Freethought Toastmasters HYBRID

You’re invited to attend Freethought Toastmasters ([http://freethought.toastmastersclubs.org/](http://freethought.toastmastersclubs.org/)), a club of Toastmasters International ([http://www.toastmasters.org/](http://www.toastmasters.org/)). Build your leadership and communication skills in a supportive, freethinking environment; a place where you will find familiar faces you know from Minnesota Atheists. *Most club members do not RSVP on Meetup since they attend most meetings and coordinate through the 'Toastmaster' of the evening if they cannot attend, so don't let the low RSVP numbers dissuade you from attending.* Join us IN-PERSON or join us ONLINE! This meeting will be HYBRID, but we expect most participants to be there in person. For those wishing to join us on zoom, send an email to George.Francis.Kane_AT_gmail.com to receive the new URL. We open the party room at 6:00 PM for socializing before the meeting. We encourage zoom participants to join the meeting between 6:15 and 6:25 to socialize and iron out any technical issues. Use the meeting url to access the meeting, this will allow you to join via your computer or smartphone zoom app and will use your devices built in speakers/microphone/video. Message us or comment below if you need the call-in alternative. Schedule: • 6:00pm - The party room opens for in-person attendees, a meal is provided • 6:15pm - Join the Zoom meeting for a pre-social • 6:30pm - Freethought Toastmasters Business Meeting \~6:40pm - Toastmaster calls the meeting to order \~6:50pm - Scheduled Speeches \~7:25pm - Table Topics: impromptu speaking opportunity \~7:40pm - Evaluations \~7:55pm - Closing • 8:00pm - Meeting Ends, optional post-social Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. While in many other Toastmaster Clubs the culture deters any mention of religion, so atheists feel guarded and often stay "in the closet," this club provides not only training in public speaking, but also…