Crescent City Toastmasters

Sunny Side Up: Embracing Positivity event was a lot of fun today! Thanks for playing along with the quiz. Congratulations to Bernard for Best Table Topic today.

How Positive Are You? Quiz
Instructions: Rate each statement from 1 to 5.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree

1. I wake up feeling optimistic about the day ahead.
2. I find it easy to see the silver lining in difficult situations.
3. I regularly express gratitude for the good things in my life.
4. I believe that setbacks are temporary and can be overcome.
5. I often compliment and encourage others.
6. I look forward to new challenges as opportunities for growth.
7. I can quickly move past negative experiences.
8. I focus on solutions rather than problems.
9. I surround myself with positive, uplifting people.
10. I believe that my positive attitude impacts my success and happiness.
11. I enjoy spreading positivity and joy to those around me.
12. I remain calm and composed under stress.
13. I practice self-care and prioritize my well-being.
14. I often set and achieve personal goals.
15. I feel confident in my ability to handle whatever comes my way.
16. I frequently laugh and find joy in everyday moments.
17. I approach new experiences with curiosity and excitement.
18. I can easily forgive others and let go of grudges.
19. I actively seek out and appreciate the beauty in the world around me.
20. I maintain a hopeful outlook for the future.

Scoring
Add up the scores for each question to get a total score.

80-100: Highly Positive
You have an exceptionally positive outlook on life and are likely a source of inspiration for others. Keep it up!

60-79: Generally Positive
You maintain a positive attitude most of the time, which is beneficial for your well-being. Consider areas where you can enhance your positivity even more.

40-59: Moderately Positive
You have a balanced view of life with a mix of positive and negative perspectives. Focusing on positive thinking techniques could improve your outlook.

20-39: Occasionally Positive
You might find it challenging to stay positive consistently. Working on your mindset and finding positivity practices that work for you could help.

Below 20: Needs Improvement
You may struggle with maintaining a positive attitude. Seeking support and engaging in activities that promote positivity can make a significant difference.

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🌟 You’re Invited to Our Toastmasters Open House! 🌟

🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 4
🕛 Time: Noon
📍 Location: 301 SE 1st Street St. Paul's Episcopal Church
ENTER BACK DOORS IN THE ALLEY

Are you ready to enhance your communication and leadership skills? Join us at our Toastmasters Open House to explore how our supportive community can help you achieve your goals!

✨ Event Highlights:

Discover the transformative benefits of the Toastmasters program.
Experience engaging speeches from our members.
Participate in interactive and fun activities.
Connect with fellow attendees and expand your network.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Whether you’re aiming to boost your confidence, improve your public speaking, or develop leadership abilities, Toastmasters has something for everyone. Take this opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired!

Bring a friend and join us for a dynamic and enriching experience. We look forward to welcoming you!

For more details, contact us at https://crescentcity.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Don’t miss out – see you there! 🎉

Toastmasters is more than public speaking, it is about building leadership skills and active listening to provide valuable feedback. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 14th virtually at 12:05 p.m. Central Time and find out how Crescent City Toastmasters can help you build your marketable skills. Register at: https://bit.ly/CCTM-Meet.

Happy birthday Toastmaster Benard Gogel 🎉

Happy Birthday, Bernard!

🎉 Congratulations to our Toastmasters Club member Nancy Deig DTM, PDD, for receiving the Full Circle Award! Your hard work and dedication to public speaking has truly paid off.

👏 Let's give her a virtual round of applause for their achievement!

🎁 At our recent meeting, we had a grab bag theme where members were randomly assigned roles and speeches. It was a great opportunity to practice impromptu speaking and learn from each other's unique perspectives.

📍 Please join us at our next meeting virtually. Message us to receive your invite. We welcome guests and new members who are looking to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and personal growth!🎤🎭

🍌🎉 We had a "peeling” good time at our Toastmasters meeting today! 🎉🍌

In celebration of National Banana Day, we had fun incorporating this fruit into our speeches and Table Topics. We learned about the history of bananas, the health benefits they offer, and even shared some delicious banana recipes. Toastmaster Nancy Deig, DTM, led this fruitful meeting 🍌😋

But that's not all! We also welcomed a new member to our club today - Michael "Mike" Bell Jr. We're thrilled to have you on board and can't wait to see you grow as a speaker and leader with us. Also, great job today on your Icebreaker speech 🙌🎤

If you're interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills, come join us at our next meeting. We can't wait to meet you! 🤝

Congratulations Toastmaster Mitch Schultz 🎉

Congratulations to Mitch Schulz for becoming C2EX Endorsed! The C2EX endorsement is available to REALTORS® through a self-directed program that enables them to assess and build on their real estate expertise. Nice work!

