| Join Toastmasters to become an
effective communicator
For more than 80 years Toastmasters International
has brought better communication to people around the world. More
than 3,000,000 people have made a positive difference in their lives
by benefiting from Toastmasters' communication and leadership programs.
Why haven't you?
The fear of public speaking outranks the fear
of death by a margin of two-to-one according to a survey reported
in The Book of Lists.
Toastmasters can help. Whether you need to speak publicly
for your career or personal life, to run your meetings more
effectively, to lead your group more effectively, or to do
some self image improvement.
Toastmasters helps you get over the fear of public speaking
and teaches you how to channel that anxiety into presenting
dynamic speeches that inspire your audience.
You are given all the tools necessary: Opportunities to speak
publicly in a "safe" environment; educational manuals;
a mentor; constructive evaluation; evaluating others; and
listening to experienced speakers.
You start with the Competent Communicator program, a series
of ten speeches. Each speech works on a different skill that
progresses you from getting over your initial fear of public
speaking with the "Ice Breaker", then works on organization,
gestures, and props to finally reach the point of giving an
inspirational speech.
PHOTO: International contestants
J Scott, D Kansal, T Norman, I Lantz
Once you obtain your Competent Communicator designation, you
can continue to obtain more advanced speaking and leadership
skills. Remember that good public speaking happens with practice
,practice, and more practice and is maintained with practice,
combined with effective evaluations.
Have you ever paid $100 for a one-day
seminar? You probably won't pay that for an entire year of
Toastmasters. There is a $20.00 new-member fee plus tax in
CA of 1.55, then $27.00 dues every six months paid by April
1st and Oct. 1st . The new member fee includes your first
manual, Competent Communicator and Competent Leader, your
Toastmaster magazine subscription and 2 more advanced manuals
when you obtain your Competent Communicator designation.
So, how do you join a club?
It is very simple! The first step is to actually visit a Toastmasters
club. Seeing is believing. By visiting an actual club meeting,
you will be able to observe the Toastmaster program in action.
During your club visit, members will be available to answer
questions you may have regarding the new member registration
process, club fees, and any other questions/concerns that
you may have.
Toastmasters clubs vary in size, personality, club culture,
meeting format, time, and location. Shop around to find the
perfect club for you.
District 52 has clubs in the following locations:
Click
here to go to Toastmasters International's "Find
a Club Near You" page. The clubs are listed by city.
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