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Networking Venue Revues 2005
We are featuring a different networking venue each month to
be compiled in our free new Directory of Victoria’s most popular
places for business people to mingle in the next year. Would your
organization like a review AND
a listing in our resulting Directory? Click
here for more information.
Organization:
Toastmasters
Toastmasters International is a worldwide organization (since
1924) dedicated to helping people become more effective communicators,
helping men and woman learn the art of effective speaking and
listening - the 2 most vital skills that promote better self-esteem
and enhance leadership potential. I visited the ‘Communicators’
Club.
Meeting:
The BC website lists 22 Clubs with various names in the Victoria
area, meeting at various locations, days and times.
I reviewed the ‘Communicators’ that meet every Thurs morning
at 6:45 at Cedar Hill Rec Center. Yup, that’s 6:45 a.m. I doubt
if you’ll find a more interesting, supportive, lively (yes I
said lively), entertaining group at anytime! With special mention
to the members on each side of me (Jenni Hopkins and
Keith Davies) who were so helpful to keep me up with
the group and with offering information.
There are ‘open clubs, ‘corporate’ clubs, ‘advanced’ and ‘new’
clubs.The ‘Communicators’ is an open club and asks for $80.
for 6 months and $2.00 at the door. Extensive manuals of print
material are provided.
The meeting was very organized, fast paced and held the attention
of everyone in the room for over an hour. A lot of laughing,
clapping, hand shaking and note passing was observed! There
were several opportunities for speaking, active listening and
evaluation. This is networking - and hard work!
Membership Info:
To find a Club in the Victoria Area
www.toastmasters.bc.ca
For info on the ‘Communicators’ Club contact
250-389-1010 or 250-652-0429 or email ghortie@islandnet.com
Fees are $80/6 mo. and $2.00 at the door.
Meeting Place:
THE COMMUNICATORS/VICTORIA
Toastmasters Club #4483
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE
3220 CEDAR HILL RD
VICTORIA, BC, Canada
When:
Clubs meet weekly. The ‘Communicators’ meet at 6:45 a.m. every
Thursday.
Speakers:
There were 3 featured member/speakers at this meeting who had
4 - 7 min each to deliver their topic. Each did a fabulous job
with special mention to Lorrie Carlson who
did a great job on her maiden speech!
Yearly Dues:
Yearly fees of $80.00 x 2. plus $2.00 at the door.
Membership:
The 26 members are men and women were of a variety of ages and
occupations. They were also having great fun planning their
annual picnic to one member's island cottage.
Website:
www.toastmasters.org
www.toastmasters.bc.ca
Insider Info:
If you are a morning person this ‘Communicators’ club could
be a great networking venue for you! Remember whatever Toastmasters
club you join, the weekly meetings will often require extensive
homework and preparation.
Toastmasters IS hands down the best place to go to learn to
be able to speak well in front of any sized group - a must for
any business person. Each club has a name and a distinctive
personality. I was proudly told this club is known for the high
quality of input each speaker receives. It would be best to
visit a few clubs before you decide if this is a good networking
fit for you.
Submitted by Linda Conn
Your Business Coach
www.victoriabusinesstalk.com
Our reviewer would be happy to consider attending your group.
Just send an email invitation to
info@victoriabusinesstalk.com
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