New Member Guide

New Member
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Welcome to Point Mugu Toastmasters Club!
We are excited to have you with us lets get you started
1. Websites: You will have access to two websites and should set up your profile for each. Take some time to
explore both they offer a wealth of information.
a. Point Mugu Toastmasters pointmugu.toastmastersclubs.org (First time out there - logon with your
email and a blank password to get started.)
b. Toastmasters International www.toastmasters.org
2. Meeting Roles will start right away. Refer to Role Duties and Worksheets in this Guide for more information. Be
aware that Point Mugu Toastmasters has modified some of the duties and created extra roles, exercising its
unique character within Toastmasters International. Bring your Competent Leadership manual to every meeting
and get your role signed off by another member!
3. Table Topics: Be Brave volunteer for these quick little speeches! Practice developing your ability to organize
your thoughts quickly and be able to respond successfully to that unexpected question or topic.
4. The Ice Breaker: Plan to do your first Speech Project within your first month (see details in this Guide). For your
Ice Breaker and all other speeches, before the meeting begins provide the Toastmaster of the Day:
a. Speech Title
b. Speech Introduction
c. Speech Time (5 to 7 minutes)
5. The VP of Education creates and manages the clubs weekly agendas. If you want to request a specific role
and/or are ready to be a Speaker, let the VP of Education know. Also please notify VP of Education if you are
NOT going to be able to attend a meeting, as soon as possible.
6. Your Membership Kit includes the first two manuals for earning recognitions. You are free to work through
these at your own pace, although Toastmasters International encourages you to earn at least one educational
recognition per year.
a. Competent Communication guides you through your first 10 speeches.
b. Competent Leadership - features 10 leadership projects that you complete with meeting roles and just a
few more demanding activities.
7. Ask for a Mentor another member who acts as a role model and coach, offering knowledge, insight,
perspective and/or wisdom. Know that you wont be an inconvenience in fact you will be helping another
member fulfill some of their leadership projects in the Competent Leadership manual.
Welcome to Point Mugu Toastmasters! We are thrilled to have you as a new member of our Club.
You will be surprised at the places you will go and the heights you will climb while developing
communication and leadership skills in your supportive and positive learning environment of
fellow Toastmaster friends!

Welcome to Toastmasters!
From: "membership@toastmasters.org" membership@toastmasters.org

Dear Toastmaster,

Welcome and congratulations! We are confident that your experience in Toastmasters will be enjoyable
and beneficial. Your membership payment has been processed.

Your name has just been added to the roster of the following: Point Mugu Toastmasters Club / 00001075

The information on file for you is:
Membership Start Date:
Member Number
Member Name:
Member Address:
Member Email:
Member User Name:

If you ordered a New Member Kit, which includes the Competent Communication Manual (CC) and the
Competent Leadership Manual (CL), it will arrive in the mail shortly.

In the meantime, be sure to visit the Toastmasters International member site:
http://www.toastmasters.org/members where you can access digital resources to get started , shop and
access My Profile . To access these features on our site, simply:
Click Login at the top of our home page.
Click on the Forgot your password link to create your password. Enter your email address and
click Submit.
You will receive an email with your new password. Copy your password, and click on the link to
our website. Type in your email address and paste your new password to login.
Once you have activated your login, you can get started by downloading the digital tools for new
members at: http://www.toastmasters.org/newmember.aspx . Or simply:
Click on the Member Experience tab.
Click on "The New Member" link under Getting Started.
Enjoy Your Speaking Voice, Gestures: Your Body Speaks and Effective Evaluation.
If you are eager to get started, select The Ice Breaker link, which is Project 1 in the CC manual.

For additional information, call Member Services at 949-858-8255 or email us at
membership@toastmasters.org.

Thank you, and again, welcome to Toastmasters!

