I just joined the local chapter at my office in hopes of hedging my technical skills with a better set of social / presentation skills. The cost to join was ab

I just joined the local chapter at my office in hopes of hedging my technical skills with a better set of social / presentation skills. The cost to join was about $60 up front and another $30-40 for each six months thereafter. I have enjoyed all three meetings I've attended thus far. Speaking makes me nervous, so I figure working through it will be good for me.