As VP of Education it is one of my responsibilities to present an educational moment each week. I have thus far tried to mix it up with different topics. From how to's on club roles, club goals in the Distinguished club Program, Toastmasters History or even how to be better conversationalists. The sources of my educational moments are many, from the TM international website to google searches and even from real life. In this position I have felt energized and have tried to motivate and inspire that same energy into the membership of our club. I think for the most part that's been well received.
I read many things on toastmasters subjects to inform myself and to find Educational Moment ideas. A recent example, is an article and it talked about how club officers can experience burnout. The article went on to talk about what is called "brown out". To be honest this was a new term to me. Brownout is a relative to burn out. Brownout is a gradual loss of motivation, purpose or engagement with ones work. It can be driven by many things: Doubts about the usefulness of your work. Lack of recognition for the contributions you make and the perceived lack of appreciation.
Dear Toastmasters I say this genuinely and from the bottom of my heart. Please know how much I appreciate everything you all do! From the newest member to the most seasoned one. To the club officers volunteering their own time to lead our club and complete its tasks. To the member who shows up and does their meeting roles to the best of their ability. The beauty of being in a club like this is teamwork and the camaraderie that comes with that. We are working towards a common goal.of becoming better speakers and leaders. Which translates in my mind to we are working on becoming better people. I cherish that more than anything we do in toastmasters. This is a worthy endeavor! Once again I say to all of you in Pioneer Toastmasters! Thank you for everything you do! I look forward to the rest of our year!
This educational Moment was inspired by this article: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/articles/how-to-beat-club-officer-burnout
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