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Business, Event

We had a great meeting – This is what you missed

Jerry Marino gave us several interesting and unique things to do in San Diego this weekend to say farewell to Summer at our Aug. 29 meeting. Highlights were the speeches delivered by Rod Hamby (Bad is Good), Angelique Hood (Inside the Dream), and Amy Gilstrap (The Effective Salesperson). Rod Hamby was voted Best Speaker, Diana Bergman – Best Topics, and Hal Slater – Best Evaluator! We had several guests (remember, we need more members!) and it was an interesting way to say farewell to the pseudo end of summer.

 

News of Note:

Our Humorous and Evaluation Speech Contests are next Thursday, Sept. 5. If you are not participating please attend to help out with functionary duties and provide an exciting audience for the speakers.

We will begin a Speechcraft training for new and prospective members starting Oct. 3. More to come on that.

Semi-annual dues are now due (is that redundant?). They are $63 for club and Toastmasters International, $65 if paid by credit or debit card. You can pay at our meetings or send your dues to 1160 Hunter Stree, San Diego, CA 92103.

 

Jerry Marino, Voyagers
Voyagers Toastmasters

Let’s fill the room at Café Coyote next week for our contests – “Let the Games Begin” with Mark Imhoff as Contest Chair and Toastmaster and Alan Hoffmanner as Chief Judge.

Event

Voyagers 2013 Summer Party

Diana Hussey set up and coordinated the Voyagers Toastmasters Summer Party at Olivewood Gardens. This is a very cool and interesting facility. Kudos to Diana for making this happen. We ate, we drank, we stumbled around and we played games. And, there were a herd of little potential Voyagers enjoying the party, the sunshine and the gardens.

Diana said –

Thanks to everyone who attended the Summer Picnic this year! The food was delicious, the garden was blooming, the weather was fantastic, and the people were stellar! We are sorry that not everyone was able to attend.

Mark Epstein entertaining potential new Voyagers Toastmasters
Mark Epstein entertaining potential new Voyagers Toastmasters

 Mark E entertained our small flock of kids with an awesome story about “Looks Funny”, an eagle raised by bunnies! Trisha, Jane F, and Justin all pitched in to lead a Water Balloon toss and the Dizzy Bat Race. We finished off by taking a very informal tour of Olivewood Gardens.

All in all, not a bad way to spend a Saturday afternoon. It was great to see some former members too – Sally, Daniel, Marco, and Laurie! In addition to those already mentioned above, special gratitude to those who helped with party ideas, set-up, clean-up, etc. – Teresa, Kimberly, Hal, Beth, Jan, Mark S, and Donna. Voyagers rocks!

Voyagers Avoiding Inadvertent Hydrotherapy - Water Balloon Toss
Voyagers Avoiding Inadvertent Hydrotherapy – Water Balloon Toss
Event, Meeting

San Diego’s Voyagers Toastmasters Features Darren LaCroix

Meet the World Champion of Public Speaking

 

Darren LaCroix, 2001 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, will be at Voyagers,

Darren LaCroix, 2001 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, will be at Voyagers, one of the most dynamic and most experienced Toastmaster Clubs in San Diego County on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00am PDT.

This is your chance to meet Darren and find out a little of what it takes to become a World Champion speaker. In addition, you will have a chance to hear Mark Epstein as he delivers his local award winning contest speech… then be “evaluated” by Darren… helping him improve on his journey to the world title in August.

In 2001, Darren LaCroix, out-spoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to win that title. That 5-7 minute speech was just a benchmark. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the globe demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. He has roused audiences in faraway places like Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from first-rate chump to first-class champ, proving anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.

Darren is known as the person who helps speakers launch their careers in professional speaking. His trademarked program Get Paid to Speak by Next Week® has helped many speakers launch their very first checks. He also supports speakers doing business coaching through his internet program, Get Paid to Speak TV.

More about Darren LaCroix at http://darrenlacroix.com/

More about Voyagers and Toastmasters
Voyagers Toastmasters improves your business communication, networking and leadership skills!

Voyagers Club #5315-5 is an active and dynamic Toastmasters International Club with a long tradition of excellence, professionalism, and enthusiasm. Over the 27 years of the club’s existence, members have grown into poised speakers, superior leaders, proficient managers and acclaimed authors. Club membership is diverse, including a mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants, students, retirees, educators, etc.

Guests are always welcome to attend and participate. To learn more about Voyagers and the Toastmasters organization, please visit http://voyagerstmclub.org or at Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/voyagerstoastmasters

Meeting Location

Thursday Mornings
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
2461 San Diego Avenue  – Café Coyote Meeting Room, ground level.
San Diego, CA 92110
Free parking underground.

Event, Opportunity

San Diego’s Voyagers Toastmasters Launches the Executive Speech Evaluation Program

Business people and entrepreneurs can improve their presentation and business communication & leadership skills – without charge

Today, Voyagers Toastmasters, one of the most dynamic and most experienced Toastmaster Clubs in San Diego, announces the new and innovative Executive Speech Evaluation program which makes it easy for business and organization professionals and leaders to participate in the Toastmaster program.

Toastmasters is not just about improving public speaking skills – it is also about improving business leadership, communication, networking and meeting management skills.

The San Diego Voyagers Club, based in Old Town, near to Mission Valley, UTC, beaches and downtown, is inviting local business and organizational leaders to have a “Taste of Toastmasters”.

 

They are invited to come in and practice their business presentation, their pitch for funding, their motivational speech for their staff and members, etc. In addition, they will have the opportunity to have their 6 to 10 minute presentation reviewed by a team of experienced Toastmaster evaluators.

 

This is a great opportunity for organization leaders who need a little polish on their presentations. For managers who recognize that someone on their team needs some help, this is the training program that they have been waiting for. This is a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs to sharpen their pitch. Voyagers can provide a professional, outsider look at a speech and provide valuable suggestions to ensure successful communications.

 

For more information about the Executive Speech Evaluation program and/or to sign up for one of these limited availabilities, please contact Mark Shapiro at 619 249 7742 or at mshapiro@srs-techpr.com

San Diego’s Voyagers Toastmasters Launches the Executive Speech Evaluation
Event, Kudos

Mark Epstein Wins Area 12 International Speech Contest

Mark Epstein, long time member and recent President of Voyagers Toastmasters– one of San Diego’s most dynamic and experienced Toastmaster Cubs, was crowned the winner of the Area 12 Toastmaster International Speech Contest that was held March 16, 2013.

It was a tough contest, with lots of great speeches, but Mark Epstein made Voyagers proud as his speech took first place.  His touching and poignant speech about his sister grabbed the audience’s hearts and the speech judges’ ballots. He will be representing Voyagers and Area 12 at the upcoming Southern Division contest on May 5, 2013 to be held at Solar Turbines, downtown San Diego.