Welcome to Grosvenor Toastmasters

You have taken the first step in taking the fear out of public speaking by attending a meeting (or planning to attend a meeting) as a guest at our club! Whatever your goals may be, much of your success in life depends 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 can 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 (or will attend) 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 following 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 to Competent Communicator (CC) designation• Grosvenor Toastmasters Membership Fee Structure 2015/2016• 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 visit our website at: http://grosvenortoastmasters.com/

Best regards,

Luis CorreaVP MembershipGrosvenor Toastmasters grosvenortoastmasters@gmail.com

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

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Toastmasters will help you to:Speak and present compellingly.

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You will learn these skills and more in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere.

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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!

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ToastmastersThen... AndNow!

Then…

When people hear the word “basement,” they’re not likely to picture the home of a global 

communication and leadership‐development organization. But a basement in the Young Men’s Christian 

Association (YMCA), in Santa Ana, California, is exactly where Ralph C. Smedley held the first meeting of 

what would eventually become Toastmasters International.  

The date was October 22, 1924.  

Smedley began working for the YMCA after he graduated from college. Observing that many of its young 

patrons needed “training in the art of public speaking and in presiding over meetings,” he decided to 

help them with a training format that was similar to a social club. During the early 1900s, the word 

“toastmaster” referred to a person who proposed the toasts and introduced the speakers at a banquet. 

Smedley named his group “The Toastmasters Club” because he thought it suggested a pleasant, social 

atmosphere that would appeal to young men.  

At that first Toastmasters meeting, members practiced speaking skills in a supportive, informal 

atmosphere. The seedling club blossomed. Then another sprung up in nearby Anaheim. Word spread 

about Smedley’s experiment and soon people in other communities, and even other states, began to 

request permission and help to start their own Toastmasters meetings.  

As more clubs emerged, it was a time of firsts: Smedley created the first Toastmasters manual, and 

publication of The Gavel – the first Toastmasters newsletter – began in 1930. (The Toastmaster 

magazine made its debut three years later.)  

In the 1930s, the organization grew to an international level by incorporating and chartering its first club 

outside the United States ‐‐ in British Columbia, Canada.  

Over the ensuing years, Toastmasters International laid the foundation for many of the activities and 

philosophies we know today: The first Inter‐Club Speech Contest was held in 1938; District 18 of 

Scotland became the first district outside the United States in 1946; and in 1968, the first Competent 

Toastmaster (CTM) awards were issued for completing the manual Basic Training for Toastmasters. Two 

years later, the first Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) awards were handed out.  

Until 1962, a series of rented office spaces in Southern California served as Toastmasters International’s 

“home office.” That year, the staff moved into its first World Headquarters building. The Santa Ana 

facility wasn’t far from the YMCA where the first Toastmasters club met.  

In 1973, Toastmasters met an important milestone by opening membership to women. Twelve years 

later, Helen Blanchard became the organization’s first female president.  

By 1982, membership reached 100,000. To better serve its growing worldwide membership, World 

Headquarters relocated in 1990 to its current building in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 20 miles 

south of Santa Ana.  

In July 1997, a bold new offering was developed for the educational program: An improved two‐track 

educational recognition system that allowed members to pursue awards in both leadership and 

communication. In 1999, the 10‐goal Distinguished Club Program was introduced.  

… AndNow

As Toastmasters International celebrates its 85th anniversary this month, the organization stands at a 

historic high point. Program offerings have never been more expansive. Toastmasters leaders have 

developed innovative strategies to keep up with advances and shifting cultural dynamics of the global 

age. Indeed, while many organizations around the world are downsizing because of the economic 

climate, Toastmasters International is growing; thousands of people are taking advantage of the 

organization’s programs to enhance their communication skills. Membership is at an all‐time high, with 

more than 250,000 members in 12,000 clubs in 106 countries. As of June 30, a record 1,073 new clubs 

were chartered, and 56 districts were recognized as Distinguished or better, a number surpassing all 

previous years.  

“Toastmasters grew by nearly five percent in 2009,” says Toastmasters Executive Director Daniel Rex. 

“Tens of thousands of people have seen the value of the Toastmasters training in their personal lives 

and careers. They know the program can see them through a lot of challenges.”  

