Toastmasters

Toastmasters International is a group dedicated to improving communication and leadership skills. The members attend club meetings where they practice their communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. They learn leadership skills by participating in several meeting roles and as club officers.

Educational Program

The Toastmasters educational program consists of two tracks - a communication track and a leadership track. Upon completion of both the communication track and the leadership track, the member is eligible for the Distinguished Toastmaster award.

The Communication Track consists of the following awards:

• Competent Communicator
• Advanced Communicator Bronze
• Advanced Communicator Silver
• Advanced Communicator Gold

The Leadership Track consists of the following awards:

• Competent Leader
• Advanced Leader Bronze
• Advanced Leader Silver

Club Meeting

Basic Parts

The typical Toastmaster meeting consists of three basic parts:

• Prepared speeches
• Evaluations
• Table Topics

Meeting Roles

• Toastmaster
• Grammarian
• Ah-Counter
• Timer
• Speaker
• Table Topicsmaster
• General Evaluator
• Evaluator

Club Officers

• President
• Immediate Past President
• Vice President Education
• Vice President Membership
• Vice President Public Relations
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Sergeant at Arms

External Links

• Toastmasters.org - The official web site for Toastmasters International.
• Toastmasters Wiki