Renaissance Advanced Toastmasters

Susan Tordella-Williams, President
	There is no club like Reniassance where speakers can get honest, unfiltered, thoughtful feedback as well as come away feeling good because of so much laughter. I'm a writer and activist, and am writing "Raising Able! How to guide children to become creative independent adults. My second hat is VP of marketing for my husband's company, Red Oak Renovations -- www.renovationsredoak.com. Besides biking to as many destinations as possible, I like to play bridge, ski, row, cook, read, swim, canoe and rabble-rouse.
Ryan Levesque, Immediate Past President
	Ryan Levesque began his association with Toastmasters in 2002, joining the Federal Toastmasters Club of Boston. He has served Federal TM as VP Membership, VP Education, Treasurer and President. After achieving his CTM in November 2004, Mr. Levesque eagerly joined Renaissance. He is currently serving as VP Education for Renaissance, and as a Club Coach for the Gateway Gabbers club in Middleboro, MA. Ryan Levesque is currently serving as President of iGrOOps LLC, an online group hosting company.
Bo Bennett,
	Bo Bennett began the Toastmasters program in November 2003 as a member of Raytheon Sudbury Toastmasters. Within 30 days, he joined three more clubs and attended an average of three meetings a week. As a self proclaimed “full time Toastmaster”, Bo gave an average of two speeches per week to and completed his other educational requirements to achieve his ATM-G in a record six months. In the past three years, Bo presented at district, regional, and TWO International conferences, along with several TLIs. Bo’s presentations include technology, motivation, success, personal development, and many areas of business. At the 2005 Hail and Farewell, Bo was honored with the “Clipper Ship Award” by past district governor, Chris Lowe. This award was presented to Bo for his contributions to the district in the areas of technology and club building. At the 2006 Hail and Farewell, Bo was honored with the "District Toastmaster of the Year" award by past district governor, Tom Weber. Bo is the creator of “FreeToastHost.org”, a free web hosting service that offers template driven, pre-made websites exclusively for Toastmasters clubs. FreeToastHost.org currently hosts over 5000 club websites around that world – that is roughly 50% of all Toastmasters clubs.
Rich Bianchi,
	RICH BIANCHI joined Toastmasters in 1993 to leverage his experience in the corporate world, where he served as a trainer for over twenty years. He’d be the first to tell you it was a good decision. Since then he’s been coached by some of the best speakers in District 31, and has become an award-winning humorist with TMI. At the Fall 2003 District Conference, and later encoring at Regional, he touted an unexpected benefit of membership in his first-place speech, “How Toastmasters Improved My Love Life”. Through TMI and as a member of the National Speakers Association, Rich has also become an expert who speaks and consults through his business, Bianchi Consulting, on the subjects of Communication Skills, Customer Service and Productivity. Whether it’s for button-down Dow Jones companies such as Primerica Financial, high-flying organizations such as Polaris Systems or non-profit organizations such as the United Way, Rich uses humor to give his audiences a unique perspective to life’s challenges. He is currently writing: “Your Right to Be Rich: Achieving Guilt-free Abundance through Balanced Living”, based on the program he has presented at several venues, including the District 31 Fall Conference.
John Chapin
Steve Donkin,
	Have began a new position at TechTarget as a Conference Enrollment Representative. TechTarget is an on-line media company that hosts 14 national IT conferences, produces 2 IT magazines, and hosts 14 IT media sites. Joined Early Risers Toastmasters in 1991, and then Rennaissance in 1994. I have served as President of Renaissance, VP of Membership and VP of Education for Renaissance, VP of Public Relations for Early Risers, Division Governor for Area A and C, District VP of Public Relations for District 31, and Area Governor for Area E-1. In addition, I served as PR trainer for new officers at two Toastmaster TLI's. My dream is to become a professional public speaker on the art of good business communication. I enjoy public speaking immensely, and have previously given talks about the Audio Journal (more on that shortly) to several groups outside the club, including the Worcester Lions Club. When not speechmaking, I ski, do long distance bicycling, play golf, work out at the gym, and extensively travel from Maine to Maryland. And no, I do not swear X!%$#&** when missing a golf shot...but I come close! I also volunteer at the Audio Journal, reading the Worcester Telegram and Gazette to folks who are reading or visually impaired. Produce spots for "Stump the Listener", a monthly radio quiz contest about Worcester trivia. Recently completed a 13 year program, "The World of Music", which at one time ran on national radio reading services. The Journal is hopeful to bring back the music show soon. Lots of friends and good, yet extensive family. My stepbrother, Brec Morgan, recently completed a four-year solo trip around the world in a 27 foot sailboat called the Otter. The family gave him a big welcome home in the spring of 2003 at Block Island. A life-long dream of his finally came true! He is now writing a book about his experiences. Graduate (BS, Psychology) from Worcester State College, Worcester, MA.
Laura Fritz
Cherylle Garnes,
	Before I joined Toastmasters, I was afraid to stand up and speak before a group of friends or family. Now I have the confidence to speak in front of anyone. I thank my Toastmaster friends for helping me to become a better speaker, a better leader and a better person.
