagline, it&#8217;s reality. Dedication, communication, and engagement are key elements to being [...]]]></description>
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