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JULY 14, 2017
Mike Irvin, founding member and Vice president of Education
of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club, addresses the members during Tues- day's meeting.
Overcome fear of public speaking with Toastmasters
“Self-confidence and discovering your true authen- ticity is one of the side effects of being a member of Toastmasters,” said Mike Irvin, founding member and Vice president of Education of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club.
Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organiza- tion that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds build confidence as speakers and leaders.
Its mission is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, re- sulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters is the way for anyone, whether a work- ing professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retir- ee, to improve his or her communication and leadership skills. “Members overcome the fear of public speaking and learn skills that aid them in becoming more suc- cessful. Toastmasters creates better listeners and stron- ger team members and leaders who can comfortably give and receive constructive evaluations," said Mike.
"Regardless of your age or experience, Toastmasters
benefits anyone who is looking to be a more effective communicator and leader"
Mike said anyone looking for a positive change in their life will find it in Toastmasters. "I have witnessed people who were so nervous they could barely put two words together and others who stuttered badly, over- come their fears to become very competent communi- cators,” said Mike
Many attend Toastmasters with the ability to speak well but admit that they are scared and extremely ner- vous. “By participating in Toastmasters the nervous- ness and fear eventually go away and are replaced by a sense of self confidence, it’s an amazing transforma- tion in the lives of many who show up and participate,” Mike said.
The Canyon Lake Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. in the Council Cham- bers at city hall. The fast paced agenda is led by the Toastmaster of the day.
The meeting starts off with a joke followed by three prepared speeches (usually five to seven minutes in duration), a session of impromptu speeches, known as Table Topics, led by the Table Topics master of the day,
followed by the Evaluation session (two to three min- utes for each evaluator) where the speakers get feed- back, both positive and areas that can be improved.
The overall meeting is evaluated by the General Evaluator of the day. Every week the roles change af- fording each member the opportunity to participate in the leadership portion of Toastmasters.
Toastmasters is free to visit. The cost to join is $45.00 every six months. “That’s less than $1.75 a meeting,” said Mike. “Not a bad price to pay for a greater sense of self-confidence and improved leadership skills.”
The Canyon Lake Canyon Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters club consists of three published authors, two doctors, one scientist, two real estate agents, one mortgage broker, two homemakers, two retired high ranking law enforcement officials and a few new mem- bers who the group will learn more about as they share their stories through their participation in Toastmasters.
To learn more about the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters, visit canyonlaketoastmaster- sclubs.org.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Session Agenda Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – 6 p.m. POA Conference Room
Call to Order – President Queen Veri cation of Quorum – Harmony Owen
Old Business
None
New Business
1. Approval of Minutes – 6 p.m.
2. Member Discipline (Civil Code 4935(a))
3. 3rd Party Contract / Agreement Discussion
(Civil Code 4935(a))
4. Legal Matters (Civil Code 4935(a))
5. Personnel Matters (Civil Code 4935(a))
6. Adjournment – 8 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Work Session Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – 8 p.m. POA Conference Room
New Business
1. Work Session
RFID Lanes at Main Gate and East Gate
Want to get into the community quicker? Purchase an RFID transponder for your vehicle for only $20 per vehicle. BoththeMainGateandEastGatehavelanes for vehicles with RFID transponders.
RFID transponders can be purchased at the Association's Member Services o ce. Please be sure to bring the vehicle you are purchasing the transponder for as Association sta will place the transponder on the vehicle. Transponders only need to be replaced if the vehicle or windshield is replaced.
Flick-n-Float Movie Night - July 15
Come and enjoy a fun movie experience with family and friends as we turn the pool into an entertaining poolside lounge and theater. Guests are invited to bring a small oat or beach chair to the Pool this Saturday, July 15. The movie, Moana, will start at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) but we recommend to get to the Pool early to enjoy the show. Snacks will be available for purchase at the Pool Snack Bar. We hope to see you there!
Mommy & Me Swimming Classes
July 24 - July 28
Be part of developing your child's love for the water by taking this fun Mommy and Me Swimming Class! This class meets as a group and parents can introduce their child to the water. This class is $35 and will be July 24 through July 28.
Get Tickets for Ty Herndon Concert
Don't miss county music star Ty Herndon at the LodgeonSaturday,September9! VIPticketsareonly $50 and General Admission tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased on the Associatin's website, www.canyonlakepoa.com or at the Association's Member Services o ce.
Ty Herndon has charted the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts 17 times since the mid-1990s with hits like “What Mattered Most”, “Living in the Moment” and “It Must Be Love”. His debut album, titled “What Mattered Most”, charted at number 15 on Top Country Albums and #1 on Top Heatseekers, the highest album debut for a country artist since Billy Ray Cyrus’ Some Gave All in 1992.
Ty Herndon
Live in Concert on september 9
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