We had a great meeting yesterday. All the seats were full and we listened and participated in an educational presentation by Melissa on next weeks Table Topics Contest.
She explained to those in the crowd why Toastmasters Clubs hold contests and went over some of the rules. She then proceeded to explain how the judging was scored, how a winner was picked and she handed out the judges forms.
Time permitted questions to be asked of 3 members. All the audience used the judging sheets to rate the responses they heard. Once the speakers were finished the ballots were sent to the official ballot counter and a winner was announced. I can tell you the scores were very close. It was really any ones game to win.
Hopefully this prepared our members for the real contest next week. The organisers have arranged for members of other Toastmasters Clubs to participate in the Judges roles. This allows the maximum number of our club members to try their hand at a question they don't know anything about in advance and come up with a 2 minute mini speech.
It will be great fun. Why not stop in and see what it is all about and find out how Toastmasters participation can help you develop your own communication and leadership skills.
We meet at noon, Wednesdays on the 4th floor of Saskatoon Square. Turn left off the elevators. Hope to see you there.
P.S.
If you can't make it next week, be sure to stop in the week after. On September 19th, we will be holding our Humourous Speech contest. These are always a lot of fun.
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