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A Brief History of the
Toastmasters Program
 In October 1924, a group of men assembled by Dr.
Ralph C. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in
Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., forming a club “to afford
practice and training in the art of public speaking and
in presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability
and good fellowship among its members.” The group
took the name “Toastmasters.”
A Brief History of the
Toastmasters Program
 By 1930, a federation was necessary to coordinate
activities of the many clubs and to provide a standard
program. When a speaking club in New Westminster,
British Columbia, Canada, expressed interest in
forming a Toastmasters club, the group became known
as Toastmasters International.
A Brief History of the
Toastmasters Program
 In 1962, the Toastmasters International staff moved to
its first World Headquarters building in Santa Ana,
California, not far from where the first club began.
A Brief History of the
Toastmasters Program
 In 1990 World Headquarters relocated to a new
building in Rancho Santa Margarita, designed to
accommodate Toastmasters International’s expected
growth well into the 21st century.
A Brief History of the
Toastmasters Program
 Toastmasters International enters the new century as
the undisputed world leader in public speaking
training, with over 10,500 clubs and more than
200,000 members in approximately 90 countries.
How Toastmasters Can Help You
 Your success in business is based on how effective you
are.
 Through participation in the Toastmasters program,
people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak,
conduct meetings, manage a department or business,
lead, delegate and motivate.
How Toastmasters Meets
Your Needs
 Toastmasters International uses time-tested programs
that are continually updated to meet participants’
needs.
 Self-paced programs allow you to progress as rapidly or
as gradually as your needs dictate.
 The hands-on Competent Communication and
Competent Leadership programs provide the “how-to”
and the practical experience so critical to progress.
How Toastmasters Meets
Your Needs
 Toastmasters clubs meet at various locations in the
morning, at noon and in the evening. You’re sure to
find a club that fits your schedule.
 The Toastmasters program is cost-effective, especially
when compared to seminars charging hundreds of
dollars per day.
 There is a U.S. $20 new member fee and $27 dues every
six months. Clubs may also assess local dues to cover
local expenses.
How Toastmasters Meets
Your Needs
 An atmosphere of professional camaraderie makes
your Toastmasters club a unique learning
environment—informal, yet dedicated to learning.
 The Toastmasters program can be tailored to meet
your personal objectives. Whether you want
improvement in prepared or impromptu speaking or
greater skill in the use of visual aids, you’ll gain
experience and knowledge.
How Toastmasters Works
 As your improved communication skills become
obvious within the workplace, increased visibility,
recognition and promotion will follow.
 Your improved presentation skills will win you the
respect and admiration of your colleagues and
employees—and make them wonder what you did to
change!
How Toastmasters Works
 Leadership skills acquired through participation in
Toastmasters will increase your management potential.
 You will acquire an increased ability to motivate and
persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or
manager.
 You’ll have access to a wide range of educational
materials, including books, CDs, DVDs and seminar
programs, available at reduced cost through the
Toastmasters International Supply Catalog.
Become the Speaker and Leader
You Want to Be
 Toastmasters offers a proven way to
improve your communication skills.
By participating in a fun and
supportive Toastmasters group, you'll
become a better speaker and leader
and gain confidence to succeed in
whatever path you've chosen in life.
Become the Speaker and Leader
You Want to Be
 Deliver great presentations
 Easily lead teams and conduct meetings
 Give and receive constructive evaluations
 Be a better listener
How the Program Works
 The Toastmasters program exposes each participant to
a wide range of communication and leadership
experiences.
 Each new member receives a New Member Kit which
includes the Competent Communication and
Competent Leadership manuals, general orientation
materials, and helpful booklets on evaluation, using
gestures and vocal variety.
How the Program Works
 If you want to focus on improving your speaking skills,
you’ll want to work in the Competent Communication
manual. If you prefer to develop your leadership skills
first, you may work in the Competent Leadership
manual. Or you may work in both manuals at the same
time. The choice is yours.
How the Program Works
 Each of the projects in the Competent Communication
and Competent Leadership manuals focuses on
developing a specific speaking or leadership skill.
 After completing each project in the manuals, you’ll
receive a constructive evaluation that will recognize
your strengths and offer suggestions for improvement.
How the Program Works
 You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the
advanced communication and advanced leadership
programs, where you can further refine your
communication and leadership skills. The advanced
communication program features 15 manuals on such
topics as public relations, management and technical
presentations. The advanced leadership program gives
you the opportunity to serve in leadership positions at
the club and district levels, where you learn how to
motivate and lead others to achieve goals.
