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April

  

2021

April 2021 cover of Toastmaster magazine



Quick Takes

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Member Moment

Meet the Rough Writers

Stephanie Darling


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News from Toastmasters International

Toastmasters News

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Presentation Skills

6 Tips for Organizing a Successful Online Event

Diana Robertson


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Snapshot

Snapshot

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Club Experience

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Leigh Ann Macklin

Members' Forum

The Official Toastmasters International Members Group web page
Members' Forum April 2021

Traveling Toastmaster

Susan Brushafer of Richfield, Wisconsin, visits the Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona, in early 2020.
Traveling Toastmaster April 2021

Member Connections Photos

Member Connections
Member Connections Photos

Articles

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Presentation Skills

Scared of Public Speaking?

You're not alone. Learn why giving speeches can be terrifying—and how to tame the fear.

Kristen Hamling, PhD



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Personal Growth

How to Accept an Award

The best acceptance speeches are gracious and full of heart.

Emily Sachs




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Communication

Speechmaking From the Stars

Hollywood's annual night of Oscar awards gets everyone talking.

Paul Sterman


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News from Toastmasters International

Tips From the Toastmaster Magazine

Discover articles to help you with work, homelife, and club meetings.

Shannon Dewey


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Club Experience

From Guest to Member

How many times do your guests visit before you make it official?

Gitel Hesselberg


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Club Experience

Hybrid Harmony

How to make club meetings work when members are online and in person.

David F. Carr, DTM


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Club Experience

Maximize Your Meeting Role Lineup

From Quiz Masters to Mystery Greeters, some clubs are adding non-traditional roles.

Kate McClare, DTM


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Personal Growth

Member Achievements

Toastmasters skills help members with big life changes and overcoming challenges.


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Communication

TMS Syndrome

Tighten your presentation by avoiding Too Much Stuff or repetitive content.

Bill Brown, DTM

Columns

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Viewpoint

Are You in the Groove?


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My Turn

Serving Others in Wake of Tragedy

How my experiences in Toastmasters and Rotary changed my life, and others’.

David Jones, DTM


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Funny You Should Say That

A Word on Awards

Forget the trophy. The important thing is to look like you deserve it.

John Cadley

Quick Takes

Group of people on a Zoom call

Member Moment

Meet the Rough Writers

Stephanie Darling


Laptop, tablet, and smartphone with what

News from Toastmasters International

Toastmasters News

Cartoon woman looking at others during online conference

Presentation Skills

6 Tips for Organizing a Successful Online Event

Diana Robertson


People dressed up in superhero costumes

Snapshot

Snapshot

Cartoon people with one person pulling up another

Club Experience

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Leigh Ann Macklin

Members' Forum

The Official Toastmasters International Members Group web page
Members' Forum April 2021

Traveling Toastmaster

Susan Brushafer of Richfield, Wisconsin, visits the Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona, in early 2020.
Traveling Toastmaster April 2021

Member Connections Photos

Member Connections
Member Connections Photos

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