Program Details 2025*

Title

What's So Scary About Public Speaking?

Description

Various surveys indicate that public speaking is one of the most feared situations for most people, ranking it as a tie with death for #1. Regardless of your background, there are a few tricks or tips that can help get you more comfortable. Whether or not you'll ever want to go on the public speaking tour, these helpful methods will at least prepare you to give that toast at your sibling's wedding.

Presenter’s Name

Len Hiznay

Presenter’s Bio

My lengthy membership in Toastmasters International has helped me craft my public speaking skills and networked me into a wide range of speaking opportunities from officiating weddings and funerals, addressing various organizations, such as chambers of commerce, and even a conference for funeral directors. Beyond the applicable topic for each occasion, I always enjoy weaving in a little humor to keep my delivery interesting.

*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.

Deadlines

  • Registration - Friday, July 17th is the last day to qualify for a great discount. Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.

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[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in in late September or during October.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
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