You are cordially invited to the District 53 Spring 2007
Leadership Summit: Leveraging Your Speaking Advantage
May 19, 2007
Sheraton Hartford Hotel
East Hartford, Connecticut
Join us for a jam-packed day of inspiration, networking, and knowledge infusion that will invigorate your passion, your direction and give you renewed vision you can begin using the following Monday morning.
We've designed the conference to provide real value in your personal lives by showing you how to leverage the advantage you have gained as a Toastmaster and applying it to your home, job and community.
Read the list of educational sessions to see what an uplifting and entertaining day it will be.
http://www.district53toastmasters.org/spr07EduSessions.pdf
http://www.district53toastmasters.org/spr07EduSpkrs.pdf
Then use the registration form to reserve your space in this limited event. Register before April 1st and get your 10% discount. Submit your registration today - this event is expected to sell out.
http://www.district53toastmasters.org/spr07registration.pdf
Due to the Sheraton's size, session rooms have limited seating and the hotel has a maximum attendance limit. Seating in each educational session is limited. Please rank your first and second choice. If we receive your registration after your first choice class is full, we will enroll you in your second choice.
Sincerely,
Rick Kominowski
Joyce Petteway Co Chairs - "District 53, Spring 2007, Leadership Summit"
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Showing posts with label speaker. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
March meeting of the Div.A Advanced TM Club
Here are all the details ... place, time and directions... for the upcoming meeting of the Div.A ADVANCED Toastmaster club ....
Place:
Ridgefield Public Library, in the "History Room"
472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
click here for a map showing the location.
Directions are also available on the library's web site:
http://www.biblio.org/rdgfldpages/direct.htm+
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
7:15 to 8:45pm (please try to arrive at 7pm so we can start on time)
Please forward this email to any Advanced Toastmaster (ATM-B or AC-B or above) who might be interested ...
If you miss this meeting... Don't miss the BIG EVENT on April 19th! Local Division Contest winners (A&D) from District 53 will go "head to head" against the best of Div.G from District 46 (NY/NJ). We are calling it "The Battle of the Border" ! 7pm in the Dayton Room at the Ridgefield Library.
If you or anyone in the clubs in your area are not able to make this meeting, please send me an email expressing your interest. This information will also be posted on the Div.A blog, http://www.areaa4.blogspot.com/ so check there occasionally for updates.
Please pass this email along and let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Dave Wheeler
Division A Governor, 2006-7
theshot92@gmail.com
Place:
Ridgefield Public Library, in the "History Room"
472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
click here for a map showing the location.
Directions are also available on the library's web site:
http://www.biblio.org/rdgfldpages/direct.htm+
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007
7:15 to 8:45pm (please try to arrive at 7pm so we can start on time)
Please forward this email to any Advanced Toastmaster (ATM-B or AC-B or above) who might be interested ...
If you miss this meeting... Don't miss the BIG EVENT on April 19th! Local Division Contest winners (A&D) from District 53 will go "head to head" against the best of Div.G from District 46 (NY/NJ). We are calling it "The Battle of the Border" ! 7pm in the Dayton Room at the Ridgefield Library.
If you or anyone in the clubs in your area are not able to make this meeting, please send me an email expressing your interest. This information will also be posted on the Div.A blog, http://www.areaa4.blogspot.com/ so check there occasionally for updates.
Please pass this email along and let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Dave Wheeler
Division A Governor, 2006-7
theshot92@gmail.com
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Advanced Toastmasters club - Conference call "meeting"
Greetings Advanced Toastmasters !
We had a conference call meeting tonight at 8pm (if you missed it, send Dave Wheeler an email at theshot92@gmail.com and he can send you more info.)
Even though there was a potential "technical difficulty", it never materialized and the call went off without a hitch!
Here is the agenda for we used for the conference call ....
We had a conference call meeting tonight at 8pm (if you missed it, send Dave Wheeler an email at theshot92@gmail.com and he can send you more info.)
Even though there was a potential "technical difficulty", it never materialized and the call went off without a hitch!
Here is the agenda for we used for the conference call ....
- Meeting time(s) / location(s)
- Eligibility (Advanced TM, others?)
- Charter membership fee ($75/yr)
- April 19th kickoff event ("Battle of the Border")
- Goals for the club - what do we want to get out of it?
