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Okefenokee Toastmasters Club #8269, District 14 East, Area 14B

Volume 5 Issue 10

October 2013

Chartered in 1991

New 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. Lunch Hour Meetings: We meet at South Georgia State College, Waycross Campus on Wednesdays 12:00pm Membership: Open to anyone 18 years old and over.
Tweets @Oketoast @GoldenGavelTM
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas A. Edison - The power of persistence.

Officers for Okefenokee Toastmasters 2013-2014 President: Janice Williams VP Education: Kathy Odam VP Membership: Larry Kearson VP of Public Relations: Jeff Carr Treasurer: Bud Montero Secretary: Laura Fullard Sergeant of Arms: Rodney Hooks Upcoming Events Evaluation & Humorous Speech Division Contest: October 5, 2013,
Warner Robins, Georgia. Lunch hour Seminar: October 16, 2013, club meeting time and location.

@ArveeRobinson
Use a lot of stories in your speech. Stories act like invisible selling. Use 4 stories: personal, success, lesson & emotional.

Georgia Toastmasters Fall Conference: November 1-2, 2013, MaconSpeech Evaluations Quote of the Month Many people can go all their lives without the risk of having to give a talk in public, but often at a cost. The talented singer never sings, the born teacher never teaches. The salesman never becomes a sales supervisor because he would be expected to speak before groups. In its most extreme, fear of public speaking may lead parents to avoid PTA meetings or Sunday school. They might be called upon to say something. Phobia: the Facts by Donald Goodwin; page 45. Group Evaluation Technique: each member gives brief comments. PIE method:
1. Praise 2. Instruct 3. Encourage

@ArveeRobinson
Public Speaking Tip: When speaking, always stand in the rooted position, feet should length apart. This will keep you from swaying.

@Toastmasters
Toastmasters Tip: Conclude your speech with impact! Use a quote, ask a question, summarize your speech, or emphasize your call to action.

Commend method:
1. Commend 2. Recommend 3. Commend
Round Robin Evaluations by Linda Allen, page 12 13, Toastmasters magazine, September 2013.

Negotiation Tips: 7 Things Never to Say When Asking for a Raise by Aaron Gouveia 7. I am buying a house. Not relevant to your work performance. 6. I am having a baby. Focus on your work achievements. 5. I cant pay my bills. Negotiate from a position of strength. 4. I always show up for work on time. Youre supposed to do that. 3. I ve never asked for a raise before. Implies your boss is unfair. 2. Ive worked here for ___ years. So what?

Contestants left to right: Benjamin Paratore, Jammie Wilbanks, Larry Kearson, Tanika Christopher, and Alexandra Arzayus Congrats to Larry Kearson from our Okefenokee Toastmasters Club! He placed third at a Georgia Toastmasters Evaluation Contest held at the Wiregrass Technical College on Saturday. There was a target speaker, Margo Thomas, at the event who delivered an inspirational speech about pursuing one's dreams despite the fears. There were five contestants evaluating her speech, that is, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the presentation and suggesting ways to make the inspirational message more effective. The winner was Tanika Cristopher from Titletown Toastmasters in Valdosta. Second place went to Jammie Wilbanks from Technically Speaking Toastmasters club. Rodney Hooks did us proud in the humorous speech section of the contest. Congrats to the humorous speech winner, Jason Richardson, also from Titletown Toastmasters.

1. My coworkers make more than I do. Sounds too whiny/immature.

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CHARTER MEMBERS: John Penland (Sponsor), Andrew Slocum, Joe Gant, Harry D. Dixon, Jr., Carolyn Morton (Akins), Phil Wysong, C.J. Broome, Paul OCain, James C. Bunch, W.F. Stephens, Jeanette Stipe, Tom Strickland, Fred Barber, John Karew, Reuben Flanders, E. Nash Williams, Jerri Davis, Doris Germano, Andy Spivey, Audrey West, and Margaret Park. Compiled and edited by Janice Williams.