/24-7PressRelease/ - High Point, NC, August 29, 2008 - Passion with Purpose Wins NC Top Ranking
In 2008, a group of ordinary people, inspired by one extraordinary woman, scooped 1st place in the North America and 9th place in the World against counterparts in over 90 countries.
Leader of the successful team was Pam Christopher from Union Grove, NC, District Governor for the State of North Carolina. This was an incredible achievement, particularly since many of these people were not even aware they were in competition and were simply trying to overcome one of the greatest fear's known to man or woman - Public Speaking.
Pam's motto, 'Passion with Purpose', inspired members of North Carolinas 140 clubs to overcome nerves, step outside their comfort zone and become better communicators and leaders. The District's 9th in the world ranking is the highest-ever achieved by North Carolina.
Excellence was rewarded in educational achievement, membership growth and club administration. Pam collected the award, along with her executive team colleagues, in Calgary, Canada at the Annual Convention of parent organization Toastmasters International on August 16, 2008.
A very humble Pam will tell you it was the team of North Carolina Toastmasters that made these awards possible, but "the team" knows it was Pam's outstanding leadership that made it all possible. Pam is the first to admit that her leadership achievement results came from the encouragement and support she received in the 12 years since she joined 'Toastmasters'. She loves to tell the story of how she landed a coveted new job position in the Iredell-Statesville School System because of the skills she obtained in Toastmasters.
Pam adds, "Our members are building confidence and developing speaking and leadership skills that will benefit them in public, work and private life. We help ordinary people from all walks of life, ages and abilities - including those with learning and communication challenges."
World wide, the organization has helped over 3 million people to fulfil the vision of 'Making effective communication a world-wide reality.'
For more information and to find a club near you, visit http://www.toastmasters-nc.org or http://www.toastmasters.org
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