Vapor Trails Member Profiles
Jim Wilson
Jim first joined Vapor Trails Toastmasters in 2001. He no longer is afraid to talk in front of groups and enjoys public speaking. He is eager to compete in future Toastmasters speech contests and is working in his first advanced manual.
Jim lives in Santee with his wife Cynthia and caters to their two black Bombay cats. He loves to jog and plans to start training for his next half marathon. He has been collecting comics for over 30 years. His favorite
comics are Superman and Lois Lane. Jim loves to watch MGM movies from the 1940s and 1950s with his wife.
- Toastmasters Level: Competent Toastmaster
- Member of Toastmasters since 2004
Beth Dykeman
Beth joined Vapor Trails Toastmasters in June of 2005. She was looking for
a supportive environment in which to work on her public speaking skills. Being
in Toastmasters has given Beth the confidence to speak in front of groups and to
improve her impromptu speaking skills. She has held various Officer positions
within the club including Secretary, Sergeant-At-Arms, VP of Education and most
recently, President.
In addition to her full-time job in the Insurance industry,
Beth enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage children. Beth has lived
in Tierrasanta for the past 7 years and when time allows enjoys outdoor activities
including boating, waterskiing and snow skiing.
- Toastmasters Level: Competent Communicator, Competent Leader
- Member of Toastmasters since 2005
Paul Freeman
Treasurer
Paul joined Vapor Trails in the summer of 2007 after a 20+ yr hiatus from a Toastmasters chapter in Orange County. He has always admired public presenters and has desired to become one himself. To this end he is using Vapor Trails to polish his public speaking skills. He has enjoyed the supportive atmosphere he has found with Vapor Trails and is looking forward to continuing to grow and expand.
- Toastmasters Level: Competent Communicator
- Member of Toastmasters since 2007