By Judy Stepp, member Toastmasters International is an organization founded in 1924 to help men during the Great Depression to develop speaking and leadership skills that would enable them to secure employment and opportunities in those dire times. Since that time, men and women all over the world have been learning better communication and leadership...

August 23 was a meeting of last minute volunteers expertly covering positions for a couple no-shows, and two new members giving memorable "Ice Breaker" speeches introducing themselves to the members in attendance superbly. As the toastmaster for the meeting my thanks go out to Phil Drake and President, Nancy Porter for jumping in with both feet...

On June 14th the members of Gem City Forum elected our new officers for 2011 / 2012. The elections were conducted by our Past President, Lacey Crowe during the business portion of our meeting. So here they are!! Front Row (L to R) Sec/Tres - Cindy Stringer ; VP Public Relations - Barbara Cook ;  President...

by John Becker/Bald Head Gem City Forum Toastmasters had a real treat Tuesday evening 6-7-11 when Judy Stepp gave her #5 speech from the Competent Communicators manual. Her speech was titled, "Clouds"... Judy is a tremendous speaker with a positive message. Animated, fun, and witty, I think you'll enjoy her presentation of "CLOUDS"... see the video!...

Toastmasters Clubs are organized to conduct meetings as a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. As a meeting Toastmaster, part of your duty is to contact the other participants with your Theme and obtain their introduction and material/equipment needs prior to...