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Testimonial 1 from Toastmasters Div F Speech Contest April 23, 2010

ByReid Walley

“It was actually a pleasure to have you last night [Friday, April 23, 2010] as our model speaker. You definitely raised the bar for future model speakers at the Division level; you are a professional speaker. I personally appreciated that you took your personal time on a Friday night to share with us an outstanding speech [Study Together; Stay Together].”

Take care,

Alcides Hernandez
Toastmasters Area 61 Governor, District 39
Auburn, CA
April 24, 2010

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