Phoenix-Toronto Toastmaster Mentorship Program


2009 - 2010 Mentoring Session Listing:

 

Date Topic Facilitator
July 21, 2009 Speech Evaluation James B with Guest Karen Lidner

Aug 18, 2009

How to Begin Your Speech <Link to Download Presentation Notes>

Jawaad S.

Sept 15, 2009

Contest & Judging <Link to Flyer>

Irene K.

Oct 20, 2009 We Are All in Sales <Click to Download Presentaton> Irene K.
Nov 17, 2009 Impromptu Speaking - 6 Successful Approaches to Quickly Organize Your Thoughts <Link to Flyer>

James B. & Sai E.

Dec 15, 2009 Mentor Training <Click here for more information> Darlene E. & Irene K.
Mar 16, 2010 Tasty Evaluations: The Sandwich Method <click here for more information> James B.

 

Past Mentorship Session Listing

 

Date Mentorship Topic Presenter
February 7th, 2006 Group Mentorship 101 - Introducing our Group Mentorship Program Sandy L.
March 7th, 2006 How you Say it -- choosing the right words Sandy L.
April 3rd, 2006 Effective Feedback Sandy L.
May 2nd, 2006 Deep Breathing and Voice Projection Fred & Sandy L.
July 17, 2006 Table Topics Sandy L.
August 21, 2006 Speech Evaluation Workshop James B.
September 18, 2006 Speech Contest Judging 101 Ellen & James B.
October 17, 2006 Life after the first 10 Competent Communicator (CC) speeches.

Michelle shares her secret of phenomenal growth. Learn as an Advanced Toastmaster reveals the secret of success on the path beyond your first 10 Toastmaster speeches.

Michelle W.
January 15, 2007 The 'ins and outs' of being a Phoenix Toastmaster member -- Attendees learned how to get the most from your Toastmasters Membership. Priti R.
January 23, 2007 Parliamentary Procedures - learn to master the heart of business meeting procedures.

presentation notes:
Parliamentary Procedures Notes (PDF)
Toastmaster Chart of Motions (JPEG image)
related link:Robert's Rules of Order - Read the Book for Free Online

Rex French
March 13th, 2007 Toastmaster roles from A to Z.

Priti stepped through a typical agenda. At each stop she explored the benefits and challenges of performing that meeting role. Through the question and answer session Priti reminded members that their is more information on the Toastmaster Meeting Roles on our web site.

Another good tip was to observe someone else doing the roll the week before it's your turn. Sit beside the person and ask a few questions. Priti also reminded members that feedback is essential. Review your Competent Leader (CL) manual. Before you do the roll ask another member to review you in the CL roll.

Priti R.
March 27th, 2007 The Art of Relaxation

Donna Lynn shared the secrets of her relaxation techniques. This was truly the most laid back mentorship session ever. Everyone left the session completely relaxed.

Donna Lynn
April 3rd, 2007 The Art Of Effective Evaluation (3.2 meg PDF).

With this presentation Michelle not only completes her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation but also shares some of the Secrets of effective evaluation.

Michelle W.
May 15, 2007 Open question and Answer session Priti R.
July 17th, 2007 New member orientation - Toastmaster roles. Jackie covered the Toastmaster Roles with tips to watch out for. Jackie M.
August 21st, 2007 A/V Equipment Training. Get tips on doing a power-point presentation. Members also got hands-on experience. Everything from how to set up the projector and connect it to your laptop to organizing and delivering your presentation. It was a great follow on to her previous tips designing a Power Point presentation Elena R.
September 25th, 2007 The Art of Advanced Evaluation

Instead of a member hosted mentorship session we had a guest presentation by Harry Ansara on The Art of Advanced Evaluation. Harry shared with us a few secrets. Here are only a few samples of what he shared:

  • Work on developing your own style that you are comfortable with
  • Focus on a few main points
  • How did the speech touch or affect you?
  • Give the best evaluation that you can in 3 minutes and 30 seconds!
  • Participate in the next evaluation contest!
  • Click for More Notes I took during the presentation

Harry - Thank you for your inspiring and informative presentation.
Click for original invitation

Harry Ansara
October 16th, 2007 Table Topics Methodology. Priti gave several patterns for organizing your table topics. You can download her presentation notes and the worksheet. Priti R.
December 11th, 2007 GUEST SPEAKER Radio & Vocal Variety. See the 1050 Chum radio persona in action as he demonstrates his craft. Click here for the invitation. Bob Summers
1050 CHUM Radio
January 8th, 2008 Robert’s Rules Of Order - See a great parliamentarian demonstrate proper parliamentary procedures. Learn the ins and outs of running a good business meeting.

Recommended reading:
website: http://www.jimslaughter.com/robertsrules.htm
Book: Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance, by O. Garfield Jones.

Click here for the invitation.

Bill Bienia
District 60 Parliamentarian, Past International Director, Distinguished Toastmaster

 

 

Mentor Program Information

At our club we have an innovative Group Mentorship program as well as individual one-on-one mentorship. On the left of the page you will find many relevant links to our program.