Princeton Toastmasters http://www.princetontoastmasters.org District 38, Club 3954 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:10:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 International Speech and Evaluation Contests Results http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/02/international-speech-and-evaluation-contests-results/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/02/international-speech-and-evaluation-contests-results/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:29:01 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=685 Princeton Toastmaster Club held its annual International Speech and Evaluation Contests on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012. It was an exhilarating night filled with excitement as fellow Toastmasters offered their best. The audience was treated to a combination of speeches ranging from how to become rich in spirit to appreciating what is truly important in life, to the challenges of weigh control, and much, much more.

The contests were splendidly orchestrated and hosted by Contest Chair, Deepak Nayak and Chief Judge, Nancy Sun and supported by the Princeton Toastmasters Club contest team who all contributed to the stellar event. Among the contestants were experienced toastmasters, past club presidents and past contest winners. Among the guests were District 38 Governor, Stephen Fraundorfer, DTM, and Area 29 Governor, Jean Shipos, DTM. A special thanks to Tom Gill, ACB, ALB, President of Blue Bell Toastmasters, for giving the model speech.

After intense competitions, I am pleased to announce the winners of the Princeton Toastmasters Club 2012 International Speech and Evaluations Contests:

Evaluation Contest:

1st – Ingo Schmuecking

2nd – Jack Levitt

3rd – George Scherer

International Speech Contest:

1st – Todd Greenwood

2nd – Abhoy Sircar

3rd – Ingo Schmuecking

Congratulations to Ingo and Todd!!!

Please join Ingo and Todd as they move up to compete at the Area 29F International Speech and Speech Evaluation Contests on Monday, March 26th at 6:00 PM, at Educational Testing Service (ETS), 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ, Conant Hall, Lounge A. (Please note that there is a $7 per person cover charge for a light dinner.)

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/02/international-speech-and-evaluation-contests-results/feed/ 0 International Speech and Evaluation Contests on February 2nd http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/01/international-speech-and-evaluation-contest-on-february-2nd/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/01/international-speech-and-evaluation-contest-on-february-2nd/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:17:58 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=676 It is that spectacular time again – the International Speech and Evaluation Contests will take place on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 PM. The winner of the contest will proceed to the Area 29 International Speech and Evaluation Contests on March 26th. This is a great opportunity to see your fellow Toastmasters offer the best that is in them to the audience, and to learn from their experience.

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2012/01/international-speech-and-evaluation-contest-on-february-2nd/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays! (Dec. 29th meeting has been cancelled.) http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/12/happy-holidays-dec-29th-meeting-has-been-cancelled/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/12/happy-holidays-dec-29th-meeting-has-been-cancelled/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:00:12 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=671 The third meeting of this month, December 29th, has been cancelled. The next Princeton Toastmasters meeting will take place on Jan. 5th, 2012.

Season’s Greetings from Princeton Toastmasters

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/12/happy-holidays-dec-29th-meeting-has-been-cancelled/feed/ 0 Holiday Party on December 15th Spotlights PTM’s Rich Diversity http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/11/holiday-party-on-december-15th-spotlights-ptm%e2%80%99s-rich-diversity/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/11/holiday-party-on-december-15th-spotlights-ptm%e2%80%99s-rich-diversity/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:34:57 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=666 Princeton Toastmasters will hold its annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 15th.  This year’s celebration will highlight and showcase the rich diversity of heritage and culture of the club’s members.  Please join us as we journey through the continents and celebrate the different nations and cultures that make each member unique, while demonstrating our shared love of public speaking.

NOTE: The meeting will not be held at the usual meeting place in Vandeventer Streets in Princeton, NJ. The location of the event will be announced shortly.

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]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/11/words-to-avoid/feed/ 0 DTM Celebration Meeting – Another Momentous Meeting for the Record! http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/11/dtm-celebration-meeting-%e2%80%93-another-momentous-meeting-for-the-record/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/11/dtm-celebration-meeting-%e2%80%93-another-momentous-meeting-for-the-record/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:26:50 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=642 The DTM celebration honoring Todd Greenwood and Thaine Shetter at the November 3rd meeting was a joyous and inspiring meeting, and  will rank as one of the historic PTM meetings of all times!

The event was glittered with excitement and awe-inspiring presentations, from the opening to the closing remarks, all embodying the spirit of what it really means to be a Toastmaster.

Here are some of the comments that fellow Toastmasters made about the celebration meeting:

“This is one for the archives and you all made it so!”

“Kudos for an excellent meeting!  Very, very impressive!!”

