Gopher Toastmasters - Club 183

🌟 Exciting Times at the Toastmasters International District 6 Spring Conference 2024! 🌟
The photo captures a moment with our Gopher Toastmasters Club 183 club members past weekend. It's always great to see such a dynamic group coming together, sharing experiences, and supporting each other’s growth!
We're proud to highlight that two of our members Nyamka Reese and Daniel DeJoode led an insightful breakout sessions, sharing their expertise and enriching our learning experience.

Earl Roethke competed in the Table Topics speech contest showcasing his sharp communication skills. He represented a different club for the competition but we always support and cheer for him!

Thanks Hassan for making this awesome group photo happen!

Our bi-weekly meeting is today at 6pm-7:30pm on-person and via zoom!
Join us to learn about the great opportunities we provide to our members!

📣Our April hybrid meeting is here! We're meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 6pm at the Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall), Minneapolis. Room S-275 or via Zoom.
We will have prepared speeches, impromptu speeches, fun and laughter!

Want to visit our meeting via zoom? Email us at [email protected] or send us a message through the chat and we will send you the Zoom link!

Congratulations to all participants of the 2024 Toastmasters Area level International Speech contest and Table Topics Speech contest! 👏

We commend you for stepping up and embracing growth.
You are all winners in your pursuit of excellence and self-improvement.

Thank you to all our club members who participated and offered your support throughout the contest!

Are you looking to elevate your speaking skills and be part of a supportive community? Visit our club page and see how you can join us:
https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00000183-gopher-toastmasters-club

Find us on Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/gopher-toastmasters-club-183/events/

Join us for our February hybrid meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, 6pm at the Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall), Minneapolis. Room S-275 or via Zoom.

If you want to attend our meeting via zoom, email us at [email protected] or send us a message through the chat and we will send you the Zoom link.

Our bi-weekly hybrid meeting is coming up on Tuesday, January 23rd.
📍Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall), Minneapolis. Room S-275 or via Zoom. If you want to visit our club as a guest, send us an email at [email protected] or send us a message through the chat.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Start your new year on a confident note with the January edition of Toastmaster Magazine! 🎉

Looking for some inspiration in the new year? The January Toastmaster magazine is here! In this issue, find out how to take on the magazine reading challenge, pick what's on your Toastmasters bucket list, discover strategies for beating burnout, and learn more about the organization’s 100-year history.
www.toastmasters.org/Magazine

'Tis the season for cozying up at festive gatherings, office banters, awards, spontaneous toasts, and plenty of mingling unlike any other time! 🎉🥂
Here are some helpful tips and resources to help you spark fun conversions at a Christmas party:
✨Set the vibe before you arrive—know your party style and limits.
✨Scope out the guest list for potential new pals
✨Brush up on small talk skills—it’s an art! Start with a smile and a simple question.
✨Body language matters—keep it open and friendly!
✨Phone off, focus on the chat!
✨ Exit strategies? Introduce others or gracefully wrap it up.

Want to learn more? Check out this captivating article and a podcast:
🔖 https://rb.gy/f78965
🎙 https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Video-Library/holiday-webinar

🎁 We're hosting a White Elephant Gift Exchange on December 18, 2023, at 6:00PM. Engaging speeches and surprise gifts await!
If you want to attend as a guest, RSVP by emailing [email protected].

🔓Unlock your confidence with Toastmasters and discover the power of your voice.🗣️

📢Our December 4th meeting will be held exclusively online at this time. If you're interested in joining, our meeting is at 6:00PM.

Feel free to message us for the Zoom link and further details about our Toastmasters club.

🎄Toastmasters International District 6 Holiday Party is coming up on this Saturday, Dec. 2, 6pm-8pm.
RSVP by Nov.30 and join the festivity! 🌟

What an incredible turnout at our recent Open House! Seeing our members reconnecting face-to-face and welcoming guests who enjoyed the experience was an absolute delight.

Hats off to our members, Jesse, Kurk, and Hassan, for delivering exceptional speeches that captivated us all! 👏

🎤 If you're curious about visiting one of our meetings, leave a comment below. Feel free to join us as our guest anytime—there's no limit to the number of times you can experience our welcoming environment firsthand!
Our doors are wide open for anyone eager to explore and grow with us.

Toastmasters International District 6 Toastmasters

We are organizing an OPEN HOUSE on November 20, 2023, at 6:00PM-7:30PM! Walk-ins welcome.
📍 Location: Entertainment Center, Loring Green East, 1201 Yale Place in downtown Minneapolis

The meeting is in-person and online. If you'd like to attend online, leave us a message. We will share the meeting link with you.
👥 Bring your friends, family, and anyone eager to elevate their public speaking skills!

