All club members and spouses or guests are invited to a "Toastmasters Christmas Party" at Frank and Irene's home this holiday season.
Saturday evening was loaded with dignitaries, dinner, Humorous Speeches, the Distinguished Toastmaster Walk (for the newly awarded DTMs), and finally, the results of the competition. The 2008 Humorous Speech winner was David Loyd with his entertaining and funny presentation.
Sunday morning wrapped up the conference with a District Executive Committee Breakfast for the officers and guests. Everyone gathered up banners and belongings and said "Aloha" to an excellent District 84 Fall Conference.
Saturday offered Educational workshops. District 84 Webmaster, Jim Miller, DTM informed with "Invigorate Your Club with an Effective On-line Presence" and reminded us about the 2008-2009 Club Website Contest. Past District 50 Governor, Angie Key, DTM educated on "Masterful Marketing for Your Club." There were several other great workshops and presenters.
International Director Sal Asad, DTM presented. Then a District 84 business meeting stating how the District is doing and what the future has in store.
The first District 84 Fall Conference was November 7, 8 and 9, 2008 in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Toastmasters came from all over Central and North Florida and even the International Director of our Region 8. Attendance was high, energy was great, the contests were fabulous and everyone had a wonderful time.
communication and leadership awards received ribbons. The 2003 World Champion, Jim Key, gave the keynote address. The Evaluation Contest had eight contestants representing all divisions and Peter Gordon emerged the winner.
Saturday October 11, 2008 at the Bush Auditorium at Rollins College in Winter Park, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, is the next Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest.
Ed Goddard passed away on Sunday October 5, 2008 at the Florida Hospital Altamonte after his battle with leukemia.
Denny's speech on September 11, 2008 (scroll down and click to see and hear it) revealed the the couple's history, and the winning hearts they united in marriage.
Speaker one August 21, 2008 presenting project 1 "The Ice Breaker" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker two August 21, 2008 presenting project 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker two August 14, 2008 presenting project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Trophies feature a stylized victorious image
Four club members, first and second place winners in both contests, will represent Articulators Club #6193 in the next round.
Speaker two July 17, 2008 presenting project # 8 "Get Comfortable with Visual Aids" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker three July 10, 2008 presenting project 3 "Get To The Point" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker one July 10, 2008 presenting project # 6, "Vocal Variety" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
2008 July - December
Speaker one July 3, 2008 presenting project 1 "The Ice Breaker" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
· After taking control of the lectern, acknowledge your introducer and the audience. “Distinguished Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests, evaluation is meant to be a positive experience designed to help people overcome weak habits and add power to existing successful skills. The evaluator's highest goal is to benefit the speaker so that he or she wants to speak again; with insight on what might be improved upon next time.”
What items do evaluators look for in a speech? The manual guides the evaluator to the relevant points for the speech project the speaker is working to accomplish.
· Introduce and thank each evaluator. (Do not praise, comment on, judge, or influence the audience on the evaluations, the club will vote for the “best”.)
Critical listening, preparing an almost impromptu response with focus on objectives and effective communication is the task of the evaluator. It is through evaluations that members, and the club itself, can improve skills.
· Ask for Timer's report on Evaluators. Call for a vote.
· Call for Ah Counter's report and Grammarian's report. (Call on the Grammarian last, giving as much opportunity for members to use the Word of the Day as possible.)
· Give a 2-3 minute overall Meeting Evaluation. During the meeting, note the timing, any glitches, exemplary behavior, atmosphere, decorum, and general flow.
· Return meeting control to the Toastmaster. “Please join me in welcoming back to the lectern our Toastmaster.”
Speaker one June 19, 2008 presenting project 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker two June 5, 2008 presenting project # 4 "How To Say It" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
Speaker two May 29, 2008 presenting project # 9 "Persuade With Power" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.