Sincerely,
Toastmasters International
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A TOASTMASTERS PROMISE
As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I
promise...
To attend club meetings regularly
To prepare all of my speech and leadership projects to the
best of my ability, basing them on projects in the Competent
Communication, Advanced Communication Series or
Competent Leadership manuals
To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments
To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive
evaluations
To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment
necessary for all members to learn and grow
To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so
To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect
and courtesy
To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits
Toastmasters membership offers
To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters
educational and recognition programs
To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the
conduct of all Toastmasters activities
Communication Track Leadership Track
Communication and leadership development
The educational program is the heart of every Toastmasters club. It
provides members with a proven curriculum that develops
communication and leadership skills one step at a time, with many
opportunities for awards and recognition along the way. The
communication and leadership tracks are not mutually exclusive;
you may participate in both at the same time, if you wish.
You progress along each track by working through a series of
manuals, each of which offers a set of carefully crafted projects to
complete.
Each project includes an evaluation guide, which gives club
members an easy way to provide immediate feedback as the
project is completed.
Once you become a member, you can begin the educational
program right away.
Please refer to the following manuals to get you started in both
tracks:
Competent Communication
Competent Leadership
Your Speaking Voice
Effective Evaluation
Gestures: Your Body Speaks
Educational Program
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Communication Track
Talking on track
Members who wish to focus on communication skills begin with the Competent
Communication manual thats included in the New Member Kit. Once they have
completed this manual, they can progress to the Advanced Communication Series.
Competent Communication manual
The 10 speech projects in this manual will help you develop your speaking skills one
step at a time. When you finish all of the projects, you are eligible for Competent
Communicator (CC) recognition. Complete the CC application in the manual and ask
your vice president education to submit it online to World Headquarters. You'll
receive a CC certificate and, if this is your first CC award, two Advanced
Communication Series manuals free of charge.
Advanced Communication Series
After receiving CC recognition, you can work in the Advanced Communication Series manuals, where youll refine
and enhance your speaking skills and become eligible for Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB), Advanced
Communicator Silver (ACS) and Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) recognition. There are 15 manuals, each
containing five speech projects. Many of the manuals are career-oriented. You choose the manuals you want to
complete and the skills you want to learn.
Of course, the Toastmasters educational program only makes sense from a club perspective. Speaking and
leadership skills cannot be learned in isolation; to get the full benefit of the Toastmasters experience, you have to
join a club!
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Leadership Track
Members working in the leadership track learn and practice leadership skills by
serving in club roles.
The Competent Leadership Manual
This is the core of the leadership track. It features 10 projects, which you complete
while serving in various club meeting roles. An evaluator will give you feedback on
each project, helping you to improve. When you complete the manual, you are
eligible for Competent Leader recognition. Complete the CL application in the
manual and ask your vice president education to submit it online to World
Headquarters. You'll receive a CL certificate and, if you wish, World Headquarters
will send your employer a letter about your accomplishment.
The Advanced Leader Program
After earning the CL award you can further refine and develop your leadership skills
by working in the advanced leader program. Members working in this program are
eligible for Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) and Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) recognition.
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WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE 7
By now youve heard speeches by club members and have probably participated
in Table Topics. This is your opportunity to give your first prepared talk and
break the ice.
The best way to begin your speaking experience is to talk about a familiar
subject yourself. Of course, this subject is too broad for a short four- to six-
minute presentation. You must narrow it by selecting three or four interesting
aspects of your life that will give your fellow club members insight and under-
standing of you as an individual. These might include your birthplace, education, or
family. You could explain how you came to be in your present occupation and tell
the audience something about your ambitions. Or you could explain the effect
an incident from your youth has had on your life. One speaker donned hats as she
talked about her life. She wore a chauffeurs hat as she talked about driving her
children to their activities, a firemans hat as she discussed the crises or fires she
encountered daily at her work, and a chefs hat as she told of her love of cooking.
Once you have the highlights of your talk in mind, weave them into a story,
just as if you were telling it to a group of friends. Share significant personal experi-
ences. The more personal your talk, the warmer the relationship will be between
you and the audience.
OPENING, BODY, AND CONCLUSION
Like any good story, your talk needs a clear beginning and ending. Create an
interesting opening sentence that captures the audiences attention. Memorize it,
if necessary, and use it even if a better idea occurs to you just before you speak.
Then devise a good closing and memorize it, too.
A memorized beginning and ending enable you to start and finish your
talk with confidence and ease. In any speech, its best to select a few main points
(three or four at the most) and emphasize them by using examples, stories, or
anecdotes. If you merely state a fact and then continue, most
of your audience will miss the point. You should make a point,
say it again in different words, illustrate the point, and then
state it once more in order to be clearly understood. This is a
good skill to learn. Choose your points and illustrations care-
fully. Too much information may overwhelm the audience.
If you think you will need notes, write a brief speech out-
line on note cards, which you can place on the lectern. Refer to them only when
you need them. Remember, youre speaking, not reading. Many speakers begin
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
For your first speech project, you will
introduce yourself to your fellow club
members and give them some informa-
tion about your background, interests
and ambitions. Practice giving your
speech to friends or family members,
and strive to make eye contact with
some of your audience. You may use
notes during your speech if you wish.
Read the entire project before preparing
your talk.
OBJECTIVES:
To begin speaking before an
audience.
To discover speaking skills you
already have and skills that need
some attention.
Time: Four to six minutes
PROJECT1
THE ICE BREAKER
A memorized beginning
and ending enable you to
start and finish your talk
with confidence and ease.
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by writing out an entire speech, then breaking it into parts, with a key word for each part, and
finally writing just the key words on one note card.
PREPARING YOURSELF
Now the talk is ready, but are you ready to present it? Practice the talk until you are comfortable
with it. You wont need to memorize the body of the talk, since you already know all about the
subject. As mentioned earlier, you should memorize the opening and conclusion.
Present the talk to a family member, a friend, or your Toastmasters mentor. Ask for com-
ments. They may give you some helpful suggestions. If you have an audio recorder, record the
talk and listen to it carefully, making any necessary improvements. Using a recording is one of
the best ways to improving your speaking ability.
Instead of thinking of this presentation as making a speech, think of it as a talk before a
group of friends, sharing information of interest. Dont be afraid of the audience. They have
already experienced the same feelings youre having. They want you to succeed and theyre
eager to help you!
Appearance is important. Be well-groomed and appropriately dressed for your pre-
sentation. When you look right, you feel good about yourself. Youll then forget about your
appearance and concentrate on your talk. You will have increased confidence because you
know youve made a good first impression with the audience.
PRESENTING YOUR TALK
Once youve prepared and practiced your talk, relax. Nervousness is common to every speaker,
no matter how experienced. In fact, you can put this nervous energy to work for you by using
it to add excitement to your delivery. No one is going to notice a little quavering in your voice,
and it will soon disappear anyway as you become involved with what youre saying. (More
information about controlling nervousness appears on page 79.)
While being introduced, take a deep breath and slowly exhale. This will help your voice
sound resonant and natural. Begin by facing the Toastmaster and
saying, Mr. (or Madam) Toastmaster, then face the audience and
say, Ladies and gentlemen or Fellow members and guests
Pause, then begin with your memorized opening.
While speaking, make eye contact with various members of
the audience, first looking directly at one person for a few seconds,
then looking at another, so people feel included in your talk. As you
do this, glance periodically at the timer. If the red light comes on
while youre talking, move smoothly to your conclusion and finish quickly. Observe time limits
whenever you speak.
Dont worry about what to do with your hands. Leave them at your sides if this makes you
more comfortable. Youll have opportunities to practice gestures later.
Finish with your memorized conclusion. Some speakers say thank you at the very end
to signal to the audience that they are finished, but this is not necessary. Instead, after you
say your concluding words, nod at the Toastmaster of the meeting and say, Mr. (or Madam)
Toastmaster and enjoy the applause.
Dont be afraid of the
audience. Think of them
as friends who want you
to succeed and are eager
to help you.
WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE 9
YOUR EVALUATION
After you finish, youll probably begin evaluating yourself even before you return to your seat.
You may think you left out some of the best parts. Every speaker thinks that. Just congratulate
yourself on having delivered your first speech, then write down the things you did well and the
things you want to improve to make your next speech even better.
To supplement your self-evaluation, an experienced club member has been assigned to
evaluate your efforts. Before the meeting begins, give this manual to your evaluator so he or
she may make notes on the evaluation page of this project. This gives you a permanent record
of your progress. If you want the evaluator to observe something in particular, be sure to inform
the evaluator in advance.
Ask other members for additional comments after the meeting (some may give you their
own brief written comments during the meeting). All of these comments may not be useful to
you, but you should consider them carefully. Remember, each evaluation is an opinion of how
that person perceived you and your presentation. These opinions usually (but not always) will
be helpful to your self-development.
SPEAKERS CHECKLIST
Bring this manual to the meeting whenever you are scheduled to speak.
Review your presentation with your mentor.
Discuss any special points with your evaluator before giving the speech.
Give the evaluator your manual before you speak, so he or she can make written
comments on your performance.
Have the vice president education initial the Project Completion Record after you
complete each project. This will give you credit toward your Competent Communicator
(CC) certificate.
Dont be discouraged if your evaluator misunderstood your point. Evaluators have
varying degrees of experience in speaking, and evaluation is a learn-by-doing skill, just
as speaking is.
If you have not already done so, read Effective Evaluation. It will help you understand how
to get the most out of the Toastmasters program.
