Stevens Point Toastmasters #570

06/10/2025

Club Meetings Are for Members & Welcomed Guests

Club #570 members will host a picnic / social gathering from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 directly behind the Zurich Insurance (formerly AIG building) instead of a regular club meeting format.

A special club meeting will be held Tuesday, June 24 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the regular meeting room for purposes of Installation of Club Officers and transition of outgoing and incoming officers. All members are invited to this special meeting that will allow time for group discussion on club status updates and planning future events such as a fall Open House and Holiday Speaktacular in early December.

This specially scheduled club meeting is slated for Tuesday, June 24 at regular time and meeting site for purpose of installation of incoming officers ahead of the new Toastmasters year (July 1 - June 30) and transition of outgoing and incoming officers. N2 Area Director Bryson Bernarde (Wausau Morning Toastmasters) will attend to assist with the officer installation and share news from District 35 as the incoming Club Growth Director. This meeting will not be in the regular club agenda format.

02/20/2025

Sorry for such a late notice but Toastmasters has been cancelled this evening. Sorry for any inconvenience. See you March 6th.

02/06/2025

🎅 Santa Makes a Surprise Stop at Stevens Point Toastmasters! 🎤✨

After a whirlwind December of cookie-fueled all-nighters, rooftop acrobatics, and a sleigh ride that would make any airline jealous, Santa Claus decided to take a well-earned vacation. But where did he go after the holiday hustle?

To improve his public speaking, of course!

On January 2nd, fresh from his post-season relaxation, Santa made a surprise visit to the Stevens Point Toastmasters Club! 🎉

Ho, Ho, Ho... and a Few Filler Words!

Even the jolliest speaker in the world needs a little practice (turns out saying “Ho, ho, ho!” doesn’t count as a full speech). Santa dropped by to brush up on his vocal variety, body language, and—of course—time management (because, let’s be honest, he has one VERY tight delivery schedule).

Table Topics with St. Nick

During our impromptu Table Topics session, Santa tackled some tough questions:

🛷 What’s the secret to keeping reindeer on task?
🍪 Oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip—what’s the superior cookie?
🎁 What’s the weirdest gift request you’ve ever received?

With his usual charm and wisdom, he had us laughing and learning.
Even Santa Knows the Power of Toastmasters!

Before heading back to the North Pole, Santa left us with an important message: "Confidence and communication are gifts that last a lifetime!" 🎁

Want to develop your own powerful speaking skills and leadership abilities? Join us at our next Stevens Point Toastmasters meeting and start unwrapping your potential!

📅 Visit us at: Zurich Insurance Group, (formerly AIG Travel Guard), 3300 Business Park Drive, Stevens Point, WI. Our club meetings are on first and third Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

10/17/2024

Speechcraft is still going on. If you're ready to grow your speaking and leadership skills, come check us out tonight at 7 pm at UWSP CBB Room 161.

How strong are your communication skills?

Did you know strong communication skills are essential for building a successful career, no matter your chosen path.

Whether you are among the majority who fear public speaking more than death or an accomplished public speaker looking to enhance your effectiveness, this Speechcraft workshop is for you!

Join us by scanning the QR code below and unlock your potential.

08/26/2024

How strong are your communication skills?

Did you know strong communication skills are essential for building a successful career, no matter your chosen path.

Whether you are among the majority who fear public speaking more than death or an accomplished public speaker looking to enhance your effectiveness, this Speechcraft workshop is for you!

Join us by scanning the QR code below and unlock your potential.

07/03/2024

Thank you Dick Hawley for inducting the Stevens Point Toastmasters Club #570's officer's at our last meeting and for all you have done for Toastmasters.

We will not be holding our July 4th meeting. Please enjoy the 4th of July holiday and the 🎆 🎇 🧨

Our July 18th meeting will be our annual white elephant meeting held at Windsor Ct, Plover, Wisconsin, 54467. Join in the fun as we each bring a treasure and auction it off to the highest bidder.

Bring a dish to pass and your favorite beverage. Chicken 🐔 will be provided by the club.

With Ken McKenzie Suzanne Crueger Paula Houlihan Jeff Ebel Ted Kowalski Leo Powers Jan Flatoff Tammy Jankowski Carol Adams

04/07/2024

We had a great meeting last Thursday. Learned about nutrition and how to “Pivot” and how quickly life can change! Come check us out and receive realtime helpful feedback on your presentations that can enhance your skills for your career or personally. Like our page for more details!

02/19/2024

Kowalski & McKenzie Advance To Northern Division Speech Contest Finals on March 9th

Congratulations to Club #570 members Ted Kowalski and Ken McKenzie for advancing in Area N2 Speech Contests on February 17 in the Evaluation and International Speech Contest competitions respectively. Additionally, much appreciation goes out to Tina Palmgren, runner-up in the Speech Evaluation portion of the N2 competition, for her outstanding representation of Club #570. McKenzie benefited from being the lone competitor in the N2 International Speech effort with his speech entitled: 'I’ll Never Forget You, Ruby Baby!'', with the winners now competing on Saturday, March 9 in another ‘virtual-only’ Northern Division speech contest competition of representatives from N1, N2, & N3 scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. CST.

With the limited speech contest participation in both N1 & N2 areas, it is a worthy reminder that current club members work diligently to achieve Certificates of Completion in Levels 1 & 2 of any Path in the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience (or have earned a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award) to become eligible to compete in a future International Speech Contest! Eligibility in the secondary contests (Evaluation, Humorous, Table Topics, Tall Tales) includes being a paid member of a club in the Area, Division, and District in which they are competing; the club must be in good standing (eight or more paid members) and able to maintain eligibility at all levels of any contest (prompt member and fellow club members renewals bridging March 31 semi-annual member renewal deadline).

Public access links to the virtual contest web presence will be shared once they become available nearer to the contest date.

01/23/2024

Last tip would be to join Toastmasters!

Giving a toast at a wedding or a presentation in front of hundreds won't be scary once you know these public speaking tips.

01/04/2024

Calling all Toastmasters, past guests, and curious visitors! If you were on the fence about how to jump into Toastmasters and get on the path to learning the skills needed for your professional life or personal this meeting is for you!! Has it been suggested to you to work on your presentation, leadership, and Motivational strategies?? There is a path for that!

We are at the AIG building at 7:00PM - 8:30pm tonight! Come check it out!

12/11/2023

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