Toastmasters Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the vision of the Toastmasters International organization is to empower
people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams; and
Whereas, Toastmasters International is the world’s leading organization devoted to
communication, public speaking, and leadership skills, and has over
211,000 members in 90 countries; and
Whereas, since the Toastmaster organization began in 1924, more than three million
men and women have benefited from its communication and leadership
program; and
Whereas, members of Toastmasters benefit from improved communication skills,
constructive evaluations, better meeting facilitation skills, leadership skills,
and increased self-confidence as an added dividend; and
Whereas, the mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and
positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity
to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-
confidence and personal growth.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
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PROCLAIM THE 22 OF OCTOBER, 2007, AS
“TOASTMASTERS DAY”
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IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, IN CELEBRATION OF THE 83 ANNIVERSARY OF
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
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City of Dubuque to be affixed this 15 day
of October, 2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
2007: Bill Kutler, 583-6424, kuttlerdds@mwci.net