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Title _______________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluator _______________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Note to the Evaluator: In this speech the new member is to introduce himself/herself to the club and begin
speaking before an audience. The speech should have a clear beginning, body, and ending. The speaker has
been advised to use notes if necessary and not to be concerned with gestures. Be encouraging and point out
the speakers strong points while gently and kindly mentioning areas that could be improved. Strive to have
the speaker look forward to giving another speech. Your evaluation should help the speaker feel glad about
joining Toastmasters and presenting this speech. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write answers
to t he questions below.
What strong points does the speaker already have?
How well did the audience get to know the speaker?
Did the speech reflect adequate preparation?
Did the speaker talk clearly and audibly?
Did the speech have a definite opening, body, and conclusion?
Please comment on the speakers use of notes.
What could the speaker have done differently that would have improved the speech?
What did you like about the presentation?
EVALUATION GUIDE FOR THE ICE BREAKER
Pledge
Leading the pledge for your club
The pledge of allegiance, or other recognition of the clubs host country, is an
optional part of club meetings. It is usually delivered by a designated club
member at the beginning of the meeting, and is sometimes combined with the
invocation and/or the thought of the day.
If you are new to Toastmasters and you are nervous about the thought of
speaking in front of people, you can use this role to build confidence while
serving a small but important function for the club.
Before the Meeting
Treat the pledge as you would any other speech memorize it if necessary and
practice delivering it before the meeting.
During the Meeting
Arrive a little early to let the presiding officer know that the function will be
covered for the meeting.
When called on by the Toastmaster, stand up, face the flag and invite the club to join you in the pledge.
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Thought of the Day
Inspire, challenge and motivate!
The thought, an inspiring quotation that sets the tone for the days meeting, is a
welcome option in many clubs. It is usually delivered by a designated club
member at the beginning or the end of the meeting, and is sometimes used as a
replacement for or in combination with an invocation or pledge of allegiance.
If you are new to Toastmasters and are nervous about the thought of speaking in
front of people, you can use this small but valuable role to build your confidence.
Before the Meeting
Find a meaningful quotation, preferably one that relates to the days theme, and prepare a brief introduction to the
quote. Treat it as you would any other speech craft it carefully and practice delivering it before the meeting.
During the Meeting
If you agree to deliver the thought for a club meeting, arrive a little bit early to let the presiding officer know that the
role will be covered for the meeting.
When called on by the Toastmaster, stand up and deliver your thought of the day to the group.
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Toastmaster
You are the emcee.
The Toastmaster is a meetings director and host. You wont usually be assigned
this role until you are thoroughly familiar with the club and its procedures. If your
clubs customs vary from those described here, ask your mentor or the club vice
president education (VPE) for pointers well before the meeting.
Begin preparing for your role several days in advance. You can use the
Toastmaster's Check List to help you prepare. Youll need to know who will fill the
other meeting roles and if a theme is planned for the meeting. Youll also need an
up-to-date meeting agenda. Get this information from your VPE.
Next, contact the general evaluator and make sure youre both working from the
same agenda. Ask the general evaluator to call other members of the evaluation team speech evaluators,
Topicsmaster, timer, grammarian, Ah-Counter and remind them of their responsibilities. Remember, as the
director, youre responsible for ensuring all of the meetings players know their parts and hit their marks.
To help the Topicsmaster, create a list of program participants already assigned a speaking role so he or she can
call on others first.
As the Toastmaster, youll introduce each speaker. If a speaker will not write his or her own introduction, you will
write it. Introductions must be brief and carefully planned. Contact speakers several days before the meeting to ask
about:
Speech topic and title
Manual and project title
Assignment objectives
Speakers personal objectives
Delivery time
You need all of these elements to create your introductions. Remember to keep the introductions between 30-60
seconds in length.
For more information about introductions see When Youre the Introducer (Item 1167E) and The Better Speaker
Series module Creating an Introduction (Item 277).
Of course, you want to avoid awkward interruptions or gaps in meeting flow so your last preparation step before the
meeting is to plan remarks you can use to make smooth transitions from one portion of the program to another.
You may not need them, but you should be prepared for the possibility of awkward periods of silence.
The Big Show
On meeting day, show up early. Youll need time to make sure the stage is set for a successful meeting. To start,
check with each speaker as they arrive to see if they have made any last-minute changes to their speeches such
as changing the title.
You and the speakers will need quick and easy access to the lectern. Direct the speakers to sit near the front of the
room and make sure they leave a seat open for you near the front.
When its time to start the program, the club president calls the meeting to order. Sometimes he or she will make
announcements, introduce guests or conduct other club business before introducing you.
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When youre introduced, the president will wait until you arrive at the lectern before being seated. (This is why you
should sit at the front of the room.)
Pay attention to the time. You are responsible for beginning and ending the meeting on time. You may have to
adjust the schedule during the meeting to accomplish this. Make sure each meeting segment adheres to the
schedule. If time allows, you can make some brief remarks about Toastmasters educational program for the
benefit of guests and new members before you move forward with the introductions:
Introduce the general evaluator as you would any speaker. Remain standing near the lectern after your
introduction until the speaker has assumed control of the lectern, then be seated. The general evaluator will
introduce the other members of the evaluation team.
Introduce the Topicsmaster as you would any speaker. Remain standing near the lectern after your
introduction until the speaker has assumed control of the lectern, then be seated.
In some clubs it is customary for the Toastmaster and the person assuming control of the lectern to exchange a
handshake. This isnt required, but its sometimes done to help new members recognize when control of the lectern
passes from the Toastmaster to the speaker and vice versa.
After the Table Topics session has concluded, most clubs begin the speaking program. Introduce each speaker in
turn.
You will lead the applause before and after the Table Topics session, each speaker and the general evaluator.
When each presenter has finished, you return to the lectern so the speaker can be seated and you can begin your
next introduction.
At the conclusion of the speaking program, request the timers report and vote for the best speaker, if your club
offers this award.
Briefly reintroduce the general evaluator.
While votes are being tallied, invite comments from guests and announcements (such as verification of next weeks
program).
Present trophies or ribbons as practiced by your club.
Request the thought for the day if your club provides for this. Be sure to find out when your club does this during a
meeting. Many clubs end on this note while others prefer to begin a meeting with this thought in mind.
Adjourn the meeting, or if appropriate, return control to the club president.
Serving as Toastmaster is an excellent way to practice many valuable skills as you strive to make the meeting one
of the clubs best. Preparation is key to your success.
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Grammarian
The syntax sentinel
Before the Meeting
One benefit of Toastmasters is that it helps people improve their grammar and
word use. Being grammarian also provides an exercise in expanding listening
skills. You have several responsibilities: to introduce new words to members, to
comment on language usage during the course of the meeting, and to provide
examples of eloquence.
Several days before the meeting, select a "word of the day" (if this is done in your
club):
It should be a word that will help members increase their vocabulary a
word that can be incorporated easily into everyday conversation but is
different from the way people usually express themselves.
Adjectives and adverbs are more adaptable than nouns or verbs, but feel
free to select your own special word.
Print your word, its part of speech (adjective, adverb, noun, verb) and a brief definition in letters large enough
to be seen from the back of the room.
Prepare a sentence showing how the word is used.
Also, prepare a brief explanation of the duties of the grammarian for the benefit of the guests.
At the Meeting
Before the meeting begins, place your visual aid at the front of the room where everyone can see it. Also get a
blank piece of paper and pen ready to make notes, or get a copy of the grammarians log, if your club has one,
from the sergeant at arms.
When introduced:
Announce the word of the day, state its part of speech, define it, use it in a sentence and ask that anyone
speaking during any part of the meeting use it.
Briefly explain the role of the grammarian.
Throughout the meeting, listen to everyones word usage. Write down any awkward use or misuse of the language
(incomplete sentences, sentences that change direction in midstream, incorrect grammar or malapropisms) with a
note of who erred. For example, point out if someone used a singular verb with a plural subject. One in five
children wear glasses should be one in five children wears glasses. Note when a pronoun is misused. No one in
the choir sings better than her should be No one in the choir sings better than she.
Write down who used the word of the day (or a derivative of it) and note those who used it correctly or incorrectly.
When called on by the general evaluator during the evaluation segment:
Stand by your chair and give your report.
Try to offer the correct usage in every instance of misuse (instead of merely announcing that something was
wrong).
Report on creative language usage and announce who used the word of the day (or a derivative of it) correctly
or incorrectly.
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Ah-Counter
Helping members off their crutches
The purpose of the Ah-Counter is to note any word or sound used as a crutch by
anyone who speaks during the meeting. Words may be inappropriate
interjections, such as and, well, but, so and you know. Sounds may be ah, um or
er. You should also note when a speaker repeats a word or phrase such as I, I
or This means, this means. These words and sounds can be annoying to
listeners. The Ah-Counter role is an excellent opportunity to practice your
listening skills.
Several days before the meeting, use the information in A Toastmaster Wears
Many Hats or in the appendix of the Competent Communication manual to
prepare a brief explanation of the duties of the Ah-Counter for the benefit of
guests.
When you arrive at the meeting, bring a pen and blank piece of paper for notes, or locate a blank copy of the Ah-
Counters log, if your club has one, from the sergeant at arms.
The president will call the meeting to order and introduce the Toastmaster who will, in turn, introduce you and the
other meeting participants. When youre introduced, explain the role of the Ah-Counter. Some clubs levy small fines
on members who do or do not do certain things. (For example, members are fined who use filler words or are not
wearing their Toastmasters pin to the meeting. A fine is usually about five cents, acting more as a friendly reminder
than a punishment.) If your club levies fines, explain the fine schedule.
Throughout the meeting, listen to everyone for sounds and long pauses used as fillers and not as a necessary part
of sentence structure. Write down how many filler sounds or words each person used during all portions of the
meeting.
When youre called on by the general evaluator during the evaluation segment, stand by your chair and give your
report.
After the meeting is adjourned, give your completed report to the treasurer for collection of fines if this tradition
applies to your club.
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Ah/Grammarian Usage Chart for Date: __________________

