Toastmasters Program
Your journey starts with the basic Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Programs, a series of speech projects designed to help you learn and practice public speaking as well as leadership skills. Each project builds on the preceding assignments. Completing the basic manual earns you the Competent Communicator Award from Toastmasters International! Completing the Leadership Manual earns you the Competent Leader Award from Toastmasters International!
The opportunities do not stop when you complete the basic manual. The challenging projects geared to your specific career needs. Advanced Communicator Awards, Advanced Leadership Awards and Distinguished Toastmaster Award await those who complete specific leadership and service requirements. For more details on the Toastmasters International Educational Program, go to: http://www.toastmasters.org/education.asp
Every Toastmaster receives a monthly magazine,The Toastmaster, which features helpful and informative articles, ideas, and opinions on communication and leadership. Many members regard the magazine alone is worth the price of membership.
Burke Toastmasters
The Burke Toastmasters recognizes the value of a non-threatening atmosphere of fostering our self-development efforts. The level of camaraderie is high and the atmosphere is cooperative and supportive. Meeting consists of three main activities:
TABLE TOPICS: Table Topics provide opportunities to practice impromptu speaking skills critically important in business and at home.
SPEECHES: At each meeting, selected members give prepared speeches.
EVALUATION: Each speaker receives immediate feedback in the form of evaluation by a fellow club member. Evaluations are constructive and helpful, and are based on specific guidelines provided in the manual for each speech.
Other important roles in each meeting include Toastmaster of the Evening (Chairperson), Timer, Grammarian, etc. Members take turns practicing their listening and leadership skills when they fill these essential functions.
Leadership Opportunities
If you are interested in gaining leadership experience, you may choose to serve as a club officer. Each club has a president, vice-presidents of education, membership, and public relations, as well as secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms. Additional opportunities for leadership are available at area, district and international level.
How do I join?
Attend a club meeting or two as a visitor. Then, whenever you are ready, fill out the application enclosed in the guest packet you receive at the club meeting or click on the link below. Membership fees are modest and include dues and a small materials fee.
Membership Application Form:
