Savannah Toastmasters 705

If you’ve never been to a Toastmasters meeting before, this summary will give you an idea of what to expect. There are three basic parts to the Toastmasters meeting: The Table Topics, Prepared Speeches and evaluations.

Table Topics

"Table Topics" is an extemporaneous speaking exercise where the speaker speaks "off the cuff"; that is, the speaker responds to a question or topic that is not known beforehand. The Table Topics Master presents the topic, calls on an individual, and then that individual has 1 to 2 minutes to respond.”

Prepared Speeches

“In the prepared speaking portion of the meeting, several Toastmasters will give a prepared presentation or speech before the group. Speeches are usually designed to meet the requirements of one of the projects in the communication manuals.”

At Toastmasters you will not only be able to improve your speaking skills but you will also have the opportunity to be around interesting and fun people…just like you!

If you feel more comfortable making phone contact before attending a meeting, please, do not hesitate to call our VP of Membership Teresa Andres at 912-657-2010 or Mr. Mark Stall at 912-484-6710. They will be happy to assist you.

Your challenge for this New Year starts here at Savannah Toastmasters 705

Concept: In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members.” The group took the name “Toastmasters.” We are a local chapter of Toastmasters International.

Organization:Today, Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries.

Objectives:Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are—to become better communicators.

Meetings:At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation.

Memorial University Medical Center
Conference Room 'C'
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, Georgia 31404

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