“It is my honor to participate among our stellar team! WOW, AMAZING, OUTSTANDING, KUDOS, APPLAUSE.”

“The essence of Toastmasters is what you give and that is why PTM is the BEST!”

“It was an amazing, magical event, but then it is an amazing, magical group.”

“Awesome, awesome, awesome job in presenting PTM in this shining light.”

“Made all of us proud to be members of such an exceptional Club…and made those who weren’t members wonder why they have not yet joined…!”

“It was an honor for me to participate, and be a major part of an outstanding group.”

Thanks to President Lauren & the Executive Board, all agenda participants, and all who lent a helping hand. Special thanks to Todd and Thaine for all their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to PTM.

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Top, left to right: George Scherer, Mike Booth, Jack Levitt, Steve Fraundorfer, Lauren Tait, Thaine Shetter, Elliot Dennis, Barrie Byron, Ted Green, Sandy Schussel, Mike Ambrosio, Todd Greenwood.

Bottom, left to right: Sue Rudy, Leonie Infantry, Helen Dundas, Jean Shipos, Viki Kinsman.

For more photos, please see: https://picasaweb.google.com/116470452407608395493/PrincetonToastmasters2011DTMCelebration?authkey=Gv1sRgCJzE_67as8T_swE&feat=email#

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Toastmasters awards its highest honor, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), to members who have achieved both advanced communication and leadership awards. To achieve the DTM award it typically takes many years of dedicated service and leadership at the local club, area, and division levels.

Please come join us to honor and celebrate Todd and Thaine at this special event.

NOTE: The meeting will not be held at the usual meeting place in Vandeventer Streets in Princeton, NJ. The location of the event will be announced shortly.

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/10/dtm-celebration-on-november-3rd-honoring-todd-greenwood-and-thaine-shetter/feed/ 0 It’s time for a Speech-A-Thon! http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/its-time-for-a-speech-a-thon/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/its-time-for-a-speech-a-thon/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:52:04 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=603 Our next Speech-A-Thon session will be on September 29th, where we have an action packed agenda for our Princeton Toastmasters meeting.  A Speech-A-Thon occurs on the fifth Thursday on those months that have a fifth Thursday. At a Speech-A-Thon we depart from our usual meeting format, and focus on speeches, which can range from an Ice Breaker speech (initial speech) to more advanced speeches. Be sure to attend and you’ll have an enjoyable evening filled with learning and fun!

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/its-time-for-a-speech-a-thon/feed/ 0 Congratulations to Jack and Mike!!! http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/congratulations-to-jack-and-mike/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/congratulations-to-jack-and-mike/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:00:54 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=595 Kudos to our members who showcased their amazing humorous speaking talents and skills at the Humorous and Table Topics contests on Thursday September 15th.

The results are as follows:

Table Topics Contest

1st Place:  Jack Levitt
2nd Place: Chris Boraski
3rd Place: Abhoy Sircar 

Humorous Speech Contest

1st Place:  Mike Booth
2nd Place: Kristina Tatum
3rd Place: Jack Levitt

Please come out to the Area Contest to see and cheer Jack and Mike. The Area Contest will be held at ETS in Princeton on Tuesday, October 4th, beginning promptly at 6:30pm.   Please visit the District 38 website for more details:

http://www.tmdistrict38.org/calendar/event_view_popup.php?event_id=658&ret_link=index.php?cal_monthDate=2011-10

Remember, laughter is the best medicine… Ha-Ha-Ha! 

]]> http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/09/congratulations-to-jack-and-mike/feed/ 0 Sherri Waryasz Gave a Stellar Performance of “My Biggest Bully” http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/08/sherri-waryasz-gave-a-stellar-performance-of-my-biggest-bully/ http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/2011/08/sherri-waryasz-gave-a-stellar-performance-of-my-biggest-bully/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:42:51 +0000 Lou Arango http://www.princetontoastmasters.org/?p=572 Our Queen of Laughter was confident, poised and “Practically Perfect” in the presentation of her speech. The champion of District 38 shown brightly a midst the stars at the International Contest semi-finals. After Sherri presented her speech, our VP of Education, Angie Hee, presented her with a bouquet of bright orange red roses and a card with the sentiments of our club.

Though Sherri’s contest journey ended, she is the pride of Princeton Toastmasters and District 38. As true champion would, Sherri defeated her “Biggest Bully” and blazed a trail on a hero’s journey. Her abilities and attitude carried her all the way to the semi-finals for International Contest. A phenomenal accomplishment!

Please join us at our next scheduled meeting on September 1st to toast the Queen and celebrate all that she has achieved. We will give the champion of District 38 the welcome home she deserves!

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