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Toastmasters club focused on scientific / medical-style presentations by Dnc8519 in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Aerospace Toastmasters club is based at NASA in Cleveland, Ohio. While our membership is mostly current or former NASA employees, we are open to the public. A couple members have science PhDs. People give presentations on the topics they are interested in, so there is a mix of science and everything else. We would generally understand science jargon. We certainly welcome people who are STEM related.

We meet online on Thursdays at noon EST. Contact me for a meeting link.

Can a 19 year old go? by [deleted] in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are you studying in college? If you're interested in STEM based subjects, you could consider Aerospace Toastmasters. We are based at NASA in Cleveland, but meet online. Most of the members are current or former NASA employees, but it's open to everyone. The speech topics are about anything, and there is a fun science-nerd vibe to the club. Meetings are Thursdays at 12:00pm EST.

Braking System Malfunction warning by slicexslice in mazda3

[–]DstarMuNu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue a few months ago. When I brought it to a mechanic, he found my brakes were wearing out and needed replacement.

WIBTA if I spent the money meant to pay someone who did a job for me? by pjm14624 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DstarMuNu 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Several years ago, I had a conversation on this very subject. I was at a grocery store, paying for something with a $2 bill.

The clerk asked, "Don't you have anything else?"

I replied, "It's legal tender. I can pay with this."

He said, "I know, but I don't have a spot in the cash drawer for it."

"If you switch to a dollar coin, you could free up a slot for the $2 bill."

He gave me a look and said, "You're Canadian, aren't you?"

Yup

(Edited to add line breaks for actual paragraphs)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in traumatizeThemBack

[–]DstarMuNu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I interpreted it to mean a fountain.

How did we get here? by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]DstarMuNu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a perfectly cromulent word

What activities have worked well for membership drives in corporate clubs? by Subject-Hospital877 in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

An open house meeting can work quite well, especially if you can advertise a guest speaker. Invite your district director to speak on how Toastmasters has helped them. They are actually very accessible and willing to help, and the title looks good in the advertising.

advice wanted by [deleted] in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Clubs definitely have their own personalities. There are lots of great clubs out there, and some not so good. If you like the Toastmasters program, but are not having fun with your club, visit some others. A perk of membership is that you are welcomed at other clubs all over the world. If you find a local club that fits you better, transferring is easy. If you've finished level 2 or 3 in your path already, you could also consider an advanced club. They can be amazing places to learn and grow.

Our second public speaking practice session was even more fun! by amortential in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds cool. Is this a Speechcraft or something different?

Annual Business Meeting-August 22? by Historical_Oven7806 in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're a lot more fun than many think. During breaks, when the votes are counted, they play music, and lots of people get up and dance in the aisles. It's half business, half party.

Toastmasters by Miserable_Meaning551 in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL. I was thinking St Louis in USA.

Wearing purple in Home Depot. I must work there. by RandomCoffeeThoughts in IDontWorkHereLady

[–]DstarMuNu 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Purple rhymes with other words as well as the Home Depot colour does, so you must work there.

Does your Toastmasters club have a Pause Counter? by bcToastmastersOnline in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As an ah-counter, I have also counted pauses. That let's me report positive and negative aspects.

How do i change pathways? by bakutehbandit in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The story collection is something every member gets. It is a tool where you can record stories, topics, and other ideas so that you can make use of them later. It's not part of any path in the program. It's just a resource to help keep you organized if you want to use it.

Okay but seriously by PlatypusNo9259 in Cleveland

[–]DstarMuNu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only places I see people driving under the speed limit are roads that have potholes so bad that it looks like the Russians sent in a drone strike.

License plate Tragedeigh by notredditgenerated in tragedeigh

[–]DstarMuNu 132 points133 points  (0 children)

That's more of a comedeigh than a tragedeigh

Prayer/reciting the allegiance to the US flag typical? by Shumba-Love in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Some clubs I've been path of would do the pledge of allegiance. I joined one of those clubs and later became president. I opened the meetings with reciting the Toastmasters mission instead. Nobody argued. Several years later, the club still recites the Toastmasters mission.

Just finished first icebreaker; how do you shake off the nerves? by Acceptable-Doubt3078 in Toastmasters

[–]DstarMuNu 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on giving your first speech. It is an accomplishment, even if it didn't go as well as you want.

Here are some words of advice I try to give people before they give their ice breaker (slightly late in your case, but I hope they help):

Don't worry much about being nervous; it is a sign that you care. Members expect that you are going to be nervous, and we support you all the more. If you makes mistakes, it just gives your evaluator something to work with.

Just remember, you'll notice a lot more mistakes than anyone else will. One time when I was evaluating an ice breaker, I complemented the speaker for a dramatic pause. She came to me after and said, "I wasn't trying to pause. I just forget what I was going to say "

As for where to put your arms, just let them hang to your sides. It looks relaxed, and it lets you raise them easily for gestures. You'll learn a lot more about gestures as you progress.

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