Toastmasters, anyone?

[Krakista]

Anyone a member of Toastmasters here?

I've been a member of Toastmasters for nearly three years and it has been great. Yes, it's like having a workout facility for public speaking and presentations complete with an audience.

It's a hobby that is fit for members of this website. As a hobby, think of it as simply an outlet for expression and it's really fun and it is not just for practicing your English. I am not really afraid of boo-boos because it's simply okay to make such mistakes and learn from them with Toastmasters. It is also entertainment as I watch others do their thing. Yep, it's like watching American Idol but this is for people who can't sing and dance. Or going to a comedy club. I take pleasure in seeing some of the members progress into better speakers and presenters.

I also get to party and meet lotsa people. I only have to pay the membership fee for one club and I get visit or, in Toastmasters lingo, clubhop to several other Toastmasters clubs in Metro Manila. I also have privileges to hop to clubs throughout the country and the entire planet.

For more information, visit http://www.toastmasters.org

[q_sharon]

Anyone a member of Toastmasters here?

I've been a member of Toastmasters for nearly three years and it has been great. Yes, it's like having a workout facility for public speaking and presentations complete with an audience.

It's a hobby that is fit for members of this website. As a hobby, think of it as simply an outlet for expression and it's really fun and it is not just for practicing your English. I am not really afraid of boo-boos because it's simply okay to make such mistakes and learn from them with Toastmasters. It is also entertainment as I watch others do their thing. Yep, it's like watching American Idol but this is for people who can't sing and dance. Or going to a comedy club. I take pleasure in seeing some of the members progress into better speakers and presenters.

I also get to party and meet lotsa people. I only have to pay the membership fee for one club and I get visit or, in Toastmasters lingo, clubhop to several other Toastmasters clubs in Metro Manila. I also have privileges to hop to clubs throughout the country and the entire planet.

For more information, visit http://www.toastmasters.org

Wow, you've got a good hobby. You must be a great speaker. Thanks for the information. :thanks:

[ctivnan]

I've met some Toastmaster members and they are confident speakers. I like your hobby.

Given enough time, I'd like to be a member, too. :rythm:

:thanks:

[cmo]

Anyone a member of Toastmasters here?

I've been a member of Toastmasters for nearly three years and it has been great. Yes, it's like having a workout facility for public speaking and presentations complete with an audience.

It's a hobby that is fit for members of this website. As a hobby, think of it as simply an outlet for expression and it's really fun and it is not just for practicing your English. I am not really afraid of boo-boos because it's simply okay to make such mistakes and learn from them with Toastmasters. It is also entertainment as I watch others do their thing. Yep, it's like watching American Idol but this is for people who can't sing and dance. Or going to a comedy club. I take pleasure in seeing some of the members progress into better speakers and presenters.

I also get to party and meet lotsa people. I only have to pay the membership fee for one club and I get visit or, in Toastmasters lingo, clubhop to several other Toastmasters clubs in Metro Manila. I also have privileges to hop to clubs throughout the country and the entire planet.

For more information, visit http://www.toastmasters.org

This is interesting. I checked the site and the locations here in Metro Manila. There are many groups and different schedule for meetings. I will see if I can contact one of them.

:wave:

[Krakista]

OCCI Toastmasters Club
2/F Leeleng Bldg. 718 Shaw Boulevard,
Mandaluyong City (near EDSA)
Tuesday, September 2, 7:00PM

Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club (http://emperor.freetoasthost.com) (English session)
Causeway BANAWE, QC
Wednesday, September 3, 7:00PM

For further inquiries, text +63922 2754169. You are all welcome to sit-in at our meetings.

[cmo]

OCCI Toastmasters Club
2/F Leeleng Bldg. 718 Shaw Boulevard,
Mandaluyong City (near EDSA)
Tuesday, September 2, 7:00PM

Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club (http://emperor.freetoasthost.com) (English session)
Causeway BANAWE, QC
Wednesday, September 3, 7:00PM

For further inquiries, text +63922 2754169. You are all welcome to sit-in at our meetings.

Hello Krakista, thanks for the additional info. This week I can't make it.

[Krakista]

OCCI Toastmasters Club
2/F Leeleng Bldg. 718 Shaw Boulevard,
Mandaluyong City (near EDSA)
Tuesday, September 2, 7:00PM
BTW, this meeting for tonight has been cancelled.

[Krakista]

CaMaNaVa Brunch Toastmasters Club (http://camanava.freetoasthost.ws)
September 13, Saturday, 10:30AM
Causeway Seafood Restaurant
Banawe cor Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City

Toastmasters Philippines Division A Contest
September 13, Saturday, 1:30PM
Transco Compound
BIR Road corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City

Toastmasters is not only in English. We also do have sessions in Mandarin since the 21st century is widely regarded as the Chinese Century. (20th is the American Century and 19th is the British Century).

For me, it's not enough just to be fluent in English, you gotta be able to read, write and speak Chinese too. It's not that difficult. There are free lessons you can get on the 'net. I will announce our Mandarin sessions next week.

[Krakista]

Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club (http://emperor.freetoasthost.com) (English Session)
September 17, Wednesday, 7:30AM
Causeway Seafood Restaurant
Banawe cor Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City

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[Krakista]

Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club (http://emperor.freetoasthost.com)
March 18 & April 1 2009, Wednesday, 7:30PM
Causeway Seafood Restaurant,
corner Banawe and Del Monte avenues, QC

CaMaNaVa Brunch Toastmasters Club (http://camanava.freetoasthost.ws)
March 28, 2009, Saturday, 10:30AM
Causeway Seafood Restaurant,
corner Banawe and Del Monte avenues, QC

Visit websites or call/text +63922 2754169 for more info

[Krakista]

You're all invited to watch:

Toastmasters District 75 Division A Contest
April 04, 2009 Saturday 1:00PM
Meralco TSB Auditorium
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

Watch the best compete in impromptu, humorous, and prepared speech categories for the right to compete in the National Finals to be held in Davao this May.

Admission is FREE!!!

[Krakista]

CaMaNaVa (http://camanava.freetoasthost.ws) and Emperor (http://emperor.freetoasthost.com) Toastmasters clubs joint session
May 6, 2009 Wednesday 7:00PM
2/F Function Room
Causeway Seafood Restaurant
Banawe corner Del Monte Avenue, QC
For more info, text/call +63922 2754169

If you missed last week's italki (http://www.italki.com) Chatfest Manila, the mainland Chinese exchange students from Beijing Language & Culture University will be back this Wednesday. We also have 6 speakers scheduled including the 10th speech of our very own Division A Humorous Speech champ. Having read this post, consider yourself invited. See you on Wednesday!

:cheers:

[Krakista]

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[Krakista]

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The Camanava Brunch Toastmasters Club (http://camanava.freetoasthost.ws/) will hold a KPOP-themed Toastmasters meeting on a Saturday morning! September 12, 2009, 09:45AM at the Causeway Seafood Restaurant (http://toastmasters.sysadmininc.com/nmap.html?aclub=788895) in Banawe, Quezon City.

:cheers:

[jocelasi]

thanks for this useful post. i want to join the CaMaNava Toastmasters Club.

[Krakista]

jocelasi, come join us this Saturday morning. It's open to all.

[jocelasi]

Oooooooooooopssss... I won't be able to attend today, am sorry. I was asked by my boss for an overtime. Missed opportunity. Maybe next time. Thanks.