The following is a press release from the City of Temecula:
Toastmasters International, District 12, announced they honored Temecula Council Member Chuck Washington with its Communication and Leadership Award at the 2013 Spring Conference on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
Each year Toastmasters recognizes a member of the local community whose service and contributions exemplify the Toastmasters’ values of leadership and
communication excellence.
“Communication is one of the essential keys in life, both personally and professionally, and I’m truly honored to be recognized by Toastmasters International District 12 for this prestigious award,” stated Council
Member Chuck Washington. District 12 Governor Rosalyn Carter expressed, “Chuck Washington appreciates and values the citizens of Temecula Valley. He truly cares and is able to identify with his community -- we are impressed with his leadership and his excellent ability to connect with all people.”
Council Member Chuck Washington has been publicly elected to serve for several city council terms and appointed to numerous community and nonprofit boards:
City of Temecula Mayor: 2007, 2012
City of Temecula Mayor Pro-Tem: 2006, 2011
City of Temecula City Council: 2003-2008; 2008-2012; 2012-2016
City of Temecula Community Services District President, 2004, 2005
City of Murrieta Former Mayor & Council Member
Chairman: Western Riverside Council of Governments
Vice-Chair: Airport Land Use Commission, 2005-2006.
Past Vice-Chair: Temecula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Past Vice-Chair: Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors
Past President: Habitat for Humanity
Past Vice-Chair: Economic Development Corporation
Past Chairman: Western Riverside Council of Governments
Past Board Member: Inland Empire Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Chuck Washington has been honored with other distinctions including:
Families First Award 2008
Temecula Citizen of the Year 2004
Murrieta Citizen of the Year 1995
Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Temecula Valley, 2000
PTA Honorary Service Award Recipient
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. The organization has more than 280,000 memberships in 13,500 clubs in 116 countries. District 12 serves approximately 100 Clubs and 1700 members throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
To learn more about Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org or www.d12toastmasters.org.
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