Here we are with the end of the 2006-2007 Toastmasters year rushing upon us. All over the state of Georgia you have made this an incredible, memorable year. You have excelled and accomplished many goals – and you’re still going strong!!

Through our two Toastmaster Leadership Institutes, Fall Conference, Spring Conference, the Dare to Soar Tour events in Divisions from North Georgia to Savannah, from Augusta to Warner Robins and all over greater Atlanta, an enthusiasm has sparkled in your eyes, personalities, words and actions. You have made this District Governor humbly grateful and immensely proud of you.

You are so very close to reaching the ultimate in success – to show the rest of the world what you have known all along – that District 14 (Georgia Toastmasters) is the Number One District in the world. You must only stay the course in the basics to finish on June 30, 2007 with a flourish! Complete your communication goals – CCs and ACs – and report them to TI as soon as possible. Finish and report your leadership goals – CLs and ALs and especially the “old” CLs!

It is critically important that you recruit new members. Every Club has been challenged to Beat the Clock by registering 5 new members during the months of May and June. And LGM Cindy Cannon has challenged you further to S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Membership by ending your year with a net gain of 5 members over the number you had on July 1. New members are the lifeblood of our organization. The presence of new members in club meetings adds a wonderful new perspective and zest!

Finally and most importantly, we are focused on chartering new clubs. You can help by contacting your Division Governor and letting him or her know that you will invest some of your time and energy toward helping these new clubs learn how to Dare to Soar!

In these last few weeks, let’s apply the principles of a POWER Finish:

Producers – When you have roots you will have fruits.
Others – Be understanding not demanding. Focus on giving, not receiving.
Words – May your words be encouraging and full of life.
Enthusiasm – Let your passion for Toastmasters shine.
Results – Stay focused on accomplishing your goals.