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Kate McKay said in an essay:“It is not pleasant . . . to be criticized. . . (but) we really ought to congratulate ourselves every time we learn of a new fault . . . To know of a fault . . . should be instantly to challenge its continuance.”
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Using the stageCompetitors at speech contests move about the stage to facilitate their communication. That is, they use the stage as a visual aid. Usually, there’s lots of room available, but you, as a speaker, must abandon the lectern. Three major reasons for a speaker to move about the stage are create a timeline, structure…
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Pizza Party! MAY 6, 2016 7:00PM – 10:00PM Clubs that added five or more new members during the Talk Up Toastmasters Membership Campaign (Feb-Mar 2016) are being rewarded with a FREE Pizza Party on Friday May 6th featuring Keynote Speaker Cindy Carpenter and the Interstellar Madness show. In addition to your free pizza and drinks…
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C&L Award Recipient Sharon Ellis Sharon Ellis joined Habitat for Humanity of Orange County as Executive Director in 2005. She is responsible for directing activities of both employees and thousands of volunteers as they help to build and finance affordable homes in Orange County. Sharon’s prior experience includes more than 20 years in the…
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WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE: It Starts With YOU! Have you ever wondered why the mantra for Toastmasters International is “Where Leaders Are Made”? When you joined Toastmasters you probably joined to work on your communication skills. When I first joined Toastmasters, developing my leadership skills was not the priority and wasn’t even on my radar. If individuals join…