Making effective communication a worldwide

A person who cannot express his

thoughts has no advantage over a
person who cannot think.

- Anonymous

Fear of Public Speaking

Top Three Fears
Public Speaking
Snakes
Death
Need to
Express oneself
Develop confidence
Move up in career
Social life
Personal growth

What is Toastmasters?
Supportive meeting

environment in which
everyone gets the
opportunity to practice:
Conducting meetings
Presenting prepared

speeches
Giving impromptu
speeches
Offering constructive
evaluation

The Beginning
In 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
To Practice and train in the art of :
Public Speaking
Presiding over meetings
Promote sociability and good fellowship
Today
Over 12,500 Clubs
More than 235, 000 members in 100+ Countries
More than 4 million people have benefited

http://www.toastmasters.org

Conduct
Meetings
Meet Weekly
1-1.5 Hours

Leadership
Skills
Organizing & Conducting
Meetings
Club Leadership Roles

Speaking to
Groups
Supportive
Environment
20 ~ 30 People

TOASTMASTERS
PROGRAM

Offer
Constructive
Evaluations
Speech Strengths
Suggestions

Prepared
Speeches
Specified objectives
& Guidelines
Impromptu
Speeches
Think on your feet

At Toastmasters
meeting EVERYBODY
TALKS
- encourages
SELF PACED
participation
PROGRAM you
decide how fast you
to go
LEARN want
BY DOING
- practice, practice and
more practice.
Continuous improvement
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
- encourage experimentation and bring out the
best in its members.

Benefits for members.

Self-improvement
Communication
skills
Leadership skills
Personal growth

Social Opportunities
Network with people
Fellowship and
socializing

Qualification

International
certification
Development paths
defined

Value for Time

1-1.5 hours per
week

Value for Money

Relatively
inexpensive
Monthly magazine

Communication & Leadership

Manuals
1. The Ice Breaker
2. Organize Your Speech
3. Get to the Point
4. How to Say It
5. Your Body Speaks
6. Vocal Variety
7. Research your Topic
8. Get Comfortable with
Visual Aids
9. Persuade with Power
10. Inspire your Audience

1. Listening and
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Leadership
Critical Thinking
Giving Feedback
Time Management
Planning and
implementation
Organizing &
Delegating
Developing your
Facilitation skills
Motivating People
Mentoring
Team Building

Program Overview
Communication Track
Competent
Communicator
(CC)

Advanced
Communicator
Bronze (ACB)

Advanced
Communicator
Silver (ACS)

Advanced
Communicator
Gold (ACG)

Leadership Track

Competent Leader
(CL)

Advanced Leader
Bronze
(ALB)

Advanced Leader
Silver
(ALS)

Leadership Track

DISTINGUISHED
TOASTMASTER
(DTM)

Club Executive
Committee
President
VP Education
VP Membership
VP Public Relations
Secretary
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Immediate Past President

NEW CLUB REGISTRATION USD 125 (Rs. 6,875)

(CLUB CHARTER FEE)
(One Time Payment)
NEW MEMBER FEE (TMI)

USD 20 (Rs. 1,100)

(One Time Payment)

6 MONTHLY
SUBSCRIPTION (TMI)

USD 36 (Rs. 2,000)

CLUB DUES

As decided by the members

(Rs 333 x 6 Months)

Club dues to cover running and administration costs (such as

meeting venue, banner, educational material, refreshments

Toastmasters Clubs in East

India
Salt lake
Kolkata
Toastmasters
Club
TCS Maitree
Kolkata
Toastmasters
Club
City of Joy
Toastmasters
Club

Toastmasters
Club
PWC Kolkata
Toastmasters
Club
ISM(Dhanbad)
Energized
Toastmasters
Club

Toastmasters Club in Eastern

India
IBM Blue Voice &
Lextalk
Toastmasters
Burdwan
Infosys & TCS
Club
Commune
Bhubaneswar
Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club

How to start the club?

Charter Members

Committee
Members
Meetings Per
Month Venue,
Day, Time
Club Sponsors and
Mentors
First time registration
fees (new member fee +
charter fee) for each of
20 members for first 6