This document provides an overview of Toastmasters for new members. It discusses that Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through clubs worldwide. It describes the mission at the international, district, and club levels. Typical club meetings involve members giving speeches, fulfilling meeting roles, and providing feedback to one another. New members are expected to take on meeting roles, deliver speeches, and support/evaluate their fellow club members. The document directs members to resources like other club members, websites, and manuals for additional information.

1. WELCOME TO CLUB BILINGUE D’EDMONTON!
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

2. WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS?
AN AMAZING ORGANIZATION

3. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
“Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that
teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide
network of clubs.” (toastmasters.org)
Toastmasters InternationalValues: Integrity, Respect, Service,
Excellence
Envisioned Future: To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-
value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

4. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Overall Mission: We empower individuals to become more effective
communicators and leaders.
District Mission: We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving
excellence.
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.

5. HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY DO?

6. TOASTMASTER LIFE
Attend Meetings: We learn by doing. Clubs meet typically once a week,
and members give speeches, fill meeting roles, and receive feedback!
Do Projects: Toastmasters has an education program designed to help
you develop your communication and leadership skills. It includes giving
prepared speeches with objectives, as well as participation in your club.
Get Involved! There are many other opportunities to learn and
participate in the Toastmasters community (contests, conferences, training,
club officer roles, visit another club, etc.)

7. TYPICAL MEETING PARTS
WHAT ARE THE FOUR MEETING PARTS?

8. BASIC MEETING AGENDA
Start & Club Business: Everyone self-introduces.The agenda is reviewed,
roles are described, and club business or educational talks are given.
Prepared Speeches: Members with prepared speeches scheduled will
deliver their presentations.
Tabletopics: The Tabletopic Master will explain and run the improvised
speaking portion of the meeting.
Evaluations: Those who spoke receive verbal feedback on what they did
well, and what they could improve. (With sandwich technique!)

9. EXPECTATIONS
WHAT DOYOU HAVETO DO?

10. YOU’LL BE EXPECTED TO:
Take Meeting Roles: Meetings require all members to take a role so that
they can run smoothly.You also receive credit for roles.
Give Speeches: To develop your own skills, get the most from the
program, help the club reach its goals, and keep meetings lively, you’ll need
to give prepared speeches. Help is always available!
Support & Evaluate Others: Perhaps the most valuable aspect of
Toastmasters is receiving specific feedback – for everyone to benefit and
move forward, we must give honest feedback in a constructive way.This is
a safe space for everyone to develop, we need to encourage each other!

11. OTHER RESOURCES
WHERE DO I GO? WHO DO I TALK TO?

12. OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
OtherToastmasters: Lots of your fellow members will be able to
answer your questions and help you with projects, etc.You should also
receive a mentor to help you with your first few speeches.
Websites: There are lots! Easy-Speak, your club website, District 99
website,Toastmasters International site – each has a variety of resources
for you to use.You can always Google something too!
Manuals: You received two manuals as a new member – the CC manual
specifically has a lot of information on meeting roles, executive positions,
speaking tips, and more!

13. THANKYOU FOR JOINING!
WE’RE GLADTO HAVEYOU AS PART OF OUR CLUB.