The Toastmasters club works to improve interpersonal communication abilities through a variety of “learn-by-doing” workshops that enhance verbal skills.  The club aims to help GateWay students improve their speaking, listening and thinking skills as a preparation tool for a job interviews, speeches and everyday presentations.  Club members also learn basic speaking tools that can benefit their daily social skills.

Membership

The Gecko Toastmasters club currently consists of 12 active members but guests are always welcome.  Guests are encouraged to visit the club and experience the benefits of proper communication skills firsthand. 

Member dues are $4.50 per month, and the speaking and leadership workbooks cost $20.  However, members need only pay the  $20 material fee once.

Meeting Times

Gecko Toastmasters meets on Tuesday afternoons from 4 pm to 5 pm in room MA 1187. 

The next meeting will be held in MA 1189 on Tuesday, February 12.

Recent Activities

After the success of the of Fall 2007 speech contest, the GateWay Geckos Toastmasters club is anticipating and preparing for another speech contest for the Spring 2008 term.  At the fall contest, which GateWay hosted, club members participated and the winners advanced to compete at higher levels.  Approximately 100 people came to the spring contest and the club is hoping even more will attend in the spring.

GWCC Faculty Advisors

Heidi Hutchins
(602) 286-8931
Hutchins@gatewaycc.edu
 
Dr. Martha Bergin
(602) 286-8747
martha.bergin@gwmail.maricopa.edu