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Div. Gov. Dave Wheeler & two past Club Presidents, Pat Kelly and Richard Smith   Barnum Square Toastmasters
If you can Perceive it and Believe it, you can Achieve it!!! District 53, Division A, Area A4, Club #1701 Bethel, Connecticut
| Barnum Square Toastmasters Mission Statement The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
Some people join Toastmasters to overcome their fear of public speaking while others join to enhance their speaking and leadership skills ... building skills for the future.
Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who conceived and developed the idea of helping others to speak more effectively, established the first Toastmasters club on October 22, 1924, in Santa Ana, California. More clubs were formed, and Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932.
Its World Headquarters, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, administers Toastmasters International's business and services. It employs no paid promoters or instructors. It has no salaried staff except the Executive Director and World Headquarters staff, who provide services to the clubs and Districts.
The Barnum Square Toastmasters Chapter of Toastmasters International was chartered on May 22, 2002. We meet every Tuesday at the Municipal Center in Bethel, Connecticut from Noon until 1:00pm.
Barnum Square Toastmasters Club #1701 is part of District 53 , A 2004-2005 and 2006-2007 Distinguished District, serving over 100 Clubs.
The first speech a Toastmaster gives is the Ice Breaker Speech. Search our other pages to find out more about the first of many wonderful speeches you can give on your way to become an accomplished public speaker.
Welcome to the Barnum Square Toastmasters! 
Richard in mid-sentence.
| Typical Format of a Toastmasters Meeting
There are 3 components of Toastmasters Meeting Formal Speeches presented by Club Members. Each speech stresses specific goals set forth by manuals provided by Toastmasters International. Three to four formal speeches are given at each meeting 
Belle Garafola & Tom Shaw winners of an Area Speech Contest
Table Topics which is basically impromptu speaking. The Table Topics Master asks his or her fellow Toastmasters a question, which is answered off the cuff.
Current Club President, Liz Smith, telling us about her business. Evaluations of the Formal Speeches which many believe is a key element to growth. The Speakers are given specific feedback. highlighting what made the presentation strong & suggestions for improvement while maintaining or building self-esteem.
All This Takes Place Within The Support System of a Toastmasters Club!
Edina making a point. ----------------------------------------------- Contact Information: Barnum Square Toastmasters
Bethel Municipal Center Contact: Pat Wilson-Perkins Pat's Phone #: 203-797-1967 E-mail: or Gary Passineau Gary's Phone #: 203-730-1318 E-mail: Fax number: 203-790-8568 Address: 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801-3003
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