Savannah Toastmasters announce Speechcraft course for women
The four-session Speechcraft course will meet each Tuesday morning in March to boost professional women’s skills for communicating effectively, planning and delivering speeches and presentations, and improving impromptu speaking. Experienced members of three Savannah area Toastmasters clubs will teach and mentor course participants. Speechcraft is designed by the renowned Toastmasters International organization, global leader in public speaking education.
Date: Every Tuesday in March
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Creative Coast, 15 West York St.
Info: The four sessions will be held on March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 7:30- 9:30 a.m. at The Creative Coast, 15 West York St. Participants can learn more and register online at http://speechcraftforwomen.eventbrite.com. Updates about current and future courses can be viewed at www.facebook.com/savannahspeechcraft. Inquiries can be emailed to savannahspeechcraft@]gmail.com.
NAWIC Women in Construction Week
The Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 2-8. WIC Week events are as follows:
• DIRTT Environmental Solutions is hosting a facility tour and lunch for Chapter Members on March 3rd. Representatives from all companies will be on-hand to talk about sustainable construction.
• The annual WIC Week Social is on March 6 at 6 p.m. at Johnny Harris on Victory Drive. This event is open to members and guests. At the social, NAWIC will have its annual Gift Card Raffle Fundraiser. Raffle tickets are available for $10 each in advance or at the event. Contact Ways and Means Chair April Cowart at acowart@bwcco.com 912-234-4476 ext. 3023 to donate your service or a gift card.
NAIFA — YAT (Young Advisors Team) after hours
Date: March 4
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Habersham Village
Sponsor: NAIFA-Savannah Young Advisors Team
Speaker: Maurice Jones
Subject: Your Business keep it running.
ONGOING
BNI – Business Network International
Local Chapters:
• Referrals Have Power: 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays, GoodWill Industries, Richmond Hill
• Savannah Business Connections: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Hilton Garden Inn Southside, off Abercorn
• Crosstown Connections: 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn Southside off Abercorn
• Island Business Networkers: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Johnny Harris Banquet Hall, Victory Drive
• True Givers Increase Financially: 8-9:30 a.m. Fridays, Troy University, Hodgson Memorial Dr.
Information: Sarah Westcott, sarah@bni-scga.com.
Savannah Women’s Business Network
When: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday for lunch.
Where: The Exchange Tavern on Waters Avenue
Cost: Cost for lunch
Information: RSVP to Kari Brown at kcbrown@colonybank.com.
Historic Savannah
Chapter ABWA
When: 6-7:50 p.m. second Thursday.
Where: Candler Heart & Lung Building, room 2.
Cost: Free
Information: Call 912-925-4980 or email blynneroberts@yahoo.com.
Toastmasters Club
When: Noon each Tuesday
Where: Saint Leo University, Room 3, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Ste A.
Info: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.toastmastersclub.org/.
Toastmasters Club of Richmond Hill
Date: First and third Friday of the month
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Location: Magnolia Manor, 141 Timber Trail, Richmond Hill.
Information: For more information, call 912-927-4607 or email 1168191@toastmastersclubs.org.
Pooler Business Network
When: Every first and third Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.