1. WHY JOIN VENTURA POWERPOINT? Club Officers: President: Michael Gordon, CC VP of Education: Martha Navarette, DTM VP of Public Relations: Roberta Nadler, ACB, ALB VP of Membership: Sue Davis, CC Secretary: Lydia Cruz Machlitt, ACB, ALB Treasurer: Paul, Leveille, DTM Sgt. At Arms: Raul Gamino, CC

2. Reason 1: Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters provides an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 85 years and offers a proven – and enjoyable – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

3. Reason 2: You will… Gain more confidence in PowerPoint skills Learn to communicate more effectively Become a better listener Improve your presentation skills Increase your leadership potential Become more successful in your career Build your ability to motivate and persuade Reach your professional and personal goals Increase your self confidence

4. How you do it... Build speaking and leadership skills with time- tested methods Focus on areas of interest in our self-paced curriculum Receive suggestions for improvement through constructive evaluations Reason 3:

5. Reason 4: Toastmasters programs are... Inexpensive Interactive Convenient Friendly Supportive

6. For more information on becoming a member of Ventura PowerPoint and gaining more confidence in your PowerPoint skills, contact: Michael Gordon at ipp-1447568@toastmastersclubs.org