Open house June 1, 2010

Tom Rademacher, author and Grand Rapids Press columnist, will be the guest speaker at the North Kent Community Toastmaster Club Open House on Tues., June 1, at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend this free event.

The event takes place at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr. NE & 11 Mile Road, in Rockford.

The open house is part of the club’s annual membership drive. Rademacher will talk about his book, Splitting Wood. He’ll also sign copies and sell books at the event. A brief presentation by a Toastmasters member will also take place. Light refreshments will be served.

Rademacher is an award-winning journalist best known as long-time columnist for The Grand Rapids Press, where he wrote extraordinary tales of everyday men and women from the viewpoint of “the guy next door.”

He recently published his first book, Splitting Wood (Lake Michigan Books, 2009). In it, he shares many of the stories he wrote during his post as GR Press columnist.

“We’re delighted to have Tom join us and share his stories and experiences,” said Sue Popma, chapter president of North Kent Community Toastmasters Club. “Toastmasters provides a venue where people can improve their public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a supportive atmosphere. We look forward to hosting Mr. Rademacher and hearing from a talented and respected storyteller.”

The open house provides an opportunity for members of the community to learn about Toastmasters and how it can help those who are interested in learning effective communication skills to build self-confidence and interpersonal relationships.

Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP at (616) 560-4726.

About North Kent Community Toastmasters
North Kent Community Toastmasters chapter #3442 meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 pm-8:45 pm, at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr. NE & 11 Mile Road, Rockford. The chapter website is www.nkctm.org.