| At the recent semi-annual conference of Toastmasters International, District 53, in East Hartford, Connecticut, Michael Finn of Springfield was elected Division Governor of Division E for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. Division E encompasses all of western Massachusetts in three areas and includes 14 clubs located in Northampton, Chicopee, Springfield, Lenox, Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Williamstown, and Enfield, Connecticut. Prior to his new position, Finn served as president of Pioneer Valley Toastmasters and Speakeasy Toastmasters, as well as Area E-2 Governor. He is employed with the United States Postal Service in South Hadley, and resides with his wife June in Springfield. His Toastmaster education credentials consist of Advance Communicator, Gold, and Competent Leader designations. The mission of Toastmasters International is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment through its clubs, in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Toastmasters clubs are organized as both open community clubs, and as chartered organization (business) clubs. Toastmasters International is the undisputed leader in public speaking training, with over 10,500 clubs and more than 200,000 members in approximately 90 countries worldwide. Individuals who wish to learn more about Toastmasters as a positive experience or, businesses that wish to explore the leadership and communications benefits for their employees, are encouraged to call Finn at 747-7270 or visit the official website, www.toastmasters.org. |
