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What is Toastmasters?

What is Toastmasters?. Overview. 1. Established in 1924 More than 280,000 members in over 13,500 clubs in 116 countries around the world. Facts and Figures. 2. Learn-by-doing workshops Weekly practice: Filling meeting roles Giving prepared or impromptu speeches

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What is Toastmasters?

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  1. What is Toastmasters?

  2. Overview 1

  3. Established in 1924 More than 280,000 members in over 13,500 clubs in 116 countries around the world Facts and Figures 2

  4. Learn-by-doing workshops Weekly practice: Filling meeting roles Giving prepared or impromptu speeches Volunteering for leadership roles No instructor How Toastmasters Works 3

  5. The Toastmasters Educational Program 4

  6. Educational System 5

  7. Speech organization Eye contact Gestures Use of humor Delivery The Communication Track 6

  8. Choose from 15 advanced communication manuals to learn skills specific to your interests. The Advanced Communication Series 7

  9. Fulfill club meeting roles Serve in officer roles at the club level and beyond The Leadership Track 8

  10. Developing a vision Goal setting and planning Developing plans and strategies Team building The Advanced Leadership Program 9

  11. Value 10

  12. “Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual.” – Dr. Ralph C. SmedleyFounder of Toastmasters International 11

  13. Practical presentation experience A safe place to make mistakes and learn Mentorship opportunities Toastmasters Advantages 12

  14. 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 Features 13

  15. 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 Benefits 14

  16. Unlimited personal growth Clear communication skills Self-confidence Positive mentoring relationships Improved leadership skills Relationship building Individual Value 15

  17. “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.” – Debbi Fields Rose Founder, Mrs. Field’s Cookies 16

  18. 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 Alumni 17

  19. “Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement class you can go to.” – Linda LingleFormer governor of Hawaii 18

  20. $20: New member fee $36: Six months’ membership dues Costs 19

  21. Low-cost communication and leadership training Practical experience Confidence building Networking Constructive evaluations Why is Toastmasters for You? 20

  22. Contact Information 21

  23. www.toastmasters.org 22

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