Welcome to Grosvenor Toastmasters You have taken the first step in taking the fear out of public speaking by attending a meeting as a guest at our club. Whatever your goals may be, much of your success in life can depend on your ability to communicate clearly. Toastmasters can help you learn the art of speaking, listening, and thinking - vital skills that promote self-actualization and enhance leadership potential. In Toastmasters you get involved in various aspects of the meetings, from giving speeches to having head table responsibilities. With this experience you will develop and improve a variety of skills. The meeting you have attended will give you an idea of the overall content of our meetings, although I would suggest that you take the time to look through the attached material and other sources of information on Toastmasters to get more background on the benefits of this international organization. In this Package you will find the following information: • What is Toastmasters? • The Benefits of Toastmasters membership • A Brief History of Toastmasters: Toastmasters Then...And Now! • The Mission and Vision of Toastmasters International • Toastmasters Recognition: Communication and Leadership Tracks • ‘The Ice Breaker' - the first of ten speech assignments in the Competent Communication Manual leading Competent Communicator (CC) designation • Grosvenor Toastmasters' 2015/2016 Membership Fee Structure • Toastmasters Membership Application Form With your membership, you will also receive a subscription to the Toastmaster magazine, which has speech improvement ideas, as well as articles on personal development and leadership. Check us out on Facebook and our own website at: http://grosvenortoastmasters.wordpress.com/ Best regards, Javier Fernandez V.P. Membership Grosvenor Toastmasters [email protected]
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Welcome to Grosvenor Toastmasters
You have taken the first step in taking the fear out of public speaking by attending a meeting as a guest at our club. Whatever your goals may be, much of your success in life can depend on your ability to communicate clearly. Toastmasters can help you learn the art of speaking, listening, and thinking - vital skills that promote self-actualization and enhance leadership potential. In Toastmasters you get involved in various aspects of the meetings, from giving speeches to having head table responsibilities. With this experience you will develop and improve a variety of skills. The meeting you have attended will give you an idea of the overall content of our meetings, although I would suggest that you take the time to look through the attached material and other sources of information on Toastmasters to get more background on the benefits of this international organization.
In this Package you will find the following information:
• What is Toastmasters?• The Benefits of Toastmasters membership• A Brief History of Toastmasters: Toastmasters Then...And Now!• The Mission and Vision of Toastmasters International• Toastmasters Recognition: Communication and Leadership Tracks• ‘The Ice Breaker' - the first of ten speech assignments in the Competent Communication
Manual leading Competent Communicator (CC) designation• Grosvenor Toastmasters' 2015/2016 Membership Fee Structure• Toastmasters Membership Application Form
With your membership, you will also receive a subscription to the Toastmaster magazine, which has speech improvement ideas, as well as articles on personal development and leadership. Check us out on Facebook and our own website at: http://grosvenortoastmasters.wordpress.com/
To find a meeting location near you, go to www.toastmasters.org or contact:
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Toastmasters will help you to:Speak and present compellingly.
��Think quickly and clearly.
��Become a strong leader.
��Listen effectively.
You will learn these skills and more in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere.
TOASTMASTERS IS THE ANSWER!
THE BENEFITS OF TOASTMASTERS MEMBERSHIP
�Participation in a unique and proven program for developing your communication and leadership skills.
�A positive and supportive atmosphere in a community of learners.
�The opportunity to find your voice while learning to tell your story with confidence.
�Regular and constructive feedback from other learners as you practice organizing your thoughts and presenting them clearly.
�Experience in leadership development through training and club involvement.
�Unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth.
�Access to a wealth of educational materials and resources on public speaking, listening skills, meeting protocol, the use of technology in presentations, and effective communication in conferences and meetings.
�A free subscription to the Toastmaster, a monthly magazine that provides insights on communication, leadership, club activities and other relevant topics.
SHARE THE BENEFITS YOU GAIN BY �Assisting fellow members in developing their communication and leadership skills while you develop your own.
�Helping your group maintain the Toastmasters standard of excellence in all projects and programs.
�Providing leadership in your club, whether performing meeting roles, assisting on committees or serving as an officer.
�Telling other people about the value of Toastmasters and inviting guests to club meetings.
�Representing the Toastmasters brand in everyday business, social and community situations.
�Making the Toastmasters experience – for yourself as well as others – as enjoyable and worthwhile as possible!
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONALP.O. Box 9052 • Mission Viejo, CA 92690 • USA • Phone: 949-858-8255 • Fax: 949-858-1207
Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award (or achieved Advanced Leader award)
PROJECT 1
Competent Communicat ion 9
The Ice Breaker EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
For your first speech project,you will introduce yourselfto your fellow club membersand give them some informationabout your background, interestsand ambitions. Practice givingyour speech to friends or familymembers, and strive to makeeye contact with some of youraudience.You may use notesduring your speech if you wish.Read the entire project beforepreparing your talk.
OBJECTIVES:
�To begin speaking beforean audience.
�To discover speaking skillsyou already have and skillsthat need some attention.
Time: Four to six minutes
By now you’ve heard speech-es by club members andhave probably participated
in Table Topics. This is youropportunity to give your first pre-pared talk and “break the ice.”The best way to begin your
speaking experience is to talkabout a familiar subject – yourself.Of course, this subject is toobroad for a short four- to six-minute presentation. You mustnarrow it by selecting three orfour interesting aspects of yourlife that will give your fellow clubmembers insight and understand-ing of you as an individual. Thesemight include your birthplace,education or family. You couldexplain how you came to be inyour present occupation and tellthe audience something aboutyour ambitions. Or you couldexplain the effect an incident fromyour youth has had on your life.One speaker donned hats as shetalked about her life. She wore achauffeur’s hat as she talked aboutdriving her children to theiractivities, a fireman’s hat as shediscussed the crises or “fires” sheencountered daily at her work,and a chef ’s hat as she told of herlove of cooking.Once you have the highlights of
your talk in mind, weave theminto a story, just as if you were
telling it to friends around thedinner table. Share significantpersonal experiences. The morepersonal your talk, the warmer therelationship will be between youand the audience.
Opening, Bodyand ConclusionLike any good story, your talkneeds a clear beginning and end-ing. Create an interesting openingsentence that captures the audi-ence’s attention. Memorize it, ifnecessary, and use it even if a bet-ter idea occurs to you just beforeyou speak. Then devise a goodclosing and memorize it, too.A memorized beginning and
ending enable you to start andfinish your talk with confidenceand ease. In any speech, it’s best toselect a few main points (three orfour at the most) and emphasizethem by using examples, storiesor anecdotes. If you merely statea fact and then continue, most ofyour audience will miss the point.You should make a point, say itagain in different words, illustratethe point, and then state it oncemore in order to be clearly under-stood. This is a good skill tolearn. Choose your points andillustrations carefully. Too muchinformation may overwhelmthe audience.
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If you think you will need notes, write a briefspeech outline on note cards, which you can placeon the lectern. Refer to them only when you needthem. Remember, you’re speaking, not reading.Many speakers begin by writing out an entirespeech, then breaking it into parts, with a keyword for each part, and finally writing just thekey words on one note card.
Preparing YourselfNow the talk is ready, but are you ready to presentit? Practice the talk until you are comfortable withit. You won’t need to memorize the body of thetalk, since you already know all about the subject.As mentioned earlier, you should memorize theopening and conclusion.Present the talk to a family member, a friend or
your Toastmasters mentor. Ask for comments.They may give you some helpful suggestions. Ifyou have a tape recorder, record the talk and listento it carefully, making any necessary improvements.Using a tape recorder is one of the best ways toimproving your speaking ability.Instead of thinking of this presentation as
“making a speech,” think of it as a talk before agroup of friends, sharing information of interest.Don’t be afraid of the audience. They have alreadyexperienced the same feelings you’re having. Theywant you to succeed and they’re eager to help you!Appearance is important. Be well-groomed
and appropriately dressed for your presentation.When you look right, you feel good about your-self. You’ll then forget about your appearance andconcentrate on your talk. You will have increasedconfidence because you know you’ve made a goodfirst impression with the audience.
Presenting Your TalkOnce you’ve prepared and practiced your talk,relax. Nervousness is common to every speaker, nomatter how experienced. In fact, you can put thisnervous energy to work for you by using it to addexcitement to your delivery. No one is going tonotice a little quavering in your voice, and it willsoon disappear anyway as you become involvedwith what you’re saying. (More information aboutcontrolling nervousness appears on page 72.)While being introduced, take a deep breath and
slowly exhale. This will help your voice sound res-onant and natural. Begin by facing the Toastmaster
and saying, “Mr. (or Madam) Toastmaster,” thenface the audience and say, “Ladies and gentle-men…” or “Fellow members and guests…” Pause,then begin with your memorized opening.While speaking, make “eye contact” with
various members of the audience, first lookingdirectly at one person for a few seconds, thenlooking at another, so people feel included in yourtalk. As you do this, glance periodically at thetimer. If the red light comes on while you’re talking,move smoothly to your conclusion and finishquickly. Observe time limits whenever you speak.Don’t worry about what to do with your hands.
