Current Event:
Next Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 9th, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Where: EP5 CR131A
Tech Talkers (the MS2 Syracuse Toastmasters club) is holding a speech contest Tuesday, September 9th, from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm, in EP5 Conference Room 131. We would like to extend an invitation to everyone and anyone to attend. Not only will this make our hapless contestants even more nervous, it will also give you the chance to be a judge. Yes, any guest who attends can act as a judge for the contest. Don’t worry if you don’t know what the rules or criteria are because all of that will be explained during the meeting. As for the contest itself, see below for a description:
The Table Topics Contest – This is the contest that tests the impromptu speaking mettle of any Toastmaster. Each contestant is presented with a topic of a general nature, of which he/she will have had no prior knowledge. The contestant must speak on the topic for two-minutes, including giving an opinion or a conclusion. While one contestant is speaking, the others are asked to leave the room. They will not be told the topic until their turn, and the topic is the same for all contestants.
Through participation in the Toastmasters program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct meetings, manage a department or business, lead, delegate and motivate. Toastmasters provides an atmosphere of professional camaraderie with a focus on leadership and communication skills. Visit the next "Tech Talkers" Toastmaster meeting on Tuesday, July 8th in EP-5's CR131A from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For more information, contact
Beili Liu, x4392 or
Tim McIlroy, x1392
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters club for a fraction of the cost and have fun in the process?
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.
You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than 10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information, please see our membership information page.
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