1. Toastmasters
New Member Orientation

2. What is Toastmasters?

3. What is Toastmasters? Nonprofit organization
The goal is to make effective oral communication and leadership a worldwide reality
Helps members learn the art of speaking, listening, and thinking

4. Facts & Figures Established in 1924
More than 260,000 members worldwide
Over 12,500 clubs in 116 countries around the world

5. “Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual. ”
“Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual.” — Dr. Ralph C. Smedley Founder, Toastmasters International

6. Toastmasters Headquarters
Then
Now

7. Toastmasters Regions

8. Region 11

9. Organization Structure
Club
20+ members
Area
A group of clubs.
Division
Division J – Dubai & Northern Emirates
Areas 8, 30, 33, 57, and 74
District 20 – U.A.E., Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon
District
Divisions B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, N, P
Region
Region 11 – Europe, Africa, Middle East
International
Board of Directors of Toastmasters
International

10. Education System

11. New Member Kit

12. Communication Track You will learn: Speech organization Eye contact
Gestures
Use of humor
Overall delivery

13. It’s more than giving speeches
Learn to organize thoughts
Learn to be a better listener
Learn to think on your feet
Improve body language
Work to eliminate bad speech habits
Increase your vocabulary
Network

14. The Leadership Track You will learn leadership skills by:
Serving as officers at the club level and beyond
Fulfilling club meeting roles

15. Leadership Opportunities
Serve as club officer – local and regional
Help lead “Speechcraft” workshops
Participate in club’s Speakers Bureau for opportunities to speak outside the club setting

16. Communication Track – What comes next?
Choose from 15 advanced manuals to learn skills related to specific interests.

17. Leadership Track – What comes next?
Instruction and practice in:
Developing a vision
Goal-setting and planning
Team-building
Developing plans and strategies

18. Toastmasters Advantages
Practical presentation experience
A safe place to make mistakes
Mentorship opportunities

19. Benefits Develop critical thinking skills Build listening skills
Give and receive constructive feedback
Become more at ease in front of a group
Learn time management skills
Supportive environment
Leadership development

20. Individual Value Unlimited personal growth Clear communication
Self-confidence
Positive mentoring
Improved leadership skills
Relationship building

21. Why is Toastmasters the answer?
Low-cost communication and leadership training
Constructive evaluations
Confidence building
Network building
Practical experience

22. You’ll love the Applause

23. Famous Toastmasters Alumni
Chris Matthews – Author and journalist, Host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews
Tim Allen – Actor, star of television series Home Improvement
Tom Peters – Management expert and author
K.C. Jones – Former basketball coach for NBA team, Boston Celtics
Linda Lingle – Governor of Hawaii
James Lovell – U.S. astronaut; missions included Apollo 13
Debbi Fields Rose – Founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies
Leonard Nimoy – Actor, Spock from T.V. series Star Trek

24. Your potential is limited only by how many excuses you have.