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Growth and Contribution to serve to optimize my strengths and transform my opportunities to triumph. Excited to Tune In this year to our clubs and leaders seeking even more value from their Toastmasters experience.
When I joined Toastmasters in 2010, I was a Charter member of a corporate club. I had never heard of Toastmasters before, and I while I didn’t think that I needed to improve my communication skills, I thought that I would be able convince my husband Gary to join if I did.
Since joining Toastmasters I have served in most club officer roles, including being President of two clubs in the same year! My favorite role is Vice President of Education, because introducing new members to the education system and assisting them as they grow and flourish is very rewarding.
At the district level, I have served as a Pathways Guide, Area Director, and Division Director. Each role has challenged me and stretched me, and I have grown personally and professionally because of it. My mantra is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”.
I am a health and fitness enthusiast who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion. I’m employed as a Fitness Director in a senior community, and my greatest joy is working with someone and seeing them move from a state of frailty and illness to health and wellness.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling, doing jigsaw puzzles, and listening to audiobooks.
Linda Clarke is a veteran financial services professional, with over twenty years of experience in retail banking, regulatory compliance and asset management.
Linda joined Toastmasters in December 2020 as a member of Healing Communicators Club 7178 in Nassau, Bahamas. Two years later, she joined Sunrise Toastmasters Club based in Sunrise, Florida. Since her induction into the Toastmasters program, Linda immediately became a fixture in both club and district leadership. She has served as Club Sergeant-at-Arms, Treasurer, Vice President Public Relations, Vice President Membership, Vice President Education and President. At the District level, Linda has served as Area Director, Pathways Co-Chair, Division Director and Public Relations Manager. This year she also serves as President of Healing Communicators Club 7178.
Linda has enjoyed success during her tenure in Toastmasters. She was awarded District 47’s Area Director of the Year (2022-2023) and Division E Area Director of the Year (2022-2023), Distinguished Area Director (2022-2023), Select Distinguished Division Director (2024-2025) and is a two-time Distinguished Toastmaster (2023, 2025).
I had to reorganize my life after the events in 2024. With my family’s support, I focused on finding my bearings in 2025. And 2026 is the year to effect change. I have focused back on my career and my Toastmasters goals. I was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Translators Association and made Chair of its Ethics Committee; I also joined a second Toastmasters club and advanced in my Pathways.
My Toastmasters Family was one of the steady pillars I could count on, and I am strong enough now to give back.”
I chose to serve this year to continue the journey I started.