“It’s exciting to have a full agenda and to sometimes see 36 people online as visitors. As they step out of their comfort zones, new members are even more excited [about the club].”—Christine Lennon, DTM
If you need inspiration for revitalizing your club and growing your member base, check out these club turnaround tips.
https://bit.ly/TI_ClubTurnaround

We had a great meeting today with the theme of National Vitamin C Day, led by Toastmaster Chaze Patrick We learned a lot about the importance of Vitamin C and how it can boost our immune system. 🥕🍎🍅🍓🍓 We also had a great speaker and evaluator as well. 👏

Moreover, we have inducted a new member into our club and we are excited to welcome her to our team, Cecily King with Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana . We hope that you enjoy your Toastmaster journey with us and take full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. Cecily also did a great job serving a Timer and was our Table Topics Champion today. 🏆

Additionally, we recognized our members who have made significant progress in their public speaking and leadership skills based on the Full Circle Toastmasters program - Jose Ocampo and Bernard Gogel, DTM. We are proud of their hard work and dedication and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and excel in their roles.🎉

Join us for our meeting next week virtually and take the opportunity to learn and grow as a speaker and a leader! 🎤👏

Link below 👇⬇️👇
https://bit.ly/cctmevent

We all joined Toastmasters for different reasons. Tell us your reason by leaving a comment below. We would love to hear your story!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Crescent City Toastmasters Open House! We enjoyed meeting all 18 guests!
Congratulations to guest, Savannah Wood, CEO of ECHO Housing Corporation for best table topic!

Congratulations to Jane Crowley, Realtor for Best Table Topic Speaker in today's event. Join Jane next week at our Crescent City Toastmasters Open House! Jane is our Toastmaster of the day and once you enter these doors, we will educate you on what is all about!

Such a fantastic meeting today! 🎉

Our Toastmaster of the meeting and President, Jennifer Wigginton provided great fundamentals on the member experience as the theme of the day. 🙂

Toastmaster Mitch Schultz did a fantastic job with his Icebreaker speech from the Dynamic Leadership pathway👏 We learned so much about Mitch and we look forward to future speeches from him. 🙂

We also formally inducted Mitch and Jacy Fetter Gowen - Weichert Realtors: The Schulz Group as official members. Join us in welcoming them as Toastmasters 👏

Finally, we would like to congratulate Jenn W. and Jane Crowley, Realtor on receiving the Full Circle Award. This award represents serving in all 9 roles within a Toastmasters meeting. ⭕

Interested in growing yourself as a leader and communicator? Join us at our next meeting:
https://bit.ly/cctmevent

We believe this is a part of everyday! Join us on March 21 for informational meeting on membership!

Crescent City Toastmasters Open House

Congratulations to brand new member, Jacy Fetter Gowen on her table topics win in today's meeting!

Table Topics provides practice with impromptu speaking!

Join us at our Open Event on March 21st to learn more!

Crescent City Toastmasters Open House

Congratulations to Jennifer Wigginton for best table topic in today's event with her topic drink of choice for breakfast. Her choice by !

Save the Date for Crescent City Toastmasters Open House! The event is hybrid on Tuesday, March 21 at Noon at St. Paul's Episcopal (301 SE 1st Street, Evansville).
If you prefer to attend via Zoom the LINK TO REGISTER is https://bit.ly/cctmevent

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Crescent City Toastmasters Open House

Do you want to learn something about ? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 7 for our hybrid meeting at St. Paul's Episcopal (301 SE 1st Street, Evansville). Parking available behind the church in parking lot in alley. Enter church through door in the alley and meeting room is to your immediate left.

The weekly meetings for the remainder of the month will be via Zoom. If you prefer to attend virtually the link to register:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all the planners and attendees!

Do you love Power Point?
Do you love Karaoke?
Do you love to Impromptu Speak?

Then sign up to compete in the PowerPoint Karaoke - A Toastmasters/Rotary Collaboration on Thursday, January 26
from 6:00 -8:00 pm at EVPL Browning Room!

