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Okefenokee Toastmasters Club #8269, District 14, Area 11B

Volume 4 Issue 12

December 2012

Chartered in 1991

Mission: The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Meetings: We meet every Wednesday morning at 7:00am at Quality Inn, 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross. Click here for map. Membership: Open to anyone 18 years old and over. Tweeps @Oketoast
@CGAcareerview: Networking Tip: Be patient, rewards of networking don't always pay off instantly. Stay in touch and follow-up. @Toastmasters: Leadership Tip: When delivering bad news, say it immediately, considerately, calmly & as positively as possible. @BrianJOlds: Stay focused on WIN What's Important Now. @KWallace5 Opening: address the subject. Body: 2 - 3 points max. Conclusion: link it back to the opening #Toastmasters

Officers for Okefenokee Toastmasters 2012-2013 President: Kathy Odam VP Education: Bud Montero VP Membership: John Conger VP of Public Relations: Janice Williams Treasurer: Addie Crews Secretary: Sharon Vickers Sergeant of Arms: Larry Kearson

Upcoming Events Club Contests (International & Table Topics) - to be conducted by January 27, 2013 Spring Conference: April 26-27, 2013, Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, Stone Mountain, Ga.

GRAMMARIANS CORNER

Quote of the Month

The Leaders Vision: Firstly, leaders must have the capacity to envision a new and better possible future for the organisation or constituency they lead. It must also be clear that they have a strong belief in that future and a strong intention and commitment to create that future. Walter Bellin

Toastmasters love words. Chris Guillebeau shares his list of powerful words and phrases: Once upon a time. Powerful words in storytelling. Yes and A conversation starter. You are not alone. People want companionship in the midst of chaos. Runner Up: Were all in this together. Now. No time like the present.

Toastmasters by the Numbers 88 - The number of years that Toastmasters International has been in existence. 21 - The number of years that our Okefenokee Toastmasters Club has been in existence in Waycross. 7 - The typical number of Officers in a Toastmasters Club. 10 - The number of speech projects to be completed to achieve the goal of Competent Communicator. 4 - The number of Competent Communicators needed to achieve goals 1 and 2 of the Club Success Plan. 20 - The required number of members for a Toastmasters club or a net growth of 5 new members.
Connect with Us Follow Okefenokee Toastmasters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/oketoast Check out Okefenokee Toastmasters website: http://okefenokee.toastmastersclubs.org Browse Toastmasters Internationals website: www.toastmasters.org

Sharon Vickers talking up Toastmasters, at the Okefenokee Agricultural Fair hosted by the Exchange Club on Saturday, November 9th, with Carolyn, Casey, and Gracie. Every member can talk up the benefits and value of Toastmasters to friends, coworkers and family members with this guide: http://bit.ly/blBHIK Ease speaking in front of groups Keen listening skills Unlimited personal growth

Community Events = Networking Opportunities Rise and Shine Breakfast, December 11th - All Green Services, January 8th - Baptist Village Business After Hours, December 13th- Waycross Bank & Trust, January 17th - Satilla Cancer Center Curepoint

Quality Meetings = Quality Clubs = Quality Leaders

CHARTER MEMBERS: John Penland (Sponsor), Andrew Slocum, Joe Gant, Harry D. Dixon, Jr., Carolyn Morton (Akins), Phil Wysong, C.J. Broome, Paul OCain, James C. Bunch, W.F. Stephens, Jeanette Stipe, Tom Strickland, Fred Barber, John Karew, Reuben Flanders, E. Nash Williams, Jerri Davis, Doris Germano, Andy Spivey, Audrey West, and Margaret Park. Edited by Janice Williams