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Okefenokee Toastmasters

Club #8269, Area 83.


Division H, District 14. Volume 10 Issue 9 September 2018 Chartered Club since 1991
East.

 Lunch Hour Meetings: Okefenokee Toastmasters meet at Okefenokee Toastmasters Club


South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus, James Dye Officers 2018-2019
Student Services Building in Room 108 on Wednesdays at President: Michael-Angelo James
noon.
VP Education: Ritu Linhart
 Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning ex- VP Membership: Wayne Caffarel
perience in which members are empowered to develop com-
VP Public Relations: Janice Williams
munication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-
confidence and personal growth. Treasurer: Linda Jean Titus
Secretary: Judy Yarbrough
Retweets @Oketoast Sergeant at Arms: Bud Montero

Outstanding VPM Award


The club with the most new mem-
@iPlan_MyFuture
bers added during Smedley (August
"Having goals keeps you
alert to potential opportu- 1st to September 30th) will receive
nities." $25.00 Toastmasters International
gift certificate for the Outstanding
@ AgbortokoRoger Vice President of Membership
"Be yourself. Cultivate (VPM) Award.
desirable qualities. Be
alert. Look for opportuni-
ties to express yourself. Word Power
Be positive. Determine
your goal and the route to One role of the Grammarian at
it." Frederick Loomis Quote of the Month a Toastmasters meeting is to
bring a “Word of the Week” and
@Tim_Fargo “… you can more effectively develop
your leadership abilities by connect- listen for its usage. Here are
"I was wrong," builds
more respect than, "I told ing to people who, based on their ex- some words we have used at
you so." Dan Rockwell periences, can teach you about the our club meetings recently.
things you would like to achieve and
collaborate (v.) = to work joint-
@DrJDrooghaag the skills you’d like to acquire. Find
Before you raise your out about their struggles, hardships, ly on an activity
voice, ask yourself why and mistakes as well as their accom- laconic (adj.) = brief
your audience isn't listen- plishments…The people with whom
ing when you speak soft-
you connect should be people who promulgate (v.) = to promote,
ly. broadcast
care about you and are interested in
your betterment.” Learning Leader- relinquish (v.) = to give up
ship by James M. Kouzes et al, p. 155
We learn. We lead. We compete. We have fun. Re-
new your membership this month. If a club has 8 or
more members renewing for the entire year,
10/1/2018 –9/30/ 2019, the club will receive a
$25.00 Toastmasters International gift certificate.

Connect and Share


Check out our social media links for
communication and leadership tips.

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
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• Twitter
• Our club website:
• Toastmasters International
• District 14 Toastmasters
• Email: oketoast8269@gmail.com

Tagline for Georgia Toastmasters District 14, 2018-2019:


One Team. One Goal. One Mission.

CHARTER MEMBERS: John Penland 1926-2015 (Sponsor), Andrew Slocum, Joe Gant,
Harry D. Dixon, Jr., Carolyn Morton (Akins), Phil Wysong, C.J. Broome, Paul O’Cain, 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. Compiled by Janice Williams.

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