Okefenokee Toastmasters

Club #8269, Area 74,

Division G, District 14.

Volume 8 Issue 9 September 2016

Lunch Hour Meetings: Okefenokee Toastmasters meet

at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus, James
Dye Student Services Building in Room 108 on Wednesdays at noon.
Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning
experience in which members are empowered to develop
communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater
self-confidence and personal growth.

Chartered Club since 1991

Okefenokee Toastmasters Club
Officers 2016-2017
President: Wayne Caffarel
VP Education: Debi Pearce
VP Membership: Steve Pearce
VP Public Relations: Janice Williams
Treasurer: Linda Zechmann
Secretary: Jason Strickland

Retweets @Oketoast

Sergeant at Arms: Bud Montero

@kathleenbiz: Public
speaking tip: relax and
breathe before you go on
stage. Once on stageStop. Smile. Count to 3.
Then speak!
@RoyDemore: The
three P's to increase confidence in public speaking - Preparation, Practice and Projection.
@JoshuaSmith: Being
a good listener is part of
being a good leader.
@411onthisstuff: Be an
active listener. Empathy
creates simple yet breakthrough ideas.
@Dovemerson:
Empathy is a second by
second, minute by minute service we owe to
everyone if we want to
call ourselves leaders. ~
@SimonSinek

Upcoming Event
Georgia Toastmasters District 14
Fall Conference 2016: Macon, Ga.
Sept. 30th-Oct 1st; registration
information on Eventbrite.

Word Power
The role of the Grammarian at
a Toastmasters meeting is to
bring a Word of the Week and
Quote of the Month
listen for its usage. Here are
Every time you make any public some unusual words we have
presentation or appearance, the used at our past club meetings:
clothes on your back are your costume.
In television your clothes are called
wardrobe, just as in the service business theyre called a uniform. Your
clothing choices for a public presentation of any kind are a representation of
your message and brand in the eyes of
your audience. They should amplify
your personal brand, not distract people from your message. Steal the
Show by Michael Port, page 133.

Behoove (v.): to be worthwhile

to, to be necessary
Braggadocious (adj.): boastful
Equanimity (n.): calm, composure
Gauche (adj.): awkward, tactless

Induction of New Members: Club

President, Wayne Caffarel (left), poses
with the newest members of the Okefenokee Toastmasters club, Hao Nguyen
and Greg Roberson, after the induction
ceremony at our club meeting on August 24th.
Hao joined Toastmasters to improve her
communication skills in the English language. Greg, owner of Lube Traveler,
joined Toastmasters because of his interest in personal development. He
would also like to improve his presentation skills. Welcome, Hao and Greg!
Toastmasters Tips

Engage. Educate. Empower.

1. Know your material.

2. Make it personal.

Are You Connecting?

3. Rehearse your speech aloud or using any

equipment and/or visual aids.

LinkedIn

Facebook

4. Time yourself.

Pinterest

5. Pace yourself

Twitter

6. Arrive early.

7. Relax. Breathe. Pause. Smile. Count to

three before speaking.
8. Visualize your success.
Read more 90 Tips From Toastmasters

Website:
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Email:
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Toastmasters Brand Personality: Four words that describe the Toastmasters brand personality are leader, dedicated, helpful and empowering.
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