How Does Toastmasters Work?
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Adelaide City meeting is made up of 15- 20 members who meet once a fortnight for an hour and a half.
Meetings start and finish on time. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice;
•Conducting Meetings as a Chairman or an MC
•Giving Impromptu speeches of 1 to 2 minutes duration
•Presenting prepared speeches based on projects in the
Competent Communicator Manual:
Toastmasters Competent Communicator Manual |
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Project |
Minutes |
Objective |
| 1 |
The Ice Breaker |
4 - 6 |
Self-introduction to your club |
| 2 |
Organize Your Speech |
5 - 7 |
Organisation/construction |
| 3 |
Get to the Point |
5 - 7 |
Achievement of a purpose |
| 4 |
How to Say It |
5 - 7 |
Precision in word choice |
| 5 |
Your Body Speaks |
5 - 7 |
Gestures & body language |
| Evaluate Your Progress - Part 1 |
| 6 |
Vocal Variety |
5 - 7 |
Voice volume, pitch, rate, quality |
| 7 |
Research Your Topic |
5 - 7 |
Effective use of research |
| 8 |
Get Comfortable with Visual Aids |
5 - 7 |
Effective use of visual aids |
| 9 |
Persuade with Power |
5 - 7 |
Persuasive |
| 10 |
Inspire Your Audience |
8 - 10 |
Inspirational |
| Evaluate Your Progress - Part 2 |
•Offering constructive evaluation
•Leadership opportunities
•Members are supported by each other and experienced Toastmasters such as:
Andris Bilkens BA LLB LP
Distinguished Toastmaster
Past District 73 Governor
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Anna Riggs
Distinguished Toastmaster X3
Past Division Governor
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Stan Blackford
Advanced Toastmaster Gold
Founding Member of SA’s first Toastmaster club
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John Kraws & Louise Probert
John Kraws
Advanced Toastmaster Bronze
Competent Leader
Past President Raconteurs Club
Louise Probert
Raconteur and Business Woman
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