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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, District Chief Judge, Diana Pittman, and D25’s 2012 International Speech contest Winner, Isabelle Cox. After hearing from our guest presenters, there will be time allowed for questions and answers. 2012-2013 TM Year – 4th Monday of each month Calls: 8:00 PM Central time Conference call: 712-432-3100 Conference...
January 13, 2013December 4, 2017
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 to address team environment challenges. Come to the TLI on Saturday, January 19th at Texas Wesleyan University and have fun while learning to lead a team or be a part of a successful one! Session presented by Leader-in-the-Making,Division F Governor, Kathy Brewer, ACS, ALS.
January 10, 2013December 4, 2017
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 the club chartered. The group met regularly at Mansfield Public Library and began to attract more and more members until they reached the magic 20 needed to charter. Her promotional skills helped the thought become a reality within a few short months. A year later, the...
January 10, 2013December 4, 2017
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 areas set by Toastmasters International. Together, these nine areas assist each judge in determining how well the speech’s original content is presented, if the audience reacts appropriately to what is being said because of how it is delivered, and if the speaker’s language skills are well developed. Content, i.e.the manner in which...
January 10, 2013December 4, 2017
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 Toastmasters go to: https://home.lmaero.lmco.com/news/index.cfm?news_id=NjY3MQ== For information about LMENTS go to: https://aero-sp1.external.lmco.com/sites/LMentsAero/default.aspx Karen Hagar VP-Public Relations for Fighter Enterprise and LM AeroSpeakers
December 31, 2012December 4, 2017
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 01/29/2010
December 31, 2012December 4, 2017
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.
December 31, 2012December 4, 2017
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). Last year, winter TLI attendance was down significantly from the summer level. We want to avoid that this year because one of the most telling indicators of club performance is whether officers attend trainings. Another hallmark of a strong club is an active mentoring program...
December 29, 2012December 4, 2017
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 they bow out. However, most leave because life happens. They are transferred, have to take on a second job, have health issues or other family obligations which prevent them from coming. So, a healthy club is always in a recruiting mode, and with John Lau’s...
December 29, 2012December 4, 2017
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 a cluster of chocolate bars and a Starbucks gift certificate. Joining us were our three newest members, Chris, John and Bessie Ann, whom we inducted as part of the celebration. That night Sven signed up to be a TNT’er as well.James CosgroveSecretaryTNT Club 825