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MAYOR [NAME] PROCLAIMS OCTOBER AS TOASTMASTERS’ MONTH

[CITY NAME] [MAYOR NAME] has proclaimed October Toastmasters’ Month, in celebration of the non-profit organization’s 85 years helping members learn to feel comfortable speaking in front of groups.

[CITY NAME]’s [CLUB NAME] Club will celebrate its [XX] anniversary with a special “birthday” meeting on [XX/XX/XX].

Toastmasters provides a supportive learning environment where members can build self-confidence and communication skills necessary to succeed in personal and professional endeavors.

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[Photo Caption: Public Relations Officer [VP of PR] presents [CITY NAME] [MAYOR NAME]’s proclamation that October is Toastmasters Month to [CLUB NAME] President [CLUB PRESIDENT NAME].

The club meets on [MEETING DAY & TIME]. New members always welcome. Call [VP of MEMBERSHIP] at [PHONE NUMBER] or visit [WEB URL].]

ABOUT TOASTMASTERS:

Toastmasters, founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley on October 22, 1924, at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, has helped more than four million people hone their communication and leadership skills. This non-profit organization has 12,500 clubs serving 252,000 active members in 106 countries around the world.

Membership fees average $75.00 per year and include all meetings, a monthly magazine, training manuals and access to six communication and leadership conferences annually. For more information or to find a local Toastmasters club, go to www.toastmasters.org.

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PROCLAMATION TEXT:

Whereas, the ability to speak in a clear and effective manner is a powerful and important skill that can help people overcome barriers to a measurable performance in virtually every endeavor and line of work; and

Whereas, by assisting in the development of essential communication skills, Toastmasters International performs a valuable service for its members and those who hear their message of opportunity, initiative, and good fellowship; and

Whereas, boasting more than eight and a half decades of outstanding achievement, Toastmasters International has grown to more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries worldwide, with more than 24,500 members in the state of California; and,

Whereas, this remarkable expansion is a direct result of the enhanced knowledge and experience that Toastmasters provides its members.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, [MAYOR NAME], on behalf of the City of [CITY NAME] do hereby proclaim the month of October 2009 to be:

Toastmasters’ Month in the City of [CITY NAME]

and encourage all [CITY NAME] citizens to recognize the many accomplishments and opportunities in communication and leadership this outstanding organization has realized for people everywhere.

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