Author: Bill Atkins

Reasons to Join Talk of Monmouth

Every Toastmasters club is unique. For community clubs, anyone can join. Whereas, corporate clubs typically require a member to work for the company. Advanced clubs up their game by only allowing members, who have completed 10 speeches. (Some clubs like Northern Stars allow members to join after their 6th speech.)

At Talk of Monmouth, we have many experienced members, who can mentor you on achieving your leadership goals. Currently, Talk of Monmouth has one District officers, three Division Directors, one Area Director, and several past District, Division, and Area officers.

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Got Goals?

As we start the new Toastmasters year, it’s a great time to “reset” your goals, especially if you’ve stalled in your advancement.

Before you think of what goals you want, first think of last year. What were your goals? How did you do in accomplishing them?

One of the best ways to attain your goals is to have clear, specific goals. Write them down. And look at your goals daily. When you think about something often, you are likely to work toward that.

I’d like to tell you how this worked for me last year.

After 30 years of owning a business, I sold it last year. As a dedicated Toastmasters member since 2012, I used my newfound spare time to make a plan and set some Toastmasters goals. In the past, serving as a club president meant putting newer members first and sometimes forgoing giving speeches.

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Meetup = More Members

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Is your club struggling to find new members? Try Meetup. It is the best way for a Toastmasters community club to get more guests, who will turn into new members.

For those new to Meetup, it is an online social networking portal that facilitates group meetings in various localities around the world. The site allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest. In Toastmasters’ case, those interests are public speaking and leadership. However, there are groups for every interest you can imagine: politics, books, games, movies, health, pets, careers and hobbies.

In particular, Meetup is a great tool for Toastmasters community clubs to invite guests to upcoming meetings. (I wouldn’t recommend Meetup for Corporate or Advanced clubs as they have a different prospect pool than community clubs.)

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Join Us For a Claw-some Time!

As we start the new Toastmasters year, what better way to start then a day of fun at a baseball game?
 
We are planning just that.
 
Join us on Sunday July 30th for “Take me out to the Ball Game” at Blue Claws in Lakewood NJ
 
Toastmasters, families, and friends are invited to start the new Toastmasters year getting to know other Toastmasters.
 
We have a reserved area just behind first base. We’ll also have an All-you-can-eat BBQ.
 

Southern Style BBQ Picnics are available in the first base picnic area and include: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sauerkraut, Beans, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Condiment Platter, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Water, Soda, Watermelon, Cookies, and Fountain Soda.

Price: $26.95 per adult, $18.95 per child (5-12 yrs old) Kids under 5 yrs old are free.

Space is limited. Only a few tickets are left. Contact Bill Atkins to reserve a ticket.