The Vision of
Toastmasters International
 Toastmasters International empowers people to
achieve their full potential and realize their dreams.
Through our member clubs, people throughout the
world can improve their communication and
leadership skills, and find the courage to change.
The Mission of
Toastmasters International
 Toastmasters International is the leading movement
devoted to making effective oral communication a
worldwide reality.
The Mission of
Toastmasters International
 Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International
helps men and women learn the arts of speaking,
listening and thinking – vital skills that promote selfactualization, enhance leadership, foster human
understanding and contribute to the betterment of
mankind.
The Mission of
Toastmasters International
 It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters
International continually expand its worldwide
network of clubs, thereby offering ever-greater
numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its
programs.
The Mission of the Club
 The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a
mutually supportive and positive learning
environment in which every member has the
opportunity to develop communication and leadership
skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and
personal growth.
The Mission of the District
 The mission of the district is to enhance the
performance and extend the network of clubs, thereby
offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to
benefit from the Toastmasters educational program
by:
 Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by
the district educational and membership goals.
 Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its
responsibilities to its members.
 Providing effective training and leadership
opportunities for club and district officers.
The Values of
Toastmasters International
 Toastmasters International’s core values are integrity,
dedication to excellence, service to the member and
respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a
great organization, and we believe we should
incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we
make. Our core values provide us with a means of not
only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our
planning and our vision for the future.
6 OBJECTIVES, 30 STRATEGIES, 5
LONG-TERM ENABLERS
(long-term enablers are in italicized text)
Consistently achieve membership growth.
2. Increase the recognition of Toastmasters
International as expert in the fields of
communication and leadership.
3. Become as well known for leadership development as
for communication development.
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6 OBJECTIVES, 30 STRATEGIES, 5
LONG-TERM ENABLERS
(long-term enablers are in italicized text)
4. Provide programs that are adaptable for different
generations and cultures, and for emerging
technologies.
5. Achieve global market penetration.
6. Achieve excellence in the quality and consistency of
programs, products, processes and services
throughout the organization.
1. Consistently achieve membership growth.
1. Increase retention of existing members.
2. Increase recruitment of new members.
3. Explore new mechanisms for building new clubs.
4. Increase retention of existing clubs.
5. Explore opportunities for the youth market.
6. Increase visibility and accessibility of clubs.
2. Increase the recognition of Toastmasters
International as expert in the fields of
communication and leadership.
1. Devise mechanisms to partner with corporations.
2. Develop new models to provide materials to human
resource professionals.
3. Create strong branding and consistent marketing
initiatives.
4. Explore the creation of certificate programs for
communication and leadership skills.
5. Devise mechanisms to create awareness of our
expertise.
3. Become as well known for leadership
development as for communication
development.
Develop a structured leadership skills program.
2. Explore the opportunities for marketing selected
materials outside the organization.
3. Explore licensing of materials to universities and
other organizations.
4. Develop mechanisms to create awareness of
leadership program.
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4. Provide programs that are adaptable for
different generations and cultures, and for
emerging technologies.
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Explore new materials and varied media.
Explore different models of delivering program for
various markets, including youth, corporations, etc.
Develop strategic alliances with organizations and
associations.
Update existing materials to reflect contemporary
usage and expectations.
Use technology to provide online resources and
support.
5. Achieve global market penetration.
Create alliances with major international corporations
and associations to grow Toastmasters outside North
America.
2. Leverage relationships with individuals and organizations
(e.g. existing Toastmasters who work or live in other than
their home country).
3. Seek nontraditional approaches to promoting TI program
in developing nations.
4. Work with governments that have declared English as a
second language.
5. Send ambassadors to emerging markets to stimulate
growth.
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6. Achieve excellence in the quality and
consistency of programs, products, processes
and services throughout the organization.
Ensure that programs, products, processes and services
evolve to meet strategic objectives.
2. Create a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Create a service orientation at every level of the
organization.
4. Core values, integrity, dedication to excellence, respect
for the individual, service to the member, will permeate
all our activities.
5. Enhance the culture of teamwork among volunteer
leaders, members and World Headquarters
staff.
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Big Audacious Goal
 Toastmasters International is recognized throughout
the world as the undisputed expert
in communication and leadership skills development.
Mega Issues
 Time
 Generational Differences
 Cultural Differences
 Technology
How Toastmasters works.
 Conducting meetings.
 Short business session
 Impromptu speeches
 Prepared speeches
 Offering constructive evaluation.
 Every prepared speaker is
assigned an evaluator who points
out speech strengths and offers
suggestions for improvement.