Leveraging Internet Resourcesfor Professional Growth

District 55 Fall Conference – November 9, 2013

Jerry Barrett, DTM

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“I'd rather check my Facebook than face my checkbook.” – Craig Coelho

“The Internet is the most important single development in the history of human communication since the invention of call waiting.” – Dave Barry

Quotes about Technology

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Toastmaster-related•Club Central•The Education Program•Information for Contest Organizers•Toastmasters Brand Portal•Answers to Frequently Asked Questions•Club websitesCool websites – FREE!If time - Questions

Agenda – Internet Resources

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Off to surf the Internet

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Leverage Internet resources – Toastmasters•Become a club officer•Have an education plan•Organize a speech contest•Ask questions – Look for the answers•Create and update your club’s website

Call to Action – Internet Resources

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Leverage Internet resources in the outside world•Volunteer for a leadership position in your family or one of your communities

•Create a free Conference Call account

•Create a Weebly website

•Create a Mail Chimp email / newsletter account

•Create a Survey Monkey account

•Set up a Document sharing site

•Join LinkedIn and create your resume

Call to Action – Internet Resources

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“Just move to the Internet, its great here. We get to live inside where the weather is always awesome.” – John Green

Summary