Happy 98-Years Toastmasters!

Happy 98 Years Toastmasters! 

Toastmasters International turned 98 which means it is almost 100 years old! 

www.toastmasters.org

Dr. Sherri Raftery, DTM-4, PDG & Dr. Ralph Smedley 

  "Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual, we work together to bring out the best in each of us and then we apply these skills to help others." - Dr. Ralph Smedley

"While most of us may have entered Toastmasters to learn to make speeches, that benefit is but the beginning of the good which may come to us and the good which we may do for mankind." - Dr. Ralph Smedley

Dr. Sherri holding the Toastmasters International Flag.

 "We learn best in moments of enjoyment" - Dr. Ralph Smedley

I have been in Toastmasters since 2005 and have enjoyed my journey in the speaking, competing, leadership tracks. One of my favorite quotes is from our first female international president Helen Blanchard. 

"If you get all you can out of Toastmasters, you'll never get out of Toastmasters 

 - Helen Blanchard 1985-86 International President

See story links below.

In Memory of Helen Blanchard, Toastmasters International President, 1985–1986 — Toastmasters District 58 (toastmasters-d58.org)

Helen Blanchard, 86, was first woman accepted into Toastmasters - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)

 

Smedley Chapter One Advanced Club - Celebrating 98 Years of Toastmasters!

Photo L-R: Dr. Sherri Raftery, DTM-4, PDG & 

Dr. Ralph Smedley - Founder of Toastmasters International 

Smedley Chapter One Advanced Club is celebrating 98 Years of Toastmasters Since October 22, 1924.

“A speech without a specific purpose is like a journey without a destination.”
-- Ralph C. Smedley

 

Groundbreaking Ceremony Phase 2 East Boston Piers Park

Groundbreaking Ceremony Phase 2 East Boston Piers Park

Boston City Council Gabriel (GiGi) Colletta with Dr. Sherri

 Today October 14, 2022, at 2PM-EST there was a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 2 of East Boston's Piers Park with Massport, Boston Politicians, Members of the Council, and Boston Mayor Michelle Woo. This is such an exciting event and opportunity to continue to build parks with open space right in front of the East Boston Harbor. The speakers who made us laugh, clap, and appreciate all who devote their time to making the city better place for all to enjoy.

Community Activist, Margaret Famer, Boston Mayor Michelle Woo, 

Dr. Sherri, Boston City Council GiGi Colletta

#EastBostonPiersPark

Former City 1 Council Sal Lamattina, with Aides of Representative Madaro, and my neighbor. 

Dr. Sherri, Community Activist Mary Beringer, 

Representative Adrian Madaro at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Dr. Sherri & Pat Capogreco

This is exciting for me because it is right in my neighborhood. I was enjoying hearing the speeches from those who were at the lectern. Some of the very same people who were there in December 2013 when we gather for the groundbreaking Topping Off Ceremony for Portside at Pier when former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was leading Boston. It brought back memories for me when I was the former East Boston Chamber Executive attending many ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, and supporting local businesses. Those were wonderful times, and it is awesome to see continued revitalization practices for the next generation to enjoy!