Oscar Zalamia joined Toastmasters in 1997 as a member of the Arinc Speakeasy Club.  Oscar was a past President of that club.  He served as Area 34 Governor in 2003-2004 and was distinguished.  He served as Division C Governor in 2004-2005 and was president distinguished.  He was Lieutenant Governor of Marketing in 2005-2006 and helped District Governor Annelie Weber lead District 18 to select distinguished and number 7 in the world.  Oscar served as Lieutenant Governor of Education and Training in 2006-2007 and helped District Governor Don Walton lead District 18 to three years of distinguished accomplishment.

Oscar was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with his parents and three sisters Cindy, Susan and Marita in 1968.  Oscar is married to Frances who is Area 34 Governor for 2007-2008 and they have two sons Christopher 26 years old and Matthew 18 years old.

Oscar is a professional/electrical engineer.  He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech in 1977 and Masters of Science in Information Systems Management at George Washington University in 1987.

He first joined Toastmasters because he noticed people were getting bored during his technical presentations.  Things improved significantly after he learned techniques from Toastmasters on how to connect better with the audience such as start with an attention grabbing introduction, get to the point, eliminate jargon, use eye contact, vocal variety and concluding with something the audience will remember.

Oscar believes that everyone, no matter who, has greatness potential and something good to offer. A positive remark or encouragement can light that spark to empower others to reach that potential.  He wants you to help you achieve success hence his theme – “What’s in it for me ……. is you”.