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Toastmasters...

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Toastmasters... Toastmasters... What is Toastmasters?

Is it a bunch of guys in stuffed shirts & suits standing around and pontificating about people.
Is it a secret society where everyone looks furtively from side to side before giving the secret handshake?

Is it a cooking class where everyone brings in their breadmaker and makes the latest recipe and then toasts it to see how it tastes?

Or is it a bunch of guys drinking in a bar? - "Here's to Joe, what a schmoe, so grab your beer, let's give a cheer -- to Joe".

Toastmasters is an international, not-for-profit organization designed to help people become more confident in public speaking.

Why would anyone want to go to Toastmasters? What do you do there? What kind of things do you learn? Do you have to talk all the time? Why would I go? I'm afraid to go there - what if someone asks me to get up and speak? I can't do that - what would I say?

The most common reason given for joining Toastmasters is to conquer shyness, stage fright or fear of public speaking. Some members have said they couldn't enter a room without worrying about talking to people.

There are many courses designed to help people develop their speaking skills. Most of which cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and may require you to travel long distances to the training location. Toastmasters cost is less than US$100 per year and training takes place in a supportive atmosphere at local club meetings. People progress at their own pace through a professionally prepared program. There are manuals which offer a step-by-step approach to speech organization and presentation, covering topics such as: Speaking With Sincerity, Organizing Your Speech, Vocal Variety, Working With Words and Using Props to Add Impact.

Did you know that success in your occupation is directly related to how well you can speak? Research shows that people who can express themselves effectively advance further and faster in their careers than those who have difficulty speaking. Toastmasters provides the tools you can use to improve your performance in a variety of situations.

Club meetings include opportunities to practice spontaneous thinking and speaking with an activity known as Table Topics. It is fun and participants are often very creative in their responses to their topic. But Toastmasters is not just about speaking. It is also about listening.

At the end of each meeting the person who is appointed Quiz Master quizzes the group about things that have been said during the meeting. As the "Ah" counter, you will listen for filler words such as um, and, er, or lengthy pauses during a speech. The Evaluator listens carefully for strengths and weaknesses of the speeches or the meeting. Listening is a large part of Toastmasters.

Observing also plays a part in Toastmasters. If you are not the person speaking, you have the opportunity to observe how a speech is given, how props might be used, or the effective use of gestures. You can observe the audience reaction to the speaker and the connection between them. All these observations will help you when it is time for you to give your first speech.

Toastmasters membership offers:

# Unlimited opportunities for personal and occupational advancement based on improved abilities and expanded experience.
# Experience in leadership development through training and club involvement.
# Increased confidence, the ability to organize thoughts logically and present self-assuredly,
# The opportunity to develop a better understanding of human relations.
# Opportunity to assist others to develop their communication and leadership abilities as you develop your own
# The chance to share your Toastmasters experience by telling others about the program and inviting them to join.

A Toastmaster said:
"Over the past few years I heard a lot about Toastmasters. I went to the website to check it out and contacted the local club. I decided that it was something I needed to do. Recognizing that to learn is to risk, I joined and started right away on my first speech - my Icebreaker. My goal was to achieve my CTM - Competent Toastmaster within the year and I did my final speech in June 2003. Although I had experience presenting in workshops, giving a speech was a frightening task for me.

I was able to make it through with the support and encouragement of my mentor and the other members of the Pembroke Club. They listened as I spoke and made suggestions on how to improve, not only what I was saying, but how I was saying it. I gained confidence with each speech. Recognizing how much I have benefited over the past year, I can only wonder what my life would have been like if I had started sooner".

Let me leave you with this thought...

If you wish to grow and achieve...
To feel confident in public communication or leadership roles...
To interact with other individuals who have the same objectives -
Toastmasters is your answer.

For more information on the Toastmasters organization,
visit us (see location map below...)
OR go to www.toastmasters.org and look for a club near you.

Toastmasters leads in communication skills

Vision / Mission

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The Vision of Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.

The Mission of Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.

Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of Clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programs.

The Mission of the Club

The mission of a Toastmasters club is 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.

A Word about us...

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KUALA LUMPUR ADVANCED TOASTMASTERS CLUB

(#1982 - 51)

Chartered: July 2001

Dear Guests / Readers...

Kuala Lumpur Advanced Toastmasters Club is quite conveniently around KL Sentral LRT Station...

Program:

6.45 - 7.30 refreshments / fellowship
7.30 - 9.30 (approx) Toastmasters Session

Door Fee: RM10 for all attendees (members/guests).

For further information please call (Lucky: +6012-351-9874) or email (imcosy@gmail.com) and let us know when the most convenient time to talk with you is; it will be a pleasure talking with you…

Please write and indicate your telephone number...

OR come and visit us at our CLUB on meeting days...

It will be a pleasure meeting you and answering any questions you might have...

Looking forward to your visit...

Have a nice day

Sincerely Yours
Club Officers

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Meeting Days :
1st Mondays, 6.45 p.m.

Meeting Venue:

Please see Announcements Page (click here)

HISTORY...

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KUALA LUMPUR ADVANCED Toastmasters Club, chartered in July 2001, started at Lake Club...

read more... click here...

How To Be A Member

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Visit the Club (see location above...)

Be Our Guest

Meet Our Members & Be Convinced :
This is Where You Want to Be...
...To Acquire Your Communication Skills...

Complete / Sign the Memberships Application Form

That's ALL it takes to be a Member!

Please ring:
+6012-351-9874 (Lucky)
To Confirm your attendance...