South Street Toastmasters to Host Open House

South Street Toastmasters, Where Leaders Are Made, will host a free Open House on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from Noon – 1PM at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany, New Jersey.  Reservations to attend the Open House are not required but are helpful. Email southstreettoastmasters@gmail.com or call Ann at 201-230-2233 to make a reservation.

South Street Toastmasters President Joel Remde (of Chatham) noted that individuals reap many benefits from joining and participating in meetings including:  standing out at job interviews or in staff meetings. Remde stated, “The ability to speak clearly, confidently, coherently, and concisely makes you visible and memorable.”  He further noted that according to a studycited in 2009 Time Magazine article those who speak up in groups are perceived as more intelligent than those who do not, even when they are less knowledgeable.

Vice President of Public Relations Michelle “Glod” Feingold (of Morris Plains) noted that she joined South Street Toastmasters to advance her career.  She stated, “As a graphic designer, I usually can hide behind my computer. However, my boss presented me with a wonderful opportunity, to be more client-facing. I expressed my nervousness to a co-worker and she encouraged me to check out Toastmasters.  Since joining South Street Toastmasters, I have found the confidence to use my
voice not only at work, but also by contributing to the professional organization for creatives, the Art Directors Club of New Jersey.”

South Street Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International.  Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 270,000 members in 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. 

There are close to 3500 Toastmaster members in the geographic area that covers Central and Northern NJ and Staten Island.  The Toastmaster organization now adds global Toastmasters clubs at about 10 percent per  year. Visit www.toastmasters.org for more information.

South Street Toastmasters meets at the Morris County Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month from Noon – 1PM.  Current members live or work in the Morris and Essex County areas. Guests are always welcome.  Visit www.sstm.info to learn more about this Toastmasters club.