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25.01.2022 Our President, Keith, welcomes Kim on becoming a new member of our club.

25.01.2022 We inducted Matina into Rostrum Club 10. She gave her icebreaker speech and did very well. We look forward to hearing more from her in weeks to come.

23.01.2022 A Brief History of Rostrum In Manchester, England a noted journalist, publicist and author, Sidney Wicks came to believe that people needed to think through their own decision-making process rather than just accept the promotions of the press and other interested parties. On July 21, 1923, he founded a club which he called Rostrum. Its prime purpose was to encourage people to listen to many sources before formulating their own opinions, and then to speak their minds to large ...groups and small in a manner which would encourage others to listen. Sidney Wickss club was attended by an Australian electrical engineer working in Manchester, R. Alan Crook. He became a member, and on his return he gathered a group of like-minded men to form Australian Rostrums first club, in Sydney. The date was July 21, 1930, exactly seven years after Sidney Wickss club was formed in Manchester. The Sydney Club affiliated with the Manchester parent body on August 10, 1930. This is the date now accepted as the beginning of Australian Rostrum. Some years later, R Alan Crook took a business trip to Brisbane. Among his professional colleagues was a CF Willers whose office overlooked Newstead Park. During this trip, Alan Crook initiated Brisbane Club No.1, the thirteenth Australian affiliated Club, on May 6, 1937 with CF Willers as President and AS Bell as Secretary. By November that year Brisbanes second club was launched with the waiting list of members from Club 1. Today, Rostrum is the longest-standing public speaking organisation in Australia, with clubs and club members throughout Australia. Over the years, the prime purpose of Rostrum has been unchanged: to encourage individuals to master effective speaking and meeting procedure, and to encourage social activities within the clubs and between the clubs. Many former members can attest that skills in speaking and effective participation in meetings are useful in any career and in numerous life situations. Nowadays, Rostrums member development programs provide an uncomplicated but progressive step by step set of courses. Additional opportunities are available for those who wish to continue to higher levels of speaking, or to take on executive roles in Rostrum. See more

23.01.2022 One of our topics of the week was "Selfie". We will talk about anything.

22.01.2022 Great meeting yesterday with a number of speakers presenting on the topic of "A strong team". With Sing Burton leading the way, we also heard from Matina, Geoff Read, Keith Greenwood, Rick Harrison and Ben Ricketts. Deepti did the impromtu speech on whether it was the right thing to do to give Prince Phillip a knighthood, Merv Green was the critic and Robert Cooper was the Chairman. Look forward to seeing everyone next week.

22.01.2022 we will have Rostrum Club 10 New Year Lunch next week on 12 February 2015 - no speaking program but plenty of opportunities to speak at lunch! The venue is The Quattro Cafe Its in the lobby of Brisbane Square and opposite to the Brisbane Square Library.... The lunch starts from 1:00pm. We look forward to seeing you all. http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au//eat-an/cafes/the-quattro

22.01.2022 President Keith presents our club’s trophy for most improved speaker to Siska, assisted by our incoming President for 2019, Ellen.

21.01.2022 Attention members: There will be no meeting next week, 13 November 2014 due to the G20 meeting in Brisbane. Next meeting is for 20 November 2014. There are only 2 regular meetings left for 2014, with the last formal one being 27 November 2014. Then we will have our Christmas lunch meeting on 4th December.

21.01.2022 Rostrum Club 10 members, I would like to say thank you for your support. My safety moment presentation went very well today. I have received compliments that the speech was delivered very well and it was a really good message as well.... I couldnt do this without Rostrum Club 10 support. Thank you. Regards, Siska Tiauw

21.01.2022 Club 10 members enjoying our end of year lunch. Our club is now in recess until 17 Jan 2019.

20.01.2022 Sometimes you may get called upon to give a speech at a wedding. Here are some tips from Rostrum that will help. Then come and practise with us! http://rostrum.org.au/speaking-tips/235-weddings

19.01.2022 First meeting back for 2015 and the topic of the day was "The new year" We listened to speeches from Sing Burton and Tomoni, the meeting was chaired by Ben Ricketts and critiqued by Rick Harrison.

