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	PROFILES ELAINE ROGERS Toastmasters International District 46 Governor

FACING TODAY’S TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES:

TOASTMASTERS in NEW YORK TO FOCUS ON HOW TO KEEP & GET A JOB, SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME

WHO: ELAINE ROGERS 2008-2009 Toastmasters International District 46 Governor, has been a member of Toastmasters for over 25 years, and represents Toastmasters International to the members of the 130 community and corporate clubs that serves members in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk. The district was founded 55 years ago. The diverse membership reflects the diversity of the people in the New York metropolitan area. Rogers earned a DTM (Distinguished Toastmasters) the highest educational designation awarded by Toastmasters International. She is an Assistant Vice President-Project Management at New York Life Insurance Company.

VISIT: www.toastmasters46.org

2009 Spring Conference

of

Toastmasters District 46

WHAT: 2009 Spring Conference of Toastmasters District 46

WHY: ACCLAIMED PUBLIC SPEAKING GROUP OFFERS TIPS YOU CAN USE. Recession-busting career & personal development tips in workshops, presented by Toastmasters, renowned experts. Keynote speakers, exciting speech contests, colorful Parade of Banners, and full-course catered breakfast, lunch and dinner.

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

WHERE: Doubletree Hotel, 455 Broadway,Tarrytown , NY

TICKETS: Full Conference Package $85.00 until April 30, $95 beginning May 1

CONTACT: Brian Cohen, Toastmasters District 46 Spring Conference Chair

CALL: 631-255-3581

E-MAIL: brianfincon@optonline.net

FOR MORE INFO: Conference Registration form is also available online at www.toastmasters46.org

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

Keynote Speaker: Craig Valentine. The 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking and cofounder of the World Champion Edge program, which helps up and coming speakers turn their presentations into huge profits.

General Session Speaker: Rory Vaden. Two time finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking and cofounder of a public seminar company Success Starts Now! who relates profound truths using humorous anecdotes.

Communication & Leadership Award: Nicholas Donofrio. A career IBM engineer and executive who is a champion for innovation and for developing engineering talent all over the world.

WORKSHOPS

Finding Work and Finding Jobs in Hard Times

Learn how to see opportunity in today’s economic downturn. The truth is that during difficult times, there is more work than usual: When the jobs go away, the work piles up. It takes the right attitude and strategy. Armed with that, you can find rewarding work and a rewarding job (even if you have to create one for yourself).

Networking with Style in Challenging Economic Times

Discover new, stress-free networking styles and strategies & how to overcome your fears so you can network with confidence. Tips on how to maximize networking opportunities. Will show you how to ramp up your networking game with a winning style.

TJ Walker’s Secrets to Speaking Like a Pro

Learn the real secret of success: Honing your public speaking skills, expanding your toolkit with tips gleaned from the nation’s new president. Then, taking this pro’s secret to the next level: Speaking to generate income.

Comedy Improv Techniques That Improve Your Communications Skills

Go from Free to Fee: Enter the World of Professional Speaking

ABOUT: Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization, begun in 1924, now has nearly 235,000 members in 11,700 clubs in 92 countries. World leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Most Toastmasters meetings comprise 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two, learning skills, ranging from giving a prepared speech or impromptu speech to serving as timer, evaluator, or grammarian. There is no instructor; members offer positive tips for improvement and encouragement.

Well-known Toastmaster alumni include: Peter Coors/Coors Brewing Company; Debbi Fields/founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies; Tom Peters/Management Expert and author; Linda Lingle/Governor of Hawaii .

VISIT: www.toastmasters46.org

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