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March 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
GMU Toastmasters is excited to welcome guest speaker Mike Schmidtmann to share “How to Become a TEDx Speaker.” This session will describe what a TED Talk is, and how it differs from a Keynote, Training, or a Toastmaster talk. It will highlight the types of subjects that get chosen and promoted. How can you get selected to give your own TED Talk?
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please join via ZOOM:https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92040099533?pwd=SzlDMGRvbEVrZFVJdGVmTUw1NlpPUT09
If you prefer to attend in person, please join us in Merten Hall, Room 3300.
For both options, please arrive 10 minutes early as our meetings always start on time and end on time!
Speaker Bio
Mike Schmidtmann
Mike Schmidtmann is Head of Speaker Curation at TEDx Warrenton, and has hosted events the last three years featuring speakers from across North America. Speeches from his events have generated nearly two million views on the TED and YouTube sites. Mike is a long time Toastmaster and former President of the National Speakers Association DC Chapter.
Guests are Welcome
Guests are always welcome at Toastmasters. Come to a meeting and check it out – you’ll be greeted warmly! Guests can attend as often as they like, though only paid members can give formal speeches. Please sign our Guest Book.
Attend Virtually or In Person
All meetings are available virtually on Zoom using the links provided. Every other Wednesday, as noted, meetings are hybrid for those who choose to attend in person. Meetings are generally in Merten Hall, Room 3300. Merten Hall is #35 on the GMU Fairfax Campus Parking Map.
Visitor Parking
For visitors to Merten Hall, park in Rappahannock River Parking Deck. Full details and hourly rates are available at Parking Services: Visitors.