Club Number 1897LUCAN Toastmasters

Autumn 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE :

Special Feature: Paul Ellis, DTM

The Travelling Toastie

Pathways: The New Programme

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Club ContestThe Club Humorous Speech andTable Topics Contest will be heldon Thurs 29th September in theSpringfield Hotel.

Contact Philip VPE (086-1524562)to take on a role or to challengeyourself in the competition.

Always an enjoyable and fun night.Guests are most welcome.

District 71 AutumnConference

This year, Dublin plays host for the2016 Autumn District Conference.It will be held in the Regency Hotelfrom Friday 11th to Sunday 13th

November.

The website has a full list of thepackages available as well as hotelarrangements.

www.dubhlinn2016.com

Lucan ToastmastersNewsletter Issue No.2

If you enjoy this newsletter andwould like to contribute with anyarticles, photos, links or interestinginformation that can be added tothe next newsletter, then contactVPPR Nuala at (087)9249363 oremail nuala.mcgarry@gmail.com

Webmaster RequiredDistrict 71 has introduced acompetition for the best clubwebsite. If you have a talent forweb design and want to helpfurther develop the website for ourclub, contact Nuala VPPR.

PATHWAYS – The New Toastmasters ProgrammeThe Toastmasters International Board of Directors decided to modernise their

present programme to renew the focus on leadership learning. The new revitalizedlearning experience, called Toastmasters Pathways, offers an expanded education andbuilds on previous elements of the programme. It will be offered online and learningprojects will feature many interactive tools, including quizzes, assessments, activitiesand videos.

It is due to start being phased in by region next year. The current programmeswill run concurrently for at least 2 years after your district has been included in theprogramme rollout. The DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) award will still represent thehighest level of achievement in Toastmasters. See the July 2016 ToastmasterMagazine for more information.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL

NEWSLETTERClub News And Events

Toastmaster's PromiseBeing a Toastmaster means more than making a commitment to self-

development. Everyone who joins a Toastmasters Club is making a commitment to theclub, its members and to the organisation as a whole.

Club MissionWe provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members

are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greaterself-confidence and personal growth.

Toastmasters International85th Annual ConventionWashington DC, 2016

International Speech Final

PHOTO: District 71 Finalist SimonSchriver (centre) with his supportersfrom District 71, including our own Ray Cotter (far left) from Lucan TM

Lucan Toastmasters Club No. 1897The Springfield Hotel, Lexlip, Co. Kildare

www.lucantoastmasters.comFor Membership:

Contact Pawel 087-2548828

Toastmasters – The World Awaitsby Paul Ellis DTM

Its seems like only yesterday that I joined Toastmasters,and yet its over 25 years ago. Throughout the years, I have gainedso much from the most effective communication and leadershipprogram in the world – and had fun along the way.

Toastmasters has brought me places. I have attendedconferences and competed in competitions in Ireland, UK and theUSA. To achieve so much from my membership, to meet so manypeople, and to gain so many friends is all down to this greatorganisation that is Toastmasters.

Toastmasters also provides a challenge at every clubmeeting – to develop through speechmaking and to hone listeningskills through evaluations and topics.

The fun continues and, as I set into another year of“Toasting”, I look forward to all the new challenges Toastmasterswill bring. When you join Lucan Toastmasters, the world awaits.Follow the program and experience the trip of a lifetime.

THE TRAVELLING TOASTIEVisit other clubs and get rewarded

The Travelling Toastie Program encourages and recognisesToastmasters who take time to experience the world outside their individualclub. Can you win the Travelling Toastie Reward for your Division?

All District 71 Travelling Toasties will be recognised at the SpringConference in May 2017 and will be awarded a pin/certificate for theiraccomplishments. The Travelling Toasties who accumulate the most pointsfrom each Division will receive an extra award.

Here's How:Find a club to visit – any club other than your own! You're not limited toyour area, division or even your district.Contact the club to sign up for a role (otherwise you can just show up).Fill in Travelling Toasties’ Visits Form, either online or print a copy from the website.Submit your completed form (scanned) to karenodonnellD71@gmail.com or fill out the online form by 15th April 2017Website: d71toastmasters.org/travelling-toastie-programme/

Photo: Sandra Losty of Lucan Toastmasters gaining Toastie Award Points, with John DoyleVPE of Plain Speakers, at a summer meeting in Naas

Table Topics Session:This section of the meeting, conducted by theTable Topics Master, provides you with theopportunity to practice thinking and speakingquickly. The Topics Master announces a topicand calls on members, one at a time, to giveimpromptu 1 to 2 minute talks on the topic. Youlearn how to present your thoughts in a clear,organised manner with a minimum ofpreparation.

Being Toastmaster for the night:

The main duty of the Toastmaster is to act as agenial host and to organise and conduct theentire meeting. A different member of the clubtakes on the role at each meeting.

What is Leadership?“But just what do we mean by 'leadership?' It would appear to be the capacity to look ahead,think ahead, plan ahead, and then influenceother people to go ahead on the plan”

Ralph C. Smedley, founder Toastmasters International