Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2020 (Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College): The CFBC Excellence Toastmasters Club #07738285 is the second of its kind in the Federation and joins the extensive Toastmasters International family which consists of over 16,000 clubs. Although formed at the College, the club is a community-based club and has members from various backgrounds. The Club, chartered on May 08, 2020 is supported by CFBC President and Distinguished Toastmaster, Dr. Jacqueline Austin, Distinguished Toastmaster Sanjana Manek, and Gillian Carmichael-Brandford and Eartha Cassius, members of the Sugar City Toastmasters Club. The Club aims to fulfill the purpose and mission of Toastmasters International which is to teach public speaking and leadership skills and to support persons from diverse backgrounds as they become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
The club is led by a seven-member Toastmasters executive team that consists of President: Terence Dublin, Vice President of Education: Shernnel Thompson, Vice President of Membership: Venetta Smithen, Vice President of Public Relations: Nigencia James, Secretary: Jalen Monzac, Treasurer: Fayola Saddler and Sergeant at Arms: Lavonne Clarke.
Not only does the CFBC Excellence Toastmasters Club provide regional exposure for its members through various leadership opportunities but it also provides international exposure through the ability to attend meetings all around the world via zoom. With all the benefits derived from being a Toastmaster, personal development is inevitable. Persons who become Toastmasters improve their public speaking skills, build leadership skills, expand their network, gain a competitive advantage in the workplace and have access to an educational program that allows them to leverage over 300 practical workplace skills, including: interview preparation, project management and conflict resolution.
The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Feel free to visit one of the meetings! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89165409286?pwd=YkIzZGFrc1h5OTdSZ05Yc0FqTm5GZz09