Mastering Toastmasters Fundamentals - Speechcraft Mastering The Best Version of Yourself
Date and time: Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 12:05 PM – Tue, Mar 28, 2023, 1:05 PM CST
About This Event
A Speechcraft series is the most cost-effective and time-effective way to acquire the skills of speaking, listening, thinking, and evaluating - skills vital to any profession in today's world.
By participating in a Speechcraft program, you will learn how to:
Speak without fear in front of small and large groups of people
Prepare effective speeches in a limited time frame
Improve your presentation skills and win the respect and admiration of your colleagues
Lead effective meetings and increase your management potential
How this communications course will meet your needs:
A hands-on program that provides the “how-to” and practical experience in public speaking and leadership
Cost effective; the cost for this series is significantly less than other public speaking and leadership courses
A safe and supportive atmosphere of camaraderie dedicated to your personal and professional development
Tailored to meet your personal objectives
This event will be conducted in a hybrid format. You can attend in-person or virtually.

Need to give presentations, reports, or briefings?
Want insights to quickly craft effective speeches?
Tips on providing (and receiving) feedback?
Conquer those fears, gain confidence and practice in a supportive environment!
Speechcraft is coming!
An 8-week Communication Skills Training Series

Congratulations to Jesse Kauffman and Jordan Dant on receiving the Full Circle Award!

Congratulations to Gretchen Ross with Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW for receiving the Communication and Leadership Award given by .
The award honors a community member that demonstrates a communication and leadership style that embraces the Toastmasters values! She gave a great 7 minute acceptance speech and we loved her reference to listening before speaking!
Congratulations Gretchen!

Please join us virtually or in person for our honoring of Gretchen Ross with Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 12:05 pm-1:05 pm.
Register to attend virtually at https://bit.ly/cctmevent.
To attend in person: St. Paul's Episcopal (301 SE 1st Street, Evansville). Parking available behind the church in parking lot in alley. Enter church through door in the alley and meeting room is to your immediate left.

We made some history today with a theme of just that, Making History! A guest won Table Topics! Jesse gave a great speech on Breathing!
Crescent City Toastmasters Meets on Tuesdays at 12:05 pm via Zoom
Register at https://bit.ly/cctmevent
This is your invite to attend next week!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Evansville Rotarian to receive Toastmasters Communication Achievement Award
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, USA, November 21, 2022 — Gretchen Ross, TV Anchor/Reporter at Eyewitness News WEHT/WTVW in Henderson, Kentucky, will be honored by the Crescent Toastmasters Club of Evansville, Indiana for her achievement in the field of communication. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:05 p.m. at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Evansville, Indiana.

Ross's communication achievements include: her involvement in serving as an emcee in several area events, her membership within Rotary as the District 6580 Social Media Coordinator, board member for the Rotary Club of Evansville, and active member of the Evansville Rotary at Night Club. Ross also is a member of the Junior League of Evansville. Ross was selected for this award because she exemplifies communication excellence based on using her talents in helping organizations enhance their impact within the community.

““In a time when clear communication is vitally important, Gretchen continually demonstrates exemplary communication skill and a commitment to clarity and truth in alignment with the values of Toastmasters,” says Jordan Dant, Club President for Crescent City Toastmasters.
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches communication and leadership skills through a worldwide network of more than 15,900 clubs in 142 countries. In Evansville, there are 3 Toastmasters clubs: Crescent City Toastmasters, Kentuckiana Women in Leadership, and Best Side Toastmasters.

The Toastmasters’ Communication Achievement Award is for a non-Toastmasters member, someone outside a Toastmasters club, either in the community or an organization—a distinguished individual in the fields of communication or leadership.

The Crescent City Toastmasters Club meets regularly each Tuesday 12:05 p.m. via Zoom and at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church between Chestnut Street and Southeast 1st Street in Evansville. For more information about the event and club, please visit https://crescentcity.toastmastersclubs.org/.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow on Twitter.

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Today's meeting we tried a theme of no theme! We had two rounds of Table Topics and guest, Stan Hill took the win in both rounds.

Next weeks meeting is in person and virtual will also be provided when you register for the hybrid meeting, https://bit.ly/cctmevent.
For those attending in person it is at St. Paul's Episcopal (301 SE 1st Street, Evansville). Parking available behind the church in parking lot in alley. Enter church through door in the alley and meeting room is to your immediate left.

LINK TO REGISTER for Members & for Guests: https://bit.ly/cctmevent

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Crescent City Toastmasters. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.