Kimball Gross
	I was awarded my Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in 2003. Belong to Early Risers Club in Worcester, through which I joined TM in March 1987. Joined Renaissance Club in 1990 and served as president for eighteen months. Have always enjoyed creative writing and speaking in public, which I've done outside of TM many times. Am (still) trying to get paying gigs for conducting presentations on How to Combat Anguish and Worry. But if those opportunities don't come, I won't worry about it:-) Enjoy weightlifting, golf,and singing. Active as barbershop chorus singer in the Worcester Men of Song chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society since 1969. Live in Holden with my wife, Alice. Kids (three boys) are grown up and long gone. Am a grandfather of seven. Retired in 1994 as a group insurance underwriting manager and contract analyst from Hanover Insurance Group at 440 Lincoln Street in Worcester. Graduate (AB degree economics) of Union College, Schenectady NY.
John Keeton
	John has been a Toastmaster for about 6 years, and became a member of Renaissance in 2003. He is a past president of his home club Central in Worcester, and has served as area E-4 and E-1 governor and is currently serving as district treasurer. John has achieved his AC-Gold. John is an attorney with offices in Worcester and Westborough. He has served on several professional organization for the local and state bar associates. He is currently serving a 2 year term as a member of the Executive Committee of the Worcester County Bar Association. In 2003 and 2005, John served as chair of the Saint Thomas More Society of Worcester County, an organization of Catholic lawyers and judges, which are committed to the highest values and ethics of the legal profession. John has been active in his home town of Shrewsbury serving as a town meeting member, and chaired the Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee in 2005 and 2006. John has been admitted to the bar of Massachusetts, Federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Lisa Montoya, Treasurer
	Lisa has been a member of Toastmasters for over 12 years. While she was a member of the Voice of Franklin, she served as Treasurer, VP of Public Relations, VP of Education, and Club President. Under Lisa’s leadership, the Voice of Franklin won the District 31 “Best Community Club of the Year” award in 1996. Lisa has also worked at the district level on 2 conference committees — as well as co-leading and presenting training at three different TLI’s. She was Area Governor for E-3 in 2003. One of the results of Lisa's involvement with Toastmasters and improved confidence in her communication and leadership skills has been a career change. Lisa currently works as a Project Manager in Leadership and Organization Development at Staples corporate offices in Framingham.
Dorothy Olson,
Penny Post
Lee Ann Price,
Jacki Rose
	Toastmasters has been an incredible experience for me! When I first joined I was out of work, didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, and was afraid of public speaking. Today, I am a professional speaker and presentation skills trainer and coach. I have published 5 books "Take Your Life and Love It!", "11 Steps To Powerful Public Speaking" - see the rest at: www.jackirose.com I have achieved my DTM. I served VP of Education, VP of Membership, Area Governor, TLI Presenter, Conference Presenter, Mentor/Sponsor of a Corporate Club, and have conducted Speechcrafts at companies where there wasn't a Toastmasters Club. I was President of Renaissance for the year 2004-2005. My passion, (besides public speaking and training) is biking. I have biked in Ireland, Canada, and across the United States.
Keith Ruenheck, Sgt @ Arms
Aaron Snyder, VP Public Relations
	Aaron Snyder is an average Toastmaster that works hard chasing big goals. He works for Covidien in their Corporate Regulatory group. His function has him auditing FDA regulated quality systems in the medical device industry. Aaron has presented at a number of different ASQ (American Society of Quality) monthly meetings. His topics range from speaking skills to Six Sigma and Lean Mythologies, and Quality System Auditing.
Kevin Stacey
	Kevin Stacey, MBA, is a productivity expert who teaches people how to eliminate self-created problems and distractions that impede success. He combines his military background, management training and experience as a healthcare clinician and successful manager at the nation’s largest managed-care company to bring experience, wisdom, perspective and humor to organizations. His programs provide concrete information and practical solutions for business problems. Kevin’s has been a member of Toastmasters since 1989 and enjoys developing new material with the safe setting. His website link is: www.KevinStacey.com.
Alejandro Tornato
	I am a Chemical Engineer by profession, having graduated at the University of Glamorgan, in the United Kingdom. Then, came to the USA to pursue a Masters degree in Food Science and Technology at the University of Maryland. Worked in various industries for over 20 years. However, for the last few of those years, I have worked in the "Water Treatment" industry, as an Applications Engineer. I have been in Toastmasters for over two years now. My home club (first club I joined) was Central Toastmasters 2277 in Worcester, and after one year of active membership and working through my Competent Communicator Manual, I became the Club's President for the 2008-2009 term. My journey in Toastmasters has been a tremendously exciting experience, and my passion and excitement for public speaking has continuously and steadily grown ever since I joined the club. Now, I am a member of two other clubs, the Articulators and Renaissance. The reason for joining this club is because I definitely want to take my speaking to the next level, with my goal to become a professional public speaker. What better place to be to become actively involved, be of help to others, and grow in the remarkable and captivating art of public speaking, than Renaissance, where its membership is full of very talented and captivating speakers. Let this amazing journey continue at full speed ahead!!!