Who me? Have you ever wondered if you should participate in planning or helping with a speech contest? Ever considered being a contestant? Be a part of the call on January 28th and learn from 3 “experts” on this topic. Participating on this call will be the District Contest Quality Chair, Deb Sanford,...
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It Takes a Team
Toastmasters offers more than Public Speaking opportunities; it offers an environment for growth in leadership skills. Guidance for use of these leadership skills is covered in the Success Leadership Series – The Team Environment. Information and activities are included in the hour-long session. All attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several activities developed...
Mansfield TM’s VP PR featured
Denise Roe, VP Public Relations for the Mansfield Sunrise Toastmasters Club which she founded a little over a year ago, was recently featured in Mansfield NOW Magazine, in an article called “Passion for Promotion”, written by Zachary R Urquhart. In it, her desire to establish a Toastmasters club and its purpose is discussed. Denise was instrumental in getting...
What Judges Look For in International Speeches
If you are entering the International Speech contest this year, then there are some things you should know. Judges, in order to be unbiased and fair, go by certain predetermined criteria, be it at the club, area, division or international levels. Each judge, at every contest all over the world, will grade on the same nine...
LMENTS and TM have Lunch and Learn
On December 14, 2012 the members of LMENTS and several of the Toastmasters clubs who have employees of Lockheed Martin Aero as members held a very successful lunch and learn. There were speakers, evaluators, and table topics. It was an opportunity for the Toastmasters to showcase the communication and leadership opportunities available at Lockheed Martin Aero. For more information about...
January Anniversary Clubs
Happy Anniversary to the following clubs chartered in January: 4963 Weatherford Club 01/01/1987 6810 Bell Helicopter Club 01/01/1988 8055 Las Colinas Communicators Club 01/01/1991 2278 Microsoft LC Toastmasters 01/01/1995 1912 Grace Club 01/01/1996 6497 Phi Rappa Yappa 01/01/1997 8474 First Command Club 01/01/2000 4236 Roanoke Texas Toastmasters 01/17/2003 633836 Speakers Exchange 01/23/2004 1440249 Northwest Tarrant Toastmasters...
Lakeside Tenth Anniversary
Lakeside Club recently celebrated their club’s 10th anniversary with a cake and applause. The club was chartered on 12/26/2002.Happy Anniversary.
Three Resolutions to Embrace
It’s that time of year — when we make and apply resolutions for greater success in the New Year. We should do this in Toastmasters, too, and here are three resolutions worthy of your consideration: 1. I will mentor others and be mentored. If you’re a club officer, attend one of the winter TLIs (see details)....
Start the New Year with a Membership Drive
Statistics show that the average club will lose 20-40% of its members every year. Most do not leave because someone gave them a bad evaluation, they didn’t fit in, or they didn’t see the value of Toastmasters. A few may get their CC or CL and think that is all they need to do, so...
TNT Has Visit from Santa
Top Notch Toastmasters celebrated meeting at their new location of the IHOP on Altamesa with a visit from Santa and a white elephant gift exchange on Wednesday, December 12th. Julie told us the story of the Littlest Christmas Tree – her favorite book as a child. Santa led Table Topics. The most coveted gifts were...