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Co-op City Times / June 15, 2024
Co-op City Toastmasters Club CCTM & BAS Greetings, fellow neighbors, members and friends. Happy summertime to all, especially those potential Toastmasters out there. We are about public speaking and, whenever called upon, regardless of the season, it is the Toastmasters mission to make sure we are ready and proud to do the job. New officers have been elected and ready to lead, effective July 1. Kajiv Jadhav, Co-op City; Andrea Haye, Bronx Advanced Speakers, president-elect, respectively. Toastmasters learn by doing and our officers are sworn to offer a non-judgmental space along with power evaluations that motivate and hone individual skill sets. Recently, member Andrea Haye spoke about “The Importance of NetWorking.”On another occasion, Kathy Blount did a speech entitled, “The Science of Gratitude.” Both powerful messages imbued with super relatable and informative information and demonstrated just how much they have grown and benefited by being Toastmasters. Additionally, digital advances allow visits from speakers around the world to share their experiences and offer speaking tips when online. This is the place to be if you want to improve and hone your public speaking skills. Kicking off the summer has also seen Toastmasters/Rotary Clubs out supporting community events such as the recent Co-op City Fair held on the Greenway and the Sec. 5 Summer Fun Fair,
which was also attended by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson (pictured below). Coming up is the highly anticipated Toastmasters International Convention being held in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14-18. The invitation is extended to all to join in the many activities and forums planned for attendees. Join in this summer excitement and mark your calendar accordingly. Do not miss out. All this and more is yours for the asking. Join a club, summertime, anytime and “see the world” through the eyes and ears of Toastmasters Intl. For additional information, visit D46 Toastmasters.org; or Toastmasters.org. Meetings CCTM: 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. (3rd Thurs. in Rm. 5, Dreiser Loop) Thurs., June 20 – Celebrating outgoing officers (light refreshments) Thurs., July 5 – No meeting, holiday July 4 Thurs., July 18 – Zoom to be announced BAS: 2nd Tues. at 7 p.m. Rm. 5, Dreiser Loop Tues., June 11 (end of 2023-2024) Tues., July 8 Announcements Drivers Education Session – Rm. 5. Call to register, 917-703-0875. August 15, Anaheim, CA. Annual Toastmasters International Convention and World Champion Public Speaker Contest. ––L. Jaysura
Saturday Produce Distribution for Shareholders & Neighbors in Section 5
Do you know that every Saturday morning Co-op City fridge volunteers coordinate “Produce Parties” in Section 5 to help “Drive out the Hunger” in our community? Come on down and pick up a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and meet our dedicated and intergenerational volunteers. Just bring a bag or your shopping cart and join us by the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center for Teens. We are always happy to be of service! Have some time to volunteer? Come and join the movement! Help us fight to “Drive Out Hunger!” Register/volunteer: @grassrootsgroceryny. Or drop us a note via email: coopcitycommunityfridge@gmail.com –Yolanda Ramirez Photos by Yolanda Ramirez