Re: Toastmasters

["Laura A Mac Lemale" <lmaclemale -at- paychex -dot- com>]

David, and all,

One of the writers in my group participates in Toastmasters during the lunch hour,
a program that the company provides.  She is active in that organization and, FWIW,
her participation has brought about more opportunities internally for facilitating
trainings and meetings.

In each session, several people are given some time to talk about a topic or
topics.  Some extemperaneous speaking is required as well.   For formal speeches,
one member rings a bell for every pause, _um_, or _uh_ (probably the _like_ and
_you knows_ too) made by the speaker.  Another member is assigned to review grammar
and language and discuss the fine points after the speech concludes.  All of these
exercises should contribute to one's language and organization skills as well as
public speaking.

Don't know if it's already been posted, but here's a link to an _About
Toastmasters_ site:  http://www.toastmasters.org/about.htm.

Hope this information helps,
Laura

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this message represent those of the sender and
not of Paychex, Inc.


David Bazell wrote:

> <snipped>First, I understand that it is directed at improving one's speaking
> abilities.  But what exactly does that mean?  I would like to learn how to better
> organized
> my talks, how to present them in a more dynamic manner, how to relax and not
> be so nervous.  Are these the things that one gets from joining?</snipped>
>
> Dave
>

--
Laura MacLemale
Technical Writer, EDV
Paychex HRS Operations
(585) 336-6515
lmaclemale -at- paychex -dot- com



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