An important part of Toastmasters training is learning about leadership. And the best way to become skilled at leadership is to experience it. Choosing leaders or choosing to be a leader begins here…at nomination and at the ballot...well the results are in..!

The newly formed Miami County Toastmasters (MCTM) met at their regular bi-monthly meeting, February 20, Troy Hayner Center, elected and voted for their first full slate of officers for the upcoming year.  This has tremendous ramifications as it brought the club closer to its goal of being chartered by Toastmasters International.  

The new officers and their respective positions are highlighted below.  

President--Olive Wagar

VP Education--Brad Boehringer

VP Membership--Emily Mothmiller

VP Public Relations--Ed Washington

Secretary--Alex Lee

Treasurer--Kelly Mothmiller

Sergeant at Arms--Joe Girolamo

These officers will serve from 1 July 2016 to June 30, 2017.  

Further, these officers will be sworn in about April 11 at a formal ceremony presided by a district officer, they will take the oath of office and be fully installed.  They will then attend the Toastmaster Leadership Institute (TLI) where they will learn more about their specific positions.

The benefits of Toastmasters are clear:

Think about what you gain as a a member of toastmasters.  By inviting others to join, you give them the opportunity to benefit by:

- improving speaking, listening, thinking and leadership skills

- discovering hidden abilities and awakening latent talents

- acquiring an expanded vision of the role of communication

- increasing self-esteem through active participation in personal development

MCTM meets on the 2d and 4th Monday of each month.  The next scheduled meeting is March 14, 2016, Troy Hayner Center, 7 p.m..  There is always room for one more.

Come out and meet the new officers...they are ready to serve!