Toastmasters Club

Our Mission

To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Background

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Its learn-by-doing program is sure to help you become a better speaker and leader.

Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

The current AmCham Toastmasters Club is the result of a peculiar merger. The enthusiasm for public speaking of the members of the former AmCham Toastmasters Club, established in 2000 and closed in 2004, was added to the experience of the Sofia Toastmasters Club, established in the beginning of 2000. The resulting club was established in the summer of 2005 and has taken a name honoring its sponsor - the American Chamber of Commerce.

 During the years the AmCham Toastmasters Club has been chaired by:
• Michael J. Bayne, DTM, PDG
• Antoine (Tony) B. Iskandar, CTM (2002)
• Christa Pleasants Hunter, AbCRO
• Kenneth Volandes, USAID Commercial Law Reform Program (2005)
• Hristo Chernev


In chronological order, the Sofia Toastmasters Club was presided by:
• Svilena Bogdanova, Charter President (2000 - 2001)
• Tanya Bayne (2001 - 2002)
• Dobrina Vassileva (2002 - 2003)
• Georgi Benev (2003 - 2005)


In chronological order, the AmCham Toastmasters Club was presided by:
• Hristo Chernev (2005 – 2007)
• Sofia Panayotova (2007 – 2008)
• Rangel Mironov (2008 – 2009)
• Sofia Panayotova (2009 – 2010)
• Elena Guerdjikova (2010 - 2011)

For more information:

http://www.amchamtm.org

Or get in touch with:

Sofia Panayotova
Tel. +359 888 660 116
e-mail: enquiry@amchamtm.org