Member Spotlight: Diana Rittenger’s consistent warm and caring presence makes her greatly appreciated by her fellow toastmasters. Diana is originally from Colombia. It’s no surprise that she loves to dance, especially those Latin dances! Diana commented, “I have really good friends in the club. What I value most about the club is the sense of family that’s been created. " Diana has been in the States for 24 years and loves living in San Diego. She is currently serving as the DMTM treasurer. Diana holds a Masters in Bio-Energetics and is a Board Certified Biofeedback Specialist. She assists her clients in balancing their body, mind, and spiritual energies. Her husband and two happy teens, (her son Ian, age 15 and her daughter, Andrea, age 17,) keep her busy on the home front. See Diana Online

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?

 

Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

 

Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.

 

You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than 10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information, please see our membership information page.

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