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Specialty Clubs
Specialty ClubsDistrict 57 has several specialty clubs that focus on specific areas of interest to Toastmasters. Specialty clubs generally require that members achieve a Competent Communicator award to become eligible, but check with the individual clubs for their specific membership criteria.
Avatar Metaphysical ClubFor people interested in metaphysics to explore speaking, and for people interested in speaking to explore metaphysics. Dramatically SpeakingMeets the second Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m., 100 Bay Place, Oakland. (925) 757-2787, DST1580@comcast.net. LaughLovers, the Cantu Comedy Club
Learn from guest comedians, humorists & entertainers Leadership ClubIf you are interested in Leadership, this is an ideal club for you. Several of the top District 57 officers are members of this club. If you are working as an Area or Division governor, you will find members here who can assist you. If you plan on presenting or chairing at a District conference, you will find members who have tackled that challenge. Everyone is very willing to pass along knowledge.
Speakers ForumIf you are ready for a skill leap, join Speakers Forum. This club is unique because of its focus on
Tales & TellersThe Tales and Tellers club specializes in the art of storytelling. The club location provides a nurturing and convivial setting. Members are encouraged to develop and perfect the art of storytelling.
A/V Toasties & Toastmaster Time TVA/V Toasties is a club centered around the use of Audio/Visual tools with Toastmasters projects. We feature speakers on a variety of subjects from use of video equipment, lighting, and sound to use of PowerPoint and other visual applications. This is also a great place for you to receive feedback on your A/V presentations from knowledgable (perhaps geeky) Toastmasters with a passion for technology! A/V Toasties meets 7:00-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton, CA. (Map) Look for the signs to direct you to the meeting place. The mission of Toastmaster Time TV, for those of you not familar with the show, is to give D57 members the chance to speak on television in a TV studio. It's very different from the club experience, as speakers are challenged to present to bright lights, with no audience feedback, in a structured TV show format! Sounds tough, but our speakers are all happy with the experience.
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