NAME AHS
GRAMMAR
(Good and Could Improve)
OFW*

*OTHER FILLER WORDS
NAME: WHO SAID:
LISTENER QUIZ SHEET
Timer
One of the skills Toastmasters practice is expressing a thought within a specific
time. As timer you are responsible for monitoring time for each meeting segment
and each speaker. Youll also operate the timing signal, indicating to each
speaker how long he or she has been talking. Serving as timer is an excellent
opportunity to practice giving instructions and time management something we
do every day.
Heres how to succeed as timer:
Before the meeting, contact the Toastmaster and general evaluator to
confirm which members are scheduled program participants. Then contact
each speaker to confirm the time theyll need for their prepared speech.
On meeting day, retrieve the timing equipment from the sergeant at arms.
Be sure you understand how to operate the stopwatch and signal device,
make certain the timing equipment works and sit where the signal device
can be seen by all.
The Toastmaster of the meeting will usually call on you to explain the timing rules and demonstrate the signal
device.
Throughout the meeting, listen carefully to each program participant and signal them. Generally, Table Topics
speakers should be +/- 15 seconds of allowed time; prepared speakers must be +/- 30 seconds. However,
these times may vary from club to club. In addition, signal the chairman, Toastmaster and Topicsmaster with
red when they have reached their allotted or agreed-upon time. Record each participants name and time
used.
When youre called to report by the Topicsmaster, Toastmaster or general evaluator, announce the speakers
name and the time taken. Mention those members who are eligible for awards if your club issues awards.
After the meeting, return the stopwatch and timing signal device to the sergeant at arms. Give the completed
timers report to the secretary so he or she can record it in the minutes (if this is done in your club).
Take on this role and the new habits formed will serve you well in your private life and your career. People
appreciate a speaker, friend or employee who is mindful of time frames and deadlines.
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Timer Report for Toastmaster Meeting Dated: _______

SPEAKERS: (Usually 5-7 min.)

#1 Time: _______
#2 Time: _______
#3 Time: _______

TABLE TOPICS: (1-2 min.)

#1 Time: _______
#2 Time: _______
#3 Time: _______
#4 Time: _______
#5 Time: _______
#6 Time: _______

EVALUATORS: (2-3 min.)

#1 Time: _______
#2 Time: _______
#3 Time: _______

GENERAL EVALUATOR: (2-3 min.)

