Our Toastmaster of the Week is Kerry Ballinger. Kerry has been a most excellent Toastmaster since August 2017. She is a proud member of N.S.C.A.R. Toastmasters Club and has held several Club Officer positions. She joined Toastmasters to improve her communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Kerry has developed into a quiet but effective leader who is well […]
Sacramento County Academic Decathlon The Sacramento County Academic Decathlon, held the first Saturday in February of each year, is an academic competition open to high school students from all school districts in Sacramento County. On February 2, 2019, hundreds of high school students, teachers, and community volunteers will gather at Folsom High School [map] for the 39th Annual Sacramento […]
Meet District 39’s First Accredited Speaker Donny Crandell By Kristi Beres On August 26, 2017, at the Toastmasters International Conference in Vancouver, Canada, Donny Crandell became the first speaker from District 39 and one of only 75 Toastmasters to achieve the Accredited Speaker award. Crandell, a 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking finalist shares his […]
This interview is the 5th in a series spotlighting rising stars in Toastmasters District 39. Do you agree with Laurent’s perspective on how to recruit and retain younger members? Q: Laurent, how long you have been a member of your Toastmasters club and why did you join? A: In November of 2015, I was approached by a […]
This interview is the third in a series spotlighting rising stars in Toastmasters District 39. How is your club cultivating its next generation of speakers and leaders? Q: Before we talk about Toastmasters, help us get to know Ia. Can you share a few interesting facts about yourself? A: I am the third child of […]
