Toastmasters International Program for Communication and Leadership Development

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Toastmasters International Program for
Communication and Leadership Development

• EPDC Seminar
• May 2009

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Agenda
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What is Toastmasters?

• Nonprofit educational organization
• Help members improve leadership and communication
• Founded in 1924
• Has nearly 235,000 members in 106 countries
• Three clubs in Kingsport, TN

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Educational System
New Member
LEADERSHIP TRACK
COMMUNICATION TRACK
Distinguished Toastmaster
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How Do Members Learn?

• You learn a lot by attending the meetings!

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Benefits of the Meetings
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Membership Benefits

• Mentors to assist new members
• Access to educational materials
• Monthly Toastmaster magazine
• Unlimited development opportunities, e.g.
• Contests (speech, table topics, evaluation)
• Conferences (district, regional, intl)
• Community Leadership Activities
• (e.g. Youth Leadership Program)

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More importantly

• Youll enjoy camaraderie

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Membership Costs

• Club Membership
• 30-35 every six months
• For a new member, there is a one-time
  registration fee of 20 which also includes the
  following manuals
• Competent Communication
• Competent Leadership
• Your Speaking Voice
• Effective Evaluation
• Gesture Your Body Speaks
• SpeechCraft Workshop
• 9-week workshop (meet one hour per week)
• 50

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Need More Information?

• Visit a Club at Eastman
• Tuesday Toasters (Wendy Lick, x5504)
• Meets Weekly Tuesday 12-1, Building 310
• http//www.tuesdaytoasters.org
• Wednesday Orators (Justin Starr, x4006)
• Meets Weekly Wednesday 12-1, Building 310
• http//wednesday.freetoasthost.org
• Twilight Toasters (Pat Moriarty 423-288-5897)
• Meets 2nd, 4th 5th Mondays 7-8 pm, Building
  310
• Visit our Main Website
• http//www.toastmasters.org

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Questions?