It’s rare that a program of 5 speakers fulfill their commitment to do all their speeches at a meeting, but at our March 24 gathering, 3 icebreakers and two advanced speakers did just that. First-time-at-bat Topicmaster Don West challenged with some outstanding trial balloons about Easter holiday times, using questions that brought out the best in our membership.

As for our program of 3 icebreakers, Jackie Goldberg towered over our audience of 37 (with the help of a raised platform), using her acting skills to entertain us with a fascinating life story. David Wurth turned a series of baseball analogies into a financial career – a story that was not without pain but highly memorable, in part because of the pain involved. And Maureen Farrell talked about adapting to change – something we can all relate to – and the daunting challenges of keeping up with life.

"When all is said and done, men still have the last word," said Marzec. "It's 'Yes, dear.'"

Rose Lane, DTM returned to the lectern as our Toastmaster of the Evening, and Carolyn Goldman, probably the best VP of Membership we've ever had, moved easily into her role as General Evaluator. 

We'd like to invite one and all to our April 14 meeting at the Warner Center Marriott, where once again both novice and veteran members will rev it up with a souffle of ideas and techniques that will inspire you! 

Are you thinking of visiting Warner Center Toastmasters?
  
The purpose of Toastmasters is to help you develop your public (and private) speaking skills, improve your self-confidence in business and personal situations, and to help you define yourself to your world more clearly. Why fumble around in the dark with your self-image? You can communicate more effectively than you ever dreamed possible!

If this sounds good to you, then come join us for a light buffet and some great speakers at the Warner Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills. Among the most prestigious and popular Toastmasters meeting locations in greater Los Angeles, the Marriott provides a wide variety of superb meeting rooms for one of Los Angeles' finest Toastmasters organizations.  

Warner Center Toastmasters has been enhancing careers and enriching interpersonal communications for our members for more than two decades. Why leave great speaking skills to politicians and CEO's? You too can speak like a pro, and we'll show you how. 

It all comes together in a clearly defined and well-supported program of speeches and exercises that help you to sharpen your verbal skills, organize your words and gestures, and make you fast on your feet. Lose your fear of speaking in front of a large group, and you'll feel more relaxed speaking to anyone!

The Warner Marriott is located at 21850 Oxnard Street at the corner of Topanga. From Granada Hills to Calabasas, Santa Monica to Chatsworth, we have active members from all over the 818, 805, and 310 areas.

We DO meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month without fail. Meeting begins at 630pm, gavel at 7pm. Meeting concludes approximately 9pm. Guest fee: five dollars.  This site is updated twice a month with forthcoming meeting details, so check back often.  For more information, please contact:

    VP of Membership Carolyn Goldman     818-996-7483    

VP of Publicity John Graves                     818-882-3300

    Founder Rose Lane                                    805-371-8803   

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear fellow Toastmasters,   

I hope all of you have finished your taxes by now so that you can be with us on the 14^th. Once again, it looks like we have a great program in place, so I hope all of you will be in attendance. 

There was a fantastic turnout of Warner Center Toastmasters to cheer on Arnold Arch and Dennis Rowe. Although we didn’t win either competition, our turnout and spirit made WCTMs the winners! 

Looking forward to seeing all of you at our next meeting. 

Speak up, speak out, speak often!