Hangtown Toastmasters Win Again!

Mark Hegarty wins "Toastmasters area 74 international speech contest" Following his award winning speech Wednesday night, the president of Hangtown Toastmasters remarked "We are proud to have Mr. Hegarty in our club. He is carrying on the long tradition of success we have enjoyed" In addition to owning "Hegarty Law Offices" (http://www.hegartylaw.com/) Mr. Hegarty is also a local real estate investor that has brought pride to Placerville and El Dorado County community by rehabilitating Historic Homes in the area.

Dr. Petrice Foxworthy Area 74 Governor and owner of Cambridge Chiropractic (http://www.cambridgechiropractic.com/) was the presiding officer, and did a remarkable job coordinating the event. Michael Kenison a top notch financial advisor with Morgan Stanley was one of 5 distinguished judges selecting Hegarty as the winner.

"We continue to show the commitment of our members," remarked Treasurer Peter Gerrard. "We have an incredible Club that has helped people become more confident speaking in front of audiences large and small."

Mr. Hegarty will go on to compete in the "2008 Division G International Speech Contest" Friday, April 11^th, at the Sacramento County Administration Building, 700 H Street. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:30 pm followed by the contest at 7:00 pm. "A speech contest, especially at the division level, is an exciting event. You will have the opportunity to see several top-notch speeches" says Phil Morrison Division G Governor. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Since its founding in 1962, Hangtown Toastmasters has helped hundreds in El Dorado County develop and enhance their public speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that follows a structured educational program that has been very successful. "Our current members have over 80 years of Public Speaking experience combined," said Gerrard. "El Dorado County residents have relied on our organization to further their careers and effectively improve communication in all areas of their lives."

Hangtown Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bahai Center, 484 Pleasant Valley Road (Main Street), Suite 6, Diamond Springs.

Club meetings are open to anyone who would like to improve their communication and leadership skills. For more information, visit the club in person, you can also check out their website at http://www.hangtowntoastmasters.com/

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