Administration
Lynn Araki-Regan Named Outstanding Club Toastmaster of the Year By: Melanie Martin Transportation Toastmasters is proud to announce Lynn Araki-Regan as Outstanding Club Toastmaster of the Year 2019-2020! Araki-Regan, Deputy Director for Administration, has been a member of the Transportation Toastmasters Club for about a year, and is the Vice-President of Public Relations. Her enthusiasm for the Transportation Toastmasters Club shines through on each of her social media posts, and her energy is responsible for the large influx of members. Our Club President, Royden Koito, could not be more pleased with the Club’s growth. “As the VP of Public Relations, Lynn has been the driving force behind the increase in interest and membership of our club,” Koito said. Lynn’s fellow Toastmasters unanimously voted for her, and all agreed that it was an easy choice. New Toastmaster Kathy Miyahira states, “Lynn’s passion in every speech she gives is filled with energy and encouragement for us to do better.”
not only to Transportation Toastmasters, but to the entire HDOT. “Lynn has been a great blessing to our club. But more than that, she has been instrumental in making the Hawaii DOT a more lively place to work, not just by reintroducing Toastmasters but in creating more venues for collegiate interaction, health and wellness, and overall morale of DOT employees.” Lynn credits President Royden and her peers as she humbly states, “There are so many others more deserving of this honor. I am truly inspired by Royden’s leadership and so many of you whose energy and positive vibes make our Toastmasters meeting so enjoyable.”
A seasoned Toastmaster, Maaza Mekuria, had this to say about Lynn’s commitment
Congratulations Lynn! We are all very proud of you!
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