Saturday, June 27, 2026

Womens Saturday Online Discipleship Group Meeting last June 27, 2026

 

Mga Pangunahing Resulta


Tinalakay ng grupo ang paksa ng pagiging tagapagpayapa batay sa Mateo 5:9, na may pokus sa pitong prinsipyo ng paglutas ng salungatan. Nagbahagi ang mga miyembro ng personal na patotoo tungkol sa kalusugan, pag-aasawa, at mga hamon sa buhay. Isinagawa ang sesyon bilang bahagi ng isang patuloy na grupo ng pananampalataya, na may malinaw na pundasyon sa Bibliya at bukas na pagbabahagi ng bawat miyembro. 12

Mga Desisyong Ginawa

  • Susunod na paksa: Magsisimula na ng GLC Book 2 sa susunod na sesyon 3
  • Pagbabago ng format: Ang grupong ito ay lumipat na mula GLC Book 1 patungong Book 2, Session 4 4

Mga Pangunahing Turo: Pitong Prinsipyo ng Pagiging Tagapagpayapa

  • Gumawa ng unang hakbang — Huwag iwasan ang salungatan; harapin ito nang personal 56
  • Humingi ng karunungan sa Diyos — Manalangin bago gumawa ng desisyon 7
  • Magsimula sa sariling pagkakamali — Kilalanin ang iyong sariling sala bago sisihin ang iba (Santiago 4:1) 89
  • Makinig sa sakit at pananaw ng iba — Maging mabilis makinig, mabagal magsalita (Santiago 1:19) 1011
  • Sabihin ang katotohanan nang may pagmamahal — Gamitin ang mga salitang nagtatayo, hindi nagsisira (Efeso 4:29) 1213
  • Ayusin ang problema, hindi ang sisi — Huwag itutok ang enerhiya sa paghahanap ng may kasalanan 14
  • Pokus sa pagkakasundo, hindi sa tagumpay — Ang layunin ay maibalik ang relasyon, hindi manalo sa argumento (2 Corinto 5:18-20) 15

Mga Personal na Patotoo

  • Jen: Nagpapasalamat sa ligtas na paglalakbay mula Davao papuntang Cagayan de Oro; nagagalak sa impluwensyang nagawa sa mga estudyante — 33 sa 76 ang pumili sa kanya bilang unang pagpipilian para maging adviser 16
  • Janice: Nakaranas ng pagbabago ng rutina at mas malinaw na pananampalataya; nagpapasalamat sa mas maayos na paggamit ng oras kasama ang Panginoon 17
  • Sara: Nagsimulang mag-taper ng antidepressant pagkatapos ng anim na taon ng pag-inom; nakaranas ng matinding withdrawal symptoms noong Huwepes ngunit inaalagaan ng kanyang anak na lalaki (14 taong gulang) 181920

Mga Kahilingang Panalangin

  • Sara: Maayos na paglipat ng gamot at mabilis na mawala ang withdrawal symptoms; kalusugan ng katawan 21
  • Jen: Probisyon sa pananalapi; pagtuon sa trabaho; maayos na pag-aaral ng mga anak (Grade 7, 10, at 12) 22
  • Janice: Kaligtasan ng asawang si Ryan; pagpapala ng pamilya at negosyo 23

Mga Bukas na Tanong

  • Kailan magiging stable si Sara pagkatapos ng pagbabago ng gamot — tinatayang hanggang anim na buwan ang withdrawal symptoms 2425
  • Kailan magbabayad ang kliyente ni Jen ng natitirang balanse para maiwasan ang karagdagang utang 26

Mga Susunod na Hakbang

  • Jen: Mag-umpisa ng GLC Book 2, Session 4 sa susunod na pagpupulong 3
  • Lahat: Isabuhay ang pitong prinsipyo ng pagiging tagapagpayapa sa pang-araw-araw na buhay 27
  • Grupo: Ipagpatuloy ang panalangin para sa isa't isa, lalo na kay Sara sa kanyang proseso ng paggaling 28





Friday, June 26, 2026

District 75 Offcers Training Session 2

 

Key Outcomes


The session covered strategic leadership thinking, division/area team structures, conflict management, the Toastmasters dashboard, and district administration. Leaders were equipped with frameworks for prioritization, club visits, brand compliance, and key operational deadlines for the 2026–2027 term. The district's goal for the coming term is to achieve President's Distinguished District status.


