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participate in contests, and our winners
always are cheered on before a loud and
rowdy crowd in area contests. Sometime we
have 10 members in the audience, supporting
our representatives.

evaluator provides feedback to everyone
involved.

5-Camaraderie through outside activities.
We have made it a tradition to meet at
least once a year for an activity outside of
Toastmasters. These include barbecues at
members’ homes, visits to the Oregon Food
Bank, Christmas parties, etc. While it is
important to keep in mind that Toastmasters

provides an education and a path to self- TOASTAMONIAL
improvement, learning how to speak in front
of an audience and leadership skills, we find Toastmasters is very important
it is helpful to get to know each other on a for our business. We want
different, personal level. This has helped to be able to stand up and
members to be more engaged. Officer roles are make our presentation with
almost always filled and contest participation confidence! Toastmasters is
is excellent. We are proud to give as many part of our business plan.
different members as possible a chance to
Gloria and Bruce Crockett
Redmond Area Toastmasters

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