Wimberley Toastmasters Elect New Leadership

Wimberley Toastmasters swore in a slate of officers for the new fiscal year who will begin serving this month. The officers will guide the club on its mission to provide a supportive and positive experience in which members learn communication and leadership skills. The club, which meets the second and fourth Thursdays at First Baptist …

Self-Love

Written by Susan L. Halaut What does self-love mean? Why is it important? Is it selfish? It was a crazy few weeks and I needed a time-out...so I took a detour to the beach that ultimately added 4 1/2 hrs to my already long trip that was to a completely separate beach area for work. …

Wimberley Wins First in an Area Sweep!

Wimberley Toastmasters members Debi Christensen and Dan Matz took first place in the International Speech Contest and the Table Topics Contest held on February 28, 2017.   The International Speech contest requires competing Toastmasters to inspire the audience with an original 5-7 minute speech. Debi Christensen was one of five speakers in Area I-50, and she …

Making the Most of Each New Opportunity

by Stan See As we enter into 2017 it is that time of year again for people to make their resolutions. Well, here is mine. I hereby resolve to have not resolutions for this year. I am a planner by nature but I have learned from experience the best laid plans do somewhat go astray. …

You Must Master Impromptu Speaking for This Reason…..

When someone mentions public speaking, do you immediately think of a polished presenter wearing a suit and addressing an audience of hundreds, if not thousands, of people? That’s what most people think public speaking is, and while that’s one form of speaking in public, it’s not the most common speech making most folks do. Impromptu …

Overcome Glossophobia with Wimberley Toastmasters

As many as three out of every four people suffer from a serious condition affecting them both emotionally and physically. Their heart rate accelerates, and their breathing becomes shallow. A thin layer of sweat breaks out across the forehead and hands become clammy. They may even feel as though their joints have become weaker as …

Introducing our 2013/2014 Officers

Congratulations to our 2013/2014 officer team. The club has some ambitious goals in terms of membership growth and awards, so best of luck to this group of leaders for the new year. From left to right: Laura Schlecher, Area Governor Arthur Rangel, Sergeant-at-Arms Deborah Borden, President Stanley See, VP Education Ron Steel, Treasurer Debi Christensen, …

New Season for Wimberley Hill Country Toastmasters!

As of July 1, 2011, Wimberley Hill Country Toastmasters kicked off their new season with new officers and are ready to take ont he world. The first competition coming up will be held in New Braunfels on September 13th at 7pm. Representing our wonderful Toastmasters club will be Ron Steel in Humorous Speech and Amy …

Membership VP Inducts Amy O’Neill into Toastmasters

Today's meeting of the Wimberley Hill Country Toastmasters held many accomplishments for club members and guests alike.  The Toastmasters began their first week of Speechcraft -- an amazing six week journey of helping others refine their communication skills (welcome, Judy!)  -- and the club inducted its newest member Amy O'Neill.  Amy has already participated in …

Improve Your Skill, Help a Good Cause, Have Fun!

You have a speaking engagement this spring?  A big family event this summer? You have to provide a toast, tell an anecdote or give a speech?  Perhaps you feel like you don't know what to say, you're not sure how to say it, and you don't want to stand in front of a group and …