"Public Speaking 101"

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Exit 8, Nashua, NH

Please join us to learn how to get rid of your fear of Public Speaking. Dawn Richards will be presenting the basics of public speaking. Public Speaking 101 includes cues on what makes a good public speaker, from clothes, stance, appearance, how to calm your nerves, projecting, "tips for talking in front of a group", etc.

Dawn Richards is currently the Vice President of Membership for Toastmasters International Nashua-Hudson Club. She is an award winning speaker and has addressed various local organizations sharing how Toastmasters can help improve one’s communication and leadership skills.

Dawn is a Registered Nurse by profession. After many years in Nursing and holding the position of Director of Nursing, she transitioned into the business world when she opened her own floral arrangement store in 1990. She has been with Persian Rug Galleries now for almost nine years.

Several years ago, Dawn returned to school and attended Northeastern University to study English, Literature and Grammar. She attained a 4.0 grade point average and found her passion for writing and public speaking.

Her positive approach to life and its’ challenges has allowed her to develop many interesting stories to relate to her audiences. Today, she will share some of the basics of “Public Speaking 101” with you.

Our sponsor for the March meeting will be Sy Mahfuz from Persian Rug Galleries, 227 Main Street, Nashua, NH (http://www.persianrugsnh.com). They sell, service, repair, appraise, provide expert cleaning and restoration of all types of area rugs (from Oriental to machine made).

The luncheon takes place on Thursday January 21st, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza, Exit 8, Nashua, NH. To kick off our new season of meetings, the cost is $16.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. An RSVP is not required. The meeting includes networking, buffet lunch, and speaker.

For additional information regarding meetings and membership contact Membership Chairperson Laura Aronson at membership@bpwnashua.com or by visiting the web at http://www.BPWNashua.com or leave a message on our toll free 24/7 voicemail number: 866-816-6817.

The Greater Nashua Business and Professional Women's (BPW) organization is a non-profit association whose mission is to provide a forum for the education, networking, business development and advocacy for women. For additional information regarding membership contact Membership Chairperson Laura Aronson at membership@bpwnashua.com,

The Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW) and BPW/NH organizations are committed to serving women through advocacy, education and support to promote economic self-sufficiency, work-life balance and equity in the workplace and offer an extensive legislative presence. Signature Conferences, Events and Programs sponsored by BPW/USA and the BPW/Foundation are important tools for communicating the core values of BPW and connecting women across the country as they learn from each other, support each other, network, improve working conditions, and create lifelong friendships. Signature events include an annual Policy and Action Conference in Washington DC, Career Advantage Scholarships, the Virginia Allen Young Careerist Program, WOMENomics program and Professional Development Programs. Visit www.BPWNashua.com for local information including monthly meeting.