Preparing and printing a meeting agenda is the responsibility of the Toastmaster of each meeting. This is a component of running the meeting and keeping it on schedule. This is quite a valuable skill to develop, since it has broad … (Read More)
Speech: The Best Mother-In-Law Ever, by Jo Lauricella
Jo Lauricella presents “The Posthumous Award” project from the Special Occasions Manual, titled: The Best Mother-In-Law Ever.
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Speech: His Words Changed History, by Annette McCullough
“Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, in Virginia. The speech is credited with having swung the balance in … (Read More)
Speech: What You Don’t Know About Passover, by Willard Michlin
Willard Michlin presents an impromptu speech, the title of which was selected and voted upon by the audience immediately preceding his presentation.
The Renaissance Speakers is an award-winning and prominent Toastmasters club hosted by the Church of Scientology
Speech: Beethoven’s 5th or Brahms’ Lullaby? By Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart presents Project #1 from the Better Speaking Series, Successful Openings. Her speech is entitled Beethoven’s 5th or Brahms’ Lullaby?
The Renaissance Speakers is an award-winning and prominent Toastmasters club hosted by the Church of Scientology in
News: 2011 International Speech Contest Winners
Today marked the beginning of the annual Toastmasters International Speech Contest for the Renaissance Speakers. Jo Lauricella and Richard Stewart took the first and second place prizes. Jo will represent the club at the next highest competition level next month, … (Read More)
Speech: Why is Public Speaking Important?
by Raymond Korns
2007-2008 theme:
“Strong Voices Throughout The Land”
Let me ask you this, “Why is Public Speaking important?” As a Toastmaster of some sixteen years I have watched green speakers come into our club, dig into the projects … (Read More)
Speech: What Do We Expect of a Renaissance Speaker?
by Bill Moon
In our Admin Scale, we define the ideal scene for our club, Renaissance Speakers. We have also set out the purpose and ideal scene for coaches, including many mechanics that deal with the application of the … (Read More)
Speech: Jabberwocky, by Jo Lauricella
The purpose of this speech is to two fold. First as a “scary” entry into the friendly competition with our sister club in Sydney. Second is to demonstrate how to create your own universe with nonsense or near nonsense speeches. … (Read More)
Article: Dreams & The Wicked Witch of the West
Can you dream?
Can you talk to others about your dreams?
Can you tell a group about your dreams, or better yet, inspire a group to pursue theirs?
Yikes! Not me!! No way mama! Put me in front of more … (Read More)