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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-confidence and personal growth. 5

John Lau, DTM Over 10,000 Clubs More than 200, 000 members in 80 Countries To Practice and Train in the Art of : Public Speaking Presiding Over Meetings Promote Sociability and Good Fellowship Started in October 1924 ….. By Dr. Ralph C. Smedley 6 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM Quick Fixes for a Complex Activity 7 Increases our Efficiency Decreases our Effectiveness s Voice Mails Fax Cell Phones s Voice Mails Fax Cell Phones

John Lau, DTM When communication really counts, we all fall back on the original solution : 8

John Lau, DTM TOASTMASTERS PROGRAM Conduct ConductMeetings Meet Fortnightly 2 Hours Speaking to Speaking toGroups Supportive Environment 20 ~ 30 People Offer OfferConstructiveEvaluations Speech Strengths Suggestions Leadership Leadership Skills Skills Organizing & Conducting Meetings Club Leadership Roles Prepared PreparedSpeeches Specified Objectives & Guidelines Impromptu ImpromptuSpeeches Think on your feet 9

John Lau, DTM 1. Table Topics : Quick-Thinking Skills 2. Prepared Speeches from the Manual. 3. Constructive Evaluations 10 At Toastmasters meeting EVERYBODY TALKS - thats why youre here !! Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM At Toastmasters, youll learn to : RELAX, PLAN, and PRESENT a Terrific Speech. Whether you have 10 days to prepare or just 10 seconds. 11 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM Leaders are GOOD COMMUNICATORS 12 Leadership cannot be learned in a day. It takes PRACTICE. Members build leadership skills by : Organizing and Conducting Meetings Motivating others to help them Club Leadership Roles District Leadership Roles Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM Toastmasters training helps employees : Give better sales presentations Hone their management skills Work better with fellow employees Effectively develop and present ideas Offer constructive criticisms Accept criticisms more objectively. 13 A COMPANYS SUCCESS depends on COMMUNICATION How well they communicate can set the pace for the companys growth as an industry leader.

John Lau, DTM 14 TOASMASTERS PRODUCES RESULTS. More than three million men and women of all ages and occupations have benefited. More than one 1,000 Corporations, Community Groups, Universities, Associations, and Government Agencies now use Toastmasters Training Program.

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John Lau, DTM 1.Your Speaking Voice 2.Effective Speech Evaluation 16 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM 3. Gestures : Your Body Speaks 4. Monthly Magazine 17 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM Competent Toastmaster 1. The Ice Breaker 2. Organize Your Speech 3.Get to the Point 4.How to Say It 5. Your Body Speaks 6.Vocal Variety 7.Research your Topic 8.Get Comfortable with Visual Aids 9.Persuade with Power 10.Inspire your Audience 18 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM 1.PRESIDENT 2.VICE – PRESIDENT EDUCATION 5.SECRETARY 6.TREASURER 7.SERGEANT AT ARMS 3.VICE – PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP 4.VICE – PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS 9.** COMMITTEE MEMBERS 8.IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 20

John Lau, DTM MEMBER Minimum 20 members to start a club CLUB Toastmasters Club : COMMUNITY & IN-HOUSE AREA 3 ~ 6 Clubs per Area DISTRICT District Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA WORLD HQ 21 DIVISION

John Lau, DTM NEW CLUB FEE (CLUB CHARTER FEE) USD NEW MEMBER FEE USD (One Time Payment) 6 – MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION USD LOCAL CLUB DUES (Once Every 6 Months) Approx. USD When OPPORTUNITY knocks … OPEN THE DOOR.

John Lau, DTM Your SUCCESS in Business and in Life Depends on how well you COMMUNICATE. 23 Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM JOIN THE CLUB TODAY ! 24

John Lau, DTM ADDITIONAL SLIDES. Please use them where applicable. Slide No. 22(a) : Fee structure for Community Clubs

John Lau, DTM NEW CLUB FEE (CLUB CHARTER FEE) USD NEW MEMBER FEE USD (One Time Payment) 6 – MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION USD LOCAL CLUB DUES (Once Every 6 Months) Please key in your Club dues. 22(a) When OPPORTUNITY knocks … OPEN THE DOOR.

John Lau, DTM 18(a) Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM 18(b) Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM 18(c) COMMUNICATION ON TV : Covers building goodwill through a speech, persuading an audience, speaking to a hostile audience, and speaking to the media. SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES : Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, roasting someone, and presenting and accepting awards. Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

John Lau, DTM 18(d) TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS : Complete guide to preparing and presenting briefings, proposals, technical papers and team presentations. THE ENTERTAINING SPEAKER : Includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining or dramatic speech, where to find material, how to make an audience laugh, and what to do when you're asked to speak after dinner. Photographs and Materials are Copyrighted by Toastmasters International

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