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21
Oct
Letter from The President
Fellow Toastmasters,
Happy Anniversary!
October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA.
While the original intent of the group was to teach after-dinner speeches to young men, as we all know, Toastmasters has evolved to become a worldwide leader in Communication and leadership development. This evolution was no accident; Dr. Smedley firmly believed that the improvement of a person’s ability to communicate his or her ideas was a means of improving life in all its phases, personal as well as professional. It’s a philosophy that resonates as clearly today as it did back in 1924.
Since its founding, Toastmasters International has empowered more than 4 million people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Our organization’s long-term success and growth is a tribute to Dr. Smedley’s vision. He understood that communication isn’t optional and Leadership isn’t always natural, but both can be learned through doing.
As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, the organization stands at a historic high point. Our membership is at an all-time high of 252,000 and growing, our programs are more expansive and our leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age.
The next 85 years hold even greater promise as we continue to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world. Let us work together to build our organization by building our members – with confidence, leadership and service.
Thank you for all you do to support and serve Toastmasters.
Sincerely,
Gary Schmidt
International President
Toastmasters International
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08
Aug
Sandra in the News
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Great speaking skills are crucial for our growth, the teachers tell us. That is why a Speechathon - Speakers Night is so much fun. Everyone is welcome . The Toastmasters Clubs of St. Vincent & The Grenadines are holding a Speechathon on Sunday 2nd August at 5:45pm. Come along and listen to great speeches delivered by men and women who not too long ago, could hardly mutter a word in public. You will be amazed!
The event will be in the form of a Wine and Cheese Cocktail. Speakers will include our public Speaking champ Anika Stapelton, winner of the Caribbean Toastmasters’ International Speech Contest, and many more. Come and enjoy and have some fun. You will be able to participate if you like. Prizes to be given away too!!
Funds raised will go mainly towards sending our members to participate in regional and international contests.
Phone Toastmasters 4326804 or 5935608 to book a seat.
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that focuses on better Listening, Thinking and speaking. Communication and leadership skills are learned at mutually supportive, friendly and fun club meetings in a well structured and efficient manner. Members become better speakers and leaders while gaining confidence to succeed in whatever their chosen paths in life.
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21
Jul
WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS?
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Toastmasters International is an organization providing tools that will enable you to develop your speaking, Leadership and organizational skills. In Toastmasters, you learn by doing - by preparing and presenting speeches! As a member of Toastmasters, you will join the ranks of some 200,000 members in more than 10,500 clubs in 90 countries. Toastmasters was the brain-child of Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who organized the first group in 1924. Members would take turns presenting and evaluating speeches in a structured meeting format. As more clubs were formed, Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932. As a member of a local Toastmaster club, you will have the support of other club members, and the Toastmasters International organization as a whole. You will be guided at your own pace, and your development depends on your involvement in your club. Your Speaking and organizational skills will develop noticeably as you advance through the various projects.
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