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Sheryl Roush to Inspire on October 23

Sheryl Roush, a world-renowned public speaker, who got her start in our very own Voyagers Club, will be speaking at the Voyagers Toastmasters meeting this Thursday October 23, coinciding with the grand finale of the current Speechcraft program. Sheryl has accomplished the highest communication and leadership designations and honors that Toastmasters has to offer.

Come see how a Pro does it!

Since joining Voyagers in 1987, her journey of over 3,000 presentations

  • has taken her to speak in 10 countries,
  • to keynoting 7 nations in the Middle East,
  • to open on stage for Marie Osmond and Marvin Hamlisch,
  • to follow Olivia Newton-John, and Suze Orman,
  • and keynote close for actress Geena Davis….

For more about Sheryl’s background, take a look at her bio: Sheryl Roush-BIO

All are welcome to join us Thursday October 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Cafe Coyote in Old Town. There is no meeting room fee for guests.

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October 2 2014: Vice President of Education’s Report

The theme for October 2, Week 2 of SpeechCraft set by our Toastmaster Trisha Landoni was “Safari: Part 2 – The Honey Badger” (see the link for more information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg ).
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The theme for SpeechCraft week 1 was “Safari: Part 1 – The Termite”.   Week 3 of SpeechCraft is coming up and the theme is “Safari: Part 3 – Have Whey There”.  (I may have gotten that wrong.  It could be “Half Way They’re”.)

The awards from October 2 SpeechCraft Week 2:

Best Table Topics – Manshu Agarwal and his 70’s suit
Best Evaluator – Terry Hewins
Most Improved – Jessica Walton
Best Speaker – Lynn Parker

Jane Flaherty delivered a highly informative speech on how to evaluate a speech. Her presentation and handout are available at the Voyagers Toastmasters website as a downloadable supplementary resource.

See you there this Thursday!

Meeting

September 25 2014: President’s Report

Hello Fellow Toastmasters!

There is never a shortage of people looking to better themselves, thus bettering their situation.

Thursday Sept. 25th marked the first weekly meeting of the 5 week Toastmasters ‘Speechcraft’.

Our goal was to find 5 people for 5 weeks; and thanks to our membership getting the word out, we have 7. (clap it up!)

Lynn and Carol have jumped right in and will give speeches next week while Rick is on the schedule for the following week.

Michelle, Coco, Bernie and Delores round out our Speechcraft participants.  There is still room for one more.  If you know of someone that is on the fence, feel free to encourage them to join us next Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 am for our next meeting.

Aside from our meeting being an amazing example of what a Toastmasters meeting can bring to it’s members,  our three speakers all focused on topics aimed at the new speaker.  Jerry Marino – Fear of speaking to a group, Terry Hewins used a Powerpoint presentation and a handout on how to choose a topic and Jane Diaz gave a VERY FUNNY ‘Icebreaker’ speech as an example for those giving icebreakers next week.

Here is how YOU voted  this week:

  • Best Topics: Bernie Locsin- Wahoo, our new Speechcraft participant!
  • Most Improved: Jane Diaz
  • Best Evaluator: Beth Bateman
  • Best Speaker went to Terry Hewins!

Congratulations and we will see you next Thursday.

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Speechcraft is Coming, Fall 2014

Voyagers will be starting a 5 week Speechcraft Program on Thursday mornings from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. starting September 25, 2014 through October 25, 2014.

Please share the following information and help us find Speechcraft participants. Tell your friends and acquaintances and post to your social media. Maybe someone you know has an interest in improving their public speaking but has been waiting for the right opportunity! You may download the Speechcraft flyer (PDF) by clicking on the image link below:

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SAN DIEGO, CA –

Voyagers Toastmasters (http://voyagerstmclub.org/) will hold a Speechcraft Workshop open to anyone interested in improving their public speaking and communications skills.

The Speechcraft workshop will be held Thursday mornings from 7:00 – 8:30 AM and runs for five consecutive weeks starting September 25, 2014 through October 23, 2014. Sessions will be held at the Café Coyote Restaurant, in Old Town, 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego CA 92110.  The cost of the workshop is $36 and includes all materials.

Speechcraft is a series of short, practical sessions in public speaking for those looking to overcome anxiety or to improve communication skills. Attendees will be a part of a learning, supportive and friendly environment. This will also be an opportunity to meet new people, network, while learning about Toastmasters International educational programs (http://www.toastmasters.org/).

In addition, attendees of the Speechcraft program will:

  • Learn to present your ideas with confidence
  • Develop public speaking skills using 6 key elements
  • Practice relating to your audience and building trust

The interactive sessions will include Table Topics, which will allow attendees to give impromptu speeches on various topics. In addition to the opportunity to practice speaking, attendees will hear impromptu and prepared speeches from Voyager Toastmasters (http://voyagerstmclub.org/) members. The speaking and listening skills developed during Speechcraft help develop attendee confidence in both social and career speaking situations.

Speechcraft participants may apply their workshop fee towards Toastmasters membership, and any speeches performed during that workshop will also count towards advancement in the Toastmasters Program.

For more information and to sign up – contact Felicia Douglis, fdouglis@hiringprep.com, (619) 992-9369.


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Jerry Marino’s Wrapper

What a great meeting on Thursday. As promised, professional speaker and Voyager member Sheryl Roush gave a great speech and showed us The Heart of a Toastmaster…especially a Voyager Toastmaster. Sheryl recounted her start-to-finish story of how she delivered her first speech in tears to her current success as a professional speaker, author, and mentor. Since that first terrifying Ice Breaker Sheryl has delivered over 3,000 speeches in ten different countries and become a published author in the process. The message of Sheryl’s speech was to participate actively in Toastmasters because as our dear Helen Blanchard said “If you get everything out of Toastmasters that you can, you’ll never get out of Toastmasters”.

And what great performances from our speechcrafters. Accomplished icebreakers from Carmen Yu and Alaina Lockwood and excellent evaluation by Sarah Deems. In addition Mary Porter graced us with her presence and don’t you know she won Table Topics. What a motivating and inspiring meeting all around.

 

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Speechcraft included the presence of many veteran (“old”) Toastmasters including Mary Porter, Jerry Marino and Terry Hewins – part of the team that originally created Voyagers and have guided it it through its ups and downs. Joining them are Sheryl Roush, Jim Tucker and Teresa Kuffel

 

 

 

 

 

There are still a few who haven’t paid their dues and renewed their TM membership. Please take care of that now. They are $63 for club and Toastmasters International, $65 if paid by credit or debit card. You can pay at next meeting or send your dues to 1160 Hunter Street, San Diego, CA 92103.

Welcome new member Sarah Deems!

We have our final Speechcraft session this coming week. Mike Ruthenberg is giving an educational presentation on “Your Body Speaks – Presentation Gestures and Movement” and more icebreakers and evaluations by speechcrafters!

See you Thursday for speechcraft “graduation”.