Subj : Re: ToastMasters Speaking Group
To   : Phoobar
From : warmfuzzy
Date : Sun Apr 16 2023 01:44:02

 Ph> had a professor I worked for which tried to get me to join back in the
 Ph> mid-80's. My question...have no problem talking in public...but can they
 Ph> give you a way to become a better speaker/announcer?

Yes, they can certainly help you be a better speaker; its not just for newbs but for anyone who wants to be more professional in speaking in public.  I'd rate it 8/10.  The only reason its not 10/10 is there was a God hater in the meeting that I attended and didn't want me to speak about anything to do with God, even though the Toastmasters organization itself has nothing against that... frustrating.  After I did well in Toastmasters a guy came to my work and asked if I wanted to become a Mason in not-so-many specific words.  The interview lasted about 40 minutes.  Apparently the Masons don't allow women into their ranks and one of his questions was if he could check out my chest to make sure I didn't have boobs.  I'm definitely masculine so I'm not sure why they have this ritual. The Masons may seem cool to join but I'm not into all their drama.  I ended up not joining but have a good relationship with a Mason right now.  So, yeah, ToastMasters can lead to bigger things, even entrance into a secret soceity.  Fun times.

Cheers!
-warmfuzzy

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