Educational tip: 3Ps for being Toastmaster of the Evening

At this week's meeting, Humber Shores member Allan Madonik shared three tips, the 3Ps, for being the Toastmaster of the Evening and encouraged every member to try out the position. The tips were:

1) Preparation - The preparation is very easy at Humbershores. Templates for the agenda are already prepared. The Toastmaster must also ensure that speakers are prepared and have prepared their bio in advance. A theme for the evening is optional but is often chosen around holidays. It is a good idea to prepare quotes or other short transitional information as it can balance the meeting.

2) Promptness - The Toastmaster should come early and ensure that all details are complete and accounted for e.g. agendas, gavel, ribbons.

3) Presence - The Toastmaster should lead the applause. The prevailing attitude of the Toastmaster should be welcoming,enthusiastic and very professional. The Toastmaster should ensure that the lectern is occupied at all times and invite speakers with firm handshakes.

If you'd like to develop your public speaking skills check out one of our meetings. Humber Shores Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Palace Pier in the boardroom on level B1. Palace Pier is located at 2045 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto ON, M8V 2Z6. We love visitors!

Welcome to Humber Shores Toastmasters

Potluck, June 30, 2010

Come one and all to the Humber Shores Summer Potluck

You can invite your spouses, partners, relatives, friends, neighbours, whoever to celebrate the end of an amazing Toastmasters year and the beginning of another successful/fun year.

When: June 30, 2010

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Where: Palace Pier, 2045 Lakeshore Blvd, in the beautiful backyard overlooking the lake -behind the tennis court- If it rains we will meet, as usual, in the Boardroom, Level B1

Let us know the category of food you will bring by choosing from the list on the right. This is not a "VOTE", it simply allows us to create a list of foods available for the event.

To see the results of the selection so far, select, Show Results.

We look forward to seeing you.

Humber Shores Toastmasters at 22 Division Police Open House, May 8, 2010

Seeking Volunteers for Community Police Liaison Committee Open House

22 Division has graciously offered us a free table at their 22 Division Toronto Police Service/Community Police Liaison Committee's Open House.

This event will help Humber Shores spread the word about Toastmasters and help us acquire potential new members. It will give an opportunity to meet our community and our Police service.

When: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 22 Division Police Station, 3699 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON , M9A 1A2 on Bloor Street (just east of Six Points) Phone: 416-808-2200
Setup: 10:00 am

It is recommended that we arrive at 10:00 am to set up.

Logistics:

• The tables are approx 3' x 6' and we can utilize them in any manner we wish. Attached are pictures from last year to give us some ideas.
• The event will be held inside the garage if it is raining.

Volunteering:

• We need volunteers to set up the table (dress the table) and to clear up at the end of the event.
• Please let us know what shift you will be able to cover.
• For those who have already volunteered , please let us know what shift you would like to cover also.
• Of course, you may choose to stay for the whole event.

10:00 am setup
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm clear up and pack

Confirmed volunteers: Angela, Kathryn, April
Potential volunteers: Marie, Ron, Reg, Allan

Please let us know as soon as possible.

Best regards,

April

Humber Shores Toastmaster Member Induction Ceremony

New members are inducted into the Humber Shore Toastmaster's club. The following photographs represent recent induction ceremonies.

L-R: Reg, Scott, Karen and Liz

L-R: Edward, Ricardo, Vir and Reg

L-R: Reg and Erna

Fellow Toastmasters:

On behalf of the club, I would like to congratulate the following Humber Shores Members for their participation in last nights Division G Contest:

Mila Babic, Marie Madi, and Scott Audain



These three members did an amazing job advancing from club to area to division contest. Last night, all three participated.

Mila Babic finished first in the Evaluation Speech Contest. Marie Madi finished third in the International Speech Contest.

Congratulations to Mila, Marie, and Scott. It takes courage, dedication, and talent to compete in the Division Contest. You have all made us proud!

We all have an incentive to attend the District Conference as Mila will be competing in the Evaluation Speech Contest.

Regards,

Allan Madonik


Humber Shores Toastmasters