| Chris Ford Toastmasters International President |
Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves… Shaping Our World!
District 6 will be honored with a visit from Toastmasters International President Chris Ford, DTM. Mr. Ford, who resides in Casselman, Ontario Canada, was elected President of Toastmasters International August 17, 2007 at the 76th annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
An active Toastmaster for over 25 years, Mr. Ford is a retired Canadian Forces brigadier-general. He is currently employed as the Director General of Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Canadian Department of National Defence, where he makes good use of the communication and leadership skills he has honed in Toastmasters.
Chris says most people underestimate their skills and potential for growth, but when armed with honesty and determination, there is no limit of the extent to which people can “shape” themselves. In Toastmasters, overcoming a fear of public speaking leads to increased self-confidence, which in turn spurs members on to face other challenges.
“Toastmasters International is full of people who have achieved results beyond their wildest dreams, and who are making a real difference in their world,” says Ford. “We help people gain the skills and confidence to be the best they can be in whatever they choose to do.” Chris Ford’s theme for his term in office is: “Toastmasters: Shaping Ourselves… Shaping Our World.”
Chris Ford's Presidential Theme
District 6 Spring Convention
May 16-17, 2008
Sheraton Four Points Minneapolis