Leave them at your sides if this makes you morecomfortable. You’ll have opportunities to practice“body language” later.Finish with your memorized conclusion. Some
speakers say “thank you” at the very end to signalto the audience that they are finished, but this isnot necessary. Instead, after you say your conclud-ing words, nod at the Toastmaster of the meetingand say, “Mr. (or Madam) Toastmaster” and enjoythe applause.
Your EvaluationAfter you finish, you’ll probably begin evaluatingyourself even before you return to your seat. Youmay think you left out some of the best parts.Every speaker thinks that. Just congratulate your-self on having delivered your first speech, thenwrite down the things you did well and the thingsyou want to improve to make your next speecheven better.To supplement your self-evaluation, an experi-
enced club member has been assigned to evaluateyour efforts. Before the meeting begins, give thismanual to your evaluator so he or she may makenotes on the evaluation page of this project. Thisgives you a permanent record of your progress. Ifyou want the evaluator to observe something in par-ticular, be sure to inform the evaluator in advance.Ask other members for additional comments
after the meeting (some may give you their ownbrief written comments during the meeting). Allof these comments may not be useful to you, butyou should consider them carefully. Remember,each evaluation is an opinion of how that personperceived you and your presentation. These opin-ions usually (but not always) will be helpful toyour self-development.
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SPEAKER’S 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 commentson your performance.
� Have the vice president education initial the “Project Completion Record” on page 80 afteryou complete each project. This will give you credit toward your CompetentCommunicator (CC) certificate.
� Don’t be discouraged if your evaluator “missed the point.” Evaluators have varying degreesof 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 (Item 202). It will help youunderstand how to get the most out of the Toastmasters program.
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Evaluation Guide for
The Ice BreakerTitle __________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluator ______________________________________________ Date __________________________
NOTE TO THE EVALUATOR: In this speech the new member is to introduce himself/herself to the club andbegin speaking before an audience. The speech should have a clear beginning, body and ending. The speakerhas been advised to use notes if necessary and not to be concerned with body language. Be encouraging andpoint out the speaker’s strong points while gently and kindly mentioning areas that could be improved. Striveto have the speaker look forward to giving another speech. Your evaluation should help the speaker feel gladabout joining Toastmasters and presenting this speech. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please writeanswers to the 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 speaker’s use of notes.
�What could the speaker have done differently that would have improved the speech?
�What did you like about the presentation?
Grosvenor Toastmasters Fee Schedule 2016/2017 Grosvenor Toastmasters meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
from October 1st to September 30th.
The club fees can be paid based on the following schedule:
Full Annual Fee (Oct. 1, 2016 to Sep. 30, 2017
9 month fee (Jan. 1, 2017 to Sep. 30, 2017
6 month fee (Apr. 1, 2017 to Sep. 30, 2017
15 month fee (Oct. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2017
New Members $282.00 $218.00 $154.00 $346.00
Returning, reinstated, and dual member fee
$232.00 $181.00 $129.00 $283.00
Fees can be paid by cheque, PayPal, and credit card. Please make cheques payable to “Grosvenor Toastmasters”.
Any questions regarding fees should be directed to the Grosvenor Toastmasters Treasurer: Jaze Bordeaux at [email protected]
CLUBS WITHIN DISTRICTSMEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONFor faster service, add and pay for your new members online at www.toastmasters.org/members
Club Number: ____________________________ District Number: __________
Club Name: _______________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________
Membership Type: New Reinstated (break in membership) Renewing (no break in membership) Dual
Transfer from club number /name _______ /___________________ Member Number (if known) __________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Last Name / Surname / Family Name First Name / Given Name Middle Initial / Name
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address Line 1
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City State/Province Country ZIP/Postal Code
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone Number Mobile Number Work Phone Number
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1. NEW MEMBER FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. $20.00 $ ________ Paid only by new members. Covers costs of the New Member Kit and processing.