Our Nov. 6th meeting will be online-only due to unexpected unavailability of our venue. Please contact us if interested in the Zoom link and other info about our club and Toastmasters.

As the 2023 Toastmasters International Convention in the Bahamas wraps up today, we encourage everyone to continue the speaking and leadership journey a bit closer to home! Join us for our meeting this Monday, August 21st, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm CDT, in person at 1201 Yale Place in Minneapolis or online (ask us about Zoom info).

Food for thought, Gopher Toastmasters. Give a thumbs up if a non traditional meeting once a year would serve you well. 👍🏼

Is your club meeting routine getting stale? It may be time to shake things up. Check out a few ideas from fellow Toastmasters on how they went beyond the standard format to forge camaraderie and creativity.
https://bit.ly/TI_MeetOutside

A great reminder ahead of tomorrow's meeting, Mon. 6/26.

You’re told to avoid using “ums” and “ahs” in a speech, but the list of filler words doesn’t end there. Learn what other phrases can be considered unnecessary in your speeches and everyday communication.
https://bit.ly/TI_Filler_Words

Within all the enjoyment of the Toastmasters District 6 Conference (in-person for the first time since 2019!), we were proudly able to display our club banner adorned with all our program quality award swag. We encourage you to be part of our speaking and leadership skill-building journey. Our next meeting is on May 16th at 6 pm CDT, both online via Zoom and in-person at Loring Green East, 1201 Yale Place in Minneapolis. Contact Paul Lubinski or Jamie Richter for more details.

Following success with our first hybrid meeting, we're ready for our next on Monday March 21st! Join us either at Loring Green East (1201 Yale Place, downtown Minneapolis) or via Zoom. (See our contact info or visit meetup.com/Gopher-Toastmasters-Club-183)

Gopher Toastmasters - Club 183 (Minneapolis, MN) If you want to improve your communication for any reason - please join us for a meeting. The Gopher Toastmasters Club is the right place for you. Public speaking requires practice, an education plan,

2-22-22 marks 144 years since the birth of Toastmasters founder Ralph Smedley, and 81 years since the inaugural meeting of our club. Join us for our next new experience at our March 7th meeting, a "hybrid" (combined virtual and in-person!) format.

Dear "likers" of our page and all our guests: the theme for our next meeting is "Be Our Guest." We encourage to visit our club (81 years strong this month) on Monday the 7th at 6 pm. You can contact Paul Lubinski (lubinski3nm at yah-who) or Jamie Richter for the Zoom invitation an other details.

While we patiently and diligently look for the opportunity to gather and add this recognition of our achievements to our club banner, we invite everyone to meet us online and experience our speaking and leadership program quality. The next meeting is Mon. Nov. 15 at 6 pm, followed by meetings on Dec. 6 and 20. Please contact Jamie Richter or Paul Lubinski (lubinski3nm at yah-who) for more info including a Zoom invitation.

There's the Western film (1960 original or 2016 remake), the song by the Clash, and our club officers: the Magnificent Seven! Kudos for completion of summer 2021 training (the first of two rounds in the Toastmasters program year) by all our club officers!

Realizing that Toastmasters program quality and club growth go hand in hand, and putting that understanding into practice, we proudly announce that we are a President's Distinguished club, a top honor for Toastmasters clubs. Join us at our June 28th meeting and beyond as we continue our journey of improved speaking and leadership skills. meetup.com/Gopher-Toastmasters-Club-183 or contact Paul Lubinski or Jamie Richter .

Gopher Toastmasters - Club 183 (Minneapolis, MN) If you want to improve your communication for any reason - please join us for a meeting. The Gopher Toastmasters Club is the right place for you. Public speaking requires practice, an education plan,

We just completed a fun and successful 6-session "Speechcraft." Now we're ready to continue our speaking and leadership program quality in our regular meeting format, from Monday June 21st. We encourage you to join us. Please contact Paul Lubinski or Jamie Richter for more info, or visit meetup.com/Gopher-Toastmasters-Club-183

Gopher Toastmasters - Club 183 (Minneapolis, MN) If you want to improve your communication for any reason - please join us for a meeting. The Gopher Toastmasters Club is the right place for you. Public speaking requires practice, an education plan,

Join us online Monday Feb. 15 at 6 pm for the celebration of our club's 80th anniversary. Contact Paul Lubinski for the online meeting invitation. We admit that the marquee in the photo is not for our club, though we've always been looking for a promotional edge! 😁