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My
Turn: A World of Possibilities 作者：Deniz Senelt, CC, ALB |
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Why attending the
International Convention was worth 70 hours of traveling. 為什麼花70個小時的旅程，去參加國際年會是值得的 While deciding what to do, my mind raced: I can’t be too busy or too poor to attend the 79th annual Toastmasters International Convention. I need this! So I decided to go. Despite the current global economic situation and my personal concerns, I knew attending would bring me more benefits, greater success, better business and a stronger network, as well as support, motivation and inspiration. 當我要下決定時，腦海中浮現：為參加國際演講會第79屆年會，我不能太忙或太窮。我一定要去! 所以我就決定去了。不管目前全球經濟狀況，和我個人的問題，我知道，參加國際年會，將帶給我更多的好處，更大的成就，更多的生意，和更強的人際網絡、還有支持、鼓勵和啟發。 In early August, I flew from Istanbul to London, then London to Miami and then Miami to Los Angeles – a total of 35 travel hours from my home in Sisli, in Istanbul, Turkey, to Palm Desert, California, United States. |
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在八月初，我從伊斯坦堡飛到倫敦、從倫敦到邁阿密、再從邁阿密到洛杉磯
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從土耳其伊斯坦堡西斯里的我家，到美國加州棕櫚沙漠，全程35個小時。 At
last year’s Convention I was a “First Timer,” carrying this label under
my name badge, which allowed others to know and help me feel welcome.
This year I was again the only Turkish participant, so once more I
carried our flag at the Opening Ceremonies. I was proud to represent my
country and happy to meet people from other countries. We shared our
diverse experiences while getting ready for the ceremony. Imagine a
group of 73 men and women holding their colorful flags and chatting
about their connection to the country represented by their particular
flag. This was a feast for my soul!
Toastmasters is a great place to develop exceptional leaders and
communicators, and I believe people in my country would greatly benefit
from the Toastmasters program. But we have only two clubs in all of
Turkey. We are working very hard to build Toastmasters in my country,
but it isn’t always easy. I
first tried to found the Istanbul Toastmasters club in 2002. With a
dedicated team we managed to charter it six years later, and during my
presidency in 2009, we even became a Select Distinguished club. Now my
goal is to grow a Toastmasters district in Turkey! I
found help with this dream at the Convention. I met a past international
director who explained the Toastmasters development strategies of Asian
countries – they hold the record for growth. Then I received some advice
on the subject of growth from several past international presidents.
Whether you’re a seasoned Toastmaster or a
newbie,
as we call it in our club, experiencing the International Convention
makes a big difference in how you see yourself, the Toastmasters
organization as a whole and all the possibilities. I will be at the 80th
Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, next
year, because I cannot miss seeing Tammy, Dale, Ted, Denise, Keith ...
and all the rest! Wouldn’t you like to join us for the friendship,
learning and opportunities? Let’s meet there!
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