If you missed the conference call, we will also be having a club meeting at the Ridgefield Library in the History Room next Thursday at 7:15pm. Unless we decide otherwise on the conference call, the next meeting will have at least one target speech that we can all view and then we will discuss "Advanced Evaluations".
Dave Wheeler
Division A Governor, 2006-7
Where is your mind(set)?
Is your mind set in concrete ... or is it a well oiled machine?
Are you as smart as you will ever get ... or do you get better every day?
These questions reveal more about your chances for success than you might imagine.
This article about psychology professor Carol Dweck explains the impact of mindset and, in particular, the "Fixed mindset" and the "Growth mindset".
In a nutshell, a person with a fixed mindset feels that talents are a given so you will either succeed or fail based on your inate abilities. If someone with a fixed mindset encounters an obstacle or a failure, they are most likely to give up since "it is obvious that they don't have the ability".
On the other hand, someone with a growth mindset sees everything as a learning experience. If they fail, it only means that they have not yet learned the skills required to succeed. It is not about inate ability... it is about where you are on the road to success.
The article about Dweck has a bunch of excellent examples and you will see that many of them related to child development (but aren't we all children on the inside?). For a graphical diagram that explains the difference between Fixed vs. Growth mindset, click here.
How does this apply to Toastmasters?
Did you join Toastmasters because you were already an excellent speaker (fixed mindset) or because you wanted to improve your speaking skills (growth mindset)?
Have you hit a plateau in your speaking... perhaps after achieving your CC or CTM? Are you starting to think you are as good as you are going to get (fixed mindset)? Or are you still finding ways to improve (growth mindset)?
What if you are really bad at something?
What if you are currently really bad at something?
See the difference in mindset between those two sentences?
How do you change your mindset?
First, read the article on Dweck. For "extra credit", check out Carol Dweck's new book, "Mindset, The New Psychology of Success". (see link in the right margin).
Second, tune into this blog for the next post which will help you develop your Mindset Muscle by making small changes you can leverage into larger changes.
Are you as smart as you will ever get ... or do you get better every day?
These questions reveal more about your chances for success than you might imagine.
This article about psychology professor Carol Dweck explains the impact of mindset and, in particular, the "Fixed mindset" and the "Growth mindset".
In a nutshell, a person with a fixed mindset feels that talents are a given so you will either succeed or fail based on your inate abilities. If someone with a fixed mindset encounters an obstacle or a failure, they are most likely to give up since "it is obvious that they don't have the ability".
On the other hand, someone with a growth mindset sees everything as a learning experience. If they fail, it only means that they have not yet learned the skills required to succeed. It is not about inate ability... it is about where you are on the road to success.
The article about Dweck has a bunch of excellent examples and you will see that many of them related to child development (but aren't we all children on the inside?). For a graphical diagram that explains the difference between Fixed vs. Growth mindset, click here.
How does this apply to Toastmasters?
Did you join Toastmasters because you were already an excellent speaker (fixed mindset) or because you wanted to improve your speaking skills (growth mindset)?
Have you hit a plateau in your speaking... perhaps after achieving your CC or CTM? Are you starting to think you are as good as you are going to get (fixed mindset)? Or are you still finding ways to improve (growth mindset)?
What if you are really bad at something?
What if you are currently really bad at something?
See the difference in mindset between those two sentences?
How do you change your mindset?
First, read the article on Dweck. For "extra credit", check out Carol Dweck's new book, "Mindset, The New Psychology of Success". (see link in the right margin).
Second, tune into this blog for the next post which will help you develop your Mindset Muscle by making small changes you can leverage into larger changes.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
2500+ ideas for Speeches ...
I came across this website, called "Speech Topics, Help and Ideas", when I was searching for other things ... and I just had to pass it along.
If you are looking for an idea for a speech or even some interesting TableTopics... this is the place ! Check it out... there are alot of great ideas !
Here are just the main sections of the Table of Contents ...
- Persuasive Speech Topics
- Informative Speech Topics
- 100 Process Speech Topics
- Good Speech Topics
- School Speech Topics
- Speech Class Topics
- Graduation Speech Topics
- 40 Narrative Speech Topics
- Interesting Speech Topics
- Special Occasion Topics
- Ceremonial Speech Topics
- Funny Speech Topics
- Entertaining Speech Topic Tutorial
- Commemorative Speech Topics
- 7 Guidelines for Funeral Speeches
- Wedding Speech Topics
- A Public Speaking Topic Fast
- Speech Writing Tip Top 10
- Speech Outline Examples - How To Outline Your Speech Topics
- Business Topics
The site is run by Jim A. Peterson, Staff Editor, and I would be very surprised if he has not been a Toastmaster at some point in his life !
