Early Risers Toastmasters Club #5574 - Worcester, MA

What a wonderful 40th Anniversary party we had for Early Risers Toastmasters! Please stay in touch!

Early Risers is holding its Club level International Speech contest on February 8th. We'll be on Zoom at 7:45 am eastern time. Come visit us and see some great speeches.

Go WooSox! Looks like another win!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Holidays from Mandy (and Joseph)

Who wants to give a speech this week? If you haven't been in a while we would love to see you.

Spanakopita prepped and ready to be baked on Thursday morning for our holiday party!

, a hybrid communication and leadership conference, starts this Saturday, May 7! This event is packed with useful information, tips, and tricks to elevate your public speaking and leadership skills to the next level!

You can attend virtually for FREE! Visit https://district31.org/conference today to learn more and to register.

🎵 Take me out to the baaaaalllll gaaaame, take me out with the crooowwwwd! 🎶

On Thursday, May 5, from 7:45–9:00 AM, the Early Risers Toastmasters' Table Topics Baseball Game makes its triumphant return on a Zoom screen near you!

Work with your team to move your runners around the bases, scoring points and avoiding strikeouts! The game is based on impromptu speeches of 1.5 to 2 minutes each. Channel your inner Yogi Berra and join the fun!

Contact Tom at [email protected] to register for this free event!

Happy Easter!

Think we could work this into our weekly meetings?

Just got home from an amazing week on the road, literally. I joined my friend Ann, who is cycling across the country. She has friends and family joining her each week since most of us don’t have the time for the full trek! I rode with her for 250 miles through West TX into NM. What a great adventure!

Imagine being able to easily share ideas with others. To enable people to understand you while communicating that you understand them. Enhance your speaking and listening skills at work, at home or anywhere, in the company of others with the same goal. Explore Toastmasters!

Come visit the Early Risers Toastmasters Club at our virtual Open House on March 10, 2022, from 7:45–9:00 am Eastern. At this free, no-obligation event, you’ll learn how great public speakers and leaders are made!

Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-risers-toastmasters-club-virtual-open-house-tickets-275847516347

Early Risers Toastmasters Club Virtual Open House Toastmasters can make you a better public speaker and leader. Visit the Early Risers Toastmasters Club and learn how!

At today's meeting, Table Topics revolved around discussions of spills. Afterwards, I was pouring boiling water into my new mug to make some tea. It split cleanly from top to bottom and all the water leaked out, creating a spill.

Is it coincidence or did the Power of Toastmasters manifest this particular reality?

Toastmaster, TEDx speaker, and advocate Taylor C. Duncan embarked on a quest: 100 speeches in 100 days. Well, he's getting ready to deliver Speech #200 at the Toastmasters of West Georgia's Open House on Saturday, February 26, fron 10:00–12:00 pm ET.

Come and network with other Toastmasters and guests from across North America and beyond! For more information and to register for this free remote event, visit https://1455031.toastmastersclubs.org/

Toastmasters of West Georgia We are a Toastmasters Club that meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in Douglasville, GA. Our focus is helping people improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a non-threatening environment.

Early Risers, get ready…the Club-level International Speech and Evaluation Contests are February 10. The winners will advance to the Area-level contests on Sunday, February 27 from 9:00 am–noon ET.

If your New Year's resolutions include…

• Becoming a more confident public speaker
• Learning how to be more persuasive
• Developing leadership skills
• Learning how to give constructive criticism

…then Early Risers Toastmasters is the place for you!

Contact Kathy at [email protected] to sign up for a free, commitment-free visit!

Being a Toastmaster means so much more than learning how to make toasts:

You'll learn the fundamentals of public speaking, such as choosing topics, speechwriting, vocal variety, body language, and connecting with your remote and in-person audiences.

You'll practice and expand your ability to make on-the-spot speeches on any subject.

You'll develop 21st-Century communications skills like podcasting, conducting webinars, and online presenting.

