Shreveport Toastmasters Club 718

Our Toastmasters Club 718 is meeting from Noon to 1 PM today, April 3, 2023. We meet at the Beaird Tower downtown, 330 Marshall Street on Floor 3 in the Board Room. 1. Plan to attend in person or 2. Via Zoom Zoom ID: 860 5795 7252 Pscd: 1234
Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86057957252?pwd=dHoyVUIxSTFhTjZoTENVYm51dmtiZz09
I. Presiding Officer……………………………………………….…….…...…….…Sherwood Jones
Welcome Visitors / Call one person to do Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance,and Mission Statement. State who timer is and how colors will be shown.
Mission Statement:The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Introduction of Toastmaster of the Day…………….....Ken Wimer
Introduction of Roles
Ah-Counter/Grammarian………………………………..Elaine Gibbs
Introduction of the Word of the Day
Charisma Noun [ka-rih-zmah] Personal attractiveness or magnetism that enables one to influence others; charm inspiring devotion. For ex., “His predecessor lulled people into trusting him with charisma and magic.
Introduction of Speakers:
Speaker 1: “Invulnerable” (5-7 mins) ……..……..Sherwood Jones
Call for Timer’s Report ……….….…….…….………….…...…..Lee Hearn
Speaker 2: K.I.S.S. (3-5 minutes) Vocal variety speech………..…Bill McCollum
Call for Timer’s Report …………………………………..Lee Hearn­
Voting
Introduction of Table Topics:
Table Topics ……………………………………………………...…..Hazel Cotton
Call for Timer’s Report ……………………………………….…...Lee Hearn­
Toastmaster Introduces General Evaluator
General Evaluator ………………………………………………...Hazel Cotton
Introduction of Evaluators:
Evaluator # 1: ……………………………………………………………...…..(Open)
Evaluator # 2: ………………………………………………………………….Paige Redfield
G.E. Calls for Timer’s Report ……………………………………….…………Lee Hearn
Voting
Ah Counter/Grammarian …………………………………..….…..Elaine Gibbs
Presentation of Awards ……………………...….…..….…... Lee Hearn
G.E. Evaluation of Meeting ……………………………….……..Hazel Cotton
II. Business Meeting / Announcements (VP Ed / President)……………Ken Wimer
Adjourn Meeting (President) Quote of the Day ……Sherwood Jones
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking then pave another one!” Dolly Parton

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Shreveport Toastmasters Club 718 now takes appointments on their Page.

Plan to join us for Toastmasters today from Noon to 1 PM, either in person, or via Zoom. All the information you need is at the top of today’s agenda.

Shreveport Toastmaster Club is having an Open House on this Monday, October 18th from 12 to 1pm CDT on zoom and in-person. The flyer is attached and info is pasted below. Come and see what how much fun a Toastmaster meeting is and the many ways you can reach your full potential. Please let other's who may be interested know about this opportunity and post this to your social media.

Thanks,

Cathy McLelland, VP ED

318-469-9556

"It's not just about Public Speaking!"

Shreveport Toastmaster’s Club #718 presents an

Open House

Monday, Oct 18th, from 12-1 pm CDT

For people who want to:

Become excellent public speakers, all the way up to professional speakers,

Learn skills such as leadership, management, coaching, persuasion/sales, visionary communication, innovative planning, using humorous speech, collaboration, and forming strategic relationships,

Create podcasts,

Have websites,

Write books,

Develop a business in the public eye...

And, grow into the best self you can envision-- all while networking, making new friends and having a great time!!!

**Award-Winning Keynote Speaker by Film Maker and Professor Sherwood Jones

**Powerpoint Introductory Toastmaster Presentation by Financial Advisor Bill McCollum

*$5 Club Fee waived for any new member who joins!

On Zoom and In-Person at:

Beaird Tower, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 330 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101

Zoom ID: 868 9338 7810

Passcode: 1234

or click on
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86893387810?pwd=QlAxN0NtVFNFUjQ5L0NEUmlZM05EUT09

For more info, contact Cathy McLelland 318-469-9556 [email protected]

Reminder about our Zoom meeting tomorrow (Monday June 8):

The meeting will start around 11:50am, if you'd like to come a little
early to chat. Below is the meeting information. Hope to see you there!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83276913539

Meeting ID: 832 7691 3539

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That's quite the strategy! 😏 Find better strategies at your local Toastmasters meeting. We meet every Monday 12-1pm!

Happy Wednesday!

Congratulations to Sherwood Jones who won 1st Place this weekend in the district speech contest!

I think this is true for anyone, not just leaders!

Happy Wednesday. Here are some O words to try using. Have you ever used the word odoriferous? I'm not sure I've ever heard it and definitely have not used it!

For what it's worth, to find these words, I look at a list of SAT words online!

Important Update!
This coming Monday, March 18, Shreveport Toastmasters Club 718 will host our 12-1pm meeting in two places: 330 Marshall Street (as we had been before the stay-at-home order) as well as on Zoom (as we have been during the order).

If you would like to come to the in-person meeting, please go to 330 Marshall Street in downtown Shreveport, to the 3rd floor board room.

If you would rather continue to attend virtually, we will still host the meeting on Zoom. Stay tuned for the Meeting ID (or message me here, or email [email protected] to be put on the list)!

Hope to see you soon, one way or another!

Giving a speech should not be a drag.
With a plan, you've got it in the bag!
So don't fret, don't fear.
The solution is clear.
Visit Toastmasters, do not lollygag!

In the form AABBA, this is considered a limerick. Did you know today is Limerick Day?

Meeting reminder! Tomorrow (Monday May 11) we will meet on ZOOM once again, from 12-1pm. Our meeting ID this week is 832 7691 3539. All are welcome; you don't need to be in the Shreveport area! We start around 11:50am, if anyone wants to stop by early to chat. See you then!

If you've always been curious about Toastmasters, we'd love to have you as a guest. We meet every Monday from 12-1pm. Currently on Zoom, and starting soon, back in person in downtown Shreveport! If speaking in front of people makes you nervous, anxious, or downright scared, we can help!

This week's meeting was another success! Many of our members went with a Star Wars theme because the meeting fell on May 4 (May the Fourth be with you!).

Our Best Speaker was Paige Redfield (top right), who spoke about being a protégé.
Our Best Evaluator was Ken Wimer (bottom).
Our Best Table Topics response was from Lee Hearn (3rd row, 1st face), who responded to the Yoda quote "Do or do not; there is no try."

I hope you'll join us next Monday from 12-1pm on Zoom!

On a related note: Monday May 18, we plan to move to a hybrid style of meeting. Some members will continue to attend via Zoom, and others will meet at the Beaird Foundation at 330 Marshall Street in downtown Shreveport, in our previous location. More information as that date gets closer!

You're invited! Tomorrow (Monday) 12-1pm Central, we'll be meeting on Zoom. Feel free to sit back, relax, and observe, or jump in and participate. We'd love to have you!

Our meeting ID this week is 832-7691-3539. I usually open us up around 11:50, in case anyone wants to come early to chat. Hope to see a few new faces!

Happy Birthday to our Shreveport Toastmasters Club!
We are 71 years old today!

I like nestling on my brown leather sofa; what about you?