1. Welcome to Gene Toasters!
A Gene Toasters Club Overview January 1, 2017
Nina M. Chace, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

2. Overview Toastmasters Mission and Commitment & Organizational Pyramid
Brief History of Toastmasters and Gene Toasters
Toastmasters Mission and Commitment & Organizational Pyramid
Current Officers
Structure of Club Meetings
Club Roles
Member Interest Survey Form
Your Professional Development Plan & How to use Toastmasters Tools
How to Use the Club Website
Other Toastmasters Resources
Q & A

3. Brief History of ToastMasters International (TMI)
1924 Dr. Ralph Smedley’s vision:
“To afford practice and training in the art of public speaking and presiding over meetings, and to promote sociability and good fellowship among its members”
1930 – Federation of many clubs, US & Canada
Currently, there are over 332,000 members participating in 15,400 clubs in 135 countries
Parliamentary meeting structure

4. Gene Toasters Brief History
2000 November – Club Chartered
Club Charter Mentors: Nina Chace & Jim Whitney (deceased 2007)
Accomplishments:
2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005 Select Distinguished Club Status
2013, 2008, 2007, 2006 “Talk up Toastmasters” award.
2014, 2007, and 2016 “Beat the Clock” award - added 5 new members in May, June.
2016, 2011 – Smedley Award – added 5 new members in Aug – Sept.
Received 2007, 2005, and 2002 Area Humorous Speech Contest award trophies.
2008 – All Seven Officers Trained – Won the Dream Team Award.
2015, 2011, 2010, 2009 – President’s Distinguished Club Status
2011 -“Perfect Ten” (President’s Distinguished Club) Status
2013, 2012 – Select Distinguished Club Status
2016, Distinguished Club Status

5. Toastmasters Mission, Club Mission & Commitment
International Mission
Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.
Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind.
It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs.
Gene Toasters’ Club Mission
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-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters Commitment
Making more than just a personal commitment of self-development; also making a commitment to support others (club members) and Toastmasters organization as a whole.

6. Toastmasters International Organization
You
Club (4818)
Area (54)
Division (E)
District (36)
Region & Intl
Pyramid structure with Toastmaster Member at the top
Club, Area, Division and District: Support You
You are in:
Club (4818)
Area (54)
Division (E)
District (36)
Region
International

7. July 2016 – June 2017 Gene Toasters Club Officers
President -Mike Small, CC
Vice President of Education – Vasanthi Sekar, CC
Vice President of Membership - Georgianne Mitchell, CC
Vice President of Public Relations – Nina Greene, TM
Treasurer – Nina Chace, DTM,
Secretary – Lauren McLaughlin, TM,
Sergeant at Arms – John Ojeifo, TM
Immediate Past President – Sherri Cook, TM

8. Structure of Club Meetings
00:00
Sergeant-at-Arms
Calls meeting to order
Introduces the Presiding Officer
00:02
President
Welcomes guests
Introduces Toastmaster-of-the-Day
00:10
Toastmaster
Introduces the “Word of the Day” presenter
Introduces speakers
Introduces Table Topics Master
00:26
Table Topics Master
Explains Table Topics and theme
Conduct Table Topics Session
Returns control to General Evaluator
00:45
General Evaluator
Call for reports from speech evaluators, timer, grammarian, ah-counter and makes general comments on meeting
Returns control to Presiding Officer
00:57
Thanks guests for attending and allows them to comment
Business Items
01:00
Adjourn

9. Club Meeting Functional Roles
Toastmaster of the Day
Speakers
Evaluators
Timer
Table Topics Master
General Evaluator
Grammarian/Ah Counter
Word of the Day, Jokester, Inspirational Quote

10. Professional Development
Competent Communication & Leadership Tracks
Certificate, Plaque, Letter to Employer (optional)

11. Professional Development
Communication Track
Competent Communicator (CC)
Complete 10 speeches within your Competent Communication manual
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)
Achieved the above
Complete 2 Advanced Communication Manuals
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)
Completed the above
Complete an additional 2 Advanced Communication Manuals
Conduct 2 programs from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)
Conduct a Successful/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program or a Youth Leadership Program
Coach a new member with their first 3 speech projects

12. Professional Development
Leadership Track
Competent Leader (CL)
Complete the Competent Leadership Manual
Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)
Achieved the above
Achieved Competent Communicator award
Served at least six months as a club officer
While serving in above office, participated in a district-sponsored club officer training program
Conducted any 2 programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series
Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)
Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award
Served a complete term as district officer
Completed the High Performance Leadership program
Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor, or coach
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold Award
Achieved Advanced Leader Silver Award
This is the highest recognition any member may receive

13. July 2016 – June 2017 Goals Member Goals Club Goals
Club Website: Goals, Bio, Roles
Participating in functional roles at each meeting
Competent Communicator
Competent Leader
Advance Communicator
Training Presentations
Club Goals
5 to10 goals to become a Distinguished Club based on:
Increased Membership and Member Retention
Member Professional Development Milestones (CC, CL, etc.)
>4 Officers Trained & Officer List Submission

14. Gene Toasters Club Meeting Dates/Events
2016
2017
July 8, 2016
July 22, 2016
January 13, 2017
January 27, 2017
August 12, 2016
August 26, 2016
February 10, 2017
February 24, 2017
September 9, 2016
September 23, 2016
March 10, 2017
March 24, 2017
October 14, 2016
October 28, 2016
April 14, 20137
April 28, 2017
November 4, 2016
November 18, 2016
May 12, 2017
May 26, 2017
December 2, 2016
December 16, 2016
June 9, 2017
June 23, 2017
June/July – Toastmaster Learning Institute (TLI)Training
August – Humorous Speech/Table Topics Club Contest
September – Area Contest
September – Renew Membership Dues for Oct – Mar
October – Division Contest
November – District Fall Conference
January/February – Toastmaster Learning Institute(TLI )Training
February – Speech/Evaluation Club Contest
March – Renew Membership Dues for Apr – Sep
March – Area Contests
April – Division Contest
May – Elect Club Officers
May – District Spring Conference
June – Toastmaster Learning Institute(TLI)Training(new officers)

15. Resources for Growth http://gene.toastmastersclubs.org/ Club Website
Individual Goals
Member Bio
Role Sign-Up
Member contact
Club Meeting Resources
Mentors
Officers
TLI Training
Speech Contests
Speaking Opportunities
Additional Speaking Manuals (Better Speaker Series/The Successful Club Series/The Leadership Excellence Series)

16. Gene Toasters is for You!
New Member Action Plan – Start with the end in mind:
Receive CC and CL Manuals
Do the Icebreaker Speech
Bring CC Manual to meetings to receive a personal evaluation and VPE’s signature for speech credit
Check Out the Club Website for Resources
Share your comments, ideas, suggestions, etc.
Contacts: Georgianne Mitchell, Vice President of Membership
Nina Chace, Treasurer

17. Toastmasters Web Site Links
Toastmaster Mission, Values & Strategic Plan
Famous Toastmaster Members
Accredited Speakers
International Toastmasters History at a Glance