Okefenokee Toastmasters Club #8269, Area 74, Division G, District 14 East.
Volume 7 Issue 8
August 2015
Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Lunch Hour Meetings: We meet at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus, James Dye Student Services Building , Room 108 on Wednesdays at noon. Membership: Open to anyone 18 years old and older.
Chartered in 1991
Officers for Okefenokee Toastmasters 2015-2016 President: Steve Pearce VP Education: Debbie Pearce VP Membership: Dennis O’Connor VP of Public Relations: Janice Williams Treasurer: Linda Zechmann
Tweets @Oketoast
Secretary: Shelly Bell Sergeant at Arms: Bud Montero
@Gr8SpeechWriter When making a speech, try to act normally - relaxed body language, eye contact, regular breathing ... pauses and emphasis. @ArveeRobinson Speaking Tip: The purpose of your speaking should be for the audience to learn something, think something, feel something and do something. @DeliverASpeech Your voice creates an impression. What kind of impression do you want to make? ✓Pitch ✓Inflection ✓pace ✓Articulation & Pronunciation
Lunch Hour Entertainment To be held at SGSC, Waycross Campus from noon till 1:00pm:
Evaluation Contest: August 5th Humorous Speech Contest: August 12th Quote of the Month “Dr. Albert Bandura … points out that to encourage people to attempt something they fear, you must provide rapid positive feedback that builds self– confidence. You achieve this by providing short-term, specific easy, and low-stakes goals that specify the exact steps a person should take. Take complex tasks and make them simple; long tasks and make them short; vague tasks and make them specific; and high-stakes tasks and make them risk free.” Influencer, by Joseph Grenny et al; page 132.
Word Power One role of the Grammarian at a Toastmasters club is to listen and give feedback on the usage of the English language and bring a word of the day. These are some words we have used at our meetings: Allegiant (adj.)- faithful, loyal Arduous (adj.) - difficult, tiring Gauche (adj.) - socially awkward Severity (noun): harshness
Role of Club Secretary The Secretary is the custodian of club records: 1. Maintains membership roster. 2. Keeps club files. 3. Records meeting minutes. 4. Greets members and guests. 5. Attends club executive meetings. 6. Attends Club Officers’ training. 7. Handles club correspondence. 8. Arranges for assistance when needed. We welcome our newest member, Kathi Murray. Our club President, Steve Pearce, presented Kathi with her Toastmasters badge on July 22nd. She’s excited about her membership; she has jumped right in by participating in Table Topics. Ideas for Attracting New Members
Invite someone.
Invite people in the news to visit.
Make prospective members feel important.
Circulate the club’s newsletter widely.
Mail letters or make personal contact with local businesses.
Network with coworkers, friends & family.
Use billboards.
Place pamphlets in doctors’ offices, hospitals, cafeterias, libraries.
Form/Join a Speakers’ Bureau.
Connect with Us
Email us: oketoast8269@gmail.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oketoast
Check out our club website: http://okefenokee.toastmastersclu bs.org
Each One, Bring One Our goal for 2015 –2016 is to double our membership. “Each one, bring one” means we need each member to introduce one new member to our educational, informative, and fun club. Let’s do it!
CHARTER MEMBERS: John Penland (Sponsor), Andrew Slocum, Joe Gant, Harry D. Dixon, Jr., Carolyn Morton (Akins), Phil Wysong, C.J. Broome, Paul O’Cain, James C. Bunch, W.F. Stephens, Jeanette Stipe, Tom Strickland, Fred Barber, John Karew, Reuben Flanders, E. Nash Williams, Jerri Davis, Doris Germano, Andy Spivey, Audrey West, and Margaret Park. Compiled by Janice Williams.