Toastmasters New Member Orientation What is Toastmasters What

Toastmasters New Member Orientation

What is Toastmasters?

What is Toastmasters? • Nonprofit organization • The goal is to make effective oral communication and leadership a worldwide reality • Helps members learn the art of speaking, listening, and thinking

Facts & Figures • Established in 1924 • More than 260, 000 members worldwide • Over 12, 500 clubs in 116 countries around the world

“Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual. ” — Dr. Ralph C. Smedley Founder, Toastmasters International

Toastmasters Headquarters Then Now

Toastmasters Regions

Region 11

Organization Structure Club Area 20+ members A group of clubs. Division J – Dubai & Northern Emirates Areas 8, 30, 33, 57, and 74 District 20 – U. A. E. , Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon Divisions B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, N, P Region 11 – Europe, Africa, Middle East International Board of Directors of Toastmasters International

Education System

New Member Kit

Communication Track You will learn: • Speech organization • Eye contact • Gestures • Use of humor • Overall delivery

It’s 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

The Leadership Track You will learn leadership skills by: • Serving as officers at the club level and beyond • Fulfilling club meeting roles

Leadership Opportunities • 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

Communication Track – What comes next? Choose from 15 advanced manuals to learn skills related to specific interests.

Leadership Track – What comes next? Instruction and practice in: § Developing a vision § Goal-setting and planning § Team-building § Developing plans and strategies

Toastmasters Advantages • Practical presentation experience • A safe place to make mistakes • Mentorship opportunities

Benefits • Develop critical thinking skills • Build listening skills • Give and receive constructive feedback • Become more at ease in front of a group • Learn time management skills • Supportive environment • Leadership development

Individual Value • Unlimited personal growth • Clear communication • Self-confidence • Positive mentoring • Improved leadership skills • Relationship building

Why is Toastmasters the answer? 1. Low-cost communication and leadership training 2. Constructive evaluations 3. Confidence building 4. Network building 5. Practical experience

You’ll love the Applause

Famous Toastmasters Alumni Chris Matthews – Author and journalist, Host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews Tim Allen – Actor, star of television series Home Improvement Tom Peters – Management expert and author K. C. Jones – Former basketball coach for NBA team, Boston Celtics Linda Lingle – Governor of Hawaii James Lovell – U. S. astronaut; missions included Apollo 13 Debbi Fields Rose – Founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies Leonard Nimoy – Actor, Spock from T. V. series Star Trek

Your potential is limited only by how many excuses you have.