Our Members Benefit by:
- Learning and practicing techniques of effective public speaking by delivering formal speeches on subjects of their own choosing. This is done by following guidelines laid down in various Toastmaster Manuals.
- Giving impromptu talks on assigned topics.
- Gaining speaking experience that relates to specific career needs.
- Sharpen their listening/evaluation skills.
- Preside as a meeting chairman/master of ceremonies.
- Gain valuable leadership management experience through leadership positions in Clubs.
- Gain personal confidence that will help when speaking to one person or one thousand.
- Enter Inter-Club Speech Contests.
- There are two tracks in the Toastmasters program: the Communication track and the Leadership track. Details can be found at: Communication and Leadership Tracks
Typical meeting agenda:
6:30 - 6:50 - Welcome + Presidential Address
6:50 - 7:20 - Prepared Speech Session
7:20 - 7:30 - Break
7:30 - 7:50 - Table Topics Session
7:50 - 8:20 - Evaluation Session
8:20 - 8:30 - Awards+ Wrap-up
- The Prepared Speech Session is where members give prepared speeches based on guidelines laid down in the Toastmaster Manuals.
- The Table Topic Session is an Impromptu Speaking Session.
- The Evaluation Session is where everyone gains valuable feedback about their performance.