19.01.2022 Giving impromptu speeches - needs a basic template in the head The following methods are for guidance only. You dont have to use them however they may help you... to think quickly on your feet. You may develop other techniques that suit your style of speaking better. PREP Method When asked to express an opinion - to inform, persuade or inspire . Point Make your point (Opening) . Reason State your reason for making the point (Body) . Example Give an example to justify your previous remarks (Body) . Point Drive home the point again. Links the conclusion back to the opening. Past, Present, Future Method (Body) When asked for your comment on a particular topic . Point Make your point (Opening). Be brief. . Past What happened in the past. Reflect on a past issue. (Body) . Present What is happening today (Body) . Future What will/could happen in the future (Body) . Point Drive home your opening point. Reminds audience what the point of your speech was all about. (Conclusion) Be brief Who, What, How, When, Where (Body) When asked to role play or to use your imagination Other Methods (Body) . Cause, Effect, Remedy . Before, The Event, The Result . Local, State, Federal . Good, Bad, Indifferent Use these templates for the various types of impromptu speeches and you will be very successful as a short notice speaker.

18.01.2022 Top presentation pitfalls and how you can avoid them Claudio O. Pannunzio, president and founder of US based i-Impact Group, has pinpointed how professionals can improve their board and client interaction and, therefore, the success of their presentation. When preparing any presentation, Pannunzio recommends trying to copy the type of language used by newspapers to craft their personal finance columns as it is the clarity and simplicity of the language that enables everyone t...o understand it. Dont forget the basic rule: If your audience cannot follow what youre saying or understand what youre offering, they wont adopt, buy or apply it, said Pannunzio. Five common presentation mistakes: 1. Failing to emotionally engage with clients Pannunzio says that simply stating the facts can actually increase the risk of losing your audience. He recommends using a real life example, story or anecdote to accompany each fact. Lets say that an adviser/planner is trying to convey to the audience the concept of adhering to a fixed rate withdrawal while in retirement. This could be a very dry and difficult-to-grasp concept that often has audiences rolling their eyes back. The adviser/planner could easily bring an example in which someone close to him/her a relative ignored that rule and describe how, by intervening on time, he/she avoided a major disaster. 2. Not being genuine Dont forget to share your human side, says Pannunzio. Sharing your own mistakes will make clients feel more comfortable and help to build a closer relationship. However, Pannunzio says, once a person shares these mistakes, it is important to convey the lessons learnt and how they have become an important part of strategies devised to ensure clients do not experience the same challenges. 3. Abusing technology Pannunzio calls this death by presentation. He says you should avoid PowerPoint presentations with too many slides, overcrowded with dense paragraphs and small font, images, sounds, animations, audio and video clips. 4. The omission of stories and anecdotes This includes both work stories and personal stories, says Pannunzio, as long as stories and anecdotes ring true to the audience and help them paint a mental picture that creates an emotional bond with the presenter. He says a human angle is always what compels an audience. 5. Speaking jargon The general rule here is to stay away from acronyms that are not easily recognised. Advisers/planners should pay particular attention when using terminology like asset allocation, portfolio duration, volatility, and proactively provide an easier-to-understand explanation of such terminology, says Pannunzio. Courtesty of Corporate and Risk Magazine

17.01.2022 Good day to my fellow Rostrum Members. I am sending this to all members of Rostrum Club 10 seeking help for Rostrum Voice of Youth 2017 (RVOY). For the new members of the club, what is RVOY. It is a speaking competition for High School Students, broken up into Junior Division (must be at least 11 and in years 7,8 or 9 as at 1st January) and Senior (must be under 18 years of age and in years 10, 11 or 12 at 1st January Division. In Queensland, there are four rounds in th...e competition. The Zone heats, then 2nd round zone heats followed by the regional final and then on to the State Final. The National Final will be held here in Brisbane. The dates for the Brisbane Zone heats, to my knowledge, have not been advised, but will be late April, early May. The South Queensland Regional final will be held Saturday 27 May. I have for many years been responsible for this level of the competition here in Brisbane. This Regional Final will be held at the Moreton Bay College, Manly West from 1.30 pm to about 5.00 pm. This event draws the winning students from each Region in South Queensland, from the Gold Coast to Bundaberg and west to Charleville. Both divisions are run at the same time. I will need a total of 14 Rostrum Members to assist at the event. 6 Adjudicators, 2 chairman, 2 time keepers, 2 short notice marshals and 2 short notice runners. I will be one of the short notice marshals. I will be interstate from Saturday 13 May and return Wednesday 24 May. 2 days before the SQ Final. I need someone to fill in for me during these dates. There is a good chance that I will have very limited internet access as I will be in Arnhem Land, NT. If you can help, please talk to me at the next Club 10 meeting or respond to this email. Two of club 10 members have already offered to assist me. Thanking you in anticipation. Doug. Fergusson. 15 Pompadour Street, Sunnybank Hills. 4109. Rostrum Voice of Youth SQ Final Co-ordinator. Phone Home 32732689 Mob. 0407 233 342.

