Do you want more opportunities for speaking? Do you have friends and colleagues in the St Pauls/Bank area who can't make it to existing clubs? St Paul's Speakers is the answer!
SPS is a new club meeting at The Golden Fleece, 8-9 Queen Street, London EC4 1SP (near Cheapside). 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 18:15pm for a prompt 18:30 start. See map.
Our inaugural meeting (with free buffet) is on Wednesday 11 March 2009. Please join us. All are welcome.
The club has already attracted an experienced group of Toastmasters as members: Club President Alan Thomas(Advanced Communicator Gold, member of Grosvenor Square Speakers and supporter of clubs in London and New York). Club Coaches Rory Marriott (Canary Wharf Communicators) and Himanshu Vora ACG (Area 29 Governor and member of Trojans) are assisting the club as part of their Advanced Leadership Silver Awards. Freddie Daniells (Division B Governor) and Hilary Briggs (Area 33 Governor) are also members.
President Alan Thomas believes "we're all born with a natural ability to communicate confidently, though factors in our upbringing can inhibit this". From his point of view "Toastmasters is all about helping people find and reconnect with their true potential". His personal goals for taking up the challenge of leading the new club? "To move beyond 'solo speaking' to facilitating a positive group experience; to enjoy enjoy the intellectual stimulation of the role; and help create an encouraging environment for club members to develop."
Alan and his committee would love visits from existing Toastmasters to speak, evaluate and help with other roles as the club builds its membership up.
Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested in joining. The location is ideal for anyone working, studying or living in the St Paul's/Bank/Barbican area. It's also a convenient stopover in their journey for many people.
Join us for our inaugural meeting on 11 March if you can. Please email the club (stpaulsspeakers@googlemail.com) so we can make sure the buffet is well supplied. Also please make contact if you would like further details. Look forward to seeing you soon!
