NW Arkansas Wordmasters - Toastmasters Club #4932

Have you ever wanted to check out a Toastmasters Meeting?
Join us next Wednesday at noon in person at the Fayetteville Public Library or virtually via Zoom.

We'd love to see you there!

Ready to level up?

Join NW Arkansas Wordmasters to grow your communication skills.

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**The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives. ~Tony Robbins**

We had a fun and relaxed meeting this week with a small group!

Our theme was "Time For A Reset" as we approach fall and all the changes that come with it. Toastmaster Kui reminded us that as we begin the new semester and new journeys we can choose to Start Better!

Lesley spoke on "Why You Need A Mindfulness Practice" with examples of things you can try.

HB spoke on of mentorships and the value of "Each One Teach One"

Our next meeting will be back at the Fayetteville Public Library on August 28th at noon! All are welcome!

This year marks 100 years of Toastmasters!

The 2024 International Convention begins tomorrow in Anaheim, CA with a world-class lineup of accomplished and inspiring speakers🌟

Want to know more about Toastmasters? Join NW Arkansas Wordmasters tomorrow at noon at the Fayetteville Public Library.😉

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Come practice your pauses in a friendly and supportive environment at the next NW Arkansas Wordmasters meeting.

**“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” ~Mark Twain**

Join NW Arkansas Wordmasters next Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library (or from anywhere via Zoom) and conquer your Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking)!

In a Toastmasters meeting, you’ll find inspiration, encouragement and respect. You’ll also get to practice your communication skills.

~Toastmasters~
Empowering individuals through personal and professional development.

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"In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to do their best." ~Zig Ziglar

💪 Strong teamwork can help build positive cultures and produce better work! 🌟 But even high-functioning teams can have communication breakdowns. 📉 Discover the secrets to effective communication among your team and how to get to the heart of what they really need. ❤️ Find this article, along with other leadership and teamwork tips, in the August Toastmaster magazine. 📖✨
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Are you ready to work on your communication skills?

Come practice with us at the next NW Arkansas Wordmasters meeting.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Join us in person or on Zoom.

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"If there is one general law of communication it is that we never communicate as effectively as we think we do." ~Charles Handy

Great meeting with a small group earlier this week. We heard prepared speeches from Kui on "The Beauty of Differences" and Daniel on "Teaching Differently." We also had table topic speeches about Belonging for our theme "Culture of Belonging". Join us at our next meeting Wednesday, August 14th at noon in person or on Zoom. Message us for the link!

To go along with today's theme of "A Culture of Belonging" our Word of The Day was Unity.

Every Toastmasters meeting has a theme chosen by the Toastmaster of the Day.

The theme for tomorrow’s meeting of the NW Arkansas Wordmasters is “A Culture of Belonging” inspired by an article in this months issue of the Toastmaster Magazine.

Join us tomorrow at noon at the Fayetteville Public Library!

Have you ever wanted to check out a Toastmasters Meeting?

Join us on Wednesday at noon in person at the Fayetteville Public Library or virtually via Zoom.

We'd love to see you there!

We're having a hybrid meeting - IN PERSON and virtual - on Wednesday, May 8 from 12-1. Join us if your schedule allows. If you prefer the in-person option with a small group, we'll be at the Fayetteville Public Library in room 411 (Leverenz). Step out of your comfort zone and join us!

NWA Wordmasters Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94309836292pwd=d3FMdW9SRWttOGU1VFd2K1c1L2tyQT09

ZOOM Meeting ID 943 0983 6292
Passcode 4932

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Let’s Talk about it next year! Public Speaking!

We are meeting today from 12-1 at First National Bank of NWA on Steele Blvd. Step out of your comfort zone and join us!

While this may be more focused towards one-on-one conversations, there are some good reminders of how to be an active listener. Too often at meetings or presentations, I get distracted by other things or thoughts. Check it out and feel free to reply with your experiences.

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Become a better listener by doing this 3 simple things Active listening means listening to someone else with the intent of hearing them, understanding their message, and retaining what they say. We could all use more of it.

WE'RE BACK LIVE!!! Starting tomorrow you'll be able to attend Live with us at First National Bank in Fayetteville (across from Target) at noon! We'd love to see you. If you are new to Toastmasters or have been thinking of checking it out, now's the time.

If you can't make it live, you can still join virtually Razorback Toastmasters DOT com.

Who's that girl?! Congratulations to District 43's newly elected District Director for the 2022-2023 term!! You've come a long way, Lu Zhang! Your home club is very proud of you.

Who's registered for District 43 Conference? Prices go up in a few days! Get registered today - learn from TWO WORLD CHAMPIONS for only $35!! www.D43Conference.org.

Regular Registration ends April 15!
So many great educational sessions including How's Your EQ (Emotional Quotient)? Julie Kowalski; How to Stand Out! by Cary Shillcut; and Diversity & Inclusion by Dr. Farzana Chohan. Register today at www.D43Conference.org

We are meeting via Zoom this Wednesday at 12 PM. We'd love to have you join us. Stay tuned for a return to in-person meetings. For more details check out https://www.razorbacktoastmasters.com/

Razorback Word Masters The official web site of the Razorback Wordmasters club # 4932, Toastmasters Club at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Join us to learn more about how you can become a better speaker and leader.

A more technical look at filler words. So, what do YOU think?

Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? For as long as we've had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most frequent targets of this communication regulation are the ums, ers, and likes that pepper our conversations. These linguistic fillers occur roughly 2 to 3 times per minute in natural speech. So are ums and ...

Happening tonight. Join the celebration!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our Toastmaster year begins July 1 and we are having a party to celebrate! Join us TONIGHT!

Please join us TONIGHT at 7:30 PM CST on Zoom with the District 43 Trio, 2021-2022 to kick off a brand new Toastmasters year!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83694484502

Join us tomorrow from noon to 1pm. Second Session of our NWA Toastmasters Speechcraft Workshop.

I joined Razorback Toastmasters just over a year ago. It’s a great group to expand your communication skills and receive positive feedback. I wish I had joined Toastmasters years ago!

NWA friends, Razorback Word Masters and Pinnacle Toastmasters present a Speechcraft workshop every Thursday noon - 1pm from May 20-Jun 24 to help you become a better communicator!!!

In this 6-one-hour-session workshop, participants will:

*Get familiar with Toastmasters meeting roles and program structure
*Present three 5-7 min speeches - learn from peer feedback
*Evaluate others' speeches - practice active listening & provide effective feedback
*Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced Toastmasters

The registration fee is $20, and will be refunded if the participants:
1) Join a Toastmasters club;
2) OR attend at least 5 sessions

Registration at Google Sheet https://forms.gle/hv1ep9j623NoHeAS7
We accept up to 15 participants!

Meeting This Wednesday! Click on the zoom link at noon on our website: www.Razorbacktoastmasters.com

Razorback Word Masters The official web site of the Razorback Wordmasters club # 4932, Toastmasters Club at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Join us to learn more about how you can become a better speaker and leader.

Congratulations to our very own, Angela Johnson Belford, for winning the Area F4 International Speech and Evaluation Contests. If you missed her performance, the Area F3 contest is Saturday morning. Check it out. We'll post details of the next round at the division level.

TOMORROW! TOMORROW!
Message us for the link!

Since we've been using Zoom for our meetings, some tips to be more effective. Food for thought.

Why you should resist the urge to multitask during Zoom meetings It’s so tempting, but it can wreak havoc on your productivity. Here’s how to find your focus instead.