What is Toastmasters?What is Toastmasters?

By Hassan MaghazelBy Hassan Maghazel Feb.23Feb.23rdrd, 2012, 2012

OverviewOverview

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Established in 1924

More than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries around the world

Around 4,000 members in over 130 clubs within KSA (East, West, Riyadh, Qaseem and Abha)

Facts and FiguresFacts and Figures

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Learn-by-doing workshops

Bi-Weekly practice: Filling meeting roles Giving prepared or impromptu speeches Volunteering for leadership roles

No instructor

How Toastmasters WorksHow Toastmasters Works

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The Toastmasters The Toastmasters Educational ProgramEducational Program

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Educational SystemEducational System

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Speech organization

Eye contact

Gestures

Use of humor

Delivery

The Communication TrackThe Communication Track

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Choose from 15 advanced communication manuals to learn skills specific to your interests.

The Advanced Communication SeriesThe Advanced Communication Series

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Fulfill club meeting roles

Serve in officer roles at the club level and beyond

The Leadership TrackThe Leadership Track

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Developing a vision

Goal setting and planning

Developing plans and strategies

Team building

The Advanced Leadership ProgramThe Advanced Leadership Program

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ValueValue

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“Ours is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual.”

– Dr. Ralph C. SmedleyFounder of Toastmasters International

Practical presentation experience

A safe place to make mistakes and learn

Mentorship opportunities

English Language Enhancement

Getting a better Job

Toastmasters AdvantagesToastmasters Advantages

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A self-paced program

Weekly or bi-weekly interactive meetings

Impromptu speaking opportunities

Peer evaluations

Participation in leadership through meeting roles

Personal attention in small group setting

Cost Effective

Opportunities to lead meetings

FeaturesFeatures

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Become more confident in front of a group

Give and receive constructive feedback

Develop critical-thinking skills

Build listening skills

Learn time-management skills

Benefit from a supportive environment

Develop leadership skills

BenefitsBenefits

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Clear communication skills Unlimited personal growth Positive mentoring relationships Improved leadership skills Relationship building Self-confidence

Individual ValueIndividual Value

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Your TimeYour Time

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$20: New member fee

$36: Six months’ membership dues

CostsCosts

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Cost effective communication and leadership training

Practical experience

Confidence building

Networking

Constructive evaluations

Effective English language training

Preparation for the Job Market and successful career

Why is Toastmasters for You?Why is Toastmasters for You?

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Contact InformationContact Information

Khaled A MatlagaituDistrict Governor

kamatlagaitu@gmail.com

050 590 1429

Hassan A MaghazelLieutenant Governor, Marketing

Hassanam2008@gmail.com

050 547 3996

www.district79.orgwww.district79.orgwww.toastmasters.orgwww.toastmasters.org

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