March 23, 2015 Club Meeting

Chamber Speakers Circle Toastmasters

March 23, 2015

Attendees: Samya, David K., Suzanne, Chris and Joe

Guests: Jug and Maria

Theme of the day:  Spring

Joe was the Toastmaster; Suzanne was the General Evaluator; and Chris was the Timer.

Samya started the meeting by introducing the guests and making announcements.  She announced the possible split of Toastmasters District 4 and will make further announcements and the plans are finalized.

Speaker #1:  Samya:  Advanced Manual Series, “Presentation and Practice”

Samya gave an excellent speech on how to give a good presentation and practice for the desired results.  She is giving her first presentation on May 27^th.  Samya shared the following ideas:

1.  Practice is key.  Practice your ideas and not the words.  Memorize the opening and the ending.
2.   From where are you speaking?  Do you have a lectern, a stage, etc. or a constricted space?  Always use your space to your advantage. 
3. Who is your audience?  Speak to them so that you are understood. 
4.  Microphone?  Have a microphone if the room is large so that you are heard with ease. 
5.  What is the room condition?  The lighting, noise level, etc. are very important considerations.
6.   Visuals are very effective and more memorable.

“Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity.”

Evaluator:  Since the group was small in number, we had a round table evaluation for Samya’s speech.  It was an excellent presentation with valuable ideas for us to utilize as we prepare to give a presentation.  The information was concise and to the point.  It was presented in an organized manner that was easy to follow.  The ending quote summarized the essence of her speech and high-lighted the meaning.  Samya’s voice tends to be soft at times so it important that she projects her voice.  Samya knew this subject well and appeared well prepared.    

Samya asked for the guests remarks and then closed the meeting.