Tag Archives: Public Speaking
Higher, Faster, More Eloquent
Raise a glass to the Canadian Olympians! This week’s meeting of VanCore toastmasters began with a toast to the Olympic ethic: perseverance, courage, and extremely low body fat. That’s Toastmasters’ credo, too, of course. (Minus the body-fat part.) Cory, our … Continue reading
Lessons From A World Champion Public Speaker
In 2001, Darren LaCroix outspoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. “When you humorize, you humanize,” he … Continue reading
An Exhibition, Not a Competition (Please: no wagering)
Folks, no one ever won the Tour de France without a handful of unsung teammates quietly breaking the way. Similarly, in Toastmasters, there are times when a couple of stars are pushing for a big goal, and the team folds … Continue reading
Summary and Ice Breaker Debuts
Cory chaired the final meeting in May and our VanCore Toastmasters club continues to grow with healthy attendance of enthusiastic speakers. Roles were quickly assigned by Cory and upon recognition of all present the meeting speeches proceeded with Connie’s, ever … Continue reading
Two New Members and an engaging Media Interview
Although it was another rainy Wednesday, we had a “bonanza” (word of the day) of four exciting international guests: Gustavo from Brazil, Abrahan from Peru, Shine from Shanghai and Aranka who has been in Canada for seven years. Adding to … Continue reading
Practical Gifts and Inspirational Thoughts
Meeting summary for Vancore, May 16, 2012 Last Wed’s Vancore Toastmasters meeting was led by Chair and VP of Education, Connie Hubbs, and held at the Bread Garden at Hornby and West Pender Street which went amazingly well despite the … Continue reading
May 9 meeting was brought to you by the Letter C for Courage
Sometimes the best speeches are just stories of our lives. Cory Forrest, the hardest-working man in Vancouver and today donning a groovy blue blazer befitting a talk-show host, stole the show with an impromptu speech about a job he once … Continue reading
Communicating on TV
Hello Fellow Toastmasters and Welcomed Guests, Our first meeting in May started off with much gusto. Every chair was filled and we were able to give Debra J., our newest member, a boisterous welcome into the club! It was also … Continue reading
Downtown Vancore Club Quoted As “Charismatic” In Toastmaster Newsletter
Summary of Wednesday’s meeting, April 25, 2012. According to the President of Toastmasters International, Michael Notaro, DTM, VanCore’s Club is a CHARISMATIC CLUB with five of the qualifying hallmarks: Energy, Friendly, Fun, Surprise and Value. Great article, check it out … Continue reading
Vancore Attendance Up Again And Carla Wins Division H Evaluation Contest!
Attendance reached an all year high during our club meeting at Vancore in downtown Vancouver last week. And even more good news….wait for it….Carla Maftechuk won the Division H Evaluation Contest! We are very proud of her and this puts … Continue reading
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