Upcoming Speech Contest and New Member Induction Ceremony: September 20, 2012

The Colonel Ledyard Toastmasters will host a Humorous and Evaluative Speech Contest on September 20, 2012 at the Bill Library in Ledyard, CT. This contest will provide an opportunity for our club members… Continue reading →

WEEKEND CHALLENGE: Tailoring Your Speech to Keep the Crowd Attentive

Have you given a presentation in which you felt half the audience was sleeping? In the July 2012 edition of Toastmasters Magazine, Tim Cigelske shares tips for overcoming this feeling in “Dealing With… Continue reading →

Speaking with Passion: Using Words to Convey Images

What words come to mind when you see the above picture? Using Words to Convey Images Think of how you would explain this picture with words. If you were standing at a lectern… Continue reading →

WEEKEND CHALLENGE: Watch Your Crutch Words

What is your crutch word? What word(s) do you say so often people know that you will say it at least three times in a conversation? Crutch words are words or phrases that… Continue reading →

Heroes, Gratitude, and Forgiveness: A Moving Night of Toastmasters Speeches

Last night’s meeting was AMAZING. After a very interesting Table Topics session on the Olympic Coverage, we moved into our speeches. Our three speakers completed various projects from the Competent Communicator book. It… Continue reading →