17.01.2022 Some tips from other sources.

17.01.2022 Repeated surveys of ordinary men and women show persistently that their number one phobia, more acute than fear of flying, heights, darkness and spiders, ahead even of death -- is the fear of public speaking. As Jerry Seinfeld observed, "That means, to the average person, that if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy."

14.01.2022 President Keith presents our clubs trophy for most improved speaker to Siska, assisted by our incoming President for 2019, Ellen.

11.01.2022 It was Rostrum QLD Club10 Christmas Break up lunch. Held at Cafe Yi. Another year over and a new one with lots of new members about to begin.

11.01.2022 So what happens in a Rostrum Meeting? The following are a guide to help you understand the structure of a Rostrum meeting. The aim is to learn and experience. Meeting Chairman... Members take it in turns to chair club meetings. This provides an opportunity to practice essential chairmanship and meeting procedure skills. Prepared speeches - Subject of The Day This is where the main speaking practice occurs. Programmes are usually issued well in advance, so speakers have plenty of time to prepare. Generally speech times are scheduled to be between five and eight minutes. Short Notice and Impromptu speeches The agenda often makes provision for short speeches when members develop the art of speaking at very short notice. This exercise highlights the skill one often needs in everyday life of having to commit thoughts to words without prior preparation. Pertinent Question A two-minute prepared speech on any subject of the speakers choosing. It is often, but by no means always, based on a news item of current interest. It incorporates a question on the topic directed to members. Usually two members are asked to respond to the question for two or three minutes each Reading A short passage read aloud from any source, selected because the reader considers it interesting, thought-provoking or entertaining. It a good way to introduce newer members to public speaking, as they are able to concentrate on the speech delivery without having to worry about the speech content at the same time. General Business In the business session, which is kept as brief as possible, the club makes decisions necessary for its working. Its usefulness as a training exercise should not be overlooked, as it provides an opportunity for members to gain the skills required to chair and participate effectively in workplace meetings or meetings of other organisations. The Critic or Mentor At the end of each meeting, an experienced Rostrum member gives a critique and offers practical advice to help speakers and chairmen improve their skills. This is a valuable part of the meeting, as the good points are highlighted and suggestions for improvement are offered. Other Activities Clubs generally try to vary the programme from one meeting to the next by scheduling other activities in addition to those described above. Such activities can include; - Short tutorials by experienced members. - Discussion of fictitious motions. This exercise, often conducted as part of the business session, is directed towards the important aim of teaching meeting procedure and effective chairmanship. It also enables members to hone their short notice speaking skills. - Debates, either internally or with other Rostrum clubs. - Occasional speaking competitions both intra- and inter- club. - Social activities are scheduled from time to time. So come along and participate!

11.01.2022 We are back with our regular meetings again on the 15 January 2015. Please note to all members and visitors. We have a new meeting place at: Ground Floor, The State Library at Brisbane Square, 266 George Street Brisbane. We are in the Theatrette. On arrival, please check with a security officer at the library entrance.... Our meeting time is between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. You are most welcome to come along and have a look at one of our meetings and look forward to seeing you.

09.01.2022 Always great to receive positive feedback. "I received comments from my Line Manager for my annual performance review last week. He said I have come a long way in developing my confidence in particularly within the last 12 months. I believe that being part of Rostrum Club 10 is the answer to this improvement. I have been learning so much for the last 12 months, through club meetings and the invaluable mentoring sessions. I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn and will... keep learning for sure." , Siska Tiauw See more

09.01.2022 http://www.youtube.com/watch

09.01.2022 On behalf of Rostrum Club 10, we wish all speakers everywhere a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope we see you next year.

