Toastmasters to hold Convention 2002 – Taiwan

The Toastmasters Taiwan Council will hold its 2002 convention, “Toastmasters Link the World,” from March 23-24 at Tien Mou International Cultural Association at 113, Chung Shan N. Rd. Sec7, Taipei. Tel: 2876-2676. (Please visit the Toastmasters home page: www.toastmasters.org.tw and click on “convention” for details).

Darren LaCroix, 2001 world champion of public speaking from Auburn, Massachusetts in the United States has been invited as the keynote speaker.

LaCroix is a rare combination. He is an author, keynote speaker, and a corporate comedian. Darren’s unique talents also flow into films, commercials, and corporate training videos. He is the co-author of a book called Laugh & Get Rich, that teaches people how to find more joy in each day.

The two day convention starts on Saturday, March 23rd with speech craft training – “The Journey From Chump to Champ!” with LaCroix as the teacher. There will also be a Mandarin speech craft Training contest and convention banquet. On the second day speech craft training entitled, “Comedy Secrets for Professionals,” will also be officiated by LaCroix.

Founded in 1924 in California, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization dedicated to communication and leadership training. There are more than 8,000 clubs worldwide and there are more than 60 in Taiwan.

Toastmasters District 67P-Taiwan is a registered non-profit organization under the Ministry of the Interior.

Those interested in attending the Toastmasters Convention Taiwan-2002 are welcome to contact Arlene Chen at 0936-092-641 for further information.

Pictured here at the 2001 Toastmasters International Convention in Anaheim, California from left are LaCroix, father of Darren; Lt governor for education District 67P of the Republic of China (67P ROC), Bing Lin; Darren LaCroix, world champion speaker; Mrs. LaCroix, mother of Darren; girl friend of Darren; and Jorie Wu, governor of 67P Taiwan.

As seen in The China Post.