Mission of the Toastmasters Club

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Mission of the Toastmasters Club

• To provide a mutually supportive and positive
  learning environment in which every member has
  the opportunity to develop communication and
  leadership skills, which in turn foster
  self-confidence and personal growth

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Toastmasters Educational Program

• Mike Berta
• Western Division Governor 2005-2006

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Agenda

• Overview of Old and New Program
• New Communication Track
• New Leadership Track
• Distinguished Toastmaster
• FAQs
• What is Your Goal?

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Overview of Old and New Program
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Old Advancement Tracks
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New Advancement Track
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Communication TrackSide by Side
CompetentCommunicator
CompetentToastmaster
AdvancedToastmasterBronze
AdvancedCommunicatorBronze
AdvancedToastmasterSilver
AdvancedCommunicatorSilver
AdvancedCommunicatorGold
AdvancedToastmasterGold
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Leadership TrackSide by Side
Competent Leader
CurrentCompetent Leader
AdvancedLeader Bronze
CurrentAdvanced Leader
AdvancedLeader Silver
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New Titles for Manuals
Communicationand LeadershipProgram manual
CompetentCommunicationmanual
Advanced Communicationand LeadershipProgram
manuals
AdvancedCommunicationmanuals
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Communication Track

• CC
• AC Bronze
• AC Silver
• AC Gold

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Competent Communicator

• Entry level to communication advancement track
• Required to complete 10 speeches in the Competent
  Communication Manual
• Required for all other certification

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Advanced Communicator Bronze

• Complete CC
• Complete 2 Advanced Communication and Leadership
  manuals
• Topics Include
• Humorous Speeches
• Specialty Speeches
• Storytelling
• Public Relations
• And more.

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Advanced Communicator - Silver

• Complete ACB
• Complete 2 more Advanced Communication and
  Leadership manuals
• Conduct 2 additional programs from
• The Better Speaking Series
• The Successful Club Series

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Advanced Communicator - Gold

• Complete ACS
• Complete 2 more Advanced Communication and
  Leadership manuals
• Conduct 1 additional program from
• Success/Leadership
• Success/Communication
• Youth Leadership Program
• Coach a new member through 3 speeches

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Leadership Track

• CL
• ALB
• ALS

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Competent Leader

• Entry level to communication advancement track
• Work on at the same time as CC
• Complete 10-Project Competent Leader Manual
• Listening
• Motivation
• Team Building
• and more

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Advanced Leader - Bronze

• Completed CL
• Completed CC
• 6 Month as Club Officer
• July 1 December 31
• Jan 1 June 30
• Prepare a Club Success Plan
• Attend District Sponsored Officer Training
• Conduct 2
• Successful Club Series Modules
• Leadership Excellence Modules

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Advanced Leader - Silver

• Completed ALB
• Server 1 term as District Officer
• July 1 June 30
• Completed High Performance Leadership Program
• Served as a Sponsor or Mentor of a new club
• May serve as a Club Specialist rebuilding a
  struggling club

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Distinguished Toastmaster
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Distinguished Toastmaster

• Completed Advanced Communicator Gold
• Completed Advanced Leader - Silver

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Frequently Asked Questions
See handout
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What is your goal?
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New/Joining Members

• Work with VPED on personal development needs and
  plan
• Target CC and/or CL within 1 year of joining

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Existing Members

• Work with VPED on personal development needs and
  plan
• Work with new members in achieving their goals
• Support other clubs with leadership
• Target 1 or 2 educational award each year