Time: _______
General Evaluator
Improving the process
while overseeing the execution.
Dont worry; theres no capital punishment during Toastmasters meetings.
Unless, of course, the grammarian is in a bad mood.
If you think of a club meeting as a project, then you can see the general
evaluator as a kind of project manager. As GE, your responsibilities include:
Ensuring the speech and leadership project evaluators know their responsibilities
Supervising the timer, grammarian and Ah-Counter
Evaluating everything that takes place during the club meeting
Making sure each activity is performed correctly
Several days before the meeting, contact the person who will be Toastmaster of the meeting and confirm the
meeting program. You should also develop a checklist to follow during the meeting so you dont have to keep all
the details in your head. Some clubs have a prepared checklist. If your club doesnt have one, ask the Toastmaster
to help you create your own checklist.
When discussing the meeting program with the Toastmaster, ask what evaluation format to use. Typically, an
evaluator is assigned to an individual, but sometimes evaluations are done by panels. The general evaluator may
set up any evaluation procedure he or she chooses, but it should fit into the meeting program. Remember, too, that
every evaluation must be brief and complete. Review the Effective Evaluation manual for different evaluation
formats.
Youll also need to contact members serving as:
Timer
Grammarian
Ah-Counter
Individual evaluators
Remind them of their assignments, and brief evaluators on their responsibilities, the members they will evaluate
and the evaluation format to use. Make sure the evaluators understand that evaluation is a positive, helping act that
enables fellow Toastmasters to develop their skills. Point out that an evaluation should enhance the speakers self-
esteem and encourage evaluators to prepare thoroughly for their role. Recommend that they call the member
theyve been assigned to evaluate to discuss specific project objectives.
Your final task before the meeting is to prepare a brief verbal explanation detailing:
The purpose, techniques and benefits of evaluation so guests and new members will better understand the
function of evaluations.
How evaluation is a positive experience designed to help people overcome flaws and reinforce good habits in
their presentations.
On meeting day:
Arrive early.
Make sure all evaluators are present and that they have the appropriate speaker or leaders manual.
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If an evaluator is absent, consult with the vice president education and arrange for a substitute.
Ask each evaluator if he or she has any questions about the project objectives to be evaluated, verify each
speakers time and notify the timer if there are any changes.
Take your seat near the back of the room. This will ensure you have a good view of the meeting and all its
participants.
The Toastmaster of the meeting usually introduces the general evaluator before the Table Topics portion of the
meeting. But your club may have a different order for introductions, so check with the Toastmaster or VPE before
the meeting if youre not sure when youll be introduced.
When youre introduced:
Stand by your chair and deliver the explanation you prepared.
Identify the grammarian, Ah-Counter and timer and have these members briefly state the purpose of their jobs.
Request the word of the day, if your club has one, from the grammarian and then be seated.
During the meeting, use your checklist and take notes on everything that happens (or doesnt, but should). For
example: Is the clubs property (e.g. trophies, banner, educational material) properly displayed? Were there
unnecessary distractions that could have been avoided? Did the meeting, and each segment of it, begin and end
on time?
Study each participant on the program, from the person giving the invocation or thought for the day to the last
report by the timer. Look for good and less than desirable examples of preparation, organization, delivery,
enthusiasm, observation and general performance of duties. When its time to begin the evaluation portion of the
meeting, the Toastmaster will introduce you, again. This time, youll go to the lectern and introduce each evaluator.
After each recitation, thank the evaluator for his or her efforts.
Finally, give your general evaluation of the meeting:
Use your checklist and the notes you took during the meeting.
Phrase your evaluation so it is helpful, encouraging and motivates club members to implement the
suggestions.
You may wish to comment on the quality of evaluations. Were they positive, upbeat, helpful? Did they point the
way to improvement?
When youve completed your evaluation, return control of the meeting to the Toastmaster.
Being general evaluator is a big responsibility and it is integral to the success of every single club member. People
join Toastmasters because they have a goal they want to learn something. The club is where they learn. If the
learning environment isnt focused and fun, members wont learn what they joined to learn. Your observations and
suggestions help ensure the club is meeting the goals and needs of each member.
And what do you get out of the deal? You get the chance to practice and improve your skills in critical thinking,
planning, preparation and organization, time management, motivation and team building!
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POINT MUGU TOASTMASTERS GENERAL EVALUATOR'S REPORT

~ WERE GUESTS/MEMBERS GREETED BY THE MEMBERS? _________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ DID THE MEETING START ON TIME? ______________________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ WERE THE BANNER AND FLAG DISPLAYED? _________________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ WERE THERE GUEST PACKETS AVAILABLE? _________________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ DID THE PRESIDING OFFICER GREET THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS? _____________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ WAS THE MISSION OF THE CLUB READ/RECITED? ___________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ WAS THERE A WORD OF THE DAY? ________________________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ DID THE MEETING RUN SMOOTHLY? _______________________________________ YES NO
COMMENTS:
~ COMMENT ON GENERAL QUALITY OF SPEECHES: (Caution: Do not reevaluate the speakers)

~ COMMENT ON GENERAL QUALITY OF TABLE TOPICS:

~ COMMENT ON GENERAL QUALITY OF EVALUATIONS: (Did they contain positive input and areas to improve?)

~ WHAT ASSIGNED DUTIES SEEM TO NEED IMPROVEMENT?

~ WHAT ASSIGNED DUTIES WERE DONE PARTICULARLY WELL?

~ OTHER GENERAL COMMENTS: (END ON A POSITIVE NOTE)

