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'FIRST DISTRICT 39 TOASTMASTERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE’ May 21 and May 22, 2021
District 39 Toastmasters Cordially Invites all Meetup Members (not just Toastmasters)
BE OUR GUEST! https://www.district39.org/2021-conference/
Key Note Speakers:
1. ‘World Champion of Public Speaking' Mike Carr
“Each year, thousands of Toastmasters, representing over 100 countries, battle for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. The competition culminated at the 2020 Virtual Convention as the 28 semifinalists competed for a title that transforms lives. Mike Carr is the new World Champion of Public Speaking! Mike Carr from District 55 won with a speech titled, “The Librarian & Mrs. Montgomery!
2. International Director, Region 1 - Naomi Takeuchi, DTM
Naomi Takeuchi, DTM, of Seattle, Washington, works as a consultant for 1000 Cranes Studios, where she has worked for the last 15 years. She specializes in strategic planning and board development services, primarily for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. In the past, Takeuchi worked as an instructor at Duke University in their certificate program for nonprofit management. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s degree in business administration.
Not only does Toastmasters provide skills to gain confidence and poise in public speaking, the partnerships and friendships built through being part of this organization last for a lifetime,” she said. As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Takeuchi is a “working ambassador” for the organization. She works with the Board to develop, support, and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
For more information and to register, please go to https://www.district39.org/2021-conference/
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. Along with delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills.
Be our Guest~ Each club features a unique culture, there's no pressure to join the first club you visit!
Attending club meetings as a guest is free, so visit as many as you like until you find a club that fits your personality. https://youtu.be/383gehepo8M
WHY TOASTMASTERS https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmasters
To find a club near you, check out our growing Meetup groups or visit
https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club
For more information please email,
Club Growth Director Denise Alder Gutherz ClubGrowth@district39.org or
Club Quality Chair, Katherine O'Ray, DTM at kathie.oray@district39.org