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First Annual Mixer – Leading with Impact
Meet our club members and learn valuable tips on how to inspire, influence, persuade and build upon your strengths!

Saturday, November 12, 2022 (10 am -12:30 pm)
Marmalade Cafe
2014 Park Place, El Segundo, California 90245
Purchase tickets (includes brunch) at
https://www.pf-tm.club/event/first-annual-mixer-leading-with-impact/
$20 by November 10th
$25 after November 11th or at the door
Email any questions to pf.toastmastersclub@gmail.com
South Tower: A Neighborhood to Call Home
Join us on October 25, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm to hear from
Kiel Lopez-Schmidt (he/they), executive director of South Tower Community Land Trust
Learn about Kiel’s personal connection to the southern part of Fresno’s Tower District including:
- How their education and experiences in architecture, urban studies, and community development shaped their understanding of the neighborhood and their own identity.
- How this journey led to the organizing and founding of the South Tower Community Land Trust.

Register for free to get the zoom link at https://PFT_October2022.eventbrite.com
Passion Makes an Impact
Join us on August 23rd at 6:30
Learn how your speaking voice and communication skills are pivotal to making a difference and being a leader of influence.
As President of Communities in Motion, Grace Weltman has dedicated her life to creating spaces and systems for communities and government to work together. She has worked on issues such as homelessness, child welfare, youth services, and early childhood education. She believes that your speaking voice and communication skills are pivotal to making a difference and being a leader of influence.

President of Communities in Motion
Register for free at https://PFT_August2022.eventbrite.com
Basics of Pathways
Our expert speakers will share how they are using their communications skills to improve their health and make an impact.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm PT
Register for free at https://PFT_July2022.eventbrite.com
Speaking in a Virtual World – Recording
Check out our May 2022 meeting where our expert speakers shared their experiences of speaking in a virtual world.
For more about our presenters go to
Nicole D. Vick www.nicoledvick.com
Eno Georgette Inwek www.enoinwek.com
Alisa Manjarrez https://thehappycactus.club/

Speaking in a Virtual World – Club Event
More than ever it has become important to be able to share your message in a virtual setting. Whether you have to present on a webinar, want to host a podcast, or are looking to have your own videos go viral join us for this informative and entertaining event. Learn more from our experts who will share their experiences from speaking in a virtual world.

12:00pm-2:00pm PT
For Zoom Link Please Register at https://pft_may2022.eventbrite.com
For more about our presenters go to
Nicole D. Vick www.nicoledvick.com
Eno Georgette Inwek www.enoinwek.com
Alisa Manjarrez https://thehappycactus.club/
September 28, 2021 Meeting

Conquer the Fear
Join us on August 24, 2021 as we focus on overcoming the fear of public speaking!
We are having our meeting virtually on Zoom and we look forward to having you there!

Contribution and Leadership
Greetings! When I joined Toastmasters in 2014, my main goal was to overcome my shyness and feel comfortable speaking with others. Little did I know that I would embark on a new journey of contribution and leadership that has enhanced my life in numerous ways.
When I said yes to becoming the Vice President of Education in my 1st Toastmasters club, I was not a stranger to being a leader in a volunteer organization. My children participated in the Catholic Youth Organization basketball team in their elementary and middle school years. As a parent of children in the league, we were tasked with taking on various leadership roles in the organization. We would manage the registration table at the games, greeting attendees and players, collecting entrance fees, and passing out the programs. Other times we would be in the kitchen selling snacks, coffee, and other items. And we filled other roles as needed.
One of the most important lessons that I learned from volunteering in the CYO organization was that even though you are a volunteer and not a paid employee, take pride in the work that you do, and commit to serving with excellence. My children saw this commitment to excellence and learned the importance of volunteerism and leadership.
I joined my 1st Toastmasters club in 2014. A few months later, the President of the club, who was also my mentor, asked me to take on the role of VP of Education for the upcoming term. I was not sure that this was the right role for me. After all, I was a newbie and barely knew anything about the organization. How was I going to effectively provide education to the club members with my limited knowledge? My mentor explained to me that there was a training program for club officers, as well as support from those who had served in this role before me. He promised that I would not be alone in serving in the club. I said yes and since then have filled numerous roles in and outside of the club.
Some of the lessons I learned from that first Toastmasters leadership role is that if you don’t know something, ask someone. Also, attend as many leadership training sessions as you can. There is always something new that you can learn or information that you can share with others to help them and give back to the community.
More recently, I took on the role of VP of Public Relations for not 1, but 3 clubs! My thinking was that I could apply what I learn in multiple clubs and therefore be more effective in this role.
Our district has created many opportunities for us to be leaders and to learn how to be effective in our roles. In January I attended the Toastmasters Leadership Institute club officer training. The instructor provided us with wonderful nuggets of information. We also had the opportunity to share best practices with each other and create relationships with our fellow Vice President’s of PR.
I also had the opportunity to attend a workshop on how to use CANVA for creating fliers for the club. I was surprised at how easy the program is to use! Another learning opportunity was the Public Relations hangouts meeting and the Vice President of Public Relations Facebook group page. Using these methods of support has given me the opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in my role.
I have received so much support and I am so thankful for this!
My advice to you is, do not pass up an opportunity to serve as a volunteer leader because of a lack of knowledge or the fear of not being good enough. Our growth and development hinges on taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zone. Take pride in the work that you do, commit to serving with excellence, reach out to others, ask questions, attend as many leadership training sessions as you can, and step into the wonderful world of contribution and leadership!
Yvette Ferrer
Presenters and Facilitators
President 2021-2022