Amelinda Salas, DTM Denton Toastmasters Denton, Texas Participating in this organization helped me see that every member has the potential to lead and that I should step up and out into leadership. Better Speaker:  I am able to think and speak more clearly because of training from Toastmasters. “I joined my first Toastmasters club at a demo meeting held at my work. I did that because I had heard and seen such improvement in my sister who is a Toastmaster.”

Jennifer Sands, ACB/ALB Denton Toastmasters Denton, Texas Before I joined Toastmasters, I was so shy; I didn’t know how to meet people and make friends. Then I found Toastmasters! Growth in Leadership:  Toastmasters has done a great deal for me. In my experience, the leadership track has given me the most growth. Toastmasters is the most supportive and friendly environment I have ever encountered. “Without Toastmasters I would not be who I am today.”

Larry Vance, DTM Centex Clearly Speaking Waco, Texas As a Toastmaster I have improved my communication skills by learn, do, and review! Stepping up:  The High Performance Leadership projects I have done have been very instructive in helping me. I appreciate the organization for the benefit it provides to our society. “Toastmasters has provided a common thread in my life beyond what I already had.” 

Kathy Bergs, CC/CL Bethesda Toastmasters Fort Worth, Texas The positive feedback, encouragement, support and friendships that you gain through Toastmasters are truly amazing. Outgoing:  I am volunteering for more things inside and outside of Toastmasters. I wish I had listened to others when they told me to join Toastmasters years ago. “I truly did not know what I was missing out on.”

Cindy Jones, DTMLakeside ToastmastersLewisville, Texas I enhanced my communication skills so that I was able to deliver a eulogy in front of 200 people. I enjoy motivating others to excel. At work when I have to evaluate someone, I use the positive, improvements, positive approach. People want to know they are valued, it helps increase their self-worth. “Great organization, wish I had joined after graduating from college.”

Sheila Richards, CC/ALBTop Notch ToastmastersFort Worth, Texas Courage is the ability and willingness to confront fear, uncertainty, or intimidation. Speaking up:  Being a member of Toastmasters has given me courage. My department was planning to attend an important board meeting at work. As they were discussing what they wanted to say during the public comments, I thought to myself “You have been in Toastmasters for over 2 years. You should stand up to give comment as well.” This was definitely a stretch for me; but I did it. “I can say that the experience of being a Toastmaster gave me...