Columbia Toastmasters Picnic: Speak, Connect & Grow

We are dedicated to helping people develop world-class public speaking and leadership skills.

Come join us for our annual picnic — we have so much in store for you to enjoy! From delicious food, interactive activities, and games to fellowship, storytelling, prepared speeches, speech evaluations, and exciting Table Topics, there’s something for everyone!

You don't need to be affiliated with Columbia University to join us. All guests are welcome.

We will meet promptly at 11:45am @ the Delacorte Theater -Near the RESTROOMS!!

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Info: Members & Guests will meet at this location before heading to the Actual Picnic Location.

Info: Everyone walks together to Picnic destination & Set-Up

Info: Cards / Board Games, eating, chatting, & socializing

Info: Everyone's Participation needed!!!

Info: Bathroom / Stretch Break + Socializing

Info: Table Topics TEAMS (Special Edition)
Team Building Activity

Info: Bathroom / Stretch Break + Socializing

Info: Club President opens the meeting. Toastmaster of the day explains the meeting structure.

Info: Club members deliver prepared speeches (typically 5-7 min long). Guests share feedback for each speaker using a feedback form and vote for the best speaker of the day.

Info: Members and guests can practice impromptu speaking during a segment called Table Topics: 1-2 min responses to random questions.

Info: Every speaker receives feedback from an assigned evaluator, and Geneval Evaluator reviews the overall quality of the meeting with the help of the assistants.

Info: Toastmaster of the day announces the Best Speaker, Table Topics Speaker and Evaluator. Club President closes the meeting.

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