CONGRATULATIONS!!

If you are reading this,

you you have taken a very

important step by

staying in this club, Treasure Coast

Toastmasters. This in itself takes

courage! To walk into a room full

of strangers, admit that you need to

overcome your fears of public

speaking. Toastmasters

International is just that, there are

clubs all over the world and you may

visit them in your travels as there is

one in almost every city.

In this room you will not be judged,

you will be evaluated and supported.

This is a big difference compared to

the world outside of our club door.

Your success is our business. After

joining, you will progress through

different stages. You as well as we

will notice great changes. When you

are evaluated following your

speeches, it is for “your own good”.

We give you praise, way to improve

what may not have been proper

usage of words or gestures and last

but not least advice how to improve

your “rough edges”.

Membership in Toastmasters has led

many people forward into success.

Learning leadership skills may very

well polish your interview skills to

land that perfect job. You will

develop listening skills to possibly

rocket your future. Your writing

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ISSUE 1 2012 VOLUME 1

Treasure Coast Toastmasters

focus SPEAK, LISTEN AND TALK CONFIDENTLY

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 29, 2012 – 7pm

COME AND JOIN US!

GUESTS ARE WELCOME It is that time of year again, Treasure Coast Toastmasters to deliver Halloween speeches! So put on your costumes, grab your candy sack, and come prepared to have good old spooky fun! Our raffle this time will include winning a pack of Halloween movie classics!

skills will also develop. Members

have gone on to become radio

announcers, public speakers and

authors and candidates for office.

Even love has blossomed between

several members of clubs. Who

knows where you will end up – just

by taking the first step through the

doors to the club! Become who you

want to be, present a message, and

join in!

I would suggest coming regularly.

Feel free to bring your friends, your

family and whoever would like an

entertaining hour. Look forward to

many new friendships, togetherness,

much laughter, and improving your

skills. The best of all worlds!

THANK YOU for giving us and

yourself a chance to progress in this

Land of Opportunity called the

United States of America!

Respectfully,

Ildiko Haidacher, CC

President of Treasure Coast Toastmasters.

A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Member Speaking Tips Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They’re rooting for you. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

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For more information contact; 772-225-1989 or go to our

web site at www.3466.toastmasters.org.

Martin High School kids learn public speaking skills

with Carol P. Andrew, ACB Carol provided two highly interactive public speaking

workshop experience workshop experiences for Martin County High School

9th graders, each 9th graders, each lasting 1 & ½ hours. Treasure Coast

Toastmasters membe Toastmasters member, Olivia Thompson, who has much

experience working experience working with teens, assisted. Carol’s

approach was to in approach was to involve the teens in activities as much

as possible throughout both workshops, with the goal of helping them drop self-

consciousness. She introduced the teens to physical and vocal warm ups to

prepare their “instrument,” i.e. the body and voice, to best present a speech. The

teens were working on the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean

Covey. Carol asked them to step in front of the class and describe in their own

words something that touched them as personally relevant in their particular

“Effective Habit.” Carol shared information about Toastmasters’ Youth

Leadership Program with their teacher. The experience should provide support

and encouragement as the teens move forward with their speeches throughout

their school, college, and life careers.

HAPPENINGS

NEW MEMBER CORNER SVETLANA NEMEROFF

“Not everyone is born Demosthenes, the

famous Greek orator!"

Svetlana or Lana as she asks to

be called did a wonderful first

Ice Breaker speech. The Ice

Breaker is the first speech in

the competent communicator

manual series and is meant as an

introduction to the member.

Lana made us aware of how

surprised she was to see people

smiling at here when she first

came to the US. She shares with

us why she joined.

Demosthenes strengthened

his voice by speaking on

the seashore over the roar

of the waves. In order to

become a good orator you

have to start with

something. I am not a

native speaker of English,

so I came to Toastmasters

with the hope that I could

overcome my fear of public

speaking in English.

I was amazed with the

performances of the

members of the club at the

first meeting. They radiated

charm, humor, confidence,

creativity, and intelligence

– all in one package.

SMARTER INVESTING: In yourself

BENEFITS OF JOINING

T OASTMASTERS

YOU CAN • In your life, realize dramatic

improvements in many

areas;

• At work, your

communication with

employer and associates

will become more effective

and productive.

• At home, interactions with

family and friends will be

easier, more enjoyable, and

more fulfilling.

• In your community, you will

become more effective in

getting things said, planned,

and done.

• In our club, you will meet

new people,, have fun and

learn important public

speaking and leadership

skills

For more information, contact our Membership Director at 303-618-0998

On the one hand, it scared

me even more. On the other

hand, I thought that it would be great place to

grow.

After a few meetings I

decided to prepare my first

speech. I picked a mentor,

Valerie Johnson. She spent

a good four hours with me

going over my speech.

Valerie gave me a good

advice and after a few

rehearsals, I was ready to

perform."

Treasure Coast Toastmasters

Ocean Palms Retirement Center

772-225-1989