Brian Duvall Tells How Franklin County Toastmasters Helped Him Raise His Salary More Than $30,000
Franklin County Toastmasters Club co-founder Brian Duvall tells how learning to speak effectively has helped him land the jobs he has gone after and raise his yearly salary by more that $30,000.
This public service announcement was provided by WYTI Radio in Franklin County, Virginia to help build awareness of the importance of public speaking skills and to encourage listeners to join.
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Secretary’s Report for August 27th, 2009
We had a good time last week. Topics were done well by Pam Dinkle. She did research on Government Healthcare. Stephanie took home the ribbon by answering what incentives she would use to get people interested in keeping themselves healthy.
We had two great speeches and they were both about our canine friends.
Becky Workman spoke about “earth angels”. Dogs are playful, reliable, forgiving, loyal to a fault, love you no matter what, etc., and good listeners. It’s amazing what they can be taught; and some have that “sixth sense” to help people with epilepsy, sleep apnea, the blind, in natural disasters, etc. Aren’t they amazing creatures? Nice speech Becky.
Stephanie’s speech “Puppy Love” was about her new puppy “Bailey” and how this adorable puppy is helping her get through her heartbreak and loss of Wicket. This little ball of fur is energetic, playful and a joy to have. And guess what, they bonded right away, because Bailey peed all over Stephanie on the way to her new home. We wish you many happy years with Bailey. Stephanie took home the ribbon for Best Speech.
We had two very good evaluations with helpful suggestions. Leigh took home the ribbon for Best Evaluation. All other jobs were done well.
BITS & PIECES
“The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success.”
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.”
“Have a great meeting Thursday and a good contest.”
Leigh Prom Tells How Franklin County Toastmasters Is Helping Her Prepare for Job Interviews
Leigh Prom listens to the edited version of her club PSA
Franklin County Toastmasters Club founder Leigh Prom helps recruit new members is this public service announcement on WYTI Radio by telling how public speaking helps her prepare for those tough job interviews.
Leigh has been a full-time mom and home-maker for more than 20 years and is just now re-entering the workforce. The practice she gets speaking to the friendly, supportive club members allows her to present her thoughts in a concise and clear manner during those often uncomfortable job interviews.
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Wade Thompson of the Franklin County Toastmasters Club Offers Tips For Improving Your Public Speaking
Club member Wade Thompson at WYTI Radio recording his public speaking tips PSA
Franklin County Toastmasters Club member Wade Thompson offers a valuable tip to improve your public speaking skills in this public service announcements on WYTI Radio.
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Balance and Harmony by Alexandria Merchant
Wade Thompson Evaluates Leigh Prom’s Speech Titled How Toastmasters Improves Your Job Interview Skills
How Toastmasters Improves Your Job Interview Skills by Leigh Prom
Joyce Tukloff Tells Why She Has Been A Member for 9 Years
Joyce Tukloff records a PSA for the Franklin County Toastmasters Club
Joyce Tukloff has been a member of the Franklin County Toastmasters Club for more than nine years. In her public service announcement with WYTI Radio, Joyce explains why she loves participating and invites listeners to visit the club each Thursday around noon.
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Club Founder Leigh Prom Recording Her Public Speaking Radio PSA
Secretary’s Report for August 20th, 2009
We had a great meeting Thursday August 20th, 2009.
Eleven of our members were present and a guest, Kelvyn Harris, from the River City Toastmasters Club, in Danville. Instead of Topics we had “one minute radio spots” (for WYTI Radio), from Leigh, David, Joyce, Brian, & Wade. They all did great on sharing different aspects of Toastmasters to help Franklin County be more aware of what Toastmasters is all about, its benefits and when and where we meet.
“Balance and Harmony” was the title of Alexandria’s speech. She shared with us about Tai Chi, which originated in China. It works with the mind, spirit and body. It took away her husband’s “night terrors”, and her back pain, without using drugs . It has also helped Alzheimers patients, arthritic patients and alleviates stress, etc. Alexandria’s company The Merchant Institute for Health and Wellness if offering free sample classes for Tai Chi. If you are interested let her know and she’ll give you a handout giving dates and times of these free classes. Very interesting speech Alexandria.
“False Advertising” was the title of Wade’s speech. We are all victims to false advertising. Wade gave us a little bit of history about the Federal Trade Commission which was established in 1914 to monitor and punish companies and individuals for false advertising. I bet we will all read the “maple syrup” label the next time we have to purchase some. And what about those Pennsylvania Dutch mushrooms coming all the way from China. BE AWARE OF SCAM ADVERTISING!! Wade took home the ribbon for best speech.
Evaluations were done well by Brian and Joyce. Brian took home the ribbon.
Stephanie was General Evaluator for the first time and she did a good job. All other jobs were done well.
REMEMBER:
Our club’s speech and evaluation contest is Sept. 10. We have 2 speakers and 2 evaluators to date (any one else interested?). We will also need timers, judges, a chief judge and a contest master. This is an important function of our club. I hope you will say YES if asked to volunteer for one of the positions mentioned above.
BITS & PIECES:
“There are two worlds: the world that we can measure with line and rule, and the world that we feel with out hearts and imagination.”
“May the work that you have – Be the play that you love!”