World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine to keynote at Toastmasters D83 Fall Conference

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. - Nov. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Toastmasters District 83, serving members in New Jersey, Rockland County, and Staten Island, New York, announces the selection of Mr. Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking, motivational speaker, and author of Amazon.com #1 best seller, World Class Speaking in Action,as keynote speaker at the 2014 Toastmasters District 83 Fall Conference. The conference will be held at the Best Western Plus Regency House Hotel, 140 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

In keeping with the conference theme, "Turn Inspiration into Action and Results,” Mr. Valentine, a world-class communicator who has inspired audiences in 19 countries, will share his model for success, TALL (Think, Act, Laugh, and Learn).  According to Mr. Valentine, “Action is the only way to get remarkable results in business and in life.  People make decisions with emotions backed up by logic.” He believes that although it is important to be competitive, we must keep in mind that we are here to serve.  He will also share stories about his path to becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking and how to make one’s life more meaningful.  “When you reach out to touch lives,” says Mr. Valentine, “you get rewarded.”

Isaak Gelbinovich, Fall Conference Co-Chairperson, notes, “Craig is a true champion. He is a master storyteller and professional speaker. I admire and respect Craig personally and professionally and consider his presence at our conference a great benefit to all.”

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Mr. Valentine, network and attend a variety of breakout sessions encompassing professional, personal and Toastmaster club development. Workshop presenters are selected via a vigorous process and are chosen based on ability to present a dynamic session providing information that will help fellow Toastmasters grow personally and professionally. Other highlights include the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, a parade of club banners, semi-annual district business meeting, banquet, silent auction and more.

About Craig Valentine:
Craig Valentine is a motivational speaker, trainer, and author.  Mr. Valentine, winner of the 1999 World Championship of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International, is president of The Communication Factory, LLC, an award winning company that helps people present and profit.  Mr. Valentine is a world-class communicator who has inspired audiences in 19 countries.  His latest book, World Class Speaking in Action, became an Amazon.com #1 best seller.  His clients include MIT, McDonald’s Corporation, and DuPont Pharmaceuticals.  He is founder of the Speak and Prosper 6-Week Series and co-founder of the World Class Product Creation Program.  For more information about Craig Valentine, visit www.craigvalentine.com.

About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in October 1924, the organization currently has more than 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education level and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters (http://twitter.com/Toastmasters) International on Twitter.

About Toastmasters District 83
District 83 of Toastmasters International proudly serves over 4,000 members in 155 clubs throughout northern New Jersey and includes Staten Island and Rockland County, New York.  For information about local Toastmasters in District 83 visit http://www.toastmasters83.org.