Donna Labatt, past international director of Toastmasters International, will share her thoughts about “Toastmasters, Rotary and Transformation” at this week’s Rotary Club meeting.
Donna’s involvement with Toastmasters began when, as an Air Force second lieutenant, she was invited to a meeting by a staff sergeant in her squadron.
He had to invite her three times before she finally attended a meeting. Having finally attended, she joined and never looked back.
Donna eventually served in all district offices, earning the Distinguished Toastmaster Award, the highest educational accomplishment possible in Toastmasters.
As District 23 Toastmasters governor she oversaw an area that included all of New Mexico; El Paso County, Texas; and a slice of Oklahoma. Under her leadership, the district earned select distinguished status.
After that success, Donna became an international director, serving on the Board of Toastmasters International from 2000-02.
Donna, who lives in Clovis, has been a Toastmaster for more than 40 years.
