Toastmasters District 83, Appoints Anna D. Banks to Public Relations Officer Post

July 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Toastmasters District 83 Governor, Lisa Pantano is pleased to announce that Anna D. Banks, MAS, GCDF, CC, CL, has been appointed Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the 2011-2012 District year.

As the new District 83 PRO, Anna will be responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the district by establishing and maintaining lines of communication, between the District, its 150 clubs, and the public-at-large. “I am excited to serve as the District 83 PRO, during this exciting year of re-branding Toastmasters,” said Banks.  

Anna plans to use both traditional media outlets and social media technology to accomplish the following during the her term;
•   Promote the benefits of Toastmasters membership resulting in more new members and clubs
•   Work in cooperation with the district newsletter editor, Webmaster and speakers bureau chair to achieve public relations goals
•   Promote leadership and training opportunities within the district
•   In consultation with the district governor, serve as media representative for the district
•   Serve as a public relations resource to clubs in the district.

In August 2011, a new and enduring Toastmasters brand message will be introduced for use across all levels of the organization. This message, when used consistently across club, district and International communications, will reinforce the benefits of Toastmasters membership while creating cohesive awareness for members and prospective members alike.  

“I look forward to supporting the Toastmasters worldwide expansion,” said Banks, “so that more people will have the opportunity to benefit from its programs.”

About Anna D. Banks, MAS, GCDF, CC, CL

Anna D. Banks, MAS, GCDF, CC, CL, is a work-life coach, professional trainer, speaker and radio personality for Living Fully After 40 Radio (www.LivingFullyAfter40Radio.com).  She specializes in working with Mid-Life professionals, speakers and business owners who want to “Get Seen, Get Heard & Get Profitable Now!” Banks currently serves as VP Public Relations for the Toastmasters Club of Union.

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About Toastmasters

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization currently has 260,000 members in 12,500 clubs in 113 countries. Since its founding 85 years ago in October 1924, the organization has helped more than four million men and women give presentations with poise and confidence. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. District 83 includes 150 clubs in metropolitan New Jersey, Staten Island, and Rockland County, New York. For more information, please visit the District 83 website at www.toastmasters83.org .