International Director Address (3:00 - 3:40 PM)
"Leadership - Turning Challenges into Opportunities"
by Val Albert, DTM, Region VII International Director

Val Albert, DTM |
Sometimes in the Leadership journey we experience 'bumps' in the road or challenges to overcome. What would that journey be without them? Not very productive! Without the 'bumps' or challenges, our experience would be quite diminished, our leadership role not quite be fulfilled. It is the 'bumps' in the road that create the atmosphere for greatness. It is the ONLY time we really grow as leaders!
Learn how accepting a leadership challenge and turning it into an 'Simply Amazing!' opportunity can benefit and enrich your leadership experience.
Bio: Val is a charter member and past president of the North Atlantic TM #6983 (State Farm Insurance) and the North Country TM #6295 (Glens Falls, NY). Val began her leadership and service to District 53 in 1996. She has served District 53 as Area F3 and Division F Governor, Public Relations Officer, LGM, LGET, and Distinguished District Governor in 2002-03. During this span of time Val has shown true dedication and leadership to provide the very best education and training for all Club and District leaders. Val now serves on the Board of Directors for Toastmasters International; her term of office is August 2006 to August 2008.
Val is a resident of Saratoga Springs, NY, the home of health, horses and spas. She and her husband, Jerry, have two beautiful daughters, Kelly and Karla. And five incredible grandchildren: Mandy, Sadie, Hannah, Stefan and Regan. |