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Dear Tom … a Monologue
Many people are curious about the marriage between roleplaying and the Toastmasters program, specifically how the speech projects in Pathways can be retooled to develop our members’ roleplaying skills. Two weeks ago, member Andrew Brewer presented a speech focused on identifying and appealing to differing “Communication Styles,” a speech in Level 2 of his Path, Visionary Communication. Instead of describing his own personal communication style and recounting instances of relating to others’ differing styles, he assumed the role of a modernized Tom Bombadil, an enigmatic character from the world of Tolkien’s Middle Earth, giving the listener advice on how to best relate to members of the Fellowship of the Ring.
2022 #D100 TLI Takeaways
Ever engaged, Dungeons & Toast sent a large contingent of members to the Toastmasters Leadership Institute yesterday. Andrew B, Cliff C, Michael C, Yanini C, Loni H, Arbind R, Greg S, Kelly S, Patrick V were all present for personal and professional development through officer training and a variety of great workshops.
Here are some key takeaways, according to those present:
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New Year, New You
In the distance you hear a faint buzzing. You look around, trapped in a gray haze. In front of you is a stack of note cards. What in the world? The buzzing is getting louder. It’s coming from all around you. You finally slam your hands against your ears and…
Ugh… you’re awake. You remember who you are again. You’re the Toastmonster of some member of that weird Toastmasters thing. Dungeons & Toast. You walk by the mirror wiping the crust from your… eye? Okay, so this fool thinks they’re a cyclops today. Why couldn’t I have been a Salt and Grace Toastmonster? You grab one of Stephanie and Cliff’s imaginary muffins and read your Toastmonster Gazette.
FIRST MEETING OF 2022!
Are you kidding me? They let me sleep for how long? You brush your tooth. Gargle on some Listerine and spit up thinking of Hovey’s “Deadwinter’s Carol.” (Hit that link if y’all missed it!) The speech line-up will be full. The Toastmonsters are well-rested and ready to play.
Happy 2022!
New Horizons
The New Year opens up new possibilities and new horizons! As we cross the line and take the leap from the known to the unknown, from the present to the future, be thankful and express gratitude for what you have . . . and prepare to embark on the adventure that 2022 is sure to be!
Thank you to the Dungeons & Toast Club Sponsors, Club Mentors, leadership team, club members, dignitaries, and guests who have made the Dungeons & Toast Toastmasters club’s first calendar year in existence a special and amazing one. You are all stupendous!
The best is yet to come in 2022! We rolled a natural 20 and a modified 22, so 2022 is bound to be an exceptional year!
Game on, my fellow adventurers, game on!
Happy New Year!
Beautiful Story of a Small God
I was recently reminded of this story, which seems appropriate to post during this season that is hopefully about being in the company or thoughts of loved ones. It is from a Tumblr writing prompt years ago, and tells a tale of a small god and his follower.
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