"Impromptu Speaking" by Jasmine

Speaker one October 29, 2009 presenting the "Impromptu Speaking" program. One of 10 educational presentations from 'The Better Speaker Series' offering techniques and information for developing basic speaking skills.

Competent Leadership Manual

10 Required Projects - Overview of Meeting Roles

Project 1: page 9 Listening and Leadership (3 of 4)
Speech Evaluator, Table Topics Speaker, Ah-Counter, Grammarian

Project 2: page 14 Critical Thinking (2 of 3)
Speech Evaluator, Grammarian, General Evaluator

Project 3: page 19 Giving Feedback (3 of 3)
Speech Evaluator, Grammarian, General Evaluator

Project 4: page 24 Time Management (Timer and 1 of 4)
Timer, Toastmaster, Speaker, Grammarian, Topicsmaster

Project 5: page 30 Planning and Implementation (3 of 4)
Speaker, General Evaluator, Toastmaster, Topicsmaster

Project 6: page 35 Organizing/Delegating (1 of 4, to Organize a club...)
Speech Contest, Special Event, Membership Campaign, Public Relations Campaign, Newsletter, Webmaster

Project 7: page 41 Developing Your Facilitation Skills (2 of 4)
Toastmaster, General Evaluator, Topicsmaster, Befriend a Guest

Project 8: page 48 Motivating People (3 of 5, but #1 OR #2 required)
1) Membership Campaign/Contest Chair, 2) Public Relations Campaign Chair, Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator, General Evaluator

Project 9: page 54 Mentoring (1 of 3, to Mentor a…)
New Member, Existing Member, High Performance Leadership Project

Project 10: page 59 Team Building (2 of 2, or 1 of the roles in Project 6)
Toastmaster, General Evaluator

Project Matrix on page 76, this listing compiled by Denise W

"The European Integration" by Oksana

Speaker one June 25, 2009 presenting project # 3 "Get To The Point" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

Articulators New Club Officers Elected

Officers for Club 6193 for the term July 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 are:

President - Rebecca, CC, CL
Vice President Education - Michelle, ACG, CL
Vice President Membership - Timothy, CC, CL (as of 6/18/2009)
Vice President Public Relations - Jasmine, CC
Secretary - Vanessa
Treasurer - Oksana
Sergeant at Arms - Paul

Our club currently has 22 members in good standing. Congratulations Articulators!

Our Clubs' Seven Officers' Roles

Serving as a club officer builds communication and leadership skills. There are seven officer roles in a club. The responsibilities and how they work together is organized by parliamentary procedure and Roberts' Rules of Order.
The President serves as chief executive officer, is responsible for general operation of the club, presides at club meetings and directs educational growth and leadership needs of the members. In cooperation with the executive team, establishes a plan for club health and growth.
The Vice President Education plans club meetings so that members achieve their personal goals, schedules speeches, signs manuals, updates progress charts, reports to Toastmasters International, and coordinates recognition.
The Vice President Membership implements a continuous marketing effort to ensure the club maintains or exceeds a charter membership level of 20 and works to promote membership and membership retention.
The Vice President Public Relations implements a program to maintain a positive image of the club, promotes the club in the media, produces a club newsletter and promotes membership programs.
The Secretary is responsible for all club records and correspondence, is custodian of the Club Constitution and Bylaws and all other official club documents.
The Treasurer is responsible for management of the clubs' finances. Collects and sends dues to World Headquarters on time, pays obligations, and develops and recommends a budget to the executive committee.
The Sergeant at Arms sets up the room for the club meetings. Ensures equipment and supplies for the meeting are in good standing. Coordinates special equipment set-ups. Greets members and guests at meetings.
The Immediate Past President provides guidance and serves as a resource to officers and members. Chairs the nominating committee and promotes the club's efforts to become a distinguished club.
Toastmasters provides training and manuals for the executive committee officers' roles. Serving as a club officer also fulfills a requirement for your Advanced Leader Bronze designation.

Introductions - 'Educational Focus' by Michelle D

Speaking April 23, 2009

"Leftovers And What To Do With Them" by Maria

Speaker two April 14, 2009 presenting project # 4 "How To Say It" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Leadership Traits" by Jasmine

Speaker one April 16, 2009 presenting presenting project # 10 "Inspire Your Audience" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

This speech completes the ten projects in the basic manual and Toastmasters International awards the "Competent Communicator" designation to the member. Congratulations Jasmine!

"Closing The Sale" by Mike S

Speaker three April 9, 2009 presenting "Closing The Sale." One of eleven educational projects from the 'Successful Club Series' addressing skills and standards Toastmasters strive to achieve for quality meetings and successful clubs.

Articulators Achieve The “Great Eight” Challenge

Articulators submit TWELVE (12) members' dues renewals on March 5, 2009.

The “Great Eight” challenge rewards a club for submitting dues renewals for at least EIGHT (8) members between March 2nd and March 9th. For meeting this challenge the club receives a $25 Toastmasters International Gift Certificate, mailed to the President of record for our club’s use. Purchase manuals, table topic cards, stopwatches, apparel items and more from the hundreds of choices available through the TI Catalog!

Congratulations to us!

"Club Speech Contests" by Roxie

Speaker three January 22, 2009 presenting project # 8 "Get Comfortable with Visual Aids" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Standing On Shoulders" by Jasmine

Speaker two January 22, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

New Member Vote & Induction Ceremony

New members Paul and Ron are voted in and inducted into club January 22, 2009.

Leadership Institute Training

Club officer's training is part of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute on Saturday January 3, 2009 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. This event will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland , FL 32751. A detailed schedule of the Officer Training modules and educational workshops offered is linked from the District 84 website.

There is a $5 cost for the refreshments: coffee and doughnuts in the morning, pizza and soda for lunch. Advance registration is not required. Officers MUST register in their training class for the club to receive credit.

See you at the Toastmasters Leadership Institute!

New Club Officers Installed

Club elections were held on December 11, our new officers were installed on December 18 for the term of service from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009.

President - Mike S
Vice President Education - Denise M
Vice President Membership - Michelle D
Vice President Publicity - Makela
Secretary - Rebecca
Treasurer - Roxie
Sergeant at Arms - Jasmine

Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI - Officer Training Seminars and Educational Workshops) will be held on January 3, 2009 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM at the Jewish Community Center, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751. A printable schedule for the day's activities is available by clicking on the link. The $5 charge covers the provided food and beverages. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Club Newsletter!

We have a club newsletter produced by our Vice President Public Relations Elect, Makela M. Click on the link below, or on the link in the right column and check it out!

ArticulatorsPress

"Working Your Workbooks" by Mike S

Speaker one November 6, 2008 presenting ""The Toastmasters Educational Program." One of eleven educational projects from the 'Successful Club Series' addressing skills and standards Toastmasters strive to achieve for quality meetings and successful clubs.

"Leadership" by Roxie

Speaker two October 23, 2008

Farewell To Our Friend, Ed Goddard, DTM

Ed Goddard passed away on Sunday October 5, 2008 at the Florida Hospital Altamonte after his battle with leukemia.

Services will be held Wednesday, October 8th, 2:00 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 E Lake Brantley Dr., Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 788-3704.

Ed was a long term member of Toastmasters and an anchor member of our Articulators club. He was dedicated to helping others and his gentle style put all of us at ease.

We will miss Ed on Thursday mornings, but he will always be respectfully remembered for his kindness and his commitment to his beliefs.

"Travel Tales" by Ed G

Speaker one July 17, 2008