BeGe's Newsletter August 2016
Why Do We Have a Tall Tales Toastmasters Contest?
When someone asks me about details related to the Tall Tales contest, the question usually involves “Paul Bunyon” in the sentence. “Are we supposed to come up with a ‘Paul Bunyon’ type of fable?”
It took me a while to figure out how to answer that question. The answer is yes and no. Yes, in the fact that the objective is to use your imagination and develop and present a story you’ve created that has exaggerations and twists and turns. “No” because there is supposed to be a point to your story.
Storytelling is one of the most important aspects of public speaking. Not only do stories keep your audience glued to your message, but the process of creating stories takes time, patience and diligence. Once you become skilled at developing stories and presenting them, you will be much more able to make higher quality presentations at work. Even though you might not use a fictional story when presenting your latest architecture design, you will find that your experience in the Tall Tales competition would help you present the details of your architecture design work to your clients and firm, for example.
My point is that you should approach participation in the Tall Tales competition as an opportunity to practice your detailed story development and presentation skills. This opportunity will increase your speaking skills in other types of speeches, not just the next time you tell a humorous, exaggerated, make-believe story.
Gstm. (n.d.). Anatomy of a Winning Tall Tales Toastmasters Contest [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://georgesuttontoastmasters.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-winning-tall-tales-toastmasters-contest.html
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It took me a while to figure out how to answer that question. The answer is yes and no. Yes, in the fact that the objective is to use your imagination and develop and present a story you’ve created that has exaggerations and twists and turns. “No” because there is supposed to be a point to your story.
Storytelling is one of the most important aspects of public speaking. Not only do stories keep your audience glued to your message, but the process of creating stories takes time, patience and diligence. Once you become skilled at developing stories and presenting them, you will be much more able to make higher quality presentations at work. Even though you might not use a fictional story when presenting your latest architecture design, you will find that your experience in the Tall Tales competition would help you present the details of your architecture design work to your clients and firm, for example.
My point is that you should approach participation in the Tall Tales competition as an opportunity to practice your detailed story development and presentation skills. This opportunity will increase your speaking skills in other types of speeches, not just the next time you tell a humorous, exaggerated, make-believe story.
Gstm. (n.d.). Anatomy of a Winning Tall Tales Toastmasters Contest [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://georgesuttontoastmasters.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-winning-tall-tales-toastmasters-contest.html
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Toastmasters Officer's Training
Toastmaster's International semi-annual Training was hosted in Lacey mid June with make up sessions throughout District 32 in July.
VP -Education Second ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a club program meeting members' educational needs.
VP – Membership Official Third ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a program ensuring member retention and growth.
VP – Public Relations Fourth ranking club officer, responsible for developing and directing publicity informing members and the public about Toastmasters International.
Secretary Official Fifth ranking club officer, is responsible for club records and correspondence.
Treasurer Official Officer Sixth ranking club officer, responsible for club financial policies, procedures and controls.
Sergeant at Arms Seventh ranking club officer, responsible for club property management, meeting room preparation and hospitality. The sergeant at arms chairs the social and reception committee.
Toastmaster's International semi-annual Training was hosted in Lacey mid June with make up sessions throughout District 32 in July.
Mary Morrison President and Joan Newcomb VP Education
Attendees met fellow leaders from all over District 32. At each training, we learned about: Find Us on Facebook! ‐ Social media professional, Rebecca Reece, presented on how more new Toastmasters find our clubs through Facebook. She showed us how simple it is to create an active and interactive club Facebook page. Facebook will allow us the opportunity to showcase our club and members. Like our page TacomaBeGesToastmastersClub .
Bonnie Wright Sargent at Arms
Mentoring Magic ‐ Mentoring is one of the under‐appreciated keys to club success. We listened about how to develop and implement an effective mentoring program. If you are a new member you should have a Mentor, speak with an officer after a meeting to be introduced to someone.
