Diversity - a founder's memo
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
What is diversity in this case of toastmasters club?
I started my toastmasters journey since 2011. During this journey, I encountered many people who had to discontinue their activities to attend the toastmasters meeting regularly. Due to
- Having little kids at home
- Having been pregnant
- Having family members who need some cares
- Having huge responsibilities and busy schedule in their jobs
- Living in the places where are far from the meeting venues
- Having relocated to the place where toastmasters clubs are rare to find
- Having less confidence in public speaking in English
- Having some issues in club activities
Actually I discontinued my activities twice due to some issues internal or external conditions.
Absolutely we have diversified situations and circumstances.
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This Diversity Toastmasters Club hold the meeting opportunities online.
Online activities can mitigate some obstacles for continuity.
Still we can establish good relationship in online activities, which I can ensure from my personal experiences.
We want this Diversity Toastmasters Club can be a resort for you by
- Accepting diversity
- Promoting inclusion
- Ensuring belonging
so that you can develop yourself to achieve your goals in life.