Toastmaster Time
Television
    • Would you like to give a Toastmasters talk on television?

    • Want to see how a TV show is created?

    • Would you like to see talks by Toastmasters from other clubs?

Then Toastmaster Time is for you! TmT is the television program produced by members of Toastmasters International clubs in District 57, Alameda County, California for broadcast on community access channels. TmT presents talks by Toastmasters from District 57, from Icebreakers to Advanced talks.

The Mission of TmT is to give District 57 Toastmaster members the opportunity to learn new skills by presenting on television, and to show examples of all levels of speaking skills to our members.

Presenting on TmT gives you, the Toastmaster a unique opportunity to try something new as a challenge, and to have the chance to see yourself as others see you -- how often do you get the chance to evaluate yourself? Speaking on TmT gives you that chance!

Watch Recent Shows

Our shows are broadcast every Tuesday evening on Comcast Cable Channel 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fremont/ Newark/Union City area in California, and also available here on the Toastmaster Time website. Did you miss the last show? Or maybe you don't have access to the show on cable?
No problem! You can see recent shows right here on our website!

Click here to view our recent shows

How Can Being on Toastmaster Time Help Me?

Speaking to the camera is a great way to see yourself as others do, to be your own evaluator, and to help you take your skills to the next level! See what other Toastmasters are saying about their TmT experience here.

What Can You Present On Toastmaster Time Television?

Almost any Toastmaster manual project is OK, subject to time constraints. A six minute length is ideal for most shows, but other types of talks and projects can be done with prior arrangement.

Want To Check It Out ?

Be our guest at a taping session - join the audience and see what's involved. Click here for directions to the studio.

Yay! I'm Going to Be on TV! What Else Do I Need to Know?

Television cameras see the world a bit different than we do. They don't much like white or bright red clothing, shiny objects, small checked fabric, or narrow stripes, so avoid them, or you will look funny :-(.

For an example of what can happen, check out this short video! (Here's the Mac version). Be sure and enlarge the video screen so you can see the details well!

How To Get Involved

Email us to:

  • Get a visitor's pass for the next recording session,
  • Request a speaking opportunity or
  • Find out more about the program
  • Sign up for crew training

We record a new show on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 pm, unless there is a conflict with a holiday.

Location: Comcast's Fremont studio, click here for directions

Comcast offers very low cost training on all the equipment in the studio: cameras, lighting, video switcher, audio gear and Computer Graphics. You need to complete the training to operate the equipment, although you can appear as a speaker with no Comcast training. Email us to find out how to enroll.

More About Toastmasters

Toastmasters is an international non-profit, educational organization dedicated to helping its members improve their communications skills, including public speaking, effective listening, and leadership. Find out more about Toastmasters International, or find a Toastmasters club near you, by going to their website:
www.toastmasters.org

Toastmasters District 57 includes over 150 clubs from San Francisco's East Bay area to the Northern California border. Find out more about Toastmaster activities in our district at the District 57 website: www.toastmastersd57.com

Toastmaster Time is brought to you by Toastmasters in District 57:

Alan Zoraster - Pleasanton Community Club
George Marshall - Star Search Club
And a great crew and talent team!


 

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