Edmonds Toastmasters Club

Do you agree with Winston Churchill? “If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.”
― Winston S. Churchill

Fellow Ah Counters, I suggest you recommend Um B Gone to your club members. Guaranteed to replace filler words with stately pauses or your money back!

Friday's meeting is shaping up to be a good one - two speakers are scheduled, and Matt will lead us in a round of short extemporaneous Table Topics. Care to join us? We meet Fridays from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at the Edmonds Pancake Haus - 530 5th Ave South, Edmonds, Washington. If you'd rather join on Zoom, click the link for info. https://buff.ly/kfZ4jqq.

That inner voice might say: "I'm not good enough." "I'll mess up." "People will judge me."

Just as Van Gogh encouraged people to paint anyway, the key to becoming a stronger speaker is to speak anyway.

Every opportunity taken to speak in front of people helps quiet that voice and build confidence. What is one thing you'd do if fear wasn't holding you back?

We have been named a "Distinguished" club, which signifies that we are meeting some lofty goals. Many clubs can't get people to act as officers, or can't fill the agenda, etc. We have fun full meetings, steady guest attendance, good attendance at conferences and participation in contests. I love our members and hope some who haven't been able to attend can come back if and when life lets them, but I'm hoping we add some new members this year, too - three cheers for Edmonds Toastmasters!

Should have been on my home page…

Just saw a replay of the 1990’s game where Ken Griffey Jr and his dad , Ken Griffey Sr, hit back to back home runs for the Mariners -such a historic moment! And a moment that brings tears to my eyes as I remember my dad. He’s been gone almost 4 decades , but still miss him.
We didn’t share baseball -neither of us had athletic skills we shared a love of nature, hulking and camping. I remember every summer taking off for two weeks of camping.🙂

What I miss most is the stories I didn’t get to hear because an early stroke that cut his speaking short:( And I know he was a speaker because he wea president of the local Credit Union -he would speak at their annual banquets while us kids were stuck in the back playing bingo -for Hershey Bars.

Maybe it’s no surprise I became a Toastmaster?:)
Miss you , love you Dad:)

Spring is in the Air -along with the rain:)
It's the opportunity to set new goals and, more importantly, form habits that will help you meet them.

Might one of those be improving your public speaking skills?
I have the perfect place for you to learn and practice those skills.
Toastmasters. Especially at the Pancake Haus in downtown Edmonds.

Come visit Edmonds Toastmasters as we meet every Friday morning at 7am for education, camaraderie, and loads of laughs and learning
We have the welcome mat out for you.:)

Bob King DTM
Vice President, Education
Edmounds Toastmasters