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FIELD NOTES

Coachmasters: Joining the Family

Maryann Remsburg

In the Toastmasters International family, a and business, The leadership team began to
new member has officially joined the fold, form as they prepared for the kick-off meeting
Coachmasters, who weekly meets on Mondays on September 16th, which was the start of their
in Lake Oswego, celebrated their chartering weekly meetings. By mid December, twenty

during their February 10th meeting with members were in place to begin the chartering
members and guests, including distinguished process. Since then, four more members have
dignitaries from District 7, Emilie Taylor, been added. Coachmasters would like to say a
the District 7 Director along with PJ Kleffner, huge thank you to our sponsors, Kathleen Tully
Carmil Ritchey, and Eldred Brown celebrated and Bob Pugh, who have been generous with
with the group and led the charter ceremony. their time and wisdom in helping this young
The dignitaries recognized the new group as club grow and develop. Bryan Cargill has been

a whole and presented each charter member another pillar of support in mentoring our
with their certificate, The dignitaries officially continued forward growth.
installed the Coachmasters leadership team into Mondays at noon join us at Coachmasters.
their positions and then gifted the new club with We meet at Our Savior Lutheran Church,
a banner featuring our name; Coachmasters 15751 Quarry Road in Lake Oswego. The club
Toastmasters. Installed officers are Maryann is known for its positive energy, friendliness,
Remsburg, President; Annette Mulligan, VP of and commitment to growing as speakers in a
Education; Elizabeth Borelli, VP of Membership; community of support and encouragement.
Janiece Simich, VP of Public Relations; Lori While many speech topics are of interest to those

Faren, Secretary; Randall Sanford, Treasurer; in the coaching community, many professions
and DeeDee Fitch, Sergeant of Arms. are represented and welcomed for their broad
This club began as a vision of Carl Casanova range of contributions to the group. Come join
of New Vibe Training to help coaches, as well in the fun of the new Coachmasters Club and
as others in helping professions, to develop as see just how exciting growing in your public
public speakers and enhance their skills for life speaking skills can be!

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