Toastmasters
is an international organisation with
hundreds of thousands of members. It's a non-profit organisation
that
has one objective: to assist people to develop their communication and leadership skills.
There are many different clubs - some formal, some
informal. Most clubs range between 20-30 members, and most
of
them meet
every week.
Toastmasters meetings are a safe environment in which
to learn. Everyone who attends is there for the purpose of
gaining
the
skills from the Toastmasters program. You will learn the
basic techniques
to capture your audience and effectively communicate your
message. Participants
have a variety of opportunities learn about
public speaking at every meeting.
We learn by:
- Practising speaking in front of the group
- Listening to others speak to the group
- Evaluating and listening to evaluations of speeches
- Following the Toastmasters program of advancing in steps
- Mutual support and encouragement.
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THE MISSION STATEMENT
OF THE CLUB
"The mission of a Toastmasters
Club
is 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-condfidence and
personal growth."
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Toastmasters is a professional organisation.
Toastmasters is NOT about wearing funny hats and
greeting others with secret handshakes! | 