Mitch Priestley

by Eldred Brown | Jan 30, 2018

Mitch Priestley Q: What is your Toastmasters background? A: I joined Marylhurst Toastmasters Club in January of 2010. I completed my Competent Communication manual in 11 days and quickly rose into leadership, becoming both club president and area director by July of...

Libra Forde

by Eldred Brown | Jul 14, 2015

Libra Forde Q: What brought you to Toastmasters? A: I was a Toastmaster in my mind for over ten years. My responsibilities never seemed to open up time for a factual meeting. Then in 2013 I decided that I would commit to one hour per week at Toastmasters after...

Brinn Hemmingson

by Eldred Brown | Jul 13, 2015

Brinn Hemmingson Congratulations to Brinn Hemmingson for winning the District 7 Speech Evaluation Contest on May 2, 2015. District 7 Member Spotlights Mitch PriestleyJanuary 30, 2018 Libra FordeJuly 14, 2015 Brinn HemmingsonJuly 13, 2015 Ryan AveryJune 28,...

Ryan Avery

by Eldred Brown | Jun 28, 2015

Ryan Avery At age 25, Ryan Avery became the youngest World Champion of Public Speaking in history; competing against more than 30,000 people from 116 countries to claim the 2012 World Championship title. He is the cofounder of AveryToday, Inc. and managing partner...