You'll gain leadership experience as you motivate people, become a mentor or coach, and effectively communicate with every member of your team.

You'll be guided every step of the way with the Pathways curriculum and have opportunities to practice your newfound skills in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Visit our club and discover how Toastmasters can make you a better, more effective communicator! We meet on Thursdays via Zoom from 7:45–9:00 am ET.

Start 2022 right by contacting Kathy at [email protected] to sign up for a free, commitment-free visit!

Quick Quilt Update: Not only did I complete this quilt on Thursday, my Mom and Stepdad loved it!!!

The word of the day, brought to us courtesy of today's Grammarian, Adria Wilkins, was "gardyloo."

In days of yore, indoor plumbing was a fairy tale so people heaved buckets of human waste out the window. These slovenly housekeepers would warn passers by, yelling, "Gardyloo!" before launching their disgusting payloads.

The more you know…

Last Thursday found the Early Risers at Acoustic Java in Worcester for an in-person Yankee Swap. Completely flying in the face of tradition, nobody traded their gift nor stole another person's. Truly, holiday spirit ruled the day!

Here's a great opportunity to tell your story! The Storytellers Project is coming to Worcester in 2022 and they're looking for speakers to share their personal stories about:

March 8: Growing Up — You’ll feel energized, inspired and maybe a bit nostalgic as we share stories about growth.

June 7: Neighbors — You’ll feel heartened, uplifted and more connected to the world and people around you as we share stories from the neighborhood.

Sept. 27: Food and Family — You’ll feel full of warmth, hopeful and a wee bit sentimental as we share stories about food and our family traditions.

Nov. 15: Holidays — You’ll feel comforted and ready for loved ones, presents and the lights of the season as we share stories about the holidays.

Cities all over the United States will be hosting the events, so if you're not local to Worcester, you can still apply! Find out more at https://www.telegram.com/story/news/2021/12/02/storytellers-project-dcu-club-polar-park-home-worcester-red-sox/8746495002/

Storytellers Project will allow people to tell personal stories on stage at Polar Park Editors and reporters will coach people from the community to develop entertaining, compelling stories that reflect on the themes growing up, neighbors, food and family, and holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Adria Wilkins led a fantastic workshop this morning! I had a wonderful time creating my Gratitude Tree, which you see here.

If you liked today's session, please post your own Gratitude Tree for all to see. Spread the joy!

Tomorrow, November 18, you can learn how to welcome gratitude into your life! Join noted podcaster, public speaker, and award-winning author Adria Wilkins from 7:45–9:00 am EST as she presents "The Joy of Giving Thanks" via Zoom.

Register for free at: https://tiny.cc/JoyOfGivingThanks

Bring some paper, something to draw with (pen, markers, colored pencils, etc.), and a ruler, because Adria's going to show you how to make your very own Gratitude Tree! This personalized drawing will help you focus on the good things happening in your life. You can also bring a cherished object to share with the group, time permitting.

This free webinar is sponsored by the Early Risers Toastmasters Club. Register at https://tiny.cc/JoyOfGivingThanks. Share this post if you believe your friends and family could use a little more joy in their lives!

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The Joy of Giving Thanks: An online, interactive exploration of gratitude Focus on gratitude in November with this live, interactive workshop led by award-winning author of The Joy Box Journal, Adria Wilkins

This time of year can be stressful. Refocus your energy and celebrate your gratitude at a free, interactive online workshop from 7:45–9:00 am EST on 11/18 sponsored by Early Risers Toastmasters of Worcester, MA - https://mailchi.mp/322685084eda/joy-of-giving-thanks

On November 18 from 7:45–9:00 am ET, the Early Risers will be hosting a special virtual event around the theme of "gratitude." Adria Wilkins, noted podcaster, public speaker, and award-winning author of the , will be leading us in an exercise that will focus your thoughts on all of the things you have to be thankful for. Adria enjoys telling a story, adding sprinkles of joy and a few extra dollops to liven it up!

This event will be free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more details!