Toastmasters on the Wild Side: Having Fun While Speaking in Public

Highlights:

1:13 - Is Toastmasters fun?

2:23 - What Toastmasters is really like

4:29 - Post Toasties and themed meetings

7:22 – Table topics and creative formats

10:02 - Toastmasters as a bright spot in the week

13:35 - Club open houses and social events

14:41 - World Championship of Public Speaking watch parties

16:34 - Outdoor Toastmasters meeting idea

19:26 - Call to action for listeners

In this delightfully lively episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett, DTM, and District Director Kimberly Ross, DTM, meet at a coffee house and explore the fun side of Toastmasters, showing it's not just about polishing your public speaking skills. It can be a playground for adults!

Kim kicks things off by declaring that Toastmasters provides a choice of a "jillion clubs" where members can meet people from around the world. It's the perfect, safe place to practice your speaking, to learn to lead, and just to be transparent and get to know other people.

The dynamic duo then takes us on a whirlwind tour of Toastmasters' greatest hits of fun. It includes ice cream socials, eclipse-watching parties, and even the occasional camping trip. Who knew improving your communication skills could involve so much ice cream?

Mickey regales with tales of "Post Toasties", when his club gathers at a bar after their meeting and members philosophize over drinks. Kim, not to be outdone, shares stories of concerts, photo booths, funny hats, and division directors on a mission to inject fun into every meeting. She emphasizes that a Toastmasters meeting, even in the middle of a busy workday during a hectic week, is energizing.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Mickey reveals his secret dream of hosting a meeting in a hidden amphitheater that he discovered while on a walk deep in the woods at a local park. Kim enthusiastically jumps on board, suggesting they turn it into a podcast episode. It’s possible that D50 After Dark might be coming to a forest near you!

The episode wraps up with a call to action for listeners to join this woodland adventure, promising FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) for those who don't participate. It's clear that in the world of D50 Toastmasters, fun is not just encouraged— it's practically mandatory!

Listeners, let us know that you want to join the fun on a Toastmasters nature event. 

Email us at Mickey@MickeyBennett.com or D50 Cares at admin@d50tm.org