January 10, 2007

Patrick Fitzgerald joined our club a few months ago and became our new Vice President Public Relations on January 1st.  On Wednesday January 10th he achieved his Competent Communicator Award which would have been his second 'Competent ToastMaster Award' under the old award system that change in July 2006. The Competent Toastmaster Award has the same requirements as the Competent Communicator Award.  

He's began his third run through the Basic Communicaton manual the same day he was awarded his Competent Communcator ribbon shown here. 

Patrick has been retired for a few years and recently started Careful Eyes Business Services, a mystery shopper company, that focuses on personal service and helping businesses better service their customers.  He spends his spare time in Toastmasters activities and is currently the G5 Area Governor .  He plans to achieve his Distinguished ToastMaster award  in July.

January 24th, 2006

Facilitating the Improving Your Management Skills Leadership Program at Toastmasters Leadership Institute on 1/22/2007 was the last requirement that Patrick Fitzgerald needed to complete his Advanced Communicator Gold award. 

• Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver award (or achieved Able Toastmaster Bronze award or AdvancedToastmaster Silver award)
• Completed two additional advanced communication manuals (may not be those completed for any previous award)
• Conducted a Success/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program or a YouthLeadership Program
• Coached a new member with the first three speech projects