09.01.2022 Using PowerPoint? Here is an opinion on Bullet Points to think about.

09.01.2022 For over 80 years, Rostrum has been helping people improve their public speaking skills in Australia. Rostrum is a vibrant and long-standing community organisation that trains its members in spoken communication skills and meeting procedures. In fact, Rostrum is the worlds longest-running public speaking organisation even more senior than international heavyweight, Toastmasters. However, Rostrums focus is firmly on the current needs of Australian speakers. If you have an interest in growing your self-confidence and improving your communication skills, then dont wait! There is a Rostrum club meeting near you.

08.01.2022 Speaker Rick Harrison gave a humourous and thorough explanation of Valentines Day at our recent Rostrum meeting

06.01.2022 Keith Greenwood is a recent new member who has joined us. He has had some experience as a Public Speaker in the past but has joined us to hone his skills. Here he is using the Lectern to deliver a speech on "Mono-tasking or muti-tasking" which was a subject of the week last week. You too can develop public speaking skills by practicing each week in a Rostrum Cub such as ours. We meet every Thursday Lunchtime between 1:10 and 1:50pm at Brisbane Square Library. Public Speaking is a great skill to have in your career armory.

05.01.2022 Public speaking seems to put the fear of God into many of us. But for some its so bad that they actually rate the terror felt when presenting to people higher than their fear of dying (as polled in many surveys). Now, that is serious stuff. If you run a business, you will have no choice but promote your business face-to-face, at some stage: networking, pitching, presenting. To help you face the fear and make your next presentation easier we asked master of networking Dr Ivan Misner to explain his top five tips on how to overcome your public speaking jitters for good http://businessnetworking.com/public-speaking-5-ways-ditch/

04.01.2022 Geoff Read is a very accomplished speaker in Club 10. Here he is explaining impromptu, why large Corporations should be paying more tax to the ATO. Impromptu speaking is one of the great skills we practice each week. So come along next Thursday lunchtime and see our weekly speakers club in action at Brisbane Square Library.

03.01.2022 Nerves A big hurdle for inexperienced speakers is nervousnessboth before the talk and while theyre presenting. People deal with this in different ways. Many speakers stay out in the audience until the moment they go on; this can work well, because keeping your mind engaged in the earlier speakers can distract you and limit nervousness. The best advice is simply to breathe deeply before you go onstage. It works.... In general, people worry too much about nervousness. Nerves are not a disaster. The audience expects you to be nervous. Its a natural body response that can actually improve your performance: It gives you energy to perform and keeps your mind sharp. Just keep breathing, and youll be fine. Acknowledging nervousness can also create engagement. Showing your vulnerability, whether through nerves or tone of voice, is one of the most powerful ways to win over an audience, provided it is authentic. Most people are on your side, they want to listen to what you have to say not how you perform. Show them your honest side and they will have empathy for you. See more

02.01.2022 Great meeting with the subject being who is your Australian of the year. Freeman Merv Green spoke. Geoff Read was the critic. Tom Tom was the Chairman. Keith Greenwood visited and other speakers included Rick Harrison and Robert Cooper

02.01.2022 Humour in speeches All speeches have a purpose. One such purpose is to entertain your audience. Entertainment can come in many forms. To be entertaining a speech does not have to be amusing, but an entertaining speech will usually incorporate some use of humour. Many brilliant speakers still have difficulty in handling the humorous speech. To be amusing throughout an entire five or ten-minute prepared speech is almost impossible. Unless you are exceptionally gifted in this area you should not attempt to deliver a speech that relies entirely on humour. Whilst it is true that being funny or using humour well comes naturally to some speakers, it doesnt to everyone. Even if you are not a born comedian, you can still learn to use humour effectively, and it can be a powerful weapon in a speakers armoury.

01.01.2022 We celebrated the start of the new Rostrum year with lunch at Quattro Cafe, adjacent to our brand new venue at the Brisbane Square Library. Sing was presented with the Ray Richardson Trophy for Most Improved Speaker for 2014.