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Morris County Chamber of Commerce Launches Toastmasters Club

New club, for chamber members and non-members, brings the region Toastmasters International's proven leadership platform.

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The Morris County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC), dedicated to the advancement of business and community opportunities for entrepreneurs, small and large corporations, and Fortune 500 companies, announces the sponsorship of Morris Chamber Toastmasters. The Club was created to bring the Morris County region the opportunity to benefit from an internationally recognized platform that improves public speaking, presentation and thinking skills, increases confidence and effective listening. Club membership is $90 per year (one-time new member fee of $20) and is open to both Chamber members and non-members seeking to become more effective speakers and leaders.”

“Members come from all facets of life and businesses.” Said Tommy Hilcken, Morris Chapter Toastmasters Chair and ten (10) year Toastmasters International member. “The highlight of membership is discovering an organization that supports more than personal and professional growth, but a culture predicated on a positive learning experience.

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The Morris Chamber Toastmasters Club meets every first and third Wednesday of every month from 4 pm to 5 pm. Meeting attendance is hybrid to accommodate in-person and virtual preferences. The Club is part of the worldwide nonprofit educational organization Toastmasters International who’s membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Member benefits include:

· Giving better sales presentations

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· Honing management skills

· Working better with fellow employees

· Effectively developing and presenting ideas

· Offering constructive criticism

· Accepting feedback more objectively

Those seeking to take part should complete this application and a chapter representative will be in contact. Further questions can be directed to the Morris Chamber Toastmasters Chair, Tommy Hilcken, at tommy@tommyhilcken.com or visit https://web.morrischamber.org/events/Morris-Chamber-Toastmasters-6759/details to learn more.

About the Morris County Chamber of Commerce

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)has more than 700 member organizations that range from entrepreneurs and small businesses to large corporations and Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber is dedicated to the advancement of Morris County's businesses and community by providing services, information, and advocacy to support the success of its member organizations. The MCCC app is available on both iOS and Android or visit www.morrischamber.org

About MCCC Mastermind Toastmasters Club

Morris Chamber Toastmasters is a Chamber-sponsored, chapter of Toastmasters International where participants can practice public speaking, boost communication competency and build their leadership skills. For more information about the Club or membership, visit https://web.morrischamber.org/events/Morris-Chamber-Toastmasters-6759/details

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.


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