What to expect at the meetings
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- One or more prepared speeches given by participants
- The table topic master for the day leads in a round of impromptu speeches - everyone has the opportunity to get involved
- An evaluation is given for each speech
- Speech times and a grammarian report is given
- Volunteers are taken for future role assignments
- Sample Agenda and Meeting Roles
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What skills can I expect to gain?
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- Elimination of Ahs and Ums
- Proper speech structure
- Utilize pregnant pauses
- Proper stance, body language, facial expressions
- Working the front of the room and the audience
- Using vocal variety, speaking with emphasis, sincerity
- Transform the jitters into useful energy that propels you to excellence
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How participants learn?
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- Training material is provided to guide you through the hands-on learning process
- Speeches are prepared per the manual(s) (people usually prepare speeches on topics they are very familiar to save time and focus on speaking skills)
- Evaluations are provided - sandwich approach: what works well, things to look for in your next presentation, some more positive feedback
- Giving evaluations - improve listening, speaking, and speech knowledge
- Impromptu speeches/table topics - learn to think on your feet, eliminate the Ahs, Ums
- Lead meetings (volunteer basis)
- There are leadership opportunities as well. Please inquire if you have interest in development in this area.
- General information regarding how it works www.toastmasters.org/about.asp
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About ToastMasters
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- Toastmasters is a nonprofit, world wide, highly respected organization that exists for the purpose of developing communication and leadership skills
www.toastmasters.org/famous.asp
- How Toastmasters can help
www.toastmasters.org/help.asp
- Here is a brief history if you care to read:
www.toastmasters.org/briefHist.asp
- The cost: $5.50/ month and a $20 cost for the new member kit/materials. Dues are paid semi-annually (October and April) and pro-rated.
- All training materials, your first speech manual, and your monthly magazine are all included in your dues. All future manuals are included in your dues as well.
- How long should I participate - that depends upon what you want to accomplish. This program enables incremental improvement through doing - participation and evaluation. Some people only want to get over their fears, enhance their skills a little, or become professional speakers. Toastmasters can enable all of that.
- There are many levels of accomplishment that may be attained by participants. The first level is attained after completing the 10 speeches in the first manual.
- You go at your own pace as far as giving prepared speeches - volunteer basis
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Letter from the President
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Welcome to RDU Toastmasters!
A little bit over two years ago, I took a brave step and walked into an RDU Toastmasters meeting for the first time. I was there because I had been told I needed help with my oral communication skills. I am a very strong introvert and talking in front of a group of people was pretty much last on my list of things I wanted to do in life.
Do you identify with my story? If so, I invite you to visit one of our meetings and see what we are all about. We are a fun club with a casual atmosphere that fosters growth for our members and provides a great networking opportunity for people working in the RTP area. Our club meets every Tuesday from Noon to 1 PM in Nortel’s Gateway Building and guests are always welcome. You can find the directions at: http://www.rdu-toastmasters.org/directions.html. We are the best deal for a low-cal lunch hour!
For more information, please contact us at membership@rdutm.freetoasthost.net. Look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!
Silvia Pleasants
RDU Toastmasters
Club #6797 President
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