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Confidence Builders Toastmasters hosts Open House

Event is free to the public

Concord, CA, October 12, 2018—Confidence Builders Toastmasters invites local residents to its open house to meet members and watch special guest speaker, Camille Miller. Camille is a Toastmasters contest-winning speaker in both impromptu and prepared speaking contests.

“Confidence Builders Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says Donna Loo, Confidence Builders Club President.

After hearing from Camille Miller, members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speeches), and evaluations.

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Club Treasurer, Rita Carlson, who has served in various club positions, will be the Table Topics master. “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting,” says Carlson. “This is where guests and members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.”

Other speakers include Immediate Past Club President and current Vice-President, Doug Lower of Concord.

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Confidence Builders Toastmasters Open House

Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center

2730 Grant St., Building 2, Classroom A

Concord, CA 94520
Time: 7:15 p.m. –8:45 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

For more information, email vppr-3972@toastmastersclubs.org

Confidence Builders Toastmasters Club #3972 meets each Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center on Grant St. at Frederick St. in Concord, CA. For more information about this event and the club, please visit confidencebuilders.toastmastersclubs.org.

About Confidence Builders

Confidence Builders is local chapter of Toastmasters International. The club was founded in Concord in 1988. To learn more about Confidence Builders please visit: confidencebuilders.toastmastersclubs.org.

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

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