Meeting of Claddagh Toastmasters-Public­ Speaking & Leadership

Would you like to be part of an International Organisation that is established in 141 countries with 16,400 clubs and 352,000 members? Toastmasters International is not only the most successful non-profit Leadership & Communication organisation in the world but also a most effective and influential net-working & social organisation. Make use of these dark winter evenings and challenge yourself to improve your leadership & communication skills and make new friends –not only in Brussels but all around Europe and the World!

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You are invited to Claddagh Toastmasters, guests are most welcome and bring a friend if you wish. Admission Free.

We meet on this Thursday 16 November, 2017 at 7:00 PM to 9:15pm -Welcome coffee at 6.45pm.

As we have five Thursdays in November,we may also meet on November 30nth. subject to availability of Members and guest interest. If this meeting takes place,it will be an Oscar Wilde Themed Meeting to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Oscar Wilde.

Then we meet again on Thursday 7nth December (The First Thursday). We do not expect to meet on Thursday 21st December.

Please note our new venue:

Co-working & Meeting Rooms Centre,

Rue Charles Martel 8, Brussels 1000,

(Near Schuman & Maelbeek Metro stops) Known as ´The Mug´. It is one minute´s walk from the Meeting Point Pub & restaurant on Rue Taciturne)

CLADDAGH ENGLISH/IRISH TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF BRUSSELS TOASTMASTER AN CHLADAIGH – CLUB DÁTHEANGACH NA BRUISÉILE

Claddagh Toastmasters helps you to develop your skills in public speaking, planning, leadership training, and managing your time. They aim is to provide a fun and social environment in which to practice your skills.

Please let them know you are coming by reserving your place to claddagh.toastmasters@gmail.com.

Claddagh Toastmasters are a club with an Irish Flair with a membership from about ten different nationalities. English is mainly spoken at the meeting but there is an opportunity for Irish speakers to speak in Irish (second oldest spoken language in Europe).

You are most welcome to join us as a guest for this 'demonstration meeting' at no cost to see how the club works. Guests will be be asked for a short introduction at the start of the meeting and for their feedback at the end of the meeting. During the meeting there is a coffee break where you can network and discuss the training programme with members. You will also be invited to make a small contribution towards the cost of the teas,coffees and cookies.

Come and experience it for yourself!

The ultimate objective of the meeting is to emphasise how communication and planning can play an important role in the home and work place and how Toastmasters is an ideal organisation to serve all generations to help you plan and enjoy an active life.

Last thing (finally !!!): the first part of the meeting will be held as usual with Table Topics and impromptu speeches and second part consists of prepared speeches given by members in accordance with set objectives followed by evaluations to improve .There is no obligation for guests to speak unless they agree to do so. Afterwards guests can decide if you want to become a member or come back again for a second meeting as a guest.

From 2018 Claddagh Toastmaster Members will be able to participate in a new international educational programme tailor made to the needs of the member with the following options. Where else would you get an innovative training programme like this in Brussels??

Motivational Strategies

Presentation Mastery

1. Leadership Development

2. Innovative Planning

3. Visionary Communication

4. Strategic Relationships

5. Dynamic Leadership

6. Persuasive Influence

7. Effective Coaching

8. Team Collaboration

email: claddagh.toastmasters@gmail.com, to confirm your place. Claddagh Toastmasters meet at the Co-working & Meeting Rooms Centre,

Rue Charles Martel 8, Brussels 1000, on the first and third Thursday of the month. Welcome coffee at 6.45 pm. Meeting starts at 7pm sharp. You ring the designated bell to gain entry.

They then go a local pub afterwards for a social and networking drink......

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