As Rex sees it, there is no limit to the growth potential of Toastmasters International, and he is making 

sure the World Headquarters staff is well positioned to serve its members as their needs change and the 

organization continues to grow.  

“Our renewed emphasis is to provide optimal service and resources at each member development 

stage, beginning with the prospective member who is looking for a club on the Web site, applying for 

membership in the club, receiving a New Member Kit, and talking with a staff member on the phone,” 

Rex explains.  

One way to meet members’ needs is through the Toastmasters Web site (www.toastmasters.org), which 

is continually expanding through new product and service offerings. The organization’s first e‐learning 

tool ‐‐ Toastmasters Learning Connection (TLC) for district officers – is a recent addition to the Web site. 

TLC provides access to Toastmasters’ officer training in a virtual learning environment. Eventually, it is 

expected to include training for a variety of officers.  

This distance‐learning program is an exciting development, blending education with the power of the 

Internet. And it won’t replace face‐to‐face training – just complement it.  

Another recent change is the approval of Global Representation and Support. The plan was voted in by 

members at this year’s International Convention in Mashantucket, Conn. It improves the organization’s 

structure by enhancing global representation with 14 regions and directors, and replaces The 

Nominating Committee with the International Leadership Committee (ILC). More information on the 

implementation of this plan is being shared on the Toastmasters Web site and in the November issue of 

the Toastmaster magazine.  

The organization’s profile is about to grow even higher: A new film about Toastmasters is scheduled for 

a 2010 release. SpeakEasy, a feature‐length documentary produced by Tumbleweed Entertainment, 

explores the 2008 World Championship of Public Speaking and the larger Toastmasters world.  

From a gathering in a YMCA basement in 1924 to the 12,000‐plus clubs that meet in 106 countries 

today, the Toastmasters story is one of dramatic growth and success. And with accomplishments come 

opportunities. “As we meet our members’ needs and greet thousands of club visitors, we offer the most 

valuable service imaginable: We help people improve their lives,” says Rex. “That’s what the 

Toastmasters mission is all about.”  

Mission,Vision,andValuesMissionToastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a 

worldwide reality. 

Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, 

listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self‐actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster 

human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. 

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of 

member clubs, thereby offering ever‐greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its 

programs. 

VisionToastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. 

Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and 

leadership skills, and find the courage to change. 

ValuesToastmasters International’s core values are integrity, dedication to excellence, service to the member, 

and respect for the individual. These are values worthy of a great organization, and we believe we 

should incorporate them as anchor points in every decision we make. Our core values provide us with a 

means of not only guiding but also evaluating our operations, our planning, and our vision for the future. 

CommunicationTrack

Talking on track 

Members who wish to focus on communication skills begin with the Competent Communication manual that’s 

included in the New Member Kit. Once they have completed this manual, they can progress to manuals in the 

Advanced Communication Series. 

Competent Communication manual 

The 10 speech projects in this manual will help you develop your speaking skills one step at a time. When you 

finish all of the projects, you are eligible for Competent Communicator (CC) recognition. Complete the CC 

application in the manual and ask your vice president education (VPE) to submit it online to World 

Headquarters. You'll receive a CC certificate and, if this is your first CC award, two Advanced Communication 

Series manuals free of charge.  

Advanced Communication Series 

After receiving CC recognition, you can work in the Advanced Communication Series manuals. There are 15 

manuals, each containing five speech projects. Many of the manuals are career‐oriented. You choose the 

manuals you want to complete and the skills you want to learn. Working in the advanced manuals, you’ll refine 

and enhance your speaking skills and become eligible for several awards: 

Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)  

To be eligible for this award, you must have: 

Achieved Competent Communicator award (or achieved Competent Toastmaster award)

Completed two Advanced Communication Series manuals

Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) 

To be eligible for this award, you must have: 

Achieved Advanced Communicator Bronze award (or achieved Able Toastmaster award or Advanced

Toastmaster Bronze award)

Completed two additional advanced communication manuals

Conducted any two presentations from The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series

CommunicationTrack(Cont’d)

Advanced Communicator Gold (ACG) 

To be eligible for this award, you must have:  

Achieved Advanced Communicator Silver award (or achieved Able Toastmaster Bronze award or

Advanced Toastmaster Silver award)

Completed two additional advanced communication manuals

Conducted a presentation from the Success/Leadership Series, Success/Communication Series or a Youth

Leadership

Coached a new member with the first three speech projects

By the time you earn the Advanced Toastmaster Gold award, you will have completed six of the available 

Advanced Communication Series manuals and will have learned many valuable speaking skills.  

