My Dear Fellow Toastmasters,
It has truly been an honor to serve as your President. This has not been the easiest term as we experienced a decline in club interest and involvement, but it has definitely been a year of hope and growth. We have fresh, motivated members and the buzz about our club is building!
Thanks to Cheryl Mason's dedication to the club, she kept us all involved and encouraged everyone (including me) to keep moving on the path of growth and improvement. That is why Cheryl is the perfect person to take over the office of President. I know she will keep us on track and that we will continue to ride the wave of success we are starting to build.
I am looking forwarding to serving the club in new ways and to help Cheryl and the other officers continue to grow our amazing club. Please join me in welcoming and supporting our new Toastmasters President.
Thank you,
Michelle Lyon, CC
(just one of 117 clubs in District 53 representing Connecticut, Western Mass. and Eastern New York State)
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Your success in business is based on how effective you are. Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate, and motivate.
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As your improved communication skills become obvious within the workplace, increased visibility, recognition and promotion will follow. Your improved presentation skills will win you the respect and admiration of your colleagues and employees - and make them wonder what you did to change!
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Leadership skills acquired through participation in Toastmasters will increase your management potential. As a Toastmaster you will acquire an increased ability to motivate and persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or manager. Members of Toastmaster clubs have access to a wide range of educational materials, including books, audio and videotapes, and seminar programs available at reduced cost through the Toastmasters International Supply Catalog.
Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries.
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.
Lunchtime meetings are held alternate Thursdays at various Stanley Works locations throughout the
New Britain area
Guests are always welcome!
