Columbus Toastmasters Club 2481

Columbus Toastmasters Club 2481 Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? You've come to the right place!

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations.

Congratulations, Mónica Salazar  and Mark Walton !Our Columbus Toastmasters Club is beaming with pride as Monica Salazar...
02/09/2025

Congratulations, Mónica Salazar and Mark Walton !

Our Columbus Toastmasters Club is beaming with pride as Monica Salazar brought home first place at the District-Level International Speech Contest held on Sat, Feb 9th! Adding to our celebration, Mark Walton secured second place in the same contest and also wowed the audience by winning the Tall Tales Contest. They go onward to Division level contest in their respective categories. Cheers to Monica and Mark!

If you’ve been thinking about improving your public speaking and leadership skills, we invite you to join us as our guest at one of our meetings. We gather every Tuesday at the United Way Building, and newcomers are always welcome to observe and learn.

12/11/2024

Hello Columbus,
Here is a Holiday gift from us to you! A sneak peak into our meeting minutes from today:

We had another great and fun filled meeting today .
The theme for the day was 'reflections and resolutions'.
Meeting was led by Hiram the toastmaster for the day.

Here were the role assignments for today's meeting.
Toastmaster - Hiram,
Prepared speaker 1 - Abhijit(Title - 6 corporate skills that require zero talent)
Evaluator 1 - Deepti,
Speaker 2 - Dexter(Title - Its not us who is afraid of them, rather thay are afraid of us - Spiders)
Evaluator 2 - Venkat,
Timer - Pavan,
Table topics master - Mark,
Table topics evaluator - Venkat,
Grammarian, Filler words counter - Deepti,
General Evaluator - Deva

First prepared speech by Abhijit was based on '6 corporate skills that need zero talent for success' If we inculcate these skills and embrace them, we will surely succeed in the corporate world.
1) Punctuality,
2) Avoiding unnecessary drama,
3) Deliver your work,
4) Strive to be an ideal co-worker,
5) Take accountability for mistakes,
6) Be a good listener.

Thanks to Deepti for a detailed evaluation of Abhijit's speech.
Some points mentioned -
a) Make sure the stage movements are natural and organic,
b) Make sure your facial expressions align with the point you are mentioning.

Next speech was by Dexter, which was titled 'It's not we who are afraid of them, rather they are afraid of us'.
Great speech packed with information on spiders and the key point mentioned was that most of the spiders are innocuous.
If we spot a spider in our home, try to relocate them to somewhere outside the home.
One new word that we learnt is arachnophobia - fear of spiders. Let us try and overcome it because usually, spiders mean no harm.
Venkat evaluated Dexter's speech in a comprehensive manner.

Mark conducted the table topics session wherein each participant was asked to narrate a story(either from history or any story of their choice).
1) Hiram narrated a great story on the Lambert - Lion raised by sheep.
2) Deepti spoke of her transition from being shy to speak to how she emerged as such an effective and eloquent speaker.
3) Deva spoke on the story of a sacrifice of a noble person while building the sun temple.
4) Pavan spoke on India's freedom struggle on how Mahatma Gandhiji chose the path of non violence to achieve liberation from colonization.
5) Monica narrated an effective story which was based on the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
6) Our guest for the day Gopi also narrated an interesting experience of how he started his career journey in the United States.
The table topics speeches were evaluated by Venkat.

Deepti played the Grammarian's and filler words counter, word of the day was 'ameliorate' implying 'to improve anything'.
It is a verb, our toastmaster's meeting indeed help us ameliorate our speaking skills.
There were multiple instances of good vocabulary usage such as bashful, arachnophobia, demeanor, cantankerous etc.
One key point mentioned during today's Grammatical evaluation was - It's not just the choice of rich vocabulary , rather how impactfully we use our vocabulary is what counts.

Pavan was the timer and he played the role very well.

Meeting concluded with a summary evaluation by Deva.
One key point mentioned - Clapping is the essence of our meeting.

