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Because of my participation in Toastmasters, learn valuable real-life skills.
I got a tutor job. Between Toastmasters and Joining Toastmasters in prison was the
teaching I found purpose. best decision I made while incarcerated.
When I got out, I joined both a local club Joining Toastmasters on the outside has been
and an international online club. Within a the best decision I have ever made. Period.
year, I had joined 7 clubs both in Oregon
and abroad. Jerry—
I have had the privilege to serve on Have you ever had anyone doubt you
multiple Club and District leadership teams. before? You know, there is something
My endeavors have allowed me to make you’re certain about and know it as fact yet
friends locally, and around the world. someone—usually someone close like a
Through my international contacts I have friend, parent or spouse—still doubt you.
procured a job as an online teacher, working That is not a good situation to be in and
with foreigners to improve their English the feelings that come with it are not good
language skills. to have. Learning how to communicate
In Toastmasters you are treated with prevents all of that. When you know how to
respect regardless of your past. You are given communicate you know how to eliminate
opportunities that will allow you to grow and doubtful facial expressions, vocabulary that
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