Category Archives: Meetings

Stepping Into the Future with Hybrid

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Vancore Toastmasters

The Covid era taught us something about the future of meetings: they’re going to be hybrid — part live, part online. Some folks will be there in the flesh, and some won’t. Last week Vancore stepped into that future, with … Continue reading →

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Icebreaker: What Great Stories are About

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Vancore Toastmasters

Great stories are all about the “telling detail,” a specific little observation or description or scrap of dialogue that SELLS it. Lori gave her icebreaker speech at the last meeting. Around 20 years ago, Lori told us, she found herself … Continue reading →

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Sharing Stories: A World Journey Icebreaker

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Vancore Toastmasters

“At the end of every road you meet yourself.” So said the playwright S.N. Behrman. Fortunately, introductions also come at the BEGINNING of the road. In Toastmasters we call it the Icebreaker. And it’s one of the best part of … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Food Stories

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Vancore Toastmasters

“Make your favourite meal for us!” If you’ve ever been asked to do that — in words, not beans and butter — you know how hard it is. But the folks who took on this week’s Table Topics question rose … Continue reading →

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Category 5 Toastmasters Tornado Meeting Hits Vancouver!

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Vancore Toastmasters

One of the most common questions children often hear is, What do you want to be when you grow up? A child who grew up in a family of doctors might say, “I want to be a doctor like my dad.” … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Recap: Public Speaking is Infectious!

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Vancore Toastmasters

Funny thing about public speaking: it’s infectious! In Toastmasters, sometimes a theme comes up and everyone seems to “catch it,” like a cold. And next thing you know everyone’s talking about it one way or another. Case in point: this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Recap – First Ever Hybrid Meeting with OWL!

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Vancore Toastmasters

Live from the VanCore bat cave! Today we saw the future! Jonathan arranged our first HYBRID meeting, featuring space-age Owl technology. The camera detects individual speakers and hones in on them so tightly you can see their lips move. Or … Continue reading →

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Getting out of our comfort zone

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Vancore Toastmasters

Every year for the last two Wednesdays of January, and occasionally throughout the year, we get to try out different venues when our usual location is unavailable. This is a wonderful opportunity for members and guests to experience what it’s … Continue reading →

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Vancore Toastmasters Summer Social

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Vancore Toastmasters

Remember how as a kid you marvelled: Isn’t it lucky that there’s exactly the right amount of news in the world to fit in the newspaper? Now an adult you marvel: Isn’t it lucky that there are exactly the right … Continue reading →

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Moments of Truth

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Vancore Toastmasters

Did the title get your attention? Moments of Truth may sound imposing but like most things at Toastmasters, it is really an opportunity for learning, and especially a time for reflection. How can Vancore better serve you and your goals? … Continue reading →

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