To apply for any of the Advanced Communicator awards, complete the appropriate section of the Advanced 

Communicator Award application in the back of any advanced manual and ask your vice president education to 

submit it online to World Headquarters. You'll receive a certificate and, if you wish, World Headquarters will 

send a letter to your employer about your achievement. 

LeadershipTrack

Learn to lead with practical practice 

Members working in the leadership track learn and practice leadership skills by serving in club roles.  

The Competent Leadership manual is the core of the leadership track. It features 10 projects, which you 

complete while serving in various club meeting roles. An evaluator will give you feedback on each 

project, helping you to improve. When you complete the manual, you are eligible for Competent Leader 

(CL) recognition. Complete the CL application in the manual and ask your vice president education 

(VPE) to submit it online to World Headquarters. You'll receive a CL certificate and, if you wish, World 

Headquarters will send your employer a letter about your accomplishment.  

Advanced Leader Program 

After earning the CL award you can further refine and develop your leadership skills by working in the 

advanced leader program. Members working in this program are eligible for Advanced Leader Bronze 

(ALB) and Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) recognition. 

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB)  

To be eligible for this award, a member must have:  

Achieved new Competent Leader award

Achieved Competent Communicator award (or Competent Toastmaster award)

Served at least six months as a club officer (president, vice president education, vice president

membership, vice president public relations, secretary, treasurer or sergeant at arms) and

participated in the preparation of a Club Success Plan while serving in this office

While serving in the above office, participated in a district‐sponsored club officer training

program

Conducted any two presentations from The Successful Club Series and/or The Leadership

Excellence Series

LeadershipTrack(Cont’d)

Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) 

To be eligible for this award, a member must have:  

Achieved Advanced Leader Bronze award (or "old" Competent Leader award)

Served a complete term as a district leader (district governor, lieutenant governor, public

relations officer, secretary, treasurer, division governor or area governor). A complete term is

defined as having served at least from September 1 through June 30. Those assuming office

after September 1 do not qualify as having served a full term

Completed the High Performance Leadership program

Served successfully as a club sponsor, mentor or coach

To apply for either of the Advanced Leader awards, complete the appropriate section of the AL/DTM 

application and ask your vice president education to submit it online to World Headquarters. You'll 

receive a certificate and, if you wish, World Headquarters will send your employer a letter about your 

accomplishment.  

High Performance Leadership 

High Performance Leadership features five projects offering instruction and practice in such vital 

leadership areas as developing a vision, goal‐setting and planning, developing plans and strategies, and 

team‐building. It also gives you feedback on your leadership skills. The program may be completed 

within your Toastmasters club, area or district, and even within your company or community. 

Perhaps you would enjoy taking on a project for your club or district while serving as an officer or 

committee chairman. Or, if you are an employee or supervisor in a business organization, you could do a 

leadership project related to the needs of your organization. Other possibilities include projects for your 

community, church, an association or professional group, or some other organization. Your project can 

be almost anything, so long as it is legal, ethical, and socially responsible, and your activities are not 

represented as being endorsed by Toastmasters International.  

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) 

The Distinguished Toastmaster award is the highest our organization bestows and it recognizes both 

communication and leadership skills. To be eligible for the award a member must have:  

Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold award (or achieved Advanced Toastmaster Gold award)

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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Competent Communicat ion10

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 2015/2016 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, 2015 to Sep. 30, 2016)

9 month fee (Jan. 1, 2016 to Sep. 30, 2016)

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New Members $256.00 $192.00 $128.00 $320.00

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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:

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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 addresschanges@toastmasters.org 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: membership@toastmasters.org.

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.

Signed: ________________________________________________

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.

Signed: ________________________________________________

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.

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APPLICANT CLUB OFFICER

Note: to ENSurE ProPEr CrEdit, thE SPoNSor’S fuLL firSt ANd LASt NAME ANd hoME CLub NuMbEr MuSt APPEAr.