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What is Toastmasters?
Overview
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Established in 1924
More than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world
Facts and FiguresFacts and Figures
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Learn-by-doing workshopsWeekly practice: Filling meeting roles Giving prepared or impromptu speeches Volunteering for leadership roles
No instructor
How Toastmasters WorksHow Toastmasters Works
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Value
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“Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual.”
– Dr. Ralph C. SmedleyFounder of Toastmasters International
Practical presentation experience
A safe place to make mistakes and learn
Mentorship opportunities
Toastmasters AdvantagesToastmasters Advantages
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A self-paced programWeekly, bi-weekly or monthly interactive meetings Impromptu speaking opportunitiesPeer evaluationsParticipation in leadership through meeting rolesPersonal attention in small group settingAffordable duesOpportunities to lead meetings
FeaturesFeatures
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Develop critical-thinking skillsBuild listening skillsGive and receive constructive feedbackBecome more confident in front of a groupLearn time-management skillsBenefit from a supportive environmentDevelop leadership skills
BenefitsBenefits
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Unlimited personal growthClear communication skillsSelf-confidencePositive mentoring relationshipsImproved leadership skillsRelationship building
Individual ValueIndividual Value
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– Debbi Fields Rose Founder, Mrs. Field’s Cookies
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“The idea of getting in front of a group, not as Mrs. Fields but as Debbi, made my knees
shake. But the Toastmasters group understood. Here’s a place where you can learn, grow, develop — and where other
people are doing and feeling the same thing.”
Chris Matthews, Author and journalist, host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews
Tim Allen, Actor, star of television series Home Improvement Tom Peters, Management expert and author K.C. Jones, Former NBA basketball coach for Boston Celtics Linda Lingle, Former governor of Hawaii James Lovell, Former NASA astronaut; missions include Apollo 13 Debbi Fields Rose, Founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies Leonard Nimoy, Actor, Spock from T.V. series Star Trek
Well-known Toastmasters AlumniWell-known Toastmasters Alumni
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– Linda LingleFormer governor of Hawaii
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“Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement
class you can go to.”
Low-cost communication and leadership training
Practical experienceConfidence buildingNetworkingConstructive evaluations
Why is Toastmasters for You?Why is Toastmasters for You?
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$20: New member fee
$36: Six months’ membership dues
*Local club dues are an additional cost in some cases
CostsCosts
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The Toastmasters Educational Program
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Educational SystemEducational System
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Speech organizationEye contactGesturesUse of humorDelivery
The Communication TrackThe Communication Track
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Choose from 15 advanced communication manuals to learn skills specific to your interests.
The Advanced Communication SeriesThe Advanced Communication Series
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Fulfill club meeting roles
Serve in officer roles at the club level and beyond
The Leadership TrackThe Leadership Track
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Developing a vision
Goal setting and planning
Developing plans and strategies
Team building
The Advanced Leadership ProgramThe Advanced Leadership Program
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The Toastmasters Meeting
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Toastmaster Meeting RolesToastmaster Meeting Roles
Toastmaster
General Evaluator
Timer
Ah Counter/Grammarian
Speaker
Table Topics Master
Evaluator
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Contact InformationContact Information
Angel JohnsonPhone: [email protected]
http://2972.toastmastersclubs.orghttp:// www.toastmasters.org