Joan Newcomb VP Education and Myles Lasco VP Membership
Lost on the Internet - Pathways to the Information our Club Needs. As a Club Officer, we need to learn not only our officer role, but also where to find the information our club needs, and where to submit the data. We learned which websites to visit depending on what information we need...and where to submit the data to help our club be successful.
Moments of Truth: Guiding Clubs to Excellence ‐ In this discussion we heard about a club's struggle to thrive using Moments of Truth. Identify your club's strengths and areas for improvement Improve quality and fun of meetings and Implement best practices to improve common challenges that our clubs face
Information from District 32 Newsletter The View from 32 June 3, 2016 TLI Edition
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Attendees met fellow leaders from all over District 32. At each training, we learned about: Find Us on Facebook! ‐ Social media professional, Rebecca Reece, presented on how more new Toastmasters find our clubs through Facebook. She showed us how simple it is to create an active and interactive club Facebook page. Facebook will allow us the opportunity to showcase our club and members. Like our page TacomaBeGesToastmastersClub .
Bonnie Wright Sargent at ArmsMentoring Magic ‐ Mentoring is one of the under‐appreciated keys to club success. We listened about how to develop and implement an effective mentoring program. If you are a new member you should have a Mentor, speak with an officer after a meeting to be introduced to someone.
Joan Newcomb VP Education and Myles Lasco VP Membership Lost on the Internet - Pathways to the Information our Club Needs. As a Club Officer, we need to learn not only our officer role, but also where to find the information our club needs, and where to submit the data. We learned which websites to visit depending on what information we need...and where to submit the data to help our club be successful.
Moments of Truth: Guiding Clubs to Excellence ‐ In this discussion we heard about a club's struggle to thrive using Moments of Truth. Identify your club's strengths and areas for improvement Improve quality and fun of meetings and Implement best practices to improve common challenges that our clubs face
Information from District 32 Newsletter The View from 32 June 3, 2016 TLI Edition
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Treasurer Tidbit
Beginning with the October dues, Toastmasters International dues will be increasing $9 for every 6 months period we pay dues and there will no longer be a grace period. If you don't pay your dues on time, Toastmasters International will not recognize you as a member. In order to ensure that all members are in good standing and dues are paid by October 1, the treasurer will collect dues from August 19 - September 16. Mel West, BeGe's Treasurer
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Newsletter Submissions
Contribute to our Blog and Newsletter. Submit stories, ideas, articles, and experiences. Send content to begestm@gmail.com
Content is needed for next's months newsletter.
Please Submit Content by August 31st.
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Beginning with the October dues, Toastmasters International dues will be increasing $9 for every 6 months period we pay dues and there will no longer be a grace period. If you don't pay your dues on time, Toastmasters International will not recognize you as a member. In order to ensure that all members are in good standing and dues are paid by October 1, the treasurer will collect dues from August 19 - September 16. Mel West, BeGe's Treasurer
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Newsletter Submissions
Contribute to our Blog and Newsletter. Submit stories, ideas, articles, and experiences. Send content to begestm@gmail.com
Content is needed for next's months newsletter.
Please Submit Content by August 31st.
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OFFICER ROLES
Ever wonder what goes into making a Toastmasters Club run smoothly? The following are descriptions of the officer roles.
President "C.E.O." of this club, responsible for fulfilling the club's mission.VP -Education Second ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a club program meeting members' educational needs.
VP – Membership Official Third ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a program ensuring member retention and growth.
VP – Public Relations Fourth ranking club officer, responsible for developing and directing publicity informing members and the public about Toastmasters International.
Secretary Official Fifth ranking club officer, is responsible for club records and correspondence.
Treasurer Official Officer Sixth ranking club officer, responsible for club financial policies, procedures and controls.
Sergeant at Arms Seventh ranking club officer, responsible for club property management, meeting room preparation and hospitality. The sergeant at arms chairs the social and reception committee.
