For Immediate Release
Governor Terry Branstad Proclaims October as
Toastmasters Month
Governor Terry Branstad has proclaimed October Toastmasters Month for the State of Iowa, in celebration of the non-profit organization’s 92 years helping members learn to feel comfortable speaking in front of groups.
Toastmasters provides a supportive learning environment where members can build self-confidence and communication skills necessary to succeed in personal and professional endeavors.
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PROCLAMATION TEXT:
Whereas: The vision of the Toastmasters International organization is to empower people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams, and
Whereas: Toastmasters International is the world’s leading organization devoted to communication, public speaking and leadership skills, and has more than 313,000 members in 126 Countries, and
Whereas: Since the Toastmasters organization began in 1924, more than three million men and women have benefited from its communication and leadership program, and
Whereas: Members of Toastmasters benefit from improved communication skills, constructive evaluation, better meeting facilitation skills, leadership skills and increased self-confidence as an added dividend, and
Whereas: The mission of a Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth, and
Whereas: The Toastmasters program provides these benefits to more than 3,200 Iowans in more than 90 clubs across the state:
Therefore, I, Terry E. Brandstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2016 as Toastmasters Month
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About District 19
District 19 is one of 98 districts, which comprises more than 89 corporate and community clubs in Iowa and part of Nebraska and Illinois. To learn more about District 19, please visit: www.district19.me.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 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.