Toastmasters-Whitefish, MT
We've moved camp, so to speak, and have a new home at The Wave! We are now meeting in the Conference Room that is just to the left of the coffee bar. Still every 2nd and 4th Wednesday and still at 7 A.M. (Hey, did you know that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body, so why not exercise it at The Wave?!)
Congratulations to our elected club officers for the 2007/2008 year. Thank you to all for the hard work this past year! We had a great year and I think that we should be very satisfied with the accomplishments we made individually and as a club.
We held a great 8th Birthday Party and we honored the elegant and eloquent Charles Abell for all of his support and contributions to North Valley Toastmasters. Charlie gave us a home for a very long time at the Whitefish Credit Union. Eileen Barrett (pictured here) made amazing TM party favors for our celebration. In attendence was our Area 11 Governor, Catherine Webber; our Division A Governor, Eileen Barrett; our District 78 Governor, Mary Lou Hermes and her secretary Frances.
The Whitefish Free Press came and took pictures and published a fantastic article about our club's long history which extends beyond eight years.  We are ready for another productive year! The new Leadership Manual is a worthy project for all Toastmasters and works along side the Speech Manuals. Our website is a growing and useful tool as well. We have a lot tools in Toastmasters to use so let's get to work!
  Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?  
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
 
Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.
 
You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than 10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information, please see our membership information page.
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