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Presidential Visit
Chris Ford
Toastmasters
International President |
Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves… Shaping Our World!
District 51 is honored with a visit from Toastmasters International
President Chris Ford, DTM. Mr. Ford, who resides in Casselman, Ontario Canada,
was elected President of Toastmasters International August 17, 2007 at the 76th
annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
An active Toastmaster for over 25 years, Mr. Ford is a retired Canadian
Forces brigadier-general. He is currently employed as the Director General of
Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Canadian Department of National Defence,
where he makes good use of the communication and leadership skills he has honed
in Toastmasters.
Chris says most people underestimate their skills and potential for growth,
but when armed with honesty and determination, there is no limit of the extent
to which people can “shape” themselves. In Toastmasters, overcoming a fear of
public speaking leads to increased self-confidence, which in turn spurs members
on to face other challenges.
“Toastmasters International is full of people who have achieved results
beyond their wildest dreams, and who are making a real difference in their
world,” says Ford. “We help people gain the skills and confidence to be the best
they can be in whatever they choose to do.” Chris Ford’s theme for his term in
office is: “Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves… Shaping Our World.”
Chris
Ford's Presidential Theme
District 51 Annual Convention
April 18-20, 2008
Gurney Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
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