Circle of Gold
Your Presenters Mary Jane McGrath and Darlene Davies
“ Best speech I ever gave” “Learned speaking is about the audience” “Learned to invite the audience into my stories” “Standing ovation for my keynote speech” “Members stood by me all the way” Results
Speeches: manual, work, personal, contest Goal: Become the best speaker we can be Hone speechwriting – message, stories, lessons Practice delivery and staging Share knowledge Offer honest feedback Support those who advance to higher levels Focus
Agree to principles that guide our meetings Short education session Speech practice, discussion, problem-solving Celebration The Meetings
A Gift of Gold – From You to the Audience
Individual attention Great tips from more experienced Toastmasters Everyone in the meeting wanted to learn Everyone had a goal The first time I competed, I went all the way to Division. My first C of G
Invited advanced Toastmasters to help form Circle of Gold and share their knowledge Offered support to any Toastmaster who was working on a special speech: work, personal or competition. Gave honest, encouraging advice to help us grow Every participant said they benefitted C of G in Regina
Supported and encouraged Division contestants Offered helpful feedback and practice time Encouraged clubs to invite contestants to practice at their meetings Division B contestants won both contests in the District Fall Speech Contests in 2014!! Division B Contestants
Circle of Gold - A Gift for Each Participant