Toastmasters

International

Or You too can become more

comfortable speaking to a group!
What is Toastmasters?

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
Its more than giving
speeches!
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?

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

Invocation
Word of the Day
Joke or Thought of the Day
Speeches
Table Topics
Evaluations
Overall Evaluation of the
meeting
Speech Manuals

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

Impromptu 1-2 minute mini-

speeches
Learn to think on your feet
Variety of questions
Learn to bridge topics
Leadership Opportunities

Serve as club officer local and

regional
Help lead Speechcraft
workshops
Participate in clubs Speakers
Bureau for opportunities to
speak outside the club setting
How Much Does It Cost?

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