Thank you executives, members and guests who came out last night for the Area 23 Speech Contest! The night was a roller-coaster ride -- full of amazing speeches and great people! A big thank you to our chair and all the judges and volunteers who helped put this together! All the contestants did a wonderful job in delivering their speeches and evaluations -- but an extra big CONGRATULATIONS to Jay Kiew for coming in first for the International Speech Contest and Lu Li for her win in the Evaluations Contest! Good luck to both of you in the Division Speech Contest on April 26!!! :D Make sure to check out the photos from our event! Congratulations to Mr. Jon Walker as well for being named Area Governor tonight! It's been an evening full of wins! :) Thanks again to all the guests and members who came out to our club elections! It was an evening filled with wonderful speeches, as well as thoughtful and humorous nominations and pitches. A big thank you for the outgoing executives for all the work, time and effort they put into the club this year.
And now for the introduction of our new executives... (drum roll) President - Kristina Solyom Vice-President - Jenson Leung VP Education - Cass Chan VP Membership - Arash Narchi VP Public Relations - Christina Wong VP Treasurer - Ismail Sergeant-at-Arms - Nanami Oki A big hand for our new executive committee! I'm very excited to be working with everyone here as well, and this upcoming year for WGTM should be A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!
2/13/2012
THE "SPEAKING EASY" NIGHTJoin us for this reading break week's external meeting! Enjoy a night of food, beverages, table topics, and games! This is a great chance to mingle with members and guests outside of our formal meetings. Kristy and Shannon have graciously offered to host the event at their place! More details will be sent via email, and at our Valentine's Meeting (February 15).
Where? Kristy's Place When? Wednesday, February 22 @ 6:30pm Food? Yes. Fun? Yes. Should you come? ...Yes. :) For more information, please contact Cass (6046181948) or Kristy (7788086615). RSVP by February 21.
9/18/2011
List of Public Speaking ResourcesHello Fellow Toastmasters!
As VP Ed, I've taken the liberty of compiling a list of public speaking educational resources that you may find useful for furthering your skills. I will try to update and post reviews when I find time. Public Speaking Tips and Advice Title: The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking Author: Dale Carnegie What is it About? Practical and plain public speaking advice. Covers a wide breadth of topics. This book contains the foundation for the Dale Carnegie speaking courses which have been completed by millions of people. Who Should Read it? Novice speakers or anyone whose fear of speaking leads them to believe that they cannot excel as a speaker. Title: Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers Author: James Humes What is it About? 21 chapters averaging about 10 pages each. Each chapter introduces one simple speaking technique. Historical and contemporary examples are used throughout. Who Should Read it? Speakers looking to elevate their speechwriting and delivery from good to great. Title: Better Beginnings: How to Capture Your Audience in 30 Seconds Author: Carmen Taran What is it About? One-of-a-kind! An engaging and thorough treatment for one of the most essential public speaking skills -- how to open your speech. Who Should Read it? Every speaker will benefit from this book, whether you speak with visuals or off the cuff, to investors or children. Title: Thank You For Arguing Author: Jay Heinrichs What is it About? Reveals a collection of time-tested tools which will make you a better speechwriter and a better speaker. Who Should Read it? All speakers will benefit from understanding the simple, yet not-so-obvious techniques for persuasion and persuasive speech writing. Presentation Design Title: Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery Author: Garr Reynolds What is it About? Bestseller which teaches presentation design. Emphasizes designing around the message rather than designing around the slides. Includes numerous full-color examples of slides, both good and bad. Who Should Read it? Every speaker, particularly those who want to break free from the "Death by Powerpoint" mold. Title: Universal Principles of Design Author: William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler What is it About? Elegantly written and thought-provoking. Packed with creative ideas for improving your presentations. A classic reference! Who Should Read it? Speakers who want to learn from related disciplines of design, psychology, and usability, and anyone fascinated to understand the world around them. Title: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations Author: Nance Duarte What is it About? The book on effective visual presentations from the expert whose design firm created the graphics for Al Gore's Oscar-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. Who Should Read it? Everyone who wants a classic reference text for presentation design. You'll read this again and again. Title: Multimedia Learning Author: Richard E. Mayer What is it About? An academic review of cognitive research which provides guidelines for the design of visual presentation aids. Who Should Read it? Teachers, trainers, instructors, and speaking coaches who want to understand the cognitive theory behind modern slide design. Title: Clear and to The Point: 8 Psychological Principles for Compelling PowerPoint Presentations Author: Stephen Kosslyn What is it About? Well-written book full of practical tips and techniques that can be applied immediately to design your slides more effectively. Who Should Read it? All speakers who want their visuals to complement and reinforce their message. Speaking as a Business, Business Speeches Title: The Wealthy Speaker: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business Author: Jane Atkinson What is it About? An insider's view of professional speaking with loads of tips and insights for positioning yourself in the industry. Who Should Read it? Established speakers ready to take the next step professionally and new speakers who are curious about the possibilities. Title: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Author: Chip Heath and Dan Heath What is it About? Best-selling business book delivers on its promise to show how to communicate your ideas so that they will be remembered. Who Should Read it? All speakers with a message that they want the audience to remember. In short, everyone. |
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