Meeting Speaker
Show your vocal verve!
No doubt youve guessed that the speaking program is the center of every
Toastmasters meeting. After all, whats Toastmasters without the talking? But
members dont just stand up and start yakking. They use the guidelines in the
Competent Communication (CC) manual and the Advanced Communication
Series (ACS) manuals to fully prepare their presentations.
The CC manual speeches usually last 5-7 minutes. ACS manual project
speeches are 5-7 minutes or longer depending upon the assignment.
Every speaker is a role model and club members learn from one anothers
speeches. Prepare and rehearse to ensure you present the best speech
possible. Dont insult your fellow club members by delivering a poorly prepared
speech. However, its also true that no speech is perfect. So, get out there and
try! Heres what to do:
Check your clubs meeting schedule regularly to find out when youre
assigned to speak. Begin working on the speech at least a week in advance. That way, you have enough time
to devote to research, organization and rehearsal.
If you dont write your own speech introduction, make sure the Toastmaster of the meeting prepares a
good one for you.
Several days before the meeting, ask the general evaluator for your evaluators name. Talk with your
evaluator about the speech youll give. Discuss your speech goals and personal concerns. Let your evaluator
know where you believe your speech ability needs strengthening, so he or she can pay special attention to
those aspects of your presentation. Remember to bring your manual to the meeting.
You should arrive at the meeting early to check the microphone, lighting and anything else that could
malfunction and ruin your talk. Give your manual to your evaluator before the meeting starts and discuss any
last-minute issues with him or her. Sit near the front of the room and carefully plan your approach to the
lectern and your speech opening.
During the meeting, give your full attention to the speakers at the lectern. Dont study your speech notes
while someone else is talking. When youre introduced, smoothly and confidently leave your chair and walk to
the lectern. After your speech, wait for the Toastmaster to return to the lectern, then return to your seat. Listen
intently during your evaluation for helpful hints that will assist in building better future talks.
After the meeting, reclaim your manual from your evaluator. Discuss any questions you may have
concerning your evaluation to clarify and avoid any misinterpretations.
Finally, have the vice president education (VPE) initial the Project Completion Record in the back of
your manual.
Youll enjoy a growing sense of confidence as you repeat these steps with new speech projects. Dont be afraid to
do the work, enjoy the applause and reap the educational benefits. Your courage will be rewarded!
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Topicsmaster
The extemporaneous educator
With TABLE TOPICS, the Topicsmaster gives members who arent assigned
a speaking role the opportunity to speak during the meeting. The Topicsmaster
challenges each member with a subject, and the speaker responds with a one- to
two-minute impromptu talk.
Some people underestimate the Topicsmaster roles importance. Not only does it
provide you with an opportunity to practice planning, preparation, organization,
time management and facilitation skills; your preparation and topic selection help
train members to quickly organize and express their thoughts in an impromptu
setting.
Preparation is the key to leading a successful Table Topics session:
Several days before the meeting, check with the Toastmaster to find out if a
theme meeting is scheduled. If so, prepare topics reflecting that theme.
Confirm who the prepared speakers, evaluators and general evaluator will
be so you can call on other members at the meeting to respond first. You can call on program participants
(speakers last) at the end of the topics session if time allows.
Select subjects and questions that allow speakers to offer opinions. Dont make the questions too long or
complicated and make sure they dont require specialized knowledge.
Phrase questions so the speakers clearly understand what you want them to talk about.
Remember, too, that your job is to give others a chance to speak, so keep your own comments short.
Table Topics usually begins after the prepared speech presentations, but there are variations from club to club. Ask
the Toastmaster or vice president education if youre unsure of when your portion of the meeting begins.
When the Toastmaster introduces you, walk to the lectern and assume control of the meeting:
Briefly state the purpose of Table Topics and mention any theme.
If your club has a word of the day, encourage speakers to use that word in their response.
Be certain everyone understands the maximum time they have for their response and how the timing device
works (if the timer hasnt already done so).
Then begin the program:
Give each speaker a different topic or question and call on speakers at random.
Avoid going around the room in the order in which people are sitting.
Dont ask two people the same thing unless you specify that each must give opposing viewpoints.
State the question briefly then call on a respondent.
You may wish to invite visitors and guests to participate after they have seen one or two members responses.
But let visitors know they are free to decline if they feel uncomfortable.
Watch your total time. You may need to adjust the number of questions so your segment ends on time. Even if your
portion started late, try to end on time to avoid the total meeting running overtime.
If your club presents a best Table Topics speaker award:
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Ask the timer at the end of the Table Topics session to report those eligible for the award. Though the times
vary among clubs, generally a participant is disqualified for stopping 15 seconds prior to the allowed time or
speaking 15 seconds beyond the allowed limit.
Ask members to vote for best Table Topics speaker and pass their votes to the sergeant at arms or vote
counter.
If your club has a Table Topics evaluator, ask for his or her report and then return control of the meeting to the
Toastmaster.
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TABLE TOPICSSpeaker
The articulate ad-libber
Most of the talking we do every day simple conversation is impromptu
speaking. Yet for some members, TABLE TOPICSis the most challenging
part of a Toastmasters meeting.
Table Topics continues a long-standing Toastmasters tradition every member
speaks at a meeting. But its about more than just carrying on an anxiety-ridden
tradition. Table Topics is about developing your ability to organize your thoughts
quickly and respond to an impromptu question or topic.
Table Topics usually begins after the prepared speech presentations. The
Toastmaster of the meeting will introduce the Topicsmaster who will walk to the
lectern and assume control of the meeting. The Topicsmaster will give a brief
description of the purpose of Table Topics and mention if the topics will carry a
theme.
The Topicsmaster will state the question or topic briefly and then call on a respondent. Each speaker receives a
different topic or question and participants are called on at random.
When youre asked to respond to a topic, stand next to your chair and give your response. Your response should
last one to two minutes.
Now, take a deep breath and get ready to be remarkable!
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Evaluator
People join Toastmasters to improve their speaking and leadership skills, and
these skills are improved with the help of evaluations. Members complete
projects in the Competent Communication and Competent Leadership
manuals and you may be asked to evaluate their work. At some point, everyone
is asked to participate by providing an evaluation. You will provide both verbal
and written evaluations for speakers using the guide in the manual. Youll
always give a written evaluation for leadership roles, though verbal
evaluations for leaders are handled differently from club to club. Sometimes
verbal evaluations are given during the meeting and sometimes they are given
privately, after the meeting. Check with your vice president education (VPE)
or the Toastmaster if youre not sure of your clubs method.
Several days before the meeting, review the Effective Evaluation manual. Talk
with the speaker or leader youve been assigned to evaluate and find out which
manual project they will present. Review the project goals and what the speaker or leader hopes to achieve.
Evaluation requires careful preparation if the speaker or leader is to benefit. Study the project objectives as well
as the evaluation guide in the manual. Remember, the purpose of evaluation is to help people develop their
speaking or leadership skills in various situations. By actively listening, providing reinforcement for their
strengths and gently offering useful advice, you motivate members to work hard and improve. When you show the
way to improvement, youve opened the door to strengthening their ability.
When you arrive at the meeting, speak briefly with the general evaluator to confirm the evaluation session format.
Then retrieve the manual from the speaker or leader and ask one last time if he or she has any specific goals in
mind.
Record your impressions in the manual, along with your answers to the evaluation questions. Be as objective as
possible. Remember that good evaluations may give new life to discouraged members and poor evaluations may
dishearten members who tried their best. Always provide specific methods for improving and present them in a
positive manner.
If youre giving a verbal evaluation, stand and speak when introduced. Though you may have written lengthy
responses to manual evaluation questions, dont read the questions or your responses. Your verbal evaluation time
is limited. Dont try to cover too much in your talk; two or three points is plenty.
Begin and end your evaluation with a note of encouragement or praise. Commend a successful speech or
leadership assignment and describe specifically how it was successful. Dont allow the speaker or leader to remain
unaware of a valuable asset such as a smile or a sense of humor. Likewise, dont permit the speaker or leader to
remain ignorant of a serious fault: if it is personal, write it but dont mention it aloud. Give the speaker or leader
deserved praise and tactful suggestions in the manner you would like to receive them.
After the meeting, return the manual to the speaker or leader. Add another word of encouragement and answer any
questions the member may have.
By giving feedback, you are personally contributing to your fellow members improvement. Preparing and
presenting evaluations is also an opportunity for you to practice your listening, critical thinking, feedback and
motivation skills. And when the time comes to receive feedback, youll have a better understanding of the process.
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PERSONAL EVALUATI ON CHECKLI ST
POI NTS FOR COMMENDATI ON & RECOMMENDATI ON
(use examples where possible in your evaluation)
Note: Recommendations are practical, helpful, positive and encouraging; assisting the speaker in improvement.
Be sensitive to the feelings and needs of speaker, yet be inspirational and encouraging.

