Michele Bruce

Members are different ages and come from a variety of backgrounds, and "each member grows personally," said President Michele Bruce, adding that the ideal club size is about 20 members.
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Beginners start with the Competent Communication Manual, which outlines different objectives and types of speeches for members to prepare and present at meetings, Bruce said.

After that manual is completed, members can choose advanced manuals to work from that focus on specific areas.

Bruce gave a speech with a PowerPoint presentation for the Speeches From Management Manual she is currently working through.

Michele BruceMichele Bruce - Michele is currently the Board Secretary, after retiring as President.She is a life-long Skagit County resident and is involved in the literary arts as a Library Para-educator at Fidalgo Elementary School.She has helped develop the Festival volunteer program and works tirelessly throughout the Festival.

Mary Leone (staff) oversees the volunteers, with the capable help of Diane Perlow (docent coordinator), Geralyn Curtis & Michelle Bruce (info booths coordinators), Vicki Graves-Mitchell (Fiber Boutique coordinator) and Suzanna Dentel (booth sitter and hospitality coordinator).
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"She's enthusiastic, resourceful and willing to help out anywhere," says Michele Bruce, AAF Board President and Info Booth/Beer Garden Coordinator.

Michele Bruce - Michele is currently the Board Secretary, after retiring as President.She is a life-long Skagit County resident and is involved in the literary arts as a Library Para-educator at Fidalgo Elementary School.She has helped develop the Festival volunteer program and works tirelessly throughout the Festival.