\nDear Employer,<\/p>\n
I am pleased to inform you that Mark Henkel has been recognized as a Distinguished Toastmaster for participation in the Toastmasters International educational program. <\/p>\n
Distinguished Toastmaster recognition is the greatest honor that can be earned by a member of the Toastmasters organization. To receive the honor, a member must have participated in Toastmasters\u2019 Communication and Leadership Program and met other rigorous requirements. Members must conduct several seminar-style programs, serve as a leader at several different organizational levels, form or rebuild a Toastmasters club, and complete other challenging tasks. To achieve Distinguished Toastmaster status involves years of study, dedication, self-discipline, and active participation in the Toastmasters organization. <\/p>\n
By achieving Distinguished Toastmaster recognition, Toastmaster Henkel has developed and sharpened effective communication and leadership skills, and applied these skills in professional and community activities to the benefit of others. <\/p>\n
Only a few of the more than 260,000 members of our organization ever achieve this recognition. I know that the remarkable accomplishment of Toastmaster Henkel will be of special interest to you and your associates. <\/p>\n
Sincerely, <\/p>\n
Daniel Rex
\nExecutive Director\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Out of those rare few Toastmasters who do achieve the DTM, it usually takes them 7 – 15 years to achieve. I was able to achieve this in less than three years. Needless to say, I am stoked!<\/p>\n
So, now I can put these letters after my name:<\/p>\n
Mark Henkel, DTM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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