https://pressroom.prlog.org/Toastmasters83/ About Toastmasters International District 83 - Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. District 83 serves Metropolitan New Jersey, Staten Island, NY, and Rockland County, New York. https://www.prlog.org/12287512-its-not-too-late-to-make-professional-improvement-your-goal-for-2014.html Toastmasters International, a thriving organization with 270,000 members in 116 countries, can help you develop the communication and leadership skills needed to reach your professional improvement goals.Sun, 02 Mar 2014 02:54:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12227376-roselle-resident-margarita-estrada-wins-first-place-in-toastmasters-area-65-humorous-speech-contest.html Her speech titled "How to win friends and influence people – The Latina Way", earns Roselle Resident Margarita Estrada, Administrator for The First Presbyterian Church of Iselin, first place in Toastmasters Area 65 Humorous Speech Contest.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:46:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12165842-scotch-plains-resident-mamadou-fofana-earns-top-award-for-speaking-and-leadership-from-toastmasters.html Mamadou Fofana, Sr. Programmer with UPS Completes Top Level of Toastmasters Achievement for Speaking and Leadership Expertise. Fewer than 1% of all Toastmasters achieve this distinction.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:44:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12164090-plainsboros-asha-thomas-mathai-earns-top-toastmasters-award-for-speaking-and-leadership-expertise.html IT Manager at IEEE completes Top Toastmasters Award for Speaking and Leadership Expertise. Fewer than 1% of all Toastmasters achieve this distinction.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:53:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12146969-glaxosmithkline-regulatory-associate-paula-markert-of-parsippany-earns-toastmasters-top-achievement.html GlaxoSmithKline Regulatory Associate, Paula T. Markert of Parsippany Completes Top Level of Toastmasters Achievement for Speaking and Leadership Expertise. Fewer than 1% of all Toastmasters achieve distinctionWed, 29 May 2013 20:27:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12146559-new-jersey-city-university-administrator-luis-morales-receives-distinguished-toastmasters-award.html Luis R. Morales of Jersey City has completed the requirements for the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation--an accomplishment earned by less than one percent of the greater than 260,000 Toastmasters International members worldwide.Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12146043-darnelle-richardson-of-jersey-city-completes-top-level-of-toastmasters-achievement.html Darnelle L. Richardson of Jersey City has completed the requirements for the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation--an accomplishment earned by less than one percent of the greater than 260,000 Toastmasters International members worldwide.Tue, 28 May 2013 21:47:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12139278-newarks-award-winning-dr-ansley-lamar-delivered-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html New Jersey City University professor and Newark, NJ’s own Dr. Ansley W. LaMar presented "Difficult Discussions” workshop at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, in Newark, NJ.Mon, 27 May 2013 19:06:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12137361-cornelia-wright-slated-to-deliver-interview-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Healthcare Recruiter and Jersey City Resident Cornelia Wright will present workshop “How To Be Interview Savvy” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, in Newark, NJ.Thu, 16 May 2013 13:58:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12137049-latin-american-speaker-roberto-sempe-to-deliver-workshop-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Roberto Sempe, (MBA International Business) a Latin American speaker presents the workshop “The Hispanic Dynamic” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, in Newark, NJ.Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12137036-cross-cultural-expert-david-cragin-slated-to-deliver-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Cross-Cultural language expert Dr. David Cragin, presents the workshop “Language Skills for Cross-Cultural Communication” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, Newark, NJ.Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12137021-social-media-expert-cheryl-washington-will-deliver-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Internet marketing coach, Cheryl Washington presents workshop “Build a Multicultural Social Media that Rocks!” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, in Newark, NJ.Tue, 14 May 2013 13:24:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12136709-author-leadership-expert-heath-suddleson-to-deliver-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Author, Leadership Expert, and executive, Heath Suddleson will present “The Attitude Check – Lessons in Leadership” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 17-19, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, in Newark, NJ.Tue, 14 May 2013 11:29:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12131393-toastmasters-district-83-announces-award-winning-writer-karin-price-mueller-as-featured-keynote.html 5th Annual Event Brings Together Toastmasters Members and Guests From Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to Network, Learn, Mentor, Compete and More from May 17 – 19 in Newark, NJSun, 05 May 2013 03:38:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12127234-paul-camarinha-presents-personal-safety-workshop-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html 2013 Spring District 83 Conference features “Be Aware! Be Awake! Be Safe!” workshop by Toastmaster and Police Officer Paul Camarinha, a guest speaker, and the International Speech Contest. The event is scheduled May 17-19, 2013, in Newark, NJ.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:01:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12118237-secaucus-resident-sanjiv-srivastava-wins-first-place-in-toastmasters-contest.html Sanjiv Srivastava, an IT Manager with IBM and a resident of Secaucus, NJ, has taken first place in the Division F International Speech Contest held April 13 at Allwood Branch Library, Clifton NJ.