Welcome To Clondalkin Toastmasters
Clondalkin Toastmasters, a branch of Toastmasters International, was set up in June 1998. The club serves the Clondalkin district and the surrounding area. Our Club is made up of people from all walks of life who come together to practise public speaking, evaluating and impromptu speaking in a supportive, friendly environment.
Where:
Club meetings are held in
Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross
(Formerly Bewley’s Hotel)
Newlands Cross
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
When:
Meetings for season 2017/2018 season will commence on
5th September and will take place every second Tuesday of the month
until June 2018.
Next Meeting:
Clondalkin Toastmasters next meeting takes place at:
8pm in the Shaw Room
(through the restaurant and on the right).
September Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 5 & 19.
October Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 3 & 17 & 31.
November Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 14 & 28.
December Meeting Dates:
Tuesday. 12.
January Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 9 & 23.
February Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 6 & 20.
March Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 6 & 20.
April Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 3 & 17.
May Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays. 1 , 15 & 29.
June Meeting Dates:
Tuesday. 12.
Guests are always more than welcome.
Please come along to see what Toastmasters is all about.
Want more information?
Email maryconlon27@gmail.com or call/text Mary at 085 1314032
The purpose of the Club is to enable members to improve their speaking skills and to gain confidence to express their ideas clearly and assertively, something, which will stand to them for the rest of their lives. Members become better listeners, thinkers and speakers. Members can also develop leadership skills by serving on the committee and by motivating, managing and leading the club.
There are various roles assigned to members at each meeting, some major and some minor but all important. The highlight of any meeting is the prepared speeches by the members who have volunteered that evening. Every speaker is assigned an Evaluator who points out the speech’s strengths and offers suggestions for its improvement. In this way, speakers can monitor their own progress and improve their performance. Experienced Toastmasters are available to act as Mentors for new members.
At each of the meetings there is also an opportunity for “impromptu” speeches during the “Table Topics” session. Toastmaster meetings do not involve either classes or formal training. Members learn by using the Toastmaster educational material and by their active participation at each meeting.
By joining Clondalkin Toastmasters and participating in the Club meetings, you will be investing your time and effort in developing your confidence and your ability to speak in public.
Terry Mason, President, Clondalkin Toastmasters 2017-2018