Union NJ Resident, Dawn P. Maxemow Earns Toastmasters Top Leadership Achievement Award

Aug. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Toastmasters Club of Union announced today that Union resident Dawn P. Maxemow successfully completed the High Performance Leadership Program and earned Toastmasters’ top leadership achievement award.

Maxemow has been a Toastmaster for 5 ½ years. In yesterday’s 5- to 7-minute speech titled “Planning for Success,” Maxemow presented the results of her High Performance Leadership project.  This speech both marked the completion of her High Performance Leadership project and earned her Toastmasters’ highest leadership award, the Advanced Leader Silver.

“Communication skills are so important in all aspects of your life. Not only has Toastmasters helped me to become a better public speaker, but it has taught me how to be a better leader, mentor, and listener” says Maxemow.

To achieve Advanced Leader Silver, a Toastmasters member must
•   Achieve Advanced Leader Bronze award (or "old" Competent Leader award)
•   Serve a complete term as a district leader (district governor, lieutenant governor,   public relations officer, secretary, treasurer, division governor, or area governor).
•   Complete the High Performance Leadership program
•   Serve successfully as a club sponsor, mentor, or coach

Maxemow’s leadership and communication achievements in Toastmasters include serving as an Area Governor; serving as a club President, Vice President of Education, Vice President of Membership, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Webmaster; sponsoring a new club; winning several local speech contests; and helping District 83 this year at the Club Extension Chair.

“Dawn is a rare gem, with the most pleasant manner imaginable.  She exerts leadership skills to put everyone to work hard. In fiscal year of 2009-2010, Dawn was one of the most productive area governors in District 83 Toastmasters. Her Area 54 completed all goals of distinguished area program, ahead of the majority," stated Brian Lin, DTM, PDG District 83, Toastmasters International.  "Dawn is dedicated, passionate, organized, and efficient. She always helps when called upon.  Her ability to multi-task and does everything properly is impressive.

Besides being actively involved in Toastmasters throughout the years, Maxemow has been on the Executive Board of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at her children’s school, Livingston Elementary, in Union, NJ, for 5 years and has served on numerous committees.

About Toastmasters Club of Union
Toastmasters Club of Union meets regularly each 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Kean University, Center for Academic Success (CAS Building), Room #118, 1000 Morris Ave, Union NJ 07083. For more information about the event and club, please contact Vice President of Membership at VPM@ToastmastersOfUnion.com or visit Toastmasters Club of Union http://www.toastmastersofunion.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 270,000 members in 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Each week, Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit http://www.toastmasters.org.