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Submission Guidelines
We are learning that producing a timely and
valuable newsletter is a labor of love, planning,
and strategy. These guidelines are intended to
help streamline that process.
Submit What? We want to publish anything
that is fun, helpful, educational, and inspiration-
al for our members and guests. Because we are
limited to four pages, your submission may be
edited for style, grammar, and length. Our
editorial staff will always work hard to preserve
the heart and unique voice of your writing.
Remember... in this issue >>>
* We Want Your Words * Contest Time * Facebook Connected * Creative Minds Among Us * Meet Deb Bertram * Member News & Nods * And Much More!
oftheClub Talk a bimonthly look at Toastmasters@SDCC
Encouragement from
the President
By Sam Keckler
“I don’t really want to be a great public
speaker.” Have you ever used this excuse
to keep you from Toastmasters? Think
again. We all have to communicate on a
daily basis, respond extemporaneously, or
address an audience from time to time. If
you have ever walked away from one of
those scenarios feeling like you could have
communicated better, that’s reason
enough to hone your skills. It’s true that
focus and wisdom will help us express our
thoughts coherently; however, nothing can
replace practice and a proven system for
continual improvement.
People join Toastmasters for different rea-
sons: overcoming the fear of public speak-
ing, learning to communicate ideas intelli-
gently, and being able to think on their
feet, among others. Whatever the reason,
Toastmasters@SDCC is a friendly club
where you can grow as a communicator
and leader. Come visit and see for yourself!
Our newsletter is young but growing. The editorial
staff needs Toastmasters@SDCC club members to
contribute articles, personals, interesting facts,
success stories, prayer requests and answers to
prayer. Let’s make this a great newsletter! We’re
streaming the process to be more timely and
efficient, so read the submission guidelines and
get published in our next issue…
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How to Submit: Please email your
submission to [email protected].
Although not required, we would love to have
your picture and name, so we can properly
credit you with a byline. Club pictures are
most welcome too.
Submission Deadlines: Sooner is better!
We are currently accepting submissions for
the April-May newsletter, which will go into
production at the end of March. We will pub-
lish submissions on a first-come, first-served
basis. Depending on the number of submis-
sions we receive, we may include some in a
later issue if the piece is not time sensitive.
It’s Contest Time! We Need Your Words...
I used to think there was no good reason
for going to speech contests (visiting or
competing).
One contest season, though, my club
“appointed” me as the representative. I
grudgingly went… Wow! It was one of the
most eye-opening experiences of my
Toastmasters career. How? Let me count
the ways… Continues on page 4
Toastmasters@sdcc is on Facebook! Why is
this important? We can connect with each
other, stay informed about upcoming events,
meeting agendas, and more. It is our club
page, so stop by and share about your club
experience and how Toastmasters@sdcc is
making a growing you as a speaker and lead-
er. What an easier way for potential visitors
to get to know our amazing group.
Connected! Write it Down! Speech, Story, Book... By Maria Keckler
Whether you are writing
down your next speech,
the story of your life, or
the book you always
wanted to publish, words have power to
inspire and change lives—if you know how
to get them from your brain to the page
with power and eloquence.
And that’s exactly why The Ezra Center for
Excellence is bringing author and speaker
Leeana Tankersley. Continues on page 4
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...Writeitdown
WHAT: The Writer Connection: "Learning
& Trusting the Process" is an interactive
workshop in which Leeana Tankersley, au-
thor of Found Art: Discovering Beauty in
Foreign Places, will walk you through the
heart, soul, and craft of the writer—from
blank page to publication. The workshop will
be focused on non-fiction, memoir writing,
but all writers and speakers will benefit
from her creative writing strategies.
WHERE: San Diego Christian Col-
lege/ Shadow Community Church
Campus, Room 7
WHEN: Saturday, April 16th,
9:00 AM - Noon.
RSVP: Reserve your spot today on the web
at ShadowMountain.org/Ezra or contact
Maria Keckler at [email protected] for
more information — space is limited.
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1) A challenge: speaking in front of unfamiliar
faces grows us!
2) Networking: directly & indirectly increases
our influence and knowledge.
3) Discovering new resources—always a plus.
By Kent Gerhan By Editorial Staff
5) Learning from other clubs makes us better.
6) Sharing our wisdom with others—helps make others better.
7) Fun, food, and prizes! Who couldn’t use more of that?
I didn’t know what I was missing until I went! So, come-on-down
and join the party; don’t you miss out either. we’ll see you there!
News
Encouragement
What’s happening in your lives
Salvation available
Loving communication
Educating & enlightening
Toastmasters training
Telling forth
Entertaining
Rich & relational
Submit your praises and prayer re-quests to [email protected]
By Marguerite Whitten
Join us Mondays 5:30 – 7:00 PM
San Diego Christian College, RM 12
2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, CA 92019
619-590-2175
Feb-Mar
2011
From Julie…
The Toastmasters@SDCC Tattler
Toastmasters@SDCC Tidings
Toastmasters@SDCC Tales
The Toastmasters@SDCC Scoop
From Marguerite
Crème de la Crème
Tantalizing Toasts: a Toastmasters' peri-odical
Newsletter Par Excellence
Toastmasters@SDCC’s “Ta Da”
“Name our Newsletter,” we put out the challenge to our Toastmasters, enticing them with the
prize of a gift card. Although you voted Linda Blackburn’s title the winner (featured on this is-
sue’s masthead) the creative submissions deserve an honorable mention here:
Creativity >>>
Creative Minds Among Us
From Linda
The Communicator
Toastmasters’ Communicator of SDCC
Talk of the Club (our Winner)
From Wanda
Toastmasters@SDCC “Talk Treats”
From Lynn
Lion Lights
Light Toasters
Light ‘n Bold
Light Talk
From Jack
Toastmaster Times
The Toast Post
Toasties Posties
Toastmaster Postmaster
Burnt Toast
Crumbs from the Toastmaster
Anonymous Submission
SDCC’s “A Toast To Us Toastmasters”
Calendar Special Focus >>>
Where are you from? My dad was in the Army & my husband in the Navy – pick a
place. I graduated high school in Colorado.