SPEECH
q Volume (good projection, vibrant)
q Pitch (varied)
q Quality (enthusiastic, passionate)
q Articulation/pronunciation (clear, crisp, controlled)
q Rate (smooth, deliberate)
q Vocal variety (conveys emotion, natural, animation) & voice control
q Volume
q Sincerity
q Use of pauses (for effect, to allow listeners to digest information)
q Manner (directness, assurance and enthusiasm)
q Grammar
q Word selection and explaining technical terms/jargon

BODY LANGUAGE
q Posture/stance (confident, relaxed)
q Gestures (natural, meaningful, lively, precise, enhanced message)
q Body movements (animated, graceful, purposeful, any distracting or repetitious movements)
q Facial expressions (friendly, natural, appropriate to speech content)
q Eye contact (no set pattern, established bonds with listeners, encompassed everyone)
q Dress (appropriate, confident)
q Use of props/visual aids (effective, added to content)

TALK DEVELOPMENT
q Opening (clear, interesting), body, close easy to follow and understand (well constructed)
q Conclusion reinforced body; climactic
q Organization (clear, simple) + support material (examples etc) directly contributed to the message. Key ideas were few in number and
introduced systematically. Logically written and presented
q Smoothness
q Correct grammar
q Spontaneity
q Flexibility
q Used descriptive language
q Original ideas used and portrayed
q Used word-pictures (effectively, memorable) selecting the right words for communicating the message

EFFECTIVENESS
q Held audiences attention audience was interested and well-informed of new ideas
q Audience response (attentiveness, laughter, interest)
q Achievement of purpose/objectives
q Creation of excitement, suspense, twist
q Originality of thoughts and material
q Showed research of topic
q Used personal experience
q Use of notes and lectern (appropriate, unobtrusive)
q Spoke to the topic/objectives
q Well-prepared and well-rehearsed
q Spoken within allotted time
q Um/Ahs/Hesitations
q Confident/control of nervousness
q Overall message was clear and called the audience to an action
q Easy to relate to audiences everyday lives and showed how it can help
q Persuasiveness
q The speech evoked a reaction (inspire, uplift, humour, satisfaction)

OTHER
q Topic selection (suited speaker, audience, time available)
q Addressed the chairman at start and close appropriately
q A speech to remember?

Credits: Competent Leadership Projects 1, 2, 3, 8
Developed by Wendy Betteridge, Spinnaker Toastmasters Club 7868
Division E Evaluation Champion 2004
Evaluation Sheet Template
Mr/Madam Chairman/Contest Chair, fellow Toastmasters, ladies and gentlemen
Evaluation contest criteria
Analysis clear, focused (40)
Technique sympathetic, sensitive, motivational (15)
Commendations and Recommendations positive, specific, helpful (30)
Summary concise, encouraging (15)
1. Its a pleasure to evaluate _____________s talk about _____________________
____________________________________________________________________
2. Ill remember _____________s opening because
From here s/he _______________________________________________________
I liked ______________________________________________________________
He/she ended strongly by _______________________________________________
3. I have two/three recommendations that ____________ might think about that I
believe would make his/her future speeches even better.
Recommendation Example How/why?
1.
2.
3.
4. Even without these in his/her speech today, ___________s strongest point was
5. In summary, here is a speech that (commend)
It could have been improved by (recommend)
But it worked because
Developed by Wendy Betteridge, Spinnaker Toastmasters Club 7868
Division E Evaluation Champion 2004
Things to look out for
C/R Highlights / anecdotes / illustrations
Beginning
Ending call to
action
Relate to our
everyday life -
how it will help us
Message
Purpose
Persuasion
Greatest strength
Voice control
projection
High/low
Pause/pace
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Gestures - big
Stance
Confidence
Enthusiasm
Emotional
response
Humility
Word pictures
rich images
Props visual
aids
Use of notes
Head
Heart
Heavy duty
Humour
MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT RECORD
Member Achievement Record for:
___________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME
Use this form to track your progress in Toastmasters educational programs. By recording manual completions
and other activities, you can monitor progress toward the CC, ACB, ACS, ACG, CL, ALB, ALS and DTM awards.
My club has assigned a mentor to help me. My mentor is:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST NAME FIRST NAME EMAIL ADDRESS
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (DAY)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER (EVENING)
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP TRACKS
The Toastmasters educational program consists of two tracks: a communication track and a lead ership track. You can participate
in both tracks at the same time or choose just one to start. Both tracks provide recognition for specic accomplishments. The
diagram below shows the award progression in each track. Following pages provide more detail.
Advanced
Communicator
Bronze
Advanced
Communicator
Silver
Advanced
Communicator
Gold
Advanced
Leader Bronze
Competent
Communicator
Competent
Leader
Advanced
Leader Silver
LEADERSHIP TRACK
DTM
New
Member
COMMUNICATION TRACK
Competent
Communicator
AND
COMMUNICATION TRACK
Competent Communicator (CC)
To be eligible for this award, a member must have completed the 10 speeches in the Competent Communication manual.
Check the appropriate box below after you complete each project.
For details see the CC award application in your manual. Also available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Use the CC application to apply for your award, not this record!

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)
To be eligible for this award, a member must have:
` Achieved Competent Communicator award
` Completed two Advanced Communication Series manuals
For details see the AC awards application in your manual. Also available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS)
` Achieved Advanced Communicator Bronze award
(or achieved Able Toastmaster or Advanced Toastmaster Bronze award)
` Completed two additional advanced manuals
` Conducted any two presentations from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG)
` Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver award
(or achieved Able Toastmaster Bronze or Advanced Toastmaster Silver award)
` Completed two additional advanced manuals
` Conducted a presentation from the Success/Leadership Series, Success/Communication Series or a Youth Leadership
` Coached a new member with the rst three speech projects
The Entertaining Speaker (226A)
This manual includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining or dramatic speech, where to nd
material, how to make an audience laugh and what to do when youre asked to speak after dinner.

1 2 3 4 5
Speaking To Inform (226B)
The projects in this manual will help you give informative and interesting speeches. Topics covered include the
demonstration talk, the fact-nding report, the abstract concept and resources for informing.

1 2 3 4 5
Public Relations (226C)
This complete guide to preparing and delivering dierent types of public relations speeches will help you give
goodwill speeches, appear on a radio talk show, speak under re and give a crisis management speech.

1 2 3 4 5
Facilitating Discussion (226D)
This manual oers guidance in presenting workshop and conference presentations. Role-playing and problem-
solving sessions are also covered. This manual is a must for managers, trainers, teachers and administrators.

1 2 3 4 5
Specialty Speeches (226E)
Speakers must be able to speak in many situations and this manual will help. Types of speeches covered include
impromptu speeches, sales presentations, introductions, inspirational speeches and oral interpretations.

1 2 3 4 5
Speeches by Management (226F)
This manual will help you successfully handle a variety of speaking situations managers encounter in their work
environment. Subjects covered include briengs, technical speeches, motivational talks and confrontations.

1 2 3 4 5
The Professional Speaker (226G)
This manual is a complete guide to becoming a professional speaker. Subjects covered include speaking as a
company representative and speaking for pay.

1 2 3 4 5
Technical Presentations (226H)
The projects in this manual will help you prepare and present briengs, proposals, technical papers and enhance
a technical talk with the Internet.

1 2 3 4 5
Persuasive Speaking (226I)
The ability to inuence and persuade others to accept your ideas, products or services is vital. The projects in this
manual are all designed to help you develop excellent persuasive techniques and expand your presentation skills.

