Everyone is a winner – January 23rd

Membership at ESC has steadily grown throughout this Toastmaster’s year, with a total of 9 new members joining since July last year. At Monday night’s meeting, we welcomed our latest recruit, Paul van der Hagan, bringing our current membership to 35. It was good to welcome back Stephen Taylor who’s been on “parental leave” since… Continue reading Everyone is a winner – January 23rd

HOW TO! – Fulfil the role of Toastmaster

PRE MEETING Review the grid and contact those on this by email immediately following the previous meeting to ascertain they are still able to undertake their role and if anyone on the programme drops out, work with the VPE to obtain a replacement. Check by telephone over the weekend immediately prior to your evening and… Continue reading HOW TO! – Fulfil the role of Toastmaster

An impassioned, entertaining and motivating meeting – January 9th

Kia Ora (Maori for hello) fellow Toastmasters, and a belated Happy New Year! What a wonderful way to start 2017 – a truly inspirational meeting last night led by TM for the evening, Patrick Ebbs. Despite the 24 hour tube strike, the Rose Room was filled to capacity with 30 attending, including many guests and… Continue reading An impassioned, entertaining and motivating meeting – January 9th