The Great Bend Toastmasters group held its most recent meeting Feb. 11 at the Great Bend Public Library.  Emily Durr was presented with a made-from-scratch pie as the winner of the January membership contest.
Meetings in 2016 will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St. Upcoming meetings are Feb. 25, March 10 and March 24.
Individuals who attend these sessions learn to plan and conduct meetings, give impromptu speeches, present prepared speeches and offer other members constructive evaluations.
There are also opportunities to participate in local, national and worldwide speaking competitions.  
For more information, contact Krystall Barnes at 620-639-4384.