Toastmasters
New Member Orientation
What is Toastmasters?
What is Toastmasters?
Nonprofit organization
The goal is to make effective oral communication
and leadership a worldwide reality
Helps members learn the art of speaking, listening,
and thinking
Facts & Figures
Established in 1924
More than 260,000
members worldwide
Over 12,500 clubs
in 116 countries around the world
“Ours is the only
organization I know
dedicated to the individual.”
— Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
Founder, Toastmasters International
Toastmasters Headquarters
Then
Now
Toastmasters Regions
Region 11
Organization Structure
Club
Area
Division
20+ members
A group of clubs.
Division J – Dubai & Northern Emirates
Areas 8, 30, 33, 57, and 74
District
District 20 – U.A.E., Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait,
Oman, Qatar and Lebanon
Divisions B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, N, P
Region
Region 11 – Europe, Africa, Middle East
International
Board of Directors of Toastmasters
International
Education System
New Member Kit
Communication Track
You will learn:
 Speech organization
 Eye contact
 Gestures
 Use of humor
 Overall delivery
It’s more than giving speeches
Learn to organize thoughts
Learn to be a better listener
Learn to think on your feet
Improve body language
Work to eliminate bad speech habits
Increase your vocabulary
Network
The Leadership Track
You will learn
leadership skills by:
 Serving as officers at the
club level and beyond
 Fulfilling club meeting roles
Leadership Opportunities
Serve as club officer – local and regional
Help lead “Speechcraft” workshops
Participate in club’s Speakers Bureau for
opportunities to speak outside the club
setting
Communication Track – What comes next?
Choose from 15 advanced manuals to learn
skills related to specific interests.
Leadership Track – What comes next?
Instruction and practice in:
 Developing a vision
 Goal-setting and planning
 Team-building
 Developing plans and
strategies
Toastmasters Advantages
• Practical presentation
experience
• A safe place to make
mistakes
• Mentorship opportunities
Benefits
Develop critical thinking skills
Build listening skills
Give and receive constructive
feedback
Become more at ease in front
of a group
Learn time management skills
Supportive environment
Leadership development
Individual Value
Unlimited personal growth
Clear communication
Self-confidence
Positive mentoring
Improved leadership skills
Relationship building
Why is Toastmasters the answer?

Low-cost
communication and
leadership training

Constructive evaluations

Confidence building

Network building

Practical experience
You’ll love the Applause
Famous Toastmasters Alumni
Chris Matthews – Author and journalist,
Host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews
Tim Allen – Actor, star of television series
Home Improvement
Tom Peters – Management expert and author
K.C. Jones – Former basketball coach for NBA team,
Boston Celtics
Linda Lingle – Governor of Hawaii
James Lovell – U.S. astronaut; missions included Apollo 13
Debbi Fields Rose – Founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies
Leonard Nimoy – Actor, Spock from T.V. series Star Trek
Your potential
is limited only by
how many excuses
you have.