Andrew Boring

Andrew Boring is the President of the Voices of Aaron Toastmasters club. He has been speaking with Toastmasters for over a year, and also serves at webmaster for District 14 Toastmasters website. He enjoys helping and mentoring people to become better speakers and communicators.

General Evaluator

So it’s your first time being General Evaluator, and you’re about to be put into the spotlight. You’re no longer a member of the evaluation team, you’re the team leader.

What’s a poor Toastmaster to do?

New Facebook Page

The Voices of Aaron Toastmasters now has a Facebook page!

General Speaking Tips

Whether you are delivering a speech or introducing another speaker, it’s easy to be intimidated. We’ve gathered a few tips and tricks to make it a little easier for you to get the job done.

Writing vs. Improvising

You’ve been asked to speak at an event next week. You know the subject matter fairly well, but you’re not sure whether you can speak for 5-10 minutes completely off-the-cuff. At the same time, you’re worried about writing out your speech and reading it word-for-word (risking boredom to your audience). What to do?

Three Steps to Success

Looking for a simple formula for success? Here it is!

Introducing a Speaker

Introducing a speaker is a common task for the Toastmaster. The task will also fall to other individuals during other roles or occasions. You can introduce a speaker by naming three things such as awards, accomplishments, endeavors, or anything else that’s positive. If you aren’t familiar with the speaker or her accomplishments, you may be [...]

Icebreaker Tips

The Icebreaker speech is your first Toastmasters club speech. Don’t Panic! Here are some tips to help you with your Icebreaker.