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flying cars tomorrow?” If you open with a audiences’ curiosity and gets them emotionally
question, it should be meaningful to the involved in the subject of the speech. Be creative
audience and firmly related to the speech’s in your approach to writing your introduction
content. and don’t be afraid to mix & match the different
techniques. Begin with a good beginning and
Begin with a quotation – This is another the chances are, as Shakespeare said, “All’s well
one of my personal favorites, mainly because that ends well.”
so many people have said smarter or wittier
things than I will ever be capable of – just Mick Taylor joined Capital Toastmasters in 2014,
quoting them makes me seem smarter! But and is the club’s immediate past club secretary.
remember, keep quotes short. Opening with
a lengthy quotation can confuse the audience (This article was reprinted from the July 2016
or worse – set them yawning! issue of the Capital News with permission of the
author.—Editor)
So in conclusion, remember, a good
introduction does double duty. It arouses the

Did you know. . . • Share happenings from your club pages with
your fellow Toastmasters. We want to applaud

. . . and cheer you on!
District 7 Toastmasters has both a • Like the Facebook Page. This gives your
Facebook Group and Page? The Group is used nextwork exposure to what Toastmasters and

for internal discussions, between you, me— your club has to offer.

us! It plays a large role in keeping members • Post often, especially on the Page, so that
connected on what’s happening across the
the information stays current and doesn’t
district. It has nearly 700 members, and not
become dated.
all are District 7 Toastmasters. Use it to recruit • Most importantly, let the world know you
volunters for contests. talk about your club
are having fun and that Toastmasters is a safe
meetings, announce upcoming events, do a
place to practice, learn, and be successful.
callout for speakers or speaking slots, and share

other Toastmasters-related topics that would

interest our internal community.

The Facebook Page, on the other hand, is

a marketing resource. If you are trying to let

the larger community know you are hosting

an event, open house, or are inviting the

community to a club celebration, the page

would be a great way to get the word out.

Here are some guidelines for using both the District 7 Facebook Group
Group and the Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/District7.TM/
• Personal advertisements for goods, services,

or garage sales items are not allowed and will

be removed by the administrator.

• Don’t flame or otherwise disabuse people,

please be kind and courteous.

• Opinions and beliefs about religion, political

candidates, members running for office, or

other discussions should be restricted to

your personal Facebook page and not appear

in either District 7 Group or Page postings.
• Share pictures from your Toastmasters District 7 Facebook Page

events, celebrations, and member https://www.facebook.com/D7Toastmasters/

recognition parties

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