Toastmasters Club

at Thapar

Toastmasters International?

Non-Profit Organization founded in 1924 in USA

It has a focussed approach, that of developing Communication & Leadership Skills of its members

Mission Statement

“To make effective oral communication a world-wide reality”

Geographical Presence

117 countries3,00,000 membersAbout 13,000 Clubs300 in India

–Mostly Corporate Clubs in India

Some College based Clubs

IIT KharagpurIIM Bangalore, Indore, UdaipurJain Colleges, BangaloreVIT, SKIT JaipurISB Mohali, Hyderabad

Membership Benefits

Improve Communication skills

Improve Leadership skills

Improve Organisational skills

Gain confidence

Networking

In Short

You become

A Better ThinkerSpeakerListenerLeader

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!

What does a club member do?

Attend the club meetings

Follow the guided programme–Evolved over 88 years

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

How does it work?

Learn-by-doing, Self-Paced Program

Weekly practice: Delivering speeches -- prepared or

impromptu Filling meeting roles

No instructor

Toastmasters Advantages

Practical presentation experience

A safe place to learn while making some mistakes

Networking / Fraternity

Mentorship opportunities - Transform

How is a typical meeting conducted?3 sections

– Impromptu Speaking

–Prepared speeches

–All speeches evaluated

What happens in the Impromptu Section?

One member ‘tables’ the topics or throws challenges

Speaker --Volunteers / nominated

1 to 2 minutes

And Prepared Speech Section?

Follow a graded programme, as per the manual

Deliver speeches on own topics Suggested format Try to meet the objectives

Speech Evaluation...

Senior members give constructive feedback

Best part of the programme

Positive, encouraging feedback with suggestions for improvement!

COMMUNICATION

Thinking Speaking Listening

Impromptu Prepared Evaluation

COMMUNICATION

Thinking Speaking Listening

Impromptu Prepared Evaluation

Basic Advanced

Rudimentary• Confidence• Sincerity• Structure

Technical• Gestures• Vocal• Word-usage• Props

Applicational• Persuade• Demonstrate• Inspire

COMMUNICATION

Thinking Speaking Listening

Impromptu Prepared Evaluation

Basic Advanced

1.Entertain 2.Inform 3.Storytelling 4.Technical5. Media 6. Selling 7.Spl Occasions Speeches 8. Public Relations 9. Panel Discussions10. Speeches by Management 11. Interpersonal 12. TV

Any certificates issued after completion?

Recognition of achievement (milestone)–CC–AC(Bronze)–AC(Silver)–AC(Gold)–CL–AL–DTM

Members & Frequency

Min 20 enthu members! Weekly

College Clubs == 30+ membersMeet 2-3 times per week during

sem/trimester, 0 during holidays

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

Mentoring provided for the club?

Hierarchy of service leadership.Area =4-5 clubs & Area Governor to guideDivision = some Areas & DVG to guideDistrict = some Divisions & Top 3 to guide

– District Governor, LGET, LGM

Initial Hand-Holding

Mentoring provided for these?

Regular training for all postsSpeech contests at each level &

the winners go aheadConferences 2 / year

Toastmasters club is NOTA 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

Individual ValueClear communication skillsBetter comm with parents/bf/gfSelf-confidenceNetworking with potential emplImproved leadership skillsWhere Leaders Are Made…

Financial ImplicationsDues US$ 6 per monthOne time joining fee US $ 20Charter fee for the club is US $ 125

(one time)

Other Fees & Details

Pins, badges, trophies etc., Transport & tokens of appreciationAttend the 2 conferences. 100 ~ 120 Rs pm local expensesPer head: Rs. 1200 (OT) & Rs. 450 pm

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!

Time commitment > $!

Time pm invested in meetings 6-8 hrsExecutive committee members 1-2 hrsPres / VPE need to give + 1hr / weekPlus prepare own speeches

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!”

www.toastmasters.org

Contact

Deepak Lekhi 9878879420Nagender Saini 9878447079