Saint Martin Evolution ToastmastersMarigot:---History was made when our very own, Vernicia Brooks was nominated Area Director for the term 2016-2017 for Area 29. TM Vernicia Brooks joined the Saint Martin Evolution Toastmasters in 2011 and has since serve the Club in various capacities while working on her personal development as a public speaker. Ms. Brooks has held numerous leadership posts within the organization which included President 2013-2014, Secretary 2014-2015, and VPE (Vice President Education) in 2015-2016. She is also a chartered member and mentor for the Cupecoy Sunset Toastmasters Club.
Area 29 is part of District 81 that comprises of Toastmasters Clubs in the Caribbean from Grand Cayman to Guyana. This District is divided into seven divisions and there are 39 Areas with over 150 Clubs. www.caribbeantoastmasters.com
In her capacity as Area director, Ms. Brooks will serve as the liaison between the Clubs and the District. She will be responsible for giving the Clubs the necessary support and training needed to conduct the Distinguished Club program in a proper manner. Ms. Brooks will be making two official visits to all Clubs in her Area to access their needs. The Clubs under Ms. Brooks’ division are the St Maarten Achievers Toastmasters Club, the Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club, and the St Martin Evolution Toastmasters Club.
The St Martin Evolution Toastmasters Club was sponsored by TM Alicia Seaton (who is also a member), and the late TM Claudine Bide who was Clubs’ first President a position she held for two consecutive years. These members laid the groundwork for this great organization and helped brought it to what it is today. TM Bide did an awesome job and was a great inspiration to many. TM Claudia January also a chartered member, has served on the Executive board since its inception and is a very dedicated member who always strive for excellence.
As a member of Toastmasters TM Vernicia said “joining Toastmasters allowed me to be more confident in meetings; express myself clearly and is capable of defending my views with ease. Through the training received, I learn to pay keen attention to others when speaking, and allow them to express their views. The Toastmasters organization helped me to gain confidence and unlock my potentials.” TM Vernicia would like everyone to consider this quote from Napoleon Hill “if you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way”.
Chartered with 20 members in 2010, the Saint Martin Evolution Toastmasters is a bilingual Club and is located in Marigot, St Martin, and meets every first and second Tuesday of the month at 7:30p.m. at the Former Evelina Halley School in Marigot. For more information about the club, please visit our Facebook page, St Martin Evolution Toastmasters Club.
