Another AST club officer and member to perform her 10th speech and get her CC status
It looks like Addison Singles Toastmasters is churning out successful champions in 2017. It was not too long ago that our VP of Education completed her 10th speech, and her success has now paved a way for the next person. As of this month, Queenie Wen (https://goo.gl/39Aqap), graduated with her 10th speech and became the 2nd club member and officer this year to reach Competent Communicator status. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Toastmasters members take action to brand themselves
On or about September, 2016, a club officer, Sherry (not her real name), at the time invited me to run for Vice President of Public Relations at Addison Singles Toastmasters because she knew of my expertise and familiarity with internet marketing, something that we needed for our club to attract more members. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
At first, I hesitated and thought I could not possibly be a club officer if I’m new to the club since I didn’t have the membership longevity as some of the other members. I didn’t think it would be fair to them since I’ve been a member for only 2 short months.
Happy Lunar New Year to all my friends at Addison Singles Toastmasters!!
Today, January 28, 2017 is translated to January 1 of the year 4715 on the lunar calendar.
This year is the year of the rooster. Therefore, let us all plan our post-Toasties celebration for some chicken friend steak or KFC. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
I felt that “Lunar New Year” is more appropriate for us in lieu of Chinese New Year since not all our Toastmasters members are
(a) of one ethnic background,
(b) of the Buddhist faith including myself
(c) but ARE a part of a spider web that captures a diversity cultures.
Do you have the gift of gab? Do you think you have what it takes to win a speech contest? Imagine what it would be like to be famous among your peers because you were able to chat your way to the top. People will idolize you for it. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
People love short stories whether it is about themselves, their life experiences, or perhaps a recent vacation. People also love funny stories with an inspirational theme.
Let’s all welcome Professor Steve Yang to our Addison Singles Toastmasters club. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Dr. Yang is a former college professor who taught Physics and Electrical Engineering classes at Rice University and University of Houston. He currently works as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Doosan HF Controls in Carrollton, TX.
5 things not to say to an Asian prior to joining Toastmasters
This year’s Chinese New Year starts on January 28, 2017 which translates to the lunar year 4715. Next Saturday, most of the Asian community especially the Buddhist Asians will celebrate the year of the rooster. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Dallas/Fort Worth happens to be a patch quilt of ethnic diversity that encompasses one of the largest Asian populations in the metroplex, the Vietnamese population. At Addison Singles Toastmasters, several of our Vietnamese and other Asian members who celebrate this holiday are proud of their heritage.
Induction ceremony for AST’s January-June 2017 term
Addison Singles Toastmasters inducts its newest officers for the January through June 2017 term during its January 4th meeting. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Without a doubt, these officers have been chosen by its club members to be leaders not only for the club itself but also for Toastmasters in general.
These individuals will bring the club to new heights by contributing their expertise in their chosen positions. They will coordinate, teach, and train future leaders in public speaking and communications.
Netizens Online Toastmasters–The first-ever internet-based public speaking group
Who said Toastmasters has to take place at a live venue in a meeting room inside a hotel or restaurant? #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Netizens Online Toastmasters is an officially recognized group by Toastmasters International. They are the first online Toastmasters club (#5357724) that started as a pilot program in 2012 and subsequently became fully chartered on March 25, 2016. With their 1-year anniversary fast approaching, they already sport 25+ members.
This week’s theme for our meeting is Star Signs. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
The order of the astrological signs is Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The idea of the zodiac originated in Babylonian astrology, and was later influenced by Hellenistic culture.
On another note, one of our Table Topics is secret societies. What is it? A secret society is a club or an organization whose activities, events, and inner functioning are concealed from non-members. Some secret societies have ties with the occult. While others do not. (: (:
I had a Samuel L Jackson moment this week at Toastmasters. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Shortly before our meeting, I sat down and was preparing my role for the night when one member of the club addressed me as “George” three times. The first time around, I didn’t hear him. The second time around, I looked around the room for our VP of Membership, George, where he was nowhere to be found.
The third time around, I said unto him, “There is no George here!” Then I further snapped at him with, “Do we all look alike to you? Really? Really??” I avoided him for the rest of the evening.
Addison Singles Toastmaster member wins Table Topics section at another club
Good leaders don’t sit back and wait for things to happen. Good leaders make things happen. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
After being a “toastie” for 5 months, I took it upon myself to visit a neighboring Toastmasters club in Carrollton simply because their club is located in an Asian shopping center that I frequent.
My second visit there in two weeks only reminded me that a leader develops good networking and speaking skills that shouldn’t be done in only one place.
An entire truckload of plastic bags carried over 100 different wrapped Christmas gifts for people attending Addison Singles Toastmasters this week. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
Founding member, Glenda Smith, gave to her heart’s content this holiday season as she hosted another successful grab bag party for our members and guests.
No other Toastmasters group has ever done anything this cool. It was every person for himself/herself….all in good fun.
We thank Glenda for her generosity and kind heart and look forward to another grab bag party with her in the future.
We had a great officer election last night for the January through June 2017 term. Our new leaders will make huge contributions to the club in the first half of 2017. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
As one famous alien once said, “Do or do not. There is no try.” (Yoda) Leadership skills can only be acquired if you step up and “do”. Our club officers will take this club to new heights.
Did you know that people’s number one fear is public speaking? Given the choice, most people would prefer death than to give a speech. #AST9872 #AddisonSinglesToastmasters
If you have been thinking about that other alternative to death, then come check out Addison Singles Toastmasters (Club #9872).
At Addison Singles Toastmasters (AST), you will be in a group that will help promote your skills as a public speaker.
There is NO high pressure to join nor any coercion to give a speech right away upon joining. All we do is foster a great atmosphere for learning.