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:32:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12113262-roselle-resident-margarita-estrada-chairs-toastmasters-district-83-conference-in-newark-nj.html Margarita Estrada, of Roselle NJ, will chair the Toastmasters International’s District 83 Spring 2013 Conference. This conference brings together Toastmasters members from Metropolitan New Jersey, Rockland County NY and Staten Island NY.Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:29:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12090912-toastmasters-district-83-announces-2013-spring-conference-logo-contest-winners.html Michelle Feingold of the South Street Toastmasters wins first place in 2013 Spring Conference Logo Contest. David J. Ng of Citi Toastmasters - Jersey City took 2nd Place and Meghan O'Reilly of Beauty At The Podium Toastmasters took 3rd Place.Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:09:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12072189-woodbridge-resident-sabrina-myers-co-sponsored-toastmasters-district-83-leadership-institute.html Leadership Institute Featured Top District 83 Leaders Who Provided Critical Leadership Development Training for New Jersey’s Local Toastmasters Club Officers, on Saturday, February 02, 2013Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:29:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12022109-toastmasters-district-83-toasts-winners-of-2012-tall-tales-and-table-topics-speech-contests.html Toastmasters District 83 Announces Winners of 2012 Tall Tales and Table Topics Speech Contests.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:32:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12015292-top-speakers-featured-for-the-2012-toastmasters-district-83-fall-conference.html Toastmasters International District 83 features top speakers for 2012 Fall Conference, November 10, 2012 in Newark, NJ USASat, 03 Nov 2012 17:49:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12010314-toastmaster-tammy-miller-dtm-is-keynote-speaker-at-2012-district-83-fall-conference.html Have you ever struggled with thinking on your feet, or had a difficult time organizing your thoughts? If so, attend Tammy Miller's featured presentation "Speech Cookie to the Rescue" at District 83's Fall Conference, November 10, 2012, in Newark, NJ.Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:22:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11951921-oldbridge-resident-diane-parker-one-of-nine-finalist-in-2012-world-championship-of-public-speaking.html Diane Parker of Old Bridge Toastmasters Club, District 83 Advances to Finals of the 2012 World’s Largest Speech Contest.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:42:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11936482-andrew-smith-esquire-and-john-maxwell-certified-coach-installed-as-division-governor-district-83.html Andrew Smith, Esquire and John Maxwell Certified Coach Installed as 2012-2013 Division B Governor, District 83. The Installation of Officers ceremony was held, Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Zeris Inn, Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:39:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11936432-union-county-resident-paul-camarinha-receives-2012-triple-crown-award-from-toastmasters.html Union County's own, Paul Camarinha, received coveted 2011-2012 Triple Crown Award by Toastmasters International, District 83, Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Zeris Inn - Chrisandis Restaurant, 372 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:20:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11908799-old-bridge-resident-diane-parker-advances-to-semifinals-of-the-worlds-largest-speech-contest.html Diane Parker, of Old Bridge, NJ, rose above more than 3,000 local participants to advance to the semifinal rounds of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, which will be held in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, Aug. 16.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:51:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11907696-john-engeman-shares-benefits-of-toastmasters-training-after-new-york-cash-exchange-presentation.html Anna D. Banks, District 83 PRO interviews John Engeman, Area 54 Governor and Vice President, Assistant Treasurer of Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. on Benefits of Toastmasters International Training and International Speaking Opportunities.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:47:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11865236-anne-gilson-of-middletown-nj-achieves-toastmasters-top-level.html Toastmasters International announced today that Anne Gilson of Middletown, NJ has achieved the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster. Less than 2% of all Toastmasters achieve the distinction.Fri, 04 May 2012 02:30:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864872-prokopis-christou-presenting-training-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Prokopis Christou presents “Personal Influence and Political Savvy For Professionals” Training Session at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Thu, 03 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11865244-john-harvey-jr-achieves-toastmasters-top-level.html Toastmasters International announced today that John E. Harvey Jr., of Newark, NJ has achieved the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster. It is an accomplishment earned by less than 2 percent of the more than 260,000 Toastmasters members worldwide.Thu, 03 May 2012 11:27:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864191-isaak-gelbinovich-dtm-featured-speaker-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Isaak Gelbinovich, DTM, professional speaker, author and workshop conductor, will present the workshop “Discovering Toastmasters” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5-6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Wed, 02 May 2012 04:51:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864171-new-york-attorney-steve-chen-featured-speaker-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Steve Chen, DTM, attorney and Immediate Past District Governor, presents the workshop “How to Lead with Purpose (And A Smile)” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5-6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Wed, 02 May 2012 