The Toastmasters Program

The Educational Program

The educational program is the heart of a Toastmasters Club. It is the means through which you develop your communication and leadership skills and achieve your goal of becoming a better communicator.

The Toastmasters educational program is divided into two tracks -- a communication track and a leadership track. The communication track is the major part of the system -- almost all new members join Toastmasters for the benefits this track offers. Some become involved in the leadership track. The tracks are not mutually exclusive. You may participate in both tracks at the same time if you wish. 		cover.gif (10228 bytes)
Communication Track
The core of the communication track is the Communication and Leadership program manual (also called the "basic manual"), which contains ten speech projects. Every new member is sent a basic manual within 48 hours after his/her application for membership (Form 400) is received at World Headquarters. (Included in the material sent with the basic manual are three other manuals: Your Speaking Voice, Effective Speech Evaluation, and Gestures: Your Body Speaks.)
Quotable

"It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of pr challenges, and I believe in myself."

Muhammad Ali

"It ain't bragging if you can do it."

Dizzy Dean

"You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."

Kahlil Gibran
The CTM Award
The basic manual helps developyour speaking skills one step at a time. Every project builds upon what you have learned in the preceding project. As you complete the projects you'll learn the importance of sincerity in speaking, how to effectively organize a presentation, how to use body language and voice to convey your message, word choice and props, persuasive speaking, and how to inspire others.

Your first goal as a member is to complete this manual. When you do, you are eligible for Competent Toastmaster (CTM) recognition. When you finish all 10 projects, complete the CTM application (Catalog no. 223 in the manual), have the Vice President Of Education sign it, and send it to World Headquarters. You'll receive a CTM certificate and, if this is your first CTM award, two Advanced Communication and Leadership program manuals free of charge. If you wish, World Headquarters will send your employer a letter about your accomplishment.
Advanced Program
After receiving CTM recognition you can enter the Advanced Communication and Leadership program, where you can refine and enhance your basic skills. This program consists of 15 manuals, each containing five speech projects. Many of the manuals are career-oriented; several are not. You choose the manuals you want to complete and the skills you want to learn. (Mouse over the list below for information on a particular manual.)





      The Entertaining Speaker

        This manual includes valuable information on
        how to give an entreating or dramatic speech,
        where to find material, how to make an audience
        laugh, and what to do when you're asked to
        speak after dinner.







The Entertaining Speaker
Speaking to Inform
Public Relations
The Discussion Leader
Specialty Speeches
Speeches by Management
The Professional Speaker
Persuasive Speaking
Technical Presentations
Communicating on Television
Storytelling
Interpretive Reading
Interpersonal Communication
Special Occasion Speeches
Humorously Speaking



Advanced Toastmaster Accredited Speaker Leadership Track
To apply for any of the leadership awards, complete the appropriate section of the Leadership/Distinguished Toastmaster Awards application (Catalog No. 1209-A). Applications also are available from World Headquarters.

You'll receive a certificate and, if you wish, World Headquarters will send a letter to your employer about your achievement.
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