Lally Public Speaking Forum

The mission of the Public Speaking Forum is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

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For more information contact Anthony DeMaio MBA '12

Spring 2012 Meetings - Thursdays, 12 - 1 pm, Pittsburgh 4204

April 19

April 26

Previous Meetings

February 2

This week's theme is Technology

Give a 5 minute talk on a technology you are interested in or would like to learn more about.

February 9

Lou Sackal, RPI Alumnus and President of the local Uncle Sam's Toastmasters Club, will be joining us and helping us transition to our very own RPI Toastmasters chapter. 

Building and improving your communications skills is critical to success in your career: Employers look for their job candidates to exhibit strong communication skills, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) [Source].

February 16

Please attend the meeting to be part of this opportunity to improve the leadership, communication and teamwork skills of your classmates and yourself.

• Introduction
  • Wordmaster: Tony
  • Grammarian: Jorge
  • Jokemaster: Thomas
  • Timer/Counter: Ryan
• Table Topics: Jorge
• Speakers: Tony, Perry, Chelsea
• Evaluator's Reports
• Business Meeting
• Adjourn

February 23

• Introduction
  • Wordmaster: Tony
  • Grammarian: Jorge
  • Jokemaster: Thomas
  • Timer/Counter: Ryan
• Table Topics: Jorge
• Speakers: Tony, Perry, Chelsea
• Evaluator's Reports
• Business Meeting
• Adjourn

March 1 - Topic: Spring Break

• Introduction
  • Toastmaster: Ryan
  • Jokemaster: Perry
  • Grammarian: Frank
  • Wordmaster: Thomas
  • Timer: Chelsea
• Table Topics: Jim
• Speakers: Thomas, Jorge, Tom
• Evaluator's Reports
• Business Meeting
• Adjourn

March 8 - Topic: Drinks

• Introduction
  • Toastmaster: Ryan
  • Jokemaster: Tom
  • Grammarian: Chelsea
  • Wordmaster: Tom
  • Timer: Jorge
• Table Topics: Thomas
• Evaluator's Reports
• Business Meeting
• Adjourn

March 22

March 29

April 5

April 12