How Toastmasters Works:
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet on a regular basis for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice.....
Conducting meetings:
Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.
Giving impromptu speeches:
Members present 1 - 2 minute impromptu speeches on assigned topics.
Presenting prepared speeches:
Three or more members present speeches based on projects from manuals in Toastmasters' proven communication and/or leadership program.
Projects cover topics such as speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.
Offering constructive evaluation:
Every prepared speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for imrovement.
Human Services Toastmasters Club 2674 Meeting place:
3432 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Room 124
Meeting times: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
* Located in the Virginia Beach Human Services Bldg.*
Contact: Christine Rifflard, Vice President of Membership
crifflar@vbgov.com