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Honor Roll for Div. A ....
Did you know that there is an "Honor Roll" that lists the member achievements for this Toastmaster year?
There is... and it is located on the Div. A section of the District 53 website (click here to see it).
How are they being recognized by their club? Their Area? Their Division?
Any ideas? Please leave a comment on this blog!
There is... and it is located on the Div. A section of the District 53 website (click here to see it).
How are they being recognized by their club? Their Area? Their Division?
Any ideas? Please leave a comment on this blog!
Dilbert cartoon humor ... that a Toastmaster would appreciate!
I saw this Dilbert cartoon and thought other Toastmasters would enjoy it ...
http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/archive/images/dilbert2007034072810.gif
I wonder if this is the first in a series of speaking-related Dilbert cartoons ???
http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/archive/images/dilbert2007034072810.gif
I wonder if this is the first in a series of speaking-related Dilbert cartoons ???
Friday, March 09, 2007
Winners of Local Putnam speaks Contest
Susan Schefflein sends along the results for Putnam Speaks Toastmasters recent club contests...
Subject: Winners of local Putnam Speaks Contest
We had our local ontest last night.
The winner of the International Speech Contest was David Alexander ATMS. Runner up was Walter Beveridge DTM.
The winner of the Tall Tales was Nicholas Valhos, a new member to Toastmasters.
fyi: The area contest will be March 21: http://www.district53toastmasters.org/diva/calendarA.html
Subject: Winners of local Putnam Speaks Contest
We had our local ontest last night.
The winner of the International Speech Contest was David Alexander ATMS. Runner up was Walter Beveridge DTM.
The winner of the Tall Tales was Nicholas Valhos, a new member to Toastmasters.
fyi: The area contest will be March 21: http://www.district53toastmasters.org/diva/calendarA.html
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
BIG EVENT in Division A ... April 19th !
The Toastmasters "Battle of the Border !" has been scheduled !
Thursday, April 19th, 2007, 7:15-8:45pm
in the Dayton Room at the Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St., Ridgefield, CT,
Two divisions on the border between District 53 and District 46 will go "head to head" in an [unofficial] International Speech Contest for bragging rights on the CT/NY border.
This event will also kick off our Div. A Advanced Club by featuring contest winners from Div.A (D53) and Div.G (D46) as well as other award winning speakers. Div.D (D53) winners have also been invited to compete if they are interested since they also border District 46 (in Southern Fairfield County).
The Dayton room at the Ridgefield Libary holds 60 people, has audio/visual equipment and a raised stage so it will be excellent preparation for our Division contestants before they compete in the District contest in May.
If you will attend, please send us an email (it is a big room, but we hope fill it up !):
Div.A Governor, Dave Wheeler at theshot92@gmail.com or
Area A4 Governor, Anne Swartout at rebrokerct@aol.com.
Thursday, April 19th, 2007, 7:15-8:45pm
in the Dayton Room at the Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St., Ridgefield, CT,
Two divisions on the border between District 53 and District 46 will go "head to head" in an [unofficial] International Speech Contest for bragging rights on the CT/NY border.
This event will also kick off our Div. A Advanced Club by featuring contest winners from Div.A (D53) and Div.G (D46) as well as other award winning speakers. Div.D (D53) winners have also been invited to compete if they are interested since they also border District 46 (in Southern Fairfield County).
The Dayton room at the Ridgefield Libary holds 60 people, has audio/visual equipment and a raised stage so it will be excellent preparation for our Division contestants before they compete in the District contest in May.
If you will attend, please send us an email (it is a big room, but we hope fill it up !):
Div.A Governor, Dave Wheeler at theshot92@gmail.com or
Area A4 Governor, Anne Swartout at rebrokerct@aol.com.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Toastmaster evaluates the Oscar Acceptance Speeches...
USA Today featured an article where Lance Miller, the 2005 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking, talked about the highlights of the speeches made at the Oscars.
Check it out -------> Click here !
Check it out -------> Click here !
Barnum Square Toastmasters - Speech Contest Results !
