We have temporarily started virtual meetings due to COVID-19. Here is the link to Zoom:
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The meeting will start at 6:45 PM every Wednesday, but you can join anytime before 7:00. We do not take breaks, it means we should be done around 8 or 8:30, depending on the agenda.
us02web.zoom.us/j/86576034188?pwd=SFR2VVdLVXpyUVJUaTZNZGp2L1ZjUT09
The meeting will start at 6:45 PM every Wednesday, but you can join anytime before 7:00. We do not take breaks, it means we should be done around 8 or 8:30, depending on the agenda.
Answers to our most frequently asked questions.
What happens at a typical Power Speakers meeting?
* The meeting described below has been altered for online meetings during the pandemic. The meetings are approximately one hour in length and do not include a break. To accommodate the shortened time, there will usually be either a prepared speaker or an educational, but not both. If there is no educational or prepared speaker, the table topics session is extended. Evaluations follow the table topics session. *
Power Speakers meetings are 2 hours in length.
The meeting starts with introductions and an educational session for approximately 15-20 minutes. This presentation is usually done by a Club Officer or senior member of the club. The topics can range from speaking tips to information on creating a better club. Occasionally, we will have a formal business session during this time to deal with club matters.
The next 40-45 minutes, we have a series of prepared speakers, usually 1-3 people who are working on their Toastmasters manual.
After a 10-15 minute break, we move into the 2nd half of the meeting. Members from the club will evaluate the speeches based on the manual objectives for the speech being delivered. Table Topic Questions follow the evaluations. Table Topics are impromptu questions encouraging people to think on their feet. By the end of the evening, our goal is to have given everyone the chance to speak at least one time. We wrap up by evaluating the meeting.
* The meeting described below has been altered for online meetings during the pandemic. The meetings are approximately one hour in length and do not include a break. To accommodate the shortened time, there will usually be either a prepared speaker or an educational, but not both. If there is no educational or prepared speaker, the table topics session is extended. Evaluations follow the table topics session. *
Power Speakers meetings are 2 hours in length.
The meeting starts with introductions and an educational session for approximately 15-20 minutes. This presentation is usually done by a Club Officer or senior member of the club. The topics can range from speaking tips to information on creating a better club. Occasionally, we will have a formal business session during this time to deal with club matters.
The next 40-45 minutes, we have a series of prepared speakers, usually 1-3 people who are working on their Toastmasters manual.
After a 10-15 minute break, we move into the 2nd half of the meeting. Members from the club will evaluate the speeches based on the manual objectives for the speech being delivered. Table Topic Questions follow the evaluations. Table Topics are impromptu questions encouraging people to think on their feet. By the end of the evening, our goal is to have given everyone the chance to speak at least one time. We wrap up by evaluating the meeting.
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What is Pathways?
Pathways has replaced the manuals described below. Click the link to learn more. www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview What is a Competent Communicator Manual? How long will it take to complete? Every member is at a different communication level and completes the manual at their own pace, it can take a year to two years to complete a manual, based on club size and motivation of the member. There are 10 speeches in the manual that focus on speech development and practice. Some of the development areas include organization, vocal variety (volume, emphasis,etc) to using visual aids such as photos and charts or PowerPoint presentations. There are additional manuals to continue with once the Competent Communicator Manual is complete such as the Advanced Communication Manual. A club member will evaluate each speech and provide positive constructive feedback and encouragement. What is a Competent Leadership Manual? The Competent Leadership manual is sent when you join Toastmasters and focuses on different leadership skills in specified meeting or club roles. Roles can include Evaluator, Timer, Toastmaster, Language Evaluator (aka. Ah-Counter) and General Evaluator. You can complete the manual at your own own pace and work on it at the same time as working on the Competent Communication or Advanced Communication manuals. A club member will evaluate each role and provide positive constructive feedback and encouragement in the manual. |
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