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had told me, “Speak at every opportunity – use it or lose it. The only way to stay sharp is to speak. If you
don’t pave a paid gig, find a way to get in front of an audience on a regular basis.”
This new club seemed like the perfect opportunity. I would be in a group with high caliber speakers, hear
the best of the best and get the benefits of feedback whether I was speaking or listening to another
member’s evaluation. Phyllis was also in the club, and as she had been a long-time Toastmaster, she
generously took me under her wing to help me understand how Toastmasters worked. She also invited
me to speak at other clubs for their open houses, so I could complete my first manual more quickly. Her
friendship and mentorship enriched my experience far beyond my expectations. The real bonus is that my
speaking continues to improve.
Mentoring continues to be the joy of my life and work with my clients. In Toastmasters I’ve found another
opportunity to use my mentorship skills as I support new members with their first three speeches. Even
professionals get nervous before they speak in a new venue, especially one where the feedback is instant
and public, and where you will see the audience members week after week, month after month – and
perhaps evaluate their speeches from time to time. The goal is to have their first speeches be positive
experiences and introduce them to the values of partnership and
continual improvement – spiced with fun and friendship - as they
participate in our club.
Visitors are welcome. We meet at noon on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month at the Oregon State Bar Association in
Tigard. Our club’s catch phrase? “We raise the barre at the Bar.”
Susan Bender Phelps is a charter member of Toastmasters
for Speaking Professionals. She is the Chief
Navigator at Odyssey Mentoring and
Leadership, LLC, a corporate training
company. She speaks nationally on
mentorship, leadership and communication. Her
book, Aspire Higher, tells compelling true stories of
business and career mentoring success—she
unpacks what makes each mentoring partnership
so effective. For more information, contact Susan at www.OdysseyMentoring.com.
District 7 Welcomes November’s New Members to Division E
Club Name Last Name First Name
Noontalkers Club Alanen Dawn
Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club Bexelius Peter
Chris
Toastmasters For Speaking Professionals Blomquist Barbara
Chaz
WE Toasted Toastmasters Hansen Anastasia
Michael
Tabor Toastmasters Club Holmes Lucas
Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club Rose
Marylhurst Toastmasters Short
Marylhurst Toastmasters Solis
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had told me, “Speak at every opportunity – use it or lose it. The only way to stay sharp is to speak. If you
don’t pave a paid gig, find a way to get in front of an audience on a regular basis.”
This new club seemed like the perfect opportunity. I would be in a group with high caliber speakers, hear
the best of the best and get the benefits of feedback whether I was speaking or listening to another
member’s evaluation. Phyllis was also in the club, and as she had been a long-time Toastmaster, she
generously took me under her wing to help me understand how Toastmasters worked. She also invited
me to speak at other clubs for their open houses, so I could complete my first manual more quickly. Her
friendship and mentorship enriched my experience far beyond my expectations. The real bonus is that my
speaking continues to improve.
Mentoring continues to be the joy of my life and work with my clients. In Toastmasters I’ve found another
opportunity to use my mentorship skills as I support new members with their first three speeches. Even
professionals get nervous before they speak in a new venue, especially one where the feedback is instant
and public, and where you will see the audience members week after week, month after month – and
perhaps evaluate their speeches from time to time. The goal is to have their first speeches be positive
experiences and introduce them to the values of partnership and
continual improvement – spiced with fun and friendship - as they
participate in our club.
Visitors are welcome. We meet at noon on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month at the Oregon State Bar Association in
Tigard. Our club’s catch phrase? “We raise the barre at the Bar.”
Susan Bender Phelps is a charter member of Toastmasters
for Speaking Professionals. She is the Chief
Navigator at Odyssey Mentoring and
Leadership, LLC, a corporate training
company. She speaks nationally on
mentorship, leadership and communication. Her
book, Aspire Higher, tells compelling true stories of
business and career mentoring success—she
unpacks what makes each mentoring partnership
so effective. For more information, contact Susan at www.OdysseyMentoring.com.
District 7 Welcomes November’s New Members to Division E
Club Name Last Name First Name
Noontalkers Club Alanen Dawn
Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club Bexelius Peter
Chris
Toastmasters For Speaking Professionals Blomquist Barbara
Chaz
WE Toasted Toastmasters Hansen Anastasia
Michael
Tabor Toastmasters Club Holmes Lucas
Lake Oswego Toastmasters Club Rose
Marylhurst Toastmasters Short
Marylhurst Toastmasters Solis
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