MUSC Toastmasters, a President's Distinguished Club in Charleston, SC

Welcome to the Web site of MUSC Toastmasters! We are exciting!

MUSC Toastmasters club is a premiere club of District 58 (South Carolina), having won the President's Distinguished Club Status since its inception in 2002 to date. We have dedicated officers that ensure that the meetings are exciting, novel and enjoyable, while advancing the members through achieving their educational goals. We were the President's Distinguished Club for five years! Yippee! This year we achieved the Select Distinguished Status.

We meet at 12:00 Noon every Wednesday at the Executive Conference Room on the second floor of the MUSC Harper Student Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive, Charleston, SC 29425 (located at the corner of Bee Street and Courtney drive, downtown, Charleston),

Officers (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009)

President: Marlena Davis, CC

V.P. for Education: Marlena Davis, CC

V.P. for Membership: Stephen Towns, CC

V.P. for Public Relations: Chloe Singleton

Secretary: Sergei Novgordov

Treasurer: Subbi P. Mathur, DTM (District 58 Public Relations Officer)

Sergeant-at-Arms: Sherman Anderson

Yes, we do have fun in our club. Below Marlena Davis, President as the timer with our other members. To her left, Stephen Towns, Vandana Zaman and Sergei Novgorov. To her lright: Justin DeBoer, George Holmes and guest Jeeji Bhai.

Himanshu Upadhyaya, ACS, CL, with Justin DeBoer after his ice breaker speech

In 2006-2007, District 58 (South Carolina) ranked 5th in the world and No. 1 in the United States, of Toastmasters International.

Marie Louise Moreto, Rajesh S. Mathur and Subbi P. Mathur obtained their Distinguished Toastmaster status past year (Subbi's second!) Great Honor indeed!

Come and Join us! Dare to be Great! Be the Light!

Webmaster: Subbi P. Mathur, Ph.D., DTM

Learn about organizations and companies in South Carolina: http://www.SCIWay.net

http://www.toastmasters-d58.org(Toastmasters District 58)
http://www.region8tm.org (Toastmasters Region VIII)
http://www.toastmasters.org (TI Headquarters)

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.