Develop Public Speaking Skills
Details
Four Seasons Toastmasters Club meets in a "hybrid" format. That means meaning both:
- In-person (in Community Room 2 at the YMCA in Bloomington IL)
- Through Zoom
For the Zoom details, text Sherri at 309-825-3746.
There is never a need to RSVP.
If you enjoy surrounding yourself with fun and encouraging people, and challenging yourself to grow as a communicator/leader, then this club is for you.
Four Seasons Toastmasters Club (http://fourseasons.toastmastersclubs.org) will provide you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent, or a retiree, Toastmasters is the most effective, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining strong communication and leadership skills. By learning to think quickly on your feet and to express your ideas with confidence, you'll gain the respect of peers and become more persuasive in everyday conversations.
Our members' skill levels range from still learning the English language to advanced speaker.
To learn more, and to meet our members, visit one of our regular meetings, held from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome to attend and participate at no cost. (Actually joining costs approximately $10 per month.)
So, what happens at a Toastmasters meeting? Some members give prepared speeches and then members and guests give impromptu speeches on selected topics. Constructive evaluation of the speeches and meeting management follows, for continual improvement. It's more fun than it sounds, and really helps improve skills.
There is no obligation to speak--we wait until YOU feel ready.
If you would like to preview the flow of a typical Toastmasters meeting, watch this short video of a simulated meeting. It will help you better understand what we do and how it could benefit you. (One key difference: at Four Seasons Toastmasters, we do not vote on best speaker at our regular meetings.)