Making effective communication a worldwide reality…

A person who cannot express his thoughts has no advantage over a

person who cannot think.

- Anonymous

Fear of Public SpeakingTop Three Fears

Public SpeakingSnakesDeath

Need to…Express oneselfDevelop confidenceMove up in careerSocial lifePersonal growth

What is Toastmasters?Supportive meeting

environment in which everyone gets the opportunity to practice:Conducting meetingsPresenting prepared

speechesGiving impromptu

speechesOffering constructive

evaluation

http://www.toastmasters.org

The Beginning…In 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. SmedleyTo Practice and train in the art of :

Public SpeakingPresiding over meetingsPromote sociability and good fellowship

TodayOver 12,500 Clubs More than 235, 000 members in 100+

Countries More than 4 million people have benefited

TOASTMASTERS PROGRAM

ConductConductMeetingsMeetings

• Meet Weekly• 1-1.5 Hours

Speaking toSpeaking toGroupsGroups

• Supportive Environment• 20 ~ 30 People

OfferOfferConstructiveConstructiveEvaluationsEvaluations

• Speech Strengths• Suggestions

LeadershipLeadership Skills Skills

• Organizing & Conducting Meetings

• Club Leadership Roles

ImpromptuImpromptuSpeechesSpeeches

• “Think on your feet”

PreparedPreparedSpeechesSpeeches

• Specified objectives& Guidelines

At Toastmasters meeting EVERYBODY

TALKS - encourages participationSELF PACED

PROGRAM – you decide how fast you

want to goLEARN BY DOING- practice, practice and

more practice. Continuous improvement

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT- encourage experimentation and bring out the best in its members.

Benefits for members….

Social Opportunities• Network with people• Fellowship and socializing

Value for Money• Relatively inexpensive• Monthly magazine

Qualification• International certification• Development paths defined

Self-improvement• Communication skills• Leadership skills• Personal growth

Value for Time• 1-1.5 hours per week

Communication & Leadership Manuals

1. Listening and Leadership

2. Critical Thinking3. Giving Feedback4. Time Management5. Planning and

implementation6. Organizing &

Delegating7. Developing your

Facilitation skills8. Motivating People9. Mentoring10. Team Building

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

Competent Leader (CL)

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)

Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)

Competent Communicator

(CC)

Program OverviewCommunication Track

Leadership Track

Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)

Advanced Communicator

Silver (ACS)

Advanced Communicator Gold

(ACG)

DISTIN-GUISHED TOAST-

MASTER

(DTM)

Leadership Track

Club Executive CommitteePresidentVP EducationVP MembershipVP Public RelationsSecretaryTreasurerSergeant at ArmsImmediate Past President

NEW MEMBER FEE (TMI) USD 20 (Rs. 1,100)(One Time Payment)

6 MONTHLYSUBSCRIPTION (TMI)

USD 36 (Rs. 2,000)(Rs 333 x 6 Months)

NEW CLUB REGISTRATION(CLUB CHARTER FEE)

USD 125 (Rs. 6,875) (One Time Payment)

Club dues to cover running and administration costs (such as meeting venue, banner, educational material, refreshments

etc.)

CLUB DUES As decided by the members

Toastmasters Clubs in East India

Toastmasters Club in Eastern India

Kolkata Toastmasters

ClubTCS Maitree

Kolkata Toastmasters

Club

IBM Blue Voice & Lextalk

Toastmasters Club

Salt lake Toastmasters

Club

PWC Kolkata Toastmasters

Club

Infosys & TCS Bhubaneswar

Toastmasters Club

Burdwan Commune

Toastmasters Club

City of Joy Toastmasters

Club

ISM(Dhanbad) Energized

Toastmasters Club

How to start the club? Charter Members

Committee Members

Meetings Per Month – Venue, Day, TimeClub Sponsors and MentorsFirst time registration fees (new member fee + charter fee) for each of 20 members for first 6 months