Sorry I haven’t updated the blog in a while.  Here’s an update about my Toastmaster stuff since July 1:

  • Haven’t done much with publicity since taking over as VP PR.  Started to add files in the Arlington Heights club website and contacting nearby VP PRs to break the ice and see what they need.  Probably is going to be hard to get together until September due to summer vacation for several folks, including myself.   I’ll try to get a few things going the next couple of weeks.
  • Will be at the Toastmasters International Convention at Foxwoods on Saturday morning to watch the World Champion of Public Speaking.  As I indicated in an entry last year, my 20th high school reunion will take place that evening on Long Island and will be in the area most of that week.  For those outside of Chicago that are reading this blog and will be at Foxwoods, I look forward to meeting you.
  • Will try to get at least a couple of entries within the next couple of weeks, in particular regarding the upcoming changes and elections coming up for vote at Foxwoods.
  • I recently joined Facebook due to my high school class reunion and have been checking their Toastmasters International Members group occasionally and mentioned some of my experiences and views on my page.  Already have several members outside of Chicago connected as friends.  Feel free to send me a friend request here if you have a Facebook account.

One Toastmaster blog that I’ve been checking often is one created by Lynn Thomas, the new District 30 Public Relations Officer.  It has some press release examples and she’s planning bigger and better ways to promote Toastmasters here in Chicago.

This is going to be an interesting year in Toastmasters, both at the International and local levels.  Looking forward to seeing what will happen.