Club 24 - Members

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It is not necessary to become a member to attend our meetings. Guests are always welcome to observe or participate for as long as they feel comfortable. The members listed here are considered "regular and active" and are attempting to complete their Toastmaster certifications.

CLUB #24 MEMBERS:

Marshall Blonstein
Member since 2005

"Toastmasters has always given me an opportunity to experiment with my speaking skills. I get a chance to walk a tightrope, but have a safety net of my fellow toastmasters. It's a great place to try new ideas and not worry about failing." -- Marshall

Paul Connell
Member since 2006

"Toastmasters provides me with a friendly and helpful setting so I can learn and practice to become a confident public speaker." -- Paul

Marila Cook
Member since 2007

"Toastmasters has not only helped me be a better speaker, but also a better listener as well. The skills we learn to help evaluate and support each other focus on actively listening to each other." -- Marila

Dick Ellis
Distinguised Toastmaster (DTM)
Member since 1980

"I wanted to be more sociable and outgoing with others. The friendly Toastmasters environment provided that for me." -- Dick

Hallelujah Jai

"I looked up Toastmaster because my manager told me I needed to sell my dream, instead of talking it to death. Like Picasso, I want to know how to do it right and then break the rules if I choose. I joined Club 24 because you take speaking seriously with a lot of comfort, ease and joy." -- Halle

Tom Johnson

"I discovered Ventura Club 24 to be a great place to learn speaking skills and have a lot of fun at the same time."

Marge Negus
ATM - Bronze
Member since 1988

"Through Toastmasters, I have learned a lot about using humor. Table Topics are my favorite part of the meeting and has really helped me learn how to use humor, while thinking fast on my feet." -- Marge

	Deborah Perkins Member since 2007 "the only way to become a better communicator is through practice, and Toastmasters gives me the opportunity." -- Deborah
	Linda Renkowski Member since 2007 "Toastmasters helped me prepare for my commencement day speech at California Lutheran University. They were so professional, helpful and friendly that I decided to join. Thank you Club 24 for all of your help!" -- Linda

Joyce Shaul
Member since 1985

"Toastmasters has helped me in my profession as a travel agent, especially the 'Table Topics' which teaches the skill of thinking on your feet." -- Joyce

Derrick Stumpf
Member since 2006

"I found myself giving having more opportunities to speak in the course of my work than I used to, so I joined Toastmasters to improve my presentation skills." -- Derrick

Kathy Wertheim
Member since 2006

"Toastmasters provides me with a supportive environment to practice leadership, as well as public speaking. I feel that I'm among friends as I improve my skills." -- Kathy

Bob Williams
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Member since 1971

"The value of the ability to express oneself in a public forum cannot be measured." -- Bobby