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Toastmasters is an international organization which offers a proven way to improve your communication skills. By participating in a fun and supportive group, you'll become a better speaker and leader and gain confidence to succeed in whatever path you've chosen in life.

Many businesses hold Toastmasters classes to help improve communication on the job. We are privileged to have trained youth leaders who offer their time and efforts to our homeschool students. Their teaching is taken to a level where kids can learn these important skills in an enjoyable setting.

Toastmasters is an 8-week program that helps students deal with:

how to battle the fear of being in front of people
what to do with your hands while you speak
how to start a speech and what's a good way to end one
what it means to debate
how to positively critique others
how to present yourself while speaking publicly
how to "think on your feet"

The classes held on Thursday nights are designed for students age 9-18 years-old who will be divided into groups based upon their age and previous participation. Class size is limited. For more information about the Fall, 2008 class, email the Coordinator Laurie Bliese or call 728-2801 with the following information:

• parents' and students' names
• address
• phone number
• email address
• age/grade/previous participation of students

There is no charge for this program; however, we will take donations anytime before the graduation to thank the leaders for their work with our kids. Parents will also be given a simple refreshment schedule to help provide snacks at the break midway through each evening's class. If your scheduled time doesn't work, contact the Coordinator to make changes. We also ask parents to provide refreshments for the reception following the graduation ceremony.