[16:24] Michael Varma, Public Relations Officer for the Founders District, shares how effective publicity can help maintain and attract members in your Toastmasters club and district.You can find the free publicity and promotion kit, "Let the World Know" here, or order it from the Toastmasters International online store.The Toastmaster magazine also offers some tips to help you with public relations. Check out, VPPR: When You Promote It, They Will Come! and The Power of Publicity for more ideas. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[14:43] Third Vice President of Toastmasters International, John Lau, DTM, talk with Bo and Ryan from Malaysia. John shares what motivated him to join Toastmasters, his journey on the leadership track and his responsibilities, aspirations and goals for his term as Third Vice President. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[22:56] Dean Sheetz, ACS, CL and Toastmaster magazine contributor (August 2009 issue) provides a plethora of advice for using props and sound effects to enhance your speeches. Read Dean’s complete magazine article "When the Ace of Hearts Refuses to Flutter..." from the August 2009 Toastmaster. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[20:03] Gary Schmidt, DTM the 2009-2010 International President of Toastmasters International shares his aspirations for the year. He discusses the many ways Toastmasters has improved his career and life, including the realization of a special childhood dream! See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[29:40] Bo and Ryan conduct the first official interview with Mark Hunter, the newly crowned 2009 World Champion of Public Speaking. Next, they speak with Paul Galichia, co-director / co-producer of the upcoming documentary "SpeakEasy". Finally, they ask several convention attendees to share their Toastmasters experience and impressions of the Convention. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[40:52] On the floor of the 2009 International Convention, Bo and Ryan speak with several dynamic individuals, including Byron Embry, contestant for the International Speech Contest; Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking; Johnny Campbell, "The Transition Man"; Ted Corcoran, Past International President; and Balraj Arunasalam, Immediate Past District Governor for District 82 (India and Sri Lanka). See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[26:56] Join Bo and Ryan as they speak with several guests at the 2009 International Convention. Greg Gazin speaks about a creative and successful promotion his district held to promote high-quality Toastmasters web sites. Past International Director Jim Kokocki speaks about running for International Director and the importance. Past International Director Maimunah Natasha shares her thoughts on the Convention so far. Finally we hear from this year’s Golden Gavel award-winner, Bruce Tulgan. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[19:10] Join Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque as they interview Pauline Shirley, Past International President and facilitator of this year’s "First Timer’s" event. Get fired up about some of the wonderful sessions and events in the 78th Annual International 2009 Toastmasters International Convention. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[5:10] Join Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque as they give a quick introduction to the new Toastmasters Podcast! See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast