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How to be a Great Table Topics Master

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...

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Gilbert Toastmasters Club is a Non Profit Organization helping members become better Leaders, Speakers, Listeners and Thinkers.

In February, Sharolyn Wilkinson joined us at Gilbe In February, Sharolyn Wilkinson joined us at Gilbert Toastmasters a little timid about public speaking; five months later she took the stage with confidence and painted a picture with her words, sharing the wonder and awe of nature she experienced on a month long adventure with her daughter Jessica. 

"Last fall my daughter told me she wanted to spend a month car camping in the Pacific Northwest, at first I thought, that's kind of a crazy idea, but the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to be included. Just before we went to go I said to her I don't want to be a mom on this trip, I want to be a friend."

"We went to five national parks, six state parks, we went on eighteen hikes, and we had a marvelous time. We splashed in the ocean, we wandered in forests, we hiked mountains that were crested with snow. We climbed sand dunes, we found sand dollars, and saved star fish. It was an amazing, amazing trip."

Sharolyn arrived back in Gilbert on the day of her speech changed for the better from this adventure of a lifetime and recounted the tale with the poetry of nature's majesty and she concluded with a challenge to all of us:

"I'd like to encourage you as well, to stop, to pause, to take in the wonder that is around you, to feel the joy, feel the peace of being present in the moment, and let that transform you, as it has transformed me."

Welcome back Sharolyn! Thank you for coming back and, through the beauty of your words, allowing us to share in this adventure with you.

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🌐 Celebrating International Observances at Gilb 🌐 Celebrating International Observances at Gilbert Toastmasters Club #499! πŸŽ‰πŸŒ

At our March 15th meeting, the theme was International Observancesβ€”our Tabletopics session was filled with great questions that piqued our global minds. 

It was an inspiring evening filled with moving speeches, meaningful conversations, and a shared appreciation for the people and stories behind these important observances.

✨ Congratulations to our Award Winners! ✨
πŸ† Vicki Treciak Award: Tommy Luebke
🎀 Best Table Topics: Emma Wetherell
πŸ” Best Evaluation: Damian Carillo
πŸ—£ Best Speaker: Van Caracut

Each of these individuals embodied the spirit of global awareness, leadership, and connection.

πŸ“… Want to be part of something meaningful?
Join us every Thursday at 7 PM

For our May 22nd Meeting we will be meeting at Empowered Adult Services (EAS)

πŸ“ 500 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
🎟 Guests of all experience levels are welcome and attend free!

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🍎🎀 Teaching, talking, and tons of appreciati 🍎🎀 Teaching, talking, and tons of appreciation! We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week on May 8th at Gilbert Toastmasters Club #499 with heartfelt speeches, thoughtful reflections, and a big dose of gratitude for the educators who inspire us every day.

From school-themed Table Topics that made us laugh to stories of impactful mentors, we honored the power of teaching and the voices that shape futuresβ€”both in classrooms and on stage. πŸ“šβ€οΈ

πŸŽ‰ Big round of applause for our award-winning speakers who educated and entertained:
πŸ† Vicki Treciak Award: Renee Pierce
🎀 Best Table Topics: Jian Qin
πŸ” Best Evaluation: David Bradley
πŸ—£ Best Speaker: Renee Pierce

Whether you're a teacher, a student of life, or just someone who loves to growβ€”come join our community of learners and leaders!

πŸ“ Thursdays @ 7PM
πŸ“ Greenfield Junior High
πŸ“ 101 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ
🎟 Always free for guests!

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