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| Member Achievements |
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Elaine Sommer Becomes
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Congratulations to Elaine Sommer for attaining Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) which is the highest education award in Toastmasters. Elaine achieved that goal by giving more than 40 speeches as well as serving in various leadership roles at both the club and District levels. Elaine's hard work and dedication to the Toastmasters program paid off in her becoming a DTM in just over 8 years. Elaine is pictured here with her mentor and also a DTM, Dick Poirier. |
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| About Our Club |
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Bridge Builders Toastmasters is President's Distinguished Once Again!
A Toastmasters Club quality is measured by its level of achievement of goals as set forth by Toastmasters International. For the fifth year in a row, in 2016-2017, Bridge Builders Toastmasters reached the highest level of President's Distinguished status by attaining at least 9 of the prescribed 10 goals. The goals relate to individual member achievement in communication and leadership as well as the number of new members joining the club. Bridge Builders gained 9 new members this past year. Several goals also relate to officers attending training and to administrative goals. In recognition of this President's Distinguished accomplishment, the club will receive a special ribbon from Toastmasters International for displaying on the club banner. |
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Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up?
You’ve come to the right place. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped more than 4 million people just like you, from around the world, become more confident speakers and leaders.
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development, with more than 345,000 members in over 15,900 clubs in 142 countries. This network of clubs and their learn-by-doing programme are sure to help you improve.
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself effectively in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retired, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. You'll learn how to:
- Formulate and express your ideas effectively
- Be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations
- Improve your one-on-one dealings with others
Don't delay! Become the speaker and leader you want to be. Confident, charismatic leaders weren't born that way. As you progress in Toastmasters, you'll get to practice your skills by organising and conducting meetings and motivating others to help you. Become a better negotiator. Gain trust. Inspire your team.
Visit our next meeting - guests are most welcome. You won't regret it!
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| Club Officers |
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Bridge Builders Officers for 2017-18 Program Year
President: Euridice Oware, 2018 & Matt Bayer, 2017
Vice President Education: Dick Poirier
Vice President Membership: Sharon Catania
Vice President Public Relations: Joanne Roman
Secretary: Elaine Sommer
Treasurer: Jeff Garrison
Sergeant at Arms: Megan Steiner
Officers serve a term that starts July 1, 2017, and ends June 30, 2018.
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| Grammarian's Word-Of-The-Day |
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The Toastmasters Mission
A statement of shared values
Every Toastmasters club shares the same mission, clearly defined in the following mission statement:
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth.
Through this mission, each Toastmaster gains a clear understanding of the club's purpose, and the organization as a whole benefits from a shared set of values and goals.
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| Toasty-Tip |
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Wondering why your regular Club meeting says 'Contest' at the top of the view_meeting screen? It's because the agenda includes a role that you have defined as 'Contest Only'. Vote Counter is a popular one to get wrong - if your club uses a Vote Couter at every meeting you should go into the Club Control Panel and change the role so that it is NOT 'Contest Only'
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