Ocean View members swept the Area B1 Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contests on September 27th. Ed Blumenstock (left) won the Humorous Speech Contest and Scott Johnson (right) won the Evaluation Contest. Area B1 Governor Richard Regnier (center) presided over this event which was held in downtown Ventura. At the Division B Contests on October 4th, Ed placed third in the Humorous Speech Contest and Scott won the Evaluation Contest. Division B includes 37 clubs. Scott then went on to place second at the District 33 Evaluation Contest which was held in San Luis Obispo on November 8th. District 33 covers 149 clubs. Congratulations Ed and Scott!
Meeting Days/Times
January-October: 2nd and 4th Thursday of Each Month
November-December: 2nd Thursday of Each Month
7pm-9pm
Meeting LocationThe Ventura TowneHouse (Across from Ventura College)4900 Telegraph RoadVentura, CA 93003 (Directions)7th Floor Vista Room (Usually, Ask at the Front Desk)
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an international, non-profit, educational organization that helps individuals improve their communication and leadership skills. Ocean View Toastmasters is one of over 30 clubs in Ventura County and one of over 10,000 clubs worldwide. Our club was chartered on February 15, 1989. Originally named ProSpeakers, this club was started by a group of individuals who either were (or aspired to be) professional speakers. In the mid-1990s, the club was renamed Ocean View when it changed from a professional speaker focus to become a broad-based community club. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you areto become better communicators.
Guests are welcome to attend and observe our meetings anytime.
We think that you will find that Toastmasters in general and our club in particular to be an effective and entertaining way to help you improve your communication and leadership potential.
If you decide to join our club, you will be given the opportunity to:
New members receive speech manuals and speaking tips, as well as a subscription to the Toastmasters Magazine. As you progress, more advanced manuals are available to continually add new challenges. The objective of each "manual speech" is different, allowing you to practice and learn new techniques and skills. You can progress through the manuals at whatever pace you wish.
Image from our October 9 Country Theme Meeting.