Tell us about your family: My 2 sons were born in different countries. My son &
grandsons (almost 6 and 3) live with us. I never thought I would be going to
"daycare" on my way to work at this point in my life.
What are some of your life goals? An empty nest at some point would be nice;
Meet Deb Bertram
Share Toastmasters with your friends! District 5 will give us one ticket for each new
or re-instated member for a drawing at the
May 21 Spring Conference. The drawing is
for an official Toastmasters International
Member News & Nods
It’s Official!
Toastmasters International listed our
“Toastmasters@sdcc” Club as one of the new
Corporate Clubs chartered in the last quarter.
You can get a copy on the web at Toastmas-
ters.org/CorpClubs4thQuarter2010
Treasurer Report
Toastmasters@sdcc had a January balance of
$106.49. These funds come from donations
and are used for ribbons, brochures, club so-
cial events, special awards, etc. Our local club
does not collect local additional club dues. The
$27.00 dues paid every six months go directly
to World Headquarters. We have a donation
basket available on the back counter at each
club meeting if you want to contribute to our
club fund. ~ Linda Blackburn
A Toast to Us
A Toast to Us
Your club newsletter is a must!
Educate and Enlighten
What a way our lives will brighten!
Toastmaster Training
The fun is never draining
So welcome the news
I’m sure all of it you can use!
Anonymously submitted by a poet among us.
Laugh Lines
Jack Higgins, who is always humor-ready,
thought that “Post Toasties” might be a good
name for our newsletter. He then suggested
that it might be better for our obituaries!
Submit your Laugh Lines at
Did you know? >>>
Did you know that if you join the editorial staff of “Talk of the Club” you will receive
credit in your Competent Leadership Manual (project 6, Organization and Delegation)?
The editorial staff needs all Toastmasters@SDCC club members to contribute articles,
personals, interesting facts, prayer requests and answers. Read the submission guide-
lines for more information.
Why should I help “Talk of the Club”?
Editorial staff get project credit!
Q:
A:
By Marguerite Whitten
“There isn’t always an audible voice or a sky-
written message, but every moment I spend in
the presence of God I am standing on holy
ground, and it leaves the sweet smell of God-
fire on me. And an impression of direction
begins to come into focus.” Kim Thomas, Liv-
ing in the Sacred Now
I so enjoy hearing focused speeches from our
members! For example, on Feb 7, Ann opened
with a beautifully inspiring message about the
Super Bowl. She reminded us that we are on
God’s Team! Dave spoke on being considerate
and inclusive of workmates. Amanda shared
about the powerful ministry her grandmother
had in her life, and Peggy fondly spoke of four
special friends for the four seasons of life. Lynn
led an electrifying Table Topics session, and Di-
ane gave a thought provoking closing about be-
ing “A Breath of Fresh Air,” echoing our theme
for the evening!
When I left that meeting, I was built up and en-
couraged in my spiritual direction for the whole
week! I am certain these members spent time
with God.
Club Officers Sam Keckler, President
Sharon Paavola, VP of Membership
Marguerite Whitten, VP of Public Relations
Linda Blackburn, Treasurer
David Jones, Secretary
Lynn Bleyle, Sergeant of Arms
Kent Gerhan, Club Mentor
Learn about these leadership positions in your
Competent Leadership Manual.
New Members Welcome! Gail Bones
Amanda Graham
Kellye Laughery
Newsletter Editorial Staff Marguerite Whitten
Peggy Leslie
Maria Keckler
The Editor’s Lens
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Earning my DTM designation, I would also love to travel to Great Britain.
Why did you become a Toastmaster? Nearly 3 years ago I joined Toastmasters after thyroid cancer
had affected my voice & self confidence.
What do you do? I work at San Diego State University as the database & survey analyst for the
College of Business; I’m also the Toastmasters Area 15 Governor.
What do you do for fun? I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution – genealogy
is a very fun way to explore your roots. I also enjoy finding old friends through Facebook and con-
necting with them. Of course, the grandsons keep me busy as well.
timing light. Wow, that would be fun to win,
and it is worth $65! During this month and
next try hard to reach others, talk to them
about the club, invite them, and share the per-
sonal benefits you derive from being part of
Toastmasters.
March 28
Toastmasters@SDCC
qualifying contest
April 9
TI Contest, SDCC, Room #7
Area 4, 9:30- 11:30 AM;
Area 15 (us) noon – 2:00 PM
April 16th
Writing Workshop
9:00-noon (see more information
in the “Write it Down” article below)
April 18th
Food and Fellowship,
Think about Leadership.
Submit calendar items to