Newark Toastmasters Open House

Newark Toastmasters Club invites you to a special Zoom Open House event featuring Justin Paras, an inspiring speaker and public speaking champion known for his compelling insights on communication and leadership.

Get ready for a morning of thought-provoking ideas where you'll experience how Toastmasters can help you discover your full potential as a communicator.

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025; Time: 7am-8am PST; Location: Online via Zoom

Topic: Chisel Away and Let Your Gold Shine

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just curious, this is your chance to learn, connect, and grow. Don’t miss it!

All are welcome. Admission is FREE.

Justin Paras Bio:

https://www.d57tmspeakersbureau.org/2025/03/02/member-of-the-month-justin-paras/

To receive the Zoom link, email either

wmfitts@yahoo.com  or profricka@gmail.com

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2025 0909 AGENDA

Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0909 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – RICK

WORD/AH – GEORGE

THOUGHT –ERNY

JOKE – BOB

TOASTIE TIP – STEVE                           

SPEAKER – LENKA

        Presentation Mastery #1-3

        Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language

        Speech Title "Musical Misadventures" (5-7 min)

TABLE TOPICS – JANE

GEN EVAL – MERIDETH

EVAL 1 – ED

EVAL 2 – GROUP

TIMER – BILL

VOTE COUNTER – HELEN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

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Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

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Info about the Newark Toastmasters Club

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dza3-eGOLzRVQ3PpRVYFbZ7jt7EyA7fXFz1ej7ysmk/edit?usp=sharing

2025 0902 AGENDA

Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0902 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – ED

WORD/AH – MYRNA ( Word of the day: Productive)

THOUGHT –MYRNA

JOKE – MYRNA

TOASTIE TIP – BILL                            

SPEAKER – GHAN

Innovative Planning #5-7 - Leading in Your Volunteer Organization (5-7 min)

Deliver a speech reflecting on the personal experience of serving in a leadership role for at least six months where a 360° evaluation of the speaker's leadership skills was conducted and a succession plan was created

TABLE TOPICS – STEVE (Theme: Labor Day)

GEN EVAL – ERIK

EVAL – GROUP

TIMER – BOB

VOTE COUNTER – GEORGE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

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Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

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Speakers for the September meetings

September 2nd : GHAN

September 9th : MERIDETH

September 16th : MYRNA

September 23rd : STEVE

September 30th : HELEN 

2025 0826 AGENDA

 Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0826 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – STEVE

WORD/AH – RICK

THOUGHT –BOB

JOKE – ERIK

TOASTIE TIP – MYRNA  

    Overview of her Blog she is working on                           

SPEAKER – JANE 

        The purpose of this project is for the member to practice using vocal variety to enhance a               speech   

        Title: Racing Against Time

TABLE TOPICS – BILL

    Theme: Love and Romance 

GEN EVAL – ED

EVAL 1 – HELEN

EVAL 2 – GROUP

TIMER – MERIDETH

VOTE COUNTER – LENKA

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

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Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

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Speakers for the September meetings

September 2nd : GHAN

September 9th : MERIDETH

September 16th : MYRNA

September 23rd : STEVE

September 30th : HELEN 

2025 0819 AGENDA

 Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0819 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – HELEN

WORD/AH – LENKA

THOUGHT –ERIK

JOKE – JANE

TOASTIE TIP – GEORGE                            

TABLE TOPICS – BOB

    Theme: This Day in History

GEN EVAL – BILL

TIMER – RICK

VOTE COUNTER – ERNY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

MEETING RESULTS: MEMBERS PRESENT-12 NO GUESTS

BEST TT- HELEN

Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

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Speakers for the August meetings

August 26th : JANE

Speakers for the September meetings

September 2nd : LENKA

September 9th : MERIDETH

September 16th : MYRNA

September 23rd : STEVE

September 30th : HELEN 

2025 0812 AGENDA

Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0812 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – BOB

WORD/AH – BILL

THOUGHT –MYRNA

JOKE – ED

TOASTIE TIP – GEORGE                            

SPEAKER – ERIK

        PATH: Persuasive Influence  

        PROJECT:  Level 1, Icebreaker

        TITLE: How much does a polar bear weigh?

        TIME:  4-6 minute speech     

TABLE TOPICS – RICK

    Theme: Dogs, cats and other animals

GEN EVAL – HELEN

EVAL 1 – STEVE

EVAL 2 – GROUP

TIMER – LENKA

VOTE COUNTER – MERIDETH

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

8-12-25 MEETING RESULTS 

MEMBERS PRESENT 13 NO GUESTS

BEST TT ED

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Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

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Speakers for the August meetings

August 12th : ERIK

August 19th : GHAN

August 26th : JANE

Speakers for the September meetings

September 2nd : LENKA

September 9th : MERIDETH

September 16th : MYRNA

September 23rd : STEVE

September 30th : HELEN 

2025 0805 AGENDA

Newark Toastmasters Club

SELECT DISTINGUISHED CLUB

2025 0805 AGENDA

6:45-6:59 am - Sergeant-at-Arms  Steve and members do audio/video checks.

If you have an assignment, please rename yourself in Zoom.

7:00 am Club President Meredith introduces the Toastmaster

TOASTMASTER CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

TOASTMASTER – LENKA

WORD/AH – BOB ("Contentions"

THOUGHT –STEVE

JOKE – RICK

TOASTIE TIP – JANE                                  

SPEAKER – VICKIE 

    Motivational Strategies Level 3 Elective Connect with Storytelling

    Title "My 3 Boys"

    Time 5-7 minutes    

TABLE TOPICS – ED

GEN EVAL – BILL

EVAL 1 – MERIDETH

EVAL 2 – GROUP

TIMER – MYRNA

VOTE COUNTER – HELEN

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am TOASTMASTER ADJOURNS

8:00 am-8:30 am (approx.) Optional: Mentoring, Networking, Q&A.

Area Director’s Evaluation of Newark Toastmasters Club Performance (FY 2024–2025)

Area Director's Report

MEMBERS PRESENT-14 ,1 GUEST-JOE RAMOS

BEST TT- ED

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Speakers for the August meetings

August 5th : VICKIE

August 12th : ERIK

August 19th : GHAN

August 26th : JANE

Speakers for the September meetings

September 2nd : LENKA

September 9th : MERIDETH

September 16th : MYRNA

September 23rd : STEVE

September 30th : HELEN