On Monday Jan 30th 2017 the club took advantage of the fifth Monday in the month to hold a Strictly Speaking and Evaluation event. Michael J Clarke gave a masterly explanation of exactly why he considers Evaluation to be the Powerhouse of Toastmasters. We are delighted he has agreed that we can share it hereContinue reading “Evaluation – the Powerhouse of Toastmasters | Michael J Clarke”
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“How to craft a competition Speech” | Andrew Miller
On Monday Jan 30th 2017 the club took advantage of the fifth Monday in the month to hold a Strictly Speaking and Evaluation event. Andrew Miller shared his story of how he progressed from winning our club competition, to winning in Area 15 to winning the contest to represent Division E in two District competitions.Continue reading ““How to craft a competition Speech” | Andrew Miller”
Christmas Party 2016
We had a wonderful Christmas party last night, with a lovely meal provided by the Regent Hotel, Doncaster. A big thanks for all the post-meal jollifications created by our President Derek Lucian . We had a version of Pictionary, a fascinating Table Topics based on childrens’ letters to Father Christmas, and finally charades. Derek hadContinue reading “Christmas Party 2016”
Meet Julie and Sean Gordon
Julie and Sean Gordon are one of several couples who have joined Doncaster Speakers over the years. Julie says: In my job as an MD the focus of my role is on meeting people, developing client relationships and getting the message out there about the business. I needed something to help build my confidence inContinue reading “Meet Julie and Sean Gordon”
Success at Area 21 Speech Contests!
Congratulations to our members who competed at the Area 21 Speech Contests in Sheffield on October 9th and those who came to support them! Jean Stewart and Andrew Miller represented the club in the Humorous Speech Contest and Andrew Miller and Natalia Skorcewska in the Table Topics Contest. Andrew Miller took first place in theContinue reading “Success at Area 21 Speech Contests!”
Humorous and Table Topics Speech Contests Sept 26 2016
We had two excellent Speech Contests at our meeting on Monday September 26th. Bridget Pearson was Contest Chair for both and did a magnificent job both beforehand (there is such a lot of printing and organising of people!) and in leading the contests in a calm, assured manner. Well done! Shelagh Jones was Chief JudgeContinue reading “Humorous and Table Topics Speech Contests Sept 26 2016”
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