January 25, 2012
February 8, 2012
February 22, 2012 - CLUB CONTESTS
March 14, 2012 (EPA East, Rm. 4349)
The Ariel Rios Toastmasters Club wishes to congratulate our very own Brian Nelson-Palmer for winning the EPA Last Comic Standing Contest on December 13, 2011!
The 2011-2012 Ariel Rios Toastmasters Club Officers are:
Teri DeVoe President
Phil Page Vice President Education
Leah Tai Vice President Membership
Vicky Blackmond Vice President Public Relations
Shirley Fan Secretary
Frank Roth Treasurer
Brian Nelson-Palmer Sergeant-at-Arms
Phil Page Immediate Past President
Meeting Cancellation Policy: In the event EPA Headquarters buildings are closed due to inclement weather or other reasons, there will be no Ariel Rios Toastmasters Club meeting that day if scheduled. Should the Federal Government in Washington, DC, adopt a liberal leave policy for the day of a scheduled meeting, the Executive Committee and Toastmaster of the Day will make a determination as to whether or not to holding the meeting. All updates and cancellations will be posted here.
You won’t regret it. Ariel Rios Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Noon in Room 4304 of the Ariel Rios North Building in Washington DC. For directions, please see our
Directions page. For membership meeting information, please see our
membership information page.
More About Toastmasters...
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.
