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Articulators Toastmasters

by Leanne Murray, Club VP Public Relations

September 12th was a big day in St. work outside the area can
Helens, Oregon. It’s been 36 years since a new participate.
Toastmasters Club was started in Columbia “For a small commu-
County, and the 12th was the day The Articulators nity like St. Helens, it’s a
received their club banner. Emilie Taylor, privilege to have a second
District Club Growth Director, was on deck to club, especially one that
congratulate founders Ronda Holdridge and is so focused on providing extra resources to its
Dennis Hills, as well as to present certificates to membership,” Leanne Murray, VP of member-
the charter members who were present. Ronda ship and public relations shared with us. “Ronda
is the current Area 83 Director. and Dennis have pulled out all the stops to lead
Even though the charter was completed just us to excellence; we are so fortunate to have their
this summer, the club has already had several commitment and expertise.”
special events to generate interest among the Of course all are welcome to visit, so consider
young membership and the community at large. taking a beautiful drive to St. Helens on Tuesday
nights to join this energetic club at 6:45 in the
Avamere dining room at 2400 Gable Road. You’ll
be glad you did!
Leanna Murray joined Toastmasters in 2016.
She is serving as club VP Public Relations.

They hosted Quint Crispin the week before
he went to the international contest in August,
Eric Winger shared tips on speech evaluations
in July, and Allison Bennett presented a vocal
variety playshop in June. The new club meets in
the evening so it is at a time when people who

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