

News Roundup (Q1 2017)
We started 2017 very well! Let's review what we achieved in education, membership, and public relations between January and March. Education We presented 3 speeches nearly every week for our members and guests. I'm especially proud of how we worked as a team to let new members give an ice breaker soon after they joined, as well as let experienced members give their speeches. We got to hear a total of 10 ice breakers: Andrew McGuire (Jan 2) Fahad Memon (Jan 16) Nima Dabidian (


90 Public Speaking Tips
The United Way, the American SPCA, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America all share the same fortune of Toastmasters International. All have survived as a nonprofit for over 90 years, and all have impacted many lives along the way. To celebrate its 90th birthday in 2014, Toastmasters International posted 90 Tips from Toastmasters, culled from the collective wisdom of its members. Below are some of my favorites and stories about my personal experience with them. 4.) Time yourse