"1. Try to make no more than three points. 2. Explain difficult ideas three different ways 3. Find a subtle way to make an important point three times. It sticks a little better"
- Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating

Hi Los Gatos ToastMasters!

Welcome to our weekly email blast. Please help me welcome one new member: Mario D. Cole, bringing our membership to 21.

The above awesome photo was taken at Pageant Grounds park during our outdoor session this week. We have another one planned for Tuesday!

We always record each speech so that you can watch and see for yourself what you did well or what needs work. Over time you will see yourself get better. Click on the YouTube! icon at the bottom of this message to get to our private playlists.

We have another Get-Together hike planned which will be closer to home. And, we are playing Bocce Ball! Reserve a spot for your and a guest right now!!

Scroll down for info on our Social Get-Togethers, Club News and finally some Public Speaking & Leadership tips; this week related to how to conduct great speech evaluations. I read this artilcle three times!

Find our social media links at the bottom to follow us.

eddie mcmorrow
club president
aug17'18

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Social Get-Togethers

Aug 21 Take our meeting outside. Meet at the Adirondack chairs outside BajaFresh, 15466 Los Gatos Boulevard.
Aug 25, Saturday, 5-7pm. Networking and Bocce Ball at Campo di Bocce. Bring a guest. Must RSVP on EventBrite !!
Sept 8, Saturday, 5-7pm. Hike nearby Mt. Umunhum. This historic park has recently been renovated which should provide some soul-enriching views!

Message Eddie if interested or watch social media as event gets closer.

Club News

We were enjoying the summer while in the outdoors this past Tuesday. Everybody loved the Pageant Grounds, many stating they had no idea this little park was there. We will do it again Tuesday as we relax on the Adirondacks outside Baja Fresh (the same plaza with Trader Joes)

On Tuesday, we were honored to have Area Director Karen Cornwell observe our meeting. New members Rex and Perry had excellent Ice Breaker speeches. Karl as ToastMaster and Alexa as Topics Master helped make the entire evening enjoyable for those gathered.

This Tuesday Aug 21st we have two speeches: a newbie icebreaker by Mario and an experienced club speaker Allan. Start thinking about your personal goals for your club experience. We will start asking for these to help everybody focus on what is important to themselves.

Public Speaking & Leadership Tips

The Art of Delivering Evaluations

You should regularly provide evaluations for other speakers — not only because it is a nice thing to do, but because the process of evaluating another speaker helps you improve your own speaking skills dramatically....Read More

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