E-Newsletter - November 2008

In this issue:

• Better Speaking Series Kicks off
• Regional Conference information
• Area Contest Winners
• Member Spotlight
• Officer Meeting Notes

2008 - 2009 Educational Program

As an educational initiative for the Toastmaster year 2008 – 2009, starting at our November 24th meeting, we will be presenting the “Better Speaker Series”.  This series contains ten modules, each one focusing on a different aspect of public speaking.  The modules contain practical tips that will benefit all club members, regardless of their speaking level within Toastmasters. The modules include:

1. Beginning Your Speech
2. Concluding Your Speech
3. Take The Terror Out of A Talk
4. Impromptu Speaking
5. Selecting Your Topic
6. Know Your Audience
7. Organizing Your Speech
8. Creating an Introduction
9. Preparation and Practice
10. Using Body Language

For more information on the “Better Speaker Series” or if you would like to present a module, please contact Ellis Ann Seip at: 763-7212 ext. 2784

District 38 2008 Fall Conference

Building Blocks - Back to Basics

Desmond, Great Valley, Malvern, PA
November 21-22, 2008

Sure to be fun and inspiring!  If you have never attended a district conference, here is your chance!
More information, schedule of events and registration at:
http://www.tmdistrict38.org

Area 28 Contest Winners

The area Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests were held at Gannett Fleming this year.

The first place winners were:
Sam van Eman for Humorous Speech
John Lengel for Table Topics

The second place winners went to Gannett Fleming Toastmasters members:
Marlene Macauley for Humorous Speech
And Kevin Biglin for Table Topics

Congratulations to all the winners!

Member Spotlight – Delores McArthur

Q:  What is your current job and responsibilities at Gannett Fleming?  
A:  I work for Corporate Data Resources (CDR) as a Deputy Project Manger and am responsible for the corporate resume system and corporate project profiles.  I’m also working with Kate Berrigan, Manager of the CDR group on the “new” Project Data System with rollout to occur mid-November. 

Q:  How long have you been in Toastmasters and what leadership positions have you held? 

A:  Ten years. I have been VP Public Relations, VP Education (three times), President – the club was President’s Distinguished that year, Area Governor, Division G Governor for two years – both years the Division was President’s Distinguished. 

Q:  What are some of the benefits of being involved in Toastmasters at the Area, Division, and District levels? 

A:  At the area level you become directly involved with the clubs because you are responsible for visiting the clubs and making recommendations for club growth and improvements.  At the Division and District level you have the opportunity to improve your leadership skills.  At all levels you meet new Toastmasters and experience the differences in club meetings. 

Q:  Who's one of your favorite speakers? 

A:  My favorite Toastmaster speaker would have to be Dr. Dilip and public speaker would currently be Barrack Obama!!!

Officer Meeting Notes:

New Business

• Dino gave a status on the membership renewals. We currently have 17 members.
• We discussed whether or not to change the current Toastmaster meeting schedule. With no speeches scheduled for the next two meetings, we decided to change the schedule to bi-weekly. When demand for giving speeches increases to a level that can’t be accommodated through the three speeches time slots, we will switch back to weekly meetings.
• The newsletter schedule is being changed to bi-monthly. A newsletter will be sent this month.
• Ellis Ann has made up a schedule for the Better Speaker series. Delivery of the speeches will begin on November 24.

Upcoming events:

• November 21-22, District 38 Fall Conference, Desmond in Malvern, PA
• November 22, District 38 Table Topics and Humorous Speech Contest, Desmond in Malvern, PA