Greenville areaToastmasters host open house

Event is free to the public

Greenville, SC, May 1, 2012— Greenville area Toastmasters( invites residents to its open house to meet members and watch special guest speakersGeneva Anderson, Distinguished Toastmaster and Past SC District Governor, and Phillip Woody LtCol USMC (Retired) Distinguished Toastmaster and SC District Governor Elect.

Geneva’s speech, “Unintended Consequences” details the adventures that unfold when a prim and proper Christian Lady from the Bible belt visits Arizona. Geneva’s unique style of humor will make the story come alive as you live it with her.

Author Phillip Woody LtCol USMC (Retired) will bring to life his book "Color Blind". Phillip, a native of South Carolina, joined Toastmasters in order to gain the speaking skills required to tell this story of heroism on the battlefield. This story will touch everyone and leave you spellbound...

The event will also showcase the importance of presentation and speaking skills in our businesses, communities, and professional lives.

Greenville Area Toastmasters Open House

Date: Saturday May 12, 2012
Location: Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Road
Time: 10 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

For more information, email Flora Ratliff, or Carolyn Wilson,

About the Greenville area Toastmasters clubs

Our area comprises 20 corporate and community clubs in Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg and surrounding counties. To learn more about Toastmasters please visit the District 58 website

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About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 270,000 members in 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. For more information and to find a local club, please visit .

Directions:

From 385, take exit 33

Turn west onto Bridges Road

At the intersection of E. Butler Road, turn left

Drive 1.5 miles. The Mauldin Cultural Center is on the right next to the Sports Club

From I85 take exit 45

Turn onto Laurens Rd/US-276 East towards Mauldin

Drive for 3 miles

Turn left onto East Butler Road

The Mauldin Cultural Center is on the left.