[name of club] to host Open Night [date]: visitors encouraged to visit public speaking club

[City name] – (date, 2017) – A local public speaking club will host an open night on [date] at venue. Beginning at [xx] pm, the event will give a flavor of the Toastmasters, the world’s oldest public speaking and leadership organization.

The volunteer club, which is devoted to helping people become better speakers and leaders meets [twice] each [month]. Members prepare speeches which other club members evaluate.

Club President (name) noted, “{Club name} is a very friendly environment for people who would like to become more confident speakers. Whether you have a wedding speech coming up, or a presentation at work – or even just want to become more confident – Toastmasters can really help. It’s a safe place to practice public speaking, and get helpful, constructive feedback.”

Visitors are always welcome to attend [club name], which meets the 2nd and 4th [day of week] of each month. After [next week’s] open night, the next regular meeting is [date] at [time] in [room name] at [venue name]. Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings before making a decision about joining. Member fees [dues?] are [£ or € ##] per year.

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For more information: [name] Vice President Public Relations, on [telephone number] or [mobile number] or email [email address].

Notes to editors

About [Toastmasters your club name]The volunteer committee of [YOUR CLUB NAME] is comprised of: [name], President, [name], VP Membership, [name], VP Education, name, Treasurer, [name], Secretary, [name], VP Public Relations, [name], Sergeant at Arms, and [name], Immediate Past President.

[Toastmasters club name] was officially chartered in [year] [here you should add anything else notable about the club -- in Inverness when I was VPPR I wrote that we were the most northerly Toastmasters club in the UK -- so you can be creative and use your imagination here. Are you the oldest club in your area? First in your county? Did you have a notable member who won the District speech contest, for example?].

[YOUR CLUB NAME] is part of Toastmasters International District 71, which comprises all of the island of Ireland, and all of the UK except London and the South. With nearly 200 clubs and more than 4000 members, District 71 is one of 4 districts in Europe.

About Toastmasters InternationalToastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organisation that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., the organisation's membership exceeds 352,000 in more than 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information

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