It is the District Trio's (District Director, Program Quality Director & Club Growth Director) responsibility to participate in the District Leadership Training twice every program year, one in August right before the International Convention and the other one in January.  The District 76 Trio went to Bangkok, Thailand in January to join the Mid-Year Training.  It was a wonderful opportunity to interact with leaders from various countries, mutually influencing and learning from each other. I strongly feel that many Toastmasters in Japan, especially those aspiring to advance their careers, should have this experience.  (DD Taka Miyawaki)