2022 Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program Wraps Up

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Tara Botero
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2022 Youth Leadership Conference Members

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WAXHAW, NC – On Tuesday, August 2, the 4th annual session of the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Conference finished up.  It featured speeches from Tom Grimm (Sergeant at Arms of Toastmasters Of Waxhaw), Officer Kevin Gasser of the Waxhaw Police Department, and several youth participants, all of whom spoke about how to be better at public speaking and why it matters.  After the initial speakers, the groups were divided into age groups: 8-11, 11-14, and 15-18. These groups worked on prepared speeches, constructive feedback, and table topics.

Grimm wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and thank all of the Toastmasters members who assisted this year: “Our team is Aaron Brown, Noelle Grimm, Jim Pohlig, Robert Mapstead, Sam Brown, Renee Veltri, Albania Hernandez, Carson Brown, and Sam Padgett.  And special thanks to Five Stones Church in Waxhaw.”  Thank you all!



If you are interested in Toastmasters, they meet every Friday morning at 8:00 am for an hour for the regular adult Toastmasters meetings at the Meeting Place (209 West South Main St., Waxhaw, NC).  They are planning a 5th Youth conference for June 2023.  Please contact Tom Grimm with questions about either group at (704) 765-6287 or tegrimm5@gmail.com.

Tom Grimm, President of Waxhaw Toastmasters, speaks to students and parents on Aug. 2, 2022.
Tom Grimm, President of Waxhaw Toastmasters, speaks to students and parents on Aug. 2, 2022.
Five Stones Church hosted the 2022 Youth Leadership Conference. Here, Tom Grimm, President of Waxhaw Toastmasters, speaks at the final meeting for 2022.
Five Stones Church hosted the 2022 Youth Leadership Conference. Here, Tom Grimm, President of Waxhaw Toastmasters, speaks at the final meeting for 2022.
Waxhaw Police Department Officer Kevin Glasser spoke about the importance of communication at his job.
Waxhaw Police Department Officer Kevin Glasser spoke about the importance of communication at his job.
Lilly Myers (15-18 group) presented on social media and its impact on youth. She focused on how it is toxic, addictive, and depressing.
Lilly Myers (15-18 group) presented on social media and its impact on youth. She focused on how it is toxic, addictive, and depressing.
Samir presented things he likes/dislikes about school and did conclude that overall, he does like school.
Samir presented things he likes/dislikes about school and did conclude that overall, he does like school.
Kiki Naicker (15-18 group) presented on how to be a people person.
Kiki Naicker (15-18 group) presented on how to be a people person.
Aaron Brown led a group and helped present at the wrap up of the 2022 Youth Leadership Conference.
Aaron Brown led a group and helped present at the wrap up of the 2022 Youth Leadership Conference.
Luke practices presenting in the 8-11 age group by speaking about himself.
Luke practices presenting in the 8-11 age group by speaking about himself.
Theo (8-11 group) spoke about Lord of the Rings. Here he is portraying Gandalf's famous phrase, "You shall not pass."
Theo (8-11 group) spoke about Lord of the Rings. Here he is portraying Gandalf’s famous phrase, “You shall not pass.”
Sam and Robert, Toastmasters members, talk to the group before starting presentations.
Sam and Robert, Toastmasters members, talk to the group before starting presentations.
Here, a member of the 12-15 group presents while Toastmasters and parents watch and listen.
Here, a member of the 12-15 group presents while Toastmasters and parents watch and listen.
Even parents were encouraged to participate at the Youth Leadership Conference 2022.
Even parents were encouraged to participate at the Youth Leadership Conference 2022.
Esteban provides constructive feedback to speakers at the 15-18 age group.
Ryan has been coming to the conference for the last three years and shares that it has been a lot of fun.
Ryan has been coming to the conference for the last three years and shares that it has been a lot of fun.
Lydia speaks to a packed room of the 11-14 group about Harry Potter and how she loves reading it with her mom.
Lydia speaks to a packed room of the 11-14 group about Harry Potter and how she loves reading it with her mom.
Youth Leadership attendees pick up their Certificate of Completion at the end of the conference on Aug. 2, 2022.
Youth Leadership attendees pick up their Certificate of Completion at the end of the conference on Aug. 2, 2022.
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