Friday, May 22, 2009

New Summer Meeting Place for Coos Bay Toastmasters

New Summer Meeting Place for Club 249


Coos Bay Toastmasters Club #249 meets from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, on the first and third Thursday of each month. For the summer months of June and July, meetings are held at Young Investments, 1902 Everet, off of Virginia St and across from the North Bend Safeway. Visitors are welcome. For further information call Charlotte Koepke, President at 888-5306 or Clyde Mulkins, Treasure at 751-8900.


Most people’s top fears are snakes, death and public speaking. By taking baby steps in a supportive Toastmasters club, anyone can overcome and master the art of speaking to groups. Breaking the Ice, Speaking with Enthusiasm and How to Get Your Butterflies to Fly in Formation are the introductory steps for folks with quaking knees.

This week’s speeches were “Free Money” and “Life in the Arctic.” Charlotte Koepke spoke on “Free Money,’ a little known, yet amazing Social Security fact, she’d read about in an investment magazine. Shinan Barclay told heart-warming stories from her year as a missionary teacher in an Arctic Inuit village. All members and visitors gave “Table Topics,” –impromptu speeches on current events.

Visitors were Julie Kremers, recently elected member of Southwestern Community College’s board and Rae Lea Cousens, Financial Director for the City of Coos Bay. They commented on the meeting. “It’s a wonderful, comfortable organization.” “I had so much fun.” “We look forward to learning with the Coos Bay Toastmasters.”

Experienced Toastmasters are available to speak at your club or meeting. For further information call Charlotte Koepke, President at 888-5306 or Clyde Mulkins, Treasure at 751-8900.

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