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For new members, Allan would say Allan has been married almost 50 years to his
Toastmasters is a fantastic opportunity. It helps high school sweetheart. He has 3 children and 4
you with all phases of your life – your job, in granddaughters. He is anticipating the arrival of
church, even in home life. He has seen it save his first great grandchild. This little one could
lives. He has seen job promotions. Shy people be the first male on his side of the family in 43
begin to speak; “talkers” learn to control their
speaking. Allan has sponsored over 500 people in years! His family all live within 15 minutes of
his years with Toastmasters. He also has over 100 Salem. Allan says, “In retirement, I believe you
educational awards because he makes everything must stay busy. I do that with Toastmasters.”
count. Every speech is a manual speech. May we all take a page from his book!

Have a Heart

Fundraiser

Sponsor an inmate—donate $45

towards International dues

Payable to: Prison Foundation
Mail to: c/o Allan Edinger • PO Box 5606 • Salem, OR 97304

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