Meet the Area Directors: Frank Schuck

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.

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Mike Carlo Speaks at Networking Group

Last Thursday, a group of Toastmasters gathered to support Mike Carlo at the 4th Thursday Networking group. The following videos feature Mike’s speech on public speaking.

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D83 Out and About

Mike Carlo of Talk of Monmouth and Red Bank Toastmasters will be speaking to the 4th Thursday Networking Group on July 27 at The Fireside Grill and Bar in Marlboro.

Join them from 11:45pm to 1:30pm!

Mike’s speech is entitled “Stand Out with Outstanding Speaking Skills!: Habits, techniques, and mindsets of highly effective communicators in any field.

For more information, please contact Bill Atkins at billatkins@icloud.com.

Toasting and Roasting Frank Schuck

The birthday boy and his wife.

On June 27, Toastmasters veteran Frank Schuck celebrated his 75th birthday with a Toastmasters dinner at The Wine Bar in Atlantic Highlands. He invited friends from clubs at AT&T Middletown Toastmasters, Red Bank Toastmasters, and Talk of Monmouth, an advanced club.

Paul Ireifej served as the Toastmaster. He kicked off the meeting with a roast. He acknowledged Frank’s military service and did an impression of Frank, complete with his gravelly voice and wide arm gestures. Paul ended with sincere words, applauding Frank’s 48-year marriage to his wife, Sheila, noting that you don’t even know if it’s been a good 48 years.

Next, Rohit Sivadas came to the lectern with a roast. He noted that Frank’s wife, Sheila, is really the important person that evening! Rohit complimented the beautifully designed cake (complete with Toastmasters logo), acknowledged Frank’s new Area Director role and ended by referring to Frank as the funny guy who brings cakes.

Radhi Spear continued the evening with a roast. She started by saying, “now I can tell Frank to his face things I’ve been saying behind his back.”

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