District 38 Toastmasters
Michael Dobbins, DTM, has extensive experience in technology and organizational practices. Currently serving as District IT Support for District 38 Toastmasters since January 2016, Dobbins provides support for online tools utilized by clubs and leads the implementation of easy-Speak. Previously, as the Founder and Lead Holacracy Agent at Hello Governance from October 2008 to January 2015, Dobbins established a company focused on Holacracy, having achieved various certifications and participated in multiple HolacracyOne Circles. Prior programming roles include a contract position at SWIFT and significant experience as Project Manager/System Programmer at Unisys, where Dobbins coordinated full product lifecycle processes. Early career roles included positions at GTE TELENET and Burroughs Corporation, where Dobbins provided technical support and developed corporate networks, respectively. Dobbins holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Math from Bowling Green State University.
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District 38 Toastmasters
District 38 serves 149 clubs with 4,000 Toastmaster members in eastern Pennsylvania and southern and central New Jersey. Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of member clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs. Vision Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change. Values Toastmasters International’s core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member, and respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we should incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a means of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the future.