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What is Jewel
City 29
Jewel City 29 Toastmasters Club is one of the oldest Toastmasters Clubs in
the country. It was founded in 1963. The club derived its name "Jewel City"
after the name of the City in which it is located - Glendale,
known as the Jewel
City.
The Mission of Jewel City
29 Toastmasters Club
What this club will do for you!
The mission of Jewel City 29 Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually
supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the
opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn
foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Guests are always welcome! Call the members on the contact
page for more information or just drop in anytime!
Typical Club Meeting
The J.C. 29 Toastmasters club meets once a week (Wednesdays) for two hours.
The typical meeting contains:
- Introductions -
where a member introduces all the members present at the meeting.
- A brief Business
Meeting, where administrative matters affecting the club are
addressed.
- Table Topics - a
session where impromptu 1 to 2 1/2 minute speeches are given in
response to topics dealt out by a tabletopic master.
- Prepared Speeches,
typically 5-7 minutes each, are given by several members of the club
on subjects of their choice.
- Evaluations provide
immediate positive feedback for all speakers. Members improve their
skills through peer evaluation on their strengths and suggestions on
areas for improvement.
How Do I Join
If you are interested in finding out more about Toastmasters or joining our
club, you are welcome to check us out by visiting our meetings as a guest.
There is no obligation. Guests are always welcome, and you are not required
to participate. If you do decide to join, all you need to do is fill out
the application form, pay the new member dues, and that's about it! The
Vice-President of Membership or Treasurer will provide you with the
necessary forms and information you need.
Dues
Membership dues cover Toastmasters International dues plus J.C. 29 club
dues. Toastmasters International charges basic one-time new member dues of
$16 and monthly dues at $3/mon, collected semi-annually in March and
September. The regular dues are pro-rated for new members depending on the
month they join -(see new member fees).
Additional J.C. 29 club fees are collected for local club operation and
administration, such as covering educational materials, bank charges for
exchange, room rentals, etc. The new member dues include the basic
Communications & Leadership manual, and a new member kit containing
various information on presentation. Regular monthly dues include a monthly
magazine from Toastmasters International.
Our Officers
- President: Kelly Vice
- Vice
President Education: Julie Pugal
- Vice
President Membership: David Taylor, CC
- Vice
President Public Relations: Esaul
Guzman
- Secretary: Yuka Motomura, CC
- Treasurer: Li Yu Chiu, AC-B
- Sergeant
at Arms: Dick Bonner, CC
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