Join us at Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven, MI, and Learn How Toastmasters Can Help You Become a Better Communicator.
When: October 11, 2023
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Odd Side Ales, 41 Washington Ave STE 160, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Event Host: Tri-City Toastmasters, Lakeshore Toastmasters, and Community Toastmasters
Cost: Free to attend; water and snacks provided; beverages from Odd Side Ales are on you.
Agenda:
6:30-7:00: Social time. Meet our members and other guests, have some refreshments, grab some liquid courage, and settle in to learn something new.
7:00-7:15: Club officers hit the highlights of becoming a Toastmaster.
7:15-7:45: Table Topics Speakers – A fun (optional) speaking opportunity where you answer a random question from a list of 5 categories! It’s only 1-2 minutes of speaking time, but it puts you in the running to win a gift card as the best TT speaker of the evening!
7:45-8: Table Topics Speakers Awards
8-8:15: Review of guest packets and how to sign up to attend any of our clubs as a guest. Membership review and questions.
8:15-8:30: Mingle with current club members, ask more questions, and sign up to visit one or all of our club meetings.
Register here and be entered to win a door prize, or drop in on October 11. All speakers are also registered for a prize.
Registration is open for the Lakeshore Toastmasters Spring Speechcraft Program!
When: June 5 – 30, 2023
Club Sponsor: Lakeshore Toastmasters, Grand Haven, MI
Where: Hybrid – Online Learning for each training module, with in-person speech presentations at the Lakeshore Toastmasters Club in Grand Haven, MI.
Length: As a participant in the Speechcraft program, you will complete four learning modules and four speech presentations over a four-week period of time.
Timeframe: Registration by May 29, 2023. Online orientation May 30th. Speech opportunities are Wednesday nights in Grand Haven, MI, from 6:30-8 PM ET on June 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Cost: $45 USD – The cost of this program will be credited to your membership fee if you chose to become a member of the Lakeshore Toastmasters Club. **
Takeaway:
You will have access to four online Speechcraft courses that will help you prepare to become a public speaker:
Prepare to Present
Know Your Purpose
Body Language
Vocal Variety
You will have the opportunity to prepare, practice, and present your speeches live at our Toastmasters Club meetings. We are a small group, and here for the same reasons you are; to improve our public speaking and become stronger leaders – It is a safe place to practice and fall forward!
You will get valuable feedback on each speech from one of our member evaluators that you can learn from and implement into your next presentation.
You will have access to a Speechcraft facilitator and a club mentor if you would like one.
If you choose to join a Toastmasters International Club, the courses you complete are credited to your individual Toastmasters Pathways Learning Plan!*
Disclaimer:
After completing your Speechcraft program, there is ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION to join Toastmasters International, Lakeshore Toastmasters, or any Toastmasters club. The Speechcraft program is offered by clubs to help individuals get a quick start to becoming better speakers and to introduce them to what Toastmasters is all about.
* If you do choose to join Lakeshore Toastmasters or any other Toastmasters club after you have completed your Speechcraft program, your courses will be credited to your individual Toastmasters Pathways Learning Plan.
**If you choose to join the Lakeshore Toastmasters Club, the course fee of $45 will be applied towards your membership fee – this only applies to the Lakeshore Toastmasters Club 6186 as they are the sponsors of this Speechcraft program.
Speechcraft is a blend of learning programs designed to provide optimal support for learners interested in building the foundation of their communication and public speaking skills.
The online learning portion of the Speechcraft program is facilitated by an experienced Toastmasters club member. The courses are assigned weekly on a Wednesday and are then the responsibility of the Speechcrafter (the student) to complete. Once the Speechcrafter has taken the course, they will plan their presentation, practice it, and then present it live the following Wednesday at a regularly scheduled club meeting. Each speech should be no more than 5-7 minutes. Club mentors will be available upon request to help Speechcrafters prepare for their live presentations.
After each speech, Speechcrafters will be evaluated by a club member and given great pointers to improve their next presentation!
The program is expected to take four weeks to complete, in addition to the Orientation Meeting; at the end of the Speechcraft program, you will have earned a Speechcraft Certificate of Completion!
What Courses are Available in this Program?
Prepare to Present The heart of successful public speaking begins with a solid topic and a well-written speech. It ends with accomplished delivery of that speech. This project focuses on how to write a speech that conveys a message and on methods learners can use to prepare for their presentation.
Know Your Purpose As learners write and deliver speeches, the focus of the Speechcraft program shifts to the higher-level skills required to succeed as a communicator and speaker. One of those skills is to identify and deliver a purposeful message when speaking to a group.
Body Language Another step to refining public speaking skills is to understand the impact of movement, gestures, and facial expressions on the effective delivery of a speech. This project focuses on developing a skilled approach to body language when delivering a speech.
Vocal Variety The subtle impact of voice and vocal variety goes far beyond avoiding a monotone speech delivery. This project includes information on how to use voice and presence to support the successful delivery of a message to an audience.
The powerful combination of proven Toastmasters educational programs and the guidance of successful public speakers makes the Speechcraft program a must have for individuals looking to build skills that support communication and leadership.
Learn More or Register Today!
Talk to a Lakeshore Toastmaster member and find out if this program is right for you:
Lakeshore Toastmasters | Grand Haven, MI
