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Toastmasters Club at Thapar
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Toastmasters International? Non-Profit Organization founded in 1924 in USA It has a focussed approach, that of developing Communication & Leadership Skills of its members
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Mission Statement “To make effective oral communication a world-wide reality”
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Geographical Presence 117 countries 3,00,000 members About 13,000 Clubs 300 in India –Mostly Corporate Clubs in India
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Some College based Clubs IIT Kharagpur IIM Bangalore, Indore, Udaipur Jain Colleges, Bangalore VIT, SKIT Jaipur ISB Mohali, Hyderabad
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Membership Benefits Improve Communication skills Improve Leadership skills Improve Organisational skills Gain confidence Networking
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In Short You become A Better Thinker Speaker Listener Leader
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Who can be a member? Anyone over 18 years of age! Who is committed enough to be willing to put in efforts for self-excellence!
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What does a club member do? Attend the club meetings Follow the guided programme –Evolved over 88 years
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What does a club member do? In addition, experienced members- –Help other club members become better speakers (Mentor them) –Help the club in its functioning
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How does it work? Learn-by-doing, Self-Paced Program Weekly practice: Delivering speeches -- prepared or impromptu Filling meeting roles No instructor
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Toastmasters Advantages Practical presentation experience A safe place to learn while making some mistakes Networking / Fraternity Mentorship opportunities - Transform
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How is a typical meeting conducted? 3 sections –Impromptu Speaking –Prepared speeches –All speeches evaluated
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What happens in the Impromptu Section? One member ‘tables’ the topics or throws challenges Speaker -- Volunteers / nominated 1 to 2 minutes
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And Prepared Speech Section? Follow a graded programme, as per the manual Deliver speeches on own topics Suggested format Try to meet the objectives
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Speech Evaluation... Senior members give constructive feedback Best part of the programme Positive, encouraging feedback with suggestions for improvement!
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COMMUNICATION ThinkingSpeakingListening ImpromptuPreparedEvaluation
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COMMUNICATION ThinkingSpeakingListening ImpromptuPreparedEvaluation BasicAdvanced Rudimentary Confidence Sincerity Structure Technical Gestures Vocal Word-usage Props Applicational Persuade Demonstrate Inspire
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COMMUNICATION ThinkingSpeakingListening ImpromptuPreparedEvaluation BasicAdvanced 1.Entertain 2.Inform 3.Storytelling 4.Technical 5. Media6. Selling7.Spl Occasions Speeches 8. Public Relations9. Panel Discussions 10. Speeches by Management11. Interpersonal 12. TV
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Any certificates issued after completion? Recognition of achievement (milestone) –CC –AC(Bronze) –AC(Silver) –AC(Gold) –CL –AL –DTM
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Members & Frequency Min 20 enthu members! Weekly College Clubs == 30+ members Meet 2-3 times per week during sem/trimester, 0 during holidays
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Decisions for the club? The Club Members themselves! For smooth functioning, each club has - –A President –3 Vice Presidents (handling Education & Training, Membership and Public Relations) –Secretary, Treasurer & Sergeant-at-arms
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Mentoring provided for the club? Hierarchy of service leadership. Area =4-5 clubs & Area Governor to guide Division = some Areas & DVG to guide District = some Divisions & Top 3 to guide –District Governor, LGET, LGM Initial Hand-Holding
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Mentoring provided for these? Regular training for all posts Speech contests at each level & the winners go ahead Conferences 2 / year
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Toastmasters club is NOT A bureau of great speakers – but a place where ordinary people gather & become better speakers a program for improving English, but your language may improve automatically
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Individual Value Clear communication skills Better comm with parents/bf/gf Self-confidence Networking with potential empl Improved leadership skills Where Leaders Are Made…
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Financial Implications Dues US$ 6 per month One time joining fee US $ 20 Charter fee for the club is US $ 125 (one time)
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Other Fees & Details Pins, badges, trophies etc., Transport & tokens of appreciation Attend the 2 conferences. 100 ~ 120 Rs pm local expenses Per head: Rs. 1200 (OT) & Rs. 450 pm
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Costs for Certifications To get such training in India,… Rs 12-15000 / certification. Much less here + Can complete multi certifications / year It is not much, when you consider what you ‘become’ after 1-2 years!
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Time commitment > $! Time pm invested in meetings 6-8 hrs Executive committee members 1-2 hrs Pres / VPE need to give + 1hr / week Plus prepare own speeches
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BUT- IT IS ALL WORTH IT!... Once you undergo the training & benefit from this programme, you are going to feel great & say- “ It was definitely worth it!”
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www.toastmasters.org www.toastmasters.org Contact Deepak Lekhi 9878879420 Nagender Saini9878447079 www.toastmasters.org www.toastmasters.org Contact Deepak Lekhi 9878879420 Nagender Saini9878447079
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