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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.

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Over 10,000 Clubs More than 200, 000 members in 80 Countries

To Practice and Train in the Art of :

• Public Speaking• Presiding Over Meetings

Promote Sociability and Good Fellowship

Started in October 1924 ….. By Dr. Ralph C. Smedley

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Quick Fixes for aComplex Activity

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Increases our EfficiencyDecreases our Effectiveness

E-MailsVoice MailsFaxCell Phones

E-MailsVoice MailsFaxCell Phones

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When communication really counts, we allfall back on the original solution :

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TOASTMASTERS PROGRAM

ConductConductMeetingsMeetings

• Meet Fortnightly• 2 Hours

Speaking toSpeaking toGroupsGroups

• Supportive Environment• 20 ~ 30 People

OfferOfferConstructiveConstructiveEvaluationsEvaluations

• Speech Strengths• Suggestions

LeadershipLeadership Skills Skills

• Organizing & Conducting Meetings

• Club Leadership Roles

PreparedPreparedSpeechesSpeeches

• Specified Objectives & Guidelines

ImpromptuImpromptuSpeechesSpeeches

• “Think on your feet”

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1. Table Topics : “Quick-Thinking” Skills2. Prepared Speeches from the Manual.3. Constructive Evaluations

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At Toastmasters

meeting EVERYBODY

TALKS - that’s why

you’re here !!

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At Toastmasters, you’ll learn to :RELAX, PLAN, and PRESENT a Terrific Speech.

Whether you have 10 days to prepare or just 10 seconds.

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Leaders are GOOD

COMMUNICATORS

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Leadership cannot be learned in a day. It takes PRACTICE.

Members build leadership skills by :

Organizing and Conducting Meetings Motivating others to help them Club Leadership Roles District Leadership Roles

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Toastmasters training helps employees : Give better sales presentations Hone their management skills Work better with fellow employees

Effectively develop and present ideas Offer constructive criticisms Accept criticisms more objectively.

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A COMPANY’S SUCCESS depends on COMMUNICATION

How well they communicate can set the pace for the company’s growth as an industry leader.

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TOASMASTERSPRODUCES RESULTS. More than three million men and women of all ages and occupations have benefited.

More than one 1,000 Corporations, Community Groups,

Universities, Associations, and

Government Agencies now use Toastmasters Training

Program.

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1. Your Speaking Voice

2. Effective Speech Evaluation

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3. Gestures : Your Body Speaks 4. Monthly Magazine

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Competent Toastmaster

1. The Ice Breaker2. Organize Your Speech3. Get to the Point4. How to Say It5. Your Body Speaks6. Vocal Variety7. Research your Topic8. Get Comfortable with

Visual Aids9. Persuade with Power10. Inspire your Audience

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1. PRESIDENT2. VICE – PRESIDENT EDUCATION

5. SECRETARY

6. TREASURER

7. SERGEANT AT ARMS

3. VICE – PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

4. VICE – PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS

9. ** COMMITTEE MEMBERS

8. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

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MEMBER Minimum 20 members to start a club

CLUB Toastmasters Club : COMMUNITY & IN-HOUSE

AREA 3 ~ 6 Clubs per Area

DISTRICT District

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USAWORLD HQ

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DIVISION

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NEW CLUB FEE(CLUB CHARTER FEE) USD 125.00

NEW MEMBER FEE USD 20.00(One Time Payment)

6 – MONTHLYSUBSCRIPTION

USD 27.00

LOCAL CLUB DUES(Once Every 6 Months) Approx. USD 15.00

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When OPPORTUNITY knocks …When OPPORTUNITY knocks …OPEN THE DOOR.OPEN THE DOOR.

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Your SUCCESS in Business

and in Life Depends on how well you

COMMUNICATE.

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ADDITIONAL SLIDES.

Please use them where applicable.

Slide No. 22(a) : Fee structure for Community Clubs

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NEW CLUB FEE(CLUB CHARTER FEE) USD 125.00

NEW MEMBER FEE USD 20.00(One Time Payment)

6 – MONTHLYSUBSCRIPTION

USD 27.00

LOCAL CLUB DUES(Once Every 6 Months)

Please key in your Club dues.

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When OPPORTUNITY knocks …When OPPORTUNITY knocks …OPEN THE DOOR.OPEN THE DOOR.

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COMMUNICATION ON TV :Covers building goodwill through a speech, persuading an audience, speaking to a hostile audience, and speaking to the media.

SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES : Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, “roasting” someone, and presenting and accepting awards.

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TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS : Complete guide to preparing and presenting briefings, proposals, technical papers and team presentations.

THE ENTERTAINING SPEAKER :Includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining or dramatic speech, where to find material, how to make an audience laugh, and what to do when you're asked to speak after dinner.

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