The Latest Word

Newsletter of The Last Word Toastmasters
Burlington, Massachusetts Club 5525; District 31

Volume 12 – January 2004

 

Humorous Speech Contest

Lee Yates is the winner of the Area A4 District competition on October 9 and competed at the divisional level on October 16.  Congratulations, Lee.

Al Rowe Roast/Toast

Al has been a member of Toastmasters for many years and through those years has mentored many new members.  His encouraging words have helped many members continue on and receive their CTM certificates.  President Rich Levesque awarded Al with a pin and trophy in gratitude of Al’s participation in the Last Word Toastmasters Club.  Engraved on the trophy is a saying which truly defines Al:  “A man who has given so much and has asked for so little.”  From all of us at the Last Word Toastmasters, thank you, Al.  You have and continue to be an inspiration to the Club.

 

Certificates and Awards

Ice Breaker Certificate – Kalidas Porika, Monica Jain, Asha Dixit

The Ice Breaker Certificate is awarded for the first speech.

Enthusiasm Certificate – James Tau, Scott Humphries, Jeff Orrick, Marie Mitchell

The Enthusiasm Certificate is given at the fifth speech to encourage speakers to continue on to CTM.

CTM  – Jacob Fenwick

The Competent Toastmaster has completed their 10 speeches from the Communication & Leadership Program manual.

Congratulations Kalidas, Monica, Asha, James, Scott, Jeff, Marie and Jacob.

 

Helpful Hints

Toastmasters - Please include the speaker’s speech number and allotted time on the agenda.  Meeting begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.; Table Topics should finish at 8:00 p.m.

Timer – Be visible by sitting in the back row middle aisle.  Keep card visible until speaker sees card.

Word of the day  - Verbs or adjectives are easier to work into speeches.  Word should be posted on the lectern at the beginning of the meeting. 

Table Topics – Techniques for impromptu speaking. Questions can be on current events, personal experiences, or any other topic.  Speaker responds in 1-2 minutes = repeat the question, make up an answer, go back to another question -- whatever it takes to “think on your feet” for 1 minute.

Speaker Evaluator – Objective is to encourage speaker with a few helpful hints to improve next speech.  Use “sandwich” technique, i.e, good points of speech, then few suggestions, good points of speech

Upcoming attractions

Sally Willard has a copy of the Toastmasters videos that air on Burlington Cable TV.   If you would like to view the copy, please contact Sally (click to send email), 781-229-6530)

Also check your local newspapers for news and events on our Toastmaster’s club.

Toastmaster’s Website

Get up-to-date information on The Last Word Toastmasters Club of Burlington, MA, by visiting our new website at: http://thelastwordtm.org/

District Website: www.district31tm.org

Toastmasters Int’l: www.toastmasters.org

Not everyone has e-mail

Please remember to call members who do not have e-mail when you have positions open on the agenda.  We tend to use the most convenient method and just e-mail, forgetting that not everyone who would like to participate has the luxury of a computer or e-mail.  It may seem a necessity to many, but not everyone has access.  The most recent roster is available now.

2003 Club Officers:

President:  Richard Levesque

VP Education: Marilyn Mahoney

VP Membership: James Tau

VP Public Relations: Sally Willard

Secretary:  Pat Murphy

Treasurer: Jeremy Szteiter

Sgt at Arms: Steven James

 

 Calendar

The Last Word Toastmasters club meets at 7:00pm at the Burlington Library, 22 Sears St., Burlington, MA on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month except holidays. Guests are welcome at every meeting.

 

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Snow Cancellations: In the event of snow, meetings are canceled only if the Burlington Public Library closes early.  Before coming out on a snowy night, please phone the library, (781) 270-1690, to make sure they’ll be open.