Transcript Toastmasters International Or “You too can become more comfortable speaking to a group!”

Toastmasters
International
Or “You too can become more
comfortable speaking to a group!”
What is Toastmasters?
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Began 78 years ago
Over 175,000 members
Nonprofit organization
The goal is to make effective
oral communication a worldwide
reality
Helps members learn the arts of
speaking, listening, and thinking
It’s more than giving
speeches!
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Learn to organize thoughts
Learn to be a better listener
Learn to think on your feet
Improve body language
Work to eliminate bad speech
habits
Increase your vocabulary
Network
How Does It Work?
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Weekly or biweekly one hour
meetings
Self-paced progress toward
individual goals
No instructor - everyone helps
organize and conduct meetings
Immediate constructive and
supportive feedback on
speeches
Occasional speech contests
Meeting Agenda
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Invocation
Word of the Day
Joke or Thought of the Day
Speeches
Table Topics
Evaluations
Overall Evaluation of the
meeting
Speech Manuals
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Self-paced
Standard 10 speeches:
introducing self, body language,
persuasive, vocal quality
Advanced manuals: storytelling,
public relations, humorous,
technical speaking
Give speech once every 4-6
weeks
Table Topics
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Impromptu 1-2 minute minispeeches
Learn to think on your feet
Variety of questions
Learn to “bridge” topics
Leadership Opportunities
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Serve as club officer – local and
regional
Help lead “Speechcraft”
workshops
Participate in club’s Speakers
Bureau for opportunities to
speak outside the club setting
How Much Does It Cost?
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Nonprofit organization
One-time materials fee of
$20.00
Monthly dues of $4-5, paid twice
a year
Receive monthly Toastmasters
Magazine
For more information:
http://www.toastmasters.org
District 31 Toastmasters
http://www.district31.org