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Locals mix with province’s best speech masters

More than 250 people attended the Toastmasters Provincial Spring Conference in Osoyoos earlier this month, where Nelson member Heather Love was co-chair.
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(Front L-R) Teresa Waters

More than 250 people attended the Toastmasters Provincial Spring Conference  in Osoyoos earlier this month, where Nelson member Heather Love was co-chair.

The spring conference hosted a speech competition between 10 of B.C.’s top club speakers.

Several skill-building workshops were offered on topics such as developing voice expression, creating excellent PowerPoint presentations, dealing with conflict in the workplace, the use of gestures and body position, and personal accountability.

Since 1924, more than four million people have become clearer thinkers, confident communicators, and competent leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters. Toastmasters has over 260,000 members in 12,500 clubs in 113 countries.

Toastmasters is structured in such a way that it provides a safe and supportive learning environment to develop the arts of thinking, listening, and speaking — valuable skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

Guests are always welcome at Nelson Toastmasters meetings. For inquiries, call 250-352-7808.