Chamber Voices Toastmasters Newsletter

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Chamber Voices ToastmastersTHE OFFICIAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Winter 2012 lvchambervoices.com

I was honored to be elected as president of ChamberVoices Toastmasters.During our meeting when I heard my name announced asone of the nominees for president, I was humbled. OnceI was elected as the president and it started to sink in, Ibecame nervous. Being a person who always wants toexceed at everything that is presented to me in life, I mostcertainly want to do my best as president.

So far, my role as the president has not been difficultbecause at Chamber Voices we have an incredible teamof officers and members who all support each other! Wework very well together on upcoming meetings, mentoringnew members, and on various contests.Never less, I do have to live up to the reputation of theclub. After all, how many other clubs have earned thehighest honor available in the past eight years? Yes,that's right. Chamber Voices earned President'sDistinguished Club for eight years in a row! Our club hasalso founded seven other Toastmasters Clubs over thepast 13 years.

I am thrilled and honored to serve my club as President.After all, I am a member of one of the most positive andeffective organizations. I encourage everyone to join andsee what I am talking about. It will definitely be a lifechanging experience.

FROM THE PRESIDENT, KRISTINA GREER, ACB CL

Honored to be your President

Second and Fourth Wednesdays from 10:45 am - 12:00 pm at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 300

Presidents Distinguished ClubFROM THE TREASURER & SECRETARY, KAY COLLIS DTM PRA,

In 2011, Chamber Voices earned the highest honoravailable by being recognized as a PresidentsDistinguished Club for eight years in a row. It was thetenth time the club earned the highest distinction plus twoother years being recognized as Distinguished and SeleDistinguished club during Chamber Voices long and weldecorated history.

Chamber Voices was charted in December 1998 by BonAppetit and Curtain Call Toastmaster clubs. The ClubSponsors were Phil Cohen and Gayle Brown. The ClubMentors were Kay Collis and David Gahn. Kay Collis isthe only member remaining as a Charter Member.

Since the clubs inception, and as an on-going sponsor,the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has had a veryclose relationship with Chamber Voices. The club wasestablished following the values and mission of the LasVegas Chamber of Commerce and the club continues toprovide an invaluable educational tool for ChamberMembers. In fact all club members also members of theLas Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Along with the eight Presidents Distinguished honorsChamber Voices has earned, the club has in turn foundemany other Toastmasters Clubs including NorthernVoices, Viva Las Voices, Cable Masters, DesertDemocrats, Vegas Young Professionals Strip ViewSpeakers, Advanced Talk-nology, and NetworkToastmasters.While the list is too extensive to detail, many membershave emerged as leaders from Chamber Voices. FiveToastmasters Area Governors have called ChamberVoices their home club including Corinne Shearer, CheryMiller, Richard Thomas, Steve Goldstein and Mike Keele

Cheryl Miller also served as Division Governor and DistriPublic Relations Officer. Brian Rice has served as DistricPublic Relations Officer. Charter Member Kay Collis hasserved as District Public Relations Officer, Lt. GovernorEducation & Training, District 33 Governor and on theinaugural team of Region Advisors for 2010-2011.Celebrating their 13th Anniversary in December 2012,Chamber Voices continues to develop outstandingcommunicators and reliable leaders as well as sponsornew clubs....Continued on Page 2

Kristina Greer introduces Steve Goldstein for his evaluation of a speaker!


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WINTER 2012 lvchambervoices.com

Ever wonder who makes the best prospects forToastmasters? Is there really anyone who wouldntbenefit from this organization? Consider the person whoneeds to speak occasionally on the job, yet feels like they

are ready to faint every time they do. How about thegentleman you know who isnt nervous about speaking,but who lacks organization or the charisma to draw in hisaudience? There are folks who are called upon to runimpromptu meetings or maybe you know a stay-at-homemom who was just elected as PTO (Parent-TeacherOrganization) President. Have you seen the teacher whostumbles over her words while meeting with parents atFamily Night? Think about people you personally know orwork with who could learn from Toastmasters.

The truth is that EVERYONE can benefit from joiningToastmasters. New participants quickly learn that theyare not just attending meetings where they watch people

give speeches. Toastmasters is intentionally designedNOT to be a spectators sport. All members are given theopportunity to become engaged in each and everymeeting whether it be in a leadership role such asEvaluator, Timer or Ah Counter, or as a Table Topicsspeaker. Members learn that they need to step up to theplate when needed. Situations arise causing a memberwho planned to speak or to fill a role to miss a meeting.Toastmasters learn that these moments are newopportunities to stretch and practice their skills withoutprior preparation. Everyone can find room to improve atToastmasters no matter what the experience level whichexplains why there are many longtime members whobelong to several clubs. What used to be the dreadedtransforms into the most unexpected addiction.

I never thought only two short years ago that I would evenconsider Toastmasters. Someone cared enough to inviteme and now I cant get enough of the experience! I amgaining so much more from Toastmasters than I evenunderstood was possible. So who could YOU bring toToastmasters? Do you know people? Of course you do.Do you understand how they could benefit fromToastmasters? Absolutely. What is keeping you frominviting them to visit our next meeting? Nothing at all.Lets not hide this wonderful opportunity from others.Lets share the secret of Toastmasters with those we

encounter this week!

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP, DEBORAH MAKIRI

Why Join Toastmasters International?

