Speech-A-Palooza 2012
Clearence Toastmasters announces our 2nd annual Speech-A-Palooza. This event will feature a bounus – a half-hour evaluation primer – and up to 12 evaluated speeches.
Speech-A-Palooza 2012 will be held May 12th from 9am to 1pm at Clarence Middle School, 10150 Greiner Rd, Clarence, NY 14031.
Registration opens at 9 with the evaluation primer at 9:15. The speeking program starts at 10am. Refreshments will be served, Suggested Donation of $5.00
For more information call 716-631-3888 or email Debbie Wixson
District 65 Spring Conference Date Change!!! Mark your Calendars!!!
Due to an error in overbooking, the dates have been changed for the District 65 Spring Conference. The new dates are May 4-6.
Here are the specifics:
Date:
Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6
Venue:
- Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
- 2402 North Forest Road
- Getzville, NY 14068
- Hotel (716) 636-7500 x476
- Fax (716) 636-8296
- Room Cost (Includes Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Bar in Ember Grill):
- $69 a night for 2 Queen Beds (plus 8.75% NYS tax and 5% rooming tax)
- $70 a night for a King Bed (plus 8.75% NYS tax and 5% rooming tax)
Cut-off Date for Room Reservations: March 30, 2012
Stay tuned for more announcements regarding what the conference has to offer, price of the conference, nominations for elections held at the conference, and club proxies.
McIntalk Masters Presents:
Toastmaster’s Speech-a-thon!
Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Valu Plaza, 620 Dick Rd., Cktg. NY 14043 Independent Health-Medicare Info Center
Theme: Travel – “Close Encounters of the Weird Kind”
We want to hear your vacation stories, from Amusement Parks to Veranda Beach
Open to ALL District 65 Toastmasters members from any club to participate in any of the following roles:
- Speaker: Presents a speech
- Evaluator: Assigned to review and evaluate a speech
- Timer: Appropriately times the speaker
All are welcome to come and listen to interesting speeches!
Remember, participating in the Speech-a-thon will count towards your Toastmasters educational goals.
Those interested in participating should sign into the TMDist65.org website and then visit this link for detailed contact information.
The Value of Leadership Skills:
How Toastmasters Club Meeting Roles Can Help Your Career
In tough economic times, it’s important to make yourself as valuable as possible – whether you’re holding down a job or seeking employment. Here’s a hard truth: In most companies, leaders are generally considered more valuable than those who follow. They’re paid more, allowed to plan their own schedules and given a larger share of responsibility.
Given that, what would you do to redefine yourself as a leader?
You could walk into any bookstore and purchase dozens of books on leadership, but they won’t build your confidence. To master a new skill, you must practice it. That includes leadership skills, from conflict resolution to time management. It’s better to market yourself as someone who not only knows about these skills, but has also put them into practice.
You could hire a leadership coach, but how would you practice what you learn? And what about the expense?
The fact is you need all of the above and more – without wasting time or going broke. A great solution is the Toastmasters leadership education track, beginning with the Competent Leadership manual.
The Benefits of Club Meeting Roles
Toastmasters clubs are typically highly energized meetings where participants learn leadership in a safe and fun environment. They do this by assuming meeting roles and practicing their leadership skills in front of fellow members who constructively evaluate their performance every time they take a role. Once you join Toastmasters and try these roles, you, too, can develop your abilities without fear. Moreover, you can build specific skills with each role you perform.
Dr. Ralph Smedley, the founder of Toastmasters International, once said, “We learn best in times of enjoyment.” That still stands today, and when you build those valuable leadership skills in Toastmasters, you’ll reap even greater rewards in your career.
So, volunteer, have fun and discover the leader inside you!
Toastmasters: Our 85th Year!
As Toastmasters International concludes its 85th anniversary year, the organization stands at a historic high point. Program offerings have never been more expansive. Toastmasters leaders have developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global age. Indeed, while many organizations around the world are downsizing because of the economic climate, Toastmasters International is growing; thousands of people are taking advantage of the organization’s programs to enhance their communication skills. Membership is at an all-time high, with more than 250,000 members in 12,000 clubs in 106 countries. As of June 30, a record 1,073 new clubs were chartered, and 56 districts were recognized as Distinguished or better, a number surpassing all previous years.
The organization’s profile is about to grow even higher: A new film about Toastmasters is scheduled for release in late 2010. SpeakEasy, a feature-length documentary produced by Tumbleweed Entertainment, explores the World Championship of Public Speaking and the larger Toastmasters world.
The Toastmasters story is one of dramatic growth and success. And with accomplishments come opportunities. As we meet our members’ needs and greet thousands of club visitors, we offer the most valuable service imaginable: We help people improve their lives. That’s what the Toastmasters mission is all about.
