Improved Communications Seminar

The NWTM Council of Elders Marcia Barney, DTM Butch Barney, DTM John Clark, DTM Joel Schanker, ATM-S Brian Davidson, ATM-B Elaine Wiles, ATM-B Barbara Schanker, ATM-B Donna Hall, ATM-B

Keep Club Healthy through educational excellence and new members.

What to Charge $25 per person

New Club Members No Charge Strongly Encouraged

Materials needed Handouts Speechcraft Handbooks or Communications Manual

Getting the Word Out Educational Sessions Example “Lecture”

Evaluation Emphasis Scheduling Value to Participants, Members, and Club

Donna Hall, ATM-B

Tab Flyers

Registration Forms

Tri-Fold Flyers

Friends Business Associates 25 people

Newspapers Articles Calendars

Word of Mouth

Butch Barney, DTM

New members & potential members off to a running start. Great membership builder, Great communicator builder Offer that little extra educational boost during the ICS Improved Communications Seminar (ICS) 2

Topics Covered  Introducing Others  Effective Listening  Impromptu Speaking  Constructive Evaluation  Effective Use of Voice  Audience Analysis  Speech Organization  Use of Gestures

Topics Covered  Speech Language  Use of Notes  Speech Titles  Use of Humor  Group Discussions  Body Language

Educational Presentations Lectures Mini-Seminar Group Discussions Themes in Meetings

Lectures & Group Discussions ATMs, DTMs, contest winners & Elders The educational sessions are given by this group of experienced Toastmasters.. 1

5 – 7 minute “how to” lectures on such topics as: Select a speech topic Listen effectively Use gestures Use vocal variety Use notes 1

Workshops/Group Discussions 20 to 25 Minutes during an ICS: Example Workshop: How to Introduce a Speaker 1. Workshop leader gives a 4-5 minute overview of effective speaker introduction, 2. Asks the group to introduce of each other – 3. Followed by evaluations of those introductions. 1. Leader gives a 4-5 minute overview Workshop over 2. Asks the group to introduce of each other – 3. Followed by evaluations of the introductions. 3

Key Program Participants Cover Educational Topics as Themes:  Theme of a TM Meeting  Table Topics Theme 1

Example of Educational Topic as Theme for Meeting “Get Organized!” Meeting Theme Major parts of the Toastmaster program parallel the opening, body, and conclusion of a speech.

1.Sketches the outline of a speech, 2.Gives examples of attention getting introductions 3.Covers the length of a speech introduction, & 4. Purpose of the introduction of the speech. Toastmaster of the Meeting Warm up 0

Toastmaster of the Meeting As a transition from Table Topics to the prepared speakers - The TM briefly covers the body of the speech 0

Toastmaster of the Meeting the TM covers speech conclusions Before Before introducing the General Evaluator 0

TM reviews the outline of a speech- introduction, body, conclusion, -- before thanking the participants and relinquishing control to the Presiding Officer. Toastmaster of the Meeting 0

Other Potential Themes for Meetings: Gestures and Other Body Language Effective Listening How to Introduce a Speaker Effective Use of Voice Use of Visual Aids Toastmaster of the Meeting 0

EXAMPLE Selecting Speech Topics Speech Notes Body Language Table Topics Session Table Topics can be a great place to cover vital educational sessions 5

Scheduled Speakers NOTWe do NOT suggest that you use scheduled speakers as educational session presenters. Let the prepared speeches given in your meetings reflect prepared speeches, not lectures. We do NOT suggest That prepared speeches be used as educational presentations during ICS. 1

Longer Presentations: Group Discussions Workshops Lectures 0 x

Spend more time on topics that are deemed most vital to the growth and well-being of new communicators in longer workshops. Later x

Lectures Effective Use of Voice Listening Impromptu Speaking Audience Analysis Selecting Speech Topics Speech language Gestures and other Body Language Use of Notes Use of Visual Aids

Handouts

Examples Example Lecture: John Clark, DTM – How to Use Humor in a Speech Example of Emphasis : Brian Davidson, ATM-S – Our Effective Evaluation Workshop

John Clark, DTM “How to Use Humor in a Speech” Example Lecture

Brian Davidson, ATM-B

Devote full meeting to Evaluation

How to Evaluate Group Presentation Speeches by Experienced TMs Details of good Evaluation

How to: The Function of Evaluations The Roles of the Evaluator Importance of Self-Esteem to Improvement How to Build Self-Esteem

How To: Methods of Effective Evaluation How to Evaluate Effectively The Speaker’s Responsibility

Workshop Individual Evaluators for “How to”s

Group Participation Everyone Evaluates Evaluators Generate list of “Evaluator Well-done”s List of “Evaluator Could Improve”s

Evaluators Must have made at least 2 prepared speeches Must have gone through Workshop

Club Standards Evaluation is a Key to Healthy Club

Joel and Barbara Schanker

Elaine Wiles, ATM-B

Those Involved Seminar Participants Other Club Members Very Experienced Club Members Club

The Participants Minimum of 3 prepared speeches Introductions of Prepared speakers Evaluations Impromptu Speaking Group Discussion Participation

Participants Prepared Speeches: Speeches from Competent Communicator Manual

Introduction of Speakers and Evaluation of Speeches Introductions after training Evaluations after Training and 2 prepared speeches.

Impromptu Speaking During Group Discussions In Table Topics Sessions In Workshops

After Seminar In real World In Toastmasters

Other Club Members Review of Communications Basics Motivation to Excellence New Audience

For the Very Experienced Productive Outlet Team Project Reminder of Why Joined Renewed Interest Leadership

For the Club Pride Keeps Standard High New Members Funds

Marcia Barney, DTM

Speechcraft by Another Name

Publicize Communications Education Emphasize the Vital Schedule With Care Valuable of Program

Speechcraft Handbooks or Communications Manuals Handouts

Speechcraft Handbooks

Improved Communications Handouts

Competent Communication Manual For Members

Monday, April 30