Archive for September 2018

Speech-a-Thons are exciting special events. You don’t get the chance to attend–or participate in one–every day, but now is your chance! Central Akron Advanced Toastmasters is hosting a Speech-a-Thon Saturday, October 6, from 10 am to noon in Akron. Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters are invited to attend. Go to enjoy the action–5 prepared speeches and 5 evaluations…

Long-time Toastmaster Eugene F. “Gene” Wetzel passed away on Friday, September 21. Gene was a founding member of Club 912, Brecksville – Nordonia Hills Gaveliers. He served as lieutenant governor of Division B from 1981 to 1982 (under District Governor Ben Supinski), and he was the first member of Club 912 to earn DTM in…

Have you ever experienced the fun and excitement of a new Toastmasters club’s first official meeting? Have you ever heard Maureen Zappala speak? You have a chance to do both memorable things this Thursday. Thursday Night Toastmasters invites you to join them as they hold a Chartering Ceremony on September 27, 2018, at 7 pm. You…

With the first round of training complete, 15 clubs* have had all 7 of their officers trained, putting those clubs in the running for Magnificent 7 distinction. Congratulations! It’s no small feat to get everyone trained, but it’s so worth it. Plus, if these clubs do it again in round 2, they will complete the…

When the weather turns cold, my dad dons a beret. As kids, my siblings and I would ask him why he chose a beret and not some other kind of hat. He explained that a “man of distinction” – a distinguished man – wore a beret. When we’d see another man wearing a beret (a…