Beginning Thursday, January 10 6:30-8:30 pm
In an era where people seem to
be communicating strictly with their thumbs, gaining confidence in public
speaking does not come easily or cheaply.
Crowell Public Library and the Toastmasters organization are joining
forces to present a free series that will be the quickest means to improve participants’
speaking skills and confidence. The new “Talk of the Town” Toastmasters
meetings have participants delivering short speeches and leaders offering
coaching. There will be a demonstration meeting on January 10, followed by
meetings every first and third Thursday of the month. Although Toastmasters
charges a nominal fee to join their organization, visitors are welcome to the
library meetings at no charge, but registration is required.
Participants will gain confidence in public speaking, communication and language skills, and learn to think quickly and clearly, becoming an effective listener. Speech-craft can also help participants improve performance in problem-solving, meeting in larger groups, motivating people, selling ideas or products, conducting business meetings, impromptu speaking, managing nervousness, introducing a speaker, speech structure and organization, beginning and concluding a speech, body language, vocal variety, and knowing an audience. Friendships and careers can and do blossom for those experiencing Toastmasters.
The Talk of the Town Toastmasters club will be led by seven club
officers and guided by two club mentors. Ming Jiang, joined Toastmasters in
2016. She served a number of club
officer roles and is currently Arroyo Seco Division Director, the charter
president and club mentor for San Marino Toastmasters Club. Ming will be club sponsor, mentor and
president for Talk of the Town
Toastmasters club. Mary Hsu, joined Toastmaster in 2018, and is a charter
member of San Marino Toastmasters Club. Mary is serving on the Crowell Library
Board and will be club sponsor for Talk
of the Town. Xuling Wu joined Toastmasters in 2009 and is currently
Area A3 Director in Arroyo Seco Division. Xuling will be serving as club mentor and
charter Vice President of PR of Talk of
the Town. Sandra Cheng, joined Toastmasters in 2018, is a charter
member of San Marino Toastmasters Club. She is serving VP of Membership at Club
6 and Assistant Area Director of Area A4 in Arroyo Seco Division. Sandra will
be serving as Vice President of Education for Talk of the Town Club.
Sign up today at the
Library’s Reference Desk to insure that you receive one of the coveted seats!
