MEMBER STORIES
keeping you up to date on what's going on in the District
This page is to share stories and testimonials from our members about their experience with Toastmasters. If you have a story or testimonial to share it can be sent to [email protected]. You can either submit a written story or you can send us a short video.
Aaleyah S. Evans
Being an individual who lacked self-assurance in my abilities as a leader and a public speaker. I always have moments when I question my capacity for undertaking any task. ...more
Member Stories
January 21, 2024•2 min read
Dana McGrath
Dana McGrath is a member of Penmen Toastmasters since April 2022. She moved to Claremont, NH in February 2021 and decided to get involved in the community... ...more
Member Stories
October 01, 2023•2 min read
Anne Greensfelder
I am not exaggerating when I say that, since joining my fun-loving club in December of 2021, I have become a more open, more daring, more engaged person. ...more
Member Stories
September 01, 2023•1 min read
Shivani Mundi Das
As a child I had immense fear of public speaking. Whenever there use to be any speech or impromptu competition in school or college, I never use to participate for same. I had believed that “public sp... ...more
Member Stories
August 31, 2023•1 min read
Cara Meeker
I only joined Toastmasters less than a year ago, and I’ve already learned so much. What I like about Toastmasters is that there are lessons to be learned, no matter what your level is in terms of publ... ...more
Member Stories
August 29, 2023•1 min read
Nicole Turnbull
I joined Toastmasters in 2021 shortly after starting my career with the Government of New Brunswick, Canada (GNB). ...more
Member Stories
August 27, 2023•2 min read
Ishan Bajewa
Why is it such an important question? Why did I join Toastmasters? My Why is being on a journey of impossible to come out of my comfort zone, to be on a stage in front of a 1000 people to tell great s... ...more
Member Stories
August 25, 2023•1 min read
Sarah Plowman
I owe it to my mom for encouraging me to join Toastmasters. She has been wanting me to join for a long time! We recently moved long-distance, and since relocating 6 months ago, I have picked up a copy... ...more
Member Stories
August 20, 2023•1 min read
Deepak Nainiappan
Back in 2008, I received an email from my company’s HR about a "fun" event. You are welcome to join as guest in a Toastmasters meeting today at 10:55 AM to 11:30 AM, it read. ...more
Member Stories
August 15, 2023•2 min read
Tom Macisso
I joined Toastmasters back in 2007 because my supervisor at work explained that we were starting a corporate club at work. I liked the meetings but wanted more from Toastmasters than that club offere... ...more
Member Stories
July 31, 2023•1 min read
Manju Basnet
I joined in 2018 but did not get that much support from the club; my real toastmaster's journey started in May 2020 from Beyond Toastmaster which is the club I now belong to. ...more
Member Stories
July 30, 2023•1 min read
Minh Ngoc Nguyen
I joined Toastmasters in March 2022. I learned about Toastmasters through my friend Martha who has been a member of Toastmasters for 3 years. I was a guest in her club (Creatively Speaking) many times... ...more
Member Stories
July 16, 2023•0 min read
Cindy Sarvai
I joined in June 2017. I was drafted by Kelley Demers to come and try out a meeting. This was after I had started my Health Coaching Business True To You - April 17, 2017, where Kelley thought Toastma... ...more
Member Stories
July 06, 2023•2 min read
Dawna-Jean Turchon
WOW! DTM #3 and second Pathways DTM. Who would have thought? When I joined Toastmasters in 2015, DTM wasn't on my radar. I joined Dirigo Leaders in April 2015. In August 2015 I became a member of Kenn... ...more
Member Stories
July 01, 2023•2 min read
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