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display in their workplace and other places. Seven Oaks pool
has agreed for me to display our poster.
On Monday 22nd of November Lyle Appleyard in his report as
general evaluator mentioned that Seven Oaks is a club where
the members have lots of fun and that it is a good club to
come for a visit . Let’s keep it that way!
Keep having fun while you reach for the stars.
Annick Young
10 Tips For Successful Public Speaking
From the Toastmasters
International Web Page
http//www.toastmasters.org
Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural
and healthy. It shows you care about doing well. But, too much
nervousness can be detrimental. Here's how you can control
your nervousness and make effective, memorable presentations:
- Know the room. Be familiar with the place in which you
will speak. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area
and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
- Know the audience. Greet some of the audience as they
arrive. It's easier to speak to a group of friends than to
a group of strangers.
- Know your material. If you're not familiar with your
material or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness
will increase.
- Practice your speech and revise it if necessary. Relax.
Ease tension by doing exercises.
- Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself
speaking, your voice loud, clear, and assured. When you
visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful.
- Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want
you to be interesting, stimulating, informative, and
entertaining. They don't want you to fail.
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- Don't apologize. If you mention your nervousness or
apologize for any problems you think you have with your
speech, you may be calling the audience's attention to
something they hadn't noticed. Keep silent.
- Concentrate on the message -- not the medium. Focus
your attention away from your own anxieties, and
outwardly toward your message and your audience. Your
nervousness will dissipate.
- Turn nervousness into positive energy. Harness your
nervous energy and transform it into vitality and
enthusiasm.
- Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which
is the key to effective speaking. A Toastmasters club
can provide the experience you need.
VISIT SEVEN OAKS
TOASTMASTERS CLUB!
Garden City Inn, 2100 McPhillips
Monday Evenings, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contact: Annick Young, 694-8147
SEVEN OAKS TOASTMASTERS EXECUTIVE
Past President
Liz Dillon
President
Annick Young
Vice President, Education
Tony Brckovic
Vice President, Membership
Marie McCormick
Vice President, Public Relations
Karen Botan
Treasurer
Ron Desilets
Secretary
Marcia Barkman
Sargent-at-Arms
Doug Beaudin
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