Liberty Village Toastmasters Toronto

Beginnings — Jan 6 Meeting Recap

Posted on January 7, 2016 by libertyvillagetm

Need some inspiration for 2016?

Our special “combined” meeting with UHN Toastmasters provided plenty. Toastmaster Be encouraged us to make a new best friend this year — yourself! — and to take yourself along for the ride. Cristina shared her own beginning in her Icebreaker speech, filled with change and transformation, while Ray inspired us to transform ourselves into coaches and mentors. Finally, James shared the story of Tommy the rabbit, who showed great courage and persisted through adversity.

Table Topics was won by our guest Bob, who’s beginning 2016 by joining several Toastmasters clubs. Congrats!

NEXT WEEK: Our first meeting back at the Harbourfront Community Centre, 6:15pm.

For more info on attending our next meeting as a guest, click here.

See you on Jan. 13!

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This Wed: Join us at the Lillian H. Smith Auditorium

Posted on January 4, 2016 by libertyvillagetm

Looking to improve your public-speaking skills in the new year?

Join us for a special combined Toastmasters meeting with UHN Toastmasters in the Lower Level Auditorium at the Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College Street, Toronto (one block east of College & Spadina).

Date: Wed Jan. 6, 2016

6:00pm – networking & snacks

6:30pm – meeting start time

8:00pm – post-meeting drinks!

Entry: FREE

Click here to view this location on a map

Our goal at Liberty Village Toastmasters is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to speak, share, and grow. Whether you’re speaking in front of a group for the first time or refining your well-practised skills, we want to be the place where you strive to improve. For more info, click here

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from LVTM!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by libertyvillagetm

What a year! 2015 brought many public speaking accomplishments at Liberty Village Toastmasters — but we expect even more in 2016. For now, we drink!

*** THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS ON DEC. 23 & DEC. 30, 2015 ***

NEXT MEETING ON WED JAN. 6, 2016: Our first meeting of the year, 6:30pm at the Lillian H. Smith Library (details coming soon).

NEXT MEETING AT THE HCC ON WED JAN. 13, 2016: Our first meeting back at the Harbourfront Community Centre, 6:15pm.

Cheers and see you in 2016!

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This Wednesday: Holiday Drinks & Social

Posted on December 15, 2015 by libertyvillagetm

No meeting this Wed (Dec. 16, 2015)!

Instead, we’ll celebrate the 2015 Liberty Village Toastmasters year with good food, brews, and perhaps a drunken speech or two. Meet our members and learn more about how Toastmasters can benefit you. And… beer!

GUESTS ARE WELCOME!

Wednesday Dec. 16, 2015
6:30 pm ’til late @ the Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay West, between York & Rees St.

Map & parking info here

(Look for the drunken public speakers upon arrival. Or just ask for Liberty Village Toastmasters)

((…or, if you’re really lost, give us a call – 416-817-9605 – we’ll tell you how to find us))

See you there!

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Leadership — December 9 Meeting Recap

Posted on December 11, 2015 by libertyvillagetm

What does it take to be a leader?

Toastmaster James gave us his take on leadership, using his nephew as an example of how effective leaders can help others grow.

Maria introduced us to the memorable leaders from her past in her Icebreaker speech, while guest speaker Mohamed shared the story of the other Mr. Bean — who wasn’t a very good leader at all. Ending on the right note, Karoline gave her first speech by management: a kick-off briefing for new hires. And hey, free Starbucks!

Congrats to Maria and Arash, who were inducted as our newest members, and Arash and Mark, who led the way during our Table Topics session and shared first prize.

NEXT WEEK: Holiday Drinks & Social
Celebrate the 2015 Liberty Village Toastmasters year with good food, brews, and perhaps a drunken speech or two. Guests are welcome!

Wednesday Dec. 16
6:30 pm ’til late @ the Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay West, between York & Rees St.
Map & parking here

Jan 6: Our first meeting of the year, 6:30pm at the Lillian H. Smith Library
Jan 13: Our first meeting back at the Harbourfront Community Centre, 6:15pm