Speech Contest Season is underway ... and we have some results & pictures!
Tall Tales
Pat Wilson-Perkins TRAUMA ROOM 2
Liz Smith FA BAFF - First Place
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark.Frohlinger
Subject: Barnum Square Toastmasters - Speech Contest Update
Our last meeting featured our local Speech Contest in preparation for the coming Spring 2007 Speech Contests for all Toastmaster Clubs and Areas in District 53.
From: Mark.Frohlinger
Subject: Barnum Square Toastmasters - Speech Contest Update
Our last meeting featured our local Speech Contest in preparation for the coming Spring 2007 Speech Contests for all Toastmaster Clubs and Areas in District 53.
All the contestants who participated performed exceptionally and their speeches were thoroughly enjoyable as well as motivating. Those who will present at the next level will proudly represent Barnum Square.
The following is a listing of who presented, the titles of their speech as well as in which realm they spoke. Also included, thanks to Gail and Phil Palermo are pictures taken during the meeting.
In the future, please consider participating in such a wonderful experience and enter a future contest. Thank you and enjoy your day and weekend to come.
Barnum Square Speech Contest Summary-
In the future, please consider participating in such a wonderful experience and enter a future contest. Thank you and enjoy your day and weekend to come.
Barnum Square Speech Contest Summary-
Tall Tales
Richard Smith KILLER - First Place 
Pat Wilson-Perkins TRAUMA ROOM 2
Tom Shaw DAMNED NATION DAILY
International
Liz Smith FA BAFF - First Place
Monday, January 22, 2007
Organizational Meeting set for Div. A Advanced Club ....
From: Dave Wheeler, Division A Governor, 2006-7
Thanks to the efforts of Anne Swartout, Area A4 Governor, we have finally located a place and time to have an organizational meeting for the Div.A ADVANCED Toastmaster club ....
Place:
Ridgefield Public Library, in the "History Room"
472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
click here for a map showing the location
Directions are also available on the library's web site: http://www.biblio.org/rdgfld/pages/direct.htm
Date/Time:
Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2007 (sorry about the short notice)
7:15 to 8:45pm (please try to arrive at 7pm so we can start on time)
Proposed Membership Guidelines:
Open to any advanced Toastmaster or any Toastmaster who will be at least an AC-B by the time we charter this club (i.e. soon). The proposed membership guidelines (click here) will be discussed at this meeting, so please attend or send us your comments via email. Membership is open to Toastmasters in all Divisions in District 53 or even adjacent Districts (assuming they want to travel to Division A for meetings). Click here to see where Division A is located within District 53.
If you miss this meeting...
If you or anyone in the clubs in your area are not able to make this organizational meeting, please have them send me an email expressing their interest. We expect that we will have another meeting in February which will be geared toward planning the meetings for the upcoming 6-12 months. This information is posted on the Div.A blog, http://www.areaa4.blogspot.com/ so check here occasionally for updates.
Dave Wheeler
Division A Governor, 2006-7
theshot92@gmail.com
Thanks to the efforts of Anne Swartout, Area A4 Governor, we have finally located a place and time to have an organizational meeting for the Div.A ADVANCED Toastmaster club ....
Place:
Ridgefield Public Library, in the "History Room"
472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
click here for a map showing the location
Directions are also available on the library's web site: http://www.biblio.org/rdgfld/pages/direct.htm
Date/Time:
Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2007 (sorry about the short notice)
7:15 to 8:45pm (please try to arrive at 7pm so we can start on time)
Proposed Membership Guidelines:
Open to any advanced Toastmaster or any Toastmaster who will be at least an AC-B by the time we charter this club (i.e. soon). The proposed membership guidelines (click here) will be discussed at this meeting, so please attend or send us your comments via email. Membership is open to Toastmasters in all Divisions in District 53 or even adjacent Districts (assuming they want to travel to Division A for meetings). Click here to see where Division A is located within District 53.
If you miss this meeting...
If you or anyone in the clubs in your area are not able to make this organizational meeting, please have them send me an email expressing their interest. We expect that we will have another meeting in February which will be geared toward planning the meetings for the upcoming 6-12 months. This information is posted on the Div.A blog, http://www.areaa4.blogspot.com/ so check here occasionally for updates.
Dave Wheeler
Division A Governor, 2006-7
theshot92@gmail.com
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