IRON MOUNTAIN – The Toastmasters of the Northwoods Club has awarded their first Competent Communicator Award to charter member Maryanne Gibler.

Gibler has completed all 10 speeches in the Toastmasters International Competent Communication manual.

The 10 speech projects focused on specific areas, such as organizing the speech, using body language, getting comfortable with visual aids, persuading with power, inspiring your audience, vocal variety, etc.

The Toastmasters of the Northwoods Club congratulates Gibler on an outstanding accomplishment in the short period of time that the club has been chartered.

The Toastmasters approach encourages a relaxed atmosphere, in which both leadership and communication skills are learned and put into practice.

Toastmasters of the Northwoods Club is hosted by and meets at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center on the first and third Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 2376.

All surrounding area residents are warmly welcomed to visit at least one or two meetings and greatly encouraged to consider becoming a member of the organization.

For more information about the club, contact Gibler, Toastmasters public relations officer at (906) 396-1928.