The title infers that one will learn to listen. Perhaps another way of statement would be, The Art of Listening.

It is stated by T. I. that this is one of the most unique seminar packages of the success leadership modules. It is designed for use either within or outside of dub environ-ment. It is so highly flex-ible that it can be applied for any number of people, optional time for-mats and promotes participation to the maximum requiring only a limited amount of material. There are seven exercise/learning games that may be employed. However, the co-ordinator may use them or incorporate other methods to obtain the result for this module.

Int'l conference con't. 
Officers, and of course all those Education Sessions that were tailored to Toastmasters from Podunk HoIlow to Manhattan Island and every-where in between.

It was all captured on video and/or audio tape, and in the pictures of our own minds. There are the memories of the large and charming Australian who competed in the World's Best Speaker competition, sharing a room with a good friend and mentor, and being gifted with quality time from a new friend who took special time with a newcomer to explain and diagram the organi-zational structure of Toastmasters from the International level down to the home club.

There's an old saying.. "Live for today, but plan for tomorrow." So right now, tuck Toastmasters International '90 into your plans for tomorrow, knowing that the learn-ing and the good times will make your Toastmaster experience a foundation for all the good tomorrows to come.

Some years ago I attended a seminar where several speakers were discussing speech. One in particular touched on points I had not thought of before and with her permission, I took a ream of notes. Perhaps these will be of interest to you; here is some of what I garnered. Her first question: "Is your voice gray?" I had to answer, "Probably, for there are times I feel gray all over. Continuing, she said, "Speakers are just like artists who work on a special painting ... there is color, not only in the dramatic and persuasive speeches, but in emotional and even humorous talks. Color includes shades, hues, deep accents and muted areas. What a difference in emphasis and "take home pay" for the audience. You will soon be well known for your language.

Interesting? Think of your voice. Does it have wrinkles? Another expression I'd seldom heard. She explained wrinkles are the bad speaking habits we have without realizing they are so obvious. Slurring words-clenched jaw--lack of emotion, over-use of unnatural gestures. Each of us could name even more, but who wants more wrinkles?

Another suggestion is to use a good thesaurus to find the unusual and colorful words to substitute for the ordinary. She spoke of a frantic dislike of clichés, for those, she added, can cause even more speech wrinkles, boredom, clock watching, deep sleep and even walk-outs.

Re-writing is also suggested. Most of us write out our speeches and it is vital, she said, to re-write so we use more vibrant, interesting, colorful and unusual words and phrases. Hemingway, the great writer, was a fanatic about re-writes. It is told of him, that he re-wrote the ending to "FAREWELL TO ARMS" 39 times. As speakers who strive to do our best, can we do less?

Pain, sorrow, despair, love, contentment, all the emotions, color life.. .why not plan your next speech from this .... COLOR IT RAINBOW?