Noranda Toastmasters Club in Noranda, Western Australia | Community organisation

Noranda Toastmasters Club

Locality: Noranda, Western Australia

Phone: +61 417 968 179

Address: Forder Rd 6062 Noranda, WA, Australia

Website: http://noranda.toastmastersclubs.org

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25.01.2022 Zoom Fatigue, Be Gone! Keep your online meetings fresh by shaking things up. By Megan Preston Meyer...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Tonight we held our Club-level Humorous and Table Topics contests. This year saw a record number of contestants participate and it was great to see our newest members also have a go! All in all it was a very entertaining evening, thank you to all. If you are interested in finding out what Toastmasters is all about, please contact us or, better still, come along to one of our meetings.

22.01.2022 If you have a fear of public speaking, then I highly recommend you, watch this new video. Speaking in front of people is one of the most effective ways to communicate your message to mass audiences. This is one of the best ways to grow your business and build authority within a marketplace.... But the phobia is real. Speaking in front of people is one of the biggest phobias in the world. But it’s also one of the easiest to overcome. PM Noranda Toastmasters for more skills and tips. https://www.harveker.com/tagr/fear-of-public-speaking/

22.01.2022 Learning to Evaluate Everybody Don't be intimidated by title or tenure; both new and advanced members benefit from honesty. By Megan Preston Meyer...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Inducting new members to our Club. Welcome.

19.01.2022 Now that the festivities are over and we've settled in to the New Year, how about you make this the year about you - improve your speaking skills and boost your confidence in a safe, welcoming, supportive environment, dedicated to your personal growth. Come and be a guest at our next meeting a see what we're all about. We next meet at 6:45pm (for a 7:00pm star) on Wednesday February 3rd at the Library a Camboon Primary School, Noranda (enter from Forder Road). Please PM us for more details.

18.01.2022 Tonight was our first meeting for 2021 - our 220th meeting. We were COVID-safe. We welcomed 3 guests. We celebrated member accomplishments. ... We laughed. And we had a fantastic meeting. If you’d like to join us, please do. You are very welcome. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is Wednesday February 3rd. Please contact or PM us for more details.

17.01.2022 Noranda Toastmasters had a great and fun meeting on 7 April. Our newest member Christian did his first meeting role as the Um/Er Counter. Paula, the Table Topic Master entertained us with the 'Easter Holidays' questions. Liz gave Educational on 'Creating/Using an Introduction'. James delivered an interesting speech titled 'The History of Criminal Investigation', and we learned more about Paula through her Icebreaker speech.

17.01.2022 The Art of Virtual Brainstorming Distance can actually be an advantage to creative collaboration. By Greg Glasgow...Continue reading

17.01.2022 All of us should have mentors and it is our mentors who guide us through our journey through Toastmasters, some for the very first time whilst others are continuing. They are there to celebrate our milestones and more importantly there when we need them. Mentors don’t get the recognition they deserve so during the month of November why not contact your mentor and simply say Thank you for being my mentor. You could do more of course but that is up to you.... In District 17 we have many wonderful mentors who go beyond their role to ensure their protégé’s develop and improve in their Communication and Leadership Skills. Mentors provide us with support, encouragement, knowledge, inspiration and many more. I am aware of some mentors that meet their protégé outside meeting hours even on weekends and on telephone calls late at night. Without mentors by our side we would be lost, and it would be far too easy to simply give up. In my opinion a strong Toastmaster’s Mentoring Program will assist all clubs in maintaining stability within their membership. Mentors and protégé will stay at the club longer to continuing their journey TOGETHER. So, your club should have a Mentoring Program, and If not, then you should start one immediately and you will see the positive difference for the members and the club itself I am sure most of you will have some wonderful stories/memories to tell us about your mentors. I put a challenge to all of us to write an article, with photos if you have them, and tell us why your mentor is so special to you and submitted to the Black Swan for the December issue. Let’s all give our mentors the recognition they richly deserve. To my own personal mentors Ian Pickens and Robyn Richards, I would start by saying thank you to you both for supporting and believing in me. I would not have been where I am without your guidance and assistance. Henry Yau, DTM District Director District 17, Toastmasters International

