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From Left: VP-Membership & Public Relations Barbara Cook CC; Sergeant at Arms John Becker CC; President Lacey Crowe CC; VP-Education Loretta Newton; Sec/Tres Nancy Porter CC
July 1st marks the beginning of the Toastmaster’s calendar. With a new year ahead, the Gem City Forum Toastmasters Club held annual leadership elections at the June 22 meeting to determine officers for July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. This will be a year of growth and action as the club looks to new leadership (officers pictured above).
Jim Alvord, Immediate Past-President, will be moving into the role of Area 11 Governor. Jim will guide and promote Toastmasters clubs throughout Western North Carolina from Cherokee to Henderson counties. Although Jim is branching out beyond Gem City Forum, it will continue to be his home club. “From myself as outgoing President, and outgoing Vice President of Membership and Public Relations, Kathy Clifton, we feel very confident that this new year will be an exciting and a dynamic time for Franklin Area Toastmasters, and we stand behind our new leaders 110%,” Jim said.
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization with more than 250,000 members in 106 countries. Every club meeting is a “learn-by-doing” workshop that facilitates communication and leadership skills. Besides public speaking activities, Toastmasters develops skills in listening, giving feedback, decision-making, delegating and mentoring.
Barbara Cook, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations, encourages the community to get involved in Gem City Forum Toastmasters club, “It’s the best kept secret in Macon County,” she said. “Observe and you will see a well-organized and welcoming atmosphere – from our friendly smiles as we approach the lectern to our handshakes as we leave it, our members strive to represent Toastmasters fundamentals.”
Gem City Forum welcomes all visitors who would like to learn more about Toastmasters. The club invites you to attend a meeting. Toastmasters meetings take place every Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the Macon County Library. Meetings last approximately 60-80 minutes.
For more information, visit the Toastmasters International website at www.Toastmasters.org, or visit the Gem City Forum blog at www.GemCityForum.org
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