Sears-Halifax Toastmasters

Club #1555-45 Established 1956

Our meetings run from September to June every Thursday evening between 6.15pm and 8.15pm. They take place in the staff training room in the linens department located on the second floor within the Sears department store at the Halifax Shopping Centre, Mumford Road, Halifax. Guests are always welcome to come along and get a taste of what the club can offer. For a map of our location click here

Some points from a typical meeting's Agenda

Word of the Day

- A new word is introduced to expand member's vocabulary

Introductions of guests & members

Table Topics

- Usually six members are asked to volunteer to speak on a subject, that is drawn at random, for up to two minutes. This is a way to practice imprompt speaking. You never know when you will be put on the spot to speak, for example, in a social setting; or a partner's Christmas Party, where you don't know anyone; or be given short notice by management for a presentation.

Business Session

- Practising parliamentary procedure, chairing meetings, presenting motions etc.

Prepared Speeches

- The bread & butter of the Toastmasters Educational program which also includes encouragement and evaluation.

Evaluations

- Each speech and presentation includes an evaluation session where friendly encouragement and instant feedback is given on the presenter's performance. A vital element of the Toastmasters program.

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