Entrevista - Zuzana Grofova - Governadora District 59

Zuzana Grofova
District 59 - Governadora 2007-2008

A nossa rúbrica de entrevistas continua em alta.

Esta semana fomos até Praga (República Checa), conversar com a nossa Governadora em fim de ciclo.

O districto 59 representa todas as divisões europeias de clubes Toastmasters (ilulstrado na figura).

TOASTPT - How long have you been at Toastmasters?
Zuzana - 10 years


TOASTPT - Can you give us some words about the development of the Portuguese Toastmasters Clubs over these last 2/3 years, at least as District Governor?
Zuzana - The clubs are built with a speed one per year which is wonderful.


TOASTPT - What are the District Goals for the year?
Zuzana - CCs, ACs, paid clubs and membership are 4 critical success factors. The numbers can be found on TMI website (reports) however we want to exceed them to become President´s distingushed District.


TOASTPT - How can we expand even more TM clubs in Portugal?
Zuzana - Well planned demo-meetings with high attendance and immediately subscribed people. Company clubs.


TOASTPT - Public Speaking Contests are always great to promote Toastmasters clubs. What are your expectations for this year Championship and the Portuguese participation?
Zuzana - I have no expectations. Portuguese contestant can be the best however the competitions is very tough.

TOASTPT - Leave us a message for the Portuguese Toastmasters.
Zuzana - I wish to your Toastmasters clubs to have more brothers and sisters soon so you as country can become the own area and then the own division. The higher is the density of clubs the better for the support of area governors - and from the district. The way you started is great and I have no doubt you will do it.
I am looking forward to the future District conference in Portugal.