• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

DO you write Emails?

DO you speak in public?

DO you want to improve your Career?

DO you participate on conference calls?

DO you make presentations to groups of people?

DO you have fear of speaking (Number one fear) in front of groups?

DO you need Help in Communicating in your dating or marriage life?

If you answered YES to any of these, then TOASTMASTERS can help you!!!!

Welcome to RDU Toastmasters. We are a lively and fun club with a casual atmosphere that fosters/stimulates growth as a club and more importantly as an Individual. We are growing as a club as well as individuals who are growing in their communicating skills.

Toastmasters is a communications club that helps individuals grow in speech writing, speaking in front of groups, speaking off the cuff (impromptu speaking), developing active leadership skills and most important developing relationships. We all remember how it felt to get up in front of strangers and speak for the first time: Fear, scared, anxiety, heart racing, head pounding, sweating, barely able to speak. That memory helps each of us grow as communicators. That memory also helps us support our fellow Toastmasters as they grow, for we treat others as we would like to be treated! Remember the famous quote from FDR...."We have nothing to fear except fear itself" and Toastmasters gives everyone who participates, the opportunity to overcome their fear.

Practice is the key to improvement and our weekly meetings give participants the chance to practice, practice and practice. Whether you have to present for your job, in a Club/Organization or just want to improve your one on one speaking skills, RDU Toastmasters CAN HELP! Toastmasters has a structured program that allows the participant to learn and practice their speaking skills at a pace that is comfortable to each member. Each member determines how slow or fast they want to work on the speeches, which focus on different aspects/tools of public speaking. By being a member of RDU Toastmasters, encouragement, support, mentoring, relationships skills, leadership skills and most important communications skills are offered, practiced and supported at each meeting.

Come and visit us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00p in the NORTEL Gateway building, to get more information. You can find the directions at: http://www.rdu-toastmasters.org/directions.html

For more information, please contact us at membership@rdutm.freetoasthost.net.

Look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.

Godspeed,

Frank Andrassy CC, CL
RDU Toastmasters
Club #6797 President

• Membership Application (PDF)
• Sample Agenda and Meeting Roles (PDF)
• Club Constitution Regarding Membership - Article II (PDF)