Toastmasters 101Toastmasters 101

Established in 1924

More than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world

Toastmasters- Where Leaders Are Made

Facts and FiguresFacts and Figures

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Educational SystemEducational System

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Speech organization

Eye contact

Gestures

Use of humor

Vocal variety

Visual Aids

The Communication TrackThe Communication Track

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Communication AwardsCommunication Awards

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Competent Communicator (CC)10 speeches from the CC manual

Advanced Communicator – Bronze (ACB)Complete speeches in 2 Advanced manuals (~10

speeches)

Advanced Communicator – Silver (ACS)2 more Advanced manuals

Conduct any two programs from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series

Communication Awards (2)Communication Awards (2)

Advanced Communicator – Gold (ACG)2 more Advanced Manuals

Conduct a Success/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program or a Youth Leadership Program

Coach a new member with the first three speech projects

Choose from 15 advanced communication manuals to learn skills specific to your interests.

The Advanced Communication SeriesThe Advanced Communication Series

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Leadership AwardsLeadership Awards

Competent Leader (CL)Complete CL Manual (10 projects)

Advanced Leader – Bronze (AL-B)Achieved Competent Leader awardAchieved Competent Communicator award Served at least six months as a club officer and

participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this office

While serving in the above office, participated in a district-sponsored club officer training program

Conduct any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series

Leadership Awards (2)Leadership Awards (2)

Advanced Leader – Silver (ALS)Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award Served a complete term as a district officer

(district governor, lieutenant governor, public relations officer, secretary, treasurer, division governor or area governor)

Completed the High Performance Leadership program

Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or coach

DTMDTM

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold

award

Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award

Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive.

Educational Awards SummaryEducational Awards Summary

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District#District#

Map of your DistrictMap of your District

Organizational HierarchyOrganizational Hierarchy

Region District Division Area Club Members

Upcoming MeetingsUpcoming Meetings

Toastmasters International Annual ConventionAugust 21-24, 2013 in Cincinnati, U.S.A

District# Fall ConferenceDate, 2013 in Location

Club meetings on of each monthPut them on your calendar NOW!!

What's InIt

ForMe?

What's InIt

ForMe?

WIIFM?WIIFM?

Why did you join Toastmasters?Why did you join Toastmasters?

Improve my communications abilities (100%)“I wanted to become better at public speaking”

Improve my leadership skills (64%)Networking (27%)

What is the value of the Club?What is the value of the Club?

Practice in public speakingTo help you become a better and more

confident speakerTo meet new people and acquire

communication skills

Why should I achieve Toastmasters Goals?Why should I achieve Toastmasters Goals?

Sense of personal achievement & successConquer, or at least manage, fear of public

speaking

Successful people set difficult goals & achieve in spite of fear or other negative thoughts

Resume buildersEducational awards are recognized world-wide

Leadership positions demonstrate leadership abilities

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Common Common ObjectionsObjections

Yes, but….Yes, but….

I’m afraid to give speeches. There are many roles to be played in a meeting,

speaker is but one. Dip your toe in the water by participating as a timer, grammarian, or table topics participant.

You don’t have to give a speech until you’re ready. Your Mentor will work with you.

Yes, but…Yes, but…

I don’t like evaluating people or being evaluated.

I don’t like being evaluated on something that I know I’m not good at.

The evaluation process provides only constructive feedback. Listening to analyze or evaluate is a skill that most of us need

to practice. You will get more comfortable with receiving and giving

evaluations once you start practicing that skill. The only way to get better at something is to practice!

Yes, but…Yes, but…

Other speakers in the club don’t seem to be as skilled as I am, so what can I gain by joining?

Toastmasters improves your listening skills and your ability to handle one-on-one conversations.

Leadership opportunities. You also extend your personal network by meeting

new people.

Practical presentation experience

A safe place to make mistakes and learn

Mentorship opportunities

Toastmasters AdvantagesToastmasters Advantages

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A self-paced program Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly interactive meetings Impromptu speaking opportunities Peer evaluations Participation in leadership through meeting roles Personal attention in small group setting Affordable dues Opportunities to lead meetings

FeaturesFeatures

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Develop critical-thinking skills Build listening skills Give and receive constructive feedback Become more confident in front of a group Learn time-management skills Benefit from a supportive environment Develop leadership skills

BenefitsBenefits

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Unlimited personal growth Clear communication skills Self-confidence Positive mentoring relationships Improved leadership skills Relationship building

Individual ValueIndividual Value

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Commit to Toastmasters NOW!Commit to Toastmasters NOW!

Make Toastmasters a priority!Put the meetings on your calendar NOW!

Come to the meetings and participate!Rotate into all meeting roles this yearSignup for meeting roles in advance

Set personal goalsGive your ice-breaker speech this yearComplete 5 speeches this yearGet your CC by 6/30/2014!

Let us know what your goals are and how we can help you

Help recruit new members Your feedback is always welcome Have fun!

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Club Club MeetingsMeetings

Meeting LogisticsMeeting Logistics

1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of each monthMeeting starts at --:-- at the _____ in

________There is a social dinner at --:-- and many

members socialize after our meetingsAgenda is prepared in advance and the

link is usually issued via email prior to the meeting

Meeting RolesMeeting Roles

ToastmasterGrammarian / Ah CounterTimerSpeaker(s)Evaluator(s)Word of the Day/ Joke of the DayTable Topics MasterGeneral Evaluator

Toastmasters EtiquetteToastmasters Etiquette

Members should sign-up for meeting roles IN ADVANCE of the meeting

Speakers should provide Toastmaster with an introduction for him/herself IN ADVANCE

Members should try all of the meeting roles at least once

Bring your manual when you give a speech

If you need help or guidance…If you need help or guidance…

Seek out your Mentor or a Club Officer Club Officers for July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

term:___, President___, Vice President – Education___, Vice President – Membership___, Vice President – Public Relations___, Secretary___, Treasurer___, Sergeant at Arms

Club WebsiteClub Website

Website: Agenda is managed through the website

Website tracks participation and # speeches given Club & individual goals can be managed through the

website Club calendar, pictures, and other documents are also

available Some areas are available to members only with a valid

userID

www.toastmasters.orgwww.toastmasters.org

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