The document proposes joining a Toastmasters club to aid in training, development, and improving communication and leadership skills. It notes that Toastmasters provides opportunities to practice public speaking, giving and receiving feedback, and holding leadership roles. Membership is also presented as demonstrating self-motivation to potential employers. The document encourages taking action now to join and actively participate in a Toastmasters club to strengthen skills through practice.

1. Toastmasters Power Speakers Club The Proposal Advanced Communications Series Technical Presentations Manual October 11, 2007

2. Training & Development Staying current in your field is important, especially if you find yourself on the job market! Training & development activities provide a means to achieve this goal Attending formal training classes Reading magazines and journals in your field Getting industry certifications Join professional organizations

3. Communications & Leadership Training and Development Most of us need training and/or development in the area of communications and leadership Interpersonal communications Verbal and written communications Group presentations Taking ownership of projects/ideas Planning organizational activities Defining goals Preparing & managing organization budgets

4. The Case for Toastmasters as part of your Development Toastmasters provides a convenient way to practice your Communications & Leadership Skills Practice giving speeches and presentations Practice providing verbal feedback via the evaluation process Practice impromptu speaking via table topics Leadership opportunities as a Club Officer Plan Club Meetings & Events Compile Club Budget Plan & achieve organizational goals Manage the organization!

5. The Case for Toastmasters as part of your Development Being in Toastmasters shows that you are self-motivated which is an important quality to many hiring Managers DTM certification is widely-recognized Many managers will pay your membership dues because the recognize the value of the program Dues are VERY inexpensive, only $78/year (plus $20 one-time new member fee)

6. Call to Action Join Toastmasters NOW! If you are a member, PARTICIPATE in Club meetings Sign up to give a speech at an upcoming meeting Participate as an evaluator, timer, Toastmaster, etc. The only way to improve is to practice and participate Ignoring the issue or procrastinating will not make things any better!

7. Questions? Club President: Tony Smith VP-Education: Yolanda Turner VP-Public Relations: Larry Moore Secretary/Treasurer: Karen Threlkeld Sergeant at Arms: Jeffery Jackson http://club9309.freetoasthost.net