"Helping YOU Take Center Stage"!

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 neve...

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 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 i...