Author: Tara McCoy-Jones

I am the current S Division Director, Technology Master for CDAS, and the VPE for two other clubs in D62. I joined Toastmasters to improve my communication skills and discovered that Toastmasters also builds leaders! I love that you get to hear different perspectives and fantastic stories from a diverse group of people while personally growing and having fun.

Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday July 30, 2022 12:00 AM EDT to 11:30 PM EDT
 

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

July 30, 2022 Quarterly Meeting

Sergeant at Arms Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
Speaker 1 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5
"The Nashvillian Villain" Persuasive Influence Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Evaluation and Feedback – Second Speech (evaluation form)

5-7 minutes

Speaker 2 Owen Monday Jr. (guest)
Other Manual or Non Manual Speech: Custom Speech 5 to 7 minutes (evaluation form)

5 to 7 minutes

Speaker 3 Kimberly Lynn
"Creating and Visualizing Success" Path Not Set Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals (evaluation form)
General Evaluator Mike Cox, DTM DL5 EH5
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
Evaluator 2 Julie Townsend
Evaluator 3 Lathisha Ramanayake

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Planning your 2022-2023 Speaking Schedule

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Did you know that you can sign up for a speech in CDAS until the end of 2022?
Well actually, our fabulous VPE has our meetings scheduled out to March 2023! Why not schedule your speeches for the 2022-2023 Toastmaster year ahead of time? This is an excellent way to ensure that you achieve your education goals in a timely manner and help CDAS with the Distinguished Club Program.

Sign up for July 16, 2022 meeting

Sign up for the August, Sept, Oct meetings

Sign up for November and December

Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday November 19, 2022 9:45 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
 

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Theme

Sergeant at Arms Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Toastmaster Promise Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
Timer Vicki Harwood, Strategic Relationships L5, Dynamic Leadership L5, Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership
Speaker Lathisha Ramanayake
Other Manual or Non Manual Speech (evaluation form)
General Evaluator Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator Pamela Sheffey, PM5, LD2

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Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday April 2, 2022 9:30 AM EDT to 11:45 AM EDT

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Theme and Word of the Day

Standing Tall

Sergeant at Arms Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Michael S Morgan
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
Speaker 1 Carol Prahinski, DTM, PID
"MSU Board of Trustees Meeting" Engaging Humor Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Evaluation and Feedback – First Speech (evaluation form)

5-7 minutes

Speaker 2 Douglas Brinker, DTM
"Raise The Bar" Innovative Planning Level 3 Increasing Knowledge: Inspire Your Audience (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 3 Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
"Are you getting all you can out of your Toastmasters experience?" Motivational Strategies Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Evaluation and Feedback – Second Speech (evaluation form)

5-7 minutes

Speaker 4 Julie Townsend
"A Little More" Strategic Relationships Level 2 Learning Your Style: Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

General Evaluator Mike Cox, DTM DL5 EH5
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5
Evaluator 2 Gregg G. Knepley, DTM
Evaluator 3 Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
Evaluator 4 John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4

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Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday September 17, 2022 9:45 AM EDT to 11:30 AM EDT
 

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Theme

Sergeant at Arms Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Julie Townsend
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
Speaker 1 Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
"The History of “Constitution Day” – It Does Matter!" Engaging Humor Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Evaluation and Feedback – First Speech (evaluation form)

5-7 minutes

Speaker 2 Kimberly Lynn
Other Manual or Non Manual Speech (evaluation form)
Speaker 3 John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
"’Stiches and Kintsugi’" Presentation Mastery Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Writing a Speech with Purpose (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 4 District Director Stefan Jenssen (guest)
Other Manual or Non Manual Speech (evaluation form)
General Evaluator Carol Prahinski, DTM, PID
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 Pamela Sheffey, PM5, LD2
Evaluator 2 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5
Evaluator 3 Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
Evaluator 4 Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5

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Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday May 21, 2022 9:45 AM EDT to 11:30 AM EDT
 

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Sergeant at Arms Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Pamela Sheffey, PM5, LD2
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
Speaker 1 Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
"A New Year" Presentation Mastery Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language – Emphasis on Vocal Variety (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 2 Curlada Eure-Harris
"3Decades3Principles" Presentation Mastery Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Writing a Speech with Purpose (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 3 Lathisha Ramanayake
"Win it by Winging it !" Other Manual or Non Manual Speech: Custom Speech 13 to 15 minutes (evaluation form)

13 to 15 min

Speaker 4 Julie Townsend
"Networking 101" Strategic Relationships Level 3 Increasing Knowledge: Make Connections Through Networking (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

General Evaluator Gregg G. Knepley, DTM
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5
Evaluator 2 Carol Prahinski, DTM, PID
Evaluator 3 Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
Evaluator 4 Michael S Morgan

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Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday June 18, 2022 9:45 AM EDT to 11:30 AM EDT
 

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Sergeant at Arms Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
Speaker 1 Carol Prahinski, DTM, PID
"Got an Idea? Make a Motion, and Get it Done!" Persuasive Influence Level 3 Increasing Knowledge: Understanding Vocal Variety (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 2 Pamela Sheffey, PM5, LD2
"The DASH Diet" Leadership Development Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Researching and Presenting (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 3 Mike Cox, DTM DL5 EH5
"Evidence of a Life Left Behind" Effective Coaching Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Writing a Speech with Purpose (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 4 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5
"With Great Design Comes Great Power" Persuasive Influence Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Evaluation and Feedback – First Speech (evaluation form)

5-7 minutes

General Evaluator John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 Bruce Frandsen, DTM; PDG; PID
Evaluator 2 Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
Evaluator 3 Fred Findley, CC
Evaluator 4 Julie Townsend

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Toastmasters Meeting

Saturday July 16, 2022 9:45 AM EDT to 11:30 PM EDT

Welcome to our C Division Advanced Speakers (#5799) meeting! Click on Zoom to attend virtually.

Sergeant at Arms Avar Laws-Wright, DTM
The Sergeant at Arms initiates the meeting.
Toastmaster of the Day John Cameron, DL-5, VC-4
The Toastmaster leads the meeting and introduces the speakers.
Timer Tara McCoy-Jones, DTM, EH2, MS4
Speaker 1 Laura St. Louis, DTM, DL5, SR5, IP5
Presentation Mastery Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Ice Breaker (evaluation form)

4 – 6 minutes

Speaker 2 Carol Prahinski, DTM, PID
"Stumbling Block to Make a Motion" Visionary Communication Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals: Researching and Presenting (evaluation form)

5 – 7 minutes

Speaker 3 Michael S Morgan
"Live Your Life" Other Manual or Non Manual Speech: Custom Speech 5 to 7 minutes (evaluation form)

5 to 7 minutes

Table Topics Julie Townsend
General Evaluator Julie Townsend
The General Evaluator leads the evaluation portion of the meeting.
Evaluator 1 Sam Hansen
Evaluator 2 Gregg G. Knepley, DTM
Evaluator 3 Nadia Marie Roumanos, MSACI, IP5, DL5, VC5

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