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Formula for SuccessBob Baxter DTM,PDG

toastmaster@shiningfame.comwww.shiningfame.com

www.D26toastmasters.orgwww.toastmasters.org

Toastmasters Educational ProgramToastmasters Educational Program

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What’s your goal?

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Why should I go for a DTM?Why should I go for a DTM?

Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsProject ManagementNetworking ConnectionsSelf ConfidenceRecognitionBragging Rights and RespectHelp your club become distinguishedA really nice plaque

Core of the communication track

10 speech projects

Provides basic skills needed to present an effective speech

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The Communication TrackThe Communication Track

Competent Communication

Five speech projects per manual

Different types of speeches

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Advanced CommunicationAdvanced Communication

Beyond the CC

The Entertaining Speaker Speaking to Inform Public Relations Facilitating Discussion Specialty Speeches Speeches by Management The Professional Speaker Technical Presentations

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Advanced CommunicationAdvanced Communication

15 Advanced Manuals Persuasive Speaking Communicating on Video Storytelling Interpretive Reading Interpersonal

Communication Special Occasion Speeches Humorously Speaking

Achieved the CC award

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Advanced CommunicatorBronze (ACB)Advanced CommunicatorBronze (ACB)

Eligibility

Requirement

Completed two Advanced Communication Series

manuals

Achieved ACB award

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Advanced CommunicatorSilver (ACS)Advanced CommunicatorSilver (ACS)

Eligibility

Requirements Completed two additional advanced

manuals

Completed two presentations from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series

Achieved ACS award

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Advanced CommunicatorGold (ACG)Advanced CommunicatorGold (ACG)

Eligibility

Requirements Completed two additional advanced manuals Completed Success/Leadership Series,

Success/Communication Series (including Speechcraft), or a Youth Leadership

Coached a new member with the first three speech projects

Core of the leadership track

10 leadership projects

Develops basic skills leaders need

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Leadership TrackLeadership Track

The Competent Leader

Achieved the CL award Achieved the CC award

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Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)Eligibility

Club Success Plan Participated in club officer training

Completed two presentations from The Successful Club Series and/orLeadership Excellence Series

Requirements Served six months as a club officer

Achieved the ALB award

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Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

Eligibility

Requirements Served as a district officer

Club sponsor, mentor, or coach

High Performance Leadership

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Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

Requirements (Continued)

Features project of member’s choice

Project can be within or outside of Toastmasters

Feedback given throughout the projects

Two speeches – evaluation sent in to T.I.

Achieved the ACG award

Achieved the ALS award

Distinguished ToastmasterDistinguished Toastmaster

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Eligibility

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Keys to SuccessKeys to Success

FriendsDon’tLetFriendsGiveNonManualSpeeches

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Keys to SuccessKeys to Success

Toastmasters support and encourage one-another

Ask for help!

Persistence

Self Confidence

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single

step.Lao Tzu