Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Membership is 352,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 16,400 clubs in 141 countries that make up Toastmasters International's global network of meeting locations. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge. Members learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback –– and accept it. They find their path to leadership. Phoenix Rising Kapolei Toastmasters Club Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. The club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, in Room 116/117, at University of Phoenix Hawai'i Campus in Kapolei. Chartered on October 1, 2017, we are Hawai'i's first "Pathways" only club. To learn more about the all-new Toastmasters "Pathways" Learning Experience visit: https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview Our club is a member of Toastmasters International District 49 - The Aloha District! (State of Hawai'i). Learn more about District 49: www.district49.org Membership in Phoenix Rising Kapolei Toastmasters is open to University of Phoenix Hawai'i Campus students, faculty, alumni, staff and the community-at-large. Visitors are always welcome! You are your colleagues are invited to join us! Our 2018-2019 Club Officers, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019: President: George C. Carroll III VP Education: Dr. Deborah Hornsby VP Membership: Dr. Summer Van Pelt VP Public Relations: Jennifer Borja-Johnson, MBA Secretary: Andrea Ciletti Treasurer: Jenell Daniels Sergeant-At-Arms: Dan Orias Immediate Past President: Dr. Renee Green