QC Executive Toastmasters

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Live long and prosper!

‘Star Trek’ theme will be at returning QC Toastmasters open house A local Toastmasters club is going where no man or woman has gone before, at least for the past two and a half years. The Quad Cities Executive Toastmasters are hosting a Star Trek-themed open hous…

Hey, all! We're having a Star Wars meeting this Thursday...come check it out! PM us for the password. See you there!

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Meeting ID: 527 485 442

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Inc. Magazine recommends joining Toastmasters in their article The CEO Storyteller.

One of the most important responsibilities a founder and/or CEO has is to be the Storyteller in Chief. No one is saying you need to become Tony Robbins (one is enough anyway), but you can work to become better. Whether it's taking a Toastmasters or improv class, there are many things you can do to become a better storyteller.
http://bit.ly/TI_Storyteller

Weekly Meeting Prodigious, Precious, Memorable Moments

Congratulations to Art Eiland, who gave a stellar Ice Breaker this week!

Congratulations to Ana Mendiola on her fantastic Ice Breaker speech! VPE Betty Long and President Mary Jo Auliff present Ana with our traditional box of Ice Breakers. Looking forward to many more speeches from this talented lady!

Results are in from today's Area 83 Tall Tales contest. Congratulations to our own Devendra Banker! On to Division Z!

Devendra gave us a very funny speech today!

Quad Cities Advanced Toastmasters

One of our local clubs. This looks like fun!

Come help QCAT celebrate the 50th anniversary of our club's charter! Join us for brunch Saturday, March 2, 10 AM to noon, Eastern Avenue Library, Davenport. Special speakers and activities...come join the fun!

NO MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 31, 2019.
Due to the insane cold, St. John's is closed tomorrow, which means we have no place to meet. Stay warm and we'll see you next week!

Courtesy posting:

Due to the impending winter storm, QC Advanced Toastmasters Club has canceled their open house scheduled for 10 AM Saturday, January 19, 2019.

QC Exec president Mary Jo Auliff and QCAT president Betty Long with past QCAT president Kory May at KWQC this afternoon before Kory's interview on the Paula Sands Live show. He will be giving his competition speech at our open house this Saturday. 10 AM, Scott County Library, 200 N. 6th Street, Eldridge. Come out, and bring your friends!

Billionaire CEO Sara Blakely Says These 7 Words Are the Best Career Advice She Ever Got

Wise advice.

inc.com Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound.

Fossil word - Wikipedia

Bygones, as in "let bygones be bygones".

Caboodle, as in "kit and caboodle" (a "born fossil" in that "kit and caboodle" evolved from "kit and boodle", which itself was a fixed phrase borrowed as a unit from Dutch kitte en boedel).
coign, as in "coign of vantage".

Deserts, as in "just deserts", although singular "desert" in the sense of "state of deserving" occurs in nonidiom-specific contexts including law and philosophy.

Dint, as in "by dint of".

Druthers, as in "if I had my druthers..." (note that "druthers" is a "born fossil", having been formed by elision from " ['I'd/(I would) rathers' and never occurring outside the listed phrase to begin with).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_word

en.wikipedia.org Fossil status can also occur for word senses and for phrases. An example for a word sense is 'navy' in 'merchant navy', which means 'commercial fleet' (although that sense of navy is obsolete elsewhere). An example for a phrase is 'in point' (relevant), which is retained in the larger phrases 'case…

The world champion of public speaking breaks down his winning speech, from word choice to body language

businessinsider.com Manoj Vasudevan explains why he won the 2017 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking.

What Do Do When Your Speaking Time Is Cut At The Last Minute

Excellent tips!

linkedin.com How To Deal With Meetings That Run Over Time I was delivering the opening keynote for a national conference. I had spent months preparing my words,

Ever wondered why Toastmasters recommends you should never thank your audience?

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4 Rare (and Brilliant) Things Smart Leaders Do to Get Respect

inc.com The most unique leaders demonstrate some rather unusual behaviors not commonly seen in the corporate world. Is it any wonder they're so wildly successful?

Toastmasters International

"The worst speech you'll ever give, will be far better than the one you never give." -Fred Miller

Our newest member, David Reke, receiving his Ice Breakers from President Betty Long following his Ice Breaker speech Thursday, July 6, 2017!

This Is How Emotionally Intelligent People Vacation

Something to consider this summer.

fastcompany.com You’ll be doing some people-watching and self-reflection anyway while you kick back. Why not make it count?

Want to Be A Better Leader? Then Adopt These 9 Habits!

Excellent advice.

inc.com Great leadership works everywhere and with teams of all sizes

Eight new members have presented their Ice Breaker speeches in the past couple of months. Congratulations to Mary Jo, Earl, Paula, Eunmi, David, Maritza, Jason, and Christina!

FACTS FOR FIRST TIMERS

Am I required to speak at a club meeting?
No. You are not obligated to speak when visiting Quad City Executive. You may simply observe if you wish or visitors are welcome to join in the Table Topics portion of the meeting

Can I visit more than one club?
Yes. We encourage you to visit multiple clubs to find the one that best fits your preference and needs.

Is there a fee to attend a club meeting?
There are no fees to attend a meeting as a guest.

How long do club meetings last?
Quad City Executive Club Meetings last 1 hour.

Do I need to bring anything to a club meeting?
No. You are not required to bring anything to a meeting.

Is there a leader or instructor?
There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. The club will have elected club officers present and a Toastmaster who facilitates the meeting.

Can anyone become a member?
As long as you are at least 18 years old, you can join Toastmasters.

Quick tips for beginners:
Ask for a mentor, an experienced Toastmaster to help you with meeting roles and speeches.
Use stories, examples and anecdotes to craft a speech.
Don't overwhelm your audience with too much information.
Practice speaking. Practice often.
Begin and end every speech strongly.

We look forward to seeing you! Every Thursday at Noon!

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How to Make Public Speaking Less Terrifying

Want to Make Public Speaking Less Terrifying?
Join a local Toastmasters International club, where you can practice public speaking in a relaxed, safe environment. You'll get tips and constructive criticism from polished professionals and experts, helping you hone your skills and get more comfortable at the front of the room. For more information go to our website at: http://www.qcspeak.com/

We meet every Thursday from Noon until 1:00pm at St. John's United Methodist Church, 109 E. 14th St Davenport, IA 52803.

Our meetings start right at noon in the parlor, located in the southeast corner on the first floor. Use the east parking lot entrance; take the stairs or elevator to the first floor, and turn left.

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