1. Multnomah Athletic Toastmasters Club Barbara Egger Maldonado Mario Palmero Hannah Omar PA 410U

2. History Toastmasters Int’l founded 1924 Founded in Bloomington, Illinois MAC Toastmaster founded 1977 Private, non-profit

3. Goals Overcome fear of public speaking Develop speaking, and leadership skills Increase self-esteem Possibility of making friends

4. Operation Annual membership fee $70 No paid staff Meets once a week for 90 minutes Board of directors Facilitator roles Pays $90 a year for room

5. Bonding and Bridging Social Capital Bonding – Within the group – Showing vulnerability – Developing friendships Bridging – Across age groups – Professional backgrounds – Gender – Ethnicities

6. Community Building Strengths social capital within businesses, universities, and some neighborhoods Enhances skill building for individuals which could help the community Traditional orientation attracts conservatives and de-motivates liberals