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LEANNA LISTENS

Dave “Bones” Szczechowicz

Growth Is Our Common Bond

Leanna Lindquist, DTM

Dave “Bones” Szczechowicz joined Liberty Talkers March of 2010. I got to know him when he was a member
of Feedbackers. He is a great evaluator.

Tell us about Dave Bones training in Toastmasters. Currently, my main

I come from New England and studied for focus is on my private lessons studio, as well as
three years at Berklee College of Music in Boston, low brass and jazz clinics throughout the school

Massachusetts. While residing in the Boston year.
area, I performed for many events including the
Hatch Schell and the Vermont Reggae Festival. What are you known for?
I enjoyed playing world music with The I am known for playing and teaching music.

Mighty Charge Reggae Band, opening for The However, I am also passionate about what
Wailers; and, Ibrahim Camara at Harvard Toastmasters has to offer. In my home club,
University. At Berklee, I performed and recorded Liberty Talkers, we have three aspects that I
student projects with Bob Freedman, Richard have found to be grounding and important.

Evans, Gerald Wilson, Rupert Holmes, and The first, and most important, is offering
Wolfgang Muthspiel. As well, I later performed a supportive environment for growth. The
on cruise ships with artists such as the Fifth growth is our common bond, and the support is
Dimension, The Platters, Buddy Greco, Maureen distinctly influenced by Toastmasters. Second,

McGovern, and Bill Cunliffe. In addition, I is a benevolent approach, in the sense of seeking
toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra lead to connect with the best in people. Lastly, in
by Buddy Morrow. our club, we find it to be important to be able to
Portland artists I’ve performed with include discuss topics that may be controversial at times.

Hank Hirsh, Gaea Shell, Bobby Bradford, Bob What I find inspiring in this case is developing
Hernandez, Cleve Williams, Carlton Jackson the ability to disagree, or agree, while being
Big Band, Kansas City Rhythm Kings, Body and agreeable.
Soul, Palante, Conjunto Allegre, La Mayor Salsa

Band, and others. What inspires you?
I am passionate about education and I am inspired by growth, and connecting
presentation, and combining my background in authentically in communication. For example,
music with public speaking and communication helping out at a recent contest, I heard some

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