Great meeting overall, some announcements -
1) Our last meeting for 2024 will be next week on 12/17/24. For those who will not be able to attend, wishing you and all members Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
2) Our International speech contest as well as the Tall Tales contest will be scheduled sometime in Feb-2025. Mark will confirm the date by the end of this week.

Thanks,
Abhijit S Kulkarni,
Club Secretary, Treasurer.

Join Us for an Exciting Toastmasters Educational Speech Marathon!📅 Date: November 26⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMGet ready t...
11/18/2024

Join Us for an Exciting Toastmasters Educational Speech Marathon!

📅 Date: November 26
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Get ready to learn from the best! Our experienced speakers will share their expert tips and strategies to elevate your public speaking skills. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting your Toastmasters journey, this event promises valuable insights to help you grow and excel.

🔥 Why Attend?

Gain actionable tips from skilled speakers.

Discover techniques to captivate and engage your audience.

📍 Details in the flyer

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for an evening of inspiration and learning. We hope to see many of you there!

We hope to see many of you there!

🏆🎉 Columbus Toastmasters is proud to celebrate a major milestone – we have been recognized as a President's Distinguishe...
10/22/2024

🏆🎉 Columbus Toastmasters is proud to celebrate a major milestone – we have been recognized as a President's Distinguished Club for 2023-2024! Our past president, Mark Walton , and current president, Deepti Vijaykumar , held the ribbon high in honor of this incredible achievement.

A big thank you to all our members and guests who make our meetings so special. We love welcoming new faces every week! 🌟

Join us every Tuesday at 6 PM at the United Way Building (2nd floor) – we can't wait to meet you!

From speeches to suppers!  After another amazing Toastmasters meeting, the Columbus crew knows how to keep the conversat...
09/20/2024

From speeches to suppers! After another amazing Toastmasters meeting, the Columbus crew knows how to keep the conversation flowing—this time, over dinner at Thai connection! Great minds, great food, and even greater company.
We meet every Tuesday at 6pm at United Way building 2nd floor. Join us!

🎉 Congratulations to Abhijit S Kulkarni! 🎉We are thrilled to announce that Abhijit has earned the prestigious Toastmaste...
07/22/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Abhijit S Kulkarni! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Abhijit has earned the prestigious Toastmaster Triple Crown for completing three levels in Pathways within a year! 🏆✨

His consistency and commitment are truly inspiring to all Toastmasters. Abhijit’s dedication to personal growth and development exemplifies the spirit of our community. Let's all join together in celebrating his remarkable achievement and continue to be motivated by his journey.

Keep up the fantastic work, Abhijit! We look forward to seeing even more of your amazing accomplishments.

Public Speaking thought of the day...Ever had that moment when your boss asks you a question you're supposed to be an ex...
03/06/2024

Public Speaking thought of the day...

Ever had that moment when your boss asks you a question you're supposed to be an expert on, but your mind goes blank? Or struggled to keep the conversation flowing on a date? Been there, done that! 😅

A while back, I had to present our department's strategic plan to a room full of Executives. I knew the plan inside out, but when the moment came, I stumbled. It was a wake-up call: impromptu speaking is a skill that needs regular practice, just like hitting the gym.

Fast forward to today, after six years in Toastmasters, I can confidently say I've honed my impromptu speaking skills. It's a game-changer for work, job interviews, dates, networking—you name it! Want to know more? Check out this article I stumbled upon. Let's tackle those speaking challenges together! 💪🎤

It can be difficult to deliver a good speech at short notice. Impromptu speaking skills can help you deliver eloquent talks, even when they're unexpected.

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Columbus, IN
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To protect our members and our community from spreading the corona virus, our club is temporarily meeting remotely utilizing Zoom. Now is the perfect time to visit our club remotely. There has never been a greater need for virtual public speaking and leadership skills. You can experience how it is possible to safely learn these skills with us. Please send an email to [email protected] to arrange a time to visit to our virtual Zoom meeting.