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Cynthia Saxton - Chanticleers
by Brinn Hemmingson, ACG, CL
Cynthia Saxton shares her reason for joining Toastmasters and why she
continues to be a member of Chanticleers Toastmasters. [Editor]
How did you first get involved with presentation. Finally, If you have a Toastmaster
Toastmasters? club tradition in your office support it—there
Mike Itel, one of my friends and co-worker, are few opportunities that are self-initiated, and
invited me to visit the club (more than once). I
kept telling him I would when I was less busy— Toastmasters is one valuable tool.
that time never came.
Then I had an opportunity to speak Chanticleers Toastmasters Club meets Tuesdays
internationally for my job. Three months prior at Noon in the Conference Center at Portland
to the speaking engagement, I took advantage of International Airport, 7000 NE Airport Way,
Chanticleers, the Toastmasters club that meets
at the Port of Portland, to practice and polish Portland, Oregon 97218. To learn more about the
my presentation. That was three years ago. club, click here.
Directions:
What clubs are you in/officer roles have 1. Take I-205 to the Portland International Airport
you held? And what level are you at exit.
now? 2. Drive west on NE Airport Way.
I am currently President of Chanticleers. I Documentation Changes People
served as the VP of Education for 2 years. 3. Near the control tower, take the Short-Term Parking
exit on your left. Pull a ticket to enter (bring in for
Have you participated in contests? validation*).
Not as a contestant. I have been a judge. 4. Park on the 6th or 7th floor, if possible at the South
The contest was held inside Columbia River end closest to the airport terminal building.
Corrections so it really was an experience. I 5. Take an elevator or stairs at the S. end of the parking
was very impressed with the way the inmates structure to level 4 (the skybridge).
embraced Toastmasters and spoke confidently.
6. Cross the skybridge and enter the airport building.
How has Toastmasters helped you 7. Down the escalator or elevator to the ticket lobby.
outside of the club (work, relationships)? 8. Go past the ticket counters into the Oregon Market
I have more confidence and leadership (shops area).
skills. I still have a long way to go with learning/ 9. Look left or right to find the clock tower in the center
practicing speaking skills.
of the Oregon Market.
What would you say about Toastmasters 10. Take stairs or elevator across from the clock tower
to encourage someone to join? to level 2, The PDX Conference Center.
If you are looking to invest in yourself this
would be a good place to start. If you have *The Receptionist at the Conference Center will
a presentation in your future, go to a club, validate your parking ticket and direct you to the
practice, and pick up tips on how to polish your meeting room for Chanticleers Toastmasters.
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