Year Honor President

2012-2013 Current Term Kristina Greer

2011-2012 Presidents Distinguished Nate Rosenberg2010-2011 Presidents Distinguished Deborah William2009-2010 Presidents Distinguished Paul Mangual2008-2009 Presidents Distinguished David Entler2007-2008 Presidents Distinguished Richard Thoma2006-2007 Presidents Distinguished Steve Goldstein2005-2006 Presidents Distinguished Michelle Thomp2004-2005 Presidents Distinguished Mike Keeler2003-2004 Distinguished Joe Estrada2002-2003 Presidents Distinguished Cheryl Miller2000-2001 Select Distinguished John Futrell1999-2000 Presidents Distinguished Kay Collis1998 Club Chartered

Chamber Voices Website: www.lvchambervoices.com

Guests are always welcome..

Chamber Voices mets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10:30afor November & December 2012.Starting January 2013, Chamber Voices moves to the 2nd

4th Tuesdays. Call to Order will be 11:00 am.


Presidents Distinguished Club (CONT)

Goodbye Nate You will be misseNate Rosenbergthat is a name Chamber Voices willforever remember. Nate served as our president from 20

2012, and has been an inspiration to new-coming andexisting toastmasters to tackle their fears and achievemastery in public speaking. Nate has both given andreceived so much at Toastmasters. When Nate speaks, demeanor, choice of words, and energy commands forattention. We know no matter where Nate continues on ihis journey, he will take his forged skills with him and thewill never be lost! Not only that, Nate will have a group ofsupporters and friends for life. We will always rememberNate!


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Prior to chiropractic school, I would have never imaginedthat public speaking would play such a tremendous role inmy career. Like many, I thought chiropractic was aboutneck and low back pain for adults only. Little did I know thatchiropractic is really about your nervous system, which isthe master system governing all functions in your body.Ever wonder how your heart continues to beat automaticallywithout you reminding it to beat day in and day out? If yournervous system is this important, why is there not morepeople taking the time to get a spinal check up to makesure that everything is working at its best? Would you waittill all your teeth fall out before you visit a dentist? Of coursenot! Chiropractic is about your overall health and well-being.Prevention is the key to optimal health because a dollarspent on prevention saves thousands (even millions!) ofdollars later from finding a cure.

Knowing all of this, I soon realized that educating the publicas well as my patients is the key to my success in buildingmy practice. The word doctor is derived from Latin,meaning, "to teach." How am I, "to teach," if one of mybiggest fears was public speaking? Growing up I've alwaysbeen a bit timid, shy, and most of all quiet. How am I goingto gather up the courage to speak up and share my

message if I was too scared to do so? THANKGOODNESS FOR TOASTMASTERS! Luckily, shortlybefore graduating from school, I found a very friendly,supportive Toastmasters group. By signing up for aspeaking role every meeting, it helped me to control myanxiety in front of the audience.

In the past few years, public speaking has opened severaldoors for me in business. Had I not had the support that Ihad from Toastmasters, I don't know how I'd be where I amtoday. It is such a big part of my success and I am sothankful to have found it. I believe that it plays a role ineveryone's businesses; therefore, I continue to share it withas many people as possible. Toastmasters has changed

my life and I know it will continue to change the lives ofthousands around the world. Pay it forward and shareToastmasters with a friend!


Chamber Voices Presents Pay itForward Contest!

Someone told you about Toastmasters

You remember! Someone along the way talked to you aboutthe benefits of belonging to Toastmasters and maybe evendrug you to a meeting! If you didnt understand the value ofbelonging to Toastmasters at the time, you certainly do now

Thank the person who invited you by inviting someone else!

Block Party Kickoff MeetingsJanuary 8th and 22nd ~ 11:00am

Who needs to be in Toastmasters?

We see them strugglea colleague, a friend, a familymember petrified when it comes to public speaking.Whether its a presentation at work or facing the parents oftheir Little League team. Toastmasters provides theconfidence needed to succeed!

Paying it forward returns benefits

Chamber Voices continues to be recognized as leaders inmembership recruitment.Chamber Voices earns points towards our 9th consecutiveyear as a Presidents Distinguished Club Award recipient.Current members bringing just ONE new guest who joinsand pays their club dues through 09/30 will enjoy a SpringBreak from their local club dues ~ an $18.00 savings.You personally receive the simple satisfaction of Paying itForward by helping another person benefit from all the alltoo well kept secret of Toastmasters!

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, JULIE QUAN, CC

How Toastmasters HasImpacted My Career

Julie Quan shares a moment with former president, Nate Rosenberg andincoming president, Kristina Greer!

Nate is shocked towin Best Evaluatoras Dody presentshim the Award!


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1+1: New Membership-Building CampaignDecember marks the launch of the 1+1campaign. This membership-buildingprogram is designed to help grow andstrengthen the organization. Learn howmembers, clubs and districts can allparticipate and be recognized for theirefforts at www.toastmasters.org/1plus1

Kay blows the audience away with an amazing speech and shares her dancing toy

Paul Mangual: 1 Word: Bonk = LOL

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANDHAPPY NEW YEAR!

Chamber Voices Toastmasters is very excited about theupcoming year and we wish everyone happy holidays withfamily and friends. Plan your schedule and embark on anew journey for the new year! Start with a passion toachieve your goals. Want a change? Master your publicspeaking and be the change.

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