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For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Maren Zieba
VP Public Relations

PR Portland, Oregon – June 11, 2021 – District 7 Toastmasters submitted charter paperwork to
PR Masters Charters

Toastmasters International for PR Masters Toastmasters, the newest club to join the District’s
growing roster of Clubs.
Masters PR Masters was the natural outcome of a small group of Club VPs of Public Relations meeting

to share ideas for attracting and converting visitors. They started meeting as a support group
in mid-2020 following District 7’s bi-annual leadership training.

First Thursdays PR Masters Says Charissa Yang, Club Founder, “It’s all about helping Toastmasters learn how to promote

7:00 - 8:30 pm PDT (-7 UTC)
their own clubs as effectively as possible. We help each other learn and grow – and take the
skills back with us to each of our own Clubs! Think of it as a mastermind of PR enthusiasts
putting our brains together to tackle PR challenges facing our Clubs or small businesses.”
focused on growing PR skills The Club meets on first Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm PDT (-7 UTC). Visitors are encouraged to

attend and discover for themselves why PR Matters. For more information, visit their website
innovative & FUN www.prmasters.club or Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/prmastersd7
once a month club meetings

open internationally
About District 7 Toastmasters

Because
Join! Our Facebook Group PR Matters District 7 represents 134 Toastmasters clubs in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern
California. For more information, please visit www.d7toastmasters.org.
See! Our Website

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public
speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in
Englewood, Colo., the organization’s membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs
in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse
backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

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