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With a history that dates back to 1924, Toastmasters international
is a non-profit organization designed to enhance the communication
and leadership skills of its members around the globe. The whole
concept behind Toastmasters is simply practice makes perfect combined
with constructive evaluation. There are currently more than 8,000
clubs worldwide with over 170,000 members, who include professionals,
business people and even college students. In Hong Kong, there
are currently 36 clubs, with around 1,300 members. |
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| How Toastmasters works |
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At a typical meeting, there is ample opportunity for all
members to deliver
| Impromptu speeches |
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which train your ability to think on your
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| Prepared speeches |
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which allow you to practice speech structure, vocal
variety, language (including body language) and persuasion. |
Members can also give evaluations
through which you can master feedback skills. |
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| What you will gain |
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Enhanced communication and leadership skills. |
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Ability to handle nervousness when facing an audience. |
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Critical thinking, creativity and listening skills. |
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Self-confidence and self-esteem. |
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Growth as a person. |
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Bonding with fellow members. |
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| How you can participate |
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As a guest, you are most welcome
to come and observe how the typical meeting is conducted. In addition,
you will have the opportunity to mingle with our members. However,
you cannot sign up to give prepared speeches without first becoming
a member.
As a member, you will become
a more competent speaker by taking the initiative to give prepared
speeches, being an evaluator or taking on a role so as to facilitate
the meeting. As an executive committee member, you will learn
to be a leader by being one yourself. |
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| Toastmasters Program |
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Upon the accomplishment of ten prepared speeches at your own
pace, you can apply for recognition as a Competent Toastmaster
(CTM) and then proceed onto our advanced speaking program for
the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation. |
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| Highlight of the Ten Speech Projects
of CTM |
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| Project Number and Title
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Duration |
Key Objective |
1. The Ice Breaker
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(4-6 mins) |
To introduce yourself to fellow Club members. |
| 2. Speak with Sincerity |
(5-7 mins) |
To convince the audience of your earnestness and sincerity. |
| 3. Organize Your Speech |
(5-7 mins) |
To organize your speech such that it includes an opening,
body and conclusion. |
| 4. Show What You Mean |
(5-7 mins) |
To explore the different ways of using body language.
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| 5. Vocal Variety |
(5-7 mins)
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To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate and
quality. |
6. Work with Words
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(5-7 mins) |
To select the right words to communicate your ideas
clearly and vividly. |
7. Apply Your Skill
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(5-7 mins) |
To apply the communication skills you have learned in
the preceding projects. |
8. Add Impact to Your Speech
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(5-7 mins) |
To learn how to use props in your presentations effectively. |
| 9. Persuade with Power |
(5-7 mins) |
To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept
your proposal. |
| 10. Inspire Your Audience |
(8-10 mins) |
To understand the feelings of your audience on a particular
occasion. |
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| Advanced Manuals for DTM |
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| The Entertaining Speaker |
Speaking to Inform |
| Public Relations |
The Discussion Leader |
| Specialty Speeches |
Speeches by Management |
| The Professional Speaker |
Technical Presentation |
The Professional Salesperson
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Communicating on Television |
| Storytelling |
Interpretive Reading |
| Interpersonal Communication |
Special Occasion Speeches |
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