Decisions Made

  • Strategic priority framework (STAR): Leaders should Scan the environment, set a Target, Allocate resources intentionally, and Review meaningful metrics monthly. 1
  • Lead measures must be both influential and controllable (e.g., no last-minute meeting cancellations, every member invites a guest) — not just outcome targets like "20 members." 2
  • Division/Area Council meetings should be predictable and consistent (e.g., first Monday of every month) and mandatory for all officers. 3
  • Clubs and divisions cannot create their own logos, themes, or taglines; the only exception is the district convention. 4


Key Frameworks Shared

Strategic Thinking (D75 Trainer Rainier):
  • Stop non-value-adding activities (e.g., standalone events that generate attendance but don't convert members, excessive merchandise purchases). 5
  • Assign a named owner to every activity — avoid single-person overload. 6
Division Leadership (DTM Kulai):
  • Leadership = Character + Competence → leads to trust. 7
  • Four Disciplines of Execution: Wildly Important Goal → Lead Measures → Scoreboard → Cadence of Accountability. 8
  • Conflict framework: Move from Red Zone (I'm not OK / You're not OK) through Yellow Zone to Green Zone (mutual OK). 9
  • Conversation technique: ABC — Acknowledge, Bridge, Communicate. 10
  • Mindset shift: transition from leader with an answer to leader with a question. 11
Area Director Role (DTM Nino):
  • ADs serve as direct liaisons between district and clubs; conduct minimum 2 club visits/year (Round 1: July–November; Round 2: December–May). 12
  • Submit club visit reports promptly — do not batch-submit near deadlines. 13
  • Pass documented club nuances and sensitive member notes to the next AD during transition. 14


Dashboard & Tools (CGD Ian Cortes)

  • District Central provides: leads/prospective clubs, district awards history, Distinguished Performance Report, and membership reports. 15
  • District 75 current status: 155 paid clubs, ~5,918 member payments (needs 6,493 for Distinguished District). 1617
  • Secret tip: Clubs formed by September or October count as 3 member payments (vs. 2 for later formations). 18
  • A simplified new global dashboard is available (still in development but publicly accessible). 19


Admin & PR Reminders

Admin Manager (TM Dolly Santos):
  • Google Calendar with color-coded events (blue), deadlines (red), celebrations (purple) — PM Dolly your email for access. 20
  • District Executive Committee = District Director down to Area Directors; District Council adds Club Presidents and VP Educations. 21
PR Manager (TM Karen Lim Yu):
  • Brand voice: positive, upbeat, enthusiastic, serious when necessary, open; primary colors are Loyal Blue and True Maroon. 2223
  • AI-generated content is permitted but must be reviewed for accuracy and brand compliance. 24
  • Upcoming initiatives: Newsletter (target release July 15), Podcast "Toast for You," and a "What's in Your Drafts" unsent letters feature. 252627

Key Dates

Date
Event
July 1
Start of Toastmasters year
July 17–18
On-site DOT & Installation
August 31
Internal CSP deadline (official: Sept 30)
September 12
First District Council Meeting
September 30
Membership renewal deadline
November 30
First round AD club visit reports due
May 31
Second round AD club visit reports due
June 30
Club officer list deadline
Every 2nd Sunday, 7PM
Regular District Executive Meeting


Action Items

  • All ADs/DDs: Book travel for July 17–18 on-site DOT and installation. 28
  • All club officers: Update club officer lists in Club Central before June 30. 29
  • All district leaders: PM Admin Manager Dolly with email address to gain Google Calendar access. 20
  • All leaders: Complete Area/Division Success Plans (in progress as of this session). 30
  • All leaders: Complete post-training survey (to be sent via group chat and email). 29
  • Division PRs/Brand Ambassadors: Review updated Brand Manual (revised March 2026) and ensure all posts are brand-compliant. 31