Name: Frank Schuck
Position: Area 61 Director
Club(s): AT&T Middletown, Red Bank Toastmasters, and Talk of Monmouth
Other positions: Education Vice President of Talk of Monmouth and former Sergeant at Arms at AT&T Middletown.
How long have you been in Toastmasters? Four years currently and two years in the late 70s.
What are your plans for Area 61?
As Area 61 Director I plan to encourage greater participation of members and clubs. Speech Contests, multi-club parties, the Blue Claws Baseball outing and conferences will help individuals grow and expand their Toastmaster’s Network. The goal of every Toastmaster should be to complete their CC and CL and then focus on completing the advanced manuals that suit their interests and personal development objectives. Letting members know that joining multiple clubs enhances the Toastmaster experience exponentially.
Why did you join Toastmasters?
When I retired, Toastmasters was a place to share my 50 years of corporate and entrepreneurial knowledge and tell stories of my life’s experiences, which surprisingly members found interesting.
What advice do you have for new members?
“Toastmasters is not a spectator sport!” is the phrase given to me by my Toastmaster role model, Radhi Spear. New Members should not hesitate to step into meeting roles. Start with Ah Counter and Timer and work up to Table Topics Master and Toastmaster. After completing three CC speeches, volunteer to evaluate others. There is no negative judging in Toastmasters; only 100% support for those willing to expand their comfort zone.