Learn to become a better speaker, listener and overall communicator in a nurturing, non-threatening way, and at your own pace in the friendly and supportive Upward Bound Toastmasters Club.
When: Every Wednesday evening between 7:00pm and 8:45pm.
Where: Room 601, Norquest College, 10215 - 108 Street, Edmonton. Click on the "Directions" link in the side bar for directions to our location.
How to contact us: Please click on "Contact Us" in the sidebar to email or phone us.
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Please note that Upward Bound has now adjourned for the summer. The 1st Upward Bound Toastmaster Meeting for the 2010/2011 season will be: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Norquest College.
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Theme: TBD
Toastmaster: TBD
For a typical meeting, there are usually two prepared speeches done by members of the club. They will work from manuals, either the Competent Communication manual or one of the Advanced Communication manuals.
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The typical roles that are assigned ahead of time for each meeting are:
Sergeant at Arms
Toastmaster
Speaker #1
Speaker #2
Evaluator #1
Evaluator #2
Table Topics Master
Table Topics Evaluator
General Evaluator
Timer
Ah Counter
Phrasemaster/Grammarian
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Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll be applauded for your effort; later you’ll be applauded for your skill.
You won’t regret it. Toastmasters currently has more than 200,000 members in 80 countries. Our club is just one of the more than 10,000 clubs located around the world. For membership meeting information, please see our membership information page.
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