Build a Better You: Meeting #433 TGIS Toastmasters Club Open House Meeting on 10th Sep, Sunday 5pm at Dubai, by TM Patricia Gaekwad & TM Nikhil Nandakumar

 Join us for this Open House to learn how Toastmasters can help improve your public speaking and building leadership skills.

🌧️ Dance in the rain, let the music flow,

With every drop, let your worries go.

Feel the beat of life, let your spirit soar,

In this downpour, we’re asking for more 🎶

OPEN HOUSE

Join us for an evening of pure magic where we celebrate life’s moments, rain or shine! Co-hosted by TM Patricia Gaekwad and TM Nikhil Nandakumar

Date: Sunday, 10th Sept

Time: 5.15 pm to 8 pm

Location: Villa Rotana, Near Exit 2, Business Bay Metro Station, Dubai

Let’s jam together and create memories that will last a lifetime 🎵

What is an open House?:

An "open house" refers to a special meeting or event organized by a Toastmasters club that is open to the public. The primary purpose of an open house is to showcase what a Toastmasters club does and to attract potential new members.

During an open house, the club typically conducts a regular Toastmasters meeting, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking (Table Topics), and evaluations. However, these meetings are designed to provide a glimpse of what Toastmasters is all about and to encourage visitors to join the club.

Open houses often feature:

Welcoming and networking: 

Visitors are greeted warmly and have the opportunity to meet club members.

Club presentations: 

Club officers or experienced members may give presentations about the benefits of Toastmasters, the structure of the organization, and the specific advantages of joining that particular club.

Speech showcases: 

Members may deliver speeches that demonstrate the educational and personal development aspects of Toastmasters.

Q&A sessions: 

There is usually a question-and-answer session where visitors can ask questions about Toastmasters and the club.

Membership information: 

Information about membership fees, meeting schedules, and club resources is often provided.

The goal of an open house is to attract new members who are interested in improving their communication and leadership skills. It's an excellent opportunity for guests to see firsthand how Toastmasters meetings work and how they can benefit from joining a club.

Educational Session:

TM Samir Geepee: The Joy of Public Speaking (20 Min)

In Toastmasters clubs, an educational session typically refers to a segment of a club meeting where members and sometimes guests have the opportunity to learn and develop their communication and leadership skills.

The purpose of these educational sessions in Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and structured environment for individuals to improve their communication and leadership abilities. Toastmasters International offers a structured curriculum and educational materials to guide members through their learning journey, whether they are working on communication or leadership skills

TABLE TOPIC SESSION:

TM Sachin Acharya

A Table Topics session in a Toastmasters club is a segment of the meeting where members practice their impromptu speaking skills. During this session, participants are given a random topic or question and have a short period (usually one to two minutes) to speak on that topic without any prior preparation. Table Topics is a valuable exercise in developing the ability to think on one's feet and communicate effectively in spontaneous situations.

Table Topics sessions are an essential part of Toastmasters meetings, as they help members improve their ability to speak confidently and coherently without preparation. They also enhance critical thinking, organization, and communication skills. Additionally, Table Topics sessions are often considered a fun and engaging aspect of Toastmasters meetings that challenge members to step out of their comfort zones and embrace spontaneity.

PREPARED (PROJECT) SPEACHES:

Speaker-1: TM Vijay Ramah

Level-1, P-1, Icebreaker (Pathway: Strategic Relationships); Title: VJ Venture: V ibrant J oys!

Speaker-2: TM Aqib Absar Khan

 Level-1, Project-2;(Pathway: Presentation Mastery): Title: Believe & Make it Happen. 

In Toastmasters clubs, project speeches refer to the prepared speeches that members deliver as part of their educational journey within the Toastmasters program. These speeches are structured and follow specific guidelines provided by Toastmasters International. Project speeches are a fundamental component of Toastmasters meetings and are designed to help members develop and refine their public speaking and communication skills.

Project speeches in Toastmasters clubs provide a structured and supportive environment for members to enhance their speaking abilities, build self-confidence, and achieve their communication goals. Whether following the traditional program or the Pathways Learning Experience, members work at their own pace and receive valuable feedback from their peers, helping them become more effective and confident speakers.

EVALUATION SESSION:

1. TM Benjamin Oommen

2. TM RK Raman

In a Toastmasters club, an evaluation session is a crucial component of the club meeting where members provide constructive feedback and evaluations on various aspects of speeches and meeting roles. The primary purpose of the evaluation session is to help speakers and meeting participants improve their communication and leadership skills. Here's how an evaluation session typically works.

The evaluation session in a Toastmasters club is a valuable learning experience for members. It promotes a culture of continuous improvement, where members can grow their communication and leadership skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Constructive feedback from evaluations is one of the key elements that make Toastmasters an effective platform for personal and professional development.

TIMER:

TM Tulika Singh

In a Toastmasters club meeting, the Timer is one of the essential meeting roles. The Timer's primary responsibility is to help ensure that the meeting runs smoothly and on time by keeping track of the duration of various segments and speeches.

The Timer plays a vital role in the structure and effectiveness of a Toastmasters meeting, helping members improve their time management skills and ensuring that meetings are organized and punctual. The Timer's signals also serve as a visual and auditory cue to speakers, keeping them aware of their time and helping them stay within the prescribed time limits.

GRAMMARIAN:

DTM Saro Tharyan

In a Toastmasters club meeting, the Grammarian is one of the essential meeting roles. The Grammarian's primary responsibility is to help members improve their language and grammar skills, as well as to create awareness about language usage during the meeting.

The the Grammarian helps create a positive and educational atmosphere within the Toastmasters meeting, emphasizing the importance of language proficiency as an essential aspect of effective public speaking and communication.

Ah-COUNTER:

TM Vetrivel Shanmugam

In a Toastmasters club meeting, the Ah-Counter is one of the meeting roles responsible for tracking and counting filler words and unnecessary pauses used by speakers. The primary purpose of the Ah-Counter role is to help members become more aware of their use of filler words and to encourage them to improve their speaking fluency and eliminate verbal distraction.

WORD MASTER:

TM Richa Kumari

In a Toastmasters club meeting, the "Word Master" is a role or function that is often assigned to a member to help enrich the vocabulary and language skills of other members. 

The Word Master role is an optional component of Toastmasters meetings and may not be present in all clubs. It aligns with Toastmasters International's mission of helping members improve their communication and leadership abilities, including their ability to use language effectively in public speaking and everyday communication.

The Ah-Counter role is an important element of Toastmasters meetings, as it contributes to members' professional development in communication and public speaking. It encourages members to be more mindful of their speech patterns and to work on eliminating verbal distractions, ultimately leading to more polished and impactful presentations.

GENERAL EVALUATION:

In a Toastmasters club meeting, the General Evaluator plays a key role in providing feedback and evaluating the overall conduct of the meeting. The General Evaluator's primary responsibility is to ensure that the meeting runs smoothly, that all meeting roles are performed effectively, and that constructive feedback is given to help the club improve.

The role of General Evaluator is a vital part of the Toastmasters meeting as it ensures that the meeting runs smoothly, provides valuable feedback to participants, and contributes to the overall growth and development of the club's members.

WARM WELCOME: #BeOurGuest

You're invited to join us for an evening of inspiration, growth, and connection at our Toastmasters Club Open House! Discover the power of effective communication and leadership in a supportive environment.

For agenda, Venue, Guest form, feedback, RSVP, social media: 

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