1a. California clubs add 7.75% sales tax ($1.55) $ ________
2. Membership Dues (all members) Begin Date ______________________________Pro-rated at $6.00 per month.
October or April U.S. $36.00 $ ________ November or May 30.00 December or June 24.00 January or July 18.00 February or August 12.00 March or September 6.00
3. Total of 1, 1a, and 2 $ ________
PAYMENT INFORMATION Choose one:Check or money order in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank, or credit card payment, must be included. Line 3 is the amount payable to Toastmasters International.
Note: Your club may also charge dues to meet club expenses. Unfortunately, WHQ is unable to charge club dues on the credit card submitted. Club dues must be paid directly to the club. Dues and fees are payable in advance and are not refundable or transferable.
Card No. _________________________________________ Exp. Date ________________
Signature / Name on Card ____________________________________________________
Other __________________________________________________________________
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New Member Kit preference for new members only: English French Spanish Japanese Chinese (Traditional) Chinese (Simplified) German Arabic PDF on CD (visually impaired only)Selected materials in the new member kit are available in English only.
Club Dues Worksheet For club use oNly
International fees and dues: $ _______(from Line 3 on left)
Club New Member Fee: _______
Club Dues: _______
Total: $ _______
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New / Reinstated / Dual Member Sponsor: The person who recruited and/or encouraged the member to join.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Last Name / Surname / Family Name First Name / Given Name Middle Initial / Name
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sponsor’s District Number Sponsor’s Home Club Number Member Number (if known)
Member’s Agreement and Release:Consistent with my desire to take personal responsibility for my conduct, individually and as a member of a Toastmasters club, I agree to abide by the principles contained in “A Toastmaster’s Promise” and the governing docu-ments and policies of Toastmasters International and my club. I will refrain from any form of discrimination, harassment, derogatory, illegal, or unethical conduct, and I understand that if I engage in such conduct, I may be re-sponsible to reimburse Toastmasters Inter national, my club or other clubs, or other individuals involved with Toastmasters, for any damages, losses, or costs resulting from my conduct. Understanding that Toastmasters programs are conducted by volunteers who cannot be effectively screened or supervised by Toast masters International or its clubs, I release and discharge Toastmasters International, its clubs, governing bodies, and representatives from any liabil-ity for the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of any member or officer of my club or other clubs, or any officer of Toastmasters International.
By submitting this application, I agree to the collection, use and processing of the personal information I provide to Toastmasters in this Membership Appli-cation for the purposes of organization administration, payment of my dues, and inclusion of my contact information in a members’ directory that will be distributed to members and employees of Toastmasters. By submitting my personal information to Toastmasters, I also agree that my information may be accessed and used by Toastmasters and its employees and agents, and will be transferred to countries that are not regarded as having adequate data pro-tection, including to Toastmasters’ headquarters in the United States. I agree to notify [email protected] of any change to my personal information, including making any requests to check, delete or correct my personal information, so that it is accurate and current. I understand that the majority of the data requested in this application is necessary for administra-tive and planning purposes, and that the failure to provide this information may prevent my application from being properly processed or inclusion of my contact information in the members’ directory.
A Toastmaster’s PromiseAs 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 or Competent Leader-ship manuals;
` To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments;
` To provide fellow members with helpful, con-structive 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 Toast masters educational and recognition programs;
` To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities.
I confirm that a completed new member application for this member is on file with the club and will be retained by the club. The applica-tion contains both the signature of the new member and the signature of a club officer. Questions should be directed to the Membership department: [email protected].
By my signature below, I agree to the terms of A Toastmaster’s Prom-ise, and the Indemnifi cation and Release stated above, and certify that I am 18 years of age or older, in compliance with the Toastmas-ters International Club Constitution.
I acknowledge that my electronic signature on this document is legally equivalent to my hand-written signature.
By my signature below, I certify that this individual has joined the Toastmasters club identified. As a club, we will ensure that this member receives proper orientation and mentoring.
I acknowledge that my electronic signature on this document is legally equivalent to my hand-written signature.
In order for this application to be valid both signatures are required.
CLUB OFFICER – Please keep a copy for your club’s records. If paying online, go to www.toastmasters.org/members, and log in.If mailing, send to: Membership Records, Toastmasters International, P.O. Box 9052, Mission Viejo, CA 92690 USA.If faxing, send to: 949-858-1207. Note: Please submit information via one method only to avoid duplication. For fastest results, enter new members online.
Rev 6/2011 Item 400
APPLICANT CLUB OFFICER
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