17.01.2022 Setting Goals Amidst Uncertainty With all that is unknown, making resolutions and leading with goals becomes even more critical. By Renée Covino... We were still in the middle of a pandemic when 2021 arrived, that much is certain. Are we clear about anything else? Despite the looming uncertainty, setting goals is still a powerful new-year leadership toolperhaps more so this year than evernot to just maintain your team’s productivity and energy, but also to save your sanity as the person many will be looking up to. So, while leaders should still think about making resolutions and outlining goals for the upcoming months, they may want to think about the steps a little bit differently. Here is a quick compilation of expert advice for setting goals during these unprecedented times: First, do not get hung up on what was not achieved in 2020. Thankfully, that year is overand with it, went countless aspirations and agendas. And that’s okay. Start this year with gratitude and pride. You are one year older and many years wiser after surviving a very difficult year. Use what you learned and the changes that took place in your workplace, clubs, and personal life to help shape your new or renewed goals as a leader. List what was achieved in 2020and smile. When you put 2020’s accomplishments down on paper, you will probably be surprised at what was achieved. List everything you can think of that contributed to your team’s survivalwe learned how to conduct meetings and support one another on Zoomcounts. Ask yourself some fun questions. What did you find yourself enjoying more last year than you expected to? What new skills did you learn or discover? What did people ask you to door pay you to dodifferently than before? How do you see yourself incorporating these answers into this year’s goals? Keep trying. For those goals that did not come to fruition last year, or were only partly resolved, decide if they should be incorporated into this year’s roster. There is no failure when you keep trying a different way to move forward. Write your goals down and make them visible. Perhaps even use one or two as your online meeting background! Having goals on display can be a great conversation starter for you to help others achieve their goals and for them to contribute to your goal success, too. Apply the SMART goal strategy. SMART goals still apply in these times; they are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Using this method to set goals ensures they are clear, attainable, and meaningful. Following this methodology will lead to more success in following through and accomplishing more, even in this very uncertain year. Re-evaluate your goals monthly. Volatile times call for constant measures. This is not the year you can set goals and forget them. Gather feedback from team members on a regular basis. Get everyone involved in the goals and adjust where you can. Listen to your team. Trust your instincts.

16.01.2022 Would you like to give a speech without notes, or at least with very few notes? Memorizing your speech word for word is not only difficult, it can result in a stilted style or in completely forgetting what you are going to say. While it is a good idea to memorize your first sentence or two, and your lastto tie down the ends of your speechmemorizing a speech word for word rarely is worth the effort. As a professional speaker and presentation coach, I tell my clients, Don’t... memorize. Internalize. I first heard that phrase years ago from the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix. Internalizing a speech works well for most people as a three-step process. Step 1: Create memorable content. Step 2: Practice the content without being concerned about delivery. Step 3: Incorporate gestures and space out your practice.

14.01.2022 Halloween-fun themed meeting tonight was a big success! Contact us about coming to our next meeting on Wednesday November 4th to see how we can help you become a more confident speaker.

14.01.2022 In light of today’s lockdown announcement, this week’s scheduled in-person meeting has been cancelled. Please contact or DM us if you would like to participate in a Zoom meeting this Wednesday February 3rd, commencing 7:00pm.

12.01.2022 I love the banter and informality at the meetings I feel welcomed ... The meeting location is very comfortable and convenient. This is just some of the feedback we regularly receive about our Club and meetings. ... Come and visit us and learn to be a better and more confident communicator. PM us for details. We’d love to meet you.

11.01.2022 Like so many others, Toastmasters International has felt the financial impact from the coronavirus pandemic. As a token of appreciation, any member who renews their membership for the October renewal period by December 31, 2020 will receive a free Pathways path.

10.01.2022 Joining Toastmaster Noranda can teach you how to avoid those embarrassing moments.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to our club contest winners. Well done

08.01.2022 Another fun meeting was had tonight. Led by Toastmaster Luca, we listened to 3 member speeches and welcomed Area Director Charles Fisher. We welcome you to come and see how we can help you become a better communicator. PM us now for details.

07.01.2022 The Quest for Confidence Take a chance, fail fast, learn, and grow. By Emily Sachs Woman standing at lectern speaking to group...Continue reading

05.01.2022 This is what our guests have been saying about their experience at our club: I like the meeting format, how everyone gives feedback It’s a warm and welcoming environment... We all have different lives outside the club, but we’re all here for the same reason I like how the guests are included in the meeting I like how much fun it is PM us if you’d like to come to our next meeting to see how we can help you on your way to becoming a more confident speaker. You’re all welcome

01.01.2022 Do you want to be a Professional Speaker? At WA Speakers Bureau our mission is to connect our members with speaking engagements that add value to the community, promote Toastmasters Noranda and advance your speaking career. WA Speakers Bureau assists members at two different levels; those who want to develop keynote speeches and those who are qualified speakers.... In order to become a qualified speaker, there is a Qualifying process whereby you prepare a 20-minute presentation just as if you were going to speak in the community. Dress appropriately, choose your topic, and practice! You’ll speak before a group of judges. They will qualify you on their perception of how well you will represent D17 Toastmasters in the community and how much value you will bring. Speaking engagements arranged through the District 17 Toastmasters Speakers Bureau are a complimentary community service. If you wish to make arrangements on your own for a subsequent presentation to the same group, there is no restriction. Member Benefits Develop your signature speech in a supportive environment that challenges you to bring out the best in you; Work with accomplished Qualified Speakers who will mentor and guide you; Connect you to speaking engagements throughout the state of Western Australia; Bridge the gap between speaking for free and speaking for a fee; Expand your personal and professional network and networth!; Receive training on how to promote yourself as a professional speaker, coach, consultant, trainer; Gain access to valuable resources to develop great speech materials and a speaker’s biography; Opportunities to promote your expertise and professional services to your target market/community you want to serve; Free advertising that enhances your visibility and social contact with the local communities; Access to a pool of presenters for training, Speechcraft, club meetings, your other organizations; Contact us today for more information @ Toastmaster Noranda