Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization comprised of a worldwide network of clubs. It offers a proven education program that helps improve communication and build leadership skills. The organization’s membership exceeds 280,000 in more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds build confidence as speakers and leaders.

What’s in it for you?

Improved Communication
Toastmasters will help you build the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Toastmasters is for seasoned managers, students, young professionals, or anyone just looking to make an impact in your community. Toastmasters is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. You’ll also improve your interpersonal communication and be more persuasive and confident when giving speeches.

Build leadership skills
While some are born confident, charismatic leaders, others must work to develop their leadership skills. Through Toastmasters, you’ll gain the practice to become the leader and speaker you want to be. You will also sharpen your management skills, become a better negotiator, gain trust and inspire your team. Learn to be decisive!

How Toastmasters Works

At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for about an hour. Each meeting gives each member several opportunities:

♦ Conduct meetings
Members learn how to plan and conduct meetings.

♦ Give impromptu speeches
Members present one- to two-minute, impromptu speeches about assigned topics

♦ Present prepared speeches
Members present speeches based on projects from the Pathways learning experience—Toastmasters’ education program. Projects cover topics such as
speech organization, vocal variety, language, gestures and persuasion.

♦ Offer constructive evaluation
Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement.

Pathways Learning Experience

Pathways is Toastmasters’ exciting, interactive and flexible education program. With 11 paths to choose from (and more in development), you have the option to pick which skills you want to focus on.

For more general information, visit:  www.toastmasters.org/About-Us

Or for information on our local club Rogue Communicators (Grants Pass and surrounding area), contact Dan, our Past President/VP of Education on +1 541-450-5875 or email: roguecom.tm@gmail.com

Join us for an hour of weekly fun and development every Monday from noon to 1:00pm Pacific time. Once you have signed up, you will receive an agenda and link to our Zoom meeting. Our goal is to meet in person next year!