"The Ice Breaker" by Ralph

Speaker four January 27, 2009 presenting project # 6 "Vocal Variety" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"I Was There At The Inauguration" by Helen

Speaker three January 27, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Giving Hope" by Ken

Speaker two January 27, 2009 presenting project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"The Cooking Contest And The Throne" by My

Speaker one January 27, 2009 presenting presenting project # 5 "Bringing History To Life" from the Advanced Communication series 'Storytelling' manual.

It's Contest Time 2009!

Orator's club "Mock Contest" will be January 27, 2009 at our regular meeting time and location. For more contest information go to the Club Resources and Information blog or follow these links:

• International Speech Contest Judging Criteria
• Table Topics Contest Judging Criteria
• Contest Judge's Code of Ethics
• District 84 Contests Information
  

Orator's club "International Speech and Table Topics Contests" will be February 17, 2009 at our regular meeting time and location (officials and contestants are asked to arrive a half hour early at 6:30 pm.)

• The Area 42 "International Speech and Table Topics Contests" will be in March 2009, details TBA.
• The Division D "International Speech and Table Topics Contests" will be April 18, 2009 at the Daytona Beach Community College.
• The District 84 "International Speech and Table Topics Contests" will be part of the spring conference May 15, 16 and 17, 2009 in Orlando, details TBA.

"A Plan For Greatness" by Roxie

Speaker four January 20, 2009 presenting "Moments of Truth" part two, from the 'Successful Club' series as project # 7 "Research Your Topic" from the basic 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Gamal Abdel Nasser" by Intesar

Speaker three January 20, 2009 presenting project # 5 "Bringing History to Life" from the Advanced Communication series 'Storytelling' manual

"Education Is Important To A Society" by Venkat

Speaker two January 20, 2009 presenting project # 2 "Organize Your Speech" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"My Story" by Neelu

Speaker one January 20, 2009 presenting project # 1 "The Ice Breaker" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Moments Of Truth" by Roxie

Speaker three January 13, 2009 presenting the project "Moments of Truth" part one, from the 'Successful Club' series.

"My Ice Breaker Speech" by Venkat

Speaker one January 13, 2009 presenting project # 1 "The Ice Breaker" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"The World Needs Leaders" by My

Speaker four January 6, 2008 presenting project # 4 "Presenting An Award" from the Advanced Communication series 'Special Occasion Speeches' manual.

"Keeping Connected To Those We Love" by Diane C

Speaker three January 6, 2009 presenting project # 4 "A Dramatic Talk" from the Advanced Communication series 'Entertaining Speaker' manual.

"Small Changes To Total Change" by Ken

Speaker two January 6, 2008 presenting project # 9 "Persuade With Power" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

"Breaking The Ice" by Whitney

Speaker one January 6, 2009 presenting project # 1 "The Ice Breaker" from the 'Competent Communication' manual.

Orators Train 7 Officers of 7 Officers Elected

We have achieved all 7 officers trained! This helps us run the club effectively and gets us another point on our DCP Chart. Sergeant at Arms - Sam, Treasurer - Ken, Secretary - Betty O, VP Publicity - Helen, VP Membership - Diane C, VP Education - My, and President - Roxie were all trained at the TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) on January 3, 2009.

This qualifies us for the "7 of 7" Challenge earning the reward offered of $ credit for club supplies. Details to follow.