circle of gold. your presenters mary jane mcgrath and darlene davies

Circle of Gold

Your Presenters

Mary Jane McGrath and Darlene Davies

“Best speech I ever gave”

“Learned speaking is about the audience”

“Learned to invite the audience into my

stories”

“Standing ovation for my keynote speech”

“Members stood by me all the way”

Results

Speeches: manual, work, personal, contest

Goal: Become the best speaker we can be• Hone speechwriting – message, stories, lessons• Practice delivery and staging• Share knowledge• Offer honest feedback

Support those who advance to higher levels

Focus

Agree to principles that guide our meetings

Short education session

Speech practice, discussion, problem-solving

Celebration

The Meetings

A Gift of Gold – From You to the Audience

Individual attention

Great tips from more experienced

Toastmasters

Everyone in the meeting wanted to learn

Everyone had a goal

The first time I competed, I went all the way to Division.

My first C of G

Invited advanced Toastmasters to help form

Circle of Gold and share their knowledge

Offered support to any Toastmaster who was

working on a special speech: work, personal or

competition.

Gave honest, encouraging advice to help us grow

Every participant said they benefitted

C of G in Regina

Supported and encouraged Division

contestants

Offered helpful feedback and practice time

Encouraged clubs to invite contestants to

practice at their meetings

Division B contestants won both contests in

the District Fall Speech Contests in 2014!!

Division B Contestants

Circle of Gold - A Gift for Each Participant