As of 1 November this club has been shut down and closed. Thank you for you interest

Speechcraft

Toastmasters have a extensive educational program to help members improve their public speaking skills. New members may request a mentor who will help them with the first three speeches and help with the jitters that accompany a public speaking. On joining, a member receives the The Competent Communicator Manual which consists of the following 10 projects The basic Toastmasters manual - with 10 speech projects - is designed to develop your skills one step at a time. Each speech will build upon what you have learned in your preceding speeches.

Each project calls on you to prepare a speech on a subject of your own choosing with the use of certain speaking principles. Each manual project lists the objectives for that speech and includes a written checklist for your evaluator to use when evaluating the speech. A speech is prepared with a topic chosen from their own interests, which, at the same time, fulfills their goals and objectives for that speech.

The purpose of the extensive preparation and commentary is to show you what you are doing well and what you need to work on. You can take these lessons home so you are constantly improving both inside and outside the club. After completing this guide a speaker earns a Competent Communicator award.

The Icebreaker Organize your Speech Get to the point How to say it Your body speaks Vocal variety Research your topic Visual aids Persuade with power Inspire your audience

1. The Ice Breaker For your first speech project, you will introduce yourself to your fellow club members and give them some information 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. Time:4 - 6 minutes Objectives To begin speaking before an audience. To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention To introduce yourself to your fellow club members.

Toastmaster then can go on twards an Advanced Communicator Bronze, Silver and Distinguished Toastmaster award. In order to complete these, a member must complete 10 speecher per award. The speeches are drawn from the following manuals. Each manual consists of 5 projects and member must choose 2 manuals for each award:

• Communicating on Television
• Facilitating Discussion
• The Entertaining Speaker
• Humorously Speaking
• Interpersonal Communications
• Interpretive Reading
• Persuasive Speaking
• The Professional Speaker
• Public Relations
• Speaking to Inform
• Special Occasion Speeches
• Specialty Speeches
• Speeches by Management
• Storytelling
• Technical Presentations