Barnum Square Toastmasters

Want to become a better speaker?  Enhance your leadership skills?

The Barnum Square Toastmasters Club invites you to attend our next scheduled meeting to fulfill your goals.  These dynamic, award winning, Barnum Square Toastmaster Club members will provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment for you.  Every member has the opportunity to develop and improve their communication and leadership skills.

Barnum Square Toastmasters meet every Tuesday, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM in the Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, on the lower level (follow signs for the "Bethel Senior Center".) We gather for our “meet and greet” set-up at 11:45 AM. The meeting and educational program starts at 12:00 PM (noon) sharp and adjourns at 1:00 PM.

Price: - see our website for a complete breakdown
Fees are: $20 - New Member Packet: $27 - International dues, paid semi-annually (pro-rated for new members to the month they join): $6 - Local Club dues, paid semi-annually. Total dues = $33 semi-annually after initial payment.

Visit our Club web site for more information about the Barnum Square Toastmasters Club: http://barnum-square-tm.com/default.aspx

Individuals wishing to tackle their fear of public speaking, improve their ability to think on their feet, learn how to communicate clearly, and develop into competent leaders are welcome to visit a meeting to see what we're all about. Experienced speakers are welcomed to come polish both their communication and leadership skills.

We would be happy to answer any questions you might have about Toastmasters either before or after the meeting. You may also contact us with any immediate questions.

For information about Toastmasters International please visit: Check out the TI website at http://www.toastmasters.org for more information.

Become a better speaker. Put more confidence in your presentations. Enhance your leadership skills through informative and persuasive communications.

Some people join Toastmasters to overcome their fear of public speaking while others join to enhance their speaking and leadership skills ... building skills for the future. Why will you join Barnum Square Toastmasters?

Upcoming Special Events:

Fall Speech Contest. Evaluation & Humorous Speech Contests

Humorous Speech Contest

Objective:
Contestants will deliver an original speech with a clearly evident theme that uses humor to enhance the value and purpose.

Time: 5 - 7 minutes, +/- 30 seconds

Humorous Speech Contest Scoring
(Ballot Synopis)

Evaluation Speech Contest

Objective:
Contestants will give a 2 - 3 minute Evaluation of a target speech given by a preselected Toastmaster. All contestants will be give an evaluation of the same target speech.

Time: 2 - 3 minutes, ± 30 seconds

Evaluation Speech Contest Scoring
(Ballot Synopsis)

Area A-4 contest will be held

Where: John D. Verdere Library, Wooster School
             91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT
When: Wednesday September 30, 2009,
            Doors open at 6:45PM, Briefings at 7:00PM, Contest starts at 7:30PM
Cost: $0
Hosted by: WestConn Toastmasters Club
Food: Light Refreshments

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Division A contest will be held

Where: East Fishkill Library
             348 Rte-376, Hopewell Junction, NY (845-221-9943)
When: Friday, October 9, 2009
            Doors open at 5:45PM, Briefings at 6:10PM, Contest starts at 6:30PM
Cost: Optional; $1 suggested
Hosted by: ???
Food: Light Refreshment

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November 7, 2009 District Fall Conference
hosted by Division D at TBD

• District 53 Evaluation Speech Contest (Morning)

   

• District 53 Humorous Speech Contest (Evening Banquet)

   

The Winner of the District 53 Humorous Speech Contest will be invited to present his/her winning speech at the Region VII Humor Showcase at the Region VII Conference TBD

Any of these contests are opportunities to hear & see great speakers in action!

Welcome to the Barnum Square Toastmasters!