Word Weavers/Word Weavers/Toastmasters 101Toastmasters 101
Established in 1924
More than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world
Toastmasters- Where Leaders Are Made
Facts and FiguresFacts and Figures
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Educational SystemEducational System
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Speech organization
Eye contact
Gestures
Use of humor
Vocal variety
Visual Aids
The Communication TrackThe Communication Track
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Communication AwardsCommunication Awards
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Competent Communicator (CC)10 speeches from the CC manual
Advanced Communicator – Bronze (ACB)Complete speeches in 2 Advanced manuals (~10
speeches)
Advanced Communicator – Silver (ACS)2 more Advanced manuals
Conduct any two programs from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series
Communication Awards (2)Communication Awards (2)
Advanced Communicator – Gold (ACG)2 more Advanced Manuals
Conduct a Success/Leadership Program, Success/Communication Program or a Youth Leadership Program
Coach a new member with the first three speech projects
Choose from 15 advanced communication manuals to learn skills specific to your interests.
The Advanced Communication SeriesThe Advanced Communication Series
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Leadership AwardsLeadership Awards
Competent Leader (CL)Complete CL Manual (10 projects)
Advanced Leader – Bronze (AL-B)Achieved Competent Leader awardAchieved Competent Communicator award Served at least six months as a club officer and
participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this office
While serving in the above office, participated in a district-sponsored club officer training program
Conduct any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series
Leadership Awards (2)Leadership Awards (2)
Advanced Leader – Silver (ALS)Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award Served a complete term as a district officer
(district governor, lieutenant governor, public relations officer, secretary, treasurer, division governor or area governor)
Completed the High Performance Leadership program
Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or coach
DTMDTM
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold
award
Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award
Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive.
Educational Awards SummaryEducational Awards Summary
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D59 & D71D59 & D71
Europe is now D71 & D51***Europe is now D71 & D51***
Organizational HierarchyOrganizational Hierarchy
Region District Division Area Club Members
Upcoming MeetingsUpcoming Meetings
Toastmasters International Annual ConventionAugust 21-24, 2013 in Cincinnati, U.S.A
District 59 Fall ConferenceNovember 15-17, 2013 in Budapest, Hungary
Club meetings on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of each monthPut them on your calendar NOW!!
What's InIt
ForMe?
What's InIt
ForMe?
WIIFM?WIIFM?
Why did you join Toastmasters?Why did you join Toastmasters?
Improve my communications abilities (100%)“I wanted to become better at public speaking”
Improve my leadership skills (64%)Networking (27%)
What is the value of the Club?What is the value of the Club?
Practice in public speakingTo help you become a better and more
confident speakerTo meet new people and acquire
communication skills
Why should I achieve Toastmasters Goals?Why should I achieve Toastmasters Goals?
Sense of personal achievement & successConquer, or at least manage, fear of public
speaking
Successful people set difficult goals & achieve in spite of fear or other negative thoughts
Resume buildersEducational awards are recognized world-wide
Leadership positions demonstrate leadership abilities
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Common Common ObjectionsObjections
Yes, but….Yes, but….
I’m afraid to give speeches. There are many roles to be played in a meeting,
speaker is but one. Dip your toe in the water by participating as a timer, grammarian, or table topics participant.
You don’t have to give a speech until you’re ready. Your Mentor will work with you.
Yes, but…Yes, but…
I don’t like evaluating people or being evaluated.
I don’t like being evaluated on something that I know I’m not good at.
The evaluation process provides only constructive feedback. Listening to analyze or evaluate is a skill that most of us need
to practice. You will get more comfortable with receiving and giving
evaluations once you start practicing that skill. The only way to get better at something is to practice!
Yes, but…Yes, but…
Other speakers in the club don’t seem to be as skilled as I am, so what can I gain by joining?
Toastmasters improves your listening skills and your ability to handle one-on-one conversations.
Leadership opportunities. You also extend your personal network by meeting
new people.
Practical presentation experience
A safe place to make mistakes and learn
Mentorship opportunities
Toastmasters AdvantagesToastmasters Advantages
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A self-paced program Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly interactive meetings Impromptu speaking opportunities Peer evaluations Participation in leadership through meeting roles Personal attention in small group setting Affordable dues Opportunities to lead meetings
FeaturesFeatures
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Develop critical-thinking skills Build listening skills Give and receive constructive feedback Become more confident in front of a group Learn time-management skills Benefit from a supportive environment Develop leadership skills
BenefitsBenefits
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Unlimited personal growth Clear communication skills Self-confidence Positive mentoring relationships Improved leadership skills Relationship building
Individual ValueIndividual Value
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Commit to Toastmasters NOW!Commit to Toastmasters NOW!
Make Toastmasters a priority!Put the meetings on your calendar NOW!
Come to the meetings and participate!Rotate into all meeting roles this yearSignup for meeting roles in advance
Set personal goalsGive your ice-breaker speech this yearComplete 5 speeches this yearGet your CC by 6/30/2014!
Let us know what your goals are and how we can help you
Help recruit new members Your feedback is always welcome Have fun!
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Club Club MeetingsMeetings
Meeting LogisticsMeeting Logistics
1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of each monthMeeting starts at 19:30 at the Nonnenhof
in Wiesbaden BiebrichThere is a social dinner at 18:15 and many
members socialize after our meetingsAgenda is prepared in advance and the
link is usually issued via email prior to the meeting
Meeting RolesMeeting Roles
ToastmasterGrammarian / Ah CounterTimerSpeaker(s)Evaluator(s)Word of the Day/ Joke of the DayTable Topics MasterGeneral Evaluator
Toastmasters EtiquetteToastmasters Etiquette
Members should sign-up for meeting roles IN ADVANCE of the meeting
Speakers should provide Toastmaster with an introduction for him/herself IN ADVANCE
Members should try all of the meeting roles at least once
Bring your manual when you give a speech
If you need help or guidance…If you need help or guidance…
Seek out your Mentor or a Club Officer Club Officers for July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
term:Darryl Heron, PresidentBryan Senter, Vice President – EducationPatrizia Weller, Vice President – MembershipKarin Hirth, Vice President – Public RelationsIsabella Grube, SecretaryMartin Launert, TreasurerGabi Bauer, Sergeant at Arms
Club WebsiteClub Website
http://www.word-weavers.de/ Agenda is managed through the website
Website tracks participation and # speeches given Club & individual goals can be managed through the
website Club calendar, pictures, and other documents are also
available Some areas are available to members only with a valid
userID
www.toastmasters.orgwww.toastmasters.org
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