Since 1924 – Founded by Ralph Smedley

Toastmasters International Mission:

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Portlandia Toastmasters Club Mission: We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Portlandia ToastmastersClub Meetings:

121 SW Salmon St Portland, Oregon 97204World Trade Center 1Business Oregon Suite 205

12:00 to 1:00 Thursdays

Contact Us:Phone: 503-853-6415Email: lisa.busenbark@ricoh-usa.com

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SCARED TO DEATH OF SPEAKING TO A GROUP?

PortlandiaToastmasters Can Help!!

You’re Among Friends…

Portlandia Toastmasters hosts a weekly meeting which can help you develop your communication and leadership skills among a group of friends, people who are there for the same reason you are. This shared commitment to a worthwhile goal gives Toastmasters Clubs a special energy. Members draw strength from one another and take pride in helping each other grow in an atmosphere of fellowship and enjoyment.

This spirit of camaraderie and mutual support is one of the most satisfying benefits of Toastmasters membership.

As you get started, Portlandia toastmasters will provide you with someone to help you with your first few projects. You can rely on this experienced member for advice and guidance for she/he has faced the same challenges you are facing and understands how you feel. The other members of the club are also there to help you become an accomplished communicator.

“Don’t be shy!! Show

us all, how fabulous

you are!!”

What can you learn from Toastmasters?

Effective Speaking Leadership Critical Thinking Skills Networking Working with Technology Developing Relationships Interpersonal Communication Business Communication Meeting Planning Community Leadership

Summary of Toastmaster Meeting Roles

All of our meetings have an agenda. You will see various positions listed. These duties rotate every meeting so each member has an opportunity to practice different skills over a period of time. In that way, you receive the benefit of “learning by doing.” After joining, and as your confidence level increases, you will be assigned a duty weekly. You will also be assigned a mentor to help answer questions and prepare you for your duties and speeches.

PRESIDENT- Begins meetings on time and introduces assigned Toastmaster.

TOASTMASTERS –Conducts the meeting, introduces speakers, General Evaluator and Table Topics Master

JOKEMASTER –Tells a joke or a funny story to get the group warmed up.

SPEAKERS –Organize and prepare speech from Toastmaster manual or personal story.

TABLE TOPICS MASTER –Provides a topic for impromptu speaking and spontaneous thinking.

GENERAL EVALUATOR –Introduces evaluation team, provides an overall meeting evaluation.

GRAMMARIAN – Provides a word of the day. Points out colorful or incorrect language.

TIMER –Records the time for speakers and evaluators.

SPEECH EVALUATORS –provide feedback to speakers based on manual objectives.

AH COUNTER –Reports use of verbal stalls or filler words.