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Special Events
While the Greater Stamford Toastmasters club certainly provides a full complement of regular meetings, one of the ways in which the club distinguishes itself is the special events held throughout the year. Such events range from social outings, speech contests,
and special educational programs open to the general public. With all these special events that our club does, how could we not be considered a leading candidate to be the "Best Damn Club on the Planet" ??!!
What we have done lately? Check out our recent events page.
Some of the upcoming special events we have planned, include:
Extra Night - Wednesday Meetings
Can't make the Monday meeting?
Would you like some extra practice?
Continuing through the 2005-2006 term and as long as there is sufficient interest, the Greater Stamford Toastmasters club will hold extra meetings on select Wednesdays. Whether you want to perform a longer than normal speech, or you want practice with your table topics, Wednesday is the day. Why not make the effort to attend at least one of our upcoming meetings on the first Wednesday of the month? Please check our official schedule page for exact dates.
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Club Socials
The club also has a social aspect outside of our regular meetings.
Every spring, summer and fall, we have an informal social at a local establishment (TBD).
Our socials are typically scheduled to start after the last meeting in any given quarter, however you need to check our upcoming schedule for confirmed dates. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of great people, food, drinks, and merriment!
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World Champion Speakers
Occasionally, the club brings in special speakers to address the club.
On Monday March 6th, the club will be celebrating "An Evening with Two Toastmasters World Champions of Public Speaking". Darren LaCroix the 2001 World Champion, and Mark Brown the 1995 World Champion will give you their best ideas and advice about the professional speaking industry. Don’t assume as many do did that winning the world championship is your easy button into a life as a professional speaker. Winning the contest gave these gentlemen many offers of free speeches, but they learned how to parlay those
opportunities into a real income.
6:00 PM - Get Paid to Speak by Next Week.
The truth about how anyone can do this, IF they know how!
Presented by Darren LaCroix.
My very first professional speech paid just $75. Now, I earn more than I ever dreamed possible.
Darren will learn give you valuable insight into:
- What assets and experiences you have that people are willing to pay for.
- Who will pay you and how to reach them.
- The 16 biggest mistakes that could stop your speaking career before it gets started.
- 5 specific ways to GET PAID TO SPEAK BY NEXT WEEK
- One secret question that can get you a $1,500 - $6,000 bonus!
- 29 tools and forms that you need to get started quickly
(they took me 12 years to develop).
- Seven different speaking business models and which is best for you.
- How to speak for free and still earn a huge income
- ...And much, much, much more
What people have said:
"You really helped me focus on my assets and realize that I am sitting on
a gold mine!" - Andy Dooley, Orlando, FL
"We increased our speaking rates 150% and they didn’t hesitate."
- Charlotte Endorf, Norfolk, NE
"I have received my first speaking paycheck! You helped me avoid many of
the pitfalls that others make." - Theresa Westcott, Houston, TX
For more info about Darren check out www.humor411.com.
7:00 PM - World Champion Coaching
...you'll never look at your presentation the same way again!
Presented by Mark Brown and Darren LaCroix.
Being great on the platform is your number one marketing tool! Tiger Woods has a coach, do you?
You can be good by yourself, but can't be great alone.
Bring your 2 minute stories (or part of your presentation) and be coached by 2 World Champions. Their insight will make speeches transform on the spot! Mark Brown, 1995 World Champion coached
Darren LaCroix to win the 2001 World Championship of Public Speaking. Darren says there is no way he would have won without Mark's advice. Champions "think differently."
For more information on Mark Brown check out his website at www.markbrownspeaks.com
There will be an opportunity to sign up to have your stories critiqued
that evening. Signups will be first come-first served, and due to time
constraints no more than 5 slots can be filled.
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Comedy Improv Workshop
Can you make your friends and co-workers laugh?
Interested in giving comedy a try?
Join us for a night of Improvisational Comedy where you will have a chance to participate in some simple improv games. Whether you are in the audience or on the stage, you're sure to have a lot of fun. No need to prepare anything in advance - we'll be doing comedy on the fly! All ranges of experience welcome, from beginner to seasoned expert. This event has proven so popular, that this group now has monthly
meetings, usually on Wednesdays, open to the public. Please check the team's "World Class Indifference" website for the official schedule.
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Goals Night - October
We all make goals or so we think. But most of the time it's something we
say. But rarely do we write down our goals and formulate a plan to carry
them out? Are you one of these people? You're not alone. Please join The
Stamford Toastmasters this Monday night for a night of Goal Setting.
When you come bring a positive attitude and at least 3 goals you'd like to
accomplish in the next year. Please have one goal involve Toastmasters. I.E
(In one year, I will have reach my CTM).
What this workshop will include:
- 5 minutes intro on goals and why they are important
- 5 minutes showing how to attack goals - a plan of action
- 5 minutes - writing down goals on two sheets of paper. One sheet they will
take home with them. The other will be put in an envelope and sent to them
in one year's time to see how they've done.
- 5 minutes to discuss the goals of the Stamford Club - president's
distinction. 5 CTM, 2 ATM etc.
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Holiday Party - December
The annual holiday party is a long tradition for the Greater Stamford Toastmasters club. Members get a chance to socialize in a relaxed environment, and often reminisce about the highs (and lows!) of the club this past year. As the holidays draw closer, please check our upcoming schedule for the exact details.
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