by robf | May 31, 2022 | Meeting Recaps and Highlights
We congratulate the new and continuing officers starting with the July 1, 2022 term and going to the end of the year! Megan Stuff will be taking the helm as our incoming President. The full slate is: Megan Stuff, President Angie Kiselyk, VP Education Greg Jimenez,...
by robf | Aug 31, 2019 | Inside Gilbert Toastmasters: Structure and Roles, Meeting Recaps and Highlights
Gilbert Toastmasters goes beyond helping its members achieve their goals. Since 2015, Gilbert Toastmasters has been supporting a youth gavel club. Gavel clubs allow students to experience Toastmasters before reaching age 18 (the minimum age to become a member of...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Inside Gilbert Toastmasters: Structure and Roles
Providing feedback to speakers at Toastmasters is an honor. It is also a gift to both you and the speaker. Thinking otherwise is counter productive and will lead you to half-heartedly presenting your feedback. A common misconception is that you have nothing of value...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Public Speaking Tips and Techniques
When you are scheduled to speak, there are several things you can do to help the Toastmaster, VP of Education, and yourself. Plus, the sooner you can provide this information, the better it supports the quality of the meeting and your presentation. Before Wednesday...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Public Speaking Tips and Techniques
As Table Topics Master this week, here is some guidance to help you be successful while facilitating member improvement in impromptu speaking. — Prepare 10 – 12 open-ended questions for members and/or guests who there with no assigned roles. Prepare...
