Who still remembers this British improvisation show? Daniel does, and it inspired him to host a very special episode of Table Topics. One of the most humourous ones we’ve ever had!
This is the task: Jalesh (left) and Karnan (right) have to enact a conversation, while the first word of each sentence has to start with the next letter in the alphabet. Daniel picks a letter to start with (B) and chooses a situation (the contestants have just had a car accident). Opening line: “Bro!”
Welcome to U-CAN-SPEAK, Sheetal! Daniel presenting her new member kit.
Another new member kit for Ivy, with the Competent Communication and Competent Leadership manuals
Timm has completed the advanced manual on Interpersonal Communication. Daniel shaking hands again, this time presenting an Advanced Spirit of Success Certificate from Toastmasters New Zealand.
Being the VP Education is not easy. We’ve already known this. It’s not just the scheduling, the programme planning, dealing with unexpected no-shows, making sure that everyone is given the educational opportunities they’re looking for, Continue reading “The certificate is in my face!”→
What are effective techniques to defend yourself against provocative or imprudent interjections? Here are the results of tonight’s mentoring: rhetorical martial arts!
Andy’s speech project tonight, from the Professional Speaker advanced manual, was to deliver an inspiring keynote address. Andy’s message “Aspire to Inspire before we Expire”
Rachel acting as the energetic chair of tonight’s meeting
Grammarian Jess is satisfied with everyone’s usage of the word of the day, back talk.
Congratulations! VP Education Timm presents Joanna’s Spirit of Success certificate in recognition of the first five speeches Joanna gave
Three great speeches, an educational mentoring session, very fun Table Topics and helpful evaluations made this meeting another exciting event at U-CAN-SPEAK.
Our great Toastmaster of this meeting: Sam
At U-CAN-SPEAK, we recognise all speakers with a big round of applause. At first, you’ll be applauded for your effort, later for your skill.
Challenges are there to be overcome. What began with a room booking clash, a sick contestant and a few no shows of contest functionaries turned out to become an outstanding area conference! It was exceptional teamwork among U-CAN-SPEAK members that impressed guests from the five other clubs in Area G6 and from the Division.
Yes, we had fun, indeed!
Five participants in the Table Topics Competition with Daniel from U-CAN-SPEAK Toastmasters right in the centre.
Our humourous contestant Joanna: no doubt she is the first person to compete in an area contest five weeks (!!!) after joining Toastmasters.
Congratulations to Sam for completing the first five speeches in the CC manual and thus earning a Spirit of Success Award. Our camera, however, seems to prioritise the back of a head in the audience.
Stephanie has completed the first five projects from the CC manual. Congratulations from VP Education Timm (handshake) and World President George Yen (personal – not photocopied – signature!).
Julius, clear-shaven with a $300 electric shaver (that he got virtually for free), shares his secrets of the elusive wealth.
Evaluator Amy highlights the strong points in Julius’ speech and presents suggestions for further improvement.
The U-CAN-SPEAK Club is looking back to an extremely successful year:
Akshay, VP Public Relations, highlighted the very successful promotion of the club on campus during clubs’ days and open nights. As Dwayne detailed in his membership report, with gaining 22 new members in the current year, U-CAN-SPEAK is the third most attractive Toastmasters club to new members in all of New Zealand! The club also succeeded with increasing the student proportion among its members significantly. VP Education Timm shared the great news that of all 300 Toastmasters clubs in the country, the U-CAN-SPEAK Club belongs to the top 10 best performing Toastmasters clubs, having earned the highest possible recognition President’s Distinguished Club after only 10 months! Continue reading U-CAN-SPEAK: A Unique Success Story→
Meeting Theme: Photo Manipulation. Tonight, VP Education Timm had the honour to present the very first Advanced Spirit of Success Certificate to a member of the U-CAN-SPEAK Toastmasters Club. With his speech “An Illustrated History of the Land of Israel”, Greg completed all five assignments of the advanced manual “The Entertaining Speaker”. Well done Greg! Continue reading Toastmistresses National?!→
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