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Crystal Clear Toastmasters host “Rooted to Grow” with guest speaker Ivan Ewert

Public Speaking & Leadership Development Presentation: Free Event

Crystal Lake, IL, March 16, 2017 - Crystal Clear Toastmasters - http://www.crystalcleartoastmasters.org/, invites members of the business community and to an open house where they will learn from special guest speaker, Ivan Ewert, ACS, ALB, Area Director of Toastmasters International and performer who has worked with the Williams Street Repertory. Ewert will share his experience in communication skills for today’s professional with all who are interested in improving leadership abilities.

Crystal Clear Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” says John Guanci, Immediate Past Club President for Toastmasters club 909922.”

After hearing from the special guests, attendees will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics™ (impromptu speeches) and evaluations.

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Joe Foley, Immediate Past Vice President of Public Relations, will be the Table Topics master. “Table Topics are one of my favorite parts of the meeting,” says Foley. “This is where members are randomly selected to speak for one to two minutes. It helps you think and speak clearly on your feet.”

Other speakers include Bruce Burrow, DTM, a Past District Governor for TMI Chicagoland, and Mary Bartnik, acting Treasurer of CCTM.

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Crystal Clear Toastmasters Open House

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2017

Location: Panera Bread, 6000 NW Hwy, Crystal Lake

At the intersection of Route 14 and S Main St.

Time: 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

For more information, email Kimberley Schumacher, VPPR for CCTM at kschumacher@avallonsvoice.com.

The Crystal Clear Toastmasters club meets the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Panera Bread meeting room at 6000 NW Hwy in Crystal Lake, IL (NE corner of NW Hwy & Main Street.) Click here for more info and directions.). For more information about this event and the club, please visit http://www.crystalcleartoastmasters.org/.

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., the organization's membership exceeds 345,000 in more than 15,900 clubs in 142 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

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