04:16:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864141-anne-baker-featured-speaker-at-toastmasters-2012-district-83-spring-conference.html Anne Goldman Baker, DTM presents the workshop “Speak More Powerfully by Strengthening Your Mind and Body” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Wed, 02 May 2012 03:14:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864119-rebecca-george-of-alcatel-lucent-speaks-at-toastmasters-district-83-spring-conference.html Rebecca George,Global Human Resource Partner for Alcatel-Lucent, presents the workshop “The Greenhouse of Speechcraft: Cultivate New Members” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Wed, 02 May 2012 02:29:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11864067-deborah-clark-selected-to-conduct-workshop-at-district-83-spring-conference-2012-in-morristown.html Deborah Clark, DTM, speaker, trainer and contributing author for "The Unstoppable Woman’s Guide to Emotional Well Being", will conduct at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Wed, 02 May 2012 00:21:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11863121-samir-shah-featured-speaker-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html “Communicating In The Health Care Maze: 10 Tips To Getting Care and Getting It Paid” fromat the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Tue, 01 May 2012 05:47:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11861783-flemingtons-dave-chapman-slated-to-deliver-session-at-toastmasters-district-83-conference.html Flemington professional speaker, Dave Chapman presents workshop “When I Get Around To It: The Joys and Challenges Of Procrastination” at the District 83 Annual Spring Conference, May 5 -6, 2012 at the Morristown Hyatt, Morristown, NJ 07960.Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:08:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11861634-carla-the-singing-patient-ulbrich-featured-speaker-at-toastmasters-district-83-spring-conference.html Carla “The Singing Patient” presents the workshop “Laughter: The Best Medicine” at Toastmasters International District 83 Annual Spring Conference, Saturday, May 5 tat the Morristown Hyatt, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ .07960.Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:29:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11860533-mayor-timothy-dougherty-to-welcome-toastmasters-district-83-spring-conference-to-morristown.html The Honorable Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty To Welcome International Toastmasters District 83 Spring Conference to Morristown, NJ. The conference will be held at the Morristown Hyatt, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, May 5 and 6, 2012.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:47:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11860437-toastmasters-international-district-83-announces-speakers-for-2012-spring-conference.html District 83 Spring Conference will feature keynote speaker New York Times bestselling author Carol Higgins Clark. Ms. Clark is joined by a lineup of business and professional communication workshop leaders.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:56:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11855879-district-83-honors-author-carol-higgins-clark-with-2011-2012-communication-and-leadership-award.html New York Times bestselling author Carol Higgins Clark will be honored with a the Communication and Leadership Award at the Toastmasters International District 83 Annual Spring Conference in May.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:13:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11704730-somerset-area-toastmasters-hosts-panel-on-how-to-be-happy.html Area Speakers Present Panel on Happiness at Local Toastmasters ClubMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:36:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11704716-fran-okeson-of-staten-island-new-york-achieves-toastmasters-top-level-15-times.html Toastmasters International recently announced that Fran Okeson has achieved the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster for the 15th time.Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:59:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11701348-kevin-thompson-toastmaster-from-keyport-won-third-place-in-district-83-table-topics-speech-contest.html Keyport Resident and Inspired Communications, LLC CEO, Kevin Thompson Wins Third Place in Toastmasters Metropolitan New Jersey Table Topics Speech ContestThu, 20 Oct 2011 03:51:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11701279-mary-flaherty-preferred-concierge-service-ceo-competes-in-toastmasters-humorous-speech-contest.html Basking Ridge Resident and Preferred Concierge Service CEO, Mary Flaherty, Competes in Toastmasters District 83 Humorous Speech ContestThu, 20 Oct 2011 02:32:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11699850-somersets-comical-singer-songwriter-competes-in-toastmasters-district-83-speech-contest.html Somerset’s own Carla Ulbrich, a local musician, author, and Toastmaster, competes for the title of “Best Impromptu Speaker” in the Metropolitan New Jersey Table Topics Speech ContestWed, 19 Oct 2011 02:49:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11696008-kevin-thompson-inspired-communications-ceo-to-speak-at-garden-state-council-shrm-conference.html Thompson slated to deliver session to help SHRM conference attendees improve staff performance and business revenue.Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:36:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11689116-toastmasters-district-83-announces-table-topics-speech-contest-winners.html Toastmasters District 83 (Metropolitan New Jersey, Rockland County and Staten Island) is proud to announce the winners in the Table Topics and District Humorous Speech Contests.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:54:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11688459-toastmasters-district-83-announces-humorous-speech-contest-winners.html Toastmasters District 83 is proud to announce the winners in their 2011 Humorous and Table Topics Speech Contests.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:34:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11688482-nanuet-resident-aubree-lynn-wins-second-place-in-toastmasters-district-83-speech-contest.html Rev. Aubree Lynn, a Toastmaster from Nanuet NY, earned second place in the District 83 Table Topics Speech ContestSat, 08 Oct 2011 22:22:23 GMT