

Central Austin is "LinkedIn"
One big benefit of Toastmasters is your chance to meet diverse people. Now, we make it easy for you to network with fellow Toastmasters. Join our LinkedIn page & our LinkedIn Hub today! Step 1 Go to our LinkedIn page. Click on Follow. Step 2 Go to your LinkedIn profile. Write your experience. We are now a company! Shh... we are still nonprofit. :) Step 3 Go to our LinkedIn hub. Click on Ask to Join. Finally, connect with members. Happy networking! Return to top


Outline Your Speech
Often, you have little time to give a speech or presentation. In this case, you will want to outline your speech and use your impromptu speaking skills. Today, Beia shares the outlines for her previous speeches. Try to see if you can create a speech from her outlines. Title: Prisoner of the Mind Original speech date: January 23, 2017 Project: Competent Communication #6 (Vocal Variety) How many of you ever meditated? Next month going. One of the greatest things I have ever don


Humorous Speech Winners
Our club contest is upon us once more. This fall, District 55 is sponsoring the Humorous Contest. All members are eligible to compete. The only requirements are: (1) be funny and (2) give a structured 5 - 7 minute speech (cannot be all one-liners; avoid controversy and foul language). I handpicked a few videos of past District winners. Let them inspire you to enter our contest on August 28! Richard Bassemir (from Austin) Kristin Halvin Kailey Peng


News Roundup (Q2 2017)
We finished our 2016-17 Toastmasters year extremely well. I think we showed that, by members working towards common goals, a club can change for the better within a year! There are still a few areas in which we can improve, but that's why we have next year. :) 6 Club Awards Brag Board Contest, 1st Place Talk Up Toastmasters! Award We were one of the few clubs in District 55 who increased their club size by a double digit in 3 months. Thanks to Beia, who created our Brag Board