The High Noon chapter of Toastmasters International recently elected Strong Paulson as chapter president. Paulson is a lifestyle management and personal/professional development coach with clients across the country. He holds the Certified ToastMaster (CTM) designation and is working toward an advanced certification (ATM.)
Joe Cooke now fills the office of vice-president of public relations. Cooke is an author, speaker and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in management - working with corporations, not-for-profits and governmental agencies on change, organizational dynamics, leadership and motivation. He holds a law degree and a masters degree in business and taxation. Cooke is a CTM and is working toward the professional speaker accreditation.
Don Bellinger takes over as vice-president of education, maintaining records of speeches given, milestones achieved and goals yet to be conquered. Bellinger often shares his witty poetry and his love for Star Trek.
The office of vice-president of membership is now held by Patricia Divine Wilder. In addition to her work with Toastmasters, she writes, speaks, and practices the Japanese tradition of Reiki to promote healing, spiritual growth, and justice in the world.
Brenda Van Donge takes over as secretary of the organization. In her three years as a member, she has served one term as president and one term as vice-president of public relations. In addition to her ATM, she has earned an ATM bronze designation.
Local firefighter Greg Van Donge continues on as treasurer of the club. Captain Van Donge often portrays turn-of-the-century firefighter Robert Wolf, teaching both children and adults about the history of the Walla Walla Fire Department.
Joy Martin rounds out the lineup as seargent-at-arms, setting up for meetings, maintaining order and collecting penalties for every "um" and "uh" uttered by members.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization for the purpose of helping its members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Its mission is to foster self-confidence and growth in its members. As of 2006, there were more than 210,000 members in over 11,000 clubs in every state of the United States and in approximately 90 other countries.
The Walla Walla High Noon club is typical, with 20 members who meet weekly for an hour to learn and practice public speaking techniques in a "learn-by-doing" workshop format.
For more information about Toastmasters International, go to
Toastmasters International.
For more information on the Walla Walla High Noon Toastmaster's club, call Strong Paulson at 522-9966 or Joe Cooke at (509) 520-1005, or send an e-mail inquiry to
coach@strongpaulson.com or
joe@joecooke.info.
Posted on July 27, 2006 10:07 |
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