Saturday, October 22, 2022

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)


 

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