Speechcraft: September 20, 2007

Press Release
For immediate Release
Contact person Diane Bender 519 343-2880 VP Public Relations Toastmasters


Public speaking is considered one of man’s greatest fears. The Linguists of Listowel Toastmasters club is presenting a six session SPEECHCRAFT workshop as a means of helping people improve their skills and to reduce their fears of public speaking.

Successful speakers convey confidence, credibility, and enthusiasm when they make presentations. Whether in training new employees, giving presentations or conducting interviews, enhanced communication skills are invaluable. Many people who were once shy and timid in front of a group have come away with confidence and strength they didn't know they had.

The Linguists of Listowel club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which each individual has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Open to the general public, the program begins September 20, 2007. The fee is $30 per person. Class size is limited so interested people are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.
For registration information please call Diane at 519-343-2880, Marie at 519-887-6419 or Keith at 519-291-1656.

August 23, 2007

Linguists of Listowel

Theme: Dog Days of Summer"

George welcomed all members and guests and called the meeting to order. He reviewed the agenda. In his opening comment he mentioned that the dog days of summer are the hot and sultry days between July 3 and August 11. Audrey presented the loyal toast to Canada. Diane read a humorous article about taking a road trip with your family in the heat of the summer.
Marie wrote play and Jane and Keith volunteered to act out the actions and sound effects. Everyone felt it was worthy of an academy performance nomination.
Keith led table topics, with everyone taking an article out of a basket and then having to comment on what their neighbour picked out. Jane was general evaluator and had lots of glow points for this summer meeting.
We had a fun night at George and Marilyn's beautiful house, a show stopper indeed and the dessert was out of this world.
Business meeting followed.
Linguists of Listowel Humorous and table topics competition Sept 13, 2007.
Speechcraft September 20, 2007.
Area 18 contest is October 2, 2007 in Clinton.
Division contest is October 19, 2007 in Listowel.
Murder mystery is November 17, 2007 if we have enough members available.

Linguists of Listowel
August 9, 2007



Tall Tales Contest:
From left- Marie McCutcheon First; George Nichol Second; Diane Bender and Audrey Orth.
August 9, 2007- the Tales were tall and very funny. We heard about a Big Foot sighting from George, Bumper Boating from Diane Bender, Magical Doors from Marie and a Marketing plan to sell weeds by Audrey Orth. Dorothy Reid, Mount Forest Motivators presented her prize winning speech where she was knighted by the Queen! Marge and Al Seawright were counters and Marge presented the award certificates to the winners.
The Humorous Speech Contest will be held September 13, 2007 where Linguists of Listowel will also be celebrating their 15th anniversary.


Toastmasters are offering a six week Speechcraft course beginning Thursday, September 20, 2007 to October 25, 2007.
This will be followed by a youth leadership class for grades 7-8 from November 1, 2007 to Dec 6, 2007.
Speechcraft is designed to help people become better speakers in the workplace as well as in the public sector. It offers participants the opportunity to gain confidence as a presenter, a speaker and to apply their leadership skills to their job and personal life.
If anyone has the need or desire to learn these skills, contact Diane 519 343-2880, Jane 519 291-1656, Marie 519 887-6419 or George 519 291-6806.
Effective communication depends on self- confidence, education, and practice. This is a life- long journey. Get started with Speechcraft today.