Every year, Toastmasters International through its Districts recognizes members who have worked hard completing their educational goals of becoming a better leader and a speaker.

Here in this photo, I received my triple crown award at District 99’s Spring 2017 conference from the District Director (2016-2017), Lorraine Wheatley, DTM (left), for completing three educational designations in the 2016-2017 Toastmasters year. These designations are; Advanced Leadership Bronze (ALB), Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) and Advanced Communication Gold (ACG).  Standing to the right is Glenn Walker, DTM, Club Growth Director (2016-2017) and at the podium is Don Zurakowski, District DIrector (2017-2018). In the words of Henry David Thoreau:

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.

Did you know that Toastmasters is your key to success in life? A study by Carnegie Melon Institute of Technology surveying global CEOs shows that 85% of our success in life is dependent on the ability to lead and communicate. This is what the mission of Toastmasters is about:

Empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Check out Toastmasters International for resources that can help you get started on your journey to success.