1. Toastmaster’s Presentation and Invitation. Friday, September 14, 2013.

3. Evolution Parent interest

4. Email

5. My interest

6. What I learned at the Rocky Point Toastmaster’s Club

7. People are interested in reaching out  Steve  Jeff

8. The meeting I attended

9. Punctuality  Respect for time and resources  Started on time and ended on time

10. usefulness  Appreciation  shyness

11. Why it works…  Mutuality  Changing roles  Support  Positive  Useful  Fun  accurate

12. Skills Learn by Doing  Increased confidence in speaking to groups  Identification and practice of public speaking and leadership skills  Running a meeting and discussion group  Ability to evaluate good public speaking  Keeping meetings on track and on time

13. Activities

14. A meeting agenda

15. Who is this for  Those who feel uncertain about public speaking  The group is positive and supportive  Those who feel confident but want to sharpen their skills

16. The program  The group will meet 8 times  Thursdays from 4 – 5:30 or so.  We will start with one group of 15 students  Find details of the program in the Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Workbook  Mr. Albright's Homework Page Mr. Albright's Homework Page

17. Agenda  Several elements of protocol that match an effectively run meeting  A combination of practiced speeches and impromptu speeches  Feedback  Focus on positive  A couple of nuggets for growth.

18. Sample speech bit  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qovs P1aaEQY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qovs P1aaEQY