(Meal provided by Raising Cane's)
Our program for Monday, April 8th focuses on two local organizations with ties to our South Tyler Rotary Club. We'll hear from member Nan Moore about United Way and new member Johnny Ortiz about Toastmasters.
United Way - Nan Moore
In 1940, a group of Tyler leaders came together at the old Blackstone hotel downtown to meet about establishing a Tyler Community Chest. These organizations often popped up in communities around the country during times of crisis and need.
The need for a community chest in Tyler came out of the Great Depression recovery. Their goal that first year was $20,000 and they raised it with the help of the city of Tyler and a few local businesses and individuals.
Fast forward to today, and we have put over 65 Million back into the local community! United Way is the largest non-governmental funder of health and human services in the world. Locally, each United Way is autonomous and governed by a local volunteer board of directors.
Our Mission is simple: We are caring for our community by partnering with you. We believe that empowering EVERYONE to give, advocate, and volunteer is the most effective way to collectively improve Smith County. It’s only by working together that we can start to create lasting change and opportunities for all.
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. The Tyler Evening Toastmasters chapter serves Tyler, TX, and the surrounding area. Our hands-on approach and positive, constructive feedback provide a safe place to develop and improve your public speaking skills. Along with developing your communication and leadership skills, you will have the opportunity to make new and lifelong friends. A stranger is a friend you have not met yet. What are you waiting for? Come visit us on Monday nights.