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.
11th Annual Forensic Accounting Lecture
Date: March 11
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Southern University Campus, Performing Arts Center
Sponsor: Georgia Southern University
Speaker: Jason Moran, special agent in charge for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Subject: The Forensic Accounting Lecture Series supports the Fraud Examination and the Forensic Accounting programs in the College of Business School of Accountancy.
March 2014 SDBA Luncheon
The Savannah Downtown Business Association will hold their monthly meet on March 12. Reservations must be made by March 10. Tickets are $25, members, and $35, non-members.
Date: March 12
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad Street
Sponsor: Savannah Downtown Business Assoc.
Speaker: Greg Kelly, Executive Director of Sav/HH International Airport
Subject: Jet Blue and Improving Service at Sav/HH International
TLC Connection Luncheon
Date:March 20
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 45 Bistro, 123 E. Broughton St.
Sponsor: Tourism Leadership Council
Speaker: Rob Gibson, Executive Director of Savannah MUSIC Festival
Subject: What’s happening on and off the stages at this year’s festival
Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers
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.