1 2 3 4 5
Communicating on Video (226J)
Television presentations dier from other presentations, and they require special considerations. With this manual youll
learn to present editorials, appear as a guest on a talk show, conduct a press conference and use television to train.

1 2 3 4 5
Storytelling (226K)
Everyone loves a story. Types of stories covered in this manual include the folk tale, the personal story, stories
with morals, the touching story and the historical story.

1 2 3 4 5
Interpretive Reading (226L)
This manual will help you develop your interpretive reading skills. The projects include presenting stories, poetry,
monodramas, plays and oratorical speeches.

1 2 3 4 5
Interpersonal Communication (226M)
Topics covered include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to improved
performance and expressing dissatisfaction eectively.

1 2 3 4 5
Special Occasion Speeches (226N)
Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, roasting someone and presenting and accepting awards.

1 2 3 4 5
Humorously Speaking (226O)
Audiences love to laugh. This manual shows you how to use humorous stories and jokes throughout your speech to
grab and keep listeners attention and illustrate your points. You also learn how to give an entirely humorous speech.

1 2 3 4 5
Use the Advanced Communicator (AC) application to apply for your award, not this record!
LEADERSHIP TRACK
Competent Leader (CL)
To be eligible for this award, a member must have completed the 10 projects in the Competent Leadership manual. Check
the appropriate box below after you complete each project.
For details see the CL award application in your manual. Also available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Use the CL application to apply for your award, not this record!

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)
` Achieved Competent Leader award
` Achieved Competent Communicator award (or Competent Toastmaster award)
` Served at least six months as a club ocer (president, vice president education, vice president membership, vice presi-
dent public relations, secretary, treasurer or sergeant at arms) and participated in the preparation of a Club Success
Plan while serving in this oce
` While a club ocer, participated in a district-sponsored club ocer training program
` Conducted any two programs from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership Excellence Series
For details see the Leadership/Distinguished Toastmaster Awards application. Available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Advanced Leader Silver (ALS)
` Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award (or old Competent Leader award)
` Served a complete term as a district ocer (district governor, lieutenant governor, public relations ocer, secretary,
treasurer, division governor, area governor)
` Completed the High Performance Leadership program
` Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or club coach
For details see the Leadership/Distinguished Toastmaster Awards application. Available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
` Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold award (or Advanced Toastmaster Gold award)
` Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award (or old Advanced Leader award)
Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive. For details see the Leadership/Distinguished
Toastmaster Awards application. Available at www.toastmasters.org/members.
Use the Advanced Communicator (AC) application to apply for your award, not this record!
HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM COACH
Coached a new member with the rst three speech projects:
________________________________________
DATE COMPLETED
__________________________ ________________
NEW MEMBERS NAME DATE
ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
Service as a co-sponsor or mentor (appointed by district governor) of a new club. Name should appear on Application to Organize:
______________________________________________________________________ ________________________
CLUB NAME / CLUB NUMBER CHARTER DATE
Service as a club coach (appointed by district governor) helping an existing club with 12 or fewer members to become a
Distinguished Club. (Assignment form on le at World Headquarters.)
______________________________________________________________________ ________________________
CLUB NAME / CLUB NUMBER APPOINTMENT DATE
CLUB OFFICES HELD
Service from July 1 through December 31 or January 1 through June 30 in the following club oces:
DATE HELPED PREPARE
DATE SERVED DATE ATTENDED TRAINING CLUB SUCCESS PLAN
President ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Vice President Education ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Vice President Membership ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Vice President Public Relations ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Secretary ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Treasurer ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
Sergeant at Arms ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
DATE SERVED
Secretary/Treasurer ______________________________
Public Relations Ocer ______________________________
District Governor ______________________________
Lt. Governor Education and Training ______________________________
Lt. Governor Marketing ______________________________
Division Governor ______________________________
Area Governor ______________________________
DISTRICT OFFICES HELD
DATE PRESENTED
Speechcraft ______________________________
How to Listen Eectively ______________________________
The Art of Eective Evaluation ______________________________
Building Your Thinking Power ______________________________
From Speaker to Trainer ______________________________
SUCCESS/COMMUNICATION
DATE PRESENTED
How to Conduct Productive Meetings ______________________________
Parlimentary Procedure in Action ______________________________
Building Your Leadership Power ______________________________
Improving Your Management Skills ______________________________
SUCCESS/LEADERSHIP
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
________________________ _______________________
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS DATE COMPLETED
THE SUCCESSFUL CLUB SERIES
DATE PRESENTED
The Moments of Truth ______________________________
Finding New Members for Your Club ______________________________
Evaluate to Motivate ______________________________
Closing the Sale ______________________________
Creating the Best Club Climate ______________________________
Meeting Roles and Responsibilities ______________________________
Mentoring ______________________________
Keeping the Commitment ______________________________
Going Beyond our Club ______________________________
How to be a Distinguished Club ______________________________
The Toastmasters Education System ______________________________
THE BETTER SPEAKER SERIES
DATE PRESENTED
Beginning Your Speech ______________________________
Concluding Your Speech ______________________________
Controlling Your Fear ______________________________
Impromptu Speaking ______________________________
Selecting Your Topic ______________________________
Know Your Audience ______________________________
Organizing Your Speech ______________________________
Creating an Introduction ______________________________
Preparation and Practice ______________________________
Using Body Language ______________________________
THE LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE SERIES
DATE PRESENTED
Building a Team ______________________________
Delegate to Empower ______________________________
Developing a Mission ______________________________
Giving Eective Feedback ______________________________
Goal Setting and Planning ______________________________
Motivating People ______________________________
Resolving Conict ______________________________
Service and Leadership ______________________________
The Leader as a Coach ______________________________
The Visionary Leader ______________________________
Values and Leadership ______________________________
Competent Communicator (CC) Award _____________________________________
DATE CC RECEIVED
Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) Award _____________________________________
DATE ACB RECEIVED
Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) Award _____________________________________
DATE ACS RECEIVED
Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) Award _____________________________________
DATE ACG RECEIVED
Competent Leader (CL) Award _____________________________________
DATE CL RECEIVED
Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Award _____________________________________
DATE ALB RECEIVED
Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) Award _____________________________________
DATE ALS RECEIVED
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award _____________________________________
DATE DTM RECEIVED
Note: Before applying for Competent Communicator, (CC), Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB), Advanced Communi cator
Silver (ACS), Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG), Competent Leader (CL), Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB), Advanced
Leader Silver (ALS), or Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) awards, review the appropriate application form to ensure that
all requirements have been met as given. Then complete the form and send it to World Headquarters.
AWARDS RECEIVED
P. O. Box 9052 Mission Viejo, CA 92690 USA 949-858-8255 www.toastmasters.org/members
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