The Royal City Toastmasters Club #2735, marked its 60th anniversary this year.
In honour of the occasion, an open house will be held on Sept. 27 at the Community Living Centre, 8 Royal Rd, Guelph.
Members of the public are invited to learn more about Toastmasters and attend the event.
For more information visit contact-2735@toastmastersclubs.org.
Since 1958, the club has been dedicated to helping people become better speakers and leaders.
“Royal City Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen presentation skills,” said Sara Phillips, vice president – public relations for the Royal City Toastmasters.
“Other benefits include the opportunity to increase one’s confidence, build critical thinking skills and become an effective listener,” said Phillips.
Club members benefit from lessons from new and experienced participants as well as guest speakers.
Experienced member Rosalind Scantlebury has missed only two club meetings in 22 years, and provides a wealth of advice to new members.
Former member Lloyd Longfield is now Member of Parliament for Guelph, and returned for a guest speaker appearance earlier in the year.
“Royal City Toastmasters not only is helping me advance my professional career by being a better, more confident speaker, it also gave me the confidence and skills to host a moderated panel of world-class celebrities in front of a paying audience this past summer”, Phillips said.
The Royal City Toastmasters club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Community Living Centre at 8 Royal Road in Guelph.